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Escape to Bald Head Island at Shell Cottage, where the charm of a peaceful retreat awaits. Stroll or bike to East Beach, Turtle Conservancy, and Mike's Bites. With amenities like beach chairs and boogie boards provided for your stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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

Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!

A fitness centre, laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a fitness centre.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 not allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Welcome To Shell On Bald Head
Escape to Bald Head this Fall in Cape Fear Station
Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! Bald Head Island

About the area

Cape Fear Station, a neighbourhood in Bald Head Island, is home to this holiday home. Smith Island Museum of History and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Bald Head Island travel guide
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Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Beautiful Soft blue ocean wave on fine sandy beach
    Bay Beach
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bald Head Island Conservancy
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Loco Jo's Grill
  • Oliver's on the Cape Fear
  • Fizzy Janes

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! 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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Welcome to Shell Cottage on Bald Head Island! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very clean and convenient. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a couple's getaway! It is in a great location on the island with quick access to everything but also still with lots of privacy. Dianne was one of the best hosts I have stayed with - super accommodating and quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at a wonderful cottage hosted by the most responsive property owner. Beds and pillows were comfy, golf cart was new and in good shape, kitchen well equipped and loved the convenient East Beach location. Family was super pleased with our stay and expect to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best property on the Island! Stocked with everything you could need and super close to the beach, market and activities. It was so nice to not have to worry about chairs, bikes or anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank N.

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

Mother’s Day Weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful stay. We came to BHI for a 3 night Mother’s Day getaway. The home was exactly what our family needed. The location was great and the house was well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aron K.

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

Relaxing, worry free stay

Shell Cottage is in a quaint spot in the woods, yet only a few minutes to the beach by golf cart. We found the place quite comfortable and in immaculate condition. We'd stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed our stay at Shell Cottage, Dianne was wonderful with booking and communications. We’ve stayed at a variety of places on BHI, and this location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bennett C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect get-away spot! It's a small house, tall and narrow, but beautifully constructed, with lots of little nooks that make great use of the space. The same can be said of the kitchen, which despite being quite petite was one of the best-stocked I've experienced in a rental home—my husband and I had everything we needed to cook up a Thanksgiving dinner! Dianne was a gracious, accommodating and communicate host. Highly recommended for a couple or small family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

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

Excellent Week Vacation

We had a blast the entire week and loved our stay. Highly recommend Shell Cottage for couples or small families looking for a great location and house on Bald Head Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lise N.

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

Great location, great use of space

We so enjoyed our visit. We loved the location, the two golf carts and the layout. We made all our meals and the compact kitchen really worked. We will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Shell Cottage

Great location, accommodations and Diane the host goes above and beyond to help with all logistics.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Beautiful house

We had a wonderful stay! House was very nice and clean and our host was super friendly! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Great for relaxing getaway!

We had a wonderful stay! Check in was easy and home was everything we anticipated. The layout was perfect and furniture super comfortable. Easy drive to beach and on best end of island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

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

Great stay

Great cottage in prime location close to beach and Shoals Club! Master bedroom is lovely and basement guest room would be great for little kids or my big teenager loved having his own little hideaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Empty Nester Get Away

We dropped our two boys at college and headed straight to BHI! Shell Cottage was the perfect place for just my husband and I. We loved our stay and the house is in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Shell Cottage

The cottage was just perfect for our first visit to the island! It had everything we needed and the golf cart was so fun. We loved being in the “forest”….we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Fantastic location!

We had everything we needed and the location was amazing! So close to the conservancy. So easy to get in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

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

Loved this place!

10/10 stars! Loved the Sunset Cottage and location. Perfect place for a couple or small family. Diane was very responsive. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS O.

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

Loved our stay

Had a great stay at Shell Cottage. Would definitely recommend. House is very clean and in a great location. Excellent communication as well. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Perfect location

Perfect for our family of three for a week at the beach! Great location on the island, well-maintained house. Golf carts and bikes in great condition. Stocked with beach chairs and toys. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CC G.

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

Highly recommend!

Wonderful, beautifully-designed property. Well-located and perfectly appointed. Hosts are extremely accommodating and made everything easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary M.

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

Nice stay at Shell Cottage

Shell Cottage is a lovely home on a quiet street on BHI. It worked quite well for a couple visiting the island for a long weekend. Owner was super communicative, quickly responding to any inquiries. Cottage was clean and nicely furnished. Master bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

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

Lovely stay

Our family (with 2 teenage daughters) had a wonderful stay. The cottage was lovely and clean and had lots of essential amenities. The host was amazing with response time to any concerns. We also really enjoy the part of the island that this cottage is in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

Super cute cottage

The property was just as described. We especially loved the awesome golf cart. We enoyed coming back to Shell Cottage after a long golf cart ride around the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

The best!

We absolutely loved staying here! I will be booking for the fam again soon. It was clean, convenient and so comfy! Close to everything, great area for running, walking , easy to get to the beach and definitely get passes to the shoals club. Will be returning very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023