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Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa

Cottage with a hot tub, steps from Outer Banks Beaches

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Shell Castle offers a spacious retreat with partial ocean views from its cozy living area and master bedrooms. Enjoy access to a resort pool, spa, unlimited beach access, private parking, and an outside hot/cold shower for the ultimate relaxation experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa

Shell Castle is our most spacious cottage, with room to accommodate up to 8 guests. On the first floor is a king master bedroom and full bath with partial ocean views, a queen master bedroom and bath, and a bedroom with a double and twin size beds. There is a laundry area in the hall closet and a full hall bath. The second floor has a large and open fully stocked kitchen, dining, and cozy living area with partial ocean views throughout. Wake up and check out the surf from bed in the second level king master bedroom with full bath, and catch some sun on the upper deck with nice ocean views. Offering all the basics to get you started on your vacation, such as toilet paper and paper towels, we're certain you'll be happy upon arrival. With access to a resort pool and spa, fish cleaning stations, unlimited beach access, private parking, and outside hot/cold showers make this the perfect choice for a relaxing vacation. We're sure you'll have a Shell of a vacation staying in Shell Castle!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps From Beach Community Pool Spa
Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps From Beach Community Pool Spa
Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool Buxton
Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool
Shell Castle 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool Buxton
Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool Buxton
Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool
Shell Castle 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool Buxton
Shell Castle 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool
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Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps From Beach Community Pool Spa

About the neighborhood

Map
Buxton, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf. Buxton Woods Nature Trail and Lighthouse Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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. 31 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was prefect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Hamilton, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My Happy Place

First time this far down the island and we will be returning! Nice relaxing environment and house was absolutely perfect! Also highly recommend the Cockeyed Clam!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Samuel S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Two main issues, EXTREMELY moldy washing machine, very gross. THE DECK is a splinter nightmare and very wobbly in places. Be careful. Otherwise, we enjoyed our time. Be aware that it is very difficult to walk to the beach due to man made dunes post-Erin and sandbags which are slippery and very large. Due to this, we will not be returning to this section of Buxton.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Magdalena R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home steps from beach

Spacious home with nice views of the ocean. Good place for families with pets. Right next to the pool/ hottub that is shared with other houses.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a perfect place for a family vacation. Plenty of room for everyone. Awesome views. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

McKenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th birthday

I booked the house for my friend’s 30th birthday and we had a blast! The location was ideal, the property was clean. I loved that each bathroom was a good size and not cramped and the fact that the water got hot almost instantly when taking a shower and wasn’t impacted if we all took showers at the same time. The views were awesome. Definitely nice to wake up and see a beautiful sunrise from our decks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Ummara M.

Lovely house but disappointing service

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house and location were lovely. The office was closed for the week due to holidays but we did not have sheets for one of the beds making it unusable. We reached out to the phone number and email the office shared with us but no one contacted us. We tried 4-5 times hoping we could get a set of sheets and use the bed and be comfortable. There was also a tornado warning and severe weather one day but no one checked on us. I work in hospitality and we never shut down - never to customers. Someone is also there to ensure the guests are safe and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Close to Everything

This house was very clean. It's a lot closer to the ocean than described which was a pleasant surprise. All but one bedroom had a private bathroom - another perk. Close to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, restaurants, bait shops and both grocery stores (FL and Conners). Only downfall was the lack of kitchen essentials - only 2 silicone potholders and low quality pots/pans. We made the best of it and came prepared after reading other reviews. Again, it was very clean which is a sticking point for me.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

OBX 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s always a pleasure to be back at Lighthouse View that’s our home away from home. This year was a little bit different as the beach replenishment was going on, but so glad to see that the beach has been restored.
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10/10 Excellent

Shell Castle Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was GREAT. We had very good weather and the house is our favorite. As our children grow we will have to rent more cottages. We all look forward to next year and hope that we get our regular week in 2024. Everyone was so helpful to all of us. Thank You
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10/10 Excellent

another great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Been coming here for years, the place always pleases, fantastically clean.

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great house. Location, cleanliness and comfortable beds. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed a week here with our family and could not ask for a better place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Newville, PA

Shell Castle family trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cottage was wonderful. Very clean, close to the beach and plenty of room for all 5 of us. Will rent this again for our next family trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Winter Weekend Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean and well maintained property. Great location for winter retreat.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Matthews, NC

Ok stay mostly

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was nice and looked overall really clean but there was an inch thick layer of dust on all the fans and vents.
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10/10 Excellent

Norbert J.

Thanksgiving week at the Shell Castle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Couldn't ask for a better house and location to spend Thanksgiving week with the family. House has the perfect layout for both privacy and togetherness for a family with a 4 bedroom needs. This is a rare house that allows 2 dogs, which we needed. Excellent location for fishing and all the necessities of shopping close by. We have vacationed in this house on two consecutive Thanksgiving weeks, and will always check on availability here first for future vacations. Love it!
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10/10 Excellent

Shell Castle Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our Family always has a great time with our rental at Lighthouse View. We are always surprised to see the changes that have been made when we return each year. We were a little upset with our reservations for next year but we can't do anything about that, things happen.

10/10 Excellent

Constance G., Gilford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Location

We were in Buxton in Mid April, the weather was beautiful and the area is quiet then and less commercial than the northern part of the island. We enjoyed nice long walks near the lighthouse and the ferry ride to Ocracoke Island. The house was clean and the management addressed any concerns quickly. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
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8/10 Good

Ellie K.

Spring Break 202-

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect for a group with kids. Good location - although we expected their to be a beach out front and it was all sandbagged - it would have been nice to know that up front but there are lots of great beaches within driving distance. The kitchen could have been stoked with some additional equipment (we had to go out and buy a spatula) but overall we really enjoyed it and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L.

Always the perfect place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've stayed in this house a few times. It's had some upgrades happen but has always been fantastic place to stay while visiting Buxton!
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10/10 Excellent

Great week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental location is great. House and beach view from deck was great. Will recommend this to everyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Shell Castle Cottage Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Lighthouse View was really Great. We had beautiful weather and the week just wasn't long enough.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Wonderful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 4 adults 3 teenagers and one adolescent. We all fit quite comfortably in this spacious vacation home in Buxton NC OBX. The accommodations were clean and comfortable with plenty of dining table surface and seating. Whether eating or relaxing watching TV. Just steps from the beach which also provided plenty of family space. Parking underneath to keep vehicles and fishing gear out of the sun and elements. Two decks to lounge on with a nice view of the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Debbi H.

Yearly Birthday Family Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Every year, for the past eight years, our family heads to Shell Castle to celebrate my birthday. Being a surfer this is one of my favorite spots. Shell Castle is well equipped and we love the big living/dining/kitchen area and big deck to sit out and watch the sunrise, ocean and stars. Thank you for another memorable birthday!