BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Beach AND Maritime Forest

Bald Head Island, North Carolina
$1076 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTE: From Memorial Day weekend through the second week in August our home ONLY rents BY THE WEEK from SUNDAY to SUNDAY. All booking requests for reservations during the last week of May, JUNE, JULY, and the first 2 weeks of AUGUST must be for a SUNDAY TO SUNDAY booking or the reservation request will not be considered for approval.

During NON-summer months AFTER the second week of August UNTIL Memorial Day weekend our home MAY be available for minimum 3 day rentals depending on the month and week and how close to your reservation date you are booking (we normally only approve requests for reservations that are less than one week in duration if they are made less than 30 days prior to arrival since we like to leave our calendar open for and give preference to families who want to book a weekly rental instead of just a 3 night weekend rental. Off season HOLIDAY WEEKEND rentals normally require a minimum 4 night rental unless booked one month or less prior to the reservation start date). Please send an inquiry if you want to book for less than a week during the non-summer non-peak season and we will let you know if the particular time period you want to book is available since we give priority to weekly rentals but do accept a request for a “long weekend” rental of just 3 nights during non-summer months for non holiday weekends if the request is made less than 30 days in advance of arrival date on a non holiday weekend or less than 7 days in advance of arrival date if it is a holiday weekend.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, the beauty & serenity of being tucked into the edge of the maritime forest right before the forest transitions into beach topography AND a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to arguably the best beach access on Bald Head Island. This is the last non-private beach access before the developed portion of Bald Head Island transitions from a dozen or so homes north of the beach access into miles and miles of undeveloped beach. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS is also near the Shoals Club. A 4 and a 6 seat golf cart to explore the island are included in the rental.

I'm Tom and my background is Design-Build and interior design and my better half is Lindy and her background is interior design and international furniture sales. We are SuperHosts on the other site and Premier Hosts on this site for the 6 bedroom vacation rental we do on our farm near Chapel Hill NC and have enjoyed hosting VRBO guests on our farm so much that we bought this home on Bald Head Island to do our design and construction magic and open it up to other families to enjoy.

Here is what differentiates our Bald Head home from the typical Bald Head home:

1. A quiet and shaded maritime forest setting where the maritime forest is beginning its transition into beach topography yet only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to arguably the best beach access on Bald Head
2. The contemporary and comfortable design flair of the interior
3. Large retreat style bedrooms that are well-separated (no two bedrooms or bathrooms share a common wall) and give folks a chance to get away from the group and have privacy when they want some autonomy.
4. Two over-sized screen porches as well as an open deck , pergola and patio, all on the sunny south side of the home providing a myriad of options for outdoor living .

Best of Both Worlds is located on a quiet street in the edge of the maritime forest yet so close to the ocean the sounds of the breaking waves can lull you to sleep at night.

Enter the beach access that is only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk from our home and turn to your left and walk past the handful of remaining houses on the island and then you could literally walk for hours and see nothing but nature and the undisturbed beauty of miles and miles of untouched undeveloped Atlantic ocean front. No homes. No roads. No artificial dunes. Just literally miles and miles of nature and the Atlantic Ocean taking its course and sculpting the topography without man's interference.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

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

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Brooke H.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We had such a wonderful stay at this Bald Head Island home! The house was extremely comfortable, beautifully maintained, and so well equipped—it truly had everything we needed and more. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home. The location is perfect, with easy access to everything the island has to offer. The owners were absolutely fantastic to work with—friendly, communicative, and quick to respond to any questions. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and can’t wait to come back!

  • Teresa B.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 10, 2025

    Very nice property - we loved all the outdoor spaces and screened in porches. The fence was great to have as we had our dog with us. The Cape Fear location is our favorite location on the island. The owner is very helpful and prompt to respond to any issues.

  • Annie and Mark T.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    We loved our stay at Best of Both Worlds! Perfect location, excellent accommodations, great owners. Our dog loved the yard. This house is one of those that looks even better than the photos!

  • Joe B.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    We had a great time! House is fantastic and Tom, the host, could not have been more attentive.

  • Molly A.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    excellent on all counts! location ,cleanliness, well stocked with everything you might need, good beds, close to beach and can hear the ocean, dog friendly, and communication with host! we had an extended stay , loved it and will be back!

  • Molly A.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed Apr 26, 2025

    Beautiful, well cared for property! Tom is very easy to communicate with and we enjoyed our entire stay at his home. Very well decorated and had every amenity needed, in the kitchen and every room!We will definitely return ! The location is great in the forest and very close to beach access- certainly the Best of Both Worlds!!

  • Brian M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    We had an amazing visit to Tom’s beautiful home on Bald Head Island! The home was tastefully decorated, had a well equipped kitchen and was very comfortable! The fenced in yard was terrific for our black lab and the golf carts were new, easy charge and got us around the island effortlessly. Bald Head Island was a great place to ring in 2025 and we’re looking forward to a return to Tom’s place. He was great with communication, and responded quickly to any questions we had. 5 stars!

  • Emily C.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    We had a great Thanksgiving holiday! This house had a ton of room for our extended family and a great kitchen for large meals. Bald Head is a great place to visit any time of year!

  • John M.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Property was 5 minute walk from East Beach. House itself was wonderful and well appointed with amenities. Kitchen was well-stocked with everything you need. Owner provided new beach chairs (6+), umbrellas, bikes, and outdoor grill was fantastic (spare propane tank was also provided). Golf carts were new and a pleasure to use. We've been coming to BHI for 9 years and this house checked all of the boxes that we look for in a house on BHI. Thanks Tom and Lindy

  • Chip B.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    Everything was absolutely amazing!! The bonus was getting to know Tom in the process. I feel like I've known him forever. The house is huge and has anything that you could imagine. Beautiful property!

  • Ami L.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    This property was exactly as described, even more beautiful in person. Communication with host was quick, courteous, and incredibly helpful. We were a party of 4 couples and it accommodated us perfectly, every conceivable amenity. We will be back!

  • Howard K.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    Wonderful house with all the amenities! Short walk to an uncrowded beach. Hosts were very helpful and provided excellent assistance. We had a terrific time!

  • Mary Jane K.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    Our entire family absolutely loved staying here a few weeks ago. Easy walk or bike ride to East Beach and I wish my own kitchen was as well stocked! The house was immaculate, comfortable and roomy and we will definitely be coming back again. The fenced yard was a huge plus with our dogs, as was the outdoor shower, the bikes and the beach chairs. Our host was beyond helpful and responsive both prior to the visit and during the week. I can't recommend the whole experience high enough.

  • Sonya S.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    The house was absolutely perfect for our family! It was perfectly situated in a quiet location close to the Shoal's Club and the beach. The yard was adorable and the house was also very cozy and clean. Tom was accommodating and helpful with anything we needed. We will definitely come back and stay again!

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