Title: Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub - 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 # Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub Vacation home with a water park, 4-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76598600/76598550/8173ac8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76598600/76598550/6b0702eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76598600/76598550/34660a59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76598600/76598550/f23fd8f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76598600/76598550/0dffd7bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Shell Cottage, a newly updated oceanfront home in South Nags Head with unobstructed ocean views and direct access to the beach. Enjoy panoramic views from every room on the top level, dine al fresco on the screened porch, or mix cocktails at the wet bar for an evening of relaxation. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Pool - Washer - Hot tub - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub Update for 2025! A brand new private pool will be installed just in time for the opening of spring pool season. New amenities for 2025 will also include a hot tub and outdoor recreation area. Photos coming in early April! If you're in search of unobstructed ocean views and direct access to the beach, look no further than Shell Cottage. This newly updated oceanfront home in South Nags Head features a private walkway that makes getting to and from the beach easy and convenient. The reverse floor plan at Shell Cottage takes full advantage of the panoramic ocean views, which can be enjoyed from every room on the top level. Stylish and beach-friendly LVT flooring is installed throughout, and the open-concept layout allows everyone to spend quality time together even while preparing meals in the kitchen. Dine al fresco on the screened porch while watching the sun go down. After dinner, mix cocktails at the wet bar to serve on the oceanfront deck. Take the stairs down to the mid-level and use the private walkway to the beach for an evening stroll by the shore break. All four bedrooms are conveniently located on the mid-level, and the two master suites provide direct access to a covered oceanfront deck. Rinse off in the enclosed outdoor shower on your way back from the beach and use the dry entry from the ground level, where you can drop off your towels and swimsuits in the laundry area. Located at milepost 19.5 in South Nags Head, Shell Cottage is a mile south of the Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Fish Head's Bar and Grill, where you can order food and drinks on the oceanfront while listening to live music. Coquina Beach, part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and a favorite local spot for fishing and surfing, is a six-minute drive away. From there, explore Bodie Island Lighthouse or head south for a day trip to Ocracoke. Pets allowed. No smoking/vaping. Please refer to the Rental Agreement while reviewing Rules & Policies for pool opening/closing dates and pool heat information, including details regarding the optional pool heat fee. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Heated pool - Water park - 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 - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78167300/78167221/cd74a825.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### K0376 Primrose Cottage, Oceanfront only STEPS to the Water, Pet Friendly! 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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 2753 ## 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%7C35.87007%2C-75.57504&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gT9P6M06GOCLDxDy0u3qH2_QpN0=) Nags Head, NC #### What's nearby - Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 2.4 km - Jennette's Pier - 10 min drive - 6.0 km - Oregon Inlet Fishing Center - 11 min drive - 10.5 km - Bodie Island Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 8.3 km - Nags Head Fishing Pier - 19 min drive - 15.1 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Dunes Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sam & Omie's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shell Cottage: Oceanfront | Private Pool | Hot Tub located? > Located in South Nags Head, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Fishing Pier and Whalebone Junction. Jennette's Pier and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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