The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant

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A two-story house with a pool, outdoor furniture, and a view of the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a fence.
A two-story building with a covered walkway and a balcony.
A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a view of a house through a large window.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ocean Crest Pier

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Oak Island, NC
  • Place, Oak Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Crest Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Caswell Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Oak Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Oak Island Lighthouse and Bald Head Island Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Oak Island, NC

What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caswell Beach - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Holden Beach - 34 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Koko Cabana - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant?

As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant on 31 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,495, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Turtle Shell: Home Across from Ocean Crest Pier and Restaurant located?

Located in Long Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Oak Island Beach and Ocean Crest Pier. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house! Loved the pool. Had everything we needed and was very close to the beach. Hope to go back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home close to the beach. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family beach trip, 2024

It was a wonderful property with an amazing pool, and we made great family memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location just across the street from beach access and a pier. + a pool!

The property was very clean and comfortable. The new pool was very clean and a great space for the kids. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils - don't forget your spices, butter, etc as these type items won't be waiting on you. Some beach accessories were available for use - umbrella, cooler on wheels and some chairs. Coffee filters supplied for coffee maker - unit also has a Keurig. Gas Grill was ready for use. It's such an easy location to enjoy the beach - access is across the street and Ocean Crest Pier just a very short walk (pier bar serves food).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Check in was easy. Pretty seamless process. The home was extremely stuffy when we got there. We had to open all the windows and turn on all the fans due to the smell in the home. Found hair in the drawers and dust in many places. We went during the off season so I can understand it being stuffy but it didn’t seem that the home was recently cleaned. Overall the stay was ok. Appliances worked, water pressure was good. Distance to the beach was very close and made it nice to come back and forth for anything we needed. One of the beds was very squeaky. To the point where it was squeaking every time you’d slightly move. The most disappointing part was the pool. We purposely rented this location for the pool which we paid ahead of time to heat. When we arrived the pool was extremely dirty, all filters were plugged up with debris and it wasn’t heated. When we inquired about it we were told the pool was heated and cleaned the day before we arrived but it didn’t appear to be the case. The pool never ended up being heated due to the weather (they said they will not heat at 55degrees or below and 2 of the 3 days we paid for the temp was over 60). Which was very disappointing for my two little girls that had their hearts set on swimming. So if you’re planning your stay for the pool, I wouldn’t pick this location. And if you like any sort of privacy, this also isn’t the place as there were cameras all over.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property for our family stay. The pool is wonderful as was the location and house layout and furnishings. We will certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week

7 family members stayed here comfortably. House was as described and clean when we arrived. Couple of issues but they were taken care of quickly and everyone enjoyed the front deck and ocean view!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

We highly recommend this property, it was clean and had everything you need. The location was perfect, we had beach access and the ocean crest Pier. Minutes away from grocery store and shopping! If you want to go and relax, it is perfect for that also. We will return!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Stay

The house is in a great location for a week on the beach. We enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location

We stayed in The Turtle Shell for 1week visiting from the UK what a hidden Gem. It’s situated opposite the pier and The Island Way Restaurant which was fantastic. The rental was great super clean, great location, nice beachy touches 4 double bedrooms 2 bathrooms large kitchen living room area with balcony facing the ocean which was perfect for sundowners. Couple of things there wasn’t any decent beach chairs to take down to the beach the only ones that were there were old and rusty so either bring your own or pick some up on route. Also there was no Beach towels. We couldn’t get the WIFi to work and after chasing the rental company twice they supplied it. This should be supplied in the rental file. It’s also advertised to sleep 12 people whilst there was only 4 of us there is no way this rental is big enough for 12 people. Overall great place, we would def. Visit again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Vacation in a Perfect Spot!

This was our first trip to Oak Island and we couldn't be happier about our stay at The Turtle Shell. Right across the street from the beach access and no steps! Pier was right across the street, too! The kitchen was well-stocked. Probably the cleanest place we have ever rented! Some board games and puzzles, not many though. All the TV's worked perfectly. We really appreciated the detailed instructions sent by email and in the house about house operations, check-in, check-out, etc. Also surprised by the few beach equipment items left for us to use! I honestly can't think of anything negative to say!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent vacation choice

This home was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. It's location was great and we particularly loved the space under the house to play games and hang out. It was great!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house and even better location.

This house is everything you need and then some for the perfect beach trip. Plenty of room to spread out. Great outdoor space with two porches and even more space under the house to grill and hangout in rocking chairs. Amazing beach view from the front porch. Literally steps to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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