Chic Shellter, Bald Head Island, NC - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2750 square feet

"Chic Shellter" is a vacation dream. Centrally located near the BHI Club and Marina with vistas of the Oak Island light and West Beach, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath is ideal for huge families, girls/golf weekends and everything in between. Gorgeously appointed and professionally supplied and styled by a BHI premiere interior designer, this home will not disappoint. A 5 min. walk to the beach access, this home features a gourmet kitchen, bar, two living spaces, 2 porches. Conveniences galore!


This home is a reverse floor plan with the main living/dining/kitchen/powder and furnished covered porch on the 2nd floor.

The elegantly appointed living room includes two couches, swivel seating and a picture frame Intelligent TV. The entirely outfitted kitchen includes a dining bar to seat 4 and GE Profile appliances. The cavernous dining room offers seating for 8 with additional seating for 4 at the breakfast bar. A wine/drink refrigerator will chill your drinks of choice while you make drinks or coffee at the constructed-in bar. Also on this floor is a powder bath. Gather on the covered porch overlooking the River and the Oak Island Lighthouse. West Beach is a 2 min. walk!

The first floor consists of a roomy porch leading into a gathering space/den complete with a sectional and TV. Also on the first floor are all 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. The spacious primary bedroom features a king bed, sitting area and TV, ensuite bathroom (shower) and walk-in closet. Bedroom 2 also includes a king and ensuite bathroom (shower). Bedroom 3 is a spacious bunk room with 2 sets of bunk beds (additional long twins over queens). It shares a hall bathroom with shower/tub. Bedroom 4 is a queen bedroom that also shares the hall bathroom. Bedroom 5 is a queen bedroom with ensuite bathroom (shower/tub).

Supplied are exceptional linens for a good nighttime's sleep, plush towels for bath and beach and a completely supplied kitchen. Other kitchen amenities include: blander, panini press, waffle iron, Crock Pot, and a crab pot. The home includes 2 golf carts (a 4 seater and 6 seater), a portable crib, high chair, beach chairs and umbrellas available for use. There is also a gas grille and charcoal grille, a spacious/enclosed outdoor shower. We have a outstanding hammock on our porch and a corn hole set is available for guests. A Bald Head Island Club Temporary Membership is available for an additional fee.

About the Area

Located in Bald Head Island, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on a river. 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 Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center.

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)

Getting the best vacation property experience:

When to visit & When to reserve a rental home:

• Summer time is high season in the Southport area. Reserve your rental in Spring or Fall to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer.
• In the Southport area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation rentals are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation home up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special rate.
• Property managers usually offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Southport visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitors guides have coupons for local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Planning, picking, and booking the perfectvacation home:

• Select vacation dates and max budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Chic Shellter, Bald Head Island, NC has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly available on booking pages. Otherwise, call the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds.
• If there's an individual Southport destination you long to visit, browse homes that are either nearby, or those that cater to your needs.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Remember to include your furry companions! Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or could be applied to your contract.

Some things to know before you go:

• Review check in & check out procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and add a note with the instructions to your phone.
• At Check-in, record any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of concerns.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local attractions.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would back home.
• Re-check every room of the rental property to make sure that you've packed all of your belongings at check-out. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental one final time and scan for any damage. We recommend walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on good feedback to compel more bookings. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your experience find their best rental home. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to remedy it.