Upscale House 50 Yds From Beach With Spectacular Ocean View

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!

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.

Everything was great!Can't wait to go back!

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!!!

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

Beautiful home with many amenities! Super clean with a beautiful view. We enjoyed everything about this home. Highly recommend!

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.

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!

The deck could use some attention (owner is aware and is addressing) but otherwise a super nice property at a great location.

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!

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

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!