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A wooden deck leading to beach houses with a view of the ocean.
A beachside property with multiple beach houses, a wooden deck, and a clear view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.
A spacious living area with a large sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a countertop.
A spacious living area with a dining table, sofas, and a TV. There are large windows offering a view of the beach.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Buxton, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Buxton

This cottage places you next to Outer Banks Beaches and within a 10-minute walk of Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dirty Dick's Crab House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬9 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 Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa

Shell Castle is the largest of our cottages, offering spacious accommodations for up to 8 guests and partial ocean views from multiple levels. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and gathering, this home provides plenty of space for families or groups seeking a relaxing coastal retreat.

The first level includes a king master suite with a private bath and partial ocean views, a queen master suite with a private bath, and an additional bedroom furnished with one double and one twin bed. A full hall bath and convenient laundry area are also located on this level.

The second floor features a large, open-concept layout with a fully stocked kitchen, dining area, and comfortable living space, all highlighted by partial ocean views. A second-level king master suite with a private bath offers additional comfort, while the upper deck provides a perfect place to enjoy the ocean breeze and views.

Guests have access to resort-style amenities, including a pool and spa, fish cleaning stations, private parking, and outdoor hot and cold showers. Shell Castle is an ideal home base for your Hatteras Island vacation.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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

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Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool

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Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool Buxton

Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool

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Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps From Beach Community Pool Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage in Buxton is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf. You'll also find Pamlico Sound and Buxton Woods Nature Trail less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, ocean views in some cottage, as well as a spa tub.

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

Yes, this cottage has a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

Yes, every cottage at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa comes with a patio and some offer ocean views.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

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
Verified review

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Constance G.

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
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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!