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Great family Beach home

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Great family Beach home

4 + bedrooms / 3.5 bath home. Home sleeps 10 - 12 comfortably. It is the perfect location for get togethers for family and friends. The upper level open kitchen, living, dining area is bright , warm and welcoming. An upper level deck stretches across full front of house and has several rocking chairs and dining area. The home is only a short walk to the beach. Features of home: upper level has master suite with king size bed, tv, en suite bath, large walk in closet, accessible deck entry; 3 additional bedrooms on this level: two with queen size beds and one with 2 twin beds. There is a full hall bath for these three bedrooms to share as well as a half bath. On the lower ground level floor there is a large open room with two sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4), couch, tv, and game table. There is a full bathroom on this lower level. The outdoor shower is also on this level. The house has hardwood floors throughout. Additional features: 3 TVs, internet, 3 four - passenger golf carts, 6 bikes plus youth bike, well equipped kitchen with new cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless farm sink, beach toys, kayaks ( 2 single and 1 double), bogie boards, poker table. Pet friendly. See house rules regarding pets and pet fee. Bald Head Island Club temporary membership available for additional fee.

The home rents weekly, Sunday to Sunday, during the peak season. During the off season home is available for a minimum stay of three nights.
CANCELLATION POLICY. If canceled at least 60 days before scheduled check-in, Tenant will receive a full refund. In the event of a cancellation within 60 days of check-in and if the Premises are re-rented on the terms set forth in contract, then the Tenant shall receive a refund of all payments.

Property manager

Sharon and Jim Lightbourne

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Sorry no where on property!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Prior Approval. $200 non refund pet fee. Up to 2

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: pack n play and highchair on site

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No exceptions.
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Great Family Vacation Home Bald Head Island House
Great Family Vacation Home Bald Head Island
Great Family Vacation Bald He
Great Family Home Bald Head
Great family Beach home Bald Head Island
Great family Beach home Private vacation home
Great Family Vacation Home on Bald Head Island
Fourth of July Week now Available due to Cancellation
Great family Beach home Private vacation home Bald Head Island

About the neighborhood

Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bald Head Island Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Koko Cabana
  • Frying Pan
  • Old Bridge Diner
  • Southport Smoke House

Frequently asked questions

Is Great family Beach home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Great family Beach home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great family Beach home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great family Beach home located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Great family Beach home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family beach house!

We had a lovely long weekend stay at this great house. Beautifully decorated, very nice layout, perfect for our family. Great location too. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location to the Beach

Wonderful house that is very comfortable. 3 Golf carts was super helpful. The location is perfect to the beach and golf club.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

S M Ishfaque A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful trip with a gorgeous house

A long needed vacation in a gorgeous beach house is what my mates and I needed and it’s what we got! Excellent communication and a full set of all the items one could need to enjoy your time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental property!

Great rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Customer

We’ve enjoyed this family friendly beach home for the second time. We’ve vacationed at BHI for many years, and this home is one of our favorites due to location and inviting home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BHI

Very clean home and great hosts. Very good location with easy access to the beach and other area's.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

salli b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully decorated, Plenty of room for family and friends in this historic home

Baldhead Island is the best beach in North Carolina for nature lovers! We enjoyed the many bicycles for exploring the island. A very short Walk to the beach. The great room kitchen dining room combo is Perfect for cooking family meals, and hanging out with everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

Our family was very impressed with the Hatchlings house. It felt as though we were staying with friends/family. Everything worked! We loved all the history behind the house and bald head in general. We can't say enough!! Thank you for your beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Labor Day Family Vacation

Loved our stay. Sharon was awesome and even met us at the dock when we arrived. The house is lovely and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving break

Lovely home, people are very friendly on the island and lots to do. The beach is beautiful’
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Vacation

This is a great family beach home. The property owners are very easy to communicate with and responsive to our questions. The house is extraordinarily well equipped, and was spotless when we arrived. The home accommodates a large family with multiple bedroom and great gathering room and large kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Beautiful home, wonderful trip!

The home was spacious, clean, in a great location and truly exceeded our expectations for our vacation! The owners were very easy to get in contact with and extremely helpful when we had questions. We would love to come back and visit this home and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a vacation rental!

10/10 Excellent

kara m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for large family

Wonderful house with plenary of room for family with kids. Very clean and easy check in and check out. Great kitchen and open living room and bedrooms are tucked away and is quiet even when when people are in living room. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

We loved our family getaway at Hatchling House. Location was ideal as we were close to the beach, market and BHI club. House was bright and airy, and we loved the open family room/kitchen and large porch. Very comfortable and clean house with great communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Break Trip

Despite some sketchy weather early on, we had a wonderful visit to BHI. The house was a perfect fit with plenty of room for our family and the Lightbourne's could not have been more accommodating to ensure a great experience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valarie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House

The house is very clean and well stocked. The decor was beautiful and the house had so much natural light. It was a perfect beach house feel. The property owners were easily accessible and very helpful. I would rent this house again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

clayton h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Stay in BHI

We just spent a week at the Hatchling House and my only regret is that we didn’t book another week. The home, one of the first built on the island, is perfect for families with kids and is a one minute cart ride to South Beach and very short trips to East Beach, the Marina, and the market. We hope to stay there again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girlfriend get away

This house was everything we needed for a high school girlfriend getaway. The kitchen was fully stocked and the house is adorable inside. We loved all the beach decorations. We enjoyed exploring the island and having multiple golf carts. The fall weather was perfect for walks on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

This was one of our favorite houses that we have stayed in. Immaculate inside

Bright and Cherry house with a well stocked kitchen and plenty of room for the entire family. Short walk to the beach. Both the bikes and golf carts were in excellent shape. Can’t wait to return in the near future and we hope this wonderful house will be available at that time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home!

We had the best week at the Hatchling house. It was well stocked with plenty of kitchen items, kids toys/equipment & beach supplies (chairs, bikes, sand toys, etc). It is very close to beach access & market/shops. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

We had a large group with adults and young kids/infants and we absolutely loved the house. Everything was clean and extremely well stocked as advertised. We loved the bikes and sand toys/beach chairs for everyone. It was so helpful having 3 golf carts. Location was awesome and very close to the market and beach access. Thank you so much for a wonderful week at Bald Head!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BHI vacation at Hatchling House

We found the house very accommodating for our adult family. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Bikes, kayaks and beach supplies were enjoyed. First time for some to see a loggerhead turtle lay eggs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter T., Bethesda, MD (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quality house for quiet beach trip

Great house for family of four (and dog) to enjoy quiet trip to the beach. Lucked out with terrific weather during our stay and the location was excellent for many beach points, the market, and BHI club. The open living area made the time even more relaxing after full day of activities. Will definitely consider again for future BHI trips. Communication with owners was easy and guidebook at house was clear on the various bells & whistles…..
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BHI 2023 FAMILY VACATION

Property was everything we hoped for and more! The owners are spectacular hosts and extremely responsive to communications. We had an amazing week with all our family whom travels from all over the country to gather for our one week together a year! A spectacular time was had by all! Thanks Sharon & Jim for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CC G., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvelous island home

Our family has been renting beach homes through VRBO for many years. The Hatchlings House on Bald Head Island is one of the best we've ever enjoyed. Sharon is amazingly attentive and hospitable, and the house was stocked with every imaginable tool and resource. Our group this time ranges from grandparents to youngsters, and we all enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022