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

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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Air conditioning
Hot tub

Explore the area

Buxton, NC

Outer Banks Beaches
‪1 min walk‬
Buxton Woods Nature Trail
‪12 min walk‬
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 Twins

2 Single Beds

King Master

1 King Bed

King Master

1 King Bed

Queen Master

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

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!

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owner/property manager

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Languages

English

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site 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

About the area

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve, while Studio 12 and Kinnakeet Clay Works are cultural highlights. Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Buxton Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Buxton, NC

What's nearby

Outer Banks Beaches - 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, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 161 min drive

Restaurants

‪Diamond Shoals - ‬5 min walk
‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬9 min drive
‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
‪Tavern On 12 - ‬13 min drive
‪Bros Sandwich Shack - ‬7 min drive

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 23 kg per pet.

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?

Checkout 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 1 mi (2 km) of Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf and Outer Banks Beaches. Buxton Woods Nature Trail and Lighthouse Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Hamilton, New Jersey

15 Sept 2021

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

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10/10 Excellent

5 June 2019

Great place!

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8/10 Good

Ummara M.

28 Dec 2020

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

Shannon E.

12 May 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenna S.

7 Sept 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

27 Apr 2024

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

Kelly W.

27 Nov 2022

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

8/10 Good

Magdalena R.

19 Oct 2022

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

Victoria J.

9 Aug 2022

OBX 2022

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10/10 Excellent

5 July 2022

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

21 June 2022

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.

8 May 2022

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

25 Apr 2022

Great location!

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Newville, PA

18 Apr 2022

Shell Castle family trip

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10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

10 Mar 2022

Winter Weekend Retreat

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8/10 Good

A guest from Matthews, NC

26 Dec 2021

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.

14 Dec 2021

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

22 July 2021

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

21 Apr 2021

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.

5 Apr 2021

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.

11 Feb 2021

Always the perfect place to stay

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10/10 Excellent

18 Aug 2020

Great week

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10/10 Excellent

21 July 2020

Shell Castle Cottage Vacation

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

17 June 2020

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.

15 Nov 2019

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!

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 Twins

King Master

King Master

Queen Master

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Master Bath

Master Bath

Master Bath

Shared Bath

Spaces

About this property

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

Property manager

Languages

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Amenities

Have a question?

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Buxton

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

9.6/10

9.8/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Hamilton, New Jersey

My Happy Place

Valerie P.

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

8/10 Good

Ummara M.

Lovely house but disappointing service

Ummara M.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

Shannon E.

10/10 Excellent

McKenna S.

30th birthday

McKenna S.

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Great time

Steven S.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Clean and Close to Everything

Kelly W.

8/10 Good

Magdalena R.

Nice home steps from beach

Magdalena R.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.