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Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with in-room kitchens

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 122800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Bald Head Island

On the beach.With a stay at this South Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bald Head Island Country Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club

Welcome to Life on the Sea – Your Oceanfront Escape on Bald Head Island

Wake up to endless ocean views and spend your days surrounded by comfort, style, and salty air. Thoughtfully designed and professionally decorated, Life on the Sea is the perfect getaway for families or groups looking for a luxury stay that still feels like home.

5 Bedrooms • 5.5 Baths • Sleeps 12 Comfortably
With two primary suites (one upstairs, one downstairs), everyone gets their own space. Each bedroom has a private bath, and four of the five rooms are oceanside with direct deck access.

Light-Filled Living & Dining
The first-floor living area is framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights, flooding the space with sunshine and breathtaking views of the Atlantic. Gather around the large dining table for eight, or unwind with a movie on the 50-inch HD Smart TV.

Gourmet Kitchen & Bar
Cook and connect in the open-concept Thermador kitchen with granite countertops and breakfast bar seating for five. A dry bar with beverage fridge and ice maker makes entertaining easy — whether it’s coffee at sunrise or cocktails at sunset.

Upstairs Loft Retreat
The second-floor loft is a cozy spot for games, reading, or an evening movie. Enjoy another 55-inch HD TV, and a game table.

Outdoor Living
Step out onto expansive oceanfront decking with rocking and Adirondack chairs, along with two high-top tables perfect for morning coffee or sunset chats. Downstairs, rinse off in the large outdoor shower, grill dinner on the propane grill, and enjoy two golf carts (6-seater + 4-seater) for easy island exploring.

Club Access
Guests may purchase a temporary Lifestyle Membership to the Bald Head Island Club, featuring golf, tennis, fitness, pools, and both casual and fine dining. We’ll provide the form and details—just reach out when booking!

Things to Know
• Beach towels provided
• Large laundry room
• No parties or events allowed
• Professionally managed and maintained for your comfort


REVIEW
Date of Stay - March 13, 2016
Five Stars! Our party of 10 enjoyed a wonderful spring break week at Life on the Sea! The home offered plenty of room and privacy for our group of 4 adults and 6 college students. The home is definitely a great vacation spot for all ages and occasions! We love to cook and enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen. The beachfront location is ideal and the views from the house are magnificent. The home was very clean and so nicely decorated. It was nice to have two golf carts to explore the island. Lots of fun was had by all! We will definitely be back and will recommend this lovely home to all our family and friends!

REVIEW
5 Stars!
Date of Stay -Jun 16, 2017
We enjoyed our stay at Life on the Sea! The location is ideal. We were so happy to find nice beach chairs. The layout worked well for us and we appreciated having private bathrooms off of each bedroom and a separate space for the kids to watch movies. The views and the light in the house because of its windows and its openness make it an uplifting place to be.

REVIEW
October 2017
We spent a wonderful week here for our daughter's wedding. The house is incredible! We enjoyed being across the street from the ocean. Our 80-year-old grandmother appreciated having her room on the main floor and she had no difficulty with the steps going to the beach. Interestingly we discovered bioluminescent photo plankton on the beach. Stomping the sand or swishing your foot on the sand at night create a dazzling sparkle show. Amazing. The property manager was so helpful and everything went so smoothly could not have asked for a better place or a better property manager.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Within two weeks of booking, guest must acknowledge having read the Rental Agreement by messaging property management thru the VRBO platform.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now Renting Summer 2020
Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now renting Summer 2021
Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now Booking Summer 2019

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.3 mi (48-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club to downtown Bald Head Island?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Bald Head Island.

Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Nightly Sunsets. Near Shops & BHI Club Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome 1week stay at “Life on the Sea”!! A perfect fit for our family of 12 (grandparents, parents & kids) All was spotless and kitchen was well appointed (excellent appliances) to make cooking for our group very easy. Appreciated the beach chairs, beach carts & boogie board. (Even a life jacket for the youngest!). Would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location and great house layout for a big group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for our BHI stay!

This was our first time on BHI! Life on the Sea was so convenient to the BHI Club and the Market. We loved that we were right at the beach access and had a large, quiet stretch of beach so close!All of the bedroom suites were comfortable and were beautifully decorated. Each of the four adult couples had plenty of room to spread out in their own space. We enjoyed hanging out in the common areas upstairs and down. My son-in-law was our on-site chef for the week. He found everything he needed in the spacious and well-appointed kitchen. The property had everything we needed. Edie and Katie were attentive to all our questions both before and during our stay.We made so many wonderful memories this week! We will definitely make plans to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time staying here

We enjoyed our time and hope to stay here again. It really is a beautiful house in the perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach week!

This is an amazing house. Beautifully furnished and comfortable. Plenty of beach equipment. It was truly a home away from home
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Silversides Review

Great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hallie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House Growing Up :)

We have stayed at many homes on Bald Head Island, but this was a fan favorite! This house was the perfect combination of being well appointed but not too much so. It reminded us of beach houses we grew up going to, and you can tell a lot of love and care is put into this house. Its location right across from the beach access is wonderful, SUPER easy to get on/off beach. Also, it is on a very private street which dead ends so we never felt like there was any traffic and safe for kids to walk across the road. We had read reviews commenting the golf carts were old. We did not feel that way at all and actually got comments on how plush the seats were! (For context, we have stayed in homes where the carts were much older.) The bunk room was a hit for our 3 kids, 3/5/7. The king bed on the first floor is memory foam, so that took us a night to get used to, but it was very comfortable! Kitchen was well appointed, everything you needed for a week at the beach. I would make sure to bring a fly swatter, when the doors open the flies seem to make their way in :) The only other note I will make is make sure to bring shoes (splinters) and for older adults, you do need to be able to walk up and down a flight of stairs to access the main living spaces :) Bathrooms were small on top floor but not bothersome to us. We would CERTAINLY return, this is a lovely house!! Thank you for allowing us to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location - Perfect for Family Vacation

Good house, updated. Nicely laid out. Perfect location to BHI Club which has amazing pool area for kids!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home and location

Clean, family-friendly vacation home very close to walkover to beach. Golf carts were in great condition. All was as listed. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home in BHI for a fun week!

Life on the Sea is a very comfortable home at BHI. Our multi-generational family had plenty of room to spread out and we loved the location. You can get anywhere on the island very easily. And the beach access is right across from the driveway which made it super convenient with two toddlers! The house is beautifully renovated with cozy furniture and a large kitchen where we enjoyed cooking. The property managers are wonderful to work with and even offered us an extra cart and early check in! Plenty of beach chairs for everyone and a large deck for relaxing and star gazing! We have stayed in many properties on the island and this was a favorite.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie H., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Trip

The property we stayed at, Life on the Sea, was perfect. We had a wonderful time there, and the house was very comfy and user-friendly for our whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lupe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location - priced too high

This was our 4th trip to BHI. This house had a great location on the island with access to everything and convenience. For the price we expected a bit more. Beds were not comfortable and squeaky, refrigerator does not have a water line and freezer was not working well. For an island I would think they would not want so much waste of water bottles and would have a filtered water line. We had a family of 10 and went through more than a case a day and had to buy gallon jugs as well. Kitchen faucet while cute was not functional. Bummed there was no ocean view from main level. You can only see the ocean from the top floor 2 bedrooms (not the bonus space). One bedroom with King has the smallest bathroom I've ever used (I left a drawer open and locked my husband inside) and the other bedroom has twin beds. The large golf cart is old and in need of repair (windshield broken, steering was a workout in itself) the second one is old but in decent condition. But all in all a great house, space, access to the beach. Storage and shower under house was fantastic. I would have given it a 5 star if the cost was less but we paid $14k and just expected more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANE T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Voted favorite beach by our family

We have spent many summers at Kiawah and Figure Eight and we were surprised we liked Bald Head even more! There were 5 adults and 3 children under 8 in our group. The ferry ride over was magical to the children as well as the adults and everything worked seamlessly. The house was clean, comfortable and well stocked. The beds were comfortable, the location on Silverside Trail was very convenient to the entire island and the beach in front was huge….even at high tide. The property managers were dreamy to work and responded very quickly to every question we had. It’s a wonderful house for families and we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness

BHI Summer Get Aeay

We have been coming to BHI for years and love it! Life on the Sea accommodated our family of 9 with age ranges 1-70 (4 were children) very well! House is roomy, good kitchen items, lots of porch space, 2 golf carts and close to market! We were disappointed that we could not see the ocean from the main floor or from main floor porches as it is oceanfront property. The proximity to the beach was great especially with children and beach toys/chairs! We did have issues getting TV on and with fridge beeping due to filter change needed. We had a fun week at Life on the Sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our 2nd Year at Life on the Sea!

We are a group of 3 couples that have an annual trip to BHI each spring. We loved our 2nd year staying at this property. It is perfect for our group for many reasons - beach access, large deck, kitchen/bar, location to market & BHI Club, bedrooms with private baths, 2 golf carts. Edie and Katie are great - always check in on us and care that everything is in order. Plan to book again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

todd l.

Liked: Cleanliness

review

Property was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Una K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kelly family vacation

Katie was extremely responsive, house was all that we had hoped for and we got to see the turtles hatch right in front of the house. Amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

katherine b., Richmond, Va

Liked: Cleanliness

First BHI oceanfront rental!

Loved being right near the boardwalk to beach. Three grandsons loved the chance to boogie board several times a day. House is beautifully decorated with pleasant colors throughout. Loved having two kings and the children’s bunkroom was perfect. Central location close to market and BHIC was great. Missed having bicycles for us to ride with our grandsons. Edie is great to work with and trust she will take care of any problem that might come up. The massive windows all throughout the house add so much to the experience. Missing our Life at Sea already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

The house was wonderful! The walk to the beach was unbeatable! Easy check in and the house was equipped with everything we needed . Hope to stay again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Towles L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good sea life

We all loved the house. Everyone had their own space, which is critical with three teenage girls and one dad, this but the common areas were also adored. We could tell from the pictures we’d like the great room and all of its light. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

another wonderful week at BHI !

Property was very nice! One thing that is needed is flaps for the golf cart when the weather is not so good (rain and cold).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Overall we enjoyed our stay. This place is just a few steps to the beach and the sounds and views are so peaceful. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of space for our group to come together but then retreat to our individual rooms for privacy. We unfortunately had an issue with the air condition during our stay but it was addressed in a timely manner. Overall, we enjoyed our time here...beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved Life On The Sea

My husband and I started vacationing at Captain Charlies in 2004. Along the way, several couples have joined us and now it has become an annual vacation for our group of 6. With Captain Charlies not available for rent this year, I searched for a property that could match that experience. Life on the Sea did that and more. We loved the remodeled house with great kitchen and open floor plan with all the windows, front deck with lots of seating, easy beach access, location on island (close to market and BHI club), beach chairs/towels and great views from the bedrooms. Also, the property management was great. We fortunately didn't need to contact them with any issues during our stay, but good communication and information before and after our trip with texts on first and last days checking in with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022