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

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Beach nearby
Exterior
TV
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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 area

Buxton

When you stay at this cottage in Buxton, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Outer Banks Beaches and 6 minutes by foot from Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf. .This cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lighthouse Beach and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Buxton Woods Nature Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buxton Woods Nature Trail - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tico Taco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oceana’s Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

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

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

Shell Castle 4 Bdrm Steps Beach Community Pool

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Shell Castle Cottage 4 Bdrm Steps From Beach Community Pool Spa

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