Beautiful quiet home on Bald Head Island - short walk to beach

Bald Head Island, North Carolina
$663 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay


Welcome to Sheltering Oaks, a peaceful 3BR/3BA retreat nestled beneath ancient live oaks and sabal palms on Bald Head Island. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac at the end of a private driveway, this home offers privacy, comfort, and the perfect setting for a relaxing island escape.
Just a short walk to the beach (under ¼ mile) and the Maritime Market (about ⅓ mile), you’ll enjoy both convenience and serenity.

Thoughtfully Designed for Families & Friends
The open floor plan creates an inviting space to gather after a day in the sun.
Two spacious downstairs bedrooms, each with a private full bath.
Private upstairs suite with full bath — ideal for kids or guests who want their own space (with a door at the top of the stairs for added privacy).

Step outside and unwind:
Rocking chairs on the welcoming front porch
A screened-in back porch with dining table and rockers — perfect for morning coffee or evening dinners while listening to the distant roar of the ocean
Weber grill for easy outdoor meals

Everything You Need for Island Living

Your stay includes:
Two 4-passenger golf carts
Beach chairs & beach towels
A record player with a curated vinyl collection
TVs, DVDs, Wii-U, games and puzzles
Pack and Play, high chair and queen sized air mattress

Optional Club Access
Guests may arrange a guest membership access (for an additional fee) to the Bald Head Island Club by contacting the Club directly. Amenities include:
Championship golf course
Newly updated pools
Tennis & croquet
Fitness center
Elegant dining
Please note: Guest memberships are limited and not guaranteed.

The Magic of Bald Head Island
Accessible only by passenger ferry and free of cars, Bald Head Island is a rare coastal treasure. Spend your days on pristine beaches, climb the historic Old Baldy Lighthouse, bike beneath maritime forest canopies, or enjoy waterfront dining overlooking the marina. Once you visit, you’ll want to return again and again.

**There is an external security camera on the premises, however it is turned off while guest are staying.

Also please note that there are wild animals on the island. It is not uncommon to see deer, turtles, frogs, toads, coyotes, snakes, and even alligators. Please be respectful of the wildlife and be sure to keep your trash in the designated locked trash receptacles!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Kayaking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Sailing Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Sea Next To A Golf Course
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Annie K.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    This house was the perfect location between the market and beach yet on a private lot with a cul-de-sac and long driveway perfect for keeping kids and pets corralled. The owners were quick to respond to questions and couldn’t have been nicer.

  • T M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Great location!!!

  • Taylor F.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    This was a fantastic stay! House was very clean, golf carts worked great, host was super communicative and helpful! Loved the location, close to the beach and market but also secluded enough that it was very peaceful in the evening. Hoping we can stay here again next time we visit the island!

  • Claire C.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The house was well appointed and the layout was perfect for us.

  • Kimberly L.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    The house was just lovely and perfect for our Spring Break trip. It has everything you need and is walking or golf cart close to grocery store, coffee, shops, and restaurants.The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well appointed for cooking ‘at home’.A couple of things that were absolutely not deal breakers for us but may be to some others. One of the golf carts does have a fair amount of mildew/mold damage on the seats. It was great to have and we just laid blankets/towels down on it but if there’s any sensitivity to it it’s a good heads up.Checkout can be interesting if you’re not taking the early ferry out because a 10am checkout means that the tram will pick you up between 8:45-9:15, so you’re not really getting to experience that last day/morning on the island. With that said, they were accommodating and let us use the golf cart until 11, but we had some back and forth luggage drop off trips to harbor (tram won’t allow you to be picked up early as reservations align to ferry schedule).Overall we would definitely consider the house and hosts again!

  • O A.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    Location was about midway between the ends of the island, off Muscadyne Way, closest to South Beach and walkable to the nearest beach access. Short ride to market, restaurants and shops. Maritime forest area, so shady but minimal breeze. Other cottages very close but screened by vegetation. A few minor issues but host responded quickly. Perfect for family with small kids. Very comfortable. Pet friendly with prior approval. Would stay again.

  • Barbara B.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Nestled nicely on quiet forest street and conveniently right down the road from the market and Jailhouse restaurant. The house could use some updates but it was overall comfortable for a long weekend stay . The owner was easy to communicate with and accommodating .

  • Gardner M.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    We loved our stay at Sheltering Oaks! The house had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. We would definitely stay here again!

  • Allan F.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Perfect space for our family, perfect location, perfect amenities, perfect hosting. Certainly our first choice for a future visit.

  • Kelly D.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    We enjoyed a week of island time at this great location! The home is an easy walk to the beach & short cart ride to the market. We loved the decor & bedroom sizes & layouts. Beautiful home nestled under live oaks & palms. Highly recommend & we hope to be back!

  • Alison P.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    I enjoyed being in the shade but so close to the beach and Maritime Way. I would definitely stay here again!

  • Vanessa P.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Very clean place with great location and wonderful host. Check in and out was very easy. Not an overall perfect rating because needs some updates. Blinds have broken hardware and some were rusty. One golf cart has lots of mildew. Description said it would have playstation 4 and keurig. Should have checked before bringing K-cups and games..... Overall, though, it was a clean and comfortable place!

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