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

Cottage near Outer Banks Beaches in Buxton

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Terrace/patio
Pool
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Buxton

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Buxton cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Uncle Eddy's Frozen Custard and 18-Hole Mini Golf. Also, Buxton Woods Nature Trail is within half a mile (1 km) and Lighthouse Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Diamond Shoals Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Angelo's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mad Crabber Restaurant - ‬10 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 our most spacious cottage, with room to accommodate up to 8 guests. On the first floor is a king master bedroom and full bath with partial ocean views, a queen master bedroom and bath, and a bedroom with a double and twin size beds. There is a laundry area in the hall closet and a full hall bath. The second floor has a large and open fully stocked kitchen, dining, and cozy living area with partial ocean views throughout. Wake up and check out the surf from bed in the second level king master bedroom with full bath, and catch some sun on the upper deck with nice ocean views. Offering all the basics to get you started on your vacation, such as toilet paper and paper towels, we're certain you'll be happy upon arrival. With access to a resort pool and spa, fish cleaning stations, unlimited beach access, private parking, and outside hot/cold showers make this the perfect choice for a relaxing vacation. We're sure you'll have a Shell of a vacation staying in Shell Castle!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Shell Castle Cottage 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

How close is Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa to the airport?

This cottage is 171.3 mi (182-min drive) away from the Greenville, NC (PGV-Pitt-Greenville) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa to the beach?

This cottage is a short 1-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 0.4 mi (1-min drive) from Lighthouse Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa to downtown Buxton?

This cottage is 1.1 mi away from Buxton.

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