Entire home

For The Shell of It

Vacation home in Topsail Beach with kitchen and balcony

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
Dryer
Pet friendly
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill

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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)

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Holly Ridge, NC

What's nearby

Surf City Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
Sea Turtle Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
Missiles and More Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
Surf City Pier - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shaka Taco - ‬25 min drive
‪Sushi Gem - ‬25 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬25 min drive
‪Oasis Bar - ‬19 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is For The Shell of It pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at For The Shell of It?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at For The Shell of It?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is For The Shell of It located?

Situated in Topsail Beach, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Surf City Beach, Missiles and More Museum, and Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach. Thomas Tackle and Seafood and Ohana Paddle Sports are also within 6 mi (10 km).