On the beach.With a stay at this South Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub!
Watercolor is a traditional, cozy beachfront home waiting to greet you with the sun's pastel morning colors and bid you goodnight with vivid sunsets and a star-filled sky. The house features Brazilian hardwood floors, stylish shiplap and an abundance of natural light.
The first floor features a bright vaulted living space anchored by a custom fireplace and sided by a wall of beach-facing sliding doors. It flows into the handsome dining area that easily accommodates ten and provides a wet bar. The nearby multi-chef kitchen boasts a sizeable island with plenty of prep room and breakfast bar seating as well as high-end stainless appliances, well-stocked kitchen necessities, custom cabinetry, and granite counters. Enjoy making and savoring meals here or step out onto the covered porch where you'll find not only a hot tub and rocking and lounging chairs, but also a deck with a teak dining set and grill. From here, a private boardwalk leads onto the beach and into the ocean.
Back inside, a large, first floor, built-in library offers many books and movies. (Games and puzzles for all ages can be found on the upper level.) A Queen bedroom offers a walk-in closet and has a tiled bath, with a large walk-in shower, just outside its door. Across the hall, a Queen Suite, with a California closet and full bath (with a soaking tub) grants private access to the home's back porch.
Upstairs, a loft with skylights is furnished with two extra-long Twin beds, each with a trundle. While these Twins are ample for an adult, this area's conversation/ TV space makes it an ideal spot for kids. Beyond, the Owner's Suite dazzles with panoramic views from inside or out on its private porch. The master suite features a king bed, a large walk-in closet, granite vanities and a sea glass tile bench shower with rain shower head and wand.
Please see the amenities list catering to all members of your family. TV's are located in each bedroom and the family room.
Whether enjoying swimming, building sandcastles, dolphin sighting or stargazing, you're sure to create wonderful lifetime memories at Watercolor.
Remember, with Wendy Wilmot Properties there are no surprise "add-on" expenses. Plus, our homes' rental charges include cleaning fees, damage insurance and our Property Manager Assistance Line, available 24/7...something you'll appreciate if your air conditioning goes out on the weekend, or you get a golf cart flat after 5 PM.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON CLUBS: Both clubs are independent from WWP or any WWP properties. As such, all arrangements for temporary memberships must be handled by renters directly with the Clubs. Renters are strongly encouraged to make desired reservations with the club immediately and are strongly encouraged to become familiar with club policies, procedures, and schedules.
WWP DOES NOT GUARANTEE NUMBER OF OR CONDITION OF BIKES, BEACH UMBRELLAS, BEACH CHAIRS, BEACH TOYS, OR BEACH TOWELS. ANY CANOES, KAYAKS, OR PERSONAL WATERCRAFT ARE NOT A PART OF THE HOME RENTAL AND SHALL NOT BE USED BY RENTAL GUESTS.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub! to the airport?
This vacation home is 37 mi (59-min drive) away from the Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub! to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub!?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
Is there free parking at Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub! to downtown Bald Head Island?
This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Bald Head Island.
Watercolor is an Oceanfront 4BR/3BA Bald Head Island retreat with a hot tub! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We had a great stay at Watercolors, wonderful location with private entry to beach. Rooms were great. Lots of amenities. Golf carts were great. Was able to get access to the BHI club for restaurants, golf, pickleballs and pool time. We had a outstanding stay.
Luke M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M.
Jun 11, 2025
Excellent Stay
Great for a family. Direct access to the beach was key. Fabulous weather didn't hurt either!
Two improvement suggestions: Stock toilet paper...don't be stingy; fix the non-slip material under the long floor runners. Every single person in our group slipped on them multiple times.
Catherine M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mar 8, 2013
great
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:
overall fantastic house
Archival
10/10 Excellent
gary H.
Aug 29, 2016
Watercolor 2016
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 a great time. Home was very enjoyable.
gary H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pam K.
Nov 29, 2024
November 2024 Stay
stay was great, couple of issues, no trash bags and no dish cloths. But we loved the place.
Pam K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mar 8, 2013
We love Bald Head Island
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Watercolor is a great vacation home on Bald Head Island. It was a perfect size for our family of 6. We thoroughly enjoy being on the island in the off season - it is so peaceful and beautiful.
Nice older home some updating needed appliances need some TLC. Cookware and bakeware needs to be replaced. Master shower is nice grill is ok hot tub too small for adults and for the size of the home. Overall nice Will try someplace newer next time.
Ralph J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Tim A.
Jan 7, 2026
Watercolor
We have stayed at Watercolor before. The house has a comfortable floor plan as the living area including the kitchen is on the lower floor. Two bedrooms are also located there. The house is well supplied .While not the most spacious home on Bald Head it is very convenient and comfortable. On our previous visits we spent a great deal of time on the porch in rocking chairs visiting with refreshments, enjoying the spectacular view. However on this stay, 30 yards away, the house next door had workers removing the deck. Every day we had to suffer hammering, radio playing, voices shouting, buzz sawing. This forced us to stay inside the house. No fault of the owners of Watercolor (who we have met in the past and are a very nice and gracious couple).
Tim A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
Aug 5, 2024
Watercolor
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:
Great house. large living room, dining room and kitchen. Good beach chairs, boogie boards. would like to have drapes on master bedroom.
Michael K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Judson B.
Sep 7, 2024
Family trip to the Island
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 fantastic family trip to Watercolor! Hard not to fall in love with the island every time we're down. Watercolor is a fantastic home in a great location on south beach. Direct beach access. Loved the rocking chairs on the porch, the hot tub, the views from the master suite were fantastic!
Judson B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William C.
Aug 12, 2024
Great House and Great Location
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:
The house was fantastic. 2nd year in a row staying at Watercolor. Highly recommend it. Great house with top-notch amenities and 2 golf carts. Private beach access on the south coast. Great sunsets & views from the raised beach walkway.
William C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Leslie W.
Jan 23, 2017
Great BHI rental for a family with kids
We just went for the weekend, myself, husband and 4 kids 7 and under. We decided at the last minute to go, and the rental agency was very accommodating. The house was very clean, well stocked, had lots of dishes, glasses, etc that sometimes are skimpy in rental homes. The view was amazing, and we loved sitting in the hot tub looking at the ocean. We also really enjoyed the old VHS tapes for the kids to watch movies up in the loft, and the game closet to keep us busy during the rain. We will definitely return to this house!
Leslie W.
Archival
8/10 Good
John G.
Aug 1, 2016
Watercolor
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Awesome house with a fantastic view and location. We had some problems with air conditioner leaking water out of a vent in the master bedroom, especially at night. Everything else was great!
John G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Mechanicsville, VA
Jun 27, 2023
Watercolor-June 12-24
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful week! House was perfect for our family. Best stocked home ever rented. Rooms were spacious. Loved eating dinner outside. Wish could see the ocean from lower porch - dunes too high. But other than that-perfect!
A guest from Mechanicsville, VA
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William C.
Aug 1, 2023
Wonderful Time on BHI & Watercolor
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 a WONDERFUL time at Bald Head and Watercolor last week. Everything was perfect...the house is beautifully decorated and everything is top of the line...from furniture to appliances and more. Very clean and everything works. Golf carts phenomenal. Hot tub an added plus. And, the location can't be beat---directly on the beach with your own private beach access. Can't say enough - it was PERFECT. We highly recommend and would rent here again in a heartbeat.
William C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tierney B.
Jul 29, 2024
Wonderful home and Usland
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:
What a wonderful stay at Bald Head and Watercolor. We were given clear information along the way to help us get to the island and check in. The house had everything needed for a great beach stay including a massive book and DVD collection, a closet full of puzzles and games, and all beach needs. Kitchen had all you needed as well if you wanted to stay in and cook. Island has plenty to eat too for those nights you want to get out. We only ran into one prob with hot water and WWP was out there in a flash and helped us out. The main question to be asked is would we stay again and the answer is definitely!
Tierney B.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Bethany C.
Mar 22, 2023
Baldheadvisit
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
House was nice - no beach access due to construction & even IF you got to beach, who wants to sit by a bulldozer & orange fencing?? Paid too much for a beach house rental with beach access problems & no access from house. Arriving with workers there was not ideal as it’s a safety issue with a single guest at house (myself) & crew of men outside. Response to house issues due to power outage was prompt.
Bethany C.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Aug 28, 2017
Watercolor Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have rented beach houses for over 25 years and owned a rental beach house for 5. This house had a well supplied kitchen. That was wonderful! Many games, movies and books also. The biggest disappointment was the condition of all of the mattresses on the beds! The king and two queens are terrible! We would never rent there again because of that. We go away to have a restful vacation and the sleeping conditions ruined that. There were roaches in the kitchen by Thursday and Friday. The two shower drains on the main floor did not drain well. We would be standing in two inches of water while showering. The dishwasher was not draining properly, but someone from the rental company came out to fix that.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pam K.
Dec 3, 2024
Great Stay
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 loved it. Looking to stay again
Pam K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pam K.
Nov 30, 2024
November 2024 Stay
stay was great, couple of issues, no trash bags and no dish cloths. But we loved the place.
Pam K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meghan S.
Aug 27, 2023
August 2023 Stay
This was our third summer staying at Watercolor and once again, it did not disappoint. The location on the island and ease of getting to the beach cannot be beat (especially with a few young children where back and forth trips are a given). The house is well stocked with amenities and the kitchen has everything you could possibly need if you’re cooking while on the island. Thank you for sharing you beautiful home with us!
Meghan S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2022
July 2022 Stay
Great week at Watercolor! Perfect layout and location. Well stocked kitchen and awesome grill. We will be back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
Jun 15, 2022
July 2021 Stay
Great house: lots of room kitchen well stocked. Only downside was lack of shades on master bedroom windows
Michael K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Timothy C.
Jul 18, 2020
July 2020 Stay
Great house, supplied with everything you need... master bedroom views stunning. Very impressed with WWP, the few issues we had (ie, flat tire) were taken care of as soon as possible. It’s been 10 years since our last visit to BHI, we’ll be back soon!