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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
TV, foosball
TV, foosball
Children's area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Kill Devil Hills, NC

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About the neighborhood

Kill Devil Hills

Located within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of OBX Laser Tag. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a dining area, and a refrigerator.
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Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Plaza Azteca - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Packed with Amenities and Close to the Beach!

"The Turtle Shell Cottage" is an Outer Banks Rental Home located near the Harris Teeter grocery store and is only a few blocks to beach access to the Atlantic Ocean!

This Kill Devil Hills Rental Home caters to outdoor enthusiasts, providing built-in swings on exterior decking, hammock, cornhole, grill, beach chairs and other beach items, and more! As for a rainy day on the Outer Banks, "The Turtle Shell Cottage" has you covered, providing an entire game room filled with fun amenities like foosball, dart board, and more! With other comforting amenities like WiFi, Keurig coffee maker, and laundry room, you'll be set for an uninterrupted OBX Vacation!

321 provides 3 bedrooms, including a Queen Master Bedroom with separate access to hallway bathroom, another bedroom with Queen bed, and a Twin bedroom. The spacious great room offers an updated kitchen with island, dining area, and living area with plenty of seating. The secluded downstairs then provides an enormous game room with private bathroom and resting area!

Being located in the heart of the Outer Banks, this rental home is close to grocery stores, shopping, movie theatre, historic sites like the Wright Brothers Memorial, water sports, and so much more! This home's unique location on a commercial strip allows guests to walk to restaurants like Noosa Scoops for ice cream, Kill Devil Grill for a great meal, the Harris Teeter grocery store, and even stop by the neighboring OBXpress Car Wash to clean the salt air off your car before heading home! And, being only a few blocks to the beach, this home provides a beach cart and beach dolly for your convenience!

So "turtle, turtle" your next Outer Banks Vacation to 321, "The Turtle Shell Cottage," and have a memorable OBX experience that you will want to revisit year after year!

Layout:

Upstairs: Great Room with Living Area and Front Deck Access, Dining Area, and Kitchen, Queen Master with Private Access to Hallway Bathroom, 2nd Queen Bedroom, Twin Room, and Deck with Seating, Swing Chair, and Swing Hammock Chair.

Downstairs: Outside Hammock, Game Room with Foosball, Mini Fridge, Dart Board, beach toys, and more, and Washer/Dryer Room with Bathroom and Shower.

** To keep rental costs down, this OBX home does not provide linens. However, a linen package can be provided for an extra fee. Please contact Cove Realty of Nags Head for more information on this home's linen rental package. Also, Cove Realty is a Green company that limits excessive waste. As such, linens, toiletry items, cleaning supplies, and so forth, are not supplied at the rental home, so please be mindful to bring these with you or be ready to purchase upon arrival to the Outer Banks.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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 doesn't allow pets

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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 26

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.

Property is also known as

1063160

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Kill Devil Hills, a short 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and also 15 minutes on foot from Destination Fun. You'll also find Nags Head Woods Preserve and Jockey's Ridge State Park within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is 13.3 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Packed with Amenities and Close to the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

2 story home just minutes from the beach has everything you would need especially if you have children. The beach entrance had a shower for public use. Plenty of room upstairs and the porch with the swings was nice place to relax. Only down fall was the car wash next door can see you swingin. The yard had a 8ft solid fence to the back yard for privacy. Nice neighborhood to take a walk or bike. Harris Teeters across the street! I’d stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace C., Morris Plains, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Excellent Stay

This place has it all for families. All the beach stuff you need and more. We always have a great stay and will definitely be back again. Quick walk to the beach and local restaurants. Short drive to tons of activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Third time was a charm!👍

This was a (now annual) sister vacation. This was our third year at Turtle Shell, and God willing, we’ll be back for more! We usually eat out most of the time, we don’t utilize all there is to offer, mainly the toaster oven and microwave.😂 this place is very well stocked for anything you could want. Convenient location, very clean and walking distance to the ocean. Highly recommend!👍
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desta H.

Liked: Cleanliness

They tried to think of it all

They had everything including kids bikes and a push stroller/bike. They provided detailed information about the area. Even the cabinets were labeled to help you find things more easily. They tried hard to make sure you're comfortable. The only thing you need to keep in mind is there is no indoor access from the upper level to the garage/lower level. So you need to prepare to do laundry on a non rainy day or that the person that will sleep in the lower level is able to come up the outdoor steps alone, if they need to come up at night. Great, quiet location. One of the cleanest rentals we've visited.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle Shell Cottage

We had a fantastic stay at the Turtle Shell Cottage! The house has so many amenities and tons of toys and games..perfect for our kids (8,6,4) who enjoyed the house as much as the beach. Great location close just a short walk to the beach and next to lots of restaurants, stores and right next to an ice cream shop! Great communication with the owners who are so friendly. We hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

We Loved the Turtle Shell Cottage

We could not have been happier with the cottage. My whole family loved the property and all the extra amenities that came with. This place literally has everything you need to come and stay. All you need is groceries to fill the fridge. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful. I loved the bed linens and the towels were wonderful. I highly recommend this cottage for any kind of vacation stay. We will definitely be rebooking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

This rental is perfect if you have small children!

The hosts are very caring and attentive! It's a well kept, clean house. Linens are supplied. Everything you need in the kitchen. Toys, bikes, helmets, sand toys, boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrella, beach wagon all there for your use! Bring your self and a few outfits you can wash with washer and dryer! Second year in a row renter and am renting again. Between the highways and quiet street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Family Friendly House

We had a wonderful week at the Turtle Shell Property with our family. We have 3 little ones and could not have picked a better property for this. The child proofing options around the house and kids toys/books and beach toys were so helpful to have access to! We also enjoyed the activity space in the garage for hanging out in between beach time. Everything was very clean and as described, and Terry and Russell are excellent at communicating throughout the stay! The walk to the beach with kiddos was very short and convenient, and so easy with the beach carts provided at the house. A few reviews mentioned the car wash next door, but with the privacy fence, we had zero issues with that. The location was great being across the street from the grocery store, and walking distance to an ice cream shop and grill on the same side of the road. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this wholeheartedly for future vacations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Time to OBX

We enjoyed our stay very much. The rental was close to everything and only a short walk from the beach. Plenty of amenities to enhance our stay. We would definitely book this rental again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time!

It was awesome! Had everything we needed. Would recommend to everyone 🏝️
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vaca

The property was fine for our needs. The lower level had a strong musty odor. That may be the age of the property. The house is located next to a loud car wash.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay

Nice location & has everything you may need for your stay! We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

the best beach cottage

Our family had an amazing time at the Turtle Shell. The owners Russell & Terry were great to work with and could easily get in touch with them. The cottage had everything we needed, super clean and close to everything!! If we are ever in the area again we will definitely be staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Little Get-away!

This cottage was the most well appointed we’ve ever visited. It’s the perfect size for a small family group & the offering of beach chairs, bikes, bodyboards, etc was so nice and allowed us to pack so much less. They really thought of everything. The house was very clean and all mechanicals were in working order. The host was very nice & accessible at all times. Would very much recommend this cottage to anyone who values attention to detail. Brad & Jessica - Sept 2023
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle Shell sister vacay

We really like the closeness of grocery stores, just figured out the Wrightsville Blvd. shortcut! Like not having to get on the highway as much. Kitchen could use some updating, and porch and deck could use a little attention. Very much enjoyed ourselves, despite the winds from Lee, hurricane without rain!😂
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bionca S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacay

Enjoyed our short stay at this beach home. Great location despite the car wash next door which could be a little noisy at times. The owner was very good at communicating when we had any questions or concerns. I would recommend this property for small families for a quick getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time at the Turtle Shell

We love the Turtle Shell. The property is very conveniently located within walking distance of the Public Beach. It is also in a central location and easily accessible to stores and sight seeing locations. This is our second time staying there. We love it because we have to pack less. They literally thought of everything we could need. Bikes with locks, beach toys, beach wagon, chairs, umbrella, coolers, BBQ, etc. This time we visited the NC Aquarium and we went to see the Dolphins with Kitty Hawk Kites. It was an amazing time. Terry is very accessible via text messages and is super friendly and helpful. Thank you Terry & Russel
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace C., Morris Plains, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

Another excellent visit

This is out third year at the Turtle house, and we absolutely loved it again. Very close to the beach and restaurants. It literally has anything you could want for the beach. We didn't need to bring anything for the kids. As always, it was very easy to get a hold of Terry for questions (she is the nicest person!). We will definitely be back for a 4th year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer family vacation 8/23

Very close to stores, beach Very responsive homeowners Cute beach home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacay 2023

We had a great time!The house had everything you needed & then some! A vacation to remember :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage for a family

We loved our stay here! The owners provided all the amenities and accessories you needed for a stay at the beach! Lots of toys, bikes for kids and adults... helmets too! Very clean and nicely decorated. Just a short walk to the beach. Owners very safety conscious which was much appreciated. Will stay again ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

We had a great stay during our time in Kill Devil Hills! The house was clean and cool, which is important after a day at the beach. There was ample equipment in the kitchen for cooking asvwell as in the garage for beaching it all day. If anything, we were a little taken aback upon arrival by the carwash next door. I even Google mapped the home to see what was around it and the carwash did not show up on Google images. BUT I do want to say, the carwash didn't turn out to be a nuisance. In the end overall it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay!

We loved the cottage. It was perfect for our family of 5. It was nice to have the downstairs space if one of us needed a break from the others. Close walk to beach or bike ride. The owners went above and beyond to make sure our stay was great. They were in constant communication for any questions or needs we had. The location was great and in a safe neighborhood. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

The house was just as pictured! Super clean and in amazing shape. I love how everything was labeled so you knew exactly where to find everything. Terry was a pleasure to speak with and was always quick to respond! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara B., Newville, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Week of relaxation

Great property and amenities. If they don’t have it you probably won’t need it. The location is convenient to public beach access and grocery store. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023