Title: 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 # For The Shell of It Vacation home in Topsail Beach with kitchen and balcony ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/789e1a26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/w508h683x258y0-f75924e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/w509h683x258y0-0c489088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/w506h683x259y0-6ff7fe97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/w509h683x258y0-725cd2ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene retreat at this beach house, where the sound and ocean meet. Only a short 4-minute walk from the beach, unwind on the front porch with gorgeous sunsets or fish and crab from your own backyard canal. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - 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. ### For The Shell of It Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. We are on a quiet short street that goes from the sound to the beach walkover. It’s only a short 4 minute walk to the beach and only a few houses from the sound where you will experience gorgeous sunsets from the front porch.The house backs up to a canal where you can fish and crab to your heart’s content and grill and dine on the large deck with a view of the sound and salt marsh. There is alo a boatslip for up to a 21’ boat ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23560000/23559800/23559737/5acd63a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Shamu | Oceanfront + Screened Porch! 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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 ## 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%7C34.38112%2C-77.61269&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-_ZNNw4Q-KqsLwoMZRCFHzZ2COg=) Holly Ridge, NC #### What's nearby - Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Missiles and More Museum - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Surf City Pier - 9 min drive - 8.9 km #### Getting around - Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shaka Taco - ‬25 min drive - ‪Sushi Gem - ‬25 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬25 min drive - ‪Oasis Bar - ‬19 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is For The Shell of It pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at For The Shell of It? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at For The Shell of It? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is For The Shell of It located? > Situated in Topsail Beach, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Missiles and More Museum, and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports 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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