Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Windsurfing, sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Bald Head Island Conservancy - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Restaurants
Fishy Fishy Cafe
Locals Family Diner
Market Cafe
Oliver's on the Cape Fear
Frying Pan
Frequently asked questions
Is "Paradise" BHI and Shoals Club, Pet Friendly, Steps To Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at "Paradise" BHI and Shoals Club, Pet Friendly, Steps To Beach?
As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Paradise" BHI and Shoals Club, Pet Friendly, Steps To Beach on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$4,971, 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.
How much is parking at "Paradise" BHI and Shoals Club, Pet Friendly, Steps To Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "Paradise" BHI and Shoals Club, Pet Friendly, Steps To Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Paradise" BHI and Shoals Club, Pet Friendly, Steps To Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is "Paradise" BHI and Shoals Club, Pet Friendly, Steps To Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this South Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) 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
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
“Paradise” is a beautiful, very clean home in a great location. Staying in this beachfront house is a real treat—morning coffee on the porch with ocean sounds, fun on beach and a short walk on the boardwalk to view gorgeous sunsets. Communication with the host was excellent. We’ve been coming to BHI over 20 years and now “Paradise” is one of our favorite homes.
The views are phenomenal and we spent hours on the screened porch complete with rockers, table and chairs, and a hammock! Access to the beach was right out the porch door. The upgraded kitchen and baths are beautifully done. The Crofter was so serene and with its own deck. The kitchen had everything we needed and then some. The property management team, Barbara and Tyler, was first rate. They were so responsive to a few minor things like light bulbs and tv remote batteries. We will be back!
Great weather, great service, great property, great views, as always. Amazing property management service --- place was clean and this was our second time here. Will come back again - highly recommended.
Thanks again for being such great guests Kim! That porch really is a great spot to make some new amazing memories, or at the very least help forget some of the stress of the world :)
Would love to host you again on a future stay!
We stayed for two weeks for a working vacation and enjoyed the prime location on some of the best sand on BHI! House was spacious and well equipped. Everything worked and was nicely decorated. Great stay, thank you
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2022
Setting up shop in the corner of the living room is a great way to make two weeks of work seem like anything but work! Thank you again for being such great guests, and we would love to host you again in the future!
Had a wonderful time. Easy access to everywhere. And separate master suite detached from main living was a perk! And yet another nice master suite in the home. Will definitely refer this home and try to stay again.
Our two families felt right at home in this perfectly situated beach cottage. It provided everything we needed - from beach chairs and blankets, to quiet porch space for morning coffee, and a wonderful living/dining area for family pizza and game nights. The sunrise, sunset, and stargazing views from the beachfront were stunning. We loved it!
Wonderful location and cozy for a fall beach getaway. The place was immaculate and was very practical and spacious (while still giving cozy vibes). My wife, kids and family loved the location. Tyler was also fantastic with communication and was super helpful coordinating our stay. Five stars.
Throughly enjoyed myself. Great location on the water. Property was well stocked in the kitchen with items necessary to cook. Property is starting to show its age.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2021
Raymond. Glad you enjoyed your visit. The home was JUST purchased and the new owners are in the process of doing some renovations and updating. I think you will find it in beautiful condition next time you visit.
As it’s name says, the Paradise was well appointed, good decor, very clean, and perfect for our use last week. We are long time renters on BHI, and thoroughly enjoyed the ocean front convenience. We had our grandson and family with us, and the layout worked perfectly. The screened breezeway and the grill out back are showing some wear, but not a big deal. We would highly recommend this rental, and will likely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2022
We are so glad you had a great time Peter! We are working on revitalizing some of those worn out areas around the breezeway and grill areas. Really appreciate your feedback. Hopefully you find your dream house and we can call you neighbor soon too!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia N.
8 April 2024
Relaxing week
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:
So easy from the booking to check in. We ended up on an earlier ferry than planned sort of by accident and Tyler was so wonderful to let us in the house early as it was raining and cold that day. We didn’t have any issues, while there but he was ready if we did.
This house has amazing energy. It was perfect getaway -we have three kids under 11 and it worked nicely. Clean ,cheerful and so relaxing. The house was not too small and it was not too big -perfect for a family of five. My In-laws stopped by for two days And the separate guest room off the kitchen was perfect for them. I was so sad to leave and I told my husband we’re going back again next year for a longer stretch! Right outside your door you have a gorgeous stretch of beach for walks and sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Amelia
SO glad you had a great time. Please contact us again for you next visit and enjoy your return guest "friends" special pricing. Til then, be safe and enjoy.
We had an amazing week at “Paradise” on Bald Head Island! This home is a perfect oceanfront beach home beautifully decorated, rocking chairs and hammock on the screened in porch, outside table, and just had everything we needed! We had a small issue with a leaking garbage disposal that Tyler handled quickly and professionally. Thank you to both Tyler and Barbara for always responding to my messages so promptly and answering all of my questions! The trams getting us and our luggage from the ferry to the house and back again the next week went smoothly as well. We had no problems with our 6 person golf cart and enjoyed exploring this gorgeous island. Our first experience having a family vacation on Bald Head Island was the BEST!!!
Great week. Very attentive and responsible owner who was easy to communicate with and responded promptly to inquiries. A few small defective items that were promptly addressed and did not impact the enjoyment of the stay. Only disappointment was inability to see ocean/beach despite property being directly ocean front. No real fault of anyone as the dunes on BHI are all so tall and healthy that very few properties actually have such a view at least from main floor of house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David W.
12 August 2024
Lovely beachfront property, exceptionally well managed
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:
Despite the misfortune of being on Bald Head Island for the duration of Tropical Storm Debby and perhaps only getting glimpses of sun on two out of seven days, we had a lovely experience at this property. We've rented each summer on BHI for almost 20 years now, a different property each summer. This property might be one where we actually return year after year, assuming the condition remains as good as it is today! It is blissful to be able to walk the short boardwalk to and from the beach without the hassle of packing up bags and taking the cart. The side screen porch is perfect for lounging away lazy days (note to owner: the hammock should 100% live full-time on said screen porch, not out in the backyard where the bugs and direct sun are). The kitchen it better appointed than most rentals (countertops are nicer, and much more cooking equipment). The home is dog-friendly but you'd never know it -- no evidence of prior dogs having been there (we brought with us extra king-size sheets to put on the sofas just to minimize chances dog hair would get on the nice comfy sofas). Best thing about the home is that while being wide-open, there are separate spaces for everything -- comfy recliners for laptop work or reading a book while gazing out the windows; a game table for destroying your family at Scrabble; a dining table big enough for a jigsaw puzzle AND eating (assuming you're a small group -- there were only 3 of us); and then the sofa area for watching the Olympics or getting caught up on The Bear. With rentals on BHI, the property management company is normally kind of meh. This is the first review I have EVER written for a BHI rental where calling out the property management company is necessary: friendly, helpful, responsive, reachable, caring, and took such good care of us in terms of all the communications before, during, and after the storm that I almost feel like I will restrict future rentals to this particular mgmt company. Thank you!
We rented this house for two weeks and had family come and go. It was roomy and so comfortable for all of us. My grandchildren enjoyed being able to walk to the beach. I can’t wait to rent this house again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia N.
8 April 2024
Relaxing week
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:
So easy from the booking to check in. We ended up on an earlier ferry than planned sort of by accident and Tyler was so wonderful to let us in the house early as it was raining and cold that day. We didn’t have any issues, while there but he was ready if we did.