General Features
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Music library
- Video games
- Video library
- 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
- 3 bathrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Bathtub or shower
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Bed sheets provided
- Bicycle on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Cycling nearby
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining room
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- English
- Fire extinguisher
- Fishing nearby
- Fitness center
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Garden
- Golf privileges
- Golfing on site
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Highchair
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In a village
- Iron/ironing board
- Laundry facilities
- Local culture & ecosystem education
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near the beach
- Near the sea
- Next to a golf course
- No elevators
- Onsite parking
- Onsite parking options include a garage
- Outdoor furniture
- Oven
- Patio
- Pet friendly
- Phone
- Recycling
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Tennis on site
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Travel crib
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Uses some LED lighting
- Washing machine and dryer
- Welcoming dogs only
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi available
- Windsurfing nearby
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About this Property
- Sleeps 8
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
Welcome to Sheltering Oaks, a peaceful 3BR/3BA getaway located beneath ancient live oaks and sabal palms on Bald Head Island. Tucked away on a peaceful cul-de-sac at the end of a private driveway, this home offers privacy, comfort, and the ideal setting for a calming island escape.
Just a short walk to the beach (under ¼ mile) and the Maritime Market (about ⅓ mile), you’ll appreciate both convenience and serenity.
Thoughtfully Designed for Families & Friends
The open floor plan creates an inviting space to gather after a day in the sun.
Two cavernous downstairs bedrooms, each with a private full bath.
Private upstairs suite with full bath — ideal for kids or guests who want their own space (with a door at the top of the stairs for added privacy).
Step outside and relax:
Rocking chairs on the welcoming front porch
A screened-in back porch with dining table and rockers — ideal for morning coffee or evening dinners while listening to the distant roar of the ocean
Weber grille for simple outdoor meals
Everything You Need for Island Living
Your stay includes:
Two 4-passenger golf carts
Beach chairs & beach towels
A record player with a curated vinyl collection
TVs, DVDs, Wii-U, games and puzzles
Pack and Play, high chair and queen sized air bed
Optional Club Access
Guests may arrange a guest membership access (for an additional fee) to the Bald Head Island Club by contacting the Club directly. Conveniences include:
Championship golf course
Freshly refreshed pools
Tennis & croquet
Exercise center
Elegant dining
Please note: Guest memberships are limited and not guaranteed.
The Magic of Bald Head Island
Accessible only by passenger ferry and complimentary of cars, Bald Head Island is a rare coastal treasure. Spend your days on pristine beaches, climb the historic Old Baldy Lighthouse, bicycle beneath maritime forest canopies, or savor waterfront dining overlooking the marina. Once you visit, you’ll want to return again and again.
**There is an external security camera on the premises, however it is turned off while guest are staying.
Also please note that there are wild animals on the island. It is not uncommon to see deer, turtles, frogs, toads, coyotes, snakes, and even alligators. Please be respectful of the wildlife and be sure to keep your trash in the designated locked trash receptacles!
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About the Area
Located in Bald Head Island, this vacation home is next to a golf course and near the beach. The Clubs at St. James and Southport Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
This property does not have elevators
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Nearby Restaurants
- The Grille At Bald Head Island Club - 1.0 miles
- Pelicatessen - 1.0 miles
- Mike’s Bites - 1.4 miles
- Delphina Cantina - 1.6 miles
- Shoals Watch Club - 1.7 miles
- Cape Fear Restaurant - 4.6 miles
- Frying Pan - 4.6 miles
- Southport Coffee Co. & Kitchen - 4.7 miles
Nearby Activities
- NC Maritime Museum Southport - 4.6 miles
- Southport City Dock - 4.9 miles
- Bald Head Woods - 1.4 miles
- Oak Island Lighthouse - 3.7 miles
- Fort Johnston - Southport Museum - 4.6 miles
- Southport Waterfront Park - 4.6 miles
- North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 4.6 miles
- Southport Pier and RIverwalk - 4.7 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Maritime Market at Bald Head Island - 0.3 miles
- Old Elegance Antiques - 4.7 miles
- Timeless Treasures Antique Store - 4.7 miles
- Cape Fear Jewelers - 4.7 miles
- Northrop Antiques Mall - 4.7 miles
- Bullfrog Corner - 4.7 miles
- Franklin Square Gallery - 4.8 miles
- Magnolia's - 4.9 miles
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