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Shell Town – Spacious Nags Head Cottage w/Private Pool, Hot Tub & Sound Views
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102854 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Nags Head, NC
- Place, beach3 min walk
- Place, Outlets Nags Head4 min walk
- Place, Jennette's Pier6 min walk
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Shell Town – Spacious Nags Head Cottage w/Private Pool, Hot Tub & Sound Views
Welcome to Shell Town, a spacious oceanside vacation cottage in desirable Nags Head (MP 16.2) — just a 5-minute walk to the beach and only 2 blocks from Jennette's Pier. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this well-appointed home comfortably accommodates family and friends with ample indoor and outdoor living space.
Relax with sound and ocean views from multiple decks and enjoy unforgettable sunsets over Roanoke Sound. The private 12'×28' pool and hot tub are perfect for summer fun, while the covered deck offers shaded comfort anytime.
The heart of the home is a fully equipped kitchen with two full-size refrigerators plus an extra pantry space — ideal for group meals and entertaining. A spacious recreation room with a pool table, foosball, wet bar, and games provides plenty of entertainment for all ages.
Centrally located for convenience, you're within walking distance of local dining, market, and popular activities. With thoughtful updates, flexible layouts, and plenty of parking (great for boats or jet skis), Shell Town delivers everything needed for a memorable OBX getaway.
Guest Review: "Wonderful! Fantastic family venue!" " For our first ever beach house rental with kids and grandkids, it turns out we picked a feature-packed rental home. The living and sleeping areas are incredibly spacious and well-planned for multi-family use. The open, well-lit kitchen had plenty of high-quality dishes, cookware and utensils, and the unadvertised extra pantry with 2nd refrigerator was a welcome surprise for the cooks! We made good use of the huge dining table for family board games, and when we entertained visiting relatives from Ohio there was plenty of room for a total of 21 people for dinner. The grandkids enjoyed the game room, and they loved the large pool! There are multiple back decks with good views of the pool below and of the ocean with lifeguarded beach near Jennette's Pier, just a short walk away. (The pier is open for night-fishing, and our dads and sons took the opportunity to make a memory by catching a skate!) A favorite family highlight was watching a spectacular lightning storm over the sound from the front deck off the dining room. We appreciated the personal contact with the owner, both through the rental process and in meeting our needs during our visit. We would definitely rent this house again."
Ground Level: Carport, Enclosed Outside Shower, Pool and Hot Tub area, Entrance to Recreation Room w/Pool Table & Foosball, Wet Bar/Mini Fridge, TV, Half Bath, Laundry Room.
Mid Level: Entrance Foyer, Hall Bath Connects to Queen Bedroom w/TV, Bedroom w/2 Twins w/TV, Queen Room w/TV connects w/Bath and Room w/2 Twins w/TV, Great Sound Views from this level.
Upper Level: Kitchen w/Pantry, Great Room w/TV/DVD, Fireplace (available Dec-March), Dining area w/Seating for 10, 4 Bar Stools, Pub Table w/2 Stools, Doors to front and back Decks w/Furniture, Great Sound Views, King Master Bedroom/Bath w/2 Sinks and Whirlpool Tub.
2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/9
(Pool is available outside of scheduled weeks for an additional fee. Guests must request it at least one week before their stay.)
Relax with sound and ocean views from multiple decks and enjoy unforgettable sunsets over Roanoke Sound. The private 12'×28' pool and hot tub are perfect for summer fun, while the covered deck offers shaded comfort anytime.
The heart of the home is a fully equipped kitchen with two full-size refrigerators plus an extra pantry space — ideal for group meals and entertaining. A spacious recreation room with a pool table, foosball, wet bar, and games provides plenty of entertainment for all ages.
Centrally located for convenience, you're within walking distance of local dining, market, and popular activities. With thoughtful updates, flexible layouts, and plenty of parking (great for boats or jet skis), Shell Town delivers everything needed for a memorable OBX getaway.
Guest Review: "Wonderful! Fantastic family venue!" " For our first ever beach house rental with kids and grandkids, it turns out we picked a feature-packed rental home. The living and sleeping areas are incredibly spacious and well-planned for multi-family use. The open, well-lit kitchen had plenty of high-quality dishes, cookware and utensils, and the unadvertised extra pantry with 2nd refrigerator was a welcome surprise for the cooks! We made good use of the huge dining table for family board games, and when we entertained visiting relatives from Ohio there was plenty of room for a total of 21 people for dinner. The grandkids enjoyed the game room, and they loved the large pool! There are multiple back decks with good views of the pool below and of the ocean with lifeguarded beach near Jennette's Pier, just a short walk away. (The pier is open for night-fishing, and our dads and sons took the opportunity to make a memory by catching a skate!) A favorite family highlight was watching a spectacular lightning storm over the sound from the front deck off the dining room. We appreciated the personal contact with the owner, both through the rental process and in meeting our needs during our visit. We would definitely rent this house again."
Ground Level: Carport, Enclosed Outside Shower, Pool and Hot Tub area, Entrance to Recreation Room w/Pool Table & Foosball, Wet Bar/Mini Fridge, TV, Half Bath, Laundry Room.
Mid Level: Entrance Foyer, Hall Bath Connects to Queen Bedroom w/TV, Bedroom w/2 Twins w/TV, Queen Room w/TV connects w/Bath and Room w/2 Twins w/TV, Great Sound Views from this level.
Upper Level: Kitchen w/Pantry, Great Room w/TV/DVD, Fireplace (available Dec-March), Dining area w/Seating for 10, 4 Bar Stools, Pub Table w/2 Stools, Doors to front and back Decks w/Furniture, Great Sound Views, King Master Bedroom/Bath w/2 Sinks and Whirlpool Tub.
2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/9
(Pool is available outside of scheduled weeks for an additional fee. Guests must request it at least one week before their stay.)
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Nags Head
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Whalebone, a neighbourhood 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nags Head, NC
What's nearby
- beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Outlets Nags Head - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Whalebone Junction - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Jennette's Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Whalebone Junction Information Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- KFC - 7 min walk
- Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 15 min walk
- Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant - 9 min walk
- Fish Heads Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
- Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
9 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda A.
26 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation property
Linda A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
17 May, 2022
Perfect size for our group!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
25 May, 2016
Perfect size for our group!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Linda G.
6 Nov, 2020
Great Getaway
Linda G.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Ronda S.
6 Apr, 2022
Girls weekend
Ronda S.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Tom G.
15 Oct, 2019
We had fun!
Tom G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Steve H., Mt Shasta, Ca, USA
3 Jul, 2018
Family Gathering and 40th Birthday Surprise
Steve H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
Joanne W.
19 Jul, 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Joanne W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kaitlyn Y.
23 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Home In The Heart of The OBX
Kaitlyn Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
9 Jul, 2022
Great for Family Vacations!
Dan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
14 Oct, 2024
Shell Town
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H.
16 Sept, 2024
Great house!
Jennifer H.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
6 Aug, 2024
2024 Vacation
Stephanie S.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Virginia Beach, VA
8 Jul, 2024
Shelltown is super!
A guest from Virginia Beach, VA
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Matt A.
10 Oct, 2023
Bring A Book
Matt A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
6/10 Okay
Rebekah H.
31 Aug, 2023
Shell Town
Rebekah H.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Carlisle, PA
15 Aug, 2023
Highly recommend
A guest from Carlisle, PA
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Carol S.
24 Jul, 2023
Family Vacation was a Great Success!
Carol S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good
Kevin H.
28 Jun, 2023
Shell Town. MMM maybe
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10/10 Excellent
A guest from Virginia Beach, VA
12 Oct, 2022
Shell Town, come on down!
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10/10 Excellent
Melva L.
9 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for fishing weekend & jeep invasion
Melva L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Angela C.
3 Sept, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Nice house
Angela C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
gil r.
20 Aug, 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Review
gil r.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
6/10 Okay
Tracey K.
17 Aug, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location if you can tolerate poor cleaning
Tracey K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.
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