Our stay was very relaxing, quiet home, close to the beach, fun for families! We enjoyed the beach, fishing, riding bikes and home-made and take-out meals on the screened in porch. The home is quite comfortable, we enjoyed the island wildlife, and appreciated having the dog along for the trip.

The house was beautifully appointed and perfectly located. We had a delightful week.

Fantastic spot at Bald Head Island- short distance to the beach or market. Property owner communicated promptly when needed. Property had all the amenities we wanted or needed, lovely shaded lot.

This is the best house we’ve ever rented on the island. Perfect location, close to beach, in the maritime forest, close to the market. Seriously the best location. Place was spotlessly clean, and the host was quick to help when needed. Hope to stay here again and again.

Wonderful getaway for me and my daughter to celebrate her graduation from high school.

We loved our stay at Sheltering Oaks. The location was perfect for going to the beach and getting to the market. We loved how it was nestled in off the road. It is a very cozy home. We will be back.

This property is in a good location near South beach, a restaurant & coffee place. We had a great time! We walked to the beach, had breakfast & dinner on the screened in back porch which was nice. We also shopped at the various stores on the island & at the dockside store too. We slept well & enjoyed the house & trip so much. Our dogs enjoyed it too. We didn't have to climb steps at all to sleep or enter the house which we liked. We had no one sleeping upstairs but that was available if needed. Overall a very nice quiet culdesac area & awesome vacation!

This was our first time on Bald Head and we had such a great trip. The house was so cute, clean and a great location! We will definitely be back.

Perfectly located near the only market on the island and a quick cart ride to the beach. The house is clean, comfortable, and felt quiet and private amongst the palms. The host was very responsive to any questions. We would definitely stay here again.

Long weekend, great stay. No issues. Great location near the market and beach.

We chose to rent here for a few days after our wedding. It was the perfect opportunity to rest. The home offered so much privacy, and seclusion. Communication with Kris was excellent and she could not have made our experience any better.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this property and would definitely return! We thoroughly enjoyed eating and relaxing on the screen porch. We ate most meals out, so did not use the kitchen much, but the most important appliance (the coffee maker) worked perfectly. The king size bed was very comfortable. There was a filtered water dispenser available for our use which was great. The golf cart we used ran well. We took out the bikes too, and while they were a little worse for wear, (assuming that’s because its the end of the season) they still worked well enough for us to enjoy a ride to the lighthouse. There is a record player with records which was so fun to listen to! The location is fantastic - easy access to the beach and the market/shops. Everything was clean and comfortable. This is an excellent place to enjoy Bald Head Island!

This is a wonderfully located home in the center of BHI near the beach as well as near to the market. The attractive home is in a quiet and secluded spot.

Clean, great location, easy and relaxing. Loved our stay!!

Really enjoyed our stay. The location is ideal if looking to get away some place quiet and secluded on bald head. Also appreciated that the furniture/appliances/etc were fairly new, especially compared to many other houses we have stayed at on the island! Overall a very comfortable stay.

The property was a great size for us and it was stocked with so many things to make it feel homey. We saw birds and deer outside, but had all the equipment for a trip to the beach, which was 5 minutes away, too.

We visited this property in August 2022 with my nuclear family, my elderly parents, and my (adult) sister. We had plenty of room for everyone and the house was comfortable and well-equipped. The owner was very responsive and checked in proactively. The location is great and very close to South beach, and a short drive to the conservancy and East Beach. I would highly recommend.

House was great and location was great. You can walk to West beach and Market area if you like. House was small, but functional. It has everything you need..... kitchen stuff, towels, bikes, and grill with extras. The only reason I gave it 4 starts and not 5 is because the outdoor shower could use some love. It's hard to rinse dog, so I hooked up a hose up which had lots of holes. Also, you could not change water temp in outdoor shower. Other than that, stay was great! Ohhh, and beds were super comfortable and furniture was great as well.

My family of 5 (2 adults, 18 yo, 14 yo, and our doggie) had a wonderful week staying at Sheltering Oaks. We love the location (being so close to the market, shops, and ice cream store 😊), and the home is absolutely perfect. It felt very clean, well organized and stocked, and very nicely decorated. We definitely hope to stay here again in the future.

We absolutely love this home. Our kids stay upstairs and it provides them their own space (and a little quieter downstairs too ☺️). So close to the ocean, so close to the market & shops, and a quiet peaceful cul de sac. Such a cute home complete with record player and lots of games and comfy beds. We’ll be returning for SURE!

Lovely property in great location on beautiful BHI! Close to beach, restaurants, shopping and groceries. Will be back!

The house was perfect for our family of 5 plus our pup. Clean, neat, and well equipped. The owner’s were very responsive to last-minutes requests. We truly couldn’t have had a better stay.

This house was clean and so well decorated. We instantly felt relaxed. (I have spent the first few hours cleaning at other houses!) I loved the layout. It is not big, but everyone had their own space. It is located close to the market and the beach. We loved it. We hope to stay here again.

This home had everything we needed for a stress free, easy vacation. From the stair-free access for our arthritic dog - PLUS we could bring our faithful dear old companion - to a well stocked kitchen and ideal location, we could not have asked for more. Many thanks for sharing your home with us!

We were thrilled with Sheltering Oaks and could not have imagined a better location for our week on Bald Head Island. The house is a stone’s throw from beautiful South Beach, and a 5-minute golf cart ride from shops, a bar and restaurant, and the market. It’s on a quiet lane in the maritime forest, yet we could hear the nearby waves. Because there is no ambient light, the stars at night are brilliant and fill the sky! The house itself is perfect, set back from the lane on a wooded path. There’s a front porch and a screened porch in back where we enjoyed coffee and evening wine. The living and dining room area has soaring ceilings and is beautifully lit, spacious and inviting. The kitchen is very functional with everything you’d need, and all the appliances work great. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and our bed was really comfortable. I slept great! Kristen and Tally were also wonderful hosts who responded quickly to our questions and concerns. Sheltering Oaks is perfect for a family, a couple, or a small group of friends. We had an amazing time on Bald Head and hope to return soon. If we do, we strongly hope to stay at Sheltering Oaks again!

We had a fabulous stay on Bald Head Island in this charming home. It is conveniently located close to the beach, market, and major thoroughfares. We very much appreciated the 2 golf carts that allowed us to explore the gorgeous island. The hosts were flexible and very communicative. Overall, a lovely experience!

My husband and I stayed for a long winter weekend and found everything to be perfect. Great house in a central location.

My husband and I and another couple had a fabulous stay at Sheltering Oaks. The house was perfect. The owner was very flexible and quickly worked with us to advance our stay ahead of the east coast winter weather at home. We had 3 glorious days of sunshine. The beds downstairs were so comfy. The living furniture was comfortable and the throw blankets and pillows were a nice touch. The kitchen was well stocked and we didn’t lack for anything. We would definitely like to come back.

The cottage is so cute and cozy, nestled in the oaks. Equipped with everything we needed. Walking distance to market and beach. We had a great vacation and can’t wait to return! Thank You!

Great house! Very clean and had everything we needed. Loved the location and enjoyed the record collection. Would definitely stay here again!

This was a perfect fit for our family of 5. (5, 9, 10 YO kids) The loft was so nice and perfect for kids, we didn't even use the spare bedroom, but was nice to have had the option. Location was new for us, but loved being centrally located and VERY close to the market/shops, BHI Club. Two golf carts, handful of beach toys, chairs, bikes, etc. Roku devices were convenient and nice for the kids. Would recommend.

The only complaint I heard was the queen bed downstairs was not very comfortable. Everything else was good.