Title: Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! Vacation home in Emerald Isle with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! ![TV, DVD player - Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101850000/101849900/101849852/0b8c2805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101850000/101849900/101849852/b2205ea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101850000/101849900/101849852/4cb51534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101850000/101849900/101849852/ba03389d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! (Emerald Isle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101850000/101849900/101849852/d9bb0b1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in beautiful Emerald Isle, Shell Cottage is an Almost Oceanfront Home with expansive ocean views. Soothe your senses in the 6-person hot tub or savor ocean breezes on the wrap-around deck. With High Speed Wireless Internet and a book library, this home offers relaxation and connection. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81120 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! Shell Cottage is a 4-Bedroom 2-Bath Almost Oceanfront Home located in beautiful Emerald Isle. Expansive ocean views, only steps to the beach. Soothing sea-glass color scheme invites total relaxation. Melt your cares away in the 6 person hot tub under the stars or savor the ocean breezes in a rockers on the wrap-around deck. Let the unwinding begin at Shell Cottage. High Speed Wireless Internet is provided! Ground Level: Concrete driveway underneath house for boat parking. Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower. Level One: Oceanfront Living Area has Deck Access & a 50" HD Flat Panel Roku Equipped Television with DVR Recording, DVD Player, Netflix, HBO, STARZ and Showtime. Dining Area. Kitchen has a Microwave and a Dishwasher. Bedroom #1 has a King Bed and a 32" HD Smart TV with DVR Recording, DVD Player, Netflix, HBO, STARZ and Showtime. Bedroom #2 has a Queen Bed. Bedroom #3 has a Queen Bed. Bedroom #4 has a twin over double bunk set and 24" HD TV with DVR Recording, HBO, and STARZ. Amenities include: 3 HD Flat Screen TVs (including a 50" HD Flat Panel Smart Television) Each TV includes DVR recording capabilities and various streaming services such as Starz, HBO, Showtime, and Netflix. 2 BluRay DVD Players, Book Library, a Washer/Dryer, a Dishwasher, a Microwave, baby gates, an Open Deck with Furniture, an Enclosed Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower, Central Heat & Air, Ceiling Fans throughout, and Ample Parking. A gas grill is available for guest use. Please note: Check-In is at 4:00pm - No Exceptions. Linens and Towels provided with Beds Made for Weekly stays. No Smoking. Up to 2 Dogs Allowed with our All-Inclusive Pet Policy for Weekly stays - No fee! 2 dogs max - no exceptions. It is the responsibility of pet owners to ensure that they clean up after their pets (i.e., picking up waste from property grounds). Should the guest fail to do so, an additional fee of $100 will be charged to the credit card on file. Rents Weekly only Saturday - Saturday. DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY INSTANT PROMOTIONS. Please Note: (1) Guests must pay in full when booking through VRBO. The card provided at the time of booking will be charged for the total. Guest will receive follow up communications including Management Company’s Vacation Rental Agreement for e-signature which is required for all stays. (2) Management Company reserves the right to deny stays less than 7 nights, if the arrival date is more than 30 days out from the booking date. Stays less than 7 nights, with an arrival date between mid-April to mid-October, are strictly prohibited unless approved by management. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,120 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113060000/113056500/113056409/2aa02c0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### One Four Our Three - Oceanfront, 3BR, 1.5BA - Emerald Isle! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 372 ## About the neighborhood Located in Emerald Isle, this vacation home is by the ocean. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway and Emerald Forest Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Flatwaters Paddling and Emerald Isle Adventures. The Sweet Spot and Salty Pirate Water Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Emerald Isle travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Emerald-Isle.dx183749) [View more Vacation Homes in Emerald Isle](https://www.expedia.com/Emerald-Isle-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183749-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.67954%2C-76.93565&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Lc5bsxCCsQTqb0TveC01N-er5Lc=) Emerald Isle, NC ### What's nearby - ![Great pier in Emerald Isle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183749/ee91b74b-6f78-4b14-af03-139c9001d977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier 10 min drive \- 7.4 miles - Emerald Isle Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - 3rd Street Park 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Flatwaters Paddling 3 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Camp Lejeune Main Gate and Visitor Center 51 min drive \- 30.6 miles ### Getting around - Havelock Station 42 min drive - New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - Frank's 25 min drive - Frank's Pizza & Subs 26 min drive - Surf's Up Grill And Bar 10 min drive - The Village Market 8 min drive - Big Oak Drive-In & BBQ 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### What time is check-out at Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC!? ### Where is Shell Cottage, Almost Oceanfront House in Emerald Isle, NC! located? ## Have a question? 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