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The Half Shell Cottage - Walkable Beach Bungalow

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A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a rug.
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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Oak Island

Located in Long Beach, this cottage is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island Beach. The cottage includes conveniences like a kitchen.
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What's nearby

  • Oak Island Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ocean Crest Pier - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Caswell Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Oak Island Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Holden Beach - 31 min drive - 28.2 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beacon315 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paul's of Oak Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lonerider at Oak Island - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salt64 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬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.

The Half Shell Cottage - Walkable Beach Bungalow

Welcome to The Half Shell Cottage, a quaint Oak Island bungalow close enough to hear the ocean and within walking distance to the beach.

Newly renovated with fresh walls, floors, and fixtures, this seaside cottage keeps its original charm. Inside there are three bedrooms and one bathroom with one Queen Bed, one Full Bed, and Full-Size bunk beds. Cozy in size, but big on location, it's an easy relaxed, place to unwind, enjoy a drink, and let the beach days linger.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. The cottage also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 (service animals welcome)

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
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: 18

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 and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Long Beach within a short 13-minute walk of Oak Island Beach and also 11 minutes on foot from Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. You'll also find The Point and 57th Place West Access Park within a short drive.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage though service animals are welcome.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM), which is about 27.9 mi away.

The Half Shell Cottage - Walkable Beach Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great easy stay for a small group/family with pets
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was absolutely perfect for my husband and I and our two spoiled Shih Tzu dogs. We loved the fenced back yard and the deck off the master bedroom. Also - there was a pet door - which our little guys LOVED to use!! The house was well stocked - we had everything we needed. We also used the “beach buggy” (that we found in the outdoor shed). We had an amazing time !!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mabe Family really enjoyed our stay! Perfect fit for our family! Clean and comfortable. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026