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Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays

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Pool
TV
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About the neighborhood

Nags Head

Located in Whalebone within a 5-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Outlets Nags Head. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Old Nags Head Cove - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Outlets Nags Head - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whalebone Junction - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jennette's Pier - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar - ‬5 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 Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays

Welcome to Shell Town, a spacious oceanside vacation cottage in desirable Nags Head (MP 16.2) — just a 5-minute walk to the beach and only 2 blocks from Jennette's Pier. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this well-appointed home comfortably accommodates family and friends with ample indoor and outdoor living space.

Relax with sound and ocean views from multiple decks and enjoy unforgettable sunsets over Roanoke Sound. The private 12'×28' pool and hot tub are perfect for summer fun, while the covered deck offers shaded comfort anytime.

The heart of the home is a fully equipped kitchen with two full-size refrigerators plus an extra pantry space — ideal for group meals and entertaining. A spacious recreation room with a pool table, foosball, wet bar, and games provides plenty of entertainment for all ages.
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Centrally located for convenience, you're within walking distance of local dining, market, and popular activities. With thoughtful updates, flexible layouts, and plenty of parking (great for boats or jet skis), Shell Town delivers everything needed for a memorable OBX getaway.

Guest Review: "Wonderful! Fantastic family venue!" " For our first ever beach house rental with kids and grandkids, it turns out we picked a feature-packed rental home. The living and sleeping areas are incredibly spacious and well-planned for multi-family use. The open, well-lit kitchen had plenty of high-quality dishes, cookware and utensils, and the unadvertised extra pantry with 2nd refrigerator was a welcome surprise for the cooks! We made good use of the huge dining table for family board games, and when we entertained visiting relatives from Ohio there was plenty of room for a total of 21 people for dinner. The grandkids enjoyed the game room, and they loved the large pool! There are multiple back decks with good views of the pool below and of the ocean with lifeguarded beach near Jennette's Pier, just a short walk away. (The pier is open for night-fishing, and our dads and sons took the opportunity to make a memory by catching a skate!) A favorite family highlight was watching a spectacular lightning storm over the sound from the front deck off the dining room. We appreciated the personal contact with the owner, both through the rental process and in meeting our needs during our visit. We would definitely rent this house again."

Ground Level: Carport, Enclosed Outside Shower, Pool and Hot Tub area, Entrance to Recreation Room w/Pool Table & Foosball, Wet Bar/Mini Fridge, TV, Half Bath, Laundry Room.

Mid Level: Entrance Foyer, Hall Bath Connects to Queen Bedroom w/TV, Bedroom w/2 Twins w/TV, Queen Room w/TV connects w/Bath and Room w/2 Twins w/TV, Great Sound Views from this level.

Upper Level: Kitchen w/Pantry, Great Room w/TV/DVD, Fireplace (available Dec-March), Dining area w/Seating for 10, 4 Bar Stools, Pub Table w/2 Stools, Doors to front and back Decks w/Furniture, Great Sound Views, King Master Bedroom/Bath w/2 Sinks and Whirlpool Tub.

2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/9
(Pool is available outside of scheduled weeks for an additional fee. Guests must request it at least one week before their stay.)
NEW for 2026 POOL HEAT
Fee: $250
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,854 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Rules

Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

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 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
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: 24

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

K0058 Shell Town Pier Pool Ta
K0058 Shell Town. Pier Pool Table House Nags Head
876255

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Whalebone within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Whalebone Junction, and Outlets Nags Head. You'll also find Tale of the Whale and Miller's Waterfront Restaurant less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays?

Yes, there is a carport.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a private pool and a wet bar in each house, and some feature ocean view.

Does Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub 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.

Does Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where 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 6.8 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays.

Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Great house

The house was clean and had everything needed to make for a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Great vacation property

We had a great week at this rental house. The location is great; near Jennette's Pier and there are lots of things to do nearby. The beach is a short walk away. There is also a convenience store within walking distance. We all enjoyed the pool area, including the hot tub. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect size for our group!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We were very pleased with our stay. The house had plenty of room for us and we enjoyed the amenities it included.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect size for our group!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We were very pleased with our stay. The house had plenty of room for us and we enjoyed the amenities it included.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Great Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Went for a ladies long weekend and it was perfect. Lots to do nearby and plenty of places to eat. The house was well maintained and very comfortable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ronda S.

Girls weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed the house. Didn’t expect trash to be picked up at 3a so that was an early wake up call. House is nice. We may rent it again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

We had fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Five friends had a wonderful stay at Shell Town. Everything was up to par. The location is very central,however know that you're near some traffic. Overall it's not a big deal though so don't let that stop you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Steve H.

Family Gathering and 40th Birthday Surprise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very enjoyable! House was nice and suited 8 people very well. The two refrigerators was a nice touch allowing us to store bulking stuff like bottled water. Pool and hot tub was enjoyed by all. Busy highway in the front is very noisy however the backyard area was great. Ceiling fan in master bedroom stuck on high was annoying. Ice cream shop, fresh seafood market and small convenience market just steps away. Gas grill would have been nice but we learned how to use charcoal again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was great. Short walking distance to beach, ice cream shop, restaurants, Tanger Mall. House is essentially on the highway, but some reviewers commented about how loud it was. We had no problem what so ever sleeping. Sitting in front deck at times was loud, but there are several decks to this home. Pool is great; plenty of space inside. Comfortable beds. House was clean enough, but it needs a DEEP clean: baseboards, some furniture, around door handles, etc. TV in master bedroom never worked. Called maintenance on Monday, didn’t show up until Thursday. TV in living room is way too small for the size of the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn Y.

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

Great Vacation Home In The Heart of The OBX

This was a great beach house for celebrating my husband’s birthday with some close friends. It had everything you could want in a rental and was very clean. The only reason I gave 4 stars for the online description, is because I would have loved to know that the private pool will not open until April 29th. Therefore, if we wanted it cleaned we would have had to paid extra. Knowing this would have allowed me to adjust my scheduled stay accordingly since one of the primary reasons for choosing this beach house was the private pool and hot tub. I was definitely annoyed by learning this after my arrival. Other than that lack of prior communication, this beach house was full of fun activities, lots of space for food and beverages, a wonderful tub in the master sweet, and gorgeous views from the many balconies. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Great for Family Vacations!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We had an excellent stay. 8 extended family members covering 3 generations from pre-teen to seniors. The house was very comfortable for us. There was plenty of space to be together, and also the availability of some private space when needed. The pool was a hit with all as was the hot tub. The location is within a short walk to the beach, Jeanette Pier, a nearby market, and the local ice cream shop (highly recommended!). We had 3 SUVs and could park all for easy access. We went on a crabbing trip, then took our haul to the seafood market at the corner. They steamed and seasoned them for us for a reasonable price. The blue crabs were excellent. We also took a drive down to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, played disc golf on Roanoak Island, and visited the Wright Brothers Memorial. There are also several putt-putt courses nearby and an outlet mall for those who need retail therapy. The week was a perfect mix of lazing in the sun and checking out the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Shell Town

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was an ok place. Location is handy, but noisy from the main road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 was clean, spacious, great views of the sound especially at sunset and you can see the ocean. The pool and hot tub were a treat for the kids. There were only two downsides. We were pretty much right on the main highway, but at least the house is on a culdesac. And we weren’t able to check in until 6:30. But it was a fantastic stay and we would definitely rent here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

2024 Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This house is in a great location with beautiful views and a short walk to 2 public access beach entrances.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Virginia Beach, VA

Shelltown is super!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great! Relaxing, beautiful surroundings, lovely pool, everything a beach vacation should be. This house had all the amenities we could have possibly wanted.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Matt A.

Bring A Book

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: The T.V. did not work. After two visits from maintenance guys, it still didn't work. Wifi is located on the first floor. The main living area is on the third floor. The Wifi does not reach up there. So no T.V. or any Wifi usage for devices.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Rebekah H.

Shell Town

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was dirty when we arrived, areas of the house looked like they hadn't been cleaned. Overall the location was great but cleanliness was an issue.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Carlisle, PA

Highly recommend

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: This house was very clean and we loved that it only took minutes to walk to the beach. We do a lot of cooking so the 2 refrigerators were a definite plus. Beach Realty was very responsive and helpful which we appreciated.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Family Vacation was a Great Success!

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 first trip to the Outer Banks and we had a great time with our kids and grandsons. Location was great with groceries, ice cream and fish market within walking distance. Beach and pier just a short walk, pool and hot tub, rec room with pool and foosball tables were very welcome. Enough dining space for all 10, plenty of bed and bath rooms. So much to do and see with only short rides to access. Property was clean and well appointed. Two refrigerator/freezers was real bonus! Staff was responsive and communicated well. When arriving, we missed the turnoff twice, so perhaps a sign at the entrance from the highway would help. Teenagers soaked up a lot of wifi - perhaps a second channel? Overall, was a wonderful place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kevin H.

Shell Town. MMM maybe

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was clean. Kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils. Fridges make plenty of ice. Good views of rising and setting sun. Close to ocean and pier. Pool and hot tube were GREAT.. AC worked very well. CON. Poolside furniture was old and not very stable. One lounge broke on us. They came and removed all of the furniture on day (2) and never replaced it..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Virginia Beach, VA

Shell Town, come on down!

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: Great experience! It was a wonderful house, near the beach, spacious and it had all the amenities we could have hoped for. We also loved the pool!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melva L.

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

Perfect for fishing weekend & jeep invasion

The location was perfect for fishing on the pier and attending the jeep invasion. It was challenging to fall asleep at night because the house is located on the main road and the traffic is so loud. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub and hanging around the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice house

Location is very close to other homes. There Is no privacy. Unfortunately we had 4 kids in the house to the left of us that were extremely rude while their parents left them unattended. The family on the right of us had a screaming baby from Wednesday on. The house is decorated nicely. It is close to everything. The internet/wifi is extremely bad. It was difficult to stay connected or to stream a movie without constant buffering.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

gil r.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

The TVs never worked. We did get a service call and technician said he had fixed it but issues were resolved. I texted the office again and was totally frustrated with their response which they did not respond for the second call. Also the carpets are very old and stained. The carpets weren't clean that well either when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracey K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location if you can tolerate poor cleaning

I stayed a lot Shell Town in August 2022. Even though the location is nice, I would not stay here again. Here the pros and cons: Pros - 5 minute walk to beach - Good size pool that is shaded by the house - Beautiful view of water upstairs - Outdoor shower - Located near the pier, restaurants, and walking trail - Linens are provided Cons - There were cleanliness issues. The bathtubs & toilets were dirty. My magic clean eraser was saturated in dirt after cleaning the master shower. The toilet had pee stains under the lid. Refrigerator door handle was filthy. Food ok the living room carpet. Management did offer for the cleaners to come back to clean the house and allow us to sign off on whether it was satisfactory. - The grout in the master shower had mold. Housekeeping helped remove a lot of it but there was still some mold there. - Issues with WiFi connection on the 2nd and 1st levels because router was on ground level.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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