Title: For The Shell of It Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=93403514&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # For The Shell of It ## Photo gallery for For The Shell of It ![Beach towels - For The Shell of It (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/789e1a26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - For The Shell of It (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/w507h683x259y0-16bf5e26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - For The Shell of It (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/w508h683x258y0-f75924e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - For The Shell of It (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/w507h683x259y0-eae45b62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - For The Shell of It (Holly Ridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93410000/93403600/93403514/w509h683x258y0-0c489088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene retreat at this beach house, where the sound and ocean meet. Only a short 4-minute walk from the beach, unwind on the front porch with gorgeous sunsets or fish and crab from your own backyard canal. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### For The Shell of It Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. We are on a quiet short street that goes from the sound to the beach walkover. It’s only a short 4 minute walk to the beach and only a few houses from the sound where you will experience gorgeous sunsets from the front porch.The house backs up to a canal where you can fish and crab to your heart’s content and grill and dine on the large deck with a view of the sound and salt marsh. There is alo a boatslip for up to a 21’ boat ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Studio (4 Bedrooms) | Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115550000/115549800/115549717/95550935.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Driftwood by Topsail Realty Holly Ridge - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=115549717&PinnedHotelID=115549717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121960000/121959600/121959510/c0b0f78c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning modern coastal home with multiple private decks and outdoor shower Topsail Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=121959510&PinnedHotelID=121959510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110370000/110361100/110361093/dfa1c8c9_edited_388e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fancy Free - Oceanfront Surf City - Washer - Dryer - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=110361093&PinnedHotelID=110361093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44830000/44828500/44828437/43a98a21_edited_0938.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW Townhome on Canal! 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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 ## About the neighborhood Topsail Beach is home to this vacation home. Missiles and More Museum and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Escape Spa and Inis Spa. Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking, and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. 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