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Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.

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Living room
living room
Hall between kitchen and living room
Dining room
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Bald Head Island Conservancy
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Lighthouse
    ‪55 min walk‬
  • Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪56 min walk‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Detached garage crofter

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Twin

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

crofter bathroom

Garage · Toilet · Shower only

half bath

Toilet

master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

twin bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.

This beautiful renovated Nantucket inspired cottage in Surfmans Walk is nestled in the maritime forest, just a short East Beach, the most popular beach on BHI. It is also a short walk (and even shorter golf cart ride) to Shoals Club, The Commons Park, Bald Head Island Conservancy and miles of biking, hiking and walking trails. Your hosts, Catherine and Brian, make sure you have everything you need to have a beautiful beach vacation.

The two screened porches and tree-canopied patio with fresh salt air and the sounds of soothing surf in the distance offer a perfect backdrop to read, drink a glass of wine, cook out, have your morning coffee and relax with family. The back screened porch has a beautiful swinging bed and directly accesses a boardwalk complete with ancient oaks, Spanish moss and a community gazebo. Outdoor deck is outfitted with gas grill and comfortable seating. Al fresco dining is available in the screened-in porch and the deck.

This house provides extra privacy as each bedroom has it’s own bathroom and smart TV. There are two bedrooms in the main house. The master bedroom has a king bed. The other bedroom in the main house has 3 twin beds (2 twins and a trundle). There is also a detached tree-house style guest cottage over the garage, which provides extra privacy with a queen-sized bed, smart TV and ensuite full bathroom. The crofter being detached from the house gives the guests added privacy and quiet.

Cottage is well stocked with all the comforts of a relaxing beach vacation—WiFi, 2 golf carts (6-person and 4-person), heated outdoor shower, 6 beach chairs, 4 cruiser bikes, cooler, bed linens, bath towels, beach towels, beach umbrellas, sand toys, boogie boards, surf board, board games, books, puzzles, portable high chair, pack n’ play crib, Keurig and regular coffee makers, blender, crock pot and fully stocked kitchen. Bike helmets are not provided. Bike pump is in the garage.

Weekly rentals are Saturday-Saturday in summer. We will entertain shorter stays outside of the high season. Message me to discuss.

Our house has the option to purchase temporary memberships at Shoals Club (pool/restaurant/beach access/fitness center) AND Bald Head Island Club (golf/tennis/pool/restaurant/croquet/fitness center). Not all homes have access to both clubs. Shoals Club is closest to the house (5 minute walk), oceanfront and offers pools, dining, bars, fitness center and beach access. Bald Head Island club offers golf, tennis, croquet, dining, pools, park and water slide. Both clubs offer beautiful views and excellent food. Photos of the clubs are included in the pictures for our house.

If playing golf on vacation is important to you, then you need to rent a house that provides the option for a golf membership to BHI Club. This house provides this option.

Another benefit of our house is having 2 golf carts—4-person and 6-person. 2 carts enable groups to separate for the many different activities the island has to offer.

Amazing restaurants, a spa, and a fully stocked market are minutes away from this quintessential Bald Head beach cottage.

In short, our goal is for you to have everything you need to enjoy the perfect vacation. We will take good care of you on your stay.

Please message me with any questions.

Property manager

Catherine
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have a pack-n-play crib and a booster seat
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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
You must be a licensed driver to drive the golf carts. All NC driving laws apply to golf carts on the island.

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bald Head Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Cape Fear Station, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and Bald Head Island Information Center. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bald Head Island Conservancy - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Frying Pan
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
  • Provision Company
  • Edgewater 122

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need at BHI
Wonderful house at Surfman's Walk. Kitchen is well appointed, living room is very comfortable, and there are beach chairs to take down to East Beach - what else do you need? A great week at BHI.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Ga-GA’s Gift. The house is very comfortable and has a great set up. There was a fun assortment of games that my kids enjoyed playing. Kitchen is well appointed. Beds are cozy. We love the location and being near East Beach and the Shoals Club. We would rent here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tessa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation at GaGa's Gift
Our family had the perfect BHI vacation at this beautiful cottage. Catherine was an attentive and kind host. Her cottage was beautifully decorated, both inside and outside, with great amenities, all set in the lush Cape Fear Station neighborhood. The furniture and bedding were very comfortable, and the house was clean. One morning a large buck walked right up to the screened in porch as we drank our coffee while swinging on the comfy back porch bed swing. She provided beach towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, bikes, etc. which greatly helped in not having to bring all that over on the ferry. I highly recommend this lovely piece of paradise for a BHI vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful 2 weeks in BHI
We had a wonderful 2 week stay at Gaga’s gift. We stayed with our family of 4 (two teens) and my parents. We loved the location and the property. It is close to Shoal’s, Mike’s Bites and East beach. The home was well appointed for cooking, which was great for us! We loved to spend time swinging on the back porch. It is also so helpful that there were two reliable carts, AND working bikes! We would totally stay again, and we are grateful that Catherine shared her home with us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our First Visit to BHI
We had a great time, and the property was clean and well-maintained. It provided bicycles and two great golf carts, and it was well-stocked with beach paraphernalia. We shared the house with our daughter and son-in-law and our two grandchildren. The house was perfect for our daughter and family, and the crofter was perfect for us. BHI and the property were the most relaxing beach experiences we've ever had. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amruza B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and hosts
Catherine and her husband were wonderful and generous hosts. They left us a bottle of wine when we arrived and were super nice when we got a flat tire on one of the golf carts. They were incredibly responsive and kind. And the home itself was clean, cozy, and lovely. Highly recommend and I would re-book here! My one minor note is that several of the lights didn't work, e.g. the bench light switch didn't work, and several of the lamps. I would *strongly* recommend using the soft white light bulbs and not the harsh white daylight light bulbs that were used in some places, the inconsistency in light color impacted the overall warm feel of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect 3 bedroom 3 bathroom
Very cozy house. Clear instructions. Loved the separate crofter. Kid friendly - our two yr old did great in the space. Only a couple minutes away from south beach. Great internet service everywhere on the property and smart TVs in every room. It is tightly packed next some adjacent properties back in the woods but we expected that. Would recommend highly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage tucked away in the woods.
This cottage was perfect for us! Cozy and quiet, but near enough to the beaches and club that it didn't feel remote. Everything was as described. I especially loved the daybed swing on the porch!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We have vacationed on BHI for more than two decades. We had never stayed near East Beach. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, Perfect house!
We loved our stay at Gaga's Gift! The space was clean, well-equipped, and located within 3 minutes of the beach. Two golf carts plus plenty of bikes were a perk. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandma loved it
We rented 8 properties for the week and our 93 year old grandma stayed here. She loved it. Catherine is a wonderful host. This is a great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true “gift”
An excellent house that has everything you need. The beds are so comfortable...we slept great all week! This was our first trip to Bald Head and the owner was incredibly helpful. Highly recommend this home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home, Wonderful Hostess
Both the home and the owner, Catherine, were fantastic. The home was conveniently located to our favorite beach on the island (East) and the service, recommendations, and courtesy was second to none from Catherine. We have stayed in many homes over many years on BHI and this one ranks right up at the top.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
My family had a great stay on BHI! The property was clean, spacious, and accurately depicted in the listing. Catherine was wonderful to work with and very easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beach stay
Clean, has everything we needed, appreciated the 2 golf carts so we could be flexible, great location, the boardwalk yard wasn’t as good for our toddler, having a bit of yard would have been nice. Beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed using all the cooking supplies great location near the beach but close to the Turtle Conservancy and not far from the Market. We made use of the beach tours and the bikes. Catherine was VERY good at communication before and during our stay. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J., Morehead City

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it.
Great house. Quiet. Comfortable. Lots of beach toys and bicycles. Carts were in good shape (an issue renting other places on BHI). Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at cozy beach house!
We loved our experience staying at Catherine’s home on Bald Head Island! The space worked out perfectly for my husband, our 2 year old son, and my in-laws. The kitchen had everything we needed and the two screened in porches were especially awesome. We enjoyed the location and easy access to the beach. Plus, the ability to explore the island using the golf carts and bikes. Catherine was excellent at communication throughout our stay and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a great place to relax on Bald Head Island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this Place!
We loved staying in Catherine's home and would definitely rent from her again. It was very clean, comfortable and organized. Very nice sheets and towels. Plenty of beach gear and 2 golf carts!! The kitchen has anything you'd need to cook a meal. This is also our favorite location on the entire island. Thank you for hosting us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little beach house!
We had fabulous time staying on BHI! This beach house couldn’t have been more perfect for our 2 families to vacation together. The house was clean, cute and convenient to our favorite beach spot (the point). Also, the host was great! I’ve rented a ton of vacation properties over the years and never have I had a property owner so proactive and attentive to our needs, which made for an even better experience than expected. We will totally be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catherine was a outstanding host.
Of all of our vrbo rentals this was the best. Catherine kept us aware of local events. The home had everything we needed and was organized and easy to find, much appreciated that fact. The location was great for us as the beach was very close yet we had a shady relaxed cottage to return to. Definitely would rent this cottage again. Highly recommend it. Love BHI
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home away from home
Our family has been going to BHI for 20 years and GaGa’s gift is by far one of our favorites! Beautiful home away from home nestled in the trees and great location! House had everything one would need to make their stay comfortable and relaxing! Fully stocked, very clean and comfortable and great location! Thank you Catherine and Brian for sharing GaGa’s gift with our family! We will definitely be back! The Trafford Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Gift to Everyone
Gaga’s Gift was the perfect place for our family,! It was clean and bright, with a thoughtfully stocked kitchen and pantry. Being in Surfman’s Walk gave us easy access to East Beach and the Shoals Club, and was still close enough to the shopping to pop out and grab anything we needed. You will love Gaga’s Gift!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, home was perfect size
We loved the location of this home, easy bike and/or cart ride to east beach, resort and the Turtle Conservatory. By the way had the best snacks! This home had everything we needed to make meals. The two screened in porches we spent a lot of time in. The property is the midst of trees and plants giving us shade and views of wildlife and singing birds. We had lots of fun exploring the island by golf carts and watching sunrises and sunsets from different beaches. Catherine and Brian were so helpful, friendly to us. It made our stay FANTASTIC
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE!!!!
I was there with my "adopted family" as a present for "my Daughter" graduating from high school. It was a fantastic location (even though there were other houses close by) it felt like we were in the woods all by ourselves. The house felt like home. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you can imagine for cooking meals. Never saw such a well stocked kitchen (and panty). Loved how the light switches were labeled. The entire property was well stocked with EVERYTHING we needed-all kinds of things in the garage to make our vacation as wonderful as possible. Catherine was such a gracious hostess-from the time I made reservations, then from the day we arrived until we arrived home. She was always just a text or phone call away if we had any questions or concerns. Having 2 golf carts was so handy. I cannot say "WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS PLACE" enough. There is no other place on the island that I had rather stay. This was my 2nd trip to BHI but the place we stayed before was not as wonderful, and the owner never would return calls when we had issues. THANK YOU Catherine for being you!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie U., Virginia USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Gem on BHI
The minute we opened the door to “GaGa’s Gift” we loved how warm and cozy it felt. The kitchen is outfitted with everything you need; the living room is very comfortable for curling up with a good book, BUT the best spot is the porch day bed! We spent hours with coffee in the morning and a cocktail in the evening. You’ll think you’re in a secluded forest with all the birds and squirrels! The main bedroom had quite literally one of the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept on! Again, Catherine, our host, thought of everything to make staying in her home most enjoyable! We would highly recommend booking this property and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Catherine

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I live in North Carolina. I am a native North Carolinian. I am a mother of 2 beautiful daughters. I am married to a great guy who happens to be my best friend. I have been fortunate to travel a lot, but BHI is truly my family’s ‘happy place.’ My mother was a consummate caregiver and she treated our family to many memorable vacations on BHI. She loved the island and loved sharing it with us. When we were with her, she thought of every detail to make us comfortable. Sadly, my mother, aka "Gaga," died unexpectedly in 2019. My father and I decided to honor her by purchasing this house and naming it after her—‘Gaga’s Gift.’ Our family feels closer to my mother on the island because we shared many good times with her there. She loved the bountiful natural beauty of the outdoors on BHI. She loved big family meals, walking on the beach, basking in the sun and reading on the porch. We will honor my mother by continuing the beautiful family traditions she started for us at Bald Head. We will honor her by sharing ‘Gaga’s gift’ with our VRBO guests and taking good care of them, just like Gaga would.

Things I love about BHI:
Dolphins (access 23 in early morning and dusk)
Eating by the pool at Shoals Club --Sandbar Grill
Looking for hatching turtle nests
Drinks at The Palms patio or around the fire pit at BHI Club
Surfing at East Beach
Running
Walking
Biking
Sunsets (access 23, BHI Club, beach access behind the ferry)
Easter sunrise service at Village Chapel
Christmas Eve service at Village Chapel
Breakfast at Maritime Market Cafe
Yoga, massages and facials at the spa
Long walks on the unspoiled beaches with no crowds
Wine in a rocking chair at the gazebo at Shoals Club (my favorite view on the island)
Family time
Outdoor time
Safety—being able to let my kids roam freely on their bikes when they were younger (not many places you can do that!)
Italian ice at Mike's deli at the Conservancy
Hikes in maritime forest
Watching boats in the marina

Why they chose this property

Our family has been visiting BHI for many years. We fell in love with the island on our first visit. Over the years, we have stayed in a variety of homes on different parts of the island, but we like the location of this property due to it’s proximity to East Beach and Shoals Club. I can walk to East Beach in two minutes! We also love that the house is nestled in the maritime forest. It has a tree house vibe, surrounded by the shade of twisted tree branches and palms, yet we can hear the ocean waves. The house provides lots of privacy because each bedroom has it’s own bathroom. There are also 2 porches and a deck to provide additional living areas for families and friends to spread out and relax. For even more privacy, there’s the detached bedroom over the garage (in BHI these are known as crofters). Since the crofter is detached from the house, it’s a favorite for guests who have different sleeping schedules or want even more privacy. My father goes to bed earlier than the rest of our family, so he loves sleeping in the crofter.

What makes this property unique

Option for club membership at Shoals Club AND Bald Head Island Club with GOLF/TENNIS.

2 golf carts—6 person and 4 person.

PRIVACY: Every bedroom has it’s own smart tv and bathroom.

2 minute walk to East Beach.

Ocean--you can hear it from the porch!

Shaded deck nestled in the maritime forest.

Lots of space for outdoor living.

Languages:

English

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