NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise - Vacation rental home in Bald Head Island, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 3 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

SUMMER WEEKS are Sunday to Sunday and only book direct with me, so please send me an INQUIRY, not a booking request if you would like to book a 2025 Summer week!! I am happy to book direct any other times of the year as well.

Located in the Maritime Forest of Bald Head Island surrounded by lush Palms and ancient Live Oaks you will find this entirely refreshed, freshly furnished home featuring a bunk room and plenty of space to make memories. Its central location, just mins. on a bicycle or golf cart to the market, beaches, BHI Club and marina makes it ideal to discover all the island has to offer.

You can hear the waves crashing as you sit on the enormous front porch that stretches across the front of the home while taking in the view of the Palm trees and calming with your appreciated ones. From both the front door and the screened porch you enter the main living area with plenty of natural light coming from the 2 story living room which flows into the sizable eat in dining area with a constructed in bench and a new, completely supplied gourmet kitchen. There is one bedroom and full bathroom downstairs, and 2 more bedrooms with their own full bathrooms upstairs as well as a laundry room.

Additional amenities include: 1 new four seater and 1 new six seater golf cart, 6 beach chairs, 8 bicycles, 1 infant seat for bicycle and 1 third wheel, sand toys, pack n play and a infant chair(wooden without a tray). There is also both a Kurig and regular coffee makers. This home has been professionally decorated and the owner is mother of six kids so it is completely outfitted for families with toys and games for all ages.

Our home has the option of the Bald Head Island Club home membership which accepts you access to GOLF, all of the pools, playgrounds, and all 3 eateries! This is purchased by you directly through the club for an additional fee. This is the pool.

We purchased this home in 2020 and have completely modernized and newly furnished each space in the home to bring beauty and tranquility to your vacation. All linens are professionally serviced and included with your stay and there are new luxury hybrid beds in each bedroom. We are excited to share our appreciate of Bald Head Island and especially our special place on the island with you!

A personal note from the owners:

Welcome to our little piece of Heaven, Palm Paradise! We live in Apex, North Carolina just outside of Raleigh and we have six kids ages 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 and 5, three boys and three girls. We have been coming to Bald Head Island for the past 8 years. We are so grateful that we found Bald Head Island when our kids were modest. They have had the chance to grow up coming here, there is no other place like Bald Head Island. It is a very special place for us.

When we step onto the Ferry we leave behind the chaos of our daily lives and Bald Head Island is a place we can be fully present. There is something special about having no cars and being fully immersed in nature that accepts you to breath and just be. As soon as we arrive our kids are off on their own exploring on their bicycles and appreciating freedom to be kids in nature. We spend our days at the beaches playing games, surfing and making sand castles, then we head over to the club and spend late afternoons playing in the pool, playground and sunbathing while grabbing some pre dinner snacks. We usually have something in the crockpot or eat dinner at one of the eateries at the club or marina. We round out our evenings with family games around the dining room table or we all sit on the giant sectional and watch a movie together.

There's always a trip or two to the market and shopping is a regular stop for the girls at the four clothing stores, of which thier favorite is Island Passage. The ice cream stops are a daily bicycle ride for us all! My kids favorite is the loco pops at the marina while we watch the yachts roll in and out. The kids usually pair off and go on their own for these adventures. We often go watch the sunsets together and the teenagers appreciate these Instagram photos!

There is the weekly Turtle Trot 5k, which is open to everybody and benefits the Conservancy (plus you get a great t-shirt for participating). You can follow all of the turtle nest hatchings and excavations, which is an striking opportunity for all ages to experience nature firsthand. There are bird outings, kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding, fishing and even nighttime rides to monitor the sea turtle nests with the interns. There are countless activities through the BHI Club as well, from kids' camps, to family games and holiday special events. After all of this activity, don't forget there is a full-service spa to pamper you, too!

Over the years we have created our rhythms of activities we do on the island, as well as peaceful time too. We spent time on the porch listening to the waves and watching the sunsets. Our little ones adore to climb the ancient oaks surrounding the home. This time with our family is priceless. When we are on the island time goes slower and is more intentional. We are so grateful to have this modest part of the island as our own and are excited to share it with you.

This is our vacation home, and we have prepared it to make it yours as well. We have rented many homes on the island, and have learned what we believe a great vacation home should have. We have worked hard to ensure our home has all the luxuries that we would want in an exceptional beach vacation home. As a parent of 6 I know what its like to haul all the stuff this sized family would need for a successful beach vacation and I have tried to minimize this for our guests.

About the Area

Located in Bald Head Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Caswell Beach and Carolina Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Bald Head Island Information Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Tips to get the best Bald Head Island rental home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Booking your Southport vacation rental in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is a good way to save money on your rental home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Southport vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• The earlier your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best properties are reserved early. Reserving your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your vacation home.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner if your group qualifies for a reduced rate.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally will cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Southport visitors guide magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guides have money saving offers on local tours and attractions.

How to select the perfect rental in Bald Head Island:

• To start, have your group choose the best dates and a max budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. NEW GOLF CARTS, Renovated and newly Furnished Welcome to Palm Paradise has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Southport rentals search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available on booking pages. Otherwise, email the property owner before reserving the property. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes pull-out couches.
• Are you looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your family is traveling with pets, search for a property that allows animals. Request details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the owner's contact info to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Document any issues with the rental at check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We especially recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain time stamps that can be valuable if damages are assessed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or coffee maker. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call prevents many issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disrespectful vacationers disrupting your quiet neighborhood. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would've never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can typically help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental property while you are away! Don't let burglars ruin your family vacation.
• At departure, complete a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget anything. Make sure to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the rental one final time and look for damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your family have a wonderful vacation? Most rental managers make it easy for guests to provide feedback. If your property and/or property management company was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to correct it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.