Title: Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! Vacation home in Bald Head Island with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! ![Interior - Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! (Bald Head Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109064500/109064402/f3633fae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! (Bald Head Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109064500/109064402/6ebb17b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! (Bald Head Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109064500/109064402/4375ada7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! (Bald Head Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109064500/109064402/4e527880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! (Bald Head Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109070000/109064500/109064402/6deac18d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Overlooking the ocean, Shifting Sands offers a spacious 5-bedroom retreat with ample decks and porches for large family gatherings. Enjoy direct beach access via your private walkway, a gas fireplace in the living room, and two golf carts at your disposal. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! (5BR, 4.5BA Sleeps 16, 2K, 4Q, 3 BK, 2 Golf Carts, Sunday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 10:00AM/ CHECK IN 5:30PM) Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! Great views and ample decks/porches for large family gatherings. Enjoy the convenience of your own private walkway to the beach. Shifting Sands offers a traditional floor plan, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, with one of the bedrooms and a half bath being located in the private Crofter. A truly comfortable abode, the kitchen boasts a large bar for additional seating. Everything on the first floor is well-lit by the ambient light coming through the view-promoting windows. Large living room with leather couches centers around a lovely gas fireplace. The first floor provides a King Master Suite with tub-shower combo & oceanfront views. Just off of the kitchen is a bunk room with a dedicated full bathroom. Upstairs has a bedroom suite with two Queen beds & glass surround shower in an en-suite bathroom. An oceanfront King master bedroom suite is also located on the second floor and provides a private deck for sunsets, tiled bathroom with separate shower and garden tub. A fifth bedroom and half bathroom are located in the separate guest house/crofter, which offers a little additional privacy! Two golf carts and two heated outdoor showers are available as well as access to WWP's 24/7 Property Manager Assistance Line-which means you can reach needed help even after hours or on weekends. Don't miss a great opportunity to treat your friends and family to a stay in Shifting Sands! 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 - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - 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 ## 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=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=19939255&PinnedHotelID=19939255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82670000/82663100/82663019/9d89feac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Bedroom/5.5 Bath Oceanfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access South Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=82663019&PinnedHotelID=82663019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101740000/101733000/101732901/c7506caf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come Back Home Oceanfront 5 Br 4 Ba 5 Star Amenities Pet Friendly Both Clubs South Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=101732901&PinnedHotelID=101732901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102810000/102809918/w2253h1217x0y0-3476ee8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 6 Bedroom Marsh front Farm House Estate - New Construction - Sleeps 20! 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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 924051 ## About the area ![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%7C33.84761%2C-77.97131&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iVSZrVtanozKvS3MIkcZR5UNjTM=) Bald Head Island, NC #### What's nearby - Bay Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Bald Head Island Conservancy \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km #### Restaurants - Fishy Fishy Cafe - Frying Pan - Provision Company - Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room - Oliver's on the Cape Fear ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living!? ### What time is check-out at Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living!? ### Where is Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Shifting Sands is the ultimate in BHI oceanfront living! Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue S. Aug 7, 2025 #### Week at shifting sands We had a great week. Thank you Wendy and team! ##### Sue S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Gary And Mary H. Aug 12, 2025 #### Great Stay, Few Hiccups location of this house is great. love the openness of living, dining, kitchen area. porch is fabulous. the crofter without a shower or bathtub was problematic for our family's needs. i didn't read carefully enough to realize that the crofter space lacked full bath. Beds were comfortable. probably would not opt to stay at Shifting Sands for that reason. Perfect if you have a lot of small children who can really take advantage of the bunk room. ##### Gary And Mary H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret H. Nov 30, 2024 #### November 2024 Stay We enjoyed our Thanksgiving on the island. Shifting Sands was comfortable enough for 4 families, yet still cozy. ##### Margaret H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret H. Nov 29, 2024 #### November 2024 Stay We enjoyed our Thanksgiving on the island. Shifting Sands was comfortable enough for 4 families, yet still cozy. ##### Margaret H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edwin B. Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Edwin B. 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