Villa 20 is a 2 bedroom plus sleeping loft, 2.5 bath, ocean, lagoon, and golf course view single family home on Bald Head Island. The home is designed to comfortably accommodate a maximum of six people in a King, Queen, and 2 Twin size beds.
BHI is a semitropical island off the coast of Southport, NC accessible by passenger only ferry passage.
No Bridge = Ultimate Gated Community!
All The Comforts Of Home But With An Ocean In The Yard To Play In.
The home is comfortably appointed to make your beach vacation easy.
The home is nonsmoking and non-pet friendly.
We do all we can to keep it nice and clean for all our guests.
And yes, we even have wireless Internet in the home.
The location of Villa 20 on the island is ideal. The villa is across the street from South Beach (200 paces to water) and directly next to the Bald Head Island club house and pool. The casual atmosphere of the island and wonderful location makes it easy to settle in and start vacationing from the moment you arrive.
Villa 20 resides among a cluster of beach front homes along South Bald Head Wynd, named - The Villas. There are a total of 54 Villas in the cluster. Most were built in the 1980s as vacation homes but some are used as full time residences.
Villa 20 resides among a cluster of beach front homes along South Bald Head Wynd, named - The Villas. There are a total of 54 Villas in the cluster. Most were built in the 1980s as vacation homes but some are used as full time residences.
Glide In To Relaxation
The residents of the Villas tend to be very friendly and will often share a hot grill or help you finish a bottle of wine. The kids always seem to find friends within the Villas and the location next to the Club, with the Club pool, playground, and tennis courts seems to add more friends.
Vacation on BHI begins the moment you board the passenger only ferry for the 20-minute scenic ride over to the island. After more than a decade of traveling to and from the island on the ferry, I still love standing on the forward deck and letting the sun and wind tell me that it is time to shift into a slower more relaxed pace of life.
Slow Ride . . . Take It Easy
There are no cars on BHI. Travel on the island is by golf cart, bicycle or people power. Villa 20 is equipped with two carts - a large 6-passenger golf cart, equipped with a cover and side panels for protection from the elements and a speedy 4-passenger was added in 2012 to help ease your transition into turtle time.
The golf cart garage is on the ground level, along with the outdoor protected hot and cold water shower with changing area, and washer and dryer. We have plenty of beach chairs, beach umbrella, an array of beach toys, cornhole, and bikes, so ask if we have it before you load it and lug it to the island. We expect guests to spray things off with fresh water before you put it back in the garage (as you would if it were yours) to make sure the next guests get to enjoy it like you did. There is a gas grill for your use on a newly constructed ground level deck.
The golf cart garage is on the ground level, along with the outdoor protected hot and cold water shower with changing area, and washer and dryer. We have plenty of beach chairs, beach umbrella, an array of beach toys, cornhole, and bikes, so ask if we have it before you load it and lug it to the island. We expect guests to spray things off with fresh water before you put it back in the garage (as you would if it were yours) to make sure the next guests get to enjoy it like you did. There is a gas grill for your use on a newly constructed ground level deck.
This shade deck substantially expands the living space and includes a porch swing hung by springs and hinges for an extra quiet and smooth ride. There are also rocking chairs and Adirondacks there to provide a comfortable place to relax and get out of the heat, and watch the turtles in the lagoon.
Two Carts - Twice the Fun!
When you don't need the 6-Passenger cart to move the group or you are headed in two directions, you can take the 4-Passenger cart. But given the location of Villa 20, across the street from the beach and next to the Club, you may go days without driving at all.
Indoor Outdoor Living In Turtle Time
The next level up is the main living level in the Villa. Floors on the main level are ceramic tile with area rugs and the bedrooms and loft are carpeted. Ceilings are vaulted to open the space. The baths have recently been completely renovated and offer substantial upgrade from original. The home has central air conditioning and heat. The main level has an outdoor deck that serves as the entrance to the villa. In 2011 we removed the original front door to provide more wall space in the living room and installed a double swing door entry.
There’s another outdoor deck off the sleeping loft that offers an unbelievable ocean view and rocking chairs to sit and enjoy your morning coffee, watch sunsets, or star gaze. BHI is so dark at night you will see stars you haven’t seen in years. We are so close to the water that on waveless days you can even see the dolphins swim along the shore.
There’s another outdoor deck off the sleeping loft that offers an unbelievable ocean view and rocking chairs to sit and enjoy your morning coffee, watch sunsets, or star gaze. BHI is so dark at night you will see stars you haven’t seen in years. We are so close to the water that on waveless days you can even see the dolphins swim along the shore.
Curl Up With A Good Book Or Watch A Movie . . .
Villa 20 is a cozy, light and bright beach vacation home. At 1,200 square feet it is a little house that lives big. Most walls are filled with windows and when combined with vaulted ceilings in the guest room, kitchen and main living area it lives larger than it is.
The living room is equipped with sofas arranged for easy conversation or television viewing and a leather reading chair. The flat screen TV and DVD/VCR player and DVD collection were added for those few hours that you would rather be inside than out. We are continuously building our DVD collection and the house is filled with good books. Check the baskets under the table for books and games. Games and puzzles are in the corner cabinet by the kitchen table, too. The television stand also contains a stereo with radio and CD player. Outside speakers allow you to listen to music while enjoying the lower deck.
The living room is equipped with sofas arranged for easy conversation or television viewing and a leather reading chair. The flat screen TV and DVD/VCR player and DVD collection were added for those few hours that you would rather be inside than out. We are continuously building our DVD collection and the house is filled with good books. Check the baskets under the table for books and games. Games and puzzles are in the corner cabinet by the kitchen table, too. The television stand also contains a stereo with radio and CD player. Outside speakers allow you to listen to music while enjoying the lower deck.
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Just off the main living area are the kitchen and dining areas. The kitchen has everything you need to fix dinner at home if you desire. We added new everyday china, silverware and glassware. There is also a complete set of unbreakables in case your crew works better with those. In 2011 we initiated our planned kitchen renovation by installing new windows and raising them up so that the new sink can be installed under the windows.
Master Bedroom - King Size Bed - Fully Renovated Master Bath
Down the hall in the other direction and immediately off the main living area is the Master bedroom. There is a king size bed in the master bedroom. The view from the master is to the lagoon and toward the golf course. The master bedroom is also equipped with a ceiling fan, two closets, a dresser, and a TV.
The master bath was recently renovated as well. We removed the standard shower surround and much of the divider wall and installed a tile and glass surround with raised shower head. We installed sound deadening in the walls, installed new cabinetry with granite top and gave the room a fresh look. Original hollow and flat doors have been replaced throughout the villa with solid paneled doors with new hardware.
The master bath was recently renovated as well. We removed the standard shower surround and much of the divider wall and installed a tile and glass surround with raised shower head. We installed sound deadening in the walls, installed new cabinetry with granite top and gave the room a fresh look. Original hollow and flat doors have been replaced throughout the villa with solid paneled doors with new hardware.
Guest Bedroom - Queen Size Bed - Fully Renovated Full Bath
The Guest bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and views of the ocean from the two windows on the front of the house. There is a queen size bed, new mattress and foundation in 2011, two closets and a dresser to hold the few things you need for a beach vacation. A ceiling fan keeps the air moving. The guest room opens to the guest bath.
Hallway Bath Off Kitchen
Across from the kitchen is a full bath that opens to the hallway and the guest bedroom. This bathroom was fully renovated in February 07. We removed the old shower surround and bulkhead that came with the Villa and replaced it with a full height tile shower/bathtub, granite counter top, and fresh look.
Sleeping Loft - 2 Twin Beds And Half Bath
Overlooking the main living area is a sitting area in the front of the loft. The view from the loft chairs is out to the lagoon in the back yard. Just off this sitting area is an upstairs deck with rocking chairs and side table. This is a favorite spot for morning coffee, with views of south beach, “Old Baldy” to the north, and the 18th fairway to the northeast. At night the star view is incredible. Because Bald Head is a sea turtle nesting island and well offshore and away from the mainland lights, it tends to be very dark at night on Bald Head. You may see stars that you have not seen for years at home. The serenity of the night sky is disturbed only briefly by the flash of the Oak Island Lighthouse.
Upstairs there is another sleeping area in the loft. The front of the loft overlooks the family room. The back of the loft area is a bedroom with two twin beds and a closet. Like the other bedrooms, it has a ceiling fan to move the air. There is direct access to the upstairs deck and a view to the ocean from the loft.
We added a solid railing wall at the foot of the beds to provide additional privacy to those who sleep in the loft. The door visible in the sitting area leads to a half bath.
We added a solid railing wall at the foot of the beds to provide additional privacy to those who sleep in the loft. The door visible in the sitting area leads to a half bath.
Outdoors On BHI Is Where It's At . . .
But the real reason to come to BHI is not inside Villa 20, it is the outdoors. The house sits in the best part of the South Beach environment and is situated to take advantage of the location.
There are decks on all three living levels of the house. We added a shady ground level wrap around deck with benches and hung a porch swing and added rocking and Adirondack chairs to relax it. There is also a sun-filled deck off the main living area and kitchen to the rear of the house.
From there you look onto the lagoon and beyond to the 18th fairway. The lagoon is filled with turtles, fish and an occasional visiting alligator. You’ll see cranes, Great Blue herons, ibis, egrets and our favorite - the diving cormorants. Like penguins, these birds will swim the length of the lagoon underwater fishing for their dinner. We have put some Adirondack chairs on that deck as well.
There are decks on all three living levels of the house. We added a shady ground level wrap around deck with benches and hung a porch swing and added rocking and Adirondack chairs to relax it. There is also a sun-filled deck off the main living area and kitchen to the rear of the house.
From there you look onto the lagoon and beyond to the 18th fairway. The lagoon is filled with turtles, fish and an occasional visiting alligator. You’ll see cranes, Great Blue herons, ibis, egrets and our favorite - the diving cormorants. Like penguins, these birds will swim the length of the lagoon underwater fishing for their dinner. We have put some Adirondack chairs on that deck as well.
Outdoor Shower Opportunity
You can shower outside in the hot/cold outdoor shower - which to me feels more like beach vacation. A changing room makes it easier to clean up after walking home from the beach. This helps minimize the sand and sunscreen inside the house.
Barbeque On The Gas Grill
Nothing says beach vacation like a steak on the grill, a beer in the hand, and outdoor deck speakers playing Jimmy Buffet.
Walk to the beach
The view from the upper deck out front is across the street to South Beach. Hard to show in pictures just how close we are to the water but it is close enough that on flat water days you can see dolphins jump along the shore. It is a 2 minute walk across the street to the beach entrance. We easily walk to the beach carrying our chair, umbrella, and beach bag – and run home all day for bathroom and beverage breaks.
Find seclusion on East Beach
We always walk to the beach but you can certainly take the golf cart and park it over there if you so choose. In the off season you will likely be the only ones on the beach in front of the house. During peak season it is not unusual to only have 5 to 10 families there at any one time. If you are more comfortable with larger groups you can drive the short cart distance to the east end of South Beach. If you want total seclusion, go to the north end of East Beach. This picture was taken from a point that is a 10 minute walk on East Beach at the peak of the summer season, from the north looking back toward the Cape Fear Point.
Bald Head Island Golf Club
With rental of Villa 20 comes a temporary membership to world class Bald Head Island Club with golf, pool, tennis, croquet, fitness center, fine and caual dining - even sand volleyball and a playground for the kids. This is all walking distance from Villa 20.
The Shoals Beach Club is another option for Villa 20 guests
Any of the beach access points toward the east end of South Bald Head Wynd will provide you with more company than you will have in front of the Villas. Parking at the Shoals Club and using our membership to get towels, chairs and umbrella pretty much will assure you of seeing more people.
10,000 Acres of sea marsh changes colors all day long
The great thing about beach life on an island is you get to pick your surf conditions. If the wind is coming from the south and surf is up on South Beach and you were hoping to take the baby in for a calm swim - no problem - you just head over to East Beach and it will be flat. If you want to boogie board on the waves you just stay right there on South Beach.
If the surf is rough all over (seldom the case) it might be a good day to go explore the marsh on the north side of the island or swim in a pool at one of the clubs. There are hiking trails for the landlubbers and canoe and kayak rentals for the water explorers.
If the surf is rough all over (seldom the case) it might be a good day to go explore the marsh on the north side of the island or swim in a pool at one of the clubs. There are hiking trails for the landlubbers and canoe and kayak rentals for the water explorers.
Sunsets on BHI are an Event
At the end of the day you have several great sunset options.
You can pour yourself a drink and stay right on the upstairs deck or walk across the street to plant your feet in the sand. Or you can jump in the cart, run over to West Beach and watch the sun go down over the Cape Fear River If you have not seen dolphins all day on South Beach, this is also a good time to catch them going up the river.
You can pour yourself a drink and stay right on the upstairs deck or walk across the street to plant your feet in the sand. Or you can jump in the cart, run over to West Beach and watch the sun go down over the Cape Fear River If you have not seen dolphins all day on South Beach, this is also a good time to catch them going up the river.
