General Features[>
- Arcade/game room
- Foosball table
- Games
- Table tennis
- 5 bathrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Basketball nearby
- Bathtub or shower
- Bed sheets provided
- Birdwatching nearby
- Car not required
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Children's books
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cycling nearby
- Deadbolt lock
- Dining room
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- English
- Fenced yard
- Fire extinguisher
- Fireplace
- First aid kit
- Free WiFi
- Gas grill
- Golf privileges
- Hair dryer
- Heated pool
- Heating
- Highchair
- Ice maker
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Iron/ironing board
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Kitchen island
- Laundry facilities
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a hospital
- Near laundromat
- Near the beach
- Onsite parking
- Onsite parking options include a garage
- Oven
- Parasailing nearby
- Pet friendly
- Playground
- Power boating nearby
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Smart TV
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Toaster
- Towels provided
- Unit size: 2541 sq ft (236 sq m)
- Washing machine and dryer
- Wheelchair accessible
- Sleeps 13
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 2541 square feet
Beach days are painless at A Shell of a Time! This vibrant 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom Ocean Isle Beach getaway sleeps up to 13 and is packed with spaces and amenities for the whole crew. The closest handicap-accessible beach access is roughly 250 feet away—about a 1-min. walk—while eateries, the pier, stores, mini golf, coffee, and other island favorites are also within simple reach.
Back at the home, spend the afternoon around the sunny private pool, grab a seat at the tiki bar, challenge someone to ping pong or foosball, or load up one of the beach carts and head right back to the sand.
✨ KEY FEATURES
????️ Approximately 250 feet to handicap-accessible beach access — about a 1-min. walk
????️ 5 bedrooms • 5 full bathrooms • Sleeps 13
???? Private fenced pool with optional heating
☀️ Sunny pool area with loungers & seating
???? Tiki bar + outdoor TV
???? Passenger elevator serving all floors
???? Garage game area with ping pong, foosball, Pop-A-Shot & cornhole
????️ Mid-level den with Pac-Man arcade game, TV, puzzles & games
???? Mid-level wet bar with wine refrigerator
???? Front & rear decks on the mid and top levels
????️ Top-level outdoor dining area
???? Rocking chairs & additional deck seating
????️ Totally equipped kitchen with island/breakfast bar seating
???? Full-size kitchen refrigerator + garage refrigerator
???? Dishwasher
☕ Drip coffee maker & Keurig
???? Intelligent TVs
???? High-speed WiFi
???? Washer & dryer
???? Gas grille
???? Outdoor shower
????️ Extensive collection of beach gear
???? 2 beach carts
???? 15+ beach chairs
???? Boogie boards, beach mats & umbrella
???? Coolers
???? Pool noodles & pool floats
???? Pack 'n Play & high chair
???? Keyless entry
???? Parking for up to 5 cars
???? One pet considered with prior approval
POOL & OUTDOOR FUN
The fenced private pool gets plenty of sunshine and is surrounded by loungers and additional seating. The tiki bar and outdoor TV create an easy poolside gathering spot, while pool noodles and floats add to the fun.
A gas grille is available for cookouts, and the outdoor shower makes it easy to rinse off after a day on the sand.
GAME TIME
The garage doubles as a game zone with ping pong, foosball, Pop-A-Shot basketball, and cornhole.
The mid-level den provides another place to hang out with a couch, TV, Pac-Man arcade game, puzzles, board games, and a wet bar with wine refrigerator.
BEACH GEAR
A Shell of a Time provides an broad collection of guest beach gear, including 2 beach carts, 15+ beach chairs, coolers, body boards, beach mats, and an umbrella.
The closest handicap-accessible beach access is roughly 250 feet away—about a 1-min. walk.
KITCHEN, LIVING & DECKS
The top level is home to the main living space, kitchen, and dining area. The kitchen features a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, island/breakfast bar with seating, and both drip and Keurig coffee makers.
Front and rear decks are located on both the mid and top levels. The rear decks offer rocking chairs and additional seating, the mid-level front deck has chairs with a low table, and the top-level front deck offers outdoor dining space.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
MID LEVEL
Bedroom 1 — Queen
• Queen bed
• Private full bathroom with walk-in shower
Bedroom 2 — Bunk Room
• 2 Twin-over-Twin bunk beds
• 1 Twin trundle
• Full bathroom with tub/shower combo accessible from the bedroom and hallway
Bedroom 3 — Primary King
• King bed
• Private full bathroom with walk-in shower
• Double-sink vanity
TOP LEVEL
Bedroom 4 — King
• King bed
• Full bathroom with tub/shower combo located in the hallway
Bedroom 5 — Primary King
• King bed
• Private full bathroom with walk-in shower
• Double-sink vanity
min. occupancy: 13 guests.
POOL HEATING
Pool heating is optional, requires a 3-nighttime minimum, and is available by request outside of Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please request heating at least 2 weeks prior to check-in. Weather and environmental conditions affect heating performance, and an exact water temperature cannot be guaranteed. Please contact the host/property manager prior to booking for additional information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Age Requirement: Guests under 25 must receive pre-approval.
Smoke & Drug-Free Environment: All Pier 42 properties are smoke-complimentary and drug-complimentary. Smoking, vaping, and recreational drug use are prohibited.
Pet Policy: One pet may be considered with prior approval. Guests planning to bring a pet must notify the host/property manager prior to booking. Current rabies vaccination records, proof of flea and tick prevention, and a photo of the pet are required and must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to arrival.
Animals are not allowed on beds or in the swimming pool and must comply with applicable Ocean Isle Beach regulations regarding family pets on the beach and leash requirements. Family Pets left unattended must be crated and may not be left outside. Guests are responsible for additional cleaning or repairs resulting from their pet. Unauthorized pets may result in additional charges. Trained service animals are allowed as required by applicable law.
Gas Grille: A gas grille is supplied. Propane is not supplied. Guests may bring their own propane tank or, after booking, arrange propane delivery through available guest services.
Parking: Parking is available for up to 5 cars.
Professionally managed by your local team at Pier 42 Vacations.
CANCELLATION POLICY
You may cancel any reservation and receive a full refund of all amounts paid excluding the "admin fee" (if applicable) if you notify Pier 42 Realty & Vacations in writing (by e-mail or letter) of your intention to cancel the reservation at least sixty (60) days prior to the check-in date. In the event that you cancel your reservation within sixty (60) days of your check-in date, for any or no reason, (including the failure to pay the final payment due 60 days before the stay), including inclement weather, you shall not be eligible for a refund of any payments made to Pier 42 Realty & Vacation Units. Admin costs are non-returnable.
Trip insurance options are available and may provide additional protection for qualifying circumstances. Please contact the host/property manager for more information about available trip insurance options.
About the Area
Located in Ocean Isle Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holden Beach and North Myrtle Beach Beaches. Traveling with kids? Consider Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Nearby Restaurants
- The Breakers Arcade - 0.1 miles
- Drift - 0.2 miles
- Jinks Creek Waterfront Grille - 0.3 miles
- Causeway Gourmet - 0.9 miles
- Sugar Shack - 1.1 miles
- The View At Brick Landing Plantation - 2.1 miles
- Inlet View Bar & Grill - 3.8 miles
- Makai Brewing Company - 4.7 miles
Nearby Activities
- Ocean Isle Beach Pier - 0.3 miles
- Ferry Landing Park - 2.3 miles
- Sunset Beach Park - 4.5 miles
- Sunset Beach Pier - 4.6 miles
- Museum of Coastal Carolina - 0.2 miles
- Carolina School of Surf - 0.1 miles
- The Breakers Arcade - 0.1 miles
- Ingram Planetarium - 0.2 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Eagles Beachwear - 1.1 miles
- Sunset Beach Trading Company - 4.5 miles
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