Located in South Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
(5BR/5.5BA,1K,8Q, SLP16, 2 golf carts, Sunday Turn in Peak Season, CHECK OUT 10:00AM / CHECK IN 5:30PM) Sandbagger is an unforgettable oceanfront home-just steps from the sand- offering hypnotic panoramas of the Atlantic.
This welcoming five bedroom, 5.5 bath luxury beach haven spoils with a full bathroom, television, DVD player, telephone and work area in each bedroom. Cross the deep rocking-chair covered front porch and enter this reverse floor plan into an oversize open foyer/living area brimming with light from myriads of windows. This gathering space delights with mesmerizing beach vistas, an entertainment center and a large island/snack bar with a wet bar and mini-fridge. It also provides access to a spacious oceanside covered porch. Linger here and relish the soothing sounds of waves breaking on the shore or step down to your private beach walk and stroll to your own sun deck and/or South Beach. Back inside, this level also houses four spacious Queen suites, each furnished with two Queens and each housing its own full bath ensuite and access to its own private porch.
Upstairs, you enter another large open living space accented by a soaring cove ceiling, warm hardwoods and bright sunshine and anchored by a lovely decorative fireplace. This is fronted by another covered porch-perfect for watching dolphins playing in sparkling water. The newly renovated dining room provides comfortable seating for twelve. Eat here or dine al fresco on the screened dining porch. The chef's kitchen boasts stainless Kitchen Aid appliances, quartz counters and an ample central island/breakfast bar; but its best feature is its jaw-dropping view of Frying Pan Shoals.
For those in your party wanting additional privacy, the home's detached crofter grants it in first-class style via a very generous King suite with its own kitchenette, dining set, laundry, full bath and ocean-facing sundeck. Sandbagger's additional amenities include internet, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, grill and infant accommodations and support through WWP's 24/7 Property Manager Assistance Line-which means you can reach needed help even after hours or on weekends. There are no bicycles at this property but they can be rented through rental companies on the island.
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 CALL TO 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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 5.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Property manager
Owner/Manager
Languages
English
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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
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
822719
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in South Beach within a 10-minute walk of Bay Beach and Bald Head Island Conservancy. You'll also find Bald Head Island Lighthouse and Oak Island Lighthouse nearby.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is 5 Bedroom/5.5 Bath Oceanfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access good for couples?
With a stay at this beachfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and ocean views in some.
Are there hot tubs at 5 Bedroom/5.5 Bath Oceanfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 29.2 mi away.
Can I book a room with a balcony at 5 Bedroom/5.5 Bath Oceanfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access?
Yes, every accommodation at 5 Bedroom/5.5 Bath Oceanfront Retreat w/ Private Beach Access comes with a porch with some featuring ocean views.
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sid D.
Mar 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Best setup for our family which include two infant cousins meeting for the first time, two sets of grandparents and one great uncle and aunt.
Sid D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
Jul 12, 2022
June 2022 Stay
We has a wonderful stay at Bald Head Island. Wendy Wilmot Rental agency is the most attentive of any I have used. If there were questions, or problems, one phone call got immediate service and problem was solved. Will use them as our go to rental agency on Bald Head Island
Mary H.
10/10 Excellent
Pat B.
Sep 19, 2020
September 2020 Stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sandbagger! Wendy Wilmot was extremely attentive whenever any issue came up and we will definitely use their services again. Take me back to the island!
Pat B.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 5, 2020
July 2020 Stay
Great time as usual in BHI. Experience somewhat altered due to the virus but the location is great. Views are wonderful. House is very nice and great for entertaining.
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 19, 2013
Easter
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful, Thank You.
Doug Easter, Charlottesville, VA
Verified traveler
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Aug 21, 2013
Sandbagger - Nice with potential to be Great!
Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was adequately helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Sandbagger was a great property. It was probably the cleanest beach house we have ever rented. The location was great, it was beach forward of the neighboring homes so you felt like you were out there by yourself and even from the non-beach side, the neighboring homes were nearly invisible. The bedrooms were large and the beds were very comfortable. The wood floors throughout were a great touch. That said, while we loved the house, and would want to rent it again; there are some upgrades (mostly minor) that should be done in order to command such a premium price (~$10K / week with taxes, club charges, insurance, etc.). The kitchen appliances & countertops seemed substandard and didn’t seem comparable with the rest of the house. A significant number of light bulbs were burnt out and with the exception of one lower floor, the TV’s need to be upgraded (most are all old 4:3 tube TV’s). Lastly, while the carts carried a lot of people (one 6 person & one 8 person) – the 8 person was so large it was very difficult to drive and the brakes were dangerously non-existent. One last nice touch would be a celling in fan in the beautiful screened-in porch on the non-beach side that gets no breeze.
On the reservation front, confirm the Ferry reservations with the BHI Ferry Company yourself – they were made for the wrong week by Wendy Wilmot and it took many emails and phone calls to correct.
Verified traveler
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jul 24, 2013
Wonderful Family Vacation
Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house functioned very well for everyone. The extra large bedrooms with twin queens gave each person particularly good space, and the large bathrooms with each bedroom were a pleasure. We didn't use the large crofter, but could imagine how comfortable it would be. The operative word for the house is spacious. The furnishings could use updating as you know. My only real negative was the deplorable condition of the two barbeques. The gas bbq was unusable, and the kettle bbq would have been okay with a new grill. We managed once with aluminum pans on the grill that we had to scrub without much satisfaction. No food should go near these disgusting cooking surfaces, ever. If the housekeepers would check after each rental, any new bbqs could be kept in a heathful, a more usable, and a better condition. Everything considered, we all would come back for another visit.
Manager responded on 7/10/2013:
Thank you so much for your feedback and choosing to rent with Wendy Wilmot Properties! We are so glad that you enjoyed the home! A service order has been issued for the grill, and the owner and property manager are working together to resolve the problem and ensure that the property offers each renter the Best of Bald Head. Again, thank you so much for your feedback and for notifying us of this issue so we can respond accordingly. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your week on the Island, and we hope you return in the coming months and continue to enjoy Bald Head Island with Wendy Wilmot Properties!
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 11, 2013
Great stay at Bald Head Island.
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent accommodations. I highly recommend. It was clean and well-equipped. Great configuration of rooms for extended family vacationing together.
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 8, 2013
Great Thanksgiving
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent. We had troubles with one of the carts but the property manager on for the weekend was extremely helpful in all instances and very professional.
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 8, 2013
Great Bald Head Vacation
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a fantastic house for a 40th birthday celebration. We all thoroughly enjoyed!
Manager responded on 10/30/2012:
Thank you for choosing Wendy Wilmot Properties and Sandbagger on Bald Head Island. As a Rental Management Agency on Bald Head Island, we are always striving to deliver a level of service satisfaction that is superior in comparison. Therefore, your comments and suggestions are very important to us as well as the property owner. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay to celebrate a 40th Birthday. I have informed the owner of your comments for their consideration. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you will consider returning to Sandbagger during your next vacation
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 8, 2013
Sandbagger visit
Rating Details:
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was very clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great
Manager responded on 10/30/2012:
Thank you for choosing Wendy Wilmot Properties and Sandbagger on Bald Head Island. As a Rental Management Agency on Bald Head Island, we are always striving to deliver a level of service satisfaction that is superior in comparison. Therefore, your comments and suggestions are very important to us as well as the property owner. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay. I have informed the owner of your comments for their consideration. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you will consider returning to Sandbagger during your next vacation.
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 8, 2013
Not just another week at the beach
Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great home in a great location right on the beach. The porches were a special place at night to relax and enjoy the sea breezes. Video equipment was a bit dated and some components non-functional, but this is not why we came to the beach. Will certainly consider coming back.
Verified traveler
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 8, 2013
Sandbagger Review from Bedo (July 15-21)
Rating Details:
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was spotless.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We found the property perfect for our family. Any little problems we had were resolved except for weather stripping on back was repaired but did not last.
Upholstered furniture was very worn but it is a beach property.
Verified traveler
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Mar 8, 2013
Experience
Rating Details:
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
I was very happy with the location.
The vacation rental was clean.
The property manager was very helpful.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
There are no instructions in the house on working the tv, locking the doors, etc. Sounds kinda stupid, but things work differently in other homes. Didn't have a key for the crofter for a couple of days. But the worst thing was the floors, both in the house and the crofter. For those who were barefoot, feet were filthy, and socks were the same way. They were really dirty. Overall though, the house was great.
Manager responded on 6/20/2012:
Thank you for choosing Wendy Wilmot Properties and Sandbagger on Bald Head Island. As a Rental Management Agency on Bald Head Island, we are always striving to deliver a level of service satisfaction that is superior in comparison. Therefore, your comments and suggestions are very important to us as well as the property owner. I apologize that you experience some issues during your stay. I am pleased to inform you that there has been a new television installed in the ground floor living area. We are also compiling individual information on each property in our rental program and placing instructional information in rental books that will be at the fingertips of our guests. Therefore, you should not experience a lack of operation instruction on the television in the future. With regard to the cleanliness of the floors. We find this unacceptable and have spoken at great length with the cleaning crew. Finally, I am deeply sorry that the keys to the crofter were not available to you during the first few days of your stay. The next time you are on the Island, I ask that you give me a call and I will gladly take you out to lunch for your trouble. I have informed the owner of your comments for their consideration. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you will consider returning to Sandbagger during your next vacation.