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Beachfront home with outdoor shower, 2 decks, central AC, & W/D - dogs ok

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Living area
Property grounds
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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North Topsail Beach, NC
  • Seaview Pier
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • North Topsail Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ashe Island
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Beachfront home with outdoor shower, 2 decks, central AC, & W/D - dogs ok

The Turtle Shell

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With an oceanfront locale and a private walkway to the beach, this home makes it easy to unwind into vacation mode. After days stretched out in the sand, rinse off in the outdoor shower and cozy up on one of the two spacious balconies. Listen to the sound of the ocean waves while you sip beverages at the picnic table or additional seating areas.

Kick back with a vacation read in the living room or watch favorite shows on one of the home's five TVs. The well-equipped kitchen features everything you need to prepare family-style meals. When it's time to eat, gather at the large dining table. Large windows invite in picturesque views throughout.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sneads Ferry

Located in North Topsail Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Thurston Art Gallery and Seacoast Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seaview Pier and North Shore Golf Course. Ohana Paddle Sports and Thomas Tackle and Seafood are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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North Topsail Beach, NC

What's nearby

  • Seaview Pier - 1 min drive - 1.0 km
  • North Topsail Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • North Shore Golf Course - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ashe Island - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 20 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, NC (OAJ-Albert J. Ellis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Riverview Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rick's Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront home with outdoor shower, 2 decks, central AC, & W/D - dogs ok pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront home with outdoor shower, 2 decks, central AC, & W/D - dogs ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront home with outdoor shower, 2 decks, central AC, & W/D - dogs ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront home with outdoor shower, 2 decks, central AC, & W/D - dogs ok located?

Nestled on the beach, this North Topsail Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Seaview Pier and North Topsail Beach. Surf City Beach is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Leslie S.

Great location and lay out but the ants are too much

Again the location, beach front, house lay out and furniture etc is great

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Fantastic house in a great location if you are looking for a non-commercial, non-tourist'y' area. Very enjoyable with great beach access and property location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary C.

Great location!

This was the perfect house for our family to unplug and unwind from the busyness of life. Beach toys were onsite. Minus 1 star only because there was no grill on site. There’s nothing better than grilling at the beach.
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6/10 Okay

Kristi g.

Ants everywhere

Great location and the house is comfortable, the beach is a short walk. The ANTS are a daily struggle. We had to put everything in plastic.
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6/10 Okay

Adam C.

Nice beach home

Location was perfect. Amenities were good. Everything was comfortable. Ants were a big problem. They were everywhere and in everything. Other than that, a few things in need of repair, but the location again was excellent. Walk right out into the beach. Not very crowded nearby.
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10/10 Excellent

Nino L.

Great location!

This is the perfect location for family and family pets! Very good location with great ocean front views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

I have to say that we enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, the mattresses were comfortable, and the view was perfect. There were no ants or any bug for that matter. I am disabled and going down on the beach was very easy for me, minus the steps. I would love to stay here again, but the pricing has gone up and I won’t be able to afford it. The only thing that the house needs is a new set of pots and pans. Don’t pass this place up, you will lose be your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location was great and very pet friendly on the beach. However dealing with ants in the house was not fun!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Bertha J.

Family

Being with family
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10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Beautiful house

House was absolutely beautiful with easy access to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Debbie L.

Quiet beach home

If you are looking for a quiet place to be with family away from the crowds, this is far away from all the shops and hustle.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Marty M.

Turtle Shell

We enjoyed the property very much. The view of the ocean from the deck was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

N L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This is an amazing house in a great location! Well furnished, super clean, and right in the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Melissa F.

Turtle Shell

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at this property. The accessibility to the beach with pets and older parents was nice.
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6/10 Okay

David L.

Rented Aug 2-10th 2024 and have rented for several years

Location great. Beach nice. Cleanliness of the house not so great.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The Turtle Shell is a wonderfully relaxing property. It is a great location, the rooms are comfortable and clean, and everything you need for a week at the beach. It is clear that the property owner cares.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was excellent, clean and quiet. Quick access to beach with great views from both decks. We had a couple minor household issues upon arrival and vacasa took care of them quickly, in the same day. Thanks to Chris Bolt for taking care of the electrical issues we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Worth it.

This home had everything we needed for a great vacation. Plenty of space and amenities with direct beach access. Not far from Sneads Ferry if you were to need supplies. Pier is within viewing and walking distance, public park and ice cream within 1.5 miles. Yes there were ants outside but as long as we kept things cleaned up, they remained outside and away from the vehicles. Totally worth it...we would rent again. Vacasa made it easy for us every step of the way.

4/10 Poor

Fran C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Old Friends Beach Trip

We had a good time even with all the things wrong with the house ie. poor housekeeping, could not use the keypad for entry-it did not work so had to leave another door unlocked for the week. Scary. An ice machine that went bonkers off and on day and night. Plus an ant invasion inside and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Nice house with wonderful views. Could use some maintenance. Window blind in bunk room was broken. Dryer vent was clogged. Oven did not heat properly. Only 1/2 of toaster worked. The sliding doors on the beach side did not lock well and leaked when it stormed. And some of the slats on the deck are loose. The queen size beds felt more like double beds. Even though, we had a wonderful stay and would stay here again. Loved the location and lots of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Bill L.

Ants and more ants

My son in-law had his truck invaded by a colony of ants while parked there. They spent a hour trying to clean them out. Put food and luggage in the back of truck to hopefully keep them out of that. Spent 2 hours at home removing and killing ants. Not a good way to end a vacation. Rented this house last year and had an ant problem. Thought we would give it this year to see if they had fixed the ant problem. Nope did not. Ants in silverware drawer, ants in my dog’s food, ants in the beds, ants just about everywhere. If you don’t mind sharing your space with ants this is the house for you.

8/10 Good

Bill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Too many ants

I would have given a 5, but you got -1 for the colony of ants I had to share it with. Ants in the silverware draw, in the dishwasher after running(cooled down), crawling on you when you sit on the sofa, and at times in beds. Did not get the checkin info when suppose to. Had to call your 800 number with a 20 min conversation to get what we needed. The kitchen was well stocked. Layout of top floor very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ants

Like the property overall but terrible ant problem, all through the house including the beds!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Wonderful accommodation

Don’t let the drab exterior undermine the beautiful interior. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and thanks for accommodating our 3 dogs. Love the pain free checking out process. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

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