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Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club

- Welcome to Life on the Sea -

After renting on Bald Head Island for many years, our family purchased an older home and completely rebuilt/remodeled the house in 2015 and recently refreshed it in 2023.

Professionally decorated and designed to maximize comfort and luxury, Life on the Sea is equipped for a fun and relaxing vacation for your family and friends.

We have five comfortable and tastefully decorated bedrooms (Two primaries - one downstairs and one upstairs) each with private bath. Four of the rooms are oceanside with decks. The bunkroom offers a fun sleeping arrangement for the kids.

The first floor boasts a large living area with 50-inch, flat screen HD TV and Spectrum TV with large dining table that seats eight. The entire front of the house is lined with 5 1/2 foot windows (and three skylights) facing the ocean which fills the main living area with loads of natural light and gorgeous views.

The open gourmet kitchen features Thermador appliances, granite counter tops and is flanked on two sides by a breakfast bar that seats a total of five. A dry bar, stocked with a variety of glassware, offers a beverage refrigerator and ice maker.

The upstairs loft has a comfortable seating area with 55 inch, flat screen HD TV with Spectrum TV, along with a game table. In addition, window seats in the dormers provide the perfect spot to read a book. Painted hardwood floors are throughout the house.

A large laundry room is also on the first floor.

Decking expands the width of the house and is outfitted with several adirondak and rocking chairs. Under the house is a large, clean, outside shower and several beach toys, including boogie and skim boards. Beach towels are also provided. The house comes with a 6-seater and a 4-seater golf cart.

Our guests have the opportunity to rent a temporary Lifestyle Membership to the Bald Head Island Club which offers golf, tennis, a fitness club, an extensive aquatic area (kid and adult pools) along with casual and fine dining. Pricing varies with time of year.

If you are interested in purchasing a temporary membership, we will supply you the form and you can contact and pay the club directly.

Parties or events are not allowed in the house.


REVIEW
Date of Stay - March 13, 2016
Five Stars! Our party of 10 enjoyed a wonderful spring break week at Life on the Sea! The home offered plenty of room and privacy for our group of 4 adults and 6 college students. The home is definitely a great vacation spot for all ages and occasions! We love to cook and enjoyed the well-appointed kitchen. The beachfront location is ideal and the views from the house are magnificent. The home was very clean and so nicely decorated. It was nice to have two golf carts to explore the island. Lots of fun was had by all! We will definitely be back and will recommend this lovely home to all our family and friends!

REVIEW
5 Stars!
Date of Stay -Jun 16, 2017
We enjoyed our stay at Life on the Sea! The location is ideal. We were so happy to find nice beach chairs. The layout worked well for us and we appreciated having private bathrooms off of each bedroom and a separate space for the kids to watch movies. The views and the light in the house because of its windows and its openness make it an uplifting place to be.

REVIEW
October 2017
We spent a wonderful week here for our daughter's wedding. The house is incredible! We enjoyed being across the street from the ocean. Our 80-year-old grandmother appreciated having her room on the main floor and she had no difficulty with the steps going to the beach. Interestingly we discovered bioluminescent photo plankton on the beach. Stomping the sand or swishing your foot on the sand at night create a dazzling sparkle show. Amazing. The property manager was so helpful and everything went so smoothly could not have asked for a better place or a better property manager.

Property manager

Edie Surratt and Katie Barker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now Renting Summer 2020
Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now renting Summer 2021
Luxury Oceanfront Expansive Views Now Booking Summer 2019

About the area

Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Frying Pan
  • Old Bridge Diner
  • Southport Smoke House
  • Locals Family Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach and Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Stunning Oceanfront - Expansive Views - Central Location near Market & BHI Club Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silversides Review
Great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hallie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach House Growing Up :)
We have stayed at many homes on Bald Head Island, but this was a fan favorite! This house was the perfect combination of being well appointed but not too much so. It reminded us of beach houses we grew up going to, and you can tell a lot of love and care is put into this house. Its location right across from the beach access is wonderful, SUPER easy to get on/off beach. Also, it is on a very private street which dead ends so we never felt like there was any traffic and safe for kids to walk across the road. We had read reviews commenting the golf carts were old. We did not feel that way at all and actually got comments on how plush the seats were! (For context, we have stayed in homes where the carts were much older.) The bunk room was a hit for our 3 kids, 3/5/7. The king bed on the first floor is memory foam, so that took us a night to get used to, but it was very comfortable! Kitchen was well appointed, everything you needed for a week at the beach. I would make sure to bring a fly swatter, when the doors open the flies seem to make their way in :) The only other note I will make is make sure to bring shoes (splinters) and for older adults, you do need to be able to walk up and down a flight of stairs to access the main living spaces :) Bathrooms were small on top floor but not bothersome to us. We would CERTAINLY return, this is a lovely house!! Thank you for allowing us to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley B., Denver, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - Perfect for Family Vacation
Good house, updated. Nicely laid out. Perfect location to BHI Club which has amazing pool area for kids!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home and location
Clean, family-friendly vacation home very close to walkover to beach. Golf carts were in great condition. All was as listed. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home in BHI for a fun week!
Life on the Sea is a very comfortable home at BHI. Our multi-generational family had plenty of room to spread out and we loved the location. You can get anywhere on the island very easily. And the beach access is right across from the driveway which made it super convenient with two toddlers! The house is beautifully renovated with cozy furniture and a large kitchen where we enjoyed cooking. The property managers are wonderful to work with and even offered us an extra cart and early check in! Plenty of beach chairs for everyone and a large deck for relaxing and star gazing! We have stayed in many properties on the island and this was a favorite.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edie H., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Trip
The property we stayed at, Life on the Sea, was perfect. We had a wonderful time there, and the house was very comfy and user-friendly for our whole family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lupe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - priced too high
This was our 4th trip to BHI. This house had a great location on the island with access to everything and convenience. For the price we expected a bit more. Beds were not comfortable and squeaky, refrigerator does not have a water line and freezer was not working well. For an island I would think they would not want so much waste of water bottles and would have a filtered water line. We had a family of 10 and went through more than a case a day and had to buy gallon jugs as well. Kitchen faucet while cute was not functional. Bummed there was no ocean view from main level. You can only see the ocean from the top floor 2 bedrooms (not the bonus space). One bedroom with King has the smallest bathroom I've ever used (I left a drawer open and locked my husband inside) and the other bedroom has twin beds. The large golf cart is old and in need of repair (windshield broken, steering was a workout in itself) the second one is old but in decent condition. But all in all a great house, space, access to the beach. Storage and shower under house was fantastic. I would have given it a 5 star if the cost was less but we paid $14k and just expected more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANE T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Voted favorite beach by our family
We have spent many summers at Kiawah and Figure Eight and we were surprised we liked Bald Head even more! There were 5 adults and 3 children under 8 in our group. The ferry ride over was magical to the children as well as the adults and everything worked seamlessly. The house was clean, comfortable and well stocked. The beds were comfortable, the location on Silverside Trail was very convenient to the entire island and the beach in front was huge….even at high tide. The property managers were dreamy to work and responded very quickly to every question we had. It’s a wonderful house for families and we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
BHI Summer Get Aeay
We have been coming to BHI for years and love it! Life on the Sea accommodated our family of 9 with age ranges 1-70 (4 were children) very well! House is roomy, good kitchen items, lots of porch space, 2 golf carts and close to market! We were disappointed that we could not see the ocean from the main floor or from main floor porches as it is oceanfront property. The proximity to the beach was great especially with children and beach toys/chairs! We did have issues getting TV on and with fridge beeping due to filter change needed. We had a fun week at Life on the Sea!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our 2nd Year at Life on the Sea!
We are a group of 3 couples that have an annual trip to BHI each spring. We loved our 2nd year staying at this property. It is perfect for our group for many reasons - beach access, large deck, kitchen/bar, location to market & BHI Club, bedrooms with private baths, 2 golf carts. Edie and Katie are great - always check in on us and care that everything is in order. Plan to book again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

todd l.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
Property was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Una K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kelly family vacation
Katie was extremely responsive, house was all that we had hoped for and we got to see the turtles hatch right in front of the house. Amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

katherine b., Richmond, Va

Liked: Cleanliness
First BHI oceanfront rental!
Loved being right near the boardwalk to beach. Three grandsons loved the chance to boogie board several times a day. House is beautifully decorated with pleasant colors throughout. Loved having two kings and the children’s bunkroom was perfect. Central location close to market and BHIC was great. Missed having bicycles for us to ride with our grandsons. Edie is great to work with and trust she will take care of any problem that might come up. The massive windows all throughout the house add so much to the experience. Missing our Life at Sea already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
The house was wonderful! The walk to the beach was unbeatable! Easy check in and the house was equipped with everything we needed . Hope to stay again !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Towles L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good sea life
We all loved the house. Everyone had their own space, which is critical with three teenage girls and one dad, this but the common areas were also adored. We could tell from the pictures we’d like the great room and all of its light. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
another wonderful week at BHI !
Property was very nice! One thing that is needed is flaps for the golf cart when the weather is not so good (rain and cold).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Overall we enjoyed our stay. This place is just a few steps to the beach and the sounds and views are so peaceful. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of space for our group to come together but then retreat to our individual rooms for privacy. We unfortunately had an issue with the air condition during our stay but it was addressed in a timely manner. Overall, we enjoyed our time here...beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Life On The Sea
My husband and I started vacationing at Captain Charlies in 2004. Along the way, several couples have joined us and now it has become an annual vacation for our group of 6. With Captain Charlies not available for rent this year, I searched for a property that could match that experience. Life on the Sea did that and more. We loved the remodeled house with great kitchen and open floor plan with all the windows, front deck with lots of seating, easy beach access, location on island (close to market and BHI club), beach chairs/towels and great views from the bedrooms. Also, the property management was great. We fortunately didn't need to contact them with any issues during our stay, but good communication and information before and after our trip with texts on first and last days checking in with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean, very well-appointed
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Life on the Sea. The house is very well appointed (the most well-equipped house we have stayed in), the beach and location were ideal, and the property managers were extremely responsive and sweet when we reached out with a couple of questions both before and during our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Magical Wedding Week
The house was perfect for our Wedding Week. The house flows so well for entertaining large family gatherings. Rooms are setup up for our family as well. Loved it. Edie and Katie our property managers were a joy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stef A., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great time at Silversides!
We love this house - comfortable, well equipped, easy access to the beach and a quick cart ride to the market and the ferry. This is our 2nd time renting this property and we had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Katie & Edie were terrific to work with and helped address any issues that arose during our time there. Rent this house - you won't regret it! ;)
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Awesome location, really great layout for multiple families, nice kitchen! Property managers were incredibly responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G., Arlington, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific BHI vacation home
This house is ideal for multiple families. The configuration of the house is ideal. Edie and team were terrific to work with. They were incredibly responsive and available to us to ensure we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Six kids at the Sea
Wonderful home, perfect location! We had two families of five plus a babysitter and the house felt very spacious and comfortable. The location was ideal to walk across to the beach or hop on golf carts to try another public access point to the beach. Everyday we went to the beach and the BHI Club and had a great time! House was very comfortable although the couches and linens were heavily stained and could use a deep clean. The staff all over the island were very nice and helpful and it was a lot of fun to explore the island on the 2 golf carts everyday. We saw turtles, alligator and even a shark from a safe distance. Everyone had a memorable time and we would absolutely return. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021