BALD HEAD DIAMOND:Perfect Jewel for a Couple's Getaway!!!

Quiet, cozy cottage exactly as described. Would stay again.

We found this unit to be in a perfect location, walkable from the marina where the ferry arrives. Dining and shopping choices are within a short walk, and the golf cart is convenient for the rest of the island. The unit is relatively small but more than comfortable for two people. The owner is quick to respond to inquiries and provided clear and thorough instructions before our stay. We would definitely consider staying here again!

Beautiful view of the marsh and river

I booked this cottage for my birthday weekend. The location was great. The upstairs view was lovely but downstairs you couldn't see much from the patio except the house next door and bushes. You cannot see Old Baldy from the house - you have to walk down to the end of the road to see it. I was expecting a small place but honestly there is just way too much furniture and unnecessary decor. There were about 7 tables in the living room alone. The basket-type table in the middle of the living room is just too big. You can't walk around it easily. The stairs are very precarious - please be careful going up and down. The bedroom is also cramped with unnecessary decor and tables. Suggest adding shelving to give more floor space to move. The bathrooms are small - so if you are on the heavyset side (like one of us was) please know you won't have a lot of wiggle room! Unfortunately the tenant before us logged out of the owners Netflix account so we could not use it. There was one program I was hoping to see while I drank my birthday wine...we ended up not watching any TV at all. A definite positive was that the owner was extremely responsive. Access to the Shoals Club (through the owner) was a definite plus. Met some nice folks there. The restaurant Cozumel was the highlight of the trip. Highly recommend...the decor (tables/bar from Mexico) and food, staff and owner are wonderful!

The cottage was adorable and was in a great location, near everything. Hugh was responsive and answered all questions we had

Exactly as described. Cozy, convenient, and easy walk to ferry.

Small but perfect for couple. Comfortable and nicely decorated. Kitchen is fully equipped. Great location.

Such a cute cozy space for two! We were there for a wedding and the BH Diamond was ideal distance for welcome party at Jules, wedding chapel and BHI golf club. We would go back again without wedding obligations

nice view from the bedroom and deck

This was our 2nd time staying at Bald Head Diamond and we loved it just as much as the first time. Perfect for a two people and the walkability to everything in the marina is awesome. Very clean and comfortable and the upstairs deck has amazing views. We would have liked to have had 2 chairs on the screened porch but that was the only issue we had.

We had a wonderful stay! The space itself was charming and had everything we needed. The location was ideal, being very close to the marina and an easy bike ride or golf cart ride to the beach. We will absolutely be back!

We really enjoyed our visit. The host thought of everything and it made for a comfortable and pleasant stay.Location was great, steps from the marina.The house was clean, cozy, well-decorated, and felt like home.We would definitely recommend it for a couple and plan on coming back.

Bald Head Island did not disappoint.

The location was ideal and the house was so adorable. The only problem was there wasn’t any place to put clothes away. My partner used the coffee table downstairs to keep his things but overall it was a great place. Hugh was very good to work with and the Shoals Club was the best part!

The island is amazing. The house was a perfect spot for the two of us on our anniversary get away. The pictures are very accurate to the actual house. Cleanliness was good and the stairs are what the picture shows. Easy to navigate but takes a bit to get used to it. The lock box when you check in is on the porch rail and not the door, so that was a little confusing but other than that the property was as advertised and was great. We would stay again no question about it. Just a heads up for anyone reading the review, you will need to book the ferry and the tram before showing up. We tried on the way down but the presale tickets were all sold out for the day so we had to get a standby ticket. The ferry brings you from Southport to the island and the tram service will shuttle you to the house and pick you up on the day of departure.

Great stay - wonderful accommodations!

BEWARE!!! At 1:15AM, a massive COCKROACH RAN UP AND DOWN MY FACE in the middle of the night!!!! It scared me so bad. I've been traumatized from it. I jumped up and had to kill the roach with my bare hands and the sheet. The sheets were so soiled from killing the roach, I couldn't lay back down nor would I have dared to. I didn't sleep the rest of the night and sat in the living room with the TV on bc I couldn't sleep. My husband had to continue staying in the bed because there was no where else for him to lay. When the sun arose, we cut our trip short because we were so upset. I had booked the late ferry, but we ended up taking the first ferry we could which was 8:30AM. This ruined our entire night and last day of our trip. Before we left, my husband went upstairs a final time to make sure we hadn't left anything behind. When he was checking the room, there was a different huge bug in the bed running around!!!! I have photos and videos of everything. To make matters worse, the host is unsympathetic and couldn't care less. He BLAMED THIS ON ME!!! His response was ACCUSING ME that we must have left the doors open and let bugs in. We absolutely did not. Hugh was so rude on the phone and HUNG UP ON ME. I texted hours later asking for a follow up call to professionally and courteously discuss the matter, to which I received no response. He refuses to refund any money or discuss the matter further. I WISH I HAD SORTED THE REVIEWS BY LOWEST RATING FIRST, PRIOR TO BOOKING!

Cozy and comfy! Great location and quiet neighborhood. Kitchen had everything you need.

There are a lot of great things about this property. The host is very easy to communicate with and responds quickly to questions. The golf cart is fast (which matters more than you’d think). The view from the upstairs balcony is beautiful, and the location is great—you can’t hear the ferry horn. The bed is very comfortable and the bedding is high quality. Towels and washcloths were soft and clean, and beach towels were also provided. The water pressure in the shower was strong and the water stayed hot. It’s a cute, well-decorated space with two full bathrooms, which is a huge plus.That said, the showers are very small. I’m a short person, and even I had trouble moving around. My arms and elbows hit the walls constantly. The upstairs shower has a slanted tile ceiling, and I almost bumped my forehead more than once. The downstairs shower curtain didn’t reach the floor, so water spilled out onto the mat. Both showers had minimal shelf space, and the liner clings to you while you shower. If you’re shaving, you’ll probably have to turn the water off just to have room. The beach chairs are rusted, and the shoulder straps are broken. The stairs to the loft are steep and awkward—it’s a split step pattern, and you need both hands on the rails. The loft area gets hot even with the ceiling fan on high

We had a great stay! The place was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and in a perfect location. Check-in was easy, and the host was super responsive and helpful throughout.

The house was very clean, charming and very well appointed. It was in a Great location and the host was very accommodating and responsive. We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it.

Great cottage with great views of BHI creek and marsh. Hugh is great to work with!!

This place is in a great location and had everything we needed. They even leave water bottles in the fridge. A charming getaway for a couple.

My best friend and I came to the island for a “turtle walk” and other island activities. We had a blast! Accommodations were fantastic.

Hugh was great highly recommended

Tiny cottage for 2, well provisioned. Stayed 3 nights.

The property, owner communication, and amenities were awesome! Two suggestions. The first would be to document in greater detail the miner style stairs that are required to navigate to get to the loft bedroom. If you have a leg or back issue or senior you may not be able to navigate those steps safely. In addition if you had a few too many you will most likely be sleeping on the couch. Second, and this is minor. You may want to stock larger coffee cups as the keurig generates 12 oz coffee cups and the in house cups are only 8 oz. If you are not paying attention and swapping cups there is a possibility of overflow.

Had a great time on the island, running Badwater Ultra Marathon. The place was perfect. Kitchen had everything to cook in for meals and the location was great! Would stay again fore sure!

Perfect little place tucked away in a beautiful little spot. Convenient to the ferry and other marina attractions.

We really enjoyed Hugh's property. The sunrise marsh view from the loft and porch was the highlight for sure! From the towel of the golf cart to the well appointed kitchen and living spaces, they really had everything we needed to enjoy a quick get away. This was our first overnight trip to Bald Head but definitely not the last!

Our second visit here to this cozy and quaint cottage on BHI. Great location and always charming and clean. It's a wonderful place for 2 people to stay on BHI. Wow will go back!

Favorite parts of home were the screened in porch and the upper deck. Beautiful views of the water.

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was nicely appointed and met our needs for our stay on the island. We would recommend for a couple’s stay.

We had a great weekend away and couldn’t recommend this beautiful home more! We love the coast of New England and definitely felt like the house had the coastal cottage charm. We had some questions & Hugh was very responsive. Couldn’t recommend the home more!

We have been to Bald Head Island on several occasion and this was one of our favorite stays. The cottage was perfect for a couples getaway. Hugh was accommodating to meet our needs regarding arrival. The cottage was beautifully decorated and instantly felt like home. It was convenient being near the marina and not having to book a tram. The sunrise over the marsh was gorgeous and seeing the sky lit up with stars at night while still in bed was magical. We are already talking about another trip and we just left..

Wonderful place to stay for a getaway to Bald Head!

Would stay there again because of the location on a dead end street.but close to harbor. Amenities were good. Bathrooms were smaller than anticipated. Otherwise, very comfortable. Upstairs balcony view of lovely marsh.

We enjoyed our stay at BH Diamond thoroughly. The owners have made great use of every square inch of the house, equipping it with most everything one could think of. It *is* 500 sq.', so be aware that it's small (but doable) for a week stay but is much larger than many of the options on Bald Head for a nightly stay. There are several things I look for when I travel: the bed was VERY comfortable, the home was clean and in good order, AC worked great, shower pressure was great, and a bonus, I was shocked to see that the knives were sharp. That never happens. The kitchen had a choice of coffee pots and was well-equipped at the time of our visit with spices and cooking implements. Be aware that the refrigerator is not full size and the cooking area is small, if you plan to do a lot of cooking, but the space was sufficient for our needs. Paper products and coffee supplies were provided--thank you. Location is excellent--views of the marsh from upstairs and close to shops and dining in the harbor. The screened porch is close to the neighbors, but they are quiet and unobtrusive. Their lovely landscaping is a beautiful buffer, so the space still feels private. Photos are accurate. Absolutely loved the house. Built in the 80s with attention to small details, it feels like a home that's been loved by a family through many generations.

We stayed “in town” for the first time in the 30+ years we have been coming. We loved it! Kids and grandkids were on the island as well but it was a great getaway for us. We look forward to returning next year! It was nicely stocked too with

The lockbox on the front porch was difficult to locate, requiring a phone call to the owner. The property's windows were dirty and some of the ceiling fans were badly rusted. The treads on the front steps were not secure. The property listing showed a private pool as an amenity. In reality, the pool was at the far end of the island, was not private but part of a resort, and there was an admission cost. The listing was deceptive at best, dishonest at worst.