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Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays

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A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, surrounded by a wooden fence and greenery.
A dining area with a large table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a large sofa set, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a road and greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure onsite parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Jennette's Pier

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Nags Head, NC
  • Place, Nags Head Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Outlets Nags Head
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jennette's Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Mid Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Mid Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upper Level En Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Powder Room

Toilet

Mid Level Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level En Suite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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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. Ready for a night out? Consider Tale of the Whale and Miller's Waterfront Restaurant. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Nags Head 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whalebone Junction Information Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Heads Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Town – Nags Head MP 16, Ocean View, 360 Yds to Beach, Pool, Hot Tub, Flex Stays located?

Located in Whalebone, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Nags Head Beach, Outlets Nags Head, and Whalebone Junction. Tale of the Whale and Whalebone Junction Information Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

The house was clean and had everything needed to make for a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation property

We had a great week at this rental house. The location is great; near Jennette's Pier and there are lots of things to do nearby. The beach is a short walk away. There is also a convenience store within walking distance. We all enjoyed the pool area, including the hot tub. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect size for our group!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very pleased with our stay. The house had plenty of room for us and we enjoyed the amenities it included.
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2022
Thank you for your feedback regarding Shell Town. We are thrilled to hear that you were pleased with your stay and the space that this home provides. Shell Town is sure to keep everyone entertained with the amenities that it has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Outer Banks in the future!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect size for our group!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very pleased with our stay. The house had plenty of room for us and we enjoyed the amenities it included.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Thank you for your feedback regarding Shell Town. We are thrilled to hear that you were pleased with your stay and the space that this home provides. Shell Town is sure to keep everyone entertained with the amenities that it has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Outer Banks in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Went for a ladies long weekend and it was perfect. Lots to do nearby and plenty of places to eat. The house was well maintained and very comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 11, 2020
Thank you, Linda. A long weekend getaway sounds lovely, we are glad to hear that Shell Town was the perfect home. We hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Five friends had a wonderful stay at Shell Town. Everything was up to par. The location is very central,however know that you're near some traffic. Overall it's not a big deal though so don't let that stop you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
Thank you for your review of Shell Town! I am happy to see that your stay was pleasant and that the home lived up to your expectations! We hope you will consider renting with us again in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family Gathering and 40th Birthday Surprise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very enjoyable! House was nice and suited 8 people very well. The two refrigerators was a nice touch allowing us to store bulking stuff like bottled water. Pool and hot tub was enjoyed by all. Busy highway in the front is very noisy however the backyard area was great. Ceiling fan in master bedroom stuck on high was annoying. Ice cream shop, fresh seafood market and small convenience market just steps away. Gas grill would have been nice but we learned how to use charcoal again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback regarding your recent stay at "Shell Town." We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time spent here on the Outer Banks! There is nothing more memorable than family time at the beach.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was great. Short walking distance to beach, ice cream shop, restaurants, Tanger Mall. House is essentially on the highway, but some reviewers commented about how loud it was. We had no problem what so ever sleeping. Sitting in front deck at times was loud, but there are several decks to this home. Pool is great; plenty of space inside. Comfortable beds. House was clean enough, but it needs a DEEP clean: baseboards, some furniture, around door handles, etc. TV in master bedroom never worked. Called maintenance on Monday, didn’t show up until Thursday. TV in living room is way too small for the size of the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Home In The Heart of The OBX

This was a great beach house for celebrating my husband’s birthday with some close friends. It had everything you could want in a rental and was very clean. The only reason I gave 4 stars for the online description, is because I would have loved to know that the private pool will not open until April 29th. Therefore, if we wanted it cleaned we would have had to paid extra. Knowing this would have allowed me to adjust my scheduled stay accordingly since one of the primary reasons for choosing this beach house was the private pool and hot tub. I was definitely annoyed by learning this after my arrival. Other than that lack of prior communication, this beach house was full of fun activities, lots of space for food and beverages, a wonderful tub in the master sweet, and gorgeous views from the many balconies. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great for Family Vacations!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an excellent stay. 8 extended family members covering 3 generations from pre-teen to seniors. The house was very comfortable for us. There was plenty of space to be together, and also the availability of some private space when needed. The pool was a hit with all as was the hot tub. The location is within a short walk to the beach, Jeanette Pier, a nearby market, and the local ice cream shop (highly recommended!). We had 3 SUVs and could park all for easy access. We went on a crabbing trip, then took our haul to the seafood market at the corner. They steamed and seasoned them for us for a reasonable price. The blue crabs were excellent. We also took a drive down to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, played disc golf on Roanoak Island, and visited the Wright Brothers Memorial. There are also several putt-putt courses nearby and an outlet mall for those who need retail therapy. The week was a perfect mix of lazing in the sun and checking out the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Shell Town

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was an ok place. Location is handy, but noisy from the main road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean, spacious, great views of the sound especially at sunset and you can see the ocean. The pool and hot tub were a treat for the kids. There were only two downsides. We were pretty much right on the main highway, but at least the house is on a culdesac. And we weren’t able to check in until 6:30. But it was a fantastic stay and we would definitely rent here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2024 Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in a great location with beautiful views and a short walk to 2 public access beach entrances.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shelltown is super!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great! Relaxing, beautiful surroundings, lovely pool, everything a beach vacation should be. This house had all the amenities we could have possibly wanted.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bring A Book

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The T.V. did not work. After two visits from maintenance guys, it still didn't work. Wifi is located on the first floor. The main living area is on the third floor. The Wifi does not reach up there. So no T.V. or any Wifi usage for devices.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Shell Town

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was dirty when we arrived, areas of the house looked like they hadn't been cleaned. Overall the location was great but cleanliness was an issue.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was very clean and we loved that it only took minutes to walk to the beach. We do a lot of cooking so the 2 refrigerators were a definite plus. Beach Realty was very responsive and helpful which we appreciated.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation was a Great Success!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our first trip to the Outer Banks and we had a great time with our kids and grandsons. Location was great with groceries, ice cream and fish market within walking distance. Beach and pier just a short walk, pool and hot tub, rec room with pool and foosball tables were very welcome. Enough dining space for all 10, plenty of bed and bath rooms. So much to do and see with only short rides to access. Property was clean and well appointed. Two refrigerator/freezers was real bonus! Staff was responsive and communicated well. When arriving, we missed the turnoff twice, so perhaps a sign at the entrance from the highway would help. Teenagers soaked up a lot of wifi - perhaps a second channel? Overall, was a wonderful place to stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Shell Town. MMM maybe

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property was clean. Kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils. Fridges make plenty of ice. Good views of rising and setting sun. Close to ocean and pier. Pool and hot tube were GREAT.. AC worked very well. CON. Poolside furniture was old and not very stable. One lounge broke on us. They came and removed all of the furniture on day (2) and never replaced it..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shell Town, come on down!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience! It was a wonderful house, near the beach, spacious and it had all the amenities we could have hoped for. We also loved the pool!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for fishing weekend & jeep invasion

The location was perfect for fishing on the pier and attending the jeep invasion. It was challenging to fall asleep at night because the house is located on the main road and the traffic is so loud. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub and hanging around the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice house

Location is very close to other homes. There Is no privacy. Unfortunately we had 4 kids in the house to the left of us that were extremely rude while their parents left them unattended. The family on the right of us had a screaming baby from Wednesday on. The house is decorated nicely. It is close to everything. The internet/wifi is extremely bad. It was difficult to stay connected or to stream a movie without constant buffering.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

The TVs never worked. We did get a service call and technician said he had fixed it but issues were resolved. I texted the office again and was totally frustrated with their response which they did not respond for the second call. Also the carpets are very old and stained. The carpets weren't clean that well either when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location if you can tolerate poor cleaning

I stayed a lot Shell Town in August 2022. Even though the location is nice, I would not stay here again. Here the pros and cons: Pros - 5 minute walk to beach - Good size pool that is shaded by the house - Beautiful view of water upstairs - Outdoor shower - Located near the pier, restaurants, and walking trail - Linens are provided Cons - There were cleanliness issues. The bathtubs & toilets were dirty. My magic clean eraser was saturated in dirt after cleaning the master shower. The toilet had pee stains under the lid. Refrigerator door handle was filthy. Food ok the living room carpet. Management did offer for the cleaners to come back to clean the house and allow us to sign off on whether it was satisfactory. - The grout in the master shower had mold. Housekeeping helped remove a lot of it but there was still some mold there. - Issues with WiFi connection on the 2nd and 1st levels because router was on ground level.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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