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Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub

Vacation home near Outer Banks Beaches in Nags Head

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A wooden pathway leading to a beach with white railings.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the sea.
A living room with a large TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the beach.
A beachfront property with a large house featuring a balcony, a swimming pool, and a wooden deck.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bodie Island Lighthouse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Nags Head

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this South Nags Head vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Nags Head Beach and Whalebone Junction are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nags Head Beach - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Bodie Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 24 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Chef - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

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 Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub

Update for 2025! A brand new private pool will be installed just in time for the opening of spring pool season. New amenities for 2025 will also include a hot tub and outdoor recreation area. Photos coming in early April!

If you're in search of unobstructed ocean views and direct access to the beach, look no further than Shell Cottage. This newly updated oceanfront home in South Nags Head features a private walkway that makes getting to and from the beach easy and convenient.

The reverse floor plan at Shell Cottage takes full advantage of the panoramic ocean views, which can be enjoyed from every room on the top level. Stylish and beach-friendly LVT flooring is installed throughout, and the open-concept layout allows everyone to spend quality time together even while preparing meals in the kitchen. Dine al fresco on the screened porch while watching the sun go down. After dinner, mix cocktails at the wet bar to serve on the oceanfront deck. Take the stairs down to the mid-level and use the private walkway to the beach for an evening stroll by the shore break.

All four bedrooms are conveniently located on the mid-level, and the two master suites provide direct access to a covered oceanfront deck. Rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower on your way back from the beach and use the dry entry from the ground level, where you can drop off your towels and swimsuits in the laundry area.

Located at milepost 19.5 in South Nags Head, Shell Cottage is a mile south of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Fish Head's Bar and Grill, where you can order food and drinks on the oceanfront while listening to live music. Coquina Beach, part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and a favorite local spot for fishing and surfing, is a six-minute drive away. From there, explore Bodie Island Lighthouse or head south for a day trip to Ocracoke.

Pets allowed. No smoking/vaping. Please refer to the Rental Agreement while reviewing Rules & Policies for pool opening/closing dates and pool heat information, including details regarding the optional pool heat fee.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2753

Frequently asked questions

How close is Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.7 mi (17-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub to the beach?

This vacation home is 1 mi (2-min drive) from Outer Banks Beaches and 2.3 mi (5-min drive) from Nags Head Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub to downtown Nags Head?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi away from Nags Head.

Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

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

Fantastic place by the beach!

We really enjoyed ourselves here. Great close access to the beach. Great kitchen for cooking meals with all the necessary kitchen items to do so.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Spring Break

Great location, fully stocked, good amenities. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashly V.

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

Perfect for what we needed

This was a very nice place and had everything we were looking for with a 3 year old. Right on the beach so we didn’t have to go far, space inside for our toddler to play with his toys. I think he loved the bunk beds the best! The kitchen was well stocked with the dishes and things we needed and some. The only thing that I would recommend would be a house number sign out front at the driveway. The place was amazing and we are already talking about when we go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The amenities were not in good condition. I went to put something in the oven and the cover fell off on my foot -- painful and it caused me to burn my hand and spill what I was putting in the oven. All of the toilet seats need to be replaced and the carpet on the stairs was not good. The TV was hard to operate and there were no instructions.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timoteo D.

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

Nice house. Great location.

The house was wonderful, and in a great location. I love south Nags Head. All residential. No commercial establishments. Nice and quiet. The house is in good shape. Just a couple of suggestions. Some of the locks are defective. If you are using one of the shared toilets, hang something on the doorknob to indicate that it is in use. Also, a Keurig coffee maker would have been nice, so that guests would not have to mess with coffee filters and measuring ground coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022