Stella Maris BHI

10% Off Dec '25! Family Beach Getaway, Both Clubs, 3 Golf Carts, 5 Porches w/Great Views, Hammock

5 BR
4.5 Baths
Sleeps 12

Welcome to Stella Maris — Your Island Retreat Awaits


Formerly known as La Hoya, Stella Maris (Latin for “Star of the Sea”) is a beautifully updated Bald Head Island home that truly has it all. Nestled in a quiet forest setting beside a protected dune, this spacious getaway offers exceptional privacy while keeping you close to the beach, market, and island shops.


Whether you're a large family or two smaller groups traveling together, Stella Maris is designed for comfort, connection, and unforgettable memories. With five bedrooms, including a newly renovated crofter suite above the garage, and multiple porches perfect for dining, relaxing, or reading in the swing, there’s space for everyone to unwind.


Island Adventures Await - Each day brings new possibilities. With three four-seater golf carts at your disposal, explore the island’s beaches, nature trails, shops, and dining spots with ease. Ride bikes along the winding paths, go crabbing or fishing, paddle through the marshes, or simply enjoy the songbirds from one of five inviting porches.


Gather & Savor - The fully stocked kitchen makes it easy to prepare family meals, and the outdoor grill is perfect for summer cookouts. Fresh linens and towels are included in the cleaning fee, and beach chairs are provided so you're ready for a day by the ocean. The nearest beach access is just a 2-minute cart ride or a scenic 0.4-mile stroll away—ideal for catching breathtaking sunsets.

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*PROPERTY INFO*

Location: 308 Stede Bonnet Wynd, Bald Head Island, NC 28461

Home: 5 BR / 4.5 BA / Sleeps 12/ Beds / 2,084 sq ft.


*SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS*

*Bedroom 1: King, main floor, en suite bath

*Bedroom 2: Queen, main floor, shared bath

*Bedroom 3: 2 Bunk beds, 4 twins, main floor, shared bath *top bunks are not suitable for adults

*Bedroom 4: King, top floor, en suite bath

*Bedroom 5: Queen, Crofter above garage, en suite bath


*Kings (2), Queens (2), Twins (4)

*Beds are all made with clean linens prior to arrival

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*PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS*

-Central location near beach, market and shops

-Screened in porches and top floor deck with ocean view

-Newly updated floors, appliances, kitchenware, and furniture

-Access to Shoals Club or BHI Club temporary membership (fees apply) (for more details see below)

-Golf access available with BHI Club membership (fees apply)

-3 four seater golf carts

-Large outdoor shower

-Linens (beds made prior to arrival)


*AMENITIES*

-Beach chairs

-Gas grill

-Bikes (availability not guaranteed)

-Microwave & toaster

-Pack n Play

-Highchair

-Crockpot

-Keurig + Regular Drip Coffee Maker

-Wifi + Internet

-Bath + Beach Towels

-Linens (beds made upon arrival)

-A small starter kit of toilet paper, paper towels, detergents and hand soap is provided

-AND MORE!

*We do our best to ensure that all items are there for your visit; however we cannot guarantee condition and quantity due to guest use*

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*POLICIES/RULES*

-NO smoking or pets allowed.

-Please make yourself aware of our cancellation policy. Insurance is highly recommended.

-Stella Maris provides access to Shoals Club or Bald Head Island Club Temporary Memberships. You must join as a temporary member. Temporary membership fees will apply.

-Please keep in mind the BHI CLUB is now capping registration for their guest memberships. If you wish to attend the club during your stay please apply ASAP. Visit the BHI Club website to see and review their rules and fees. Keep in mind there are new rules regarding what days you can attend the club and what activities guest members can use. Contact the club directly for any questions. We do not control club rates, rules, or restrictions. No discount or refund will be provided if club membership is restricted or denied. Please check club websites to verify all temporary membership pricing as rates may change.

-Golf is available with the membership for an additional fee. Contact BHI Club directly for more detailed information.

-Maximum Occupancy: 12 Occupants - Children must be counted within the maximum occupancy unless they are under the age of two (2) and are sleeping in a crib.

-Tenant Requirements: Tenant stated on the Agreement/Booking must be at least twenty-five (25) years of age, and acknowledge that they will occupy the Property during the entire tenancy.

-Manager and owner of the rental property are not responsible for citations received while staying at the property.

-Be respectful of the house and contents - it is someone's home. Respect the neighbors and neighborhood.

-No events or parties- If determined that a party/event is taking place at property, management has the right to evict

tenants and guests with no refund given.

-If determined that a party took place on any of the nights reserved, reservation guest will be charged $500, no exceptions.

-No uninvited guests without permission.

-Bikes and other items are available but not guaranteed due to other guest use.

-A gardener visits 3x/week to water plants.


*Each reservation includes applicable taxes, a cleaning fee, and a Limited Damage Protection

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*ISLAND ACTIVITIES*

-Visit Old Baldy Lighthouse + Smith Island Museum

-BHI Conservancy

-Island Retreat Spa

-Paddle Boarding

-Tennis

-Kayaking

-Biking

-Hiking

-Bird Watching

308 Stede Bonnet Wynd Bald Head Island, NC 28461

Sleeping Arrangements

1st Floor Owner's Suite King
1st Floor Guest Bedroom Queen
3rd Floor Owner's Suite King
1st Floor Bunk Bedroom Bunk Twin (2)
Crofter Queen

Bathroom Configuration

1st Floor Owner's Suite Private Bathroom: Tub, Shower
1st Floor Hallway Bathroom: Shower
3rd Floor Owner's Suite Private Bathroom: Shower
Crofter Private Bathroom: Shower
2nd Floor Hallway Half Bathroom: Toilet

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

Ac
Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
BHI Club
BHI Club Temporary Golf Packages
Balcony
Bathtub
Bbq Area
Beach
Beach Access
Beach Chairs
Beach Essentials
Beach Toys
Bed Linens
Bed linens provided
Biking
Bird Watching
Blender
Boating
Books
Cable
Canoeing
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Children welcome
Clothes Dryer
Coffee Maker
Community Pool
Cooking Basics
Covered Patio
Crib
Crockpot
Cycling
Deepsea Fishing
Dining Area
Dining Room
Dining Table
Dishes And Silverware
Dishes Utensils
Dishwasher
Disinfected
Dryer
Essentials
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Family Friendly
Fire Extinguisher
Fishing
Flat Screen TV
Free Wifi
Full Kitchen
Garden Or Backyard
Gas Grill
Golf
Gourmet Kitchen
Grill
Hair Dryer
Hair-Dryer
Hangers
Heating
High Chair
Hot Water
Internet
Internet Access
Iron
Iron Board
Iron and Board
Kayaking
Keyless Entry
King Sized Bed
Kitchen
Kitchen Island
Laptop-Friendly
Laundry
Living Room
Lock On Bedroom Door
Microwave
Near Ocean
Open Patio
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Pack 'n Play
Pack N Play
Paddle Boarding
Patio
Patio Or Balcony
Private-Entrance
Private-Living-Room
Refrigerator
Requires Stairs
Room
Sailing
Screened Patio
Self Check-In
Shoals Club
Shopping
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
Spices
Stove
Surfing
TV
Television
Toaster
Travel Crib
Tv
WIFI
Washer
Washing Machine
Wide Hallway
Wifi
Wireless Internet
Accessible Height Bed
Antiquing
Aquarium
Bay
Car Not Necessary
Cleaning Disinfection
Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
Enhanced Cleaning Practices
Family
Fishing Bay
Fishing Surf
Games
Health Beauty Spa
Hiking
Historic
Horseback Riding
Jet Skiing
Jewelry Store
Laundromat
Linens
Marina
Museum
Museums
Parasailing
Park
Pier Fishing
Restaurant
Romantic
Scuba Or Snorkeling
Self Checkin Checkout
Shoe Store
Shopping Mall
Skiing Water
Snorkeling
Store
Swimming
Towels
Town
University
Water Sports
Weddings
Whale Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Wind Surfing
Winery Tours
Zoo
Bar
Enhanced Cleaning
Food
Gift Shop
Grocery Or Supermarket
Point Of Interest
Supermarket

Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cancellation 60 days or more before your stay will receive a refund less the cancellation fee of $350. Cancellation 60 days or less before your stay will not receive a refund unless the same dates are re-booked. If that occurs you will receive a refund less the cancellation fee of $350. Additional details with regards to cancellation policies and procedures may be found in Section #15 of the Rental Agreement as provided at checkout. 
  • Outside of Airbnb rules and restrictions, all guests will have to agree to the iTrip Vacations NC Beaches Vacation Rental Agreement
  • Child / Family Friendly
  • Registered Guests must be 25 years or age or older
  • Bookings created by guests under 25 years of age will be cancelled without refund
  • Maximum Occupancy: Each property’s maximum occupancy is stated within the Agreement and located in the Property Description;  If at any given time, the maximum occupancy is exceeded, the tenant will be in material breach of the lease and grounds for expedited eviction will apply in addition to a fine.
  • No Student Groups, Weddings, or Parties
  • No more than 4x Minors per adult
  • No Smoking Permitted
  • Pets are not allowed in properties that are not Pet Friendly
  • Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

Reviews

Great vacation through Itrips on BHI
5/5 stars
We had a great time at BHI. Stella Maris was perfect for our family and it was very well maintained and stocked with every necessity. ITrip responded to us immediately when we had a question. They were helpful and kind. When we left, I thought I had forgotten a valuable at the house and they went straight to the property and checked for me! They really went above and beyond. We will definitely book with them in the future. Thank you ITrip for a wonderful vacation experience! - Maureen & family
- Maureen

Thank you so much, Maureen! We’re delighted to hear that Stella Maris was a perfect fit for your family and that you found everything well maintained and stocked. Our team was happy to assist right away with your question and to check the property for you when you thought you left something behind, we always want our guests to feel cared for. We’re so glad you had a wonderful vacation and can’t wait to welcome you and your family back. Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!

- Manager Response
ITrip - La Hoya - BHI - NC
5/5 stars
ITrip facilitated a fantastic vacation week - La Hoya - BHI.
- Jacqueline

Thank you for your review, Jacqueline! We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing stay! Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!

- Manager Response
Convenient and comfortable
5/5 stars
La Hoya is located in the middle of the island, so it's easy to get to all points of interest. We found the home well-equipped and comfortable, despite the extreme heat on the week we were there. The three golf carts were key! We also used the bikes, and they were great. Everyone enjoyed the home and its proximity to island fun!
- Maria

Thank you for your review, Maria! We’re glad to hear that La Hoya’s central location made it easy for you to explore all the island’s points of interest. It’s wonderful to know the home was well-equipped and comfortable, even during the extreme heat. We’re glad the golf carts and bikes added to your enjoyment and convenience. We’d love to welcome you back anytime. Thanks for trippin’ with iTrip!

- Manager Response
La Hoya
5/5 stars
We had a wonderful stay at La Hoya. What a beautiful place. We enjoyed the porches where we could sit and watch all the cardinals come up for food. We also had a deer visit us in the front yard which was really neat. The home is furnished with comfortable beds and the kitchen has nice dishes, cookware and spices. The living room is great, but could have had a little more seating for our group, but we made it work. I would highly recommend renting La Hoya for your next vacation.
- Sara
All we wanted, all we needed
5/5 stars
Once again, our family enjoyed La Jolla. Greg was very attentive to our needs, particularly when we had problems with the electricity. I would highly recommend this property and this company. Two comments: lousy, toilet paper really good knives.
- Jane

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jane! We're happy to hear that you and your family had another enjoyable stay at La Hoya. Great customer service is very important to us! We appreciate your feedback hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences soon!

- Manager Response
Fantastic house on bald head
5/5 stars
We have been coming to the island every year for several years now and have stayed at many different houses across the island. This year we chose la Hoya because the layout was accommodating to our large group and has three golf carts … a must have. This was probably our favorite house we have stayed at not only because of the cleanliness and fully stocked kitchen along with spices ( such a plus) , the beds and linens were very nice, everything was in working order - but to top it off we have never had such great communication with the rental management. They were so helpful and would keep us updated throughout the hurricane. Their check ins and check out process was easy. They even accommodated an early check in for us to accommodate my elderly parents. Despite the terrible weather we experienced, we very much enjoyed our stay at La Hoya and would list definitely rent again.
- Nadia Zoltak

Nadia, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that La Hoya is your favorite vacation home on the island. It’s great to know that the layout, amenities, and cleanliness made your stay great, especially for your large group. Great communication with our guests is very important to us, and we’re glad we could keep you informed throughout your stay! Despite the weather, it sounds like you all made the best of your vacation. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!

- Manager Response
Fantastic
5/5 stars
My group loved this house. The location is fantastic. The house is clean, cozy, and has everything you need for a great vacation.
- Dylan

Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad you loved the house and found it to be fantastic, clean, and everything you needed. We would love to have you back again. Thanks for trippin with iTrip!

- Manager Response
Wonderful
5/5 stars
Loved the house!! It was perfect for our family.
- Jane

Thanks Jane! We are so glad you were able to have a great vacation with your family. We love this house on BHI as well. Please come back again soon! Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!

- Manager Response
Nice family vacation on BHI
5/5 stars
We enjoyed our stay with iTrip on BHI. Their communication before, during, and after the trip was a clear, helpful, and responsive. The home was well equipped, comfortable, and made for an enjoyable vacation for our extended family. We would book again through this local business!
- Kristen

Thanks for your review Kristen! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the well-equipped beach condo, and that you had a wonderful vacation. Great communication is important to our small family business! We would love to have you back. Thanks for trippin' with iTrip!

- Manager Response
Great house
5/5 stars
Everything was there that we needed. Great areas to have some time to ourselves! Enjoyed having 3 carts! They made our trips to the beach east! The only complaint was the memberships to the clubs to be able to use the pool. With renting Friday to Friday, we were only able to use it Monday thru Thursday at the BHIC. We had to make a reservation for a 3 hour time. If I had known the Shoals Club there was no reservation time we would have made reservations there. Enjoy LaHoya!!
- Lillian

Thank you for your review, Lilian! I am glad you enjoyed having 3 carts to use and loved the home. We did send out many emails to you with information about BHI and Shoals club, and that the clubs fill up quickly so we recommend making your reservations ASAP. I'm sorry if you missed it. Thank you for choosing iTrip!

- Manager Response
Fantastic Stay!
5/5 stars
The La Hoya House on Bald Head Island was the perfect set up for my family. We had plenty of room for 4 adults and our toddler, a short/fun golf cart ride to the beach, and peaceful atmosphere! The hosts were very knowledgeable about the Island and helped with any question regarding transportation, restaurants, and the clubs on the Island. Can't wait to visit again!
- Stephen

Thank you for your review, Stephen! I am glad that La Hoya provided you and your family with plenty of space and tranquility. Great customer service is very important to our team, and we are very familiar with BHI. We look forward to having you back!

- Manager Response

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