We had a lovely stay at this house. All of the other reviewers accurately describe the wonderful location and privacy of the house. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the house had gates for the stairs that made it very family-friendly. Proximity to the private beach access was also wonderful. We have two primary complaints: the cleaning staff were running behind, so we didn't get into the house until 45 min after the designated check-in time. In their rush to finish up, they didn't restock essential items (e.g., one of the bathrooms was out of toilet paper). BHI services staff was responsive to my email and delivered toilet paper and paper towels early the next morning. The biggest issue were the number of wasp nests around the house; the house is in desperate need of a thorough wasp treatment. During the course of our week-long stay, we had 10 wasps inside the house, 3 in a back bedroom, 1 in a bathroom, and 6 in the kitchen/living room. We suspect there is an entry point for the wasps because we were deliberate about only using the garage door and making sure we went in and out quickly after we found the first few wasps. I communicated this to the BHI Services staff, but no one was able to come out and take care of the outdoor nests during our stay. I would jump at the chance to stay at the house again, but I strongly recommend a thorough pest treatment!

Excellent stay! The beach and the golf carts are certainly a plus! We would have liked more tennis courts to play on the island and it is surprising there is not more coordination between the tram and the ferry! Baggage can get delayed: we waited 2 hours going back to Southport

Really enjoyed our stay!

The hype is real. The privacy you get is enough to make this property worth the price of admission. Plenty of space, perfect views and convenience for multiple families at a time. We will be back!

Wonderful special place on a beautiful part of the island. Thank you for sharing this spot with our family

Looks just like the pictures. About as far as you can get from anything yet still incredibly close (<15 min to Maritime Market). Plenty of space, well furnished.

This property is simply lovely. Saltmarsh Retreat is nestled among the trees on Middle Island — there is not another house in sight, so it feels like a real getaway from the world. It’s tastefully furnished, the kitchen is well stocked, and the view of the marsh is beautiful. Highly recommended!

Our family was able to gather safely for a wonderful Christmas on the island. Spotless, lodge like accommodations with peaceful views of the marsh. Crafted all of our meals at home with ease in the well appointed kitchen! Thankful to find an additional TV in the main living space upstairs. Beds were super comfortable. Enjoyed exploring Middle Island on foot and bike. Views of the sunsets on the dock were beautiful and we enjoyed the private beach access on East Beach.

This place was perfect for us. We’ll be back. The design and craftsmanship is extraordinary. I’m surprised it hasn’t been featured in architectural publications or maybe it has been and we missed them. We loved all that plus that it was private, sort of “at one” with nature, super clean, has great outdoor spaces, well maintained carts and a great light filled kitchen and living space.

Secluded and tranquil stay at this home. It is one of the cleanest places we have stayed on the island. Previous posts stated there were roaches but we only saw one which is minimal compared to the number of roaches in other houses. It is inevitable. Beds were comfortable and kitchen was well equipped! Will definitely be back!

We love this house so much, this year was our first time with an infant and it was so seamless. The owners and property managers really make sure the house is Ready to handle it all. We love that the owners love nature as much as we do. Can not wait for next year!Thank you

Loved the privacy

Lots of cockroaches!No FOX news on TV, why not?Terrible Channel selection on TV.No information on wi fi in any literature, we finally found password on router in a small bedroom hidden around a corner and behind a basket! The dock featured on web site did not exist. No trail along marsh either. Home is beautiful with all needed appliances and accessories.

Not only is the house super cool, they have thought of everything, convenience-wise. It is an easy house to walk into and find everything you need. The kitchen is very well stocked and a joy to cook in.

Our favorite place to stay on Bald Head! A perfect house in a gorgeous setting.

We had a wonderful stay at Saltmarsh retreat right before school started. The house is beautiful and interesting - definitely not your standard BHI house. We loved the reverse layout with the kitchen overlooking the marsh. The house is a short 7 minute cart ride to the closest East Beach access point and a longer 20-ish minute ride to the Marina. The house had everything we needed for the week. The management company was great too - one of the carts got a flat tire and someone came to fix it less than an hour after I called. Overall, wonderful stay and we hope to rent there again!

We enjoyed a week in this beautiful home! This home was so comfortable, quiet, and relaxing. Our kids enjoyed it as much as we did and loved the location. We saw wildlife, enjoyed the practically private beach and explored the forest and marsh. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds are comfortable. I loved being in a home that was designed very intentionally and very clearly loved by its owners. We will definitely come back!

Perfect

The property was beautiful and perfect for our girls weekend away.

I love the location and vibe of this house. It is a very special property on my favorite part of the island. Everything was great. No issues and we really enjoyed our stay. The privacy was wonderful and the communion with nature was perfect. Highly recommend this property.

We needed a weekend away with friends, and the Saltmarsh retreat delivered. A wonderful home on Middle Island, it feels like you’re staying in a treehouse as it is tucked into the maritime forest at the edge of the marsh. And the kitchen fully supported our culinary efforts - a great place. Highly recommend.

This is our second time to stay at this property. It is beautiful and we loved our stay. The one issue that you need to know about is that the property does not have a membership at either club and there is no way to get a weekly access (short-sighted on the part of BHI clubs) but if you want to work out or go to the pool, you are out of luck. IF you don't care about that, this is a perfect house to choose.