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9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 80 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Chincoteague Island, Virginia

Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park4 min drive
Maui Jack's Waterpark5 min drive
Museum of Chincoteague5 min drive
Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)60 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Property was very well maintained and clean. The yard space was great for my dogs. We had a couple of times where we had...

Sonja H.

Apr 1, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard!

Come and enjoy a delightful vacation at "Shell Cottage"! Located on the popular East Side of Chincoteague Island, you'll enjoy water views of the Assateague Channel and lounging on the outside decks (one which includes an outside shower). This open floor plan home features two bedrooms downstairs (both with a queen bed and a TV each), a half bathroom, and spacious living room & kitchen. Upstairs you'll find 2 more bedrooms (one with twin trundle and the other with 2 twins) and a full bathroom. Just a short drive to the Memorial Waterfront Park, public boat launch, downtown area and restaurants! Shell Cottage also includes all the modern conveniences such as wireless internet, washer/dryer, dishwasher and more. And you'll have room to park your boat and trailer. This just may be your perfect vacation spot!

- Linens and towels are not included with your reservation. Please inquire about our new attractive linen packages!
- No smoking is permitted on the premises.
- This property is pet friendly with a pet fee per pet. Pet fee is $150 per pet. All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival.
- Any reservations made for a future year (known as "Advanced Reservations") are subject to rate and availability changes. These reservations will be confirmed in January of the arrival year.

Property manager

Resort Vacations

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

About the area

Chincoteague

This holiday home is located in Chincoteague. Captain Timothy Hill House and Assateague Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park. Maui Jack's Waterpark and Wallops Flight Facility are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Chincoteague Island, Virginia

What's nearby

Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park - 4 min drive
Maui Jack's Waterpark - 5 min drive
Museum of Chincoteague - 5 min drive
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive
Assateague Lighthouse - 9 min drive

Getting around

Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Island Creamery - ‬4 min drive
‪Captain Zack's Seafood - ‬3 min drive
‪Famous Pizza & Sub Shoppe - ‬4 min drive
‪Ropewalk - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shell Cottage - Pet friendly, Hot tub, Fenced yard! located?

Situated in Chincoteague, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park, Maui Jack's Waterpark and Chincoteague Channel. Museum of Chincoteague and Oyster Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

26 May 2024

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

Perfect stay!

The cottage fit us all so comfortably and we had ample space to include our dog. The fenced in yard was a bonus for him. The hot tub was perfect, we used it daily since the weather was a little chilly. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

24 May 2024

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

Magical time!!

As you can tell from my review we love Shell Cottage as well as Chincoteague Island!! We will be back for a week in September and intend to make some reservations for next year. Our doggie Gidget also loved the fenced in yard!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bonnie a.

2 May 2024

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

Family fun

It was everything we expected and more! You will not be disappointed.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy E.

28 Apr 2024

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

Weekend getaway with friends

We were a party consisting of 3 couples with 3 dogs staying at this rental for the weekend. The overall trip was great and we would revisit this rental for sure! The rental location was perfect for exploring the area with or without pets. There were a lot of good local food places to check out. The fenced in yard was great for the dogs as we could sit outside with them. The management company even presented us with 3 doggie packages upon arrival which was super cute and appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

1 Apr 2024

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

Great vacation

Property was very well maintained and clean. The yard space was great for my dogs. We had a couple of times where we had to contact the host . Both times they replied quickly. We would definitely go there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

22 Nov 2022

November 2022 Stay

Came in to an extremely clean, well taken care of home. Plenty to common space to eat meals and watch movies together, yet well separated bedrooms to also enjoy our private time. Although not directly on the water, still beautiful sunrise views from the front window (pictured here). And the hot tub under the stars made for the ultimate relaxing end to our days exploring. Less than 10 minutes away from everything-Highly recommend Up the Bay Pony tours for a closer look at all the wild life, Island Creamery for unique icecream flavors, Gary Howard for fresh seafood and AJ's on the Creek for fine dining! Only negative would be the amount of supplies we had to bring on our own and the required cleaning upon check out for the price/fees we paid. But despite this would definitely stay here again for our next visit to the island.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

18 Nov 2022

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

Great weekend away

Lovely cottage in a great location, comfortable and attractive, great for two couples. We all loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

18 Nov 2022

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

Fantastic rental house

We had a fantastic time staying at Shell Cottage. The cottage was exactly as advertised. It is much bigger inside than it looks and we loved the beach theme used inside for decorating. Our pup really enjoyed the large fenced yard, the kitchen was well stocked and the location was perfect for our needs. The hot tub was an amazing addition that we enjoyed daily during our visit! The downstairs front bedroom gets very bright in the morning. Because of this I would recommend adding black out curtains but it did not deter from our stay at all. Overall, this cottage was amazing and we would stay there again during future visits to Chincoteague.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

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8/10 Good

Eliza N.

31 Oct 2022

Pretty good, but room for improvement

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The little cottage and its location were good, however, there were some things that could be improved. For example, none of the TVs were functioning. Our rental agent, Lea, suggested that someone could stop by, but in the limited time we had available we were on the go most of the time. Although our first impression of the property's appearance was positive, there are some serious cleaning issues; for example, inside of kitchen cabinets and appliances. Among other details the yard needs urgent care. Finally, instructions about where to find what would be extremely helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor H., Philadelphia

23 Oct 2022

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

Perfect - We’ve found our go-to Chincoteague vacation rental

No complaints whatsoever. Lovely home, great location (nice and quiet), easy reservation process.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

Karen F.

20 Sept 2022

September 2022 Stay

Shell Cottage - don't want to give a good secret away, but this property is wonderful. TV was tricky - need a note regarding how to connect - and the beds are not the most comfortable but are ok. Everything else is great! New dishwasher and stove were installed while we were there - and the hot tub was a great surprise!! We will definitely be returning again. Best yard for the dog too!

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8/10 Good

Cindy C.

6 Sept 2022

August 2022 Stay

We enjoyed our stay at Shell Cottage! It was close to everything we wanted to do (bike rental, walkining trails, pony tour by boat, great restaurants). Kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfy, as was the living room sofa. Our dog especially enjoyed playing in the big fenced yard. Four stars, because the dishwasher quit on the second day, but I'm sure it will be replaced for the next guest.

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10/10 Excellent

jody p.

27 July 2022

July 2022 Stay

We chose Shell Cottage for the fenced yard, and partial water view. The pet friendly house is a priority for our two dogs. The house was decorated so very nicely, great beach theme. Very comfortable couch and chairs. Great furnishings. loved the upstairs bedrooms. Super cute. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. Even though we brought home lots of steamed clams and fresh fish. It was nice to know we had all the utensils we may need. Rode bikes to the wildlife loop beach access everyday, about 5 miles. Then walked the beach. A really wonderful experience staying for almost a full month. Love the Eastside Road location. The folks at bike/outfitter shop were super friendly and helpful. The folks at the Resort office were great -and super helpful, and came right away when I locked myself out! Loved our time at Shell Cottage. Clean and comfy. Thank you so much for making it very pet friendly. everything was just wonderful!

10/10 Excellent

nancy c., PROVIDENCE FORGE,VA

5 July 2022

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

My Trip

Great time. Needs a new kitchen faucet and trash can that works otherwise very open and spacious.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Glenda H.

24 June 2022

June 2022 Stay

Loved Shell Cottage! Great house layout. Loved the outdoor spaces. Easy access to boat ramps and all other activities. The fenced in yard was a big plus! In addition, Chincoteague Resort Vacations were extremely helpful in getting a new refrigerator in place when the old one died. Great service!

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

21 June 2022

Amazing rental home in Choncoteague

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

19 June 2022

June 2022 Stay

Shell Cottage was amazing! The cottage was really well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, silverware, utensils, and even coffee. I really appreciated the extras. The living and kitchen areas are an open floor plan with lots of light and space. Great for meals and socializing. The front yard was great for our dog to run around in. The back had a covered seating area with a propane grill and outdoor shower. The bathrooms and kitchen had liquid soap provided. We loved our stay. It was amazing. I can highly recommend.

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8/10 Good

Karen F.

15 June 2022

September 2021 Stay

SHELL COTTAGE - wonderful house - great front yard for our pup - layout nice and lots of amenities - the beds could have been a little better, but acceptable - although the internet worked, it did not perform well for school Zoom calls - would definitely stay here again.

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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

15 June 2022

July 2021 Stay

We had a wonderful week in the lovely, comfortable Shell Cottage. Plenty of room for the dogs to play outside and plenty of room inside for the 5 of us.

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8/10 Good

Cindy M.

15 June 2022

August 2021 Stay

Excellent for a small multi-generation family, including toddler and family pet. Shell Cottage inside and outside met all our Chincoteague vacation needs. Only the addition of a front or rear screen enclosure to protect from mosquitos outdoors could make this a more perfect experience. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Olga G.

31 May 2022

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

Great location and responsive staff!

We had a great stay over Memorial Day Weekend. The house was as-described and in a perfect location. We could see the ponies from our windows! We did have a bit of trouble with the A/C and refrigerator, but when we reported it to the property manager, they were at the house within 15 minutes and had everything fixed. Would highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

23 May 2022

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

Great Property

We loved our time. Great location, great set up and an awesome fenced in yard for the pups!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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6/10 Okay

Scott S.

18 May 2022

Wonderful house in a fantastic location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Shell Cottage is an oustanding rental house! The location is great; a very short drive to the beach and the wildlife refuge. The front porch has a view of the Assateague Channel which makes for excellent bird watching. The house is well appointed and offers everything you need for a great vacation! The fenced in yard was fantastic for our dogs. My only complaint was the cleanliness, as there was a heap of what looked liked red velvet cake crumbs on top of the refrigerator, a huge hairball on the bathroom floor, and a leaf and foil gum wrapper on the floor in other rooms. Clearly the floors hadn't been swept and the cake crumbs were just repulsive. Aside from the cleanliness issue, the house is oustanding!

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10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

18 May 2022

Loved Shell Cottage!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay! We had a water view, a large fenced yard, and a huge kitchen! The outdoor shower was great! It was quiet and had lots of extra toys for the kids to enjoy. It was very clean except for a moldy smell in the fridge (no sign of mold though) and visible mold in the washer. But the rest was immaculate! We appreciated the pet friendly status. The mosquitoes were unbearable at the end, but that is no fault of the owners. We would definitely stay at Shell Cottage again!

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10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

18 May 2022

Shell Cottage was a delight to stay at!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Shell Cottage was a delight to stay at! It was the perfect size for our family of 4, although we could have had a couple more people come. We loved the downstairs bedrooms, the large kitchen and the outside shower. It was also perfect for our dog, Koda, who was a rescue and is a little nervous about new places. Having the bedrooms on the first floor made her feel more at ease since she loves to sleep in the same room as us. The fenced in yard was also a plus although she doesn't really think about trying to run away. All in all, a lovely cottage and home that we would definitely rent again sometime. Thank you!