Title: Private middle island home with nature views; modern design with three golf carts - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Private middle island home with nature views; modern design with three golf carts Family-friendly vacation home in Bald Head Island ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33251900/33251820/2f0fb86a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33251900/33251820/99c6baf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33251900/33251820/18691e7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33251900/33251820/25c094cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33251900/33251820/ec171799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On Middle Island's Dogwood Ridge, Saltmarsh Retreat offers a tranquil escape amidst the maritime forest of live oaks and palmettos. Enjoy great nature views from the screened-in porch or deck space in main living area, while three golf carts provide easy access to East Beach and miles of undeveloped shoreline. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## 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. ### Private middle island home with nature views; modern design with three golf carts BEST FEATURES! Private home Great nature views! 3 golf carts! Screened in porch and deck space in main living area This remote island home has a canopy great room, kitchen, dining area, and balcony on the top floor, four sleeping rooms on the second floor, and a bunk room with two bunk beds (sleeps 4) on the ground floor with a half bath. Saltmarsh Retreat accommodates up to 12 and includes 2 full baths and 2 half baths, screen sleeping porch, deck, outdoor shower, and soaking tub. Pine paneling and flooring, vaulted ceilings, and marine architectural elements distinguish the residence as a coastal station .The house includes 3 carts, and linens. NO MEMBERSHIPS available with this property. Bounded by Cape Creek, Bald Head Creek & conservation preserves, Saltmarsh Retreat over looks Cape Creek from Middle Island's Dogwood Ridge. Surrounded by undeveloped land, the house rests in an acre of maritime forest of live oaks and palmettos, reaching down to Cape Creek waters. East Beach and miles of undeveloped shoreline are accessible privately, a 5-minute cart ride along pristine saltmarsh & Cape Creek Road. An island outpost, Saltmarsh Retreat is a place to get away from it all & experience the unique character of Bald Head's vast marshlands \*\*We cannot guarantee ice makers or water dispensers to be operable in the rental Tram Reservation Address: 28 Dogwood Ridge Turn Date in PEAK SUMMER SEASON: SUNDAY Club Option for separate purchase: NO MEMEBRSHIP OPTIONS 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 carts, (1) 2 pass golf cart Coffee Maker: Regular Coffee Pot Grill Type: Gas Bikes: NONE \*\* We DO NOT guarantee bikes, beach towels, beach umbrellas or beach gear Crockpot: No 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 Rentals? \*\*Riverside Adventure Company provides bikes, beach chairs, kayaks, & beach umbrellas for rentals (910.457.4944) http://www.riversideadventure.com \*\*Coastal Urge provides bikes, SUP paddle boards, Skateboards, body boards, and surf boards rentals (1800.383.4443) https://coastalurge.com \*\*Cary Cart Company provides golf cart rentals (910.457.7333) https://www.carycartco.com/bald-head-island-rentals/ \*\*Linens and bath towels are included in rental \*\*Elevator not available for use due to new law ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Water dispenser ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18762000/18761952/1da98d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "The Palms" is nestled on a secluded half acre in the forest. 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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 Great Private Home Middle Island House Bald Head Island Great Private Home Middle Island Bald Head Island Welcome Saltmarsh Retreat Bald Head Island House Welcome Saltmarsh Retreat Bald Head Island Welcome Saltmarsh Retreat Saltmarsh Retreat Great Private Home on Middle Island Great Private Home on Middle Island! 379320 Welcome Saltmarsh Retreat House Välkommen Till Saltmarsh Retreat på Bald Head Island! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.859978,-77.96946&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DcumEbl%7BzM%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40QBQ%40Q%40SBQBQBQBSBODQBQDQDQBQDODSFODOFQFODQFOFOFOFOHOFOHMFOHOHMHMHOHKHMJMJMHKJMJKHMLKHILMJKJIJILKJILILILIJILGLGLILGNELGLGLENGLELENELCNENCLCNELCNANCNALANCN%3FNANAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBN%40LDNBNBLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLDLFLHLFLFLHLHJHLHLHJJLHJHJJJLJHJLJJJJJLHJJLHLHLHLJLHLHLFNHNFLHNFNFNHNFNFNDPFNDPFNDNDRDNDPDPBPDPBPBNBRBPBPBPBR%40P%40P%40PBR%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPARAP%3FRCPARAPAPCRCPCPCPCPCPCPEPCPEPEPENEPEPGNEPGNENGPGLIPGLGPILGNINGLINILKLILILILKLIJKLKJKJKLKHKJKJKJMHKJMHMHKHMFMJMFMFMHMDMFMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMDOBOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOAMEOCMCOCOEMCOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMEMIMGMGKKMGMIMIKIMKKIKKKKMKIIMKIMKKKMIKKMKMIMIMIMIMIOIMGOIOGMIQGMGQGMGQEOGOGQEOGQEQEOCQEQEQCQEQCQCQCQCQCQASAQCQASAQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=No_0BviZ9OGT4LrJnfK09erEZMA=) Bald Head Island, NC #### What's nearby - Bay Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 48 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 Private middle island home with nature views; modern design with three golf carts pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Private middle island home with nature views; modern design with three golf carts? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private middle island home with nature views; modern design with three golf carts? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Private middle island home with nature views; modern design with three golf carts located? > This family-friendly Bald Head Island vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. ## Have a question? 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