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Elegant, Modern, Romantic, Oceanfront, 8th floor, private balcony.....
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 600 sq. ft. |
| Property type | condo |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
Overview
8th floor, direct oceanfront, one bedroom, spa style bath, elegant renovation
Shell Island Unit 803 sets the standard other owners at this resort have aspired to. This modern boutique suite redefines luxury rental on the white sands of Wrightsville Beach. The Insiderinfo.us Corporate Suite offers cutting edge style and European elegance. The perfect condo for travelers, beachcombers or romantics who desire a soothing, refined environment to get away from it all.
Modern fixtures set the tone for this designer condo located at the Wrightsville Beach’s undeveloped north end. Travertine marble flooring and bath, custom cherry cabinetry and luscious black granite counters lend an understated elegance. Surround yourself with luxurious comfort in this elegant sanctuary by the sea.
About Jay Tervo
I publish online city guides, and my wife is a concert pianist. We have traveled quite a bit in lots of countries, and those travels influenced what we were going for when we renovated our unit a couple of years ago. Frankly, we kind of went temporarily insane. We really went for it. We decided if we were going to go to the trouble of renovating our unit, we might as well make it memorable. We hired an amazing interior decorator who came up with a unique and exciting design, and skilled craftsmen to do the work. Floor to ceiling mirrors make our unit seem as huge as our view of the ocean. We combined the two small bathrooms into one large, travertine marble masterpiece of a bath. Sliding glass and pocket doors make our unit memorable in all respects. You will love the 2-way mirror, allowing a view of the ocean from the bathroom. Makes everyone smile.....
Jay Tervo purchased this condo in 2005
Why Jay Tervo chose North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach is a treasure -- miles and miles of white sand beaches on a beautiful, non-commercialized island. Shell Island is the last building on the northern end of the island, adjacent to a bird sanctuary. Beach walkers LOVE Wrightsville Beach. Wilmington is a quick 10 minute drive away, and there one will find lots of attractions, fine restaurants and shopping galore.
What makes this condo unique
Our unit has been the wedding suite of choice for the staff at Shell Island. They call our suite the 'Travolta Suite', named after a recent guest who selected our unit over all the rest of the units in the building. Opera star Jessye Norman loved our unit as well - but the our marble bath is so cool, everyone tends to sing there, at least in the shower....
Our unit is far and away the finest unit at Shell Island. Shell Island has two levels, standard and premier. Ours is a 'Premier unit on Steroids'. Proof is that our's was the highest grossing unit last year. Why? Because once you stay there, you will want to keep asking for Unit 803 By The Sea!
We are high on the 8th floor, and the view is spectacular. Shell Island recently underwent a $10,000,000 renovation, and it looks fabulous, too.
Guestbook comments from the owner
I love Shell Island, but after staying in room 803, I will not stay in any other. I have shared my birthdays, graduation, and remembrance of my Father's death all in this room over the years. I live in Wilmington, but still choose to stay here time and time again. Thank you!
Amenities
Shell Island Condo Accommodation and Amenities
- condo
- floor 8
- building
- Guests provide their own meals
- 600 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Beachfront ...
- Oceanfront ...
- Away From It All
- Romantic
- Spa
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Elevator
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
shower
- Philippe Starck inspired, travertine marble, 'floating sink', two-way mirror opening to living room and the Atlantic Ocean. You will not forget this one....
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
,
1 sleep sofa /futon
,
couch is "Queen" sized sleeper with comfy inflatable feature
- Built-in king sized bed, with sliding glass doors to amazing bathroom. We have so many positive comments on how comfortable our mattress is! The couch is a sleeper sofa and was new in Oct 2016. It folds out to a queen-size and has one of those new mattresses that has a regular sleeper sofa mattress with a simple to use inflatable insert found under the regular mattress that makes it as comfortable as any high-quality queen bed. If you can push a button, you can set the mattress up! This is NOT an air mattress on the floor or an inflatible bed!
- Books
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Television ...
- Balcony ...
- Bicycles ...
- 2 bicycles
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Communal Pool
- Heated Pool
- Hot Tub
- Indoor Pool
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- theme parks
- water parks
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- boating
- miniature golf
- paddle boating
- photography
- shelling
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- golf
- golf privileges optional
- pier fishing
- racquetball
- sailing
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- sound/bay fishing
- surfing
- swimming
- tennis
- wind-surfing
Reviews
Excellent!
4.7/5 -
(104 traveler reviews)
Beautiful condo in a perfect location
The condo was perfect. totally remodeled, all new appliances and bathroom. Everything we needed was supplied. Enjoyed it very much!!
It was very nice 😊
Loved the view
Wrightsville Beach Getaway
My wife loves the beach--but beach places do not always love my wife.
Therefore, when, on the second day of our stay, my wife made the comment, "I think I would like to stay here again," I knew I had been successful in booking this place. Very nice. And just right in so many ways.
Thanks.
Great view
We were off season, but the eighth floor view was spectacular. It must be a wonderful spot during the summer.
Exactly as described by the owner!
The condo was clean, comfortable, and elegant. The owner was responsive and the process of arriving and departing was simple and easy. The view is stunning. We will definitely return to 803 on Shell Island, and will suggest to our friends that they try it out.
Perfect Getaway!
My wife and I stayed here only for one night, but I wish we could've stayed for a week. we live local, but this was a great getaway from normal life. After check-in, we walked on the beach for a bit. Wrightsville Beach has lots of shells, so either walk carefully or wear flip flops. for supper, we dined at a local restaurant. We then watched a beautiful North Carolina coastal sunset. The interior is as described.
Map
Battleship North Carolina, the North Carolina Aquarium, Cape Fear Museum, and lots of great restaurants and shopping are a short drive.
Photos
Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Damage Deposit | $100 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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