Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard!
House in Chincoteague Island, VA
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Come and enjoy a delightful vacation at "Shell Cottage"! Located on the popular East Side of Chincoteague Island, you'll enjoy water views of the Assateague Channel and lounging on the outside decks (one which includes an outside shower). This open floor plan home features two bedrooms downstairs (both with a queen bed and a TV each), a half bathroom, and spacious living room & kitchen. Upstairs you'll find 2 more bedrooms (one with twin trundle and the other with 2 twins) and a full bathroom. Just a short drive to the Memorial Waterfront Park, public boat launch, downtown area and restaurants! Shell Cottage also includes all the modern conveniences such as wireless internet, washer/dryer, dishwasher and more. And you'll have room to park your boat and trailer. This just may be your perfect vacation spot!
- Linens and towels are not included with your reservation. Please inquire about our new attractive linen packages!
- No smoking is permitted on the premises.
- This property is pet friendly with a pet fee per pet. Pet fee is $150 per pet. All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival.
- Any reservations made for a future year (known as "Advanced Reservations") are subject to rate and availability changes. These reservations will be confirmed in January of the arrival year.
- Linens and towels are not included with your reservation. Please inquire about our new attractive linen packages!
- No smoking is permitted on the premises.
- This property is pet friendly with a pet fee per pet. Pet fee is $150 per pet. All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival.
- Any reservations made for a future year (known as "Advanced Reservations") are subject to rate and availability changes. These reservations will be confirmed in January of the arrival year.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Chincoteague Island, VA
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect house ,so enjoyed our stay. My one suggestion is there was no working coffee makers. They were all broke and did not work. One very small one that maybe made 2 or 3 cups? Everything else was perfect !! We will be back !
A 10 star for sure !
10.0 / 10.0
The cottage fit us all so comfortably and we had ample space to include our dog. The fenced in yard was a bonus for him. The hot tub was perfect, we used it daily since the weather was a little chilly. Will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
As you can tell from my review we love Shell Cottage as well as Chincoteague Island!! We will be back for a week in September and intend to make some reservations for next year. Our doggie Gidget also loved the fenced in yard!!
10.0 / 10.0
It was everything we expected and more! You will not be disappointed.
10.0 / 10.0
We were a party consisting of 3 couples with 3 dogs staying at this rental for the weekend. The overall trip was great and we would revisit this rental for sure! The rental location was perfect for exploring the area with or without pets. There were a lot of good local food places to check out. The fenced in yard was great for the dogs as we could sit outside with them. The management company even presented us with 3 doggie packages upon arrival which was super cute and appreciated!
10.0 / 10.0
Property was very well maintained and clean. The yard space was great for my dogs. We had a couple of times where we had to contact the host . Both times they replied quickly. We would definitely go there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Came in to an extremely clean, well taken care of home. Plenty to common space to eat meals and watch movies together, yet well separated bedrooms to also enjoy our private time. Although not directly on the water, still beautiful sunrise views from the front window (pictured here). And the hot tub under the stars made for the ultimate relaxing end to our days exploring. Less than 10 minutes away from everything-Highly recommend Up the Bay Pony tours for a closer look at all the wild life, Island Creamery for unique icecream flavors, Gary Howard for fresh seafood and AJ's on the Creek for fine dining! Only negative would be the amount of supplies we had to bring on our own and the required cleaning upon check out for the price/fees we paid. But despite this would definitely stay here again for our next visit to the island.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic time staying at Shell Cottage. The cottage was exactly as advertised. It is much bigger inside than it looks and we loved the beach theme used inside for decorating. Our pup really enjoyed the large fenced yard, the kitchen was well stocked and the location was perfect for our needs. The hot tub was an amazing addition that we enjoyed daily during our visit! The downstairs front bedroom gets very bright in the morning. Because of this I would recommend adding black out curtains but it did not deter from our stay at all. Overall, this cottage was amazing and we would stay there again during future visits to Chincoteague.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage in a great location, comfortable and attractive, great for two couples. We all loved it.
8.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The little cottage and its location were good, however, there were some things that could be improved. For example, none of the TVs were functioning. Our rental agent, Lea, suggested that someone could stop by, but in the limited time we had available we were on the go most of the time. Although our first impression of the property's appearance was positive, there are some serious cleaning issues; for example, inside of kitchen cabinets and appliances. Among other details the yard needs urgent care. Finally, instructions about where to find what would be extremely helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
No complaints whatsoever. Lovely home, great location (nice and quiet), easy reservation process.
8.0 / 10.0
Shell Cottage - don't want to give a good secret away, but this property is wonderful. TV was tricky - need a note regarding how to connect - and the beds are not the most comfortable but are ok. Everything else is great! New dishwasher and stove were installed while we were there - and the hot tub was a great surprise!! We will definitely be returning again. Best yard for the dog too!
8.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed our stay at Shell Cottage! It was close to everything we wanted to do (bike rental, walkining trails, pony tour by boat, great restaurants). Kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfy, as was the living room sofa. Our dog especially enjoyed playing in the big fenced yard. Four stars, because the dishwasher quit on the second day, but I'm sure it will be replaced for the next guest.
10.0 / 10.0
July 2022 Stay
We chose Shell Cottage for the fenced yard, and partial water view. The pet friendly house is a priority for our two dogs. The house was decorated so very nicely, great beach theme. Very comfortable couch and chairs. Great furnishings. loved the upstairs bedrooms. Super cute. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. Even though we brought home lots of steamed clams and fresh fish. It was nice to know we had all the utensils we may need. Rode bikes to the wildlife loop beach access everyday, about 5 miles. Then walked the beach. A really wonderful experience staying for almost a full month. Love the Eastside Road location. The folks at bike/outfitter shop were super friendly and helpful. The folks at the Resort office were great -and super helpful, and came right away when I locked myself out! Loved our time at Shell Cottage. Clean and comfy. Thank you so much for making it very pet friendly. everything was just wonderful!
10.0 / 10.0
My Trip
Great time. Needs a new kitchen faucet and trash can that works otherwise very open and spacious.
10.0 / 10.0
June 2022 Stay
Loved Shell Cottage! Great house layout. Loved the outdoor spaces. Easy access to boat ramps and all other activities. The fenced in yard was a big plus!
In addition, Chincoteague Resort Vacations were extremely helpful in getting a new refrigerator in place when the old one died. Great service!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing rental home in Choncoteague
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:
Shell Cottage was amazing. The property was clean and well maintained and well stocked. It was well stocked with pots and pans and silverware. The beds were comfortable. The location was very quiet and close to downtown and the beach. I loved the backyard covered seating area, outdoor shower, and gas grill.
10.0 / 10.0
June 2022 Stay
Shell Cottage was amazing! The cottage was really well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, silverware, utensils, and even coffee. I really appreciated the extras. The living and kitchen areas are an open floor plan with lots of light and space. Great for meals and socializing. The front yard was great for our dog to run around in. The back had a covered seating area with a propane grill and outdoor shower. The bathrooms and kitchen had liquid soap provided. We loved our stay. It was amazing. I can highly recommend.
8.0 / 10.0
August 2021 Stay
Excellent for a small multi-generation family, including toddler and family pet. Shell Cottage inside and outside met all our Chincoteague vacation needs. Only the addition of a front or rear screen enclosure to protect from mosquitos outdoors could make this a more perfect experience. Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
July 2021 Stay
We had a wonderful week in the lovely, comfortable Shell Cottage. Plenty of room for the dogs to play outside and plenty of room inside for the 5 of us.
8.0 / 10.0
September 2021 Stay
SHELL COTTAGE - wonderful house - great front yard for our pup - layout nice and lots of amenities - the beds could have been a little better, but acceptable - although the internet worked, it did not perform well for school Zoom calls - would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location and responsive staff!
We had a great stay over Memorial Day Weekend. The house was as-described and in a perfect location. We could see the ponies from our windows! We did have a bit of trouble with the A/C and refrigerator, but when we reported it to the property manager, they were at the house within 15 minutes and had everything fixed. Would highly recommend staying here!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Property
We loved our time. Great location, great set up and an awesome fenced in yard for the pups!
10.0 / 10.0
Our Favorite 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:
The Shell Cottage is everything we could have asked for! My children and were so comfortable and happy spending time in this space, and we can’t wait to return next year.
8.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had some trouble getting the door code on Saturday when we arrived at 4 pm but A quick phone call took care of that. The house had a beautiful open floor plan with a huge kitchen/dining room. (Plenty of room to cook family dinners). We spent most of our time on the back deck under the gazebo but be aware that there is another house directly behind this rental! Due to this and the use of surveillance cameras, we refrained from using the outside shower all week which is a bummer. We noticed an awful smell while doing laundry in the washer and then realized the washer had black mold. Overall, this place looks small from the outside but IT IS NOT SMALL AT ALL inside! The bathrooms are clean and updated and there is also a half bath between dining room and living room which was so helpful! Another tip: there is a house near by with a rooster... you can’t hear him fromInside but outside you surely can hear him let loose. To each their own 🤷♀️
10.0 / 10.0
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:
The Shell Cottage is everything we could have asked for! My children and were so comfortable and happy spending time in this space, and we can’t wait to return next year.
5.0 / 10.0
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:The Shell Cottage is everything we could have asked for! My children and were so comfortable and happy spending time in this space, and we can’t wait to return next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved Shell Cottage!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
We had a great stay! We had a water view, a large fenced yard, and a huge kitchen! The outdoor shower was great! It was quiet and had lots of extra toys for the kids to enjoy. It was very clean except for a moldy smell in the fridge (no sign of mold though) and visible mold in the washer. But the rest was immaculate! We appreciated the pet friendly status. The mosquitoes were unbearable at the end, but that is no fault of the owners. We would definitely stay at Shell Cottage again!
6.0 / 10.0
Good but not Great, but still recommended!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This pet friendly house had a good amount of animal hair on the furniture. Clearly previous guests did not follow through with the contract requirements of keeping pets off the furniture. We heard there was a housekeeping shortage on the island and we offer grace to this situation. However, there was a noticeable amount of hair on the furniture. Also, the utility sink drain was not hooked up. It drains right to the floor. That was an annoying surprise. The bathrooms were clean. The AC worked well! And we enjoyed the keyless entry :)
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent Vacation Rental Property
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
An excellent rental experience for our small multi-generation family - toddler, parents and grandparents, and family pet. Despite a challenging mosquito week in Chincoteague so close to the water, it was a nearly perfect stay. Only the addition of a screen porch front or back could have made it more perfect. That would be Shell Cottage Plus (+). Thank you.
8.0 / 10.0
Wonderful house - Shell Cottage
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:
Lovely home - pet friendly - great fenced front yard for the dog - beds could’ve been better but ok - Internet spotty - Zoom calls for school were unsuccessful - despite those issues, we had a good experience an would recommend this property
10.0 / 10.0
Shell Cottage was a delight to stay at!
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:
The Shell Cottage was a delight to stay at! It was the perfect size for our family of 4, although we could have had a couple more people come. We loved the downstairs bedrooms, the large kitchen and the outside shower. It was also perfect for our dog, Koda, who was a rescue and is a little nervous about new places. Having the bedrooms on the first floor made her feel more at ease since she loves to sleep in the same room as us. The fenced in yard was also a plus although she doesn't really think about trying to run away. All in all, a lovely cottage and home that we would definitely rent again sometime. Thank you!
8.0 / 10.0
A week at our home away from home.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had some trouble getting the door code on Saturday when we arrived at 4 pm but A quick phone call took care of that. The house had a beautiful open floor plan with a huge kitchen/dining room. (Plenty of room to cook family dinners). We spent most of our time on the back deck under the gazebo but be aware that there is another house directly behind this rental! Due to this and the use of surveillance cameras, we refrained from using the outside shower all week which is a bummer. We noticed an awful smell while doing laundry in the washer and then realized the washer had black mold. Overall, this place looks small from the outside but IT IS NOT SMALL AT ALL inside! The bathrooms are clean and updated and there is also a half bath between dining room and living room which was so helpful! Another tip: there is a house near by with a rooster... you can’t hear him from
Inside but outside you surely can hear him let loose. To each their own ♀️
Inside but outside you surely can hear him let loose. To each their own ♀️
6.0 / 10.0
Wonderful house in a fantastic location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
Shell Cottage is an oustanding rental house! The location is great; a very short drive to the beach and the wildlife refuge. The front porch has a view of the Assateague Channel which makes for excellent bird watching. The house is well appointed and offers everything you need for a great vacation! The fenced in yard was fantastic for our dogs. My only complaint was the cleanliness, as there was a heap of what looked liked red velvet cake crumbs on top of the refrigerator, a huge hairball on the bathroom floor, and a leaf and foil gum wrapper on the floor in other rooms. Clearly the floors hadn't been swept and the cake crumbs were just repulsive. Aside from the cleanliness issue, the house is oustanding!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely FANTASTIC Place
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:
Wow! what a beautiful place. Perfect neighbourhood - so close to the water, so close to "town". The house itself is picture perfect and true to form. Seriously top shape place -- my family would love to come back again. We visit Chincoteague every year.. and this place aces all of our stays.
10.0 / 10.0
Adorable decor
We loved the space & seashell decor for this property. We've never seen so many conch shells in one place! We were inspired to search the beach for our own. The space was perfect for our crew. The kids had the upstairs bedrooms and adults had downstairs. The queen beds were a bit too soft for us, but we slept just fine. Description says charcoal grill, but we didn't see it anywhere on the property. There's a fire pit, but we didn't end up using it.
10.0 / 10.0
Family getaway
We stayed here for a family getaway for a few nights. We were quite happy here, and the fenced in year was perfect and secure for our dog to join us as well.
8.0 / 10.0
Quick weekend get away
Over all the house was great. Close to what we wanted to do.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chincoteague Island?
The average price for a rental in Chincoteague Island is R 4,313 per night. This rental is R 627 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard!. Enjoy the water!
Is Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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