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Beach nearby
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Buxton, NC
  • Place, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf
    ‪4 min walk‬

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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

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Orange Blossom Bakery & Cafe - ‬12 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.

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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 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: 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.

Property is also known as

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Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps From Beach Community Pool Spa
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 Beach Community Pool Buxton
Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool
Shell Castle 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool Buxton
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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 Lighthouse Beach and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse within a short drive.

Is there parking available 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 good for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, an ocean view in some cottage, as well as a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

No, this cottage doesn't have 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.

Are there connecting rooms at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies 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

6/10 Okay

Samuel S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was prefect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great house. Location, cleanliness and comfortable beds. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P., Hamilton, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Constance G., Gilford

Liked: Cleanliness

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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