BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Beach AND Maritime Forest

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View of 2/3 of south side of home from gazebo.  MBR wing & crofter not in view.
A FULLY equipped cook's kitchen with lots of cooking gear
South side of house with MBR wing & screen porch in background.
We furnish some bikes:-).  Bring your helmets. You can rent more bikes on island
Fenced yard makes it easy to keep an eye on kids and dogs.
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10Outstanding
(55 Ratings)
"We had such a wonderful stay at this Bald Head Island home! The house was extremely comfortable, beautifully maintained, and so well equipped—it truly had everything we needed and more. From the momen..."
Brooke H.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(55 Ratings)

House in Bald Head Island, NC

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental



BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, the beauty & serenity of being tucked into the edge of the maritime forest right before the forest transitions into beach topography AND a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to arguably the best beach access on Bald Head Island. This is the last non-private beach access before the developed portion of Bald Head Island transitions from a dozen or so homes north of the beach access into miles and miles of undeveloped beach. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS is also near the Shoals Club. A 4 and a 6 seat golf cart to explore the island are included in the rental.

I'm Tom and my background is Design-Build and interior design and my "better half" is Lindy and her background is interior design and international furniture sales. We are SuperHosts on the "other site" and Premier Hosts on this site for the 6 bedroom vacation rental we do on our farm near Chapel Hill NC and have enjoyed hosting VRBO guests on our farm so much that we bought this home on Bald Head Island to do our "design and construction magic" and open it up to other families to enjoy.

Here is what differentiates our Bald Head home from the typical Bald Head home:

1. A quiet and shaded maritime forest setting where the maritime forest is beginning its transition into beach topography yet only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk to arguably the best beach access on Bald Head
2. The contemporary and comfortable design flair of the interior
3. Large "retreat style" bedrooms that are well-separated (no two bedrooms or bathrooms share a common wall) and give folks a chance to get away from the group and have privacy when they want some autonomy.
4. Two over-sized screen porches as well as an open deck , pergola and patio, all on the sunny south side of the home providing a myriad of options for outdoor living .

Best of Both Worlds is located on a quiet street in the edge of the maritime forest yet so close to the ocean the sounds of the breaking waves can lull you to sleep at night.

Enter the beach access that is only a quick 3 to 4 minute walk from our home and turn to your left and walk past the handful of remaining houses on the island and then you could literally walk for hours and see nothing but nature and the undisturbed beauty of miles and miles of untouched undeveloped Atlantic ocean front. No homes. No roads. No artificial dunes. Just literally miles and miles of nature and the Atlantic Ocean taking its course and sculpting the topography without man's interference.

Amenities at BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Beach AND Maritime Forest

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

Map of Bald Head Island, NC


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(55 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We had such a wonderful stay at this Bald Head Island home! The house was extremely comfortable, beautifully maintained, and so well equipped—it truly had everything we needed and more. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home. The location is perfect, with easy access to everything the island has to offer. The owners were absolutely fantastic to work with—friendly, communicative, and quick to respond to any questions. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and can’t wait to come back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Very nice property - we loved all the outdoor spaces and screened in porches. The fence was great to have as we had our dog with us. The Cape Fear location is our favorite location on the island. The owner is very helpful and prompt to respond to any issues.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We loved our stay at Best of Both Worlds! Perfect location, excellent accommodations, great owners. Our dog loved the yard. This house is one of those that looks even better than the photos!
5 / 10·Sep 2022
The house was perfect for us - 4 generous bedrooms, each with it’s own bathroom. The kitchen was a dream - so well equipped that we easily made meals. Everything about the house is lovely from the comfortable way it’s decorated, the layout and especially the location so close to the beach. Tom and Lindy are terrific hosts - attentive, responsive and full of useful information. We would highly recommend this house and if we come back to Bald Head with the family, I know exactly where we’ll be staying.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Beach AND Maritime Forest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Beach AND Maritime Forest pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Beach AND Maritime Forest?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.