Escape to Bald Head Island at Shell Cottage, where the charm of a peaceful retreat awaits. Stroll or bike to East Beach, Turtle Conservancy, and Mike's Bites. With amenities like beach chairs and boogie boards provided for your stay.
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Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Phone
Things to do
Bicycles
Gym
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Unit size: 1,100 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Frequently asked questions
Does Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! located?
Located in Cape Fear Station, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Great house for a couple's getaway! It is in a great location on the island with quick access to everything but also still with lots of privacy. Dianne was one of the best hosts I have stayed with - super accommodating and quick to respond.
Lovely stay at a wonderful cottage hosted by the most responsive property owner. Beds and pillows were comfy, golf cart was new and in good shape, kitchen well equipped and loved the convenient East Beach location. Family was super pleased with our stay and expect to return again!
The best property on the Island! Stocked with everything you could need and super close to the beach, market and activities. It was so nice to not have to worry about chairs, bikes or anything.
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!
We had a wonderful stay. We came to BHI for a 3 night Mother’s Day getaway. The home was exactly what our family needed. The location was great and the house was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Shell Cottage is in a quaint spot in the woods, yet only a few minutes to the beach by golf cart. We found the place quite comfortable and in immaculate condition. We'd stay there again!
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.
We so enjoyed our visit. We loved the location, the two golf carts and the layout. We made all our meals and the compact kitchen really worked. We will come again!
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.
This was a perfect get-away spot! It's a small house, tall and narrow, but beautifully constructed, with lots of little nooks that make great use of the space. The same can be said of the kitchen, which despite being quite petite was one of the best-stocked I've experienced in a rental home—my husband and I had everything we needed to cook up a Thanksgiving dinner! Dianne was a gracious, accommodating and communicate host. Highly recommended for a couple or small family group.
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.
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!!
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.
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!
Shell Cottage is a lovely home on a quiet street on BHI. It worked quite well for a couple visiting the island for a long weekend. Owner was super communicative, quickly responding to any inquiries. Cottage was clean and nicely furnished. Master bed was very comfortable.
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.
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.
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!