- As low as $687/Night
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
General Features
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony or patio
- Barbecue grill
- Bed sheets provided
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Deadbolt lock
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- English
- Fire extinguisher
- Fishing nearby
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Heated pool
- Heating
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hot tub
- Iron/ironing board
- Jet skiing nearby
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Marina nearby
- Massages
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near outlet shopping
- Near the bay
- Near the ocean
- Onsite parking
- Oven
- Pet friendly
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Snorkeling nearby
- Stovetop
- Swimming nearby
- Toaster
- TV with cable/satellite service
- Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water park
- WiFi available
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
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About this Property
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 1800 square feet
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 vistas and direct access to the beach, look no further than Shell Cottage. This newly refreshed oceanfront home in South Nags Head features a private walkway that makes getting to and from the beach painless and convenient.
The reverse floor plan at Shell Cottage takes full advantage of the expansive ocean vistas, which can be adored from every room on the top level. Stylish and beach-friendly LVT floor is installed throughout, and the open-concept layout accepts everybody 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 beverages 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 walk 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 Grille, 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-min. drive away. From there, discover Bodie Island Lighthouse or head south for a day trip to Ocracoke.
Family Animals 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.
About the Area
Located by the ocean, this vacation home is in South Nags Head, a neighborhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets allowed
Getting the best Nags Head rental home experience:
Getting the best rental value:
- In the Nags Head area, The earlier you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best vacation homes are reserved early. Booking your vacation property six to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and book your rental.
- Summer months are high season in Nags Head. To get the best value, try shifting your family's Nags Head vacation dates to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer pleasant temperatures, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Nags Head vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
- Some hosts and property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your group before you book.
- Management companies and individual rental owners often offer their guests an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which commonly costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for more information.
- Look for your local Nags Head area magazine when you check-in. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local stories, travel guides have money saving offers on nearby tours and attractions.
Make a plan and pick the rightrental:
- Select dates and maximum budget.
- Decide how many beds and the configuration your family requires. Shell Cottage: Oceanfront
- Precise details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available online. If not, call the host before reserving your home. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds in living rooms.
- If your family is traveling with pets, search for a pet-friendly property. Request specifics on breed, size, and type restrictions. Often, hosts require additional pet deposits and fees.
- Are you visiting for a single event? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
- Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests with disabilities. Make certain to ask about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
More tips for your stay:
- Take a copy of the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your . We recommend storing the manager's information in your smartphone.
- Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
- Ensure you protect the property owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property while you are out, just like you would back home.
- Document any damages to the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the owner. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be valuable if there is a dispute.
- Don't forget to respect your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
- Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
- Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected everything. Make sure to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
- Go through the property a final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the property manager is not available, take photos and video of the rental to record its condition.
- Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on good reviews to stimulate more reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will appreciate that you share your feedback find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.
Nearby Restaurants
- Fish Heads Bar and Grill - 1.1 miles
- Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 2.9 miles
- Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 3.5 miles
- Benny Tesoros Nags Head - 2.8 miles
- Sugar Planet - 3.6 miles
- Lost Colony Brewery's Waterfront Beer Garden - 2.8 miles
- Tale of the Whale Restaurant - 2.9 miles
- Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - 2.9 miles
Nearby Activities
- Coquina Beach - 2.7 miles
- Fish Heads Bar and Grill - 1.1 miles
- Nags Head Dolphin Watch - 2.8 miles
- Fishing Unlimited Boating Center - 2.9 miles
- Paradise Dolphin Cruises - 3.1 miles
- Beach Braids - 3.1 miles
- Bodie Island Lighthouse - 3.2 miles
- Crystal Dawn Head Boat - 4.2 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Fish Heads Bar and Grill - 1.1 miles
- Super Wings - 3.2 miles
- Salt Coast Outfitters - 3.4 miles
- The Farmer's Daughter - 3.7 miles
- Super Wings - 3.9 miles
- Beach Braids - 3.1 miles
- Sugar Planet - 3.6 miles
- Oceans East Bait and Tackle - 2.8 miles
