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Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Outdoor pool
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Bald Head Island Conservancy
    3 min walk
  • Bay Beach
    7 min walk
  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail
    25 min walk
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    48 min drive

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About this property

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

Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!

Shell Cottage at Cape Fear Station invites you to Bald Head Island! BHI is a unique and peaceful island accessible by a 20 minute passenger ferry or private yacht. The island has golf carts and biking as the mode of transportation. Shell Cottage is within walking/biking distance to East Beach—one of the most favored beaches on the island—Turtle Conservancy, and Mike's Bites. Shoals Club is located conveniently close with a temporary membership available with a daily/weekly pass for an additional fee. The Maritime Market (grocery) is located 8 minutes by golf cart from the house with shopping and spa available. The Marina is located 12 minutes from the house with restaurants and many activities available.

Long term rentals welcome. 1 month to 3 months available. Discounts applied.

A charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with a newly added bathroom and 2nd bedroom to make your family visit more comfortable. The house has a fully equipped galley kitchen, two flat screen TV's with cable, wifi/reliable internet, beach/bath towels, and bed linens. The house is equipped with a wealth of amenities including beach chairs, boogie boards, pop up tents, beach toys, youth sports equipment, movies, books, and games.

The cottage has one 4 person golf cart provided for guest use. 4 adult bicycles and 2 kid bicycles are available for renter use (conditions vary due to beach climate).

Complimentary starter supplies of cleaning products, paper towels and bath tissue. House is professionally cleaned between each guest.

Early check in and late check out available depending on schedule. Please check with owner regarding availability of check in/out schedule. Sleeps up to 4 people. Rental insurance is required in lieu of a security deposit.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bald Head Island Conservancy. An outdoor pool and a gym are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Steps from Bald Head Island Conservancy and 7 minutes by foot from Bay Beach
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Property manager

Diane

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Welcome To Shell On Bald Head
Escape to Bald Head this Fall in Cape Fear Station
Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! Bald Head Island

Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 100 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shell Cottage
Great location, accommodations and Diane the host goes above and beyond to help with all logistics.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Empty Nester Get Away
We dropped our two boys at college and headed straight to BHI! Shell Cottage was the perfect place for just my husband and I. We loved our stay and the house is in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect for our family of three for a week at the beach! Great location on the island, well-maintained house. Golf carts and bikes in great condition. Stocked with beach chairs and toys. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best
Always a great time and the host is the greatest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Week Vacation
We had a blast the entire week and loved our stay. Highly recommend Shell Cottage for couples or small families looking for a great location and house on Bald Head Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
Had a great stay at Shell Cottage. Would definitely recommend. House is very clean and in a great location. Excellent communication as well. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great cottage in prime location close to beach and Shoals Club! Master bedroom is lovely and basement guest room would be great for little kids or my big teenager loved having his own little hideaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pallavi V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation home at the perfect location
The listing is accurate. The host was wonderful in replying to our texts. We had a lovely time with a teen and a 5 year old. Highly recommend taking the Shoals club membership (3-5 minute ride in golf cart). If you get membership 5 days before the day you intend to use, being a guest here waives your $100 admin fee. You still need to pay the club fee (look up their site) but it was totally worth it! The house was perfect for our family of four!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Such a cute place! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shell Cottage
The cottage was just perfect for our first visit to the island! It had everything we needed and the golf cart was so fun. We loved being in the “forest”….we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Our family (with 2 teenage daughters) had a wonderful stay. The cottage was lovely and clean and had lots of essential amenities. The host was amazing with response time to any concerns. We also really enjoy the part of the island that this cottage is in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Island Retreat
Shell Cottage is a most-perfect retreat on BHI! The location is unbeatable (5-minute walk to the beach) and the house itself is lovely and comfortable. The golf carts and other amenities made our vacation a top-notch experience. Also, the hosts were very responsive and have put much thought and care into making their guests feel welcome. We would love to come back to BHI and would definitely stay at Shell Cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard C., Black Mountain

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location!
We had everything we needed and the location was amazing! So close to the conservancy. So easy to get in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
A great property all around - easy access, great house, wonderful little street. We enjoyed everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter’s Rest
This is our second time at Shell Cottage and it’s perfect for small families like ours (2 adults, 2 teens). Location is convenient for sunrise and sunset watches and to the shoals. Daily bike rides and beach walks were perfect for unwinding 2023 and gearing up for 2024. Cozy cottage with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific for a quiet Thanksgiving getaway!
We love being at this end of the island and we’ve stayed in several units in Sumners Crescent over the years. This one didn’t disappoint! It was nicely appointed and cozy comfortable for two empty nesters. Perfect for a low-key holiday weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neely B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We’ve been coming to BHI for 0+ years and had never stayed in this area-loved it. Cozy for the two of us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Thankful for the time away. The cottage was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We enjoyed our stay at Shell Cottage, Dianne was wonderful with booking and communications. We’ve stayed at a variety of places on BHI, and this location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute cottage
The property was just as described. We especially loved the awesome golf cart. We enoyed coming back to Shell Cottage after a long golf cart ride around the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for relaxing getaway!
We had a wonderful stay! Check in was easy and home was everything we anticipated. The layout was perfect and furniture super comfortable. Easy drive to beach and on best end of island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greatly Enjoyed!
Property was clean and good location. Owner was super attentive. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful girls weekend!
Great house and fantastic location! The only suggestions for improvement would be to provide more than one bath towel and pillow per person, and to clean out the lint trap on the dryer. It was so full that the clothes wouldn't dry until we discovered the issue and cleaned it out. Otherwise, we had a great time in this gorgeous little gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Our stay was wonderful. Diane was very attentive and made sure we were welcomed and felt at home. Beautiful and clean home. We all loved staying there even my teenagers felt at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best!
We absolutely loved staying here! I will be booking for the fam again soon. It was clean, convenient and so comfy! Close to everything, great area for running, walking , easy to get to the beach and definitely get passes to the shoals club. Will be returning very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023