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Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views Steps to South Beach Hot Tub and Pet Friendly

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
You can look forward to golfing on site, a playground, and laundry facilities at Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views Steps to South Beach Hot Tub and Pet Friendly. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking, bicycling, and bodyboards at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer

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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.

Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views Steps to South Beach Hot Tub and Pet Friendly

"Sweet Caroline" on Bald Head Island
Highlights:
Sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms - (K/K/Q/Q/Bunk Room with two bunks for a total four twin mattresses)
4 Full Baths
BHI Club*
Pet Friendly
One 6 Seat Golf Cart and One 4 Seat Cart
Drip Coffee Maker and Keurig
Bedding and Towel Linen Service
Beach Chairs, Umbrella, Toys and Towels Provided

FAMILY + FRIENDS AT SWEET CAROLINE = A FABULOUS VACATION

Beautifully decorated to provide a luxurious but family friendly Bald Head Island Vacation.

SPECIAL AMENITIES - Enjoy the ocean breeze and beautiful ocean views from one of 4 sunny porches, nap on the Polly Island Hammock, or soak in the hot tub after a day on the beach.

Fully stocked gourmet kitchen with large island and separate bar area.

There is a large open concept living, kitchen and dining room with vaulted ceilings all flowing to the outdoor dining area and lounging areas.

FAMILY FRIENDLY - pack -n-play, toys, beach toys, boogies boards, beach chairs, linens and beach towels, board games, puzzles, and books a a great outdoor shower.

TOURING THE ISLAND - There is 1x 6-person golf cart, and 1x 4-person golf cart, 3 Adult bicycles* and 1 child bike for riding around the island, 6 beach chairs, boogie boards and an abundance of beach toys, and an umbrella. Please bring your own helmets.

A very short cart ride takes you to the new BHI Club Aquatic Center which features 4 new tennis courts, a playground, short-grass recreational area, workout facility, multiple swimming pools and water slide, croquet course, casual and fine dining and, of course, the George Cobb designed, award winning 18-hole golf course. 'Playing the BHI Club course, you will fall in love with the beauty of the island as you weave your way through around 15 freshwater lagoons, through a maritime forest.

Bald Head Island is only accessible by boat or by a ferry, which departs frequently out of Southport, NC. Southport is 40 minutes from the Wilmington, NC (ILM) airport. A tram ride to the villa is included with your ferry ticket. Reservations are required. Visitors and residents travel around the island by golf cart, bike or by foot.

We have a professional property manager who lives full time on the island to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. They will be able to help with any concerns once you arrive.

Climb to the top of “Old Baldy,” which is the oldest lighthouse on the East coast. It was built in 1817 and originally commissioned by Thomas Jefferson. Hike and wind your way around live oaks hundreds of years old and through the nature paths that Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers used in the ancient Maritime Forest. An upscale grocery market, spa, and shopping area is a short golf cart ride away. Discover the Bald Head Island Conservancy at the end of South Beach, where you can learn about the island’s wildlife. Sign up for classes, including the popular evening “turtle walks” to search for and observe nesting Loggerhead Turtles and if your timing is right even watch their hatchlings heading to the ocean for the first time!

Bald Head Island is on one of North Carolina's southernmost cape islands - Cape Fear. With no cars and no crowds, Bald Head Island preserves the natural beauty and stress-free lifestyle of a simpler time. The island is blessed with 14 miles of pristine beaches, thousands of acres of protected salt marshes, and a spectacular expanse of maritime forest.

*Club memberships are optional and subject to availability. The costs are separate and not included with the rental of the home.
*Homes with fireplaces are deactivated for the safety of the home and guests.
*There may be security cameras covering the exterior of the home for the safety of the home and guests.
*We cannot guarantee the condition or availability of any bikes that may come with the home.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

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 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
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, 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

Property is also known as

3040-249146

About the neighborhood

Map
Bald Head Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views Steps to South Beach Hot Tub and Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views Steps to South Beach Hot Tub and Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views Steps to South Beach Hot Tub and Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views Steps to South Beach Hot Tub and Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Bald Head Island vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach, Kent Mitchell Nature Trail, and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Smith Island Museum of History are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Stunning Ocean and Sunset Views Steps to South Beach Hot Tub and Pet Friendly Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. House was beautiful and very clean. Host was kind, available, and unobtrusive. Our family had a wonderful time and hope to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

leslie s.

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

Great Home

We really enjoyed our stay and the home was a wonderful place for the family to gather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill G.

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

Family Vacation

Sweet Caroline is in a great location - easy access to the beach, short rides to the market and the BHI Club, as well as to the marina area and Old Baldy.The kids pool at BHI Club was a big hit with our grandson as was the morning walks on the beach. The house accommodations were perfect for our family and having access to both golf carts worked out perfectly for us.It was a great week long vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ashley h.

Second year staying here!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our multigenerational family stayed for a second time at Sweet Caroline. The house is int he perfect location and is in such great shape. Everything is so well organized and management is very responsive.

10/10 Excellent

Walter K.

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

Fantastic- Amazing Customer Service

We have stayed at many VRBOs, but this stay was the best. Tyler was an outstanding host and treated us with first class service. This VRBO was great and exactly as described. We would definitely visit this VRBO again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha J.

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

Great

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

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

Wonderful house

Perfect for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

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

Great Time

Great house, great location, the property management team were very easy to work with
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristi C.

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

Easter at BHI

Perfect rental for our families! Great location, minutes to beach access, yet nice & private! House mgrs were terrific & ensured we had everything needed to make our stay wonderful! Our family will definitely stay here for future visits :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit V., Raleigh

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

Amazing Family House

We couldn’t have asked for a better house and stay on the island. Tyler and Barbara are fabulous hosts and the house was just perfect. Beautiful views to wake up to.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Perfect Week at Bald Head

House is directly across the street from beach access and surrounded by trees for privacy. We loved the layout and the kitchen was well stocked with many appliances. Lots of room to be together and also to be by yourself. Great location and management team was exceptional in helping us with anything that came up.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location great. House fine. Fridge leaked freezer side. Some areas could have been cleaner- couch cushions, under couch/beds, showers had some moldy spots. 4 seater golf cart wobbly. A second fridge would be nice as hard to store drinks with food for house this size. Very timely response to questions and concerns. Several visits to manage hot tub- much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Sweet Caroline

Wonderful. Winderful. Small irritants - toilets running & not so easy to drive bigger golf cart and a narrow front entrance which doesn't accommodate the entrance/exit of 2 golf carts.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

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

Beach trip 2023

Location of property was perfect! Family room was spacious and open to kitchen and screen porch. Nice size bedrooms and the decor was great too! Kitchen fully stocked with everything you need! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

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

Great stay

Well stocked and well organized. Easy to find everything. Games and toys for kids and really nice layout of the house. Hot tub set up on the screened in porch is super nice. Plenty of beach items we didn’t have to bring anything extra. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Good experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house and set up nicely.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liam F.

Awesome Family vacation on Bald Head Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Homes on Bald Head Island LLC were very accommodating and easy to work with. The home, Sweet Caroline, was perfect for our entire family. The location was perfect, with easy access to the beach. The house had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Fantastic house and LOVE BHI

It was a beautiful home that is clean, well appointed, and has views of the ocean. The owners went above and beyond leaving us a gift bag, gift cards to local stores, and checked in multiple times to see if we needed anything. You can’t go wrong with Sweet Caroline.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cleanest beach house ever!

We couldn’t be happier with our stay on Bald Head Island! We absolutely fell in love with that little slice of heaven! Kim was a wonderful host, and this was truly the cleanest beach house we have ever stayed in! Minutes to the beach, easy golf cart ride to anything on the island. Adored visiting the Turtle Conservancy (become members) and the late night Turtle Walk was the experience of a lifetime - and my teen boys said it would have been worth it for the late night walk on the beach and star gazing even if we didn’t see a mama turtle!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Rebecca D.

2 Wild Bean Court

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The golf cart batteries wouldn’t hold charge, they are too old,was a constant battle, left us stranded. Expected nicer golf carts for the money we spent for the week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Bright, cheerful and well stocked

Everything was as expected and as described on the site. The walk to the beach was about 2 minutes and easy with children. The owner/manager was very responsive and helpful. The house is well equipped with kitchen items, beach items, bikes and lots of needed baby supplies. The living space is bright and comfortable. Sweet Caroline is at the top of our list for favorite houses we have rented on the island. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Fantastic trip!

Kim's property is fantastic. It's in a great location on south beach with nice views, ocean breezes, and very easy access to the beach. The house was beautiful and comfortable - very clean and exactly as the listing describes. It was well appointed with many new and interesting books, games, kitchen supplies, etc... We especially enjoyed the poker chips and played family poker games many nights. Kim's golf carts and bikes were well maintained and great to explore the island. The best thing I can say is that Kim has thought of everything. Her preparation made our trip very enjoyable and relaxing. Kim was also great to communicate with -- check in and check out were a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janelle P.

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

Wonderful!

A superior experience on every level! Sweet Caroline had everything we needed for our three small grandchildren (the child gate was a welcome surprise!); they even had a large dog crate (we had brought our own, never expecting that thoughtful addition!) The kitchen was well appointed with top quality pans, appliances, etc and plenty of everything needed for cooking in. When we had a password issue on one of the tv’s, Tyler was easy to reach and promptly came out to assess and correct the problem. Before the trip, all necessary info for ferry, tram and stay was sent to us in plenty of time to assimilate and ask any questions in a timely manner. Can’t say enough about the positives! Thank you so much to the owners of Sweet Caroline for allowing us to stay in their lovely home: we will be back again next year with our family for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Sweet Caroline was super sweet!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sweet Caroline exceeded our expectations! We’ve stayed in dozens of homes since we first visited in 1995- including my wedding in 1996 & family reunions every other year since then! Sweet Caroline is our new fav house- amble room for multiple families, great living space, multiple decks offered great views and quiet get-seats, fully stocked kitchen to accommodate our dining with 39 family members. Short walk to the beach & plenty of chairs and umbrellas for a fun & full day at the beach! Excellent vacation & comfy home to relax, recharge and reconnect with family.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kahtra K.

Absolutely Delightful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 8 adults and a 3 month-old had a fabulous stay at Sweet Caroline! The kitchen has great prep-space & wonderful pots & pans. The living space was comfortable & set up well for our game nights. And Tyler was very attentive to make sure everything went smoothly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024