Oceanfront, Hot Tub Oceanside, 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Large Deck

We had such an amazing stay at Gracie Bell’s Seashell! It was very clean and well stocked with everything you could need. The hot tub on the deck was nice at night. The house is just a small walk over the dunes to the beach. Beds were comfy and we enjoyed the decor. The host answered all questions quickly. The location was convenient to get to restaurants and stores within 5 minutes. Would definitely return!

Well-appointed and clean home. Everything was as pictured and good communication with host. Wonderful to walk right out onto the beach!

Super clean and an absolutely adorable cottage. Enjoyed the views and all of the rooms had a theme. Even the clothes hangers matched the rooms! Thank you!

Amazing time for us! Never stayed at a beach front property before and the views were lovely every morning. The house was great and everything was so close to drive to we had so many options.

She answered all my questions quickly and was very friendly!

We have been going to OBX for the last 35 years and this house was by far the cleanest house we have ever stayed at. It's the perfect spot for a family of 4. I cant recommend the place enough!

Overall the house was good. The host was very responsive and nice. I stayed here with just my husband for my birthday and it was plenty big for us. It could easily fit a few couples or a small family. I don’t agree with the description of the property having unobstructed views of the ocean. While you could see the ocean, the dunes were much bigger than they are in the property photos. You cannot see the shore anymore and the deck off to the side has dunes all the surrounding it now. Maybe that is for storm protection but it would’ve been appreciated if the picture was more accurate. We were looking for a house that was not blocked by sand dunes which is why we picked this house. It also was disappointing that the sliding glass door did not open at all that was in the common area of the house (dining room, living room & kitchen are open concept). I messaged the host to ask about if it could open and understand the reason being because other guests have left it open with heating/ac on and salt wear on the house but again one of the main reasons I picked this house and why we paid ocean front prices. So I could hear the ocean while doing things inside or outside of the house. Otherwise the house was great. The kitchen was well organized and very well stocked.

Only thought was that the steps up to the place had no landing platform, making is awkward to bring luggage etc in

Pro- 1. Right on beach!2. Hot tube is a plus. 3. Bedrooms, kitchen and living room were comfortable. 4. Affordable. 5. Easy check in/check out. Cons: 1. The advertised a certain prize and later came back and asked for more money. That felt a little yucky. 2. We worked hard to clean the place when we left and they charged us an extra 200 which felt extreme and yucky.

Wonderful house, steps from the ocean! The amenities and the home itself exceeded all our expectations!

It was very clean and in a family area.Still near things to do .Host was very nice and helpful would stay again

This house exceeded our expectations! We were so close to the beach, it was easy to just run up the dune to grab something if we had forgotten it! There were so many toys, extra beach chairs and an umbrella there. We had Farmdogs come set up chairs and umbrellas each day and that was amazing! The host (Anita) was amazing at responding to our inquiries. The open living/dining room/ kitchen areas were just right sized for our group We had 6 adults and 2 kids with us during our stay. Our age group was 3-66.The hot tub and deck were nice to just sit and relax also the swing under the front of the house was nice if it was rainy!We absolutely enjoyed each mornings sunrise!The beach has a nice gradual slope in front and we had fun in the surf and building sandcastles! We saw dolphins, skates and watched osprey swim off with their catch! We even had dolphins and skates nearby while we were in the ocean!We loved the centralized location of Kitty Hawk, it was a short drive to Manteo and Roanoke, also over to Corolla! We would 10/10 rebook during this time of year with this sized group!!

This Vrbo has excellent beds and pillows. It is very clean. The kitchen is exceptionally clean and well equipped.The outdoor stairs leading to the front door are steep and wouldn’t be safe for elderly guests especially when carrying suitcases and other supplies. We were disappointed that the windows toward the ocean don’t open so we could not hear the waves from indoors. The window screens were the only thing not well maintained.

Great place! Location was central to everything. Amazing sunrises. Saw a school of dolphins playing in the water. Hot tub was great to relax in. Kitchen was spacious, open living area and beds were comfortable. A few grocery stores down the street to shop at for anything you didn’t bring.

We were extremely satisfied with the accommodations here. Anita was great! Our stay was relaxing and we definitely would love to stay sometime again! Thank you Anita!

The cottage is very nice in a great location, convenient to food and Outer Banks attractions. Guests deal directly with Anita (the owner), and she is great. Would stay here again!

Clean and on beach

What a joy to stay in such a clean and well appointed home