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Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals

Family-friendly beachfront vacation home with free WiFi

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Exterior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bald Head Island, NC
  • Place, Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kent Mitchell Nature Trail
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bald Head Island Country Club
    ‪26 min walk‬

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About the area

Bald Head Island

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kent Mitchell Nature Trail with a stay here. Bald Head Island Conservancy and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kent Mitchell Nature Trail - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Locals Family Diner
  • Fishy Fishy Cafe
  • Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room
  • Loco Jo's Grill
  • Southport Tap And Cellar

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals

“MAKE A WAVE” on Bald Head Island
Highlights:
Sleeps 14 in 5 Bedrooms, 2 King Suites, King Guest Room, Queen Guest Room, and Two Queen Bedroom with Trundles, and an Upper Floor sitting room with sleeper sofa.
Pet Friendly
4 Full Baths and 1 Half Bath
BHI and Shoals Club *
Three carts – one four passengers and two six passengers
Drip Coffee Maker and a Keurig
Beach Chairs, Umbrella, Toys and Towels Provide
2 Refrigerators and Enclosed Deck with Outdoor Grill Room and Dining

“Make A Wave” offers a luxurious family friendly vacation experience on Bald Head Island. This splendid home is designed to provide ultimate comfort and convenience for large groups and families. Perfectly located just steps to pristine south beach, will wow you from the minute you enter with its wide expanse of windows with sunlight streaming in all day long. The great room boasts comfortable seating for immediate "BHI Turtle Time". The game room next to the living area provides lots of options for fun.

The gourmet kitchen could win the Best on Island Award with the attention to detail one rarely finds in a vacation home. Fully stocked - just bring your food - you will find the chef in your group will be inspired to create great meals. An XL center island with beautiful countertops for meal prep and entertainment, high end stainless-steel appliances, 2 full size refrigerators, separate bar area with a wine cooler. Right off the main kitchen, this home also has a unique outdoor kitchen with grill room and another XL table for “outdoor” dining rain or shine – another place that sets the scene for great entertaining and family memories.

The open floor plan all leads to the expansive front deck for dining outdoors or to take in the sun and sea and enjoy the ocean breeze and beautiful ocean views. There is ample room for reading, relaxing, cocktail hours or just gazing at the rolling surf from the comfortable porch furniture - a sure favorite spot for early morning coffee, and for watching breathtaking sunsets with a toast to the day enjoyed.

The home features 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathroom, comfortably sleeping 14 guests. Three of the bedrooms are equipped with king-sized beds, including two king master en-suites and a king guest room. The fourth bedroom features a queen-sized bed, while the fifth bedroom hosts two queen beds with two trundles. An upper floor sitting room includes a sleeper sofa.

The home is equipped with a wide range of amenities to enhance your stay. Bedding and towel linen services are provided, along with beach chairs, beach umbrellas, toys and beach towels ensuring you have everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. For entertainment, highspeed internet is provided. There is a flat screen TV in the living and upper family room, and three king bedrooms. A First Night Amenity Kit which includes: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Trash Bags, soaps and shampoo will be waiting for you!
Additionally, we offer a highchair, pack-n-play, board games, puzzles and books. The sunny game room and second floor living area provide additional spaces for relaxation and play. An outdoor shower is available for rinsing off after a day of fun in the sun.

“Make A Wave” welcomes your furry friends, ensuring no family member is left behind.

Transportation around the island is made easy with the three carts provided, one four passenger cart and two six passenger carts and bicycles.

*Club memberships are optional and subject to availability. The costs are separate and not included with the rental of the home.
*Homes with fireplaces are deactivated for the safety of the home and guests.
*There may be security cameras covering the exterior of the home for the safety of the home and guests.
*We cannot guarantee the condition or availability of any bikes that may come with the home.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3040-249159

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.3 mi (48-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals to downtown Bald Head Island?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Bald Head Island.

Sleeps 14 in 5BR, Ocean Views, Steps to Beach, Pet Friendly, BHI and Shoals Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our favorite house we’ve stayed in at Bald Head. Everyone had plenty of room to spread out, beds were comfy, the living space was very nice, and it was very walkable to the beach. We hope to stay here every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming and accommodating host. The layout of the house was perfect for 3 families with children of all ages. We especially loved the games they had to play with!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

This was a wonderful house. It’s very clean very well equipped, and very easy to get into to communicate with and to exit. They have three golf carts and all very easy to access.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

Beautiful Home

Everything was perfect. Great location, close to the golf course!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The house was amazing. We had a large group of us and we all had a great time. Thank you and I would highly recommend this house to anyone!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped & clean

We had 12 family members for 3-night Thanksgiving outing. Great and spacious kitchen for cooking our turkey & ham. Good lighting and ample counter space. Loved the bar!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property for our family celebration of a wedding on the island.

We all enjoyed this beautiful property for a family wedding. Tyler with the Bald Head Island management team were exceedingly attentive to the needs of our group and he made a potentially difficult situation much less traumatic than it could have been! So, thank you! We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories Made

3 Sea Holly was a wonderful stay for our big family. The property allowed us to enjoy so much of what Bald Head has to offer. Seven kids eight and under, they all had an amazing time. Thank you to Barbara and Tyler for their hospitality and making the week so great for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

Awesome stay for our large family trip!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had an amazing time! Perfect location to get to everything and easy to get to the beach with our littles. (Ages 6, 4, and 1y). The house had everything we could need too. Tyler from the property management company was so responsive even after hours when we had a minor AC issue, and had us fixed ASAP!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Memories

Our third trip to BHI and our third property. Each time has been a better experience. This house is perfect for one large family or two families. Plenty of living space. Close to beaches. Centrally located to everything. It was clean and well stocked with everthing needed to cook. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break at BHI

This property was perfect for our party of 10! With 4 adults and six kids (and a dog), there was plenty of space for everyone to hang out at the house when the weather didn’t cooperate and extra space if we wanted to include more family/friends. The house was fully stocked with bikes, chairs, golf carts, kitchen equipment and everything else. Most impressive was the communication with the property manager, Tyler. We had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Lovely stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at make a wave. The house is set up nicely for a larger family and the dual washer/dryer and refrigerator set up is very convenient. Tyler, from homes on BHI was top notch to work with. He was responsive, helpful, caring and so friendly. He made the entire stay that much more enjoyable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Friend Reunion House

We recently stayed at 3 Sea Holly Court for the second time. Our first visit was over Thanksgiving during Covid where we enjoyed a wonderful (and very needed) get away with family and our children's friends. This second visit included a gathering of 5 couples who are close and dear friends. This house is the perfect venue for large gatherings as the living area/kitchen space is open and expansive and perfect for entertaining large parties. We also loved the large deck area for social gathering and views of the ocean. We have rented many houses at BHI and this house by far is our favorite.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Delightful Stay at Make A Wave

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay at Makea Wave. The deck was a perfect hang out where we could capture sun or shade at all hours, while enjoying the gorgeous ocean views protected from the wind- perfect for spring temperatures! When we left a cell phone behind, the property managers were so incredibly responsive and helpful in getting the phone to the ferry and over to the main land promptly!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Vacation

We were very happy with the house it fit our family of 13 very well and the location was great. We had a couple of hiccups during our stay including a broken bed in the kids room upon arrival and during a rain storm a master bedroom with a leaky window which was discover when a suitcase full of clothes was found soaking wet. Both situations were dealt with in a timely manner which we appreciated. My only complaint is the amount of large bugs there were inside the house and outside on the deck. I have stayed in many other rentals on the island and have only experienced this problem once before. I would suggest maybe getting an exterminator or following up with the one being used for better service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large House- Great For Families!

We just stayed here for our family vacation. There was plenty of space for 3 adult couples and 3 tween/teenage girls. The rooms were well-sized and each room had its own bathroom so no one had to share. The main floor/great room is really spacious, which we loved. The kitchen is well-equipped and the outdoor kitchen/grill area was really cool. There are also 2 washer machines and 2 dryers which was super convenient. There were 3 golf carts as well which was very helpful since we had 3 sets of adults. The house is very centrally located and is a really easy walk to the beach, about 1 minute in a golf cart. It is very easy to get to the grocery and shops and to both BHI and Shoals Club. We didn’t have any issues during our stay and the Property Manager was very communicative and easy to reach. My only complaint was that the house could use a really deep clean. It was generally clean enough but there were a couple of areas that could use a good scrub- the master bathroom walls were a little yuck. The master bedroom bedding should definitely be upgraded/replaced and a lot of the cushions and upholstery and rugs throughout would benefit from a deep clean. It was certainly not a deal-breaker by any stretch and the positives definitely out-weighed the negatives but the house could use some TLC. Still would recommend and like mentioned above, was one of the larger houses we have stayed in on the island, which was a total plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing staying!

We had an absolutely perfect week at this rental property. The house is amazing and was perfect for our family! It was clean, spacious, and in a wonderful location. We would absolutely rent here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely first (but not last) trip to the Island

This was a lovely, very well situated property -5 min walk from the beach, 10 min ride to BHI club, 5 min ride to the market. The house was lovely and well-equipped for our large family (3 adults, 7 kids from 7-14 age range). We rented bikes for the little kids - the house comes with 4 - and they were able to ride around the island. I also like that the house is close to south beach, where the water is smoother and not as rough (I get nervous with so many kids and no lifeguards). The BHI club was wonderful for the adults bc of tennis, golf and the fitness center. I will say that the pool set up is really geared towards younger kids - our 7 year olds loved it but the five kids from age 10 and up really preferred the beach. And during the high season you can only reserve 2-3 hour pool slots which fill up fast. So while it’s nice to have access to the club and not that expensive for a week or so, if you don’t play golf or tennis and have older kids you might skip it. Anyway, this felt like a house and a vacation spot that has it all. Can’t wait to visit again…and again and again. Last thing - everyone told us to bring our favorite foods from home and I honestly think that was unnecessary. While the market didn’t have all of our favorite brands, it was pretty good - it’s just more expensive. Next time I will only bring liquor (which you can’t buy on island), favorite wines (there is a very good buy limited selection) and true specialty items.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and house

This home has a great location and was plenty spacious for our group of three kids and five adults. Beach access just across the main road which was convenient. Having three golf carts was great - the one with the "truck bed" on the back was helpful especially for picking up part of our group from the ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and agent

Perfect place for our mix of three families. (10 all together). Lots of room, great kitchen. Huge deck. Relatively short walk to the beach. Very clean, lots of towels. Central location to get to the market or the BHI club. 3 carts was a big plus (although the two 6 person carts were enough for most of our outings). Barbara was a fantastic representative. Communicative throughout the rental process and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Senator and Mrs. Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved everything about this house. Perfect for familes and so clean !

I look forward to a return visit with our family again. The deck was so relaxing and having three golf carts was helpful to us. The house is beautiful as well as the island! Thank you for making our vacation perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property and Location

Good overall experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lanier S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is the perfect house!

To say this property exceeded every expectation is an understatement. We came as an extended family to experience the much-beloved BHI Halloween weekend tradition & absolutely loved every second. This home is IDEAL for a family with multiple adults & kids. Every couple had their own (king!) bedroom & the 5 children were incredibly comfortable in their rooms. The kids rooms are set back in a way that allows for the adults to enjoy a post-kid-bedtime evening downstairs & not worry about waking the tiny humans. The family room & kitchen live perfectly. We can only hope to return. Thank you, Barbara, for your kind and gracious responses to our questions and for making this stay so very special!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Weekend

We really enjoyed this home. The 3 golf carts were very helpful for us to have options for transportation as there were three couple staying at the house. We chose this home because there were 3 King bedrooms. The common area was very open and comfortable. We would consider renting this again and bringing our families because it was much bigger than we actually needed this time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and great location

The worst part of our stay was leaving....would have liked to stay longer. Comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, great bathrooms. Really cool screened porch with built-in grill which we used daily. Enjoyed the games area. Appreciated the Smart TV on our one rainy afternoon. Loved walking across the road to the beach access path. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021