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Reel Life tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station!

Holiday home in Bald Head Island with kitchen and patio

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Tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station, Reel Life offers a PET FRIENDLY beach haven. This three Bedroom+ sleeping alcove/two bath home features a charming white picket fenced yard and welcoming covered wraparound porch where you can stop and relax to birdsong. Inside, step onto warm hardwoods in the well-appointed kitchen with gleaming granite counters and spacious pantry.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Reel Life tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station!

Holiday home in Bald Head Island with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

822714

About the area

Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bald Head Island Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Reel Life tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reel Life tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reel Life tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station!?

Check-in begins at 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Reel Life tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reel Life tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station! located?

Located in Cape Fear Station, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bay Beach. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reel Life tucked into a pretty, wooded bend in prestigious Cape Fear Station! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Real Life was great

The home was very comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay at Reel Life

This was a wonderfully maintained property in a gorgeous location. The host was great to work with, and I would definitely rent this property again. We had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family beach week

A great little house in a great location. The owner was fantastic to work with. We will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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8/10 Good

Caroline P.

Summer stay

This is a great home and amazingly stocked!!! We have been to BHI many times and stayed in many homes. This is a favorite. Very clean, great floor plan and kitchen. Carts are new and there are usable bikes, beach towels, beach chairs, etc. so super helpful. My only suggestions are a table to eat at in the screened porch and/or outside and the auto lighter on the grill did not work. Great location and we had an amazing time! Very easy company to rent from and really responsive.
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10/10 Excellent

Same as A.

Perfect Location

From the moment you enter the inviting front porch, Reel Life doesn't disappoint. The location is perfect, close to the East Beach, Mike's, the Turtle Conservancy, and Federal Road. The inside is serene and comfortable with everything you may need. While we did not need it for our stay, there is a quaint sleeping loft upstairs which is a nice bonus! You also have peace of mind knowing it's a Wendy Wilmot property, which ensures if anything does come up it will be handled!

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

The house and location were great! Fully stocked with toys and entertainment for the kids, including lots of bikes and scooters which was amazing. We loved rocking on the front porch. Golf carts were great. One golf cart is a convertible FYI and needs to be covered outside. Super close to the beach, mikes bites and shoals club. The outdoor and screened in porch furniture could use a power washing, but didn’t impact our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break at BHI

We had a great time at Reel Life! We had never stayed in East Beach before. House is beautiful, with many nice amenities. Easy walk or bike to beach and Shoals Club. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing & Peaceful

We had a relaxing and peaceful Christmas week at the Reel Life. It was a very short walk each morning to the beach and a quick golf cart ride for coffee afterwards. The house is a great set-up to just relax and enjoy the island.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Nest is always great!

Thank you again, Janice. BHI never disappoints.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family vacation

My family of 4+dog had the best time in Ryan & Ashley’s home. It was perfectly located and well stocked with kitchen supplies, beach gear/towel, and kids games/activities. Ryan and Ashley were wonderful to work with. They were gracious and understanding with me when I made a booking error. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Bald Head getaway

We enjoyed our time at The Nest. Great location on a quiet street! Our kids enjoyed the game closet. We enjoyed the expansive porches. Overall the house was well-stocked, would have been nice to have another set of silverware in the house. The owner was very responsive and when we had a small issue, sent someone over immediately.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property!

Excellent BHI home for a family! The property was spotless upon arrival, the kitchen well stocked and all rooms had extremely comfortable beds and pillows. The location is top notch - we love East Beach! We appreciated the map provided upon arrival - a nice welcoming item since we are traveling in from out of town. The only drawback was the home was not acutally fenced in - it was fenced, but not fenced in for our furry family member. Ultimately, not a huge deal as our dog stayed with us most of the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First Time on Bald Head Island

This island pace was relaxed and refreshing. The property was nice, but a bit unkept. We had to wash the duvet cover in the master bedroom our first night because it was dirty. We also had to wash the blankets in the living room before using them. The outdoor space was weedy and unkept with lots of spider webs / cobwebs so we didn’t really enjoy the outdoor spaces. The golf carts were nice and clean, but the power was low on both of them and we had to let others on the road pass us constantly because they were easily overtaking us. Lightbulbs in key locations like over the dining room table were out and need replacing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We found this cottage super clean, updated and very comfortable.

How lovely to find a pet friendly rental that was sparkling clean. The Decour was fresh and updated, the kitchen was very organized and well stocked, and all in all the house was wonderful. There is a lot of attention to detail. I would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Relaxing House Nestled Among the Trees

Nice home with nearly everything you could want during a stay. Pros - well stocked kitchen, kids toys, 2 nice golf carts, smart TV's in multiple locations, multiple grills, great porch space & furniture, nice bathrooms, plenty of beach gear, coolest upstairs bedroom loft area. Cons - some areas could benefit from a deep clean such as shower heads and cabinet area around trash can, bikes are in poor condition and some not operable, HVAC unit is directly outside of the downstairs queen bedroom and can be noise at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

bonnie a., Mechanicsville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First timers

Perfect for our family of 8! We enjoyed everything about the trip /island! It was our first time and we had no idea what to expect, Ryan and Ashley were very helpful! What a beautiful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Poncie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great spot!

We're longtime bald head vacationers and this house was excellent! Very thoughtful -- for example, every time you'd look for a hook, it would be there for your towel. Beds were comfy, yard was great for our dogs. Even though this neighborhood is one of the denser ones on the island, this house was very quiet. Great location for easy trips to the beach! I also lost a golf cart key a few days in, and the owner helped me replace it within 24 hours so we didn't miss a beat of our vacation. Will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Impressions

Overall House is in a Great Location. Property did not provide any Dishwasher or Laundry Supplies. Icemaker kept freezing up and Oven was temperamental. Cart Storage situation was cumbersome at best. Yard could use some tending and not a real fan of the Roaches in the Master Bedroom & Bath.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Wonderful house in a great location! Very clean, nicely furnished, and accurate listing. Owners were great communicators which helped make our first trip to Bald Head easy. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this house over Spring Break. We rented this house 7 years ago, and it is just as beautiful and clean now as it was then! Communication from the owners was thorough and great. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed, and we especially appreciated the first aid kit when our daughter took a bad spill on her bike! We will definitely rent from you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Darian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location

Great location close to beach and amenities. Shoals club was nice if you don't like hauling your beach gear (they will set up chairs and umbrellas for you). If you have smaller kids the house provides a lot of the stuff you need. House is three bedrooms with a bonus loft with a bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful visit!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this lovely home on Bald Head Island! The home was well equipped, clean and having our black lab with us made the walks on the beach very enjoyable. I hope to return to this home as it was peaceful, private and well appointed. Communication with the owner was easy, prompt and helpful. We did not utilize the Shoals Club membership but hope to.do so another time. Many thanks for a very relaxing vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jackie e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house was very well outfitted and the beds were comfortable. Great location on the island
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, location, and owners!

I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best house on Bald Head!

We have stayed here multiple times, it’s a wonderful house in a great location. Most importantly, the owners are great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021