Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club!
Experience the charm of this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom retreat nestled on the serene Bald Head Island. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, Shrimp 'n Grits offers ample porch space, making it perfect for families. With no cars allowed (golf carts only) and surrounded by a nature preserve, it's an ideal getaway just minutes from the marina, the Bald Head Island Club, and a beach access point only 500 feet away by the Cape Fear River.
Features & Updates: We offer premium, high quality sheets because we believe if you are paying for a vacation home, you don't deserve scratchy sheets.
Two new HVAC units Whole-house dehumidifier Whole-house water filtration system New Australian Cypress hardwood floors Updated kitchen with new appliances, cabinets, and quartz countertops Fully stocked kitchen with new cookware and dishware Open-concept kitchen with a walk-through design Smooth ceilings downstairs and tongue-and-groove wood ceilings upstairs Fresh landscaping and extensive vine removal Fresh interior paint and new furniture New marble bathroom vanities and tiled floors and showers Updated lighting, artwork, and décor New water heater, cleaned A/C vents, and exterior security cameras Smart TVs in bedrooms and living room, keyless entry system, and USB alarm clocks and outlets Trauma kit, and defibrillator Two new 2025 6-seater Bintelli golf carts Upgraded linens
Accommodations: Master Bedroom: King bed, large dresser, desk, and direct porch access Second Bedroom: Bunks and a queen bed, dresser, and direct porch access Third Bedroom: Bunks and a queen bed, dresser, large walk-in closet, and similar dimensions to the second bedroom Each bedroom includes an alarm clock with USB ports and a mounted smart TV.
Amenities: Beach toys, and 2-3 bikes included (additional bikes available for rent on the island) Outdoor shower, fish washing station, Big Green Egg, and small Weber charcoal grill The top floor features an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, a coffee bar, a long dining table, and screened porch dining for 8. The spacious living area offers two seating areas and a large TV, opening to a second porch.
Club Memberships: You can purchase temporary memberships under our Lifestyle membership at the Shoals Club and the Bald Head Island Club. Both offer excellent amenities:
Shoals Club: Beach chairs, umbrellas, pools, and restaurants. Bald Head Island Club: Croquet, tennis, golf, kid-friendly pools, and dining options. Book your temporary membership early as the clubs have capped the number of temporary memberships available. Visit the following links for more information and to request membership:
Bald Head Island Club (online request) Shoals Club (print, complete, and send to us for signature before submitting) Local Attractions: Explore the island’s pools, golf courses, kids’ camps, nature walks, and more. Don’t miss the historic Old Baldy lighthouse for a panoramic view of the island or enjoy water activities like sailing and kayaking.
Booking Notes: Book the tram early as prime times fill quickly. The address for reservations is 7 Spikerush Court. A small starter kit with essentials like paper towels and dishwasher pods is provided. This is a non-smoking property. Smoking or vaping is not allowed due to the homeowner's severe allergies. Three exterior audio/video cameras ensure guest safety and property security. Special Offer: We offer a 10% discount to the first two military families booking each year. Proof of ID required. Thank you for your service!
For larger groups, we can connect you with our two neighboring homes, effectively booking a private cul-de-sac for your stay.
We hope you love Shrimp 'n Grits as much as we do! For questions or more information about Bald Head Island, feel free to reach out. Follow our Facebook page for updates and photos, "Shrimp 'n Grits Rental Home Bald Head Island NC".
We look forward to hosting you at Shrimp 'n Grits!
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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 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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Bald Head Island
Located in Bald Head Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Smith Island Museum of History and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bald Head Island Lighthouse - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Smith Island Museum of History - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Bald Head Island Country Club - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Bald Head Island Visitors Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Locals Family Diner
Fishy Fishy Cafe
Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
Southport Tap And Cellar
Burney's Bakery of Southport
Frequently asked questions
Does Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club!?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club! on 8 April 2026 start from NZ$949, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bald Head Island 3 bdrm home convenient to marina, beach, lighthouse and club! 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).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed here over thanksgiving and my family of 4 had a wonderful time. It's very comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook our thanksgiving meal, plenty of space for our 2 daughters with easy access to the beach. We would highly recommend and are already discussing our next stay at Shrimp and Grits.
We had a wonderful time at Shrimp N’ Grits! The house is beautiful and the amenities are amazing. We enjoyed being able to use the golf carts to get to the beach and restaurants and we took full advantage of the bikes to get around as well. We hope to be back every year!
We loved this house! Very well stocked with quality items and decor. Golf carts were awesome as well—both large, new, fast, and had great sound systems! Good location on the island as well. Would definitely stay again.
Had a wonderful long weekend stay, beautiful property with terrific amenities. LOVED the linens and towels, the kitchen was perfect, and we enjoyed the setting. Very responsive owners, and we would definitely book again.
Clean, well appointed property with a good location
Me, my wife, my MiL, and 2 year old son stayed here for a week and it was a perfect property. Great location, super clean, well stocked kitchen, and all the necessary beach supplies.
Host was actively engaged to make sure we got everything we could out of our stay.
The property was a great location and Richard was so helpful with great communication.
Sharon J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2020
This is great to hear! I wanted to let you know that Maggie's Place is now under new ownership as Shrimp 'n Grits. We are currently doing some interior updating and hope you will join us again soon! We also have a Facebook page, too!
Completely remodeled beautiful BHI home. Location perfect. You can really tell the owners take great pride in their home with the latest sound system, decor and elegant! Already booked another stay for this year!
We had an amazing weekend. We had 6 adults total and everyone raved how great the house was! Everything you need is provided and it was very clean. Great location to BHI club! Would absolutely come back!
We’ve stayed in this house two times. The second time it was renovated. We had a great time! The property was very comfortable, lots of new bikes and golf carts made getting around the island so fun and easy. We will stay again!
Heather K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2021
We were so glad to host you after our purchase and remodel! Thank you for staying, and we hope to see you again soon.
Shrimp ‘n Grits is a beautiful property in our happy place.
We had a wonderful time and a great experience in every aspect with Shrimp ‘n Grits from beginning to end. Great booking, check-in and overall stay. It's a wonderful property that is great for families. And we can tell that due to such great ownership and property management they are just getting started and it will be more beautiful year over year. We can't wait to get book again.
Julian P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2021
We really appreciate the kind words. Indeed we do have even more exciting projects coming up this winter (mostly exterior work, new beds and sofa)!
I hope you enjoyed your time at BHI and we hope to host you again soon!
Everything was really good. I had problem figuring out how to get the dishwasher to work but everything was great.
Caroline J.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2020
Thank You Caroline, I really try hard providing my guests with the best experience. Trying to stay in touch before and throughout their rental makes it fun knowing we are helping you prepare especially when your traveling for the first time to the island.
As far as the dishwasher goes, when we first purchased it we thought we would buy the best. Unfortunately, the best means all the bells and whistles along with more complicated settings. Our intentions are to purchase a new dishwasher this winter. Something with the great quality, but one that does not require an engineering degree to operate. Thank You and hope to see you again.
Shrimp and Grits was a beautiful house and our family really enjoyed our time. The owners were very quick to respond to any questions which was fantastic. The house had a great location and was very new and clean inside. It had a very well stocked kitchen for any meal we made. We really hated to leave.
Randall W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
What a wonderful family to host!
Thank you for the kind review and great communication throughout the stay. We hope to host you again!
Archival
8/10 Good
Rebecca P.
6 June 2012
Has Everything You Need
Maggie's Place has a lot of extras you won't find with other rentals such as bikes and helmets, fishing poles, sand toys, kids toys, movies, games, etc. We loved eating in the screened-in porch. Owner is extremely helpful.
Fantastic introduction to Bald Head Island with extensive comforts found in this beautiful home. We were on BHI to support a family member who was competing in Badwater Cape Fear race. The house was beautifully appointed and convenient for all our needs. The host family communicated with us from the moment we booked until our trip ended. We really enjoyed our stay at Shrimp n Grits!
We just spent the week at Shrimp 'N Grits and had a wonderful time. The house is beautifully decorated and stocked with toys for kiddos, games, and high end appliances. There are also many bikes, beach toys, and beach chairs that you can take to the shore. BHI is always amazing and gorgeous, but this house took our trip to the next level. The owners are very considerate and prompt communicators. This is an excellent BHI rental.
Our family had not been on vacation since before COVID. This was exactly what we all needed. Clean, great communication, everything was exactly as stated. We had a membership to Shoals for the week, it was about 15 minutes from the house. BHI Club would be closer if that’s important to you. Would highly recommend this property.
Leisa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thank you, Leisa, for the kind words. We hope to see you back!
About the host
Hosted by Amy Navejas
Welcome! Our names are Cherrie and Kerry Murphy (also known as Mamaw and Papaw Fixit), and we live in Lynchburg, Virginia. We first came to Bald Head Island with our own children in the early 1990's and loved every minute. We now have two adult children and six grandchildren who love visiting Bald Head!
Why they chose this property
Cherrie grew up at the beach in nearby Morehead City and has always loved shelling and walking the beaches. Papaw Fixit can typically be found sitting on the porch outdoors, taking in the quiet. We considered naming the house "Fixit's Leg-a-Sea" as we have both always dreamed of a beach home of our own. Shrimp 'n Grits is the perfect beach side home, with its traditional reversed floor plan, 1300 square feet of porch space and open living area. We love the peaceful, relaxed environment that you experience as soon as you step off the ferry at Bald Head. Our younger grandkids really love the golf cart rides, turtle walks and dissection classes that the Conservancy offers, and want to try out sailing lessons. Our older grandson loves that BHI is safe enough for him to explore independently, bike to the beach accesses or participate in the Turtle Trot. Bald Head offers such a unique experience, away from the hustle and bustle of touristy beach towns. You can truly relax and enjoy your family here. We hope you will love it as much as we do!
What makes this property unique
One thing that led us to this property instead of the other homes for sale on the island was the expansive porch space. The home has 1300 square feet of porch, so you can sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and the quiet. Two of the bedrooms have direct access to the porches. We also love that it is so close to the marina, Bald Head Island Club, and a beach access that is great for morning walks.