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

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Pool
Outdoor dining
TV, toys, books
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Bald Head Island Conservancy
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bald Head Island Lighthouse
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)

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About the neighborhood

Bald Head Island

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Cape Fear Station vacation home, you'll find Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bald Head Island Conservancy - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

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
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
• Be out of the house by 10:00 am on checkout day. • Load and run dishwasher. • Wash, dry and fold BEACH TOWELS. • Leave beds made up. • Gather towels in bathroom floor.
• Throw away or pack all food items. • Take out trash. • Put ‘yes’ sign on front of garage for garbage pick-up. • Park both golf carts in garage, plug them in to charge, close and lock garage doors.
• Leave golf cart keys on the key rack in kitchen. • Lock all doors (front porch, back porch, crofter, garage). • Put at least one house key back in lock box.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

You must be a licensed driver to drive the golf carts. All NC driving laws apply to golf carts on the island.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: we have a pack-n-play crib and a booster seat

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. 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 Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Bay Beach and 19.7 mi (65-min drive) from Carolina Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ultimate Bald Head cottage. Shoals Club/BHI Club access w/ GOLF. 2 golf carts. to downtown Bald Head Island?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Bald Head Island.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was cute and cozy and clean! The setting in the woods was very charming. We had our coffee each morning on the screen porch and were entertained by the squirrels chasing each other around. Location was excellent. Added bonus, the king bed was so comfortable! Host was awesome and very helpful. 100% recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I stayed at Gaga’s Gift to unwind after beach week with ALL of the family in another spot the week before. The house, and the Surfman’s Walk community were quiet and peaceful. House was well-stocked and the bed was comfortable. The pictures are accurate. Catherine was great to work with—she got back with me quickly whenever I had any questions. We love the East Beach location and recommend the Shoals Club membership for easy access to the beach and its others amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay, very comfortable place (beds, couches, hanging couch on the back porch, etc.) with decorations that are on point. Very clean and having a washer/dryer proved very convenient along with a well equipped kitchen. Catherine & Brian were excellent hosts and made everything seamless. We enjoyed the provided bikes and having 2 golf carts was perfect for our family. We have stayed at many different places on BHI and will certainly come back to this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully cozy house in a perfect location! It had everything we needed and then some, and the host was so helpful and lovely. Definitely the best rental experience we’ve had on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness

BHI vacation

Our family of 4 loved the week at this Bald Head Island property. Friendly host and easy check-in made us feel welcome. Perfect location in our favorite neighborhood of Surfman’s Walk, as well as functional kitchen, comfortable living room, clean bedrooms/bathrooms, and two golf carts. Hope to stay here again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a wonderful stay at Gaga’s Gift. The home was clean and very well appointed. We had all the amenities needed. The screened porches were perfect for our morning coffee. We loved the proximity to the beach and Shoals Club. Our host was very responsive and friendly. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay and Catherine went out of her way to accommodate our family. The kitchen was stocked and house was very clean. Great location and loved all the attention to the little details.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and cozy

A quick ride, bike or walk to the best beach on the island. The house was well stocked and worked out perfectly for our family of six.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bald Head

Great home! Great location! Everything you could need
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation home!

Gaga's Gift was exactly what we needed and as advertised. The house is lovely and comfortable and has the best-equipped and stocked kitchen I've ever had on BHI. The owner was attentive and communicative about everything. We loved our time in her house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

So peaceful!

This is the perfect location to get away from the busyness of life! A tranquil space with all the amenities you need for your vacation! Catherine was wonderful; very responsive and accommodating! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend away!

We had a wonderful stay here in early May! The house is in the perfect spot to be close to some great beaches and it is an adorable location that feels like a private oasis. We enjoyed the amenities provided which include bikes and golf karts and communication with the hosts was seamless. They were so kind to offer a late check out on our last day so we could enjoy our time a little longer! We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tessa s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Amruza B., Silver Spring

Liked: Cleanliness

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

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Aaron O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall memories at the beach

We had a wonderful week here! From the initial booking, Catherine the Host kept us on track for our Bald Head vacation by affirming that we had our ferry/tram tickets ordered to answering questions that popped up before our arrival. This place was perfect for us (myself, my husband our son, his wife and their 1 year old daughter). My husband and I stayed in the crofter and slept like babies. It’s completely separate from the house, but only a few steps away. The separation made it so nice because baby girl woke up earlier than we did, but any noise in the main house didn’t wake us up at all. Highly recommend the separate sleeping options that this place provides. It was truly a home away from home place to stay and had everything we needed and I can’t think of anything it didn’t have. Our son left his fishing rod in the garage by mistake, so I guess we’ll just need to schedule another trip back to retrieve it. As if we need an excuse 😜.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest haven

Catherine’s home was the perfect spot for a family vacation with 2 toddlers. Close enough to the most beautiful beach on the island to run back when we forgot something, or to take the bikes instead of a golf cart. Located in the thick jungle-like maritime forest, offering shade and peace in between beach trips. The back entrance of the house leads out onto a maze of boardwalk paths through the forest. Everything in the house worked as described, and Catherine generously arranged (and paid for) extra rental bikes for us when hers went missing. The house is well-equipped with games, beach toys, boogie boards, etc… We did not end up using the crofter, but fit 2 families of 3 comfortably in the main house. The turtle conservancy headquarters is around the corner- there is a sandwich and Italian ice window there. The shoals club down the street offers several dining options, 2 pools, and beach umbrella/chair service. Catherine was very responsive and helpful with the reservation and any issues that came up during our visit. Highly recommend - hope to be back in paradise soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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