[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # CHARMING retreat on private Middle Island amazes with its panoramas, tranquility and comfort Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91483200/91483101/c360cd31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91483200/91483101/113ad4e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91483200/91483101/8f0168b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91483200/91483101/962d59f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91483200/91483101/1a7dc6be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Barnard House on Bald Head's private Middle Island offers a serene escape with six bedrooms, 6.5 baths, and inspiring panoramas of the Atlantic Ocean. Step into the bricked foyer and discover hardwood floors leading to a central gathering area perfect for family game nights and movie watching. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### CHARMING retreat on private Middle Island amazes with its panoramas, tranquility and comfort (6B/6.5BA, 1K, 3Q, 3TW, 1 TR, SLP 12, 3 Golf Carts, Saturday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 10:00AM / CHECK IN 5:30PM) CHARMING will be your first thought as you traverse Barnard House's drive through white picket fences and flowering butterfly bushes. This six bedroom, 6.5 bath retreat on Bald Head's private Middle Island amazes you with its inspiring panoramas, tranquility and comfort. Step into the bricked foyer of this reverse-floor plan home, from there hardwoods lead you to the central lower-level gathering area which is perfect for family game-playing and movie watching. Check out the adjacent dinette with its own coffee bar-perfect for your morning java. Off this space are three bedrooms. The first is a Queen with a full ensuite bath and private access to the back screened porch that houses a ping pong table. The next bedroom is a twin bunk room with an additional trundle. It utilizes the nearby hall full bath. Beyond, a bedroom with two more twins also boasts its own ensuite. At the end of the hall, there's another large, bright corner Queen bedroom with its own ensuite. This level also houses the laundry, three outdoor showers and a placid marsh-front back deck with caressing winds and cicada serenades. Up the stairs reveals an oversize, natural light-filled, vaulted open floor plan backed by French doors and windows that grant "WOW factor" panoramas across Bald Head's estuary all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The living space is anchored by a decorative marble fireplace, warmed by gracious hardwoods and surrounded by handsome wainscoting. The dining area, furnished with a table for ten and a convenient bar, is abutted by a granite breakfast bar proffering seating for four more. Eat here or just outside on the upper deck at either the dining table or on covered lounges and chairs while relishing salty breezes and marsh/seascapes. The chef's kitchen extends plenty of butcher block counter space and pleases with a walk-in pantry and Kitchen Aid and Viking stainless appliances. At each end of this floor is a King Master suite. The first pampers with a garden tub in its ensuite, a private sitting area and two closets. The second also features an ensuite as well as its own private access to the back deck. Equipped with three four-passenger golf carts, Barnard House will spoil you with the Bald Head vacation you've been dreaming of...and more! 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 upon booking, and also to become familiar with club policies, procedures, and schedules. WWP representatives will not be able to answer most club-related questions. NOTE: TRAM SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TO AND FROM THE ISLAND WHEN BOOKING. WWP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING YOU TO AND FROM YOUR RENTAL HOME. 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19940000/19939300/19939255/fc6e4e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### EXCEPTIONAL HOME, WALK TO: E BEACH, MIKE'S BITES, SHOAL'S, COMMON & CONSERVANCY Cape Fear Station - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 137 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=19939255&PinnedHotelID=19939255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55210000/55200900/55200878/e27b2683.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great views of the Atlantic Ocean, high on dune, close to beach access, BHI Bald Head Island - Ocean view - Pool - Washer - Dryer 6.8 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=55200878&PinnedHotelID=55200878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89630000/89626800/89626725/9befc64c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maritime Forest retreat close to East Beach! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 822692 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Middle Island Plantation, a neighborhood in Bald Head Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Caswell Beach, while Smith Island Museum of History and Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors' Center are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Bald Head Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bald-Head-Island.dx183738) [View more Vacation homes in Bald Head Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Bald-Head-Island-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183738-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.85569%2C-77.96727&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iu9n84nChsgzqD1AjUQ9toLJj-M=) Bald Head Island, NC ### What's nearby - Bay Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km ### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 59 min drive ### Restaurants - Fishy Fishy Cafe - Oliver's on the Cape Fear - Frying Pan - Provision Company - Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CHARMING retreat on private Middle Island amazes with its panoramas, tranquility and comfort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at CHARMING retreat on private Middle Island amazes with its panoramas, tranquility and comfort? > Check-in begins at 5:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at CHARMING retreat on private Middle Island amazes with its panoramas, tranquility and comfort? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is CHARMING retreat on private Middle Island amazes with its panoramas, tranquility and comfort located? > This family-friendly Bald Head Island vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away. ## Have a question? 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