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# The Half Shell Cottage - Walkable Beach Bungalow

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 The Half Shell Cottage - Walkable Beach Bungalow provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

## Popular amenities

- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### The Half Shell Cottage - Walkable Beach Bungalow

Welcome to The Half Shell Cottage, a quaint Oak Island bungalow close enough to hear the ocean and within walking distance to the beach.  
  
Newly renovated with fresh walls, floors, and fixtures, this seaside cottage keeps its original charm. Inside there are three bedrooms and one bathroom with one Queen Bed, one Full Bed, and Full-Size bunk beds. Cozy in size, but big on location, it's an easy relaxed, place to unwind, enjoy a drink, and let the beach days linger.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Bathroom

- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet paper

### 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

### 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)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### 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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated 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

## About the area

Long Beach, a neighborhood in Oak Island, is home to this cottage. Oak Island Lighthouse and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park. [Visit our Oak Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Oak-Island.dx6164970)

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Oak Island, NC

### What's nearby

- ![Caswell Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/8ed2f56c-a970-4626-96ea-b641c342ac4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Caswell Beach  
11 min walk \- 1.0 km
- ![Aerial view of Ocean crest fishing pier at Oak Island NC. Looking at the pier and beach front.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661019/d1103e37-f52c-436a-8e01-1fc7e6ad6707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Ocean Crest Pier  
3 min drive \- 2.4 km
- ![Oak Island Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661022/b764bfdb-38dc-48ad-8802-c05d118c9674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Oak Island Lighthouse  
14 min drive \- 14.0 km
- ![Holden Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225867/12e6daff-718d-4201-80cf-53244e6e8911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Holden Beach  
30 min drive \- 44.3 km
- ![Wrightsville Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066253/6d358e96-3964-4597-8eb5-bece01ff4fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Wrightsville Beach  
59 min drive \- 80.9 km

### Getting around

- Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM)  
52 min drive

### Restaurants

- Lonerider at Oak Island  
11 min drive
- Salt64  
6 min drive
- Paul's of Oak Island  
5 min drive
- oak island deli & pub  
5 min drive
- Pirates Deck  
6 min drive

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