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Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
View from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • GymGymGym
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Popular LocationBay Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationKent Mitchell Nature Trail18 min walk
  • AirportMyrtle Beach, SC (MYR-Myrtle Beach Intl.)89 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club

- Welcome to Life on the Sea -

After renting on Bald Head Island for many years, our family purchased an older home and completely rebuilt/remodeled the house in 2015 and recently refreshed it in 2023.

Professionally decorated and designed to maximize comfort and luxury, Life on the Sea is equipped for a fun and relaxing vacation for your family and friends.

We have five comfortable and tastefully decorated bedrooms (Two primaries - one downstairs and one upstairs) each with private bath. Four of the rooms are oceanside with decks. The bunkroom offers a fun sleeping arrangement for the kids.

The first floor boasts a large living area with 50-inch, flat screen HD TV and Spectrum TV with large dining table that seats eight. The entire front of the house is lined with 5 1/2 foot windows (and three skylights) facing the ocean which fills the main living area with loads of natural light and gorgeous views.

The open gourmet kitchen features Thermador appliances, granite counter tops and is flanked on two sides by a breakfast bar that seats a total of five. A dry bar, stocked with a variety of glassware, offers a beverage refrigerator and ice maker.

The upstairs loft has a comfortable seating area with 55 inch, flat screen HD TV with Spectrum TV, along with a game table. In addition, window seats in the dormers provide the perfect spot to read a book. Painted hardwood floors are throughout the house.

A large laundry room is also on the first floor.

Decking expands the width of the house and is outfitted with several adirondak and rocking chairs. Under the house is a large, clean, outside shower and several beach toys, including boogie and skim boards. Beach towels are also provided. The house comes with a 6-seater and a 4-seater golf cart.

Our guests have the opportunity to rent a temporary Lifestyle Membership to the Bald Head Island Club which offers golf, tennis, a fitness club, an extensive aquatic area (kid and adult pools) along with casual and fine dining. Pricing varies with time of year.

If you are interested in purchasing a temporary membership, we will supply you the form and you can contact and pay the club directly.

Parties or events are not allowed in the house.


REVIEW
Date of Stay - March 13, 2016
Five Stars! Our party of 10 enjoyed a wonderful spring break week at Life on the Sea! The home offered plenty of room and privacy for our group of 4 adults and 6 college students. The home is definitely a great vacation spot for all ages and occasions! We love to cook and enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen. The beachfront location is ideal and the views from the house are magnificent. The home was very clean and so nicely decorated. It was nice to have two golf carts to explore the island. Lots of fun was had by all! We will definitely be back and will recommend this lovely home to all our family and friends!

REVIEW
5 Stars!
Date of Stay -Jun 16, 2017
We enjoyed our stay at Life on the Sea! The location is ideal. We were so happy to find nice beach chairs. The layout worked well for us and we appreciated having private bathrooms off of each bedroom and a separate space for the kids to watch movies. The views and the light in the house because of its windows and its openness make it an uplifting place to be.

REVIEW
October 2017
We spent a wonderful week here for our daughter's wedding. The house is incredible! We enjoyed being across the street from the ocean. Our 80-year-old grandmother appreciated having her room on the main floor and she had no difficulty with the steps going to the beach. Interestingly we discovered bioluminescent photo plankton on the beach. Stomping the sand or swishing your foot on the sand at night create a dazzling sparkle show. Amazing. The property manager was so helpful and everything went so smoothly could not have asked for a better place or a better property manager.

Property manager

Edie Surratt and Katie Barker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Gym on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now Renting Summer 2020
Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now renting Summer 2021
Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now Booking Summer 2019

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 3 min walk
  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Frying Pan
  • Old Bridge Diner
  • Provision Company
  • Southport Tap and Cellar

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hallie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House Growing Up :)
We have stayed at many homes on Bald Head Island, but this was a fan favorite! This house was the perfect combination of being well appointed but not too much so. It reminded us of beach houses we grew up going to, and you can tell a lot of love and care is put into this house. Its location right across from the beach access is wonderful, SUPER easy to get on/off beach. Also, it is on a very private street which dead ends so we never felt like there was any traffic and safe for kids to walk across the road. We had read reviews commenting the golf carts were old. We did not feel that way at all and actually got comments on how plush the seats were! (For context, we have stayed in homes where the carts were much older.) The bunk room was a hit for our 3 kids, 3/5/7. The king bed on the first floor is memory foam, so that took us a night to get used to, but it was very comfortable! Kitchen was well appointed, everything you needed for a week at the beach. I would make sure to bring a fly swatter, when the doors open the flies seem to make their way in :) The only other note I will make is make sure to bring shoes (splinters) and for older adults, you do need to be able to walk up and down a flight of stairs to access the main living spaces :) Bathrooms were small on top floor but not bothersome to us. We would CERTAINLY return, this is a lovely house!! Thank you for allowing us to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - Perfect for Family Vacation
Good house, updated. Nicely laid out. Perfect location to BHI Club which has amazing pool area for kids!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home and location
Clean, family-friendly vacation home very close to walkover to beach. Golf carts were in great condition. All was as listed. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home in BHI for a fun week!
Life on the Sea is a very comfortable home at BHI. Our multi-generational family had plenty of room to spread out and we loved the location. You can get anywhere on the island very easily. And the beach access is right across from the driveway which made it super convenient with two toddlers! The house is beautifully renovated with cozy furniture and a large kitchen where we enjoyed cooking. The property managers are wonderful to work with and even offered us an extra cart and early check in! Plenty of beach chairs for everyone and a large deck for relaxing and star gazing! We have stayed in many properties on the island and this was a favorite.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie H., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Trip
The property we stayed at, Life on the Sea, was perfect. We had a wonderful time there, and the house was very comfy and user-friendly for our whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lupe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - priced too high
This was our 4th trip to BHI. This house had a great location on the island with access to everything and convenience. For the price we expected a bit more. Beds were not comfortable and squeaky, refrigerator does not have a water line and freezer was not working well. For an island I would think they would not want so much waste of water bottles and would have a filtered water line. We had a family of 10 and went through more than a case a day and had to buy gallon jugs as well. Kitchen faucet while cute was not functional. Bummed there was no ocean view from main level. You can only see the ocean from the top floor 2 bedrooms (not the bonus space). One bedroom with King has the smallest bathroom I've ever used (I left a drawer open and locked my husband inside) and the other bedroom has twin beds. The large golf cart is old and in need of repair (windshield broken, steering was a workout in itself) the second one is old but in decent condition. But all in all a great house, space, access to the beach. Storage and shower under house was fantastic. I would have given it a 5 star if the cost was less but we paid $14k and just expected more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Voted favorite beach by our family
We have spent many summers at Kiawah and Figure Eight and we were surprised we liked Bald Head even more! There were 5 adults and 3 children under 8 in our group. The ferry ride over was magical to the children as well as the adults and everything worked seamlessly. The house was clean, comfortable and well stocked. The beds were comfortable, the location on Silverside Trail was very convenient to the entire island and the beach in front was huge….even at high tide. The property managers were dreamy to work and responded very quickly to every question we had. It’s a wonderful house for families and we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
BHI Summer Get Aeay
We have been coming to BHI for years and love it! Life on the Sea accommodated our family of 9 with age ranges 1-70 (4 were children) very well! House is roomy, good kitchen items, lots of porch space, 2 golf carts and close to market! We were disappointed that we could not see the ocean from the main floor or from main floor porches as it is oceanfront property. The proximity to the beach was great especially with children and beach toys/chairs! We did have issues getting TV on and with fridge beeping due to filter change needed. We had a fun week at Life on the Sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our 2nd Year at Life on the Sea!
We are a group of 3 couples that have an annual trip to BHI each spring. We loved our 2nd year staying at this property. It is perfect for our group for many reasons - beach access, large deck, kitchen/bar, location to market & BHI Club, bedrooms with private baths, 2 golf carts. Edie and Katie are great - always check in on us and care that everything is in order. Plan to book again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

todd l.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
Property was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022