Title: Have a "Shell of a Time" on Chincoteague Island! - 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 # Have a "Shell of a Time" on Chincoteague Island! Vacation home in Chincoteague with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93260000/93250600/93250520/w1199h799x1y1-2334c489.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93260000/93250600/93250520/w1199h799x1y1-32f1b516.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93260000/93250600/93250520/10d4cc3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93260000/93250600/93250520/w1199h799x1y1-1c35496c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93260000/93250600/93250520/343cebaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On Chincoteague Island, Shell of a Time offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and quintessential charm. Unwind in the cozy living area with flat-screen TV and free WiFi after exploring Assateague National Seashore's wild ponies. A newly renovated kitchen awaits your culinary creations, while a sunroom provides shade for al fresco dining. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Have a "Shell of a Time" on Chincoteague Island! Ready to have a ‘Shell of a Time’ on your next trip to our Little Island by the Sea?! You will absolutely fall in love with this beautiful Cottage on Chincoteague Island - tucked on a quiet street, but close to everywhere you want to be! Shell of a Time has all that you love about a quintessential Chincoteague Cottage, plus the Modern Amenities you want and need. Newly Renovated, Shell of a Time truly has it all. You’ll love sinking into the huge Sectional in the Living Area and enjoying Flat Screen Streaming TV and Free WiFi after an adventurous day exploring Assateague National Seashore - home of our Famous Wild Ponies! With welcoming Colors and Flooring reminiscent of a stroll on the Boardwalk, you’re sure to feel at home right away! The Chef in your family will adore the newly renovated Kitchen will all you need and then some! We just love the Metal Backsplash and Black Faucets/Accents - rustic yet modern at the same time. And you can slip out to the Sunroom and dine under the comfort of the shade trees - sooo relaxing. You’ll love grilling the Fresh Catch of the Day,, which with any luck, YOU caught! Not one to cook on Vacation? No worries - there are many great options just a hop, skip, or jump away. And don’t forget ending your day with a Sweet Treat from Mr. Whippy’s or The Island Creamery! Shell of a Time sleeps 6 in 2 comfortable Bedrooms. The Master has a comfy Queen Bed and is soothing with Colors of Coral and Sea. Right across the Hall, Bedroom 2 sleeps 4 in a very cool Full over Full Bunk Bed - a great space for the kiddos! A bright and beachy Full Bath is shared and has a Tub/Shower Combo. Chincoteague Island is all about making family Memories that you’ll treasure forever. Whether you spend the day shellcombing and searching for Ponies, Fishing - either in the Surf or in a Boat, or taking in a spectacular Chincoteague Sunset, this wonderful Vacation Home will make sure you have a Shell of a Time! Occupancy strictly enforced. Seaside Vacations does not allow group rentals to guests under age 25. Therefore, online bookings for group rentals will not be honored. Every effort is made to ensure that all information and photographs in Seaside Vacations' advertising are accurate and complete. Rate information for properties is subject to change and the quote provided online is only valid at the time of booking. Seaside Vacations cannot be held responsible for possible typographical errors; omissions; price changes; changes in taxes; changes to Terms and Conditions; or changes made by vacation home owners in furnishings, equipment, or bed arrangements. Vacation homes are privately owned and changes may be made to homes or their contents. Seaside Vacations reserves the right to correct any errors. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free internet ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72820000/72818600/72818510/1d8ac210.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On a Whim, a family retreat! 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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 165039 ## 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%7C37.92340%2C-75.37338&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jEs0MVTqRaiXNAKWrTtzAN0H-9c=) Chincoteague Island, VA #### What's nearby - Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km - Maui Jack's Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Museum of Chincoteague - 4 min drive - 2.1 km - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 2.8 km - Assateague Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.5 km #### Getting around - Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 66 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Island Creamery - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ropewalk - ‬3 min drive - ‪Teaguers - ‬3 min drive - ‪Steamers - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Have a "Shell of a Time" on Chincoteague Island! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Have a "Shell of a Time" on Chincoteague Island!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Have a "Shell of a Time" on Chincoteague Island!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Have a "Shell of a Time" on Chincoteague Island! located? > Situated in Chincoteague, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park, Maui Jack's Waterpark, and Chincoteague Channel. Museum of Chincoteague and Oyster Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Have a "Shell of a Time" on Chincoteague Island! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon G. Jun 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chincoteague Reboot First time back in 10 years. Nice to see the island flourishing since the pandemic and doing so well. Will return again. House was perfect. ##### Sharon G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### rawlyn m. Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great stay It a nice little house for our family we really enjoyed staying there ##### rawlyn m. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### JOHN T. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, Quiet Home. Everything you need at Chincoteague Lovely small house, with room for 5 adults. Son slept on the couch in the living room. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen had everything we needed for multiple dinners (except for a cheese grater, but we made do). Sun room was fabulous for meals - there is a fan/AC unit there that cooled it down nicely. Conveniently located, off Chicken City Rd. not far from Maddox Blvd. Island Creamery is a MUST DO! Best Ice cream anywhere!! Lovely home, very clean and comfortable. Will consider renting again next trip to Chincoteague! ##### JOHN T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Getaway This was an amazing property! Wonderful location. Awesome kitchen and comfortable beds! 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