Chic Shellter, Bald Head Island, NC

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Entire home

Expansive living room with a lot of seating and open to both dining and kitchen.

Professionally decorated living room with picture TV and lots of seating!

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 122750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Bald Head Island, NC

Bald Head Island Lighthouse
‪11 min walk‬
Bald Head Island Country Club
‪12 min walk‬
Bald Head Island Visitors Center
‪16 min walk‬
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

"Chic Shellter" is a vacation dream. Centrally located near the BHI Club and Marina with views of the Oak Island light and West Beach, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath is perfect for large families, girls/golf weekends and everything in between. Beautifully appointed and professionally stocked and styled by a BHI premiere interior designer, this home will not disappoint. A 5 minute walk to the beach access, this home features a gourmet kitchen, bar, two living spaces, 2 porches. Amenities galore!

This home is a reverse floor plan with the main living/dining/kitchen/powder and furnished covered porch on the 2nd floor.

The beautifully appointed living room includes two sofas, swivel seating and a picture frame Smart TV. The fully stocked kitchen includes a dining bar to seat 4 and GE Profile appliances. The spacious dining room offers seating for 8 with additional seating for 4 at the breakfast bar. A wine/beverage fridge will chill your drinks of choice while you make cocktails or coffee at the built-in bar. Also on this floor is a powder bath. Gather on the covered porch overlooking the River and the Oak Island Lighthouse. West Beach is a 2 minute walk!

The first floor consists of a spacious porch leading into a gathering space/den complete with a sectional and TV. Also on the first floor are all 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The spacious primary bedroom features a king bed, sitting area and TV, ensuite bathroom (shower) and walk-in closet. Bedroom 2 also includes a king and ensuite bathroom (shower). Bedroom 3 is a spacious bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds (extra long twins over queens). It shares a hall bathroom with shower/tub. Bedroom 4 is a queen bedroom that also shares the hall bathroom. Bedroom 5 is a queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom (shower/tub).

Included are exceptional linens for a good night's sleep, plush towels for bath and beach and a fully stocked kitchen. Other kitchen amenities include: blander, panini press, waffle iron, Crock Pot, and a crab pot. The home includes 2 golf carts (a 4 seater and 6 seater), a portable crib, high chair, beach chairs and umbrellas available for use. There is also a gas grill and charcoal grill, a spacious/enclosed outdoor shower. We have a wonderful hammock on our porch and a corn hole set is available for guests. A Bald Head Island Club Temporary Membership is available for an additional fee.

Property manager

Hooper Patterson

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

An additional pet fee is required.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Refunds only issued for named hurricanes nearby. Inclement weather won't warrant a refund. See rental contract for other / full details.

7 night minimum booking required for summer season.

All rentals are subject to the Rental Agreement. Please see Rental Agreement for details.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center.

Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bald Head Island Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Bald Head Island Country Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Bald Head Island Visitors Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Chic Shellter, Bald Head Island, NC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Chic Shellter, Bald Head Island, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chic Shellter, Bald Head Island, NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chic Shellter, Bald Head Island, NC located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bay Beach, Smith Island Museum of History and Bald Head Island Lighthouse. Bald Head Island Visitors Center and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

john d.

18 Sept, 2024

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

Highly Recommend!

This was a fantastic house, with everything we needed for our family. House decor is beautiful, space is very functional, and had everything we needed for a fantastic beach week. Location is great, Hooper was always amazingly fast in responding to any questions. Highly recommend if considering staying on Bald Head!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran O.

20 Jul, 2024

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

Family gun

The property was exceeded my expectations!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

5 Jul, 2024

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

Review

The house was very nice and clean and the owner was very professional throughout.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

15 Jun, 2024

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

Family stay

House was great, Owner was responsive, great place to spend the week in Bald Head!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Beautiful and well stocked!

The property owners were the best to work with! They made sure the house was stocked with shampoo conditioner body wash and so much personalized touches. There were plenty of bath towels and beach towels. Bedrooms all had Alexa in them. The owners reached out several times to check in and offer any assistance. They were so understanding when we had an accident the first night and made the situation not so upsetting. They were the best to work with.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Jun, 2024

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

Family Celebration Weekend

This lovely home was the perfect find for our multi-generational family celebration! We enjoyed the porches on both sides of the house and the open-plan indoor gathering spaces, along with the very comfortable bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen for a family that cooks, and plenty of towels (always a premium at the beach!). Cornhole and hammock were a hit with all ages, and there were many more games and books at the ready. Location was convenient to the ferry, marina, lighthouse and mid-island markets, plus many public beach access points. Having two golf carts offered the flexibility to explore further afield, which we appreciated. For most of the group this was our first visit to Bald Head Island, despite having lived in NC for many years. We'd love to return for another visit and we would certainly book Chic Shellter again. Thanks to our hosts for all of the thoughtful touches that made this such a memorable family weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hooper Patterson

I was five years old when my parents built our first home on Bald Head Island. That was well over 40 years ago. As a Wilmington native, we didn't have far to go to get to our vacation paradise, but we felt a million miles away. Our adventures, much like those today, included scavenger hunts, turtle walks, shelling, golf cart drives at dusk to spot wildlife and it felt a little like the Robinson Crusoe novel.

We had electricity, but did not have phones (we used CB radios). There was no grocery store and so we would bring coolers and bins (much like today) and eat whatever my dad and brothers caught that day.

We didn't really have a large Nature Conservancy back then, and if I recall, there was one lady (who we affectionately called "The Turtle Lady") who ran the program. When nests would begin to sink, she would knock on our door and rally the troops. We would head out in the middle of the night in our pjs with our red flashlights to help guide the babies to the sea.

In my teenage years, my grandparents built a house on Silversides. My grandmother and I would spend our days walking from South beach to East and back collecting all of the shells we could find. Sand dollars littered the beaches so much back then that you had to watch your step. It was (and still is) heaven on Earth.

As we grew older, went away to colleges, moved away for work and eventually married and had children, we always gravitate back. I can't explain it, but I doubt I have to, because once you have experienced this Island, you never want to leave. When our children' were small, we owned a Villa and rented it to many happy guests.

My hope is that we can offer a slice of our paradise to you. Thank you for considering our home for your family, friends and vacation. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions, suggestions or a request to book "Chic Shellter". We are honored to host you.

Why they chose this property

We love the close proximity to the Marina/ferry and BHI Club and the beach is just steps away’

What makes this property unique

For the last 20 years, I have grown my Interior Design business to include projects that span the country. My very favorite place to work is Bald Head. I am grateful to be the exclusive designer for Whitney Blair Custom Homes, a Southern Living builder that I have always admired. Our beautifully appointed home will have the Hooper Patterson Interior Design "stamp" and a colorful mix of bespoke interiors.