Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa
Cottage in Buxton, NC
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 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
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this cottage rental
Shell Castle is our most spacious cottage, with room to accommodate up to 8 guests. On the first floor is a king master bedroom and full bath with partial ocean views, a queen master bedroom and bath, and a bedroom with a double and twin size beds. There is a laundry area in the hall closet and a full hall bath. The second floor has a large and open fully stocked kitchen, dining, and cozy living area with partial ocean views throughout. Wake up and check out the surf from bed in the second level king master bedroom with full bath, and catch some sun on the upper deck with nice ocean views. Offering all the basics to get you started on your vacation, such as toilet paper and paper towels, we're certain you'll be happy upon arrival. With access to a resort pool and spa, fish cleaning stations, unlimited beach access, private parking, and outside hot/cold showers make this the perfect choice for a relaxing vacation. We're sure you'll have a Shell of a vacation staying in Shell Castle!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Buxton, NC
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the cleanliness, proximity to the ocean, private bathrooms, and helpful property manager. Families enjoyed the spaciousness and shared pool. Many repeat visitors highly recommend this vacation rental.
5.0 / 5.0
I booked the house for my friend’s 30th birthday and we had a blast! The location was ideal, the property was clean. I loved that each bathroom was a good size and not cramped and the fact that the water got hot almost instantly when taking a shower and wasn’t impacted if we all took showers at the same time. The views were awesome. Definitely nice to wake up and see a beautiful sunrise from our decks.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was prefect for us.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was very clean. It's a lot closer to the ocean than described which was a pleasant surprise. All but one bedroom had a private bathroom - another perk. Close to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, restaurants, bait shops and both grocery stores (FL and Conners). Only downfall was the lack of kitchen essentials - only 2 silicone potholders and low quality pots/pans. We made the best of it and came prepared after reading other reviews. Again, it was very clean which is a sticking point for me.
4.0 / 5.0
Spacious home with nice views of the ocean. Good place for families with pets. Right next to the pool/ hottub that is shared with other houses.
5.0 / 5.0
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:
It’s always a pleasure to be back at Lighthouse View that’s our home away from home. This year was a little bit different as the beach replenishment was going on, but so glad to see that the beach has been restored.
5.0 / 5.0
Shell Castle Cottage
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 stay was GREAT. We had very good weather and the house is our favorite. As our children grow we will have to rent more cottages. We all look forward to next year and hope that we get our regular week in 2024. Everyone was so helpful to all of us. Thank You
5.0 / 5.0
another great stay
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:
Been coming here for years, the place always pleases, fantastically clean.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place
Great house. Location, cleanliness and comfortable beds. We’ll definitely be back.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location!
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:
We stayed a week here with our family and could not ask for a better place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Shell Castle family trip
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 cottage was wonderful. Very clean, close to the beach and plenty of room for all 5 of us. Will rent this again for our next family trip.
5.0 / 5.0
Winter Weekend Retreat
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:
Very clean and well maintained property. Great location for winter retreat.
4.0 / 5.0
Ok stay mostly
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
The property was nice and looked overall really clean but there was an inch thick layer of dust on all the fans and vents.
5.0 / 5.0
Thanksgiving week at the Shell Castle
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:
Couldn't ask for a better house and location to spend Thanksgiving week with the family. House has the perfect layout for both privacy and togetherness for a family with a 4 bedroom needs. This is a rare house that allows 2 dogs, which we needed. Excellent location for fishing and all the necessities of shopping close by. We have vacationed in this house on two consecutive Thanksgiving weeks, and will always check on availability here first for future vacations. Love it!
5.0 / 5.0
My Happy Place
First time this far down the island and we will be returning! Nice relaxing environment and house was absolutely perfect! Also highly recommend the Cockeyed Clam!
5.0 / 5.0
Shell Castle Cottage
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 Family always has a great time with our rental at Lighthouse View. We are always surprised to see the changes that have been made when we return each year. We were a little upset with our reservations for next year but we can't do anything about that, things happen.
5.0 / 5.0
The Perfect Location
We were in Buxton in Mid April, the weather was beautiful and the area is quiet then and less commercial than the northern part of the island. We enjoyed nice long walks near the lighthouse and the ferry ride to Ocracoke Island. The house was clean and the management addressed any concerns quickly. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub.
2.0 / 5.0
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:Perfect for a group with kids. Good location - although we expected their to be a beach out front and it was all sandbagged - it would have been nice to know that up front but there are lots of great beaches within driving distance. The kitchen could have been stoked with some additional equipment (we had to go out and buy a spatula) but overall we really enjoyed it and would stay there again.
4.0 / 5.0
Spring Break 202-
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:
Perfect for a group with kids. Good location - although we expected their to be a beach out front and it was all sandbagged - it would have been nice to know that up front but there are lots of great beaches within driving distance. The kitchen could have been stoked with some additional equipment (we had to go out and buy a spatula) but overall we really enjoyed it and would stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
Always the perfect place to stay
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:
We've stayed in this house a few times. It's had some upgrades happen but has always been fantastic place to stay while visiting Buxton!
2.5 / 5.0
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:We've stayed in this house a few times. It's had some upgrades happen but has always been fantastic place to stay while visiting Buxton!
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely house but disappointing service
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
The house and location were lovely. The office was closed for the week due to holidays but we did not have sheets for one of the beds making it unusable. We reached out to the phone number and email the office shared with us but no one contacted us. We tried 4-5 times hoping we could get a set of sheets and use the bed and be comfortable. There was also a tornado warning and severe weather one day but no one checked on us. I work in hospitality and we never shut down - never to customers. Someone is also there to ensure the guests are safe and comfortable.
2.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.The vacation rental was 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:The house and location were lovely. The office was closed for the week due to holidays but we did not have sheets for one of the beds making it unusable. We reached out to the phone number and email the office shared with us but no one contacted us. We tried 4-5 times hoping we could get a set of sheets and use the bed and be comfortable. There was also a tornado warning and severe weather one day but no one checked on us. I work in hospitality and we never shut down - never to customers. Someone is also there to ensure the guests are safe and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Great week
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:
Rental location is great. House and beach view from deck was great. Will recommend this to everyone.
5.0 / 5.0
Shell Castle Cottage Vacation
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 stay at Lighthouse View was really Great. We had beautiful weather and the week just wasn't long enough.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful stay
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:
4 adults 3 teenagers and one adolescent. We all fit quite comfortably in this spacious vacation home in Buxton NC OBX. The accommodations were clean and comfortable with plenty of dining table surface and seating. Whether eating or relaxing watching TV. Just steps from the beach which also provided plenty of family space. Parking underneath to keep vehicles and fishing gear out of the sun and elements. Two decks to lounge on with a nice view of the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Yearly Birthday Family Retreat
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:
Every year, for the past eight years, our family heads to Shell Castle to celebrate my birthday. Being a surfer this is one of my favorite spots. Shell Castle is well equipped and we love the big living/dining/kitchen area and big deck to sit out and watch the sunrise, ocean and stars.
Thank you for another memorable birthday!
Thank you for another memorable birthday!
5.0 / 5.0
Hatty
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:
It was great thanks to the exceptional expertise and hospitality of Inez!!!
PS Some of the windows do not open.
PS Some of the windows do not open.
5.0 / 5.0
Family Get Away
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:
We have been coming to Lighthouse View for 20 years and look forward to coming each year. Lighthouse View is like family to us. Our family loves the house and and the closeness to the beach. We have only good things to say about our vacation. Thank You Lighthouse View.
5.0 / 5.0
Obx 19
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 time @ Lighthouse View Motel @ OBX. Everything was great as usual.
5.0 / 5.0
Family Time
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:
Love this place so laid back and peaceful. Easy walk to the beach to fish swim or relax in your chair and breathe in the ocean. Shell Castle is just that a castle plenty of room five bathrooms loaded kitchen and decks galore. Places to hang out and places to hide.
5.0 / 5.0
Great 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:
It was a perfect place for a family vacation. Plenty of room for everyone. Awesome views. Friendly staff.
4.0 / 5.0
October fishing
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:
Good place to stay. Plenty of space and amentities.
5.0 / 5.0
Love It!!
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:
We've been going there for the past three years and love each and every moment of it. We love staying there!
4.0 / 5.0
Weekend getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
The accommodations were very good. We really enjoyed our stay it was nice to getaway for a couple of days after having lost my father in May. The house had a very good view of the ocean. The only negative was that the house could have used a little interior maintenance. The ceiling was flaking in the corners over the kitchen and dining room. The grounds around the steps were covered with vines with thorns. Would definitely recommend this place even with its flaws.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to be.
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:
We have been going to Lighthouse View for many, many years and always are excited to go back. Everyone at Lighthouse View is so helpful and kind. We can't wait to go again next year.
5.0 / 5.0
Best Customer Service
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:
My family has been going to Lighthouse View multiple times each year for over a decade. Totally awesome staff is extremely attentive to our needs.
4.0 / 5.0
Perfect but
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good place to stay with plenty of room for a large family. Property management company should inform us on heavy works ongoing just in front of the house (for beach nourishment) during all our stay night and days. The fireplace didn't work. Except from that, it was a perfect
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome Property
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:
Had a great time and loved the property. Second time in it and looking forward to next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Return visit to Shell Castle
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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 have been going to this location for multiple years. Never disappointed!!
5.0 / 5.0
FANTASTIC
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:
We have been coming to Lighthouse View for the past 20 years or more and we enjoy every year. We look forward to going every year
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Buxton?
The average price for a rental in Buxton is $164 per night. This rental is $126 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa. Enjoy the water!
Is Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Shell Castle Cottage- 4 Bdrm- Steps from beach- Community Pool & Spa?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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