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"The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com

Family-friendly vacation home in Bald Head Island with a fitness center

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A heated pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Step into The Palms, a beautiful forest home on Bald Head Island. With hardwood floors throughout and a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, this spacious retreat offers plenty of room for up to 10 guests. Enjoy the screened porch, deck, and balcony or head out to explore using the two included golf carts.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly

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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.

"The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com

*Beautiful forest home with hardwood floors through-out
*Complete Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops
*Spacious screened porch, deck and balcony
*Deluxe bathrooms
*Temporary membership in the Shoals Club is available, please inquire as to rates
*Two 4 seat golf carts
*Central location - convenient to beach & market
*High-speed internet connection

You'll have the time of your life when you and your family vacation in 'The Palms'. This delightful home is filled with casual, comfortable furniture. It sits on a spacious 1/2 acre forest lot in the center of Bald Head Island: just minutes by golf cart from the beach, Harbor Village and the Maritime Market shopping area.

Bald Head is accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. Visitors and residents travel around the island by golf cart, bicycle or on foot.

The use of two golf carts are included in your rental fee
*Owner is not responsible for any out of service or maintenance issues with these items and they are provided as a courtesy along with the home not contingent on rental home pricing. Tenant is responsible for any damage, loss, or misuse of these items.

LOTS OF ROOM
The spacious, open floor-plan provides plenty of room for up to 10 guests. The first floor living room opens into the dining area with the deluxe kitchen just beyond. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and all the equipment you need.

Double doors open from the dining area to the large screened porch and the deck area equipped with a propane grill. The first floor bedroom and bathroom suite is furnished with a queen bed and can be closed off from the rest of the downstairs area.

The master bedroom has a king size bed. It opens onto a private balcony with a tree house view of the maritime forest. The third bedroom is furnished with two twin beds. The fourth bedroom contains a queen and set of bunk beds. Each bedroom is decorated in a beach cottage motif. The bathrooms are finished with granite countertops and custom tile work.

'The Palms' is stocked with books, videos, games and puzzles in case a rain cloud passes by.

LOTS TO DO
Your vacation will have a temporary membership to the Shoals Club available. The Club has a full-size pool, fitness center. It also has a poolside snack bar and a more formal restaurants. Beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas are available as part of the membership. It is of course optional but we highly encourage all renters to take advantage of this impressive club.

Bald Head Island's 14 miles of beaches can be accessed at any of the 42 public beach entrances. We provide everything you need for a day of fun: boogie boards, beach toys, beach chairs and umbrellas, and beach towels.

You can also rent kayaks to explore the Island's creeks, bicycle to the Harbor for an outdoor lunch at MOJO's, take a hike along one of the Island's nature trails, or enjoy a relaxing day at the newly-opened Spa next to the Maritime Market. You'll be just minutes away from all of the amenities by golf cart.

Our home is a non-smoking home and pets are considered.

We look forward to helping you make memories of a wonderful Bald Head Island vacation.


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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: can smoke on porches

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Be sure the trash pickup sign is turned to yes
Thanks for staying and safe travels home!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Will be considered

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke on porches

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

"the Palms" is Nestled Secluded Half Acre Forest
"the Palms" is Nestled Secluded Half Acre Forest House
"the Palms" is Nestled Secluded Half Acre Forest House
"the Palms" is Nestled on a Secluded Half Acre in the Forest
"the Palms" is Nestled Secluded Half Acre Forest

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-out at "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. ThePalmsHouse.com located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bay Beach. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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