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One level home with ocean views from back deck!

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4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Bay Beach
    4 min walk
  • Bald Head Island Country Club
    8 min walk
  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail
    27 min walk
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    52 min drive

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About the area

Bald Head Island

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kent Mitchell Nature Trail with a stay here. Smith Island Museum of History and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bald Head Island Country Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Koko Cabana
  • Frying Pan
  • Old Bridge Diner
  • Southport Smoke House

About this property

Entire place

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

One level home with ocean views from back deck!

BEST FEATURES!

Spectacular views off the large back deck
Right across from beach access
Wide open floor plan with plenty of living space
2 Master Suites

Prepare to be very surprised with how comfortable and convenient Fish Tale is for your vacation. The view is spectacular, the floor plan is open and comfortable, and unlike many houses along the beach we are only steps from the nearest beach access so no driving needed!
Fish Tale is the home on Bald Head that you will rent year after year. Just ask our guests! Walk through the front door, take in the sweeping views of the Atlantic from almost every window, and relax instantly on the huge sofa in the wide open floor plan. You will soon be sharing your own 'Fish Tales' with friends about your adventures on Bald Head Island.

This home is perfect for two-three families or 3 couples, with 2 master suites (king beds), a queen bedroom, and a bunk room with full twin bunks, built in bunks suitable for teens and younger (not quite twin size mattress) and full size crib.
Dining in? No problem! The kitchen is very well stocked (many families say they will always rent for Thanksgiving due to many pots, pans, appliances, serving ware, etc). Add to that a large round dining table that easily seats up to 10 with spectacular views of the ocean!
The open floor plan with a soaring ceiling makes living in Fish Tale most enjoyable. The living area is open to the kitchen, dining area, and sunroom. Although it is open, the bedrooms are tucked privately off the open living area. There are also several sitting areas to read, puzzle, enjoy coffee, or just admire the view. The most popular places to relax however, are the sunroom to view the sunrise and the deck to soak in the sunset. Just gorgeous!
Fish Tale truly has something for everyone. We provide high speed wireless internet and DVR service on the TV. So you can head to the beach but not miss your game, favorite show, or golf match. Although this is not a new home, it sure has fun, updated furnishings and linens. All guests comment on the comfortable and high quality beds, pillows, and linens.
We are extremely kid and beach friendly! Home includes a high chair, booster chair, 2 full cribs, pack and play, toys, books, and beach and pool toys and floats/boards. You will enjoy the quality beach chairs, beach towels, beach bags, and private outdoor shower. Our goal is to be sure all amenities are in working order and ready for you! We provide access to one double kayak as well. Let the exploring begin!!
Fish Tale is conveniently located on South Beach just steps from a beach access. We are close to the Bald Head Island Club, the Maritime Market. Two 4-seater golf carts are available for your use.
Access to the BHI club is available with separate purchase directly through the club.
Keywords: beach house, beach home, ocean view home, open floorplan, beach view, Bald Head Island
**We cannot guarantee ice makers or water dispensers to be operable in the rental
Tram Reservation Address: 335 S Bald Head Wynd


Turn Date in PEAK SUMMER SEASON: SUNDAY

Club Option for separate purchase: BHI Full Access (GOLF ACCESS AVAILABLE)

**Club memberships are different for every house and depends on dates. For club rates please contact the clubs directly or go on their websites. We do not control club rates or availability

Pets: YES (There is NON refundable $300 plus tax pet fee)

Golf Cart: (2) 4 pass golf cart

Coffee Maker: Regular Coffee Pot & Keurig

Grill Type: Gas

Bikes: 5 Adult** We DO NOT guarantee bikes, beach towels, beach umbrellas or beach gear

Crockpot: Yes

Highchair or Booster and Pack and Play will be provided with this home

Beach Chairs: 4

WIFI: Spectrum highspeed internet (Password information will be located on fridge)


Interested in Rentals?

**Riverside Adventure Company provides bikes, beach chairs, kayaks, & beach umbrellas for rentals (910.457.4944) http://www.riversideadventure.com

**Coastal Urge provides bikes, SUP paddle boards, Skateboards, body boards, and surf boards rentals (1800.383.4443) https://coastalurge.com

**Cary Cart Company provides golf cart rentals (910.457.7333) https://www.carycartco.com/bald-head-island-rentals/


**Linens and bath towels are included in rental

**Please note this home has outdoor security camera's for security purposes only

**Please see club membership notes:

It is expected that the club memberships will sell out for summer dates and holidays, so we do encourage you to make arrangements with the clubs as soon as you book your rental. All club memberships must be purchased directly with the club. Bald Head Island Services is not able to answer club related questions or coordinate your club memberships for you. Links and how to sign up with both clubs will be sent upon booking your rental.

Property manager

Bald Head Island Services

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

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

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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One level home with ocean views from back deck! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Loved all sections of the open living area, kitchen fully stocked, furniture comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C., Cary, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week!
Better than expected! Great location, nicely decorated and updated. Booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Paradise!
This house made our vacation! So bright and relaxing. If you are looking for a spacious, well appointed home that feels like your are transported to a beach paradise - THIS IS THE HOUSE FOR YOU!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything and more!
This is the one, you’ve found THE perfect home on BHI! Ocean views, steps away from the beach, stocked kitchen, two beautifully furnished master suites, ample space for entertaining, a “library wall” with so many great beach reads, and so much more. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fish Tale
The house is very comfortable and spacious. The photos do it justice. The kitchen is stocked with everything. The view of the sunset and sunbathing on the front deck is amazing. The house is located in a good location on the island because it’s a short drive to the grocery store and restaurants. It also has a beach access right across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beach front home!
Beautiful home! Pictures do not do not accurately show how amazing this home is. Right across the street from beach actress. 3 golf carts, one of which was brand new and comfortably fit all 4 of us. 2 masters on opposite sides of the home, everyone has plenty of space! Cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Beautiful Fish!
Fish Tale is a wonderful home. Great view of the beach from the deck, well appointed and lovely, clean home. Great place for a large group or small gathering. The owners are very generous with usage of bicycles, beach equipment, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Home
The house was perfect! Very spacious living area with a great playroom for the kids. The house was fully stocked and comfortable. Great location! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!!
We absolutely love staying at Fish. Tale. Everything about it was a pleasant surprise! The house was extremely clean, bright and sunny. We had three toddlers with us and certainly did not need to bring one toy! There is a wonderful area for play complete with toys, cars, books and building blocks. The house is located right across from Beach Access 17. It was easy for everyone to come and go. The outdoor shower with plenty of warm water was a major plus. It also serves to keep the house very clean.The kitchen is fabulous and well equipped. We loved spending our days at the beach and pools, and we loved coming home to Great family dinners and evenings at Fish Tale. Thank you for providing this fabulous property.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
We had a fantastic stay at this property - I was pleasantly surprised to find it to be much more spacious and updated in the living areas than I was expecting. There were ample toys for the babies and young kids to play with, we didn't need to unpack any toys that we bought. I was expecting larger/newer golf carts, but the 2 4-seater carts did the job just fine! The kitchen was awesome, overall stay was fantastic. Just wish we would have booked longer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Anna B., Chapel Hill, NC

Great Stay!
Great property, great location with easy walking distance to Beach Access 17, great layout
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Ted C.

Worst stay at BHI
We have stayed at BHI about a dozen times. This was the worst stay yet. For the price you pay, there should be no issues. First issue when we got there was the freezer. It had ice built up below the freezer so the door wouldn't shut. Water was melted all over the floor. Had to call maintenance and freezer couldn't be used. Next was main living room TV. No picture, only sound. Called maintenance. TV is not working and needs to be replaced. So we all as a family could not watch TV together. Everyone ended up in separate rooms to watch TV. Next, we were short towels and floor mats for some reason. Come to find out after 2 days, most of the hand towels, floor mats, kitchen towels were still in the dryer! Cleaniness was poor at best. All of our feet were black if walking around barefoot. Microwave needs replacing. Stove could only get to 350 and worked iintermittently. We ended up having to broil anything we put in there because the oven couldn't get hot enough. Needless to say, almost everything we needed to use or required had an issue. This was a BHI managed property and we will never use them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay at a Very Nice Home
My family stayed at Fish Tale over Labor Day Weekend. The home was perfect for us! The amenities were great. There was a playroom for my daughter to use, a highchair, as well as multiple crib/pack and play options. The kitchen was fully stocked and easy to navigate. The distance to the beach was very manageable (less than a block) with access to beach chairs, towels and toys. Overall, a wonderful stay at a very nice home. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

donna v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome week!
Great house, great weather!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and a very nice house!!!
We really enjoyed our stay here! The location is great, just steps away from the beach. The house is super cute with lots of personalized touches. Everything you need is there. Kitchen is very well equipped. And everything is labeled which is super helpful. Our dog loved it too! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best beach house!
This might be my favorite beach house ever! It's perfect for the big things like location, proximity to the beach, beds, and decor. But beyond that, there are so many small (and medium) details that make this place an absolute perfect vacation rental! The kitchen is super well stocked and the cabinets are labeled, making it easy to find things. The pantry and fridge even had a few essentials that saved us in a pinch. There's a pot of fresh basil and cilantro growing on the front porch with an invitation to water it when dry and clip some when needed for cooking! Love that so much! The games were well stocked and the different seating and table areas were perfect for games, puzzles, reading, napping, or just hanging out. There were tons of great beach toys, chairs, bikes, and other outdoor equipment, all well organized and labeled. The bathrooms came stocked with homemade bars of soap! Loved the sunrise porch and the oceanfront porch. Enjoyed the incredible views from all around. Thank you for a wonderful vacation home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jessica M., Chapel HIll

Liked: Cleanliness
Familiy getaway
The house, location, and views were wonderful. Kitchen was fully stocked. I would prefer a coffee pot to a Keureg though as they are so bad for the environment with the excess trash that is not recyclable. Also, beware of the neighbors black labrador retriever, he bit my daughter as she was riding her bike. It did put a big stressor on the trip but we didn't let it ruin it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

gail R.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday Celebration
Fish Tale's is a wonderful place to stay!!! We were constantly impressed with the attention to all the details that were thought out and provided for on our trip. It is no surprised that Fish Tales is booked most of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

James C., Arlington VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than we could Ever imagine
Easy

10/10 Excellent

scott d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Everything was fantastic. Great layout for family hangout time. Two small negatives were poor water pressure and the plastic liner on the mattress made my back sweat while sleeping.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely equipped beach cottage
This property was a wonderful place to stay the week after my daughter’s wedding. Great location across from the beach. Cute beach cottage, fully equipped. The only minor problem was large palmetto bugs all over the house. Might need an exterminator to come spray. Other than that, perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Katherine O.

Great house
Great house, especially for kids. Great location to beach!

8/10 Good

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was up to par. Furnished with everything you need from cooking , lounging
Our stay was very enjoyable and relaxing. You could not ask for a better place to stay and the sunset view from the deck or living room were 5 stars. There was a few recommendations: There is a leak around the shower door tracking in front right bathroom. The golf carts need to be updated or do some maintenance. The first one we took out, had a flat tire about 2 miles out, had a good walk back. Tires were dry rotten. Went back and got the second one, after it had been charging all night, and it gave out about 3 miles out, we caught a ride that time, needless to say we did drive to far from the cottage anymore.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beach weekend getaway!
Beach home is lovingly maintained with every beautiful nautical decorative detail. Ample room, scenic views, and well organized and up to date beach gear make staying here very enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a wonderful stay with three families all with small children. The bunk room was perfect for the kids and the other three bedrooms were great for the adults. The best part was the sun room area with ALL the TOYS! We didn’t have to unpack any of the toys we brought and the kiddos had a blast. Everything was clean and well organized. The only criticism that we have is that having only two 4-person golf carts was difficult when the house slept so many people. Everything else was wonderful and well stocked! Kitchen was above average. The cooking appliances and the kitchen tools were way above expectations. We loved being able to walk to the beach. The toys and crab pots were great to have as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019