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Four bedroom home with private crofter located in the heart of the island close to amenities.

House in bald head island, NC

8 guests·4 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
4.8 · 13 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Two screened porches create relaxed outdoor living with forest ambiance.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Impressive home theater setup and multiple TVs for immersive family entertainment.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Prime Bald Head location: walk to the Maritime Market and short beach rides.

Property details

BEST FEATURES! Centrally located and close to the Maritime Market Private crofter access Fully stocked kitchen 2 screened in porches The Fortress of Solitude is our family's private retreat in the Maritime Forest on remote and beautiful Bald Head Island. It is our home away from home and where we feel the most relaxed. We know you will, too. Centrally located on the island, you can take a 5 minute stroll (kids or groceries fit well in the wagon) to the Maritime Market for breakfast or groceries or a 3 minute cart ride to one of the convenient, beautiful, and empty beaches. This new home looks like a Pottery Barn dream home. It features an open kitchen and living area. The kitchen has beautiful granite countertops, custom cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. We pride ourselves on how well-stocked the kitchen is - equipped for most any cook, and the dining room is bright and roomy. The living areas have beautiful bamboo floors. The master bedroom with king bed is also on the main living level. The bath features tile and granite with a large walk-in shower. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, one queen and one with two full/twin bunk beds, plus a bathroom and full-size laundry. The crofter has a fourth queen bedroom and a full bath with its own private entrance, perfect for any Cousin Eddie in your life. Two great screen porches - one dining, one relaxing - give you choices in outside fun while still wearing your bedroom slippers. As described in more detail below, we have two golf carts, and a number of non-motorized transport options, including adult bikes, kid bikes, and a younger kid's scooter. The Fortress of Solitude will also appeal to the entertainment enthusiast in the family. It features a large flat screen TV in the living room, complete with surround sound, a pair of speakers on each porch, AirPlay, a blu-ray player, and Wifi throughout the house and crofter. There are plenty of blu-rays or DVDs to choose from, but feel free to bring your favorites with you. There are additional TVs in the master bedroom and also the crofter. We are Dish Network people, and you'll love the viewing choices - never miss the game with the whole house DVR that allows you to watch a recorded show on any of the TVs. More than the cooks and home theater lovers among us, this house is made for children. The bunk room upstairs has two sets of bunk beds, a small table and chairs, buckets of legos, blocks, cars, brio trains, puzzles, books, and dolls. There are even a couple of empty toy buckets made just for the toys from home of the more organized youngsters among us. Pack n play and highchair are de rigeur. The kitchen sports kids plates, cups, and cutlery; there are loads of kids movies to watch and stacks of family games in the hall closet. The garage has kids bikes, wagons, beach toys, kites, a scooter, and other outdoor toys. And, did we fail to mention the family of miniature lizards who like to sun on the outside decking? Hours of enjoyment. In short, relax... the half of your trunk you devote to non-essential kids' stuff when you go on vacation - leave it at home. Spend pleasant days outside on the porches - one with comfortable seating for a morning coffee or afternoon wine glass and one dining porch that also boasts extra cooler space. Deer, birds and osprey have been spotted from the porches, so keep your eyes peeled. There are two four person golf carts for exploring the island. There are adult bikes for 'splorin', short for exploring, a favorite Island activity. There are also beach chairs and a beach umbrella. If you prefer, you can arrange your rental to include temporary membership at the Bald Head Island Club, which boasts a fun and serene pool (imagine water slide AND comfortable sun chairs), top of the line tennis facilities, and the fitness center. There is a new splash pad playground, Also in the Summer, Club activities for children are a highlight, and the club dining options are ideal for mid-vacay date night or dressy family brunch. We simply pass the weekly temporary membership fee directly on to you as the renter, if you choose. If not, there are miles of beaches waiting for some bare feet and several other restaurants to choose from - Mexican cantina, anyone? The Fortress is our family home, and we have decorated and outfitted it as such. It is not a rental. It is most assuredly your relaxing home away from home in a beautiful and nearly magical setting. Come explore (or 'splore) it. **We cannot guarantee ice makers or water dispensers to be operable in the rental Tram Reservation Address: 133 Edward Teach Turn Date in PEAK SUMMER SEASON: SUNDAY Club Option for separate purchase: : BHI Lifestyle (golf option available) **Club memberships are different for every house and depends on dates. For club rates please contact the clubs directly or go on their websites. We do not control club rates or availability Pets: No Golf Cart: (2) 4 pass golf cart Coffee Maker: Regular Coffee Pot & Keurig Grill Type: Gas Bikes: 3 Adult, 1 Child** We DO NOT guarantee bikes, beach towels, beach umbrellas or beach gear Crockpot: Yes Highchair or Booster and Pack and Play will be provided with this home Beach Chairs: 4 WIFI: Spectrum highspeed internet (Password information will be located on fridge) Interested in Coastal Urge provides bikes, SUP paddle boards, Cary Cart Linens and bath towels are included in rental **Please see club membership notes: It is expected that the club memberships will sell out for summer dates and holidays, so we do encourage you to make arrangements with the clubs as soon as you book your rental. All club memberships must be purchased directly with the club. the property manager is not able to answer club related questions or coordinate your club memberships for you. Links and how to sign up with both clubs will be sent upon booking your rental. Minimum age to book this property is : 25

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

2 Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Microwave

    Microwave

  • Iron and board

    Iron and board

Guest reviews

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Kelli

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August 2025

We stay on BHI every few years and love it there! This was our first time staying in the maritime forest and we absolutely loved it. The location, near the market, shops and restaurants, was perfect! Quiet and peaceful, but still close to shopping. Having the shade from the trees was a game changer. The house felt cool, we could sleep a bit later, and the screened-in porches were comfortable, vs. our stays in beach-front houses blasting in the sun where you can’t be outside for too long in the summer months. The house was beautiful and felt so much roomier than the photos. The beds were very comfortable! The house was fully equipped and had five beach chairs and tons of beach towels. We had a few minor issues with one golf cart and the hot water heater, but the BHI Services team was friendly and prompt and solved our problems immediately. Overall, it was a great house for our family vacation, and I would definitely love staying there again!

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Selina

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July 2025

The house is exactly as described, and extremely well appointed in all aspects (kitchen, beach towels, beach chairs and toys). It feels so private and peaceful, but the market and cute shops and restaurants are a three minute golf cart ride away. The beaches on the island are gorgeous, and both public access and parking are easy to find. Traveling via ferry was new to us, but they are highly organized. Your bags are loaded onto numbered carts and you’re reunited with them when you arrive on the island, so you don’t have to pack as lightly as we did—seasoned island goers had large Rubbermaid tubs that likely contained grocery staples (bring club soda if you want it—it’s perpetually sold out in the market). Not a ton of restaurants, so be prepared to cook a fair amount. After our week in this lush paradise, we feel truly rested!

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Jacque-Michael

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September 2024

Beautiful place and very accommodating. I would book this places again in the future.😁

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Angela

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August 2024

Our family loves the house! Just need to bring your beach chairs with you. The ones at the house are not in good condition. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and will be back!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:30pm

Checkout: 9:30am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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