Gorgeous Marsh Views!

Bald Head Island, North Carolina
$910 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Unwind and relax this summer at Marsh Mellow! This 4-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath house is available for rent for the first time. Located at the end of Leeward Court, this house boasts some of the best views on Bald Head Island.

The main house features three second-floor bedrooms, including a master suite with a king bed, soaking tub and separate shower, and a terrace overlooking the marsh and creek. The guest room with a queen bed shares a bathroom off the hallway with the kids' bedroom, whichhas two twin beds (or a pullout queen sofa bed if your guests prefer to sleep on that). The second floor also has a separate office, with a great view of Old Baldy. On the first floor, enjoy an open floor plan with two sitting areas, a dining area, seating at the kitchen bar, and sliding glass doors that open onto the deck. The living area is filled with books and a wide assortment of games and puzzles for your family and friends to enjoy. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you will need for your week at Marsh Mellow. The first floor also has a full laundry room and a half bath.

In addition to the main house, the crofter over the garage is newly finished, with a queen bed, shower, separate toilet, small kitchenette, and views that make you feel like you're floating above the creek. If you prefer an outdoor shower, that's available too, located underneath the crofter in the yard. In the garage, you'll find two 4-passenger golf carts, along with beach chairs, sand toys, boogie boards, and three bicycles, allowing you to enjoy outdoor life on the island. You can easily rent additional bicycles or equipment for water sports on the creek at the nearby Riverside Adventure Company.

Speaking of the outdoors, Marsh Mellow has a lovely front porch that is typically shaded and features a bench, two chairs and a hammock (our kids love the hammock). The yard is fenced in, and the large deck off the side of the house is what makes the outdoor area truly special. With separate sitting and dining areas (including a new dining table and chairs not featured in the photos), along with an outdoor grill, it is the perfect spot to enjoy time with family and friends, taking in the beauty all around you. If you sit on Marsh Mellow's deck during the day, you'll see ibis, herons, pelicans and sometimes even dolphins frolic in the marsh. At night enjoy the view of Old Baldy lit up as well as a spectacular view of the nighttime sky.

A few additional notes:
*There is no smoking anywhere in or around the property. Please help us maintain a smoke-free environment.

*Unfortunately, we cannot allow pets. We sometimes travel to Bald Head Island with our three cats, and we do not want any other pets in the house. (For people with cat allergies, we clean the house thoroughly, but be aware that there are sometimes feline visitors at the house when we're there ourselves.)

*High speed internet and Wifi are included. The house has a Sonos One music speaker (kitchen) and three televisions (1st floor living room, 2nd floor kids' bedroom, Crofter), each with a streaming device (Roku or Amazon Fire Stick). Subscriptions to streaming services not included.

*Membership to the Bald Head Island Club is not included in the base rental rate. Guest temporary membership may be available for separate purchase. Contact the Bald Head Island Club directly at (910) 457-7300. Guest memberships are limited this summer, so we can't guarantee that a guest membership will be available for your rental week.

*A guest Shoals membership is not available at Marsh Mellow.

*Reservations for the tram from the ferry book up early each summer. The good news is that we often avoid using the tram, choosing instead to walk to Marsh Mellow, then taking one of the golf carts back to the ferry to pick up our luggage. Feel free to reserve a tram if that's better for you and your guests.

*By booking the property, you accept the terms of the included rental agreement.

If you have any questions about amenities, appliances and supplies in the house, or anything else related to your trip, please contact us before you travel to Bald Head Island. We want to make sure you have a great time and feel at home at Marsh Mellow.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2220 Sq Ft (206 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Outdoor Furniture Terrace
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Bicycle Rentals Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Bodyboard On Site Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Streaming Services Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room Sitting Area
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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

  • Bryan M.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    Great process, host very responsive. Had a golf cart issue and host responded promptly. House is in great location, loved the stay. The only thing preventing five stars was the interior and kitchen supplies a little outdated.

  • Mallory P.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    The Marsh Mellow was the perfect getaway at Bald Head Island! The listing photos were very accurate, although nothing can describe or illustrate the beauty of the marsh setting. The view of Bald Head lighthouse has to be the best on the island! We were first time visitors to Bald Head and unfamiliar with beach access points and the hosts do a phenomenal job laying out the best access points on the island, and not to worry, all just a fun golf cart ride down the island. It is amazing to spend the day on the beach and then return to the serenity and beauty of the home nestled in the harbour. Absolutely magnificent and we are already planning a return trip (and hope it is to Marsh Mellow!).

  • Christine G. S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Another stay at our favorite place at Bald Head Island! We love our time at this amazing house. Treat yourself!

  • Drew J.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We had two families with us. House is perfect location, near the marina. Enough space to spread out. Fully stocked kitchen. Absolute selling point is the back deck. Shaded every afternoon/evening. Perfect place to eat and unwind after a long day in the sun. Would love to stay there again! Everything went smoothly…

  • Billie C.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2023

    Stayed Nov 22, 2023

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is beyond compare. Views of the creek and lighthouse are magnificent and the view of the stars at night extraordinary. We love the convenience of the harbor as well. Will consider renting again!!

  • Submitted Sep 13, 2023

    Stayed Aug 20, 2023

    We never want to leave Marsh Mellow! The water views from every window are amazing! It is so convenient to be close to the marina for shops, restaurants, lending library, and the ferry. Having two golf carts was perfect for a larger family. There are plenty of beach toys, bikes, chairs, scooters, fluffy beach towels, games, a glorious outdoor shower, on and on. There is nothing you want for but the very best thing of all is sitting on the huge patio relaxing on the couches, sharing a meal or early coffee, and grilling looking at Old Baldy, the changing light and mood of the creek and marsh grasses. There's not a view on Bald Head I enjoy more after ten years of traveling to the island. I worked in just about every room in the house - office, dining room, screened-in porch, on the deck, and on the upstairs deck, too. It made work so much better to be looking at the water. The crofter is also a super bonus of this beautiful home. Perfect for another couple or grandparents to come for a quick visit or the teens to argue over. It has the dreamiest perch. My favorite place to stay on the island and we felt extremely lucky to spend our beach week there this summer. It was a dream!!

  • Christine G. S.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2023

    Stayed Aug 13, 2023

    Okay, guys, we’ve been on an off the island since the late 1980’s and have rented from just about every rental company. Hands down, our stay at Marsh Mellow was in our top ten stays! I’m just waiting for next year to open up so we can go ahead and book.

  • Cindy J.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2023

    Stayed Jul 9, 2023

    We had the best week at Marsh Mellow. The home, the views, the island, all of it was amazing! We have been coming to BHI for 10 years and this is by far our favorite house yet!

  • Katherine M.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2023

    Stayed Mar 2, 2023

    We love BHI and come often during the year during all school breaks- Marsh Mellow is always our first choice. We’ve stayed multiple times and look forward to our return in June!

  • Katherine M.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2022

    Stayed Oct 1, 2022

    We hope to come back here many times in 2023

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