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South Beach, Oceanfront, Beautiful Views, Great location! Both Clubs Available

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Beautifully renovated home surrounded by porches/decks from almost every room.
View of 3 Monkeys as you drive into Sandspur Trail
View from second floor deck
Open and airy floorplan, bathed in natural light
Enjoy relaxing in the den, with beautiful views all around!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪32 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bunk/Bonus Upstairs Room

+2
4 Single Beds and 2 Double Futons

King Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Upstairs en suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

South Beach, Oceanfront, Beautiful Views, Great location! Both Clubs Available

Welcome to 3 Monkeys at Bald Head Island! This renovated oceanfront second row home (there are no homes on our front row!) enjoys views of Bald Head's beautiful South Beach dunes and ocean from its spacious, open living areas and each of its four bedrooms. Our central location on one of the best swimming beaches of the island means you are not far from anything. We have memberships to both the Bald Head Island Club (full golf membership) and the Shoals Club, which are options for our guests for a temporary membership fee paid to each club. We keep our home well stocked so you can pack lightly (beach towels, paper products, soaps, detergents, kitchen wraps and travel sized soap/shampoo/conditioner are all there for you).

Walk, ride a bike or take a short golf cart ride to the Bald Head Island Club where golf, tennis, pool, workout facility, playground and restaurants await you with an optional temporary full golf membership. Bike or cart easily to the Market for groceries or a quick bite at their café then browse the Maritime shops. Continue across the island to explore the beautiful maritime forest trails along Federal Road. We are an easy golf cart or bike ride back to the marina for dinner or ice cream or to climb Old Baldy. Cart or bike over to East Beach to take in the tall dunes, natural seagrasses and Frying Pan Shoals. We have a new 4 seater golf cart and a new 6 seater golf cart for your use.

The L shaped open kitchen to dining to living area floorplan is washed with natural light from a beachfront wall of glass doors and windows. The well stocked kitchen has granite countertops, tiled backsplash and stainless steel appliances, not to mention an abundance of serving pieces and cook’s tools. Our farm table seats 8 with space for another 4 at the bar. A lovely porch with dining for another 4 circles two sides of the house and extends to a front deck equipped with built in gas grill. The living area is tastefully decorated with plenty of comfortable seating. Enjoy napping in the hammock or rocking on the porch while the kids ride bikes around our cul de sac. We have a few various sized bikes for your use in exploring the island and additional bikes are easily rented on the island.

Each bedroom opens to a porch or private deck from which you may listen to the waves of South Beach lap onto shore, enjoy a relaxing chair and your favorite book, or just watch the sunset -- one of the only places on the East Coast where you can actually watch the sunset over the ocean most of the year! If for some reason the wonders of exploring the island are not enough entertainment, there are flat screen tvs in the living area and each bedroom. The downstairs king master suite includes a luxurious bathroom with standalone soaking tub and large dual head rain shower. The beachfront screened porch is accessible from this bedroom (and from the living area) -- a fantastic place to have your morning coffee! Upstairs you will find a second king room with ensuite bath, toddler bed, private deck and incredible ocean view. Opposite is the queen room also with a lovely oceanfront deck and desk. In the bunk/bonus room you will find an amazing ocean view from the glass doors and windows stretching up to the vaulted ceiling and opening to a large deck. Double sets of bunks, a pullout couch(double) and pullout chair (single) provide sleeping for up to 7 in this room with pocket doors to close it off from the hallway as a bedroom. Comfortable leather seating and an entertainment center with games, toys, books and videos are useful when you need downtime indoors.

For us, time spent at 3 Monkeys at Bald Head Island is all about quality time with family and friends: time spent relaxing, exploring, exercising, swimming, playing, cooking, reading and talking...together. We have endeavored to make 3 Monkeys feel luxurious but not fragile, well equipped but not cluttered, coastal but not overdone, clean and comfortable with all of the amenities, supplies and toys you need to enjoy the most from your vacation here. You will find beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, even golf clubs neatly organized in the garage for your use. So, leave your vehicle in Southport and embrace life on the island, exploring by golf cart, bicycle or your own two feet. Kids of all ages will soon ditch the electronics for all the wonders of the island: the beach, the maritime forest trails, the Conservancy Center, the lighthouse, the marsh boardwalks and countless other outdoor attractions. We look forward to sharing Bald Head Island and our 3 Monkeys with you. We have put lots of effort into making this a beautiful and comfortable second home. We hope you make yourself at home and treat it as you would your own!
*3 Monkeys is a PET FREE, SMOKE FREE home due to allergies!
**Both clubs are available with a separate fee paid directly to each club.

Property manager

Kristin Messick

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bald Head Island Country Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does South Beach, Oceanfront, Beautiful Views, Great location! Both Clubs Available have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is South Beach, Oceanfront, Beautiful Views, Great location! Both Clubs Available pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South Beach, Oceanfront, Beautiful Views, Great location! Both Clubs Available?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Beach, Oceanfront, Beautiful Views, Great location! Both Clubs Available?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Beach, Oceanfront, Beautiful Views, Great location! Both Clubs Available located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

wonderful family vacation

three generational family vacation on wonderful island in lovely, spacious, well-appointed home....beautiful setting overlooking terrific beach....loads of equipment on site for kiddos and adults....quite the place....hope to repeat
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige G.

Fantastic house and wonderful Owner. Highly recommend!!

We had a lovely week at Bald Head. Beautiful home, well appointed for families with small children, awesome decks and new golf carts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie W., Magnolia

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

Great Beach Island Vacation

The home was beautiful, with a great set up for our family vacation. 3 bedrooms, plus a bunk room worked out perfectly for my two children, spouses, and five grandchildren. New golf carts got us around the island, several bikes(they needed some work) but other than that, it was a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Bethesda, MD

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

Fantastic fall getaway!

My family of seven adults came down this year in September, later than our normal summer vacation, and couldn’t have been happier! The weather was stunning and this home was perfectly situated for us to each have our own space. It was ideally located for enjoying beautiful sunsets off of South Beach. Wonderfully appointed and comfortable, with plenty of beach chairs and towels and super fast carts! We’re really looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garrett T.

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

1st BHI Experience - Top Notch!

This house made our first experience on BHI unforgettable. The beautiful updates and gorgeous beach views were a major highlight of the house. Our kids loved the upstairs bunk bed room and enjoyed their own space. The owner, Kristin, was super helpful and easy to be in touch with which was great because we knew nothing about the island. The house comes with 2 golf carts, all the beach stuff you need, bikes etc that also made packing much easier for our family of 5. We highly recommend this home to any other beach lovers like ourselves! Family core memories were made here for sure. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!

From the well stocked paper products to the awesome location, 3 Monkeys was the perfect place for our vacation with our adult children and our first grandchild. We look forward to coming back as our family continues to grow, with plenty of room for everyone (didn’t even use the amazing bunk room!). Thank you to our hosts for sharing their special home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C., Charlotte, North Carolina

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Fantastic week at the beach!

We had the best time at Bald Head! So relaxing and absolutely beautiful. Exactly what we needed after this year of challenges. The house was perfect for our family, and Kristin could not have been nicer. The house was beautifully decorated, clean, so well stocked, and the layout was great. We loved riding around in the golf carts! Thank you, Kristin!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

DarLyn P.

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

Week on BHI

We had a truly amazing time at 3 monkeys. The house is perfect! Wonderfully decorated. Rooms each have their own porches. Wave sounds put you to sleep and wake you up. Beach is maybe 100 steps away. Kristen is the definition of a perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alain R.

Perfect home, perfect location!

Three Monkeys exceeded expectations. The house is literally steps from the beach access and there are views from every room. The owners clearly have their renters in mind... with multiple beach chairs and bikes, well-maintained carts, well-stocked kitchen, children's toys and games, and high quality linens and towels to name a few. They were also highly responsive to all questions we had prior to and during our stay. Can't say enough good things... we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W., Ankeny, Iowa

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

Just What We Needed

This was our first visit to BHI and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our choice to stay at Three Monkeys. The house layout was perfect and beautifully decorated. The sunrises & sunsets were gorgeous from the many balconies/porches. We loved the screened in porch & covered porch areas where we could be out of the sun part of the time but still hear the ocean waves. Kristin was great to work with and always helpful and quick to respond. We loved everything about the Island…beach, restaurants, spa, marina area, lighthouse etc. The house & location were just what we needed to relax and catch up. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F., RIDGELAND, MS USA

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

A wonderful week

This is a beautiful property and we enjoyed it from beginning to end. All of the furniture was comfortable and in great shape. The beds were extremely comfortable. Having a balcony off of every bedroom was really a nice feature. Lots of owner’s toys hanging around in the garage for use on the beach. That was nice. Golf carts were in great shape, and we made good use of those. The Country Club facilities are very nice. Felt a little bit like second class members but I guess that's in fact what we were. Thanks for being such great hosts!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie G.

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Summer vacation

We were looking for a nice place on the beach to kickoff summer break and this was definitely it. This was our first time to the island so we really didn’t know what to expect. We had such a great time. Three Monkeys is located directly across from a beach access point which was so convenient. Kristin also had several items in the garage such as beach chairs and buckets for the kids that came in handy. Kristin promptly answered all of our questions ahead of time. We had a couple of questions when we checked in and she immediately responded. The house is very well stocked with essentials such as paper products as well as pots/pans for cooking. We cooked several of our meals and didn’t have to worry about not having a pan or utensil. We really enjoyed our getaway and look forward to returning again in the future. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Perfect Beach Vacation

We enjoyed our first visit to Bald Head Island 6/23-30. We had three generations, including 6 adults and 4 children (ages 2- 8), along for the trip. 3 Monkeys provided a wonderful home for us for the week and supplied everything we needed for the perfect family beach vacation. The description of the home is very accurate as the house balances luxury with comfort. There is plenty of space to unwind and relax in quiet; but, there is also great shared space (especially in the open first floor and children's room) to enjoy company. The location is terrific, just a short walk over the dunes to the beach and with great views of the ocean from the second floor balcony. We spent our mornings at the beach, returned to the house for lunch and then headed to the pool (I would highly recommend getting and using both club memberships-both clubs added unique experiences to our week on the island) for the afternoon. The kitchen had everything we needed to make large family dinners and we enjoyed dining at the large dining table while looking out on the dunes and seascape. The Children's room is incredibly well designed, as it gave the four kids the opportunity to sleep in the same room and have their own living space where they could play and do their thing in comfort. The house was incredibly well setup and welcoming for the kids and that added to everyone's enjoyment of the vacation. We had everything we needed for the beach, bike rides and excursions. Perhaps the best compliment I can give is that every part of our trip was easy and without complication. From booking, planning and arrival until we left for the mainland, there were no surprises, no issues and only positive experiences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

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

Fall beach vacay

Such a lovely property on the best beach ever! Three couples spent a fabulous week at 3 Monkeys and all agreed that it was the best beach house we’ve stayed in… and we have stayed in tons! Perfectly appointed and decorated, with tons of space, bikes, fast carts and tons of chairs that worked! We even rode out a hurricane and it was great. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD H.

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

loved it

Would come back. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

amy s.

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Great spot

This property is in a great location on the island and nicely appointed. The hostess made sure we had everything we needed for our stay as well as many wonderful suggestions for island activities and dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond R.

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

super nice house with all you need for the beach, nice new golf carts.

very nice and would love to go back, only thing is we love our dog and would have loved to bring him with in the house. Pets sometimes are cleaner than most people!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Estelle L.

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

Wonderful house with easy beach access!

Three Monkeys is a well equipped and beautifully decorated home with high quality linens and comfortable beds! The well-equipped kitchen was greatly appreciated! We were pleasantly surprised at the easy beach access and the great porches and balconies. The golf carts were high quality and comfortable and our grandkids enjoyed the bikes and beach toys!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

So much fun!

This was our first visit to BHI. What a great place. Kristin went above and beyond before we visited and then in helping one of our guests with something not even related to the house. House was well stocked with bikes, boogie boards, skim boards, games and more
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dinah P.

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

Next to Heaven

Our stay was perfect from the early stages of thought process to seeing our first sunset. The home had unbelievable views from every window and deck. There was beauty all around and from the wind in our hair and the sun kissing our face, our trip was a miracle. Kristin was wonderful and the home perfect. Would definitely book again. 5 star all the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

tammy d., Richmond, VA

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

Great Home on BHI

3 Monkeys was a lovely property. The bathrooms and kitchen have been recently renovated and the layout of the house is terrific with beautiful views upstairs. The outdoor space is terrific with numerous covered areas and a screened porch so that you could be outside but in the shade. The golf carts were new which is always nice. We had two teenagers with us but it looked like there was plenty of bikes, booster chairs and such for families with smaller kids. Kristen the host was fabulous to work with and always very responsive. It was also wonderful that she had a great stock of napkins, dishwashing detergent, soap, etc. so we didn't have to buy all of that. The location of the house was a 30 second walk to the beach access and as close as you can get without being the house directly across from the access. We would also highly recommend Cape Fear Boil Company - they bring everything and even bag up the leftovers and take the trash away. We watched the sunset and then came up and enjoyed our food. Highly recommend this home for a wonderful vacation on BHI.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evan R.

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Great Escape

BHI is a memorable island and 3 Monkeys served as our home base for exploration. Despite experiencing the worst of possible August weather patterns we all had a memorable time and will return next year. The house was great and as advertised. We would recommend it to a friend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very nice

Refrigerator should be cleaned out after each groups leaves Living room furniture needs to be updated
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y., Indianapolis

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Beautiful home, relaxing week, extended family memories

Very lovely home with everything we needed! Great location on the island. Beach is absolutely beautiful and very wide. We enjoyed sunrise and sunset walks on the beach nearly every day. Wonderful week creating memories with grandparents and cousins that we will always cherish. Kristin made it quite easy, thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

3 monkey has it all!

A fantastic house across the street from the beach. Not only is the home beautiful and in the perfect central location, but it also is stocked with everything you need. Beach chairs, towels, kitchen gear, bikes, gold clubs ... even paper goods and laundry detergent! All the bathrooms have been recently redone, and the golf carts are in excellent shape! Wonderful home on a beautiful part of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Messick

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We are a family of 5 who fell in love with Bald Head Island 9 years ago. We most enjoy time spent outdoors with family and friends, especially at the beach.

Why they chose this property

When we decided we wanted to spend as much time as we could at Bald Head Island, we were looking for the perfect place: easy access to the beach with a central location; kid friendly home with plenty of space to bring extended family or friends with us. We renovated our home with the intention of making it have a relaxed, luxurious feel. We could not find an option we loved more, especially considering the views!

What makes this property unique

When setting up this home, we wanted to make it easy for families to pack a quick bag of swim suit and flip-flops and head on down. We have the home well stocked with everything you might need to make the most of your time at Bald Head Island: beach chairs, beach towels, beach toys, bikes, new golf carts, tons of kitchen supplies, games, puzzles, etc.

Languages:

English