Upscale House 50 Yds From Beach With Spectacular Ocean View

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a picnic table, overlooking a residential area.
A kitchen with a bar area, white cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a wall-mounted TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, and a microwave.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Outer Banks Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Frisco, NC
  • Place, Outer Banks Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Frisco Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Frisco Native American Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor LG Queen- 2nd Master w/bath access at door

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 2-Master

1 King Bed

2nd Floor Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Frisco

Located in Frisco, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Buxton Woods Coastal Preserve, while Frisco Native American Museum and Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Frisco Mini Golf and Go Karts and Buxton Seafood. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Frisco, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Frisco Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Frisco Native American Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pamlico Sound - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hatteras Village Welcome Center - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tavern on 12 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Happy Belly - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frisco Bay Coastal Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pop's Raw Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Wreck - Tiki Bar and Food - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Upscale House 50 Yds From Beach With Spectacular Ocean View have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Upscale House 50 Yds From Beach With Spectacular Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Upscale House 50 Yds From Beach With Spectacular Ocean View?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upscale House 50 Yds From Beach With Spectacular Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale House 50 Yds From Beach With Spectacular Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upscale House 50 Yds From Beach With Spectacular Ocean View located?

Nestled on the beach, this Frisco holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Pamlico Sound. Frisco Beach and Frisco Native American Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Beach House!!

We had a wonderful vacation at What the Shell!! The house was perfect. Awesome location! Very short walk to the beach. Wonderful views of the ocean! Would definitely stay again! Oh, and Anne was a wonderful host!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with many amenities! Super clean with a beautiful view. We enjoyed everything about this home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this property! Everything was as described & perfect! Anne is wonderful to deal with & communication was top notch. We will definitely return as this is THE PERFECT place for families to enjoy!
Wonderful vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The deck could use some attention (owner is aware and is addressing) but otherwise a super nice property at a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne was very informative, especially updates with the hurricane situation! Everything was as it appeared in the listing and she was in touch at any time I needed her or had a quick question. We felt right at home and had a very relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Perfect location, steps from the beach, beautiful view, comfortable house with everything we could need and great communication. The weather helped us out with yet another relaxing week in OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this house!

Anne was a wonderful host and had gifts for the kids upon our arrival. I have never stayed in a rental that clean before! Our stay was perfect and great memories made with our family! I highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect week!

We had such a wonderful time at What the Shell. Anne was so helpful and responsive, the house was clean and had everything we could need and more. Our little ones loved the pool and the proximity to the beach is hard to beat. Would love to come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect House

House is set up perfectly everything you need is there. The house was very clean. All of the extra amenities saved a lot of packing. We will be booking again very soon. Anne is a great host, and her knowledge and experience really shine with this house. Thanks, Mike
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Beach House

This property was perfect for our family with the pool and hot tub being most popular. House was very well appointed and had all the best accessories. Owner stayed in touch to make sure everything was as expected!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at What the Shell

Our week was excellent, Anne was very easy to communicate with and the home was clean and as advertised. The location was excellent, a short walk to the beach. Many eateries and markets around to keep us well fed and stocked with necessities. We want to come back in the future. Frisco and Hatteras Village are uncrowded and that added to our wonderful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection on OBX

My family and I just finished our vacation at this property and I had to get on and write a review ASAP. I’ve stayed at dozens of properties on VRBO over the years and this is, by far, the best yet. The pictures don’t do this property justice. The house is immaculately maintained, extremely spacious, and beautifully decorated. It was stocked with everything imaginable that my family could need for our trip. It was a very short walk to the beach and located in a great area that gave us access to everything in Hatteras, Frisco, Buxton, and Avon with a short drive. The owner, Anne, is also a joy to work with and went above and beyond to be accommodating for us. If you are looking for the perfect place for a family vacation, this is it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation

The reviews are spot on. Cleanest property I've ever rented. Host is wonderful. Clear instructions and immediate responses. My family of eight stayed for a week and halfway through the trip they wanted to make this our regular trip. The house has everything you can think of and more. Can't wait to come back. June 2024
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome rental!

Dont hesitate to book this house! The location was great, pool was awesome, house was perfect. Most well stocked kitchen I've ever experienced in a vrbo rental. Communication directly with owner was prompt and friendly. I think you get such better service than going through a rental that uses a management company. There were so many little extra things and touches here and there. It was the perfect rental for our multi family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at What the Shell!

Can’t recommend this property highly enough! Anne was great with communication from the time I inquired about the property until the time we were on the road! She was responsive to all questions along the way. Her house was immaculate upon arrival and we knew exactly what was expected of us as guests. She gave GREAT fishing and island advice so we felt like pros from the start. Her house was equipped with anything we could think of which saved us so much space in the car! Would recommend What the Shell to any family or friend looking for a beautiful property with a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We only got to stay one night of our week. Our vacation was washed out by a Hurricane Erin and a mandatory evacuation of Hatteras issued 1 hour after check in. Anne was in constant communication about the situation all week and was very responsive to make sure everything was okay. We hoped to salvage at least a few days at the beach but the storm surge and damage just didn’t allow for it. We only had one night but the house was the cleanest rental I’ve ever experienced. The home is well appointment, the pantry has lots of spices and things like cooking oil. There is a closet with beach chairs umbrellas sand toys etc. Easy access to beach, with a view of the ocean from the top deck. The pool is well designed and has a large walk out shallow pad for children and lounging. I will definitely rent What the Shell next time I visit OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, relaxing and very close to the water!

Our family of 10 enjoyed our stay at What the shell. Anne was very responsive and kept in contact to make sure everything was okay. The home provides plenty of space inside and out for everyone to enjoy their space alone or together. There are plenty of options depending on weather with the pool and hot tub. The pool is very well designed for small children as it has a large walk out pad that is shallow. The town is quiet and easy to navigate. The beach was clear and clean and not crowded. We were able to walk down and set up right near the house, come and go as we pleased for lunch, and sun breaks. This was the most relaxing beach vacation we have taken thus far.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house steps away from the beach

This house was amazing and so perfect for our family. First of all, the location was everything we had hoped for only being a 2 minute walk to get your toes in the sand. The pool was a great setup although we didn't get to enjoy due to the colder September temps. The house itself was perfect for a big family with lots of space and a great big area for everyone to hang out near the kitchen. And then to top it all off, Anne and her husband were lovely hosts. There was a welcome basket with goodies and snacks for our kiddos and they went above and beyond in communication. I had a few questions while packing and she was so quick to respond. They thought of everything in this house and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“What the the Shell”

It was our First time in Frisco and loved this quaint little town. “What the Shell” is a beautiful cozy beach house that had every amenity that you would need. The kitchen was equipped to to handle all our food and beverage preparation needs! The house was spotless. The pool and hot tub was used almost everyday! The view and the breeze was so relaxing. Our host indulged is with complimentary ingredients to make s’mores on the beach! She made feel comfortable as though we were family staying at her house and was readily available to answer our questions. There were 7 of us that were very comfortable in this spacious beach house. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend this beautiful rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Being here makes me HAPPY:-)

We usually travel to the OBX when we need some beach time. It is just so much more relaxing than our beaches in MD/DE. Because we were going in June this year I thought it wise to head farther south than we normally go in hopes of having warmer weather and water. Well, we lucked out. If you are not already aware Frisco is a southward facing beach on the east coast so it gets warmer waters coming up the coast from the south. The beach itself is absolutely fantastic. But really I am here to let you know about "What The Shell" so I'll fill you in on what I think.~ When we arrived we were thrilled to see that it is very close to the beach. Just one lot back. And caddy corner to the right there is an empty lot that from what I understand can't be built on so you have a beautiful view of the Atlantic. The house itself was spotless! The decor is tasteful and the furniture is comfy. There were 8 of us for part of the week then 2 others joined us halfway through and there was ample seating for all of us at the table. We cooked a lot in the well stocked kitchen and were able to all sit comfortably at the table for family dinners. Which was great since we never get to all sit down and eat a meal together during our busy work/sports/school filled lives. It was something I treasured while at WTS. Recounting the days moments with my family at that table is now a precious memory. The only thing I would suggest when it comes to the kitchen, if you are going to cook a lot as we did, would be to bring your own knives. The ones there were a bit dull but if that is my only suggestion then you can't go wrong with this house. ~ When it comes to the bedrooms I think they were lovely. The bedding and decor was beautiful. The bathrooms were nice. I noticed hairdryers in the vanity cabinets. Didn't use them but they were there. There were 4 BR, master had a very comfortable mattress. I honestly can't comment on the others because I did not sleep in them but I heard no complaints from anyone and my guess is that they are good quality mattresses as well. The pool is fantastic! Lots of good lounge chairs. Spent a lot of time on the top deck looking out at the ocean. Nice Adirondack chairs up there for reading or just soaking in the serenity of the beach. All in all this house was perfect for us. The owners were a dream to work with. They went above and beyond to help make our stay memorable. You can't go wrong at WTS! ( I could go on and on but there is a limit)
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Hello Stacy, Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and our house helped create those family memories that last. Thanks for the knife update and a new set- (with sharpener) is now on its way to What The Shell. I try to keep a sharpener available but they disappear- We look forward to your families return someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anne was amazing to work with and her property is lovely! We couldn't have asked for a better experience at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Highly recommend. Awesome house and owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot

Wonderful week! Pool for the kids, hot tub, one house from beach, quiet neighborhood and the owner was in frequent communication to make sure all was well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property, location and owner!

We had a lovely, relaxing time at What the Shell! This house had everything we could possibly need. It was very clean and comfortable. We loved the easy access to beach. The pool and the hot tub were great when we didn’t want to get sandy. Lots of great places to eat with a short drive. I would love to stay here again. The only thing I missed were bike paths.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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