Shell n Shine-Beautiful, Oceanview duplex unit (entire left side) located in the heart of Carolina Beach. Dog Friendly.

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A two-story house with a balcony on the first floor and a covered porch.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances. There is a bar area with stools and a hanging light fixture.
A covered outdoor area with a concrete pathway leading to a wooden deck.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and a mat at the bottom that reads "Life is better in flip flops."

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Carolina Beach, NC
  • Place, Carolina Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Boardwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Carolina Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Carolina Beach

Located in Carolina Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Carolina Beach Boardwalk and Carolina Beach Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Legion Stadium, or consider a night out at SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar. Snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Carolina Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Carolina Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carolina Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Freeman Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Island Burgers And Bites - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Sandspur - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Crush & Grind - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell n Shine-Beautiful, Oceanview duplex unit (entire left side) located in the heart of Carolina Beach. Dog Friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shell n Shine-Beautiful, Oceanview duplex unit (entire left side) located in the heart of Carolina Beach. Dog Friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shell n Shine-Beautiful, Oceanview duplex unit (entire left side) located in the heart of Carolina Beach. Dog Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell n Shine-Beautiful, Oceanview duplex unit (entire left side) located in the heart of Carolina Beach. Dog Friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell n Shine-Beautiful, Oceanview duplex unit (entire left side) located in the heart of Carolina Beach. Dog Friendly. located?

Located in the heart of Carolina Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Carolina Beach and Carolina Beach Boardwalk. SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar and Carolina Beach Arcade are also within 15 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. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and property made this a fantastic place! However, I felt the only downfall was that upon arrival we had to make ALL of the beds and then basically clean the house and remove all bedding and towels to get out by 10:00 am, which is very tough with the amount of people. Other than that we loved the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
Christi, We are so glad that you were happy with your stay, and we agree that it is a beautiful vacation home. We do offer a free linen service so that guest can have the comfort of not traveling with all of their sheets, bath towels, and beach towels. However, the service does require that you put the dirty linens back in the bags after use and leave them at the property. We are sorry if this caused too much inconvenience with check out. We look forward to having you again next year and thank you for the feedback and the opportunity to make your stay even better next year. Kindly, Traci McKoy Johnson Network Real Estate
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to beach & short walk to boardwalk. Grocery stores are close too. Bedrooms are fine with tv in every room. Sectional sofa was old & looked like arms were chewed, covered the sofa with sheets & blankets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 star stay!!

Beautiful, clean, so close the beach access, beach was quiet and beautiful. We had babies with us ranging from 1-4 years old and they had the best time. We brought baby gates for the steps. We never had an issue with anything whatsoever. The rental place was so nice and accommodating. I can’t say enough about it. This is the nicest beach house we’ve ever rented and it was such a wonderful vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
We are so glad you had a wonderful trip! Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we hope you'll come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

Our family had a wonderful time at Shell N Shine. The location is fantastic - diagonally across the street from the public beach access. This was essential for traveling to the beach with babies. The beds were comfortable, plenty of space, and very clean. The house was well stocked with board games and kitchen essentials. Great parking for 4 cars, that even left room for small sitting area at the front of the driveway. The beach supply closet had all you'd need to head to the sand including a wagon. The older kids enjoyed the boogie boards. Great N. end location - we rented golf carts and the cars barely left the driveway. Overall a great stay and a great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2024
Great guests! So glad you had a nice stay, and thanks so much for taking the time to review Shell N shine!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Be prepared to make 5 beds when you arrive and strip the sheets and put comforters back on before you leave. Linens were in laundry bags in the living room. Dishes must be washed AND put away before leaving. The pet fee is PER dog. All of this should be disclosed in the listing. Photos need to be updated in the listing. Pricey for the amount of work you have to do upon arrival and departure. Otherwise, it is a nice, clean place, close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay! Come back and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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