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Great family Beach home

Family-friendly holiday home in Bald Head Island

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Front of house - upper and lower decks
Porch along front of house - 6 rocking chairs and dining table and chairs
Great morning sun for coffee
large open living area
small second fridge in living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Holden Beach
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Great family Beach home

4 + bedrooms / 3.5 bath home. Home sleeps 10 - 12 comfortably. It is the perfect location for get togethers for family and friends. The upper level open kitchen, living, dining area is bright , warm and welcoming. An upper level deck stretches across full front of house and has several rocking chairs and dining area. The home is only a short walk to the beach. Features of home: upper level has master suite with king size bed, tv, en suite bath, large walk in closet, accessible deck entry; 3 additional bedrooms on this level: two with queen size beds and one with 2 twin beds. There is a full hall bath for these three bedrooms to share as well as a half bath. On the lower ground level floor there is a large open room with two sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4), couch, tv, and game table. There is a full bathroom on this lower level. The outdoor shower is also on this level. The house has hardwood floors throughout. Additional features: 3 TVs, internet, 3 four - passenger golf carts, 6 bikes plus youth bike, well equipped kitchen with new cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless farm sink, beach toys, kayaks ( 2 single and 1 double), bogie boards, poker table. Pet friendly. See house rules regarding pets and pet fee. Bald Head Island Club temporary membership available for additional fee.

The home rents weekly, Sunday to Sunday, during the peak season. During the off season home is available for a minimum stay of three nights.
CANCELLATION POLICY. If canceled at least 60 days before scheduled check-in, Tenant will receive a full refund. In the event of a cancellation within 60 days of check-in and if the Premises are re-rented on the terms set forth in contract, then the Tenant shall receive a refund of all payments.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
Pack n play and highchair on site
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Events

No events allowed
No exceptions.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Prior Approval. $200 non refund pet fee. Up to 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry no where on property!
REQUIRED: Must have valid drivers license to operate golf cart. Under-age driving not permitted and could result in local fines!
REQUIRED: Signed rental agreement must be submitted prior to stay!
IMPORTANT: VRBO maintains your credit card on file. Owner has 14 days after ck/out to assess the property and submit a claim to VRBO for any damages.

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
Note from host: No exceptions.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 491999vb

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse. Travelling with kids? Consider 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.
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bald Head Island Country Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
  • Frying Pan
  • Oliver's on the Cape Fear
  • Provision Company

Frequently asked questions

Is Great family Beach home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Great family Beach home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great family Beach home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great family Beach home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great family Beach home located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the hatchlings house! The house is beautifully decorated and has such a fun history as being one of the original houses on the island. We were also impressed with the cleanliness of the property. Host was super communicative and house is very well stocked and organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great place!

We had an awesome vacation. The place is in a great location centrally located between the market, shops, and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Hatchling House! It was a great location and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the family for meals and fun evenings and were as for the three golf carts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and attentive owners. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family beach house! Well stocked house which is always appreciated when you are flying
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Great Family Week

Sharon was very helpful and responsive to all of our questions and needs. Property was clean and had all the supplies needed for a week away. Would definitely come back. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Great family beach house!

We had a lovely long weekend stay at this great house. Beautifully decorated, very nice layout, perfect for our family. Great location too. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Great rental property!

Great rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

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

Perfect Location to the Beach

Wonderful house that is very comfortable. 3 Golf carts was super helpful. The location is perfect to the beach and golf club.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

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

Great Labor Day Family Vacation

Loved our stay. Sharon was awesome and even met us at the dock when we arrived. The house is lovely and we can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Repeat Customer

We’ve enjoyed this family friendly beach home for the second time. We’ve vacationed at BHI for many years, and this home is one of our favorites due to location and inviting home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

BHI

Very clean home and great hosts. Very good location with easy access to the beach and other area's.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

S M Ishfaque A.

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

Wonderful trip with a gorgeous house

A long needed vacation in a gorgeous beach house is what my mates and I needed and it’s what we got! Excellent communication and a full set of all the items one could need to enjoy your time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Thanksgiving break

Lovely home, people are very friendly on the island and lots to do. The beach is beautiful’
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Beautiful home, wonderful trip!

The home was spacious, clean, in a great location and truly exceeded our expectations for our vacation! The owners were very easy to get in contact with and extremely helpful when we had questions. We would love to come back and visit this home and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a vacation rental!

10/10 Excellent

kara m.

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

Perfect for large family

Wonderful house with plenary of room for family with kids. Very clean and easy check in and check out. Great kitchen and open living room and bedrooms are tucked away and is quiet even when when people are in living room. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

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

Perfect family getaway

We loved our family getaway at Hatchling House. Location was ideal as we were close to the beach, market and BHI club. House was bright and airy, and we loved the open family room/kitchen and large porch. Very comfortable and clean house with great communication from owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

salli b.

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

Beautifully decorated, Plenty of room for family and friends in this historic home

Baldhead Island is the best beach in North Carolina for nature lovers! We enjoyed the many bicycles for exploring the island. A very short Walk to the beach. The great room kitchen dining room combo is Perfect for cooking family meals, and hanging out with everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

clayton h.

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

Delightful Stay in BHI

We just spent a week at the Hatchling House and my only regret is that we didn’t book another week. The home, one of the first built on the island, is perfect for families with kids and is a one minute cart ride to South Beach and very short trips to East Beach, the Marina, and the market. We hope to stay there again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Memorial Day Vacation

This is a great family beach home. The property owners are very easy to communicate with and responsive to our questions. The house is extraordinarily well equipped, and was spotless when we arrived. The home accommodates a large family with multiple bedroom and great gathering room and large kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Awesome house

Our family was very impressed with the Hatchlings house. It felt as though we were staying with friends/family. Everything worked! We loved all the history behind the house and bald head in general. We can't say enough!! Thank you for your beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valarie M.

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

Wonderful House

The house is very clean and well stocked. The decor was beautiful and the house had so much natural light. It was a perfect beach house feel. The property owners were easily accessible and very helpful. I would rent this house again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Fall Break Trip

Despite some sketchy weather early on, we had a wonderful visit to BHI. The house was a perfect fit with plenty of room for our family and the Lightbourne's could not have been more accommodating to ensure a great experience. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

This was one of our favorite houses that we have stayed in. Immaculate inside

Bright and Cherry house with a well stocked kitchen and plenty of room for the entire family. Short walk to the beach. Both the bikes and golf carts were in excellent shape. Can’t wait to return in the near future and we hope this wonderful house will be available at that time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

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

Beautiful Home!

We had the best week at the Hatchling house. It was well stocked with plenty of kitchen items, kids toys/equipment & beach supplies (chairs, bikes, sand toys, etc). It is very close to beach access & market/shops. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sharon and Jim Lightbourne

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Jim's parents lived on the island for years. His parents were very involved with the island conservancy. Malcolm was an artist and the house is named after his painting 'The Hatchlings' which hangs at the BHI Conservancy. Our daughter was married on BHI and our son proposed to his fiancee on BHI. Bald Head has been a wonderful summer vacation spot for our extended family for years. We hope to continue this tradition for many years to come. We are so excited to have bought this home in summer 2013.

Why they chose this property

As soon as we saw this house, we knew it was the perfect home for our family, with a great location on the island. The large open living area is a wonderful space for family gatherings. This area is enhanced by the easy access to the large porch. The upper level porch has dining and seating areas. The lower level porch offers shade.

What makes this property unique

Built in 1974, this is one of the 17 'generator' generation homes built on BHI. It has been beautifully updated while keeping it's original charm. The vaulted ceiling in the open living room gives the home a spacious feeling. It is conservatively decorated with fun beach accents.The bright blue, red, and white colors are lovely. The home is located on a cul-de-sac lane, just a short walk to the beach. Evenings on the porch are spectacular.

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