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Shell Shack! 1 min walk to beach. Pets welcome!

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Aerial view of property.
Ocean views from deck.
Large deck to sit and take in the ocean views. (1)
Large deck to sit and take in the ocean views. (2)
1 minute walk to the beach!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 111536 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Place, Surf City Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Inis Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

+4
4 Twin Beds, 2 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Shell Shack! 1 min walk to beach. Pets welcome!

Welcome to Shell Shack! Come relax in this beach house that is less than a minute walk to the beach. Enjoy the ocean view and sound of crashing waves from both decks. Plenty of space for the entire family, or a group of friends, and enough games to keep everyone entertained. This home provides 4 bedrooms (2 king, 1 queen, 2 bunk beds), 2 1/2 full bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a dedicated workspace, multiple Roku TVs, two living rooms (downstairs sofa is a sofa bed), and a large garage-turned game room with a ping pong table, mega Jenga, cornhole set, foosball table, bicycles, and darts. This is also where the beach chairs and  beach shades are kept. Under 2 miles from the Surf City Pier. Shell Shack allows you to slow down and enjoy island life.



This home provides an amazing outdoor area for you to enjoy those cool breezy days. After a long day at the beach head back and rinse off using the enclosed outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Head to the deck to enjoy the nice ocean views. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need for a home-cooked meal with a dining table and island seating for up to 10 people. The home has central AC for those warmer days and central heating for the winter days. The home also has a dedicated workspace and free Wifi. All linens are provided with at least 1 towel per registered guest. Beach towels are not provided. Dog friendly: $125 non-refundable pet fee for two dogs max. You will have the entire home to yourself. Public beach access is just a minute walk away.



Two blocks from the Nelva R. Albury Recreation Area that consists of a nice playground, convenient beach access with restroom facilities, outdoor showers, and a public parking lot. A minute from the Trailer Bar and Tortugas Nest. Under two miles from the heart of Surf City or a 5 minute drive. Guests can get around via vehicle or take a stroll around the island on one of the four bicycles provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Surf City

Located in Surf City, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach, while Seacoast Art Gallery and Missiles and More Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood.
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Surf City, NC

What's nearby

  • Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Escape Spa - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daddy Mac's Beach Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga’s Nest - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Shack! 1 min walk to beach. Pets welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shell Shack! 1 min walk to beach. Pets welcome!?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shell Shack! 1 min walk to beach. Pets welcome! on May 27, 2026 start from $363, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell Shack! 1 min walk to beach. Pets welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Shack! 1 min walk to beach. Pets welcome!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Shack! 1 min walk to beach. Pets welcome! located?

This family-friendly Surf City vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Seacoast Art Gallery, and Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. Inis Spa and Escape Spa are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Miranda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay with great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was everything and more the downstairs with the games and beach supplies was a major plus we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and be quick and easy access to the beach and fully stocked kitchen. We weren’t missing anything we needed and everything was very clean and asked pictured.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shell Shack was in an ideal location and a very short walk to the beach. The neighborhood was quiet and quaint. We enjoyed the views from both decks and found the house to be very clean and organized. It was tastefully decorated and had everything we needed. We had a wonderful stay and wished we could have stayed longer. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elton C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location, just cross the street and you are in the beach. The house has bikes, beach chairs and a cool tent, so we did not have to carry those things. TVs in every room, the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

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

Great family trip

We enjoyed our time at the Shell Shack. The location was perfect and we had great family time with the kids and grandkids.it was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

L C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House has all the accommodations & space a family could need. Bikes, games, ping pong, boogie boards, beach chairs... you name it. The house is very well kept, clean, and comfortable. The best part was the 1 minute walk to the beach whi h was never crowded, and the views from the balcony. Our vacation was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley L.

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

Perfect for Beach Vacation

Everything about our stay was perfect! The house was beautiful, clean, and in the perfect location. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

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

Great Location

The house was really a minute walk to the beach access. Great space for catching up with family or getting some peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

A nine, clean place

Great location, very clean, everything we needed and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mickey D.

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

A lovely getaway!

Let me tell you. Driving 4 hours for a 2 day beach trip seemed daunting but this house has everything to recharge you and get you back to reality rested and ready. They allowed us to bring our pup and we would have missed her terribly if we didn’t have her. It’s close to everything and the shortest walk to the beach. Beds and amenities are perfect and everything is so comfortable. The neighbor have 4 chickens and a turtle you get to watch while you eat dinner. Just a perk. Stay at this home it’s fantastic! And the company and host are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela R.

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

So much better than we expected

I picked this property based on the needs of our large family gathering, but it was actually far better in person than what we were expecting in the photos. Photos did not do it justice. The space was plenty big enough for everyone. We loved the split layout so people could separate into different floors. The game room was awesome, plus all the extra beach stuff. One of the best thing I think about this property is that it's on a quiet street, not off of a busy road like most of the rentals. The communication was good. The house was well organized. They even had a baby gate and a dryrack which we used multiple times. The only cons I would say are the following: - we had an elderly woman with us and it was really difficult for her to get up all the stairs to get to the kitchen. So that is one thing to consider that the owners should mention in their advertising. - it took us awhile to get the door open because we didn't realize what was considered the front door, and kept trying the code on the wrong lockbox. - the kitchen, although it had many items, was not fully stocked in my opinion. I make mostly everything from scratch as my children have allergies from most commercial foods, and it was missing a few things we needed. But we made do. Overall, I would certainly stay here again. It's a super close walk to the beach, and a cute little park. Thanks to the owners for sharing it with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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