The house was great and exactly what we were wanting. The layout is perfect! The kitchen is fully stocked with every cooking supply. The location was great to go to the beach, shopping, etc. We will definitely be back!

House was comfortable. Excellent layout for extended families. Three master bedrooms, one bedroom with four bunk beds and one with two beds. The location could be an inconvenience since it was on the opposite end of the island from the ferry and the only restaurant on that end of the island was for members only, but we planned to eat most of our meals in and we aware of this prior to booking. We wanted a secluded place.

The property is welcoming and comfortable, convenient to the beaches and a mile from the market. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

We've stayed on BHI every year for the last 15 years. We usually rent a different house every year and Rum Runner has been one our favorites. It's located close to Mike's Bites (Pro tip buy a souvenir cup the first day so you get a discount on Italian ice the rest of the week). A short walk or bike ride to Shoals Club and situated near the park at Cape Fear Station. The house has lots of amenities. The kitchen has everything you might need. The was a charcoal grill and plenty of beach chairs for everyone. The 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths were great for our rotating group of 10. There is a bunk room with 4 bunk beds that the 14 year old boys loved. There is one room with 2 twins and the other 3 bedrooms have Queen beds. This would be a great house for two families or one big family/friends. The management was very responsive to requests for information and very easy to work with. The house is clean and bright and was an absolute delight for our group.

Lovely home, very clean and welcoming! We enjoyed our visit, golf carts were great and location is perfect!

Lovely home, very clean and welcoming! We enjoyed our visit, golf carts were great and location is perfect!

We had a fantastic week at This lovely spacious Cape fear station home on baldhead island. Just a very short walk to the beach with gorgeous porches, a superb kitchen to cook Thanksgiving dinner, spacious bedrooms and a very clean and updated feel to all the furnishings. The owner was exceptionally responsive and accommodating to any questions we had. At one point we inadvertently ran over a nail with the golf cart and got a flat tire and she had a new cart delivered within 30 minutes. It happened on Thanksgiving day and she had the other cart repaired by 11 AM the morning after thanksgiving. The home easily accommodates two families and has a very spacious field with beautiful wood floors on the main level. We will definitely rent this home again due to its beauty and spaciousness and the incredible professionalism and responsiveness of the owner.

We had a fantastic week at This lovely spacious Cape fear station home on baldhead island. Just a very short walk to the beach with gorgeous porches, a superb kitchen to cook Thanksgiving dinner, spacious bedrooms and a very clean and updated feel to all the furnishings. The owner was exceptionally responsive and accommodating to any questions we had. At one point we inadvertently ran over a nail with the golf cart and got a flat tire and she had a new cart delivered within 30 minutes. It happened on Thanksgiving day and she had the other cart repaired by 11 AM the morning after thanksgiving. The home easily accommodates two families and has a very spacious field with beautiful wood floors on the main level. We will definitely rent this home again due to its beauty and spaciousness and the incredible professionalism and responsiveness of the owner.

We had high expectations given the cost of the rental & the description; however, we very quickly realized it wasn’t kept up to the standards of even local rentals we’ve used. It was not luxury as advertised; the beds in the two main bedrooms were double beds, not queens as noted in the listing (this made our stay less restful, to say the least); bedrooms had roaches and spiders – we understand those come with the island, but these were abundant. Our biggest issue was cleanliness; it was outright dirty (we are sharing pics w/ the owner). Kitchen cabinets had debris, crumbs and hair; doors were filthy and had not been wiped down for some time; and the main air return was disgustingly dirty. There were not accommodations one expects: highchair, pack ‘n play, beach towels, hair dryer, enough dinnerware for 8 without using plastic. We secured this house in late Nov '20 and the owners required 100% payment at that time for a late July '21 rental. It seemed absurd then and much more so even now.

We were happy to be back in BHI- great house and wonderful location.

We were happy to be back in BHI- great house and wonderful location.

We had high expectations given the cost of the rental & the description; however, we very quickly realized it wasn’t kept up to the standards of even local rentals we’ve used. It was not luxury as advertised; the beds in the two main bedrooms were double beds, not queens as noted in the listing (this made our stay less restful, to say the least); bedrooms had roaches and spiders – we understand those come with the island, but these were abundant. Our biggest issue was cleanliness; it was outright dirty (we are sharing pics w/ the owner). Kitchen cabinets had debris, crumbs and hair; doors were filthy and had not been wiped down for some time; and the main air return was disgustingly dirty. There were not accommodations one expects: highchair, pack ‘n play, beach towels, hair dryer, enough dinnerware for 8 without using plastic. We secured this house in late Nov '20 and the owners required 100% payment at that time for a late July '21 rental. It seemed absurd then and much more so even now.

Beautiful house with amenities galore. Especially loved the extra refridgerator in the garage. Air conditioning problems while we were there, but owner addressed promptly.

Beautiful house with amenities galore. Especially loved the extra refridgerator in the garage. Air conditioning problems while we were there, but owner addressed promptly.

The house is nice, but we had a couple of stressful hours upon arrival. The kitchen wasn’t clean - garbage can full, countertops and table not wiped down - which isn’t the condition we wanted for our first vacation during the pandemic. Also the key was missing so it seemed like we had a potential security issue. The homeowner responded quickly, explained she was using a new cleaning crew, and apologized for their lapses. The cleaning crew returned, but the situation forced me to deal with three unmasked folks of unknown vaccination status while they cleaned and supplied toilet paper and towels. It was an uncomfortable situation. That said, the home is comfortable. We made the decision to head to the beach fairly last minute so this was one of the few homes available. But after doing more research on rental homes on Bald Head Island, it’s not a great value. There’s no view, pool or hot tub. Many BHI homes include access to the country clubs for pools and restaurants. This property only includes the opportunity to purchase a temporary membership. Access to the clubs’ restaurants is pretty important since there are few dining options on the island.

Rum Runner is a great beach house for an extended family group! The house is very spacious, in a great location for the beach and Shoals Club, and very well-equipped. Owners are very responsive and helpful, and everything worked well. We had 3 generations and everyone was very happy!

We had a fantastic time last week in Bald Head staying at Rum Runner. The property is terrific, and was perfect for what we needed for our two families and our two dogs. Anne was extremely responsive and accommodating to any questions that we had. We would highly recommend Rum Runner.

We had a fantastic time last week in Bald Head staying at Rum Runner. The property is terrific, and was perfect for what we needed for our two families and our two dogs. Anne was extremely responsive and accommodating to any questions that we had. We would highly recommend Rum Runner.

The house is nice, but we had a couple of stressful hours upon arrival. The kitchen wasn’t clean - garbage can full, countertops and table not wiped down - which isn’t the condition we wanted for our first vacation during the pandemic. Also the key was missing so it seemed like we had a potential security issue. The homeowner responded quickly, explained she was using a new cleaning crew, and apologized for their lapses. The cleaning crew returned, but the situation forced me to deal with three unmasked folks of unknown vaccination status while they cleaned and supplied toilet paper and towels. It was an uncomfortable situation. That said, the home is comfortable. We made the decision to head to the beach fairly last minute so this was one of the few homes available. But after doing more research on rental homes on Bald Head Island, it’s not a great value. There’s no view, pool or hot tub. Many BHI homes include access to the country clubs for pools and restaurants. This property only includes the opportunity to purchase a temporary membership. Access to the clubs’ restaurants is pretty important since there are few dining options on the island.

There is no reason to stay anywhere else! The house is large, beautifully laid out and decorated, and perfect for two families. The location is the best on the island, as you can be on either south beach or east beach within about three minutes by golf cart. Communication with owners was wonderful and we wouldn’t change anything! Thank you!!

Our stay at Rum Runner was perfect from start to finish. Every detail has been thought of to make this home perfect for a family vacation. The home is spacious, open and comfortable with space for large groups dinners or games or enjoying a quiet moment on the large front porch or back screen porch. The location is perfect, just a short walk to the beach for a sunrise or sunset!! And just a quick ride to the shops and market. We all loved our stay at Rum Runner!

We had a wonderful family thanksgiving at the Rum Runner. House was awesome and well appointed. No detail overlooked. Can’t wait until next visit.

We had a wonderful family thanksgiving at the Rum Runner. House was awesome and well appointed. No detail overlooked. Can’t wait until next visit.

First off, the owner couldn't have been more helpful. So appreciated! The house and location were great. Was able to bring my 12 year old dog to the beach for the first time and he had a ball. A memory for the whole family!

First off, the owner couldn't have been more helpful. So appreciated! The house and location were great. Was able to bring my 12 year old dog to the beach for the first time and he had a ball. A memory for the whole family!

This was the perfect house for our two families for the weekend. The Rum Runner was well outfitted, with a great floor plan and a nicely updated outdoor area/shower. We especially loved the screened in porch area and the great location. Weather was unusually warm during the day, we were at the beach the whole time, with crisp evenings. Another great time at BHI!

Lovely home in a great spot in the island We enjoyed every minute

Lovely home in a great spot in the islandWe enjoyed every minute

We stayed a week at Rum Runner and enjoyed every minute. The house was perfect for our 3 generations, plenty of room for everyone whether they wanted to be part of the fun, take a nap, or read a book. The house was exactly as pictured and described, the owners were very responsive to any questions we had, and the location was great. A short golf cart ride to the best spot on the beach. Would definitely rent again!

This property has all of the amenities you are looking for and has a nice setup for a big family. It is tucked away in the Cape Fear Station area on a quiet and shady street in close proximity to beach access in the popular Shoals area. The home has a beautiful wrap around porch with white picket fences in the front yard, a new deck out back, an outdoor shower and two new golf carts. The Cape Fear station has a park that is just steps away where the kids can play and the dogs can walk.

We really enjoyed our stay at Rum Runner. We were 2 families of 5 each, with 6 total kids ages 10, 7 and 4. The bunk room and twin bed room were perfect and separated from the adults. The neighborhood had quiet streets for the kids to roam around on scooters and the proximity to East Beach was amazing. We made sunset walks to the beach nearly every night. The golf carts are new, the AC worked well and the fridge capacity was more than adequate. We have stayed on the island 4 times previously and rarely do all those things line up.

We were likely the first guests when BHI opened back up from the COVID19 craziness and we found the house to be very clean and ready for us. There were some hiccups - which is to be expected with any beach house -- and they were handled promptly and professionally. The owner went above and beyond to work with us on dates since we originally scheduled a date during the travel-ban of COVID19. The owner really deserves a round of applause for the ways she assisted us! If you have been to BHI and found it to be your "cup of tea" then I think you'll love this place.