Sheltering Oaks, Bald Head Island

09/30/2026

Great news! We just opened up our dates for 2027. Get your pick of dates for next year now!
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09/05/2026

Come visit beautiful Bald Head Island! The island quiets down after Labor Day but the weather is perfect. The best time to visit!
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08/18/2026

Wrapping up another summer of wonderful guests and great reviews at Sheltering Oaks! We love our guests and work hard to make sure that their island time is comfortable and enjoyable. We are so grateful for these glowing reviews! We hope to keep providing an exceptional Bald Head Island experience ! 🩵🌴💙

07/07/2026

We’ve now got the week of August 23-30 open. Message us for end of summer pricing! Great time to visit the island!

05/28/2026

15 Most Beautiful Beach Towns Around the World

2. Bald Head Island, North Carolina

“This small, serene island off the coast of Southport, North Carolina, is where I grew up spending my summers. It’s small, family-friendly, and you only get around by golf cart, which gives it such a unique vibe,” says Fora travel advisor Sarah Young. Part of the Brunswick Islands, Bald Head Island is home to the oldest still-standing lighthouse in North Carolina, “Old Baldy,” and many scenic opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, and relaxing on the beach. “It’s my go-to place every summer, and it’ll always be my most special beach destination,” adds Young.

From an island off of North Carolina to a coastal village on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, these are the most beautiful beach towns in the world.

04/11/2026