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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Bay Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪39 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪24 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen Suite

1 Queen Bed

Twins

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall bath

Toilet · Shower only

King Master

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Powder room

Toilet

Queen Suite 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

A Soft Landing is a fantastic, dog-friendly four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom oceanfront retreat.

(4BR, 3.5 BA,1K / 2Q / 2T, Sleeps 8, 2 Golf Carts, Pet Friendly, Saturday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 10:30AM / CHECK IN 4:30PM) A Soft Landing is a fantastic four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom oceanfront retreat that's dog friendly! (Dogs allowed for an additional $300/dog nonrefundable pet fee.) Revel in A Soft Landing's warm breezes, listening to the sounds of the waves and soaking in unobstructed ocean views. The sun worshippers in your group will be in heaven on the expansive second-story deck that runs the length of the house. Under this area are both a covered porch (perfect for rocking or napping) and a screened porch. Inside, the light-filled, two-story sitting area is accentuated by soaring ceilings and warm hardwoods.

Nearby, the open floorplan's dining area comfortably seats eight at its table and is adjacent to the breakfast bar. Just beyond, the chef's kitchen cooks with stainless appliances, plenty of counter prep space, a farm sink and a wine cooler. It even boasts water views on two sides! The bright King Master suite, located on this level, features a four-poster King bed and private porch access as well as an unbeatable view of the Atlantic. The private full bath affords a deep, jetted sunken Jacuzzi and a spacious tiled shower with bench seating.

There are three additional bedrooms upstairs. One is a Queen suite with its own full bath, private sitting room and deck access. The second Queen bedroom also features private deck access. The final bedroom is furnished with two twin beds. The latter two bedrooms share a bath, conveniently located just across the hall. Additional amenities included are games, DVDs/ CDs / VHS movies, toys, a gas grill, an outdoor shower, boogie boards, beach chairs, adult bikes, internet access and WWP's 24/7 Property Manager Assistance Line-which means you can reach needed help even after hours or on weekends. . A Soft Landing is also equipped with two golf carts-a four-passenger and a six-passenger. Let A Soft Landing be your spot to land for for a terrific, sun-filled Bald Head vacation year after year!

IMPORTANT NOTE ON CLUBS: Both clubs are independent from WWP or any WWP properties. As such, all arrangements for temporary memberships must be handled by renters directly with the Clubs. Renters are strongly encouraged to make desired reservations with the club immediately upon booking, and also to become familiar with club policies, procedures, and schedules. WWP representatives will not be able to answer most club-related questions.

​​​​​​​ NOTE: TRAM SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE CALL 910.457.5006 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TO AND FROM THE ISLAND WHEN BOOKING. WWP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOU TO AND FROM YOUR RENTAL HOME. CHECK OUT IS 10AM AND CHECK IN IS 4PM. WWP DOES NOT GUARANTEE NUMBER OF OR CONDITION OF BIKES, BEACH UMBRELLAS, BEACH CHAIRS, BEACH TOYS, OR BEACH TOWELS. ANY CANOES, KAYAKS, OR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ARE NOT A PART OF THE HOME RENTAL AND SHALL NOT BE USED BY RENTAL GUESTS.

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Hot tub
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Dryer
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Exterior

Ocean front with expansive porch for family enjoyment

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
Ocean front with expansive porch for family enjoyment

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 area's natural beauty can be seen at Caswell Beach and Carolina Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are cultural highlights. Bald Head Island Information Center and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Frying Pan
  • Southport Smoke House
  • Locals Family Diner
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

Frequently asked questions

Is A Soft Landing is a fantastic, dog-friendly four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom oceanfront retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Soft Landing is a fantastic, dog-friendly four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom oceanfront retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Soft Landing is a fantastic, dog-friendly four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom oceanfront retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A Soft Landing is a fantastic, dog-friendly four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom oceanfront retreat. 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 Conservancy and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

Christmas at the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great time with family. Rooms were clean and sufficiently supplied for our group.

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

jennifer e.

soft landing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful week even though it had flooded the week before.
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10/10 Excellent

christine r.

LOVE BHI

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was awesome. Great location.
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10/10 Excellent

christine r.

LOVE BHI

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was awesome. Great location.
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8/10 Good

Lindsey M.

A wonderful week at A Soft Landing - one we hope to repeat!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a our third summer in a row on the island and the best one yet - we loved A Soft Landing and found it to be very comfortable and well suited for our family. The back deck, beach access and screened in dining space were particular highlights. The only significant issue we had with our stay were the golf carts. The four seater cart only had two seatbelts - one for the driver and one in the back, which made it nearly unusable for us as we had two small children with us who had to be buckled in at all times. The six seater cart was very slow and also the battery, even when fully charged overnight, wouldn't last more than an hour before the light came on, causing us to have to return home from our outings when we had intended to stay out. We really want to return next year and rent this home again but would have a difficult time doing so if the golf cart issue isn't resolved. It is the only reason I gave four stars below. Otherwise this is a special spot which we were grateful to call home!
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10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Fabulous!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was a perfect fit for our group. We loved the private beach access, and the beach was just gorgeous. Plenty of shady outdoor seating, including a table where we ate every night. Two golf carts were extremely handy. We loved everything about it and have already booked again for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

June 2024 Stay

Fabulous place...we loved it and will definitely return!
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

May 2024 Stay

Wonderful! Clean house. Great location. Truly enjoyed our stay! Wendy Wilmont Properties was great to work with!
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10/10 Excellent

A Soft Landing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are longtime renters of “A Soft Landing.” It has been a while since we have rented it and the changes they have made are very nice. The interior has always been lovely, but the updated look is especially nice. It distinguishes itself by the lovely, professionally designed interior. The new golf carts are so very appreciated as well. Finally, I don’t know what is responsible for the better temperature in the primary bedroom, but sleeping there was so comfortable. The bedding and pillows were very comfortable. In fact, I slept better there than I do at home! Finally, this was the cleanest we have ever found the property. The cleaners did an excellent job.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

What an Amazing View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is very inviting, and has some of the most incredible light and views, especially on the top deck. Love all of the natural light. The home is pretty well equipped with bikes, two golf carts, and very spacious bedrooms. So great to be able to walk out to the beach, straight from the back deck, The lounge chairs were a nice inviting, touch. The home needs a couple small improvements (TVs, Roku, toilets, cabinets, cart maintenance, hot water heater, broken window) but 9 out of 10 for a rental. We will definitely stay here again and we thank wwp for always making our stay special!
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8/10 Good

Jennifer R.

Such a great property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second time we have stayed at "A Soft Landing." The location cannot be beat with the beach a short walk away. Gorgeous sunset views and a beautiful back porch and deck for lounging. Nicely appointed property , especially the deck furniture and screened in porch for dinners accompanied by the sound of the waves. The property was slightly less clean and ship-shape as it was the first time we rented. The kitchen and bathrooms were very clean, it just felt as though the floor - especially the pretty tile floor - hadn't had a good scrub in a while. The back door handle was constantly falling off and a stripped screw made it impossible to fix. In addition, the coffee pot was severely cracked and unusable. There was a backup pod coffee maker, but we would have preferred to make a pot of coffee in the morning. All in all, we love this property and would rent it again and again.The bedrooms are perfect for a family or two and the beds and linens are all very nice. I think it just needed a better pre-arrival floor cleaning and attention to the details.
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer e.

soft landing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time.
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8/10 Good

Patricia M.

A good vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was good
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10/10 Excellent

Marian S., Rock Hill, SC

5 star rental on BHI

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have vacationed on BHI for many years, and this is our favorite rental. In addition to a beautifully decorated home filled with the homeowner’s artwork, the location was outstanding and the home’s cleanliness exceeded our expectations. It is the little touches,however, that were just as impressive - from the filled rotating spice rack in the kitchen filled with every spice you could possibly need to the upstairs coffee station with a Keurig and a mini fridge so that you didn’t even need to come downstairs for your morning coffee, it was obvious that the homeowners put a lot of thought into making their home a special place. A 5 star rental for sure.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Beautiful house with a beautiful view!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fabulous week!! Love being on the beach! There was a storm one evening and we sat on that wonderful porch and watched God show off for hours. It was amazing! The kitchen is well stocked and there is a huge kitchen table where we had wonderful meals at night. We had a few issues with the golf carts. Wendy Wilmonts staff was very attentive and had it fixed promptly. The location of this house is great. It is on the middle of the island so accessing East beach, the market, and the ferry was very convenient. We ate out a few times and we’re not impressed with the quality or price of our meals. We have been coming to BHI for 15 years and the inflation was quite evident. I will bring more food from home next year. Overall, I highly recommend A Soft Landing!!
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4/10 Poor

Teresa L.

Good space. Inside lacking

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good space. However, many things lacking for what would be expected in a 10,000$ rental. Kitchen appliances and dishes etc are very haphazard and unorganized. Many dirty. Only 7 forks supplied. Need a full silverware count. TVs worked ok but were basic and sound was poor especially in the main living area. Water pressure was very low and water temperature was Luke warm for showers. Reports there were beach chairs, boogie boards and beach toys in listing. But on arrival only two beach chairs were not ripped at the seat. Boogie boards only one was useful the other was coming apart on the edges and cord was broken off. No beach or sand toys. I filled out a request on our first day to ask for additional beach items and no one responded. Dishwasher did not clean well even with pre cleaning the dishes in sink and we used the heavy clean setting. Washer would stop halfway through the cycle and then you hard to restart it. Overall a good location and good space in the house but would not rent again due to inside amenities lacking. This rental needs some help inside.
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

Bald Head Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic trip to Bald Head! The house was truly fantastic. It is well located on the island and beachfront with a beautiful view. Wendy Wilmont properties made the visit great. They were very responsive and accommodated an extension of our stay. Highly recommend them.
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

May 2023 Stay

We had a fabulous stay in Bald Head and Wendy Wilmont Properties accommodated multiple requests to extend days and made us feel welcome and pampered. The house was gorgeous, clean, well located, with a great view!
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10/10 Excellent

John R.

October 2020 Stay

Very nice property, had a golf cart issue but that was quickly handled. Love the views, location, and pretty much everything about the house! I’ve used WWP’s on occasion for many years, always great customer service.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Perfect Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderfully located home only steps away from the beach with great living space on first floor with master suite and 3 bedrooms upstairs. A perfect family vacation. Bald Head Island is a special place where one can truly relax away from cars and bustle.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful experience on a beautiful Island.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hi. This was our 2nd year in a row in the same home.We love the location. Layout is also excellent. I do think that the interior needs a refresh. The salt water has beaten many of the handles etc. In fact one broke right off. The stove needs to be repaired. The left burner does not work. The new carts are great. Big addition. Same for the living room furniture. Maybe a fresh-up would be a great addition. We may rent it again, as the family likes it. But will also look around. The location is a major benefit.
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Grossinger-Hutchinson Soft Landing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved this home! The location, the layout, and the view were absolutely amazing.
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8/10 Good

Soft Landing Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love the renovations the new owners have made to the property and, best of all, the new golf carts. That was long overdue! With that said, we arrived a full hour after check-in and they were still cleaning the house upon our arrival and continued cleaning for another 45 minutes after we arrived. Several light bulbs were out. My husband had to transfer a bulb from one of the bedrooms to the master bathroom. The light at the entry has a couple of bulbs out. The bath mat outside the master shower was soaking wet. We had to wash it immediately upon putting our suitcases down. Also, the beach access walkway had plants growing up through it. There was a deflated balloon in the kitchen/dining area. It seemed since the cleaning crew was short handed that the cleanliness wasn’t what it normally is.
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8/10 Good

Renee R.

Lovely View!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful time! Great location! Beautiful decking in back! Needs new master bedroom mattress, plumbing needs updated, faucets leaked, toilet in master bath does not flush properly. The master bedroom area does not get any ac like the other rooms.. had to buy a small fan. Couch needs new cushions

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