Title: Just For The Shell of It! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Just For The Shell of It! Family-friendly vacation home in Carolina Beach ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60860000/60855700/60855686/ff2d0bb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60860000/60855700/60855686/0a341ddd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60860000/60855700/60855686/65309184.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60860000/60855700/60855686/2412c098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60860000/60855700/60855686/c110ee41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Carolina Beach is located near Just For The Shell of It!, which provides a playground, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 113500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Just For The Shell of It! Just For the Shell of it! Boasts over 3500 square feet and allows everyone to spread out. Take the elevator or stairs to your over 2,500 square foot living space situated on the second level, and provides a large open kitchen adjacent to a 900 square foot great room. The bottom floor is comprised of a 1,000 square foot game room that is air-conditioned and furnished with a pool table, television, and games. The home has full kitchen amenities and an extra fridge on the lower level. There is an extra-large master suite with a king bed, large tv, a private deck with a spacious bathroom with a soaking tub. Additionally, the master bedroom provides access to the six-foot privacy fenced back yard to let your pets roam. The master and one other bedroom also have limited ocean views. There are two queen bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bathroom. The fourth bedroom has a full-size bed and a connected bathroom. The fifth bedroom has a twin daybed and a tv. The great room has a 70-inch tv and a large open concept. The front porch has a gate for your pets at the top of the stairs, sofa and high-top table to enjoy the outdoors. Head down to the lower level in the elevator to the game room which boasts a sleeper sofa, tv, pool table, pacman game, game table, and plenty of room to relax on the occasional rainy day. The elevator has plenty of room for all of your luggage and vacation needs. A huge outdoor shower awaits after a day on the beach with hot and cold water with plenty of privacy. The house has plenty of parking and is only three houses from the ocean and is equipped with a standard electrical vehicle charger. The home's great location is just two blocks from Freeman park, a great beach that allows four-wheel vehicles. Carolina Beach is a family-friendly town with great restaurants, a wonderful boardwalk area, a lake with a walking path, a state park, boat ramps, surf and deep-sea fishing, bike paths, access to the ICC to put in Kayaks, and many other island amenities. You are 10 miles from Wilmington, NC with all of its attractions. This truly is a year-round beach town perfect for your family geaway! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Unit size: 3,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96824200/96824126/e1b2466e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### EV charger, elevator, ocean views from rooftop! 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Do not use bed linens or regular towels for the beach or there will be additional charges Doggies bathed outside only in the outdoor hot and cold shower. Do not use indoor towels to bathe doggies ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: $200 if more then 2 message us message ### 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock 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 Vrbo Property Now That's A House Carolina Now that's a Beach House !!! Carolina Beach Now that's a Beach House !!! Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.05583%2C-77.88283&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9lbbTAiS4p5lv2zPcnjpc03hN_U=) Carolina Beach, NC #### What's nearby - Carolina Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Freeman Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Carolina Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Nollie's Taco Joint - ‬4 min drive - ‪GulfStream Restaurant - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Just For The Shell of It! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Just For The Shell of It!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Just For The Shell of It!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Just For The Shell of It! located? > This family-friendly Carolina Beach vacation home is located by the sea, just steps from Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Fishing Pier. Freeman Park and Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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