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. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.
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
Premier Host
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view
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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Important information
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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
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.
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
Sneads Ferry Marina - 19 min drive - 18.6 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.
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.
Lori Q.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nino L.
27 July 2024
Great location!
This is the perfect location for family and family pets! Very good location with great ocean front views!
Nino L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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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.
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.
Randy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Teresa P.
18 June 2024
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.
Teresa P.
4/10 Poor
Fran C.
21 September 2024
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.
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.
Judith K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor
Bill L.
24 September 2024
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.
Bill L.
8/10 Good
Bill L.
10 August 2023
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.
Like the property overall but terrible ant problem, all through the house including the beds!
Nancy M.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Nick L.
12 May 2024
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
Nick L.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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4/10 Poor
David N.
18 October 2022
Great potential unrealized
This house could be exceptional, but left a lot to be desired due to lack of maintenance. The key benefits of the home include, great location, amazing views and outdoor space to enjoy them, relatively nicely furnished and equipped. Key challenges with the property included, significant ant infestation, dishwasher not mounted, not properly cleaned (dirty dishes in drawers and cabinets, cob webs, air returns & ceiling fans covered in dust, sliding door tracks filthy, mirrors smeared. While there we had visits by the property manager, cleaning crew, exterminator and dishwasher repair which definitely detracted from our ability to relax.
If the home were properly maintained it could be amazing, but based on this experience we would not rent again.
David N.
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10/10 Excellent
Crystal J.
4 October 2022
Great house
We loved the layout of this house. The top deck furniture is probably the reason we will return. We spent most of our time enjoying the ocean from the top deck
Crystal J.
About the host
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