Title: Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83707099&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House ![Terrace/patio - Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83707100/83707099/56a699c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83707100/83707099/53b63a96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83707100/83707099/4157e1ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83707100/83707099/daa75334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House (Oak Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83707100/83707099/7ac9273f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Under the canopy of majestic twisted oaks, this refurbished Oak Island cottage offers a serene retreat. With miles of shoreline just minutes away and endless opportunities for kayaking or hiking, come back home to relax on your deck with cornhole under the couch and board games nearby. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £257 includes taxes & fees 10 Feb - 11 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House We found our favorite NC beach town. Come experience the beauty of Oak Island in this spacious refurbished cottage under the most beautiful twisted oaks on a quiet street on the friendliest little island. Walk to the dock at end of the street to fish or read or launch your kayak to explore the historic intracoastal waterway and end your day watching the sun set over the water. Oak Island's uncrowded beaches are just a 2 minute drive or 15 minute walk away. Spend your days enjoying the miles of shoreline or hiking the overlook trails or taking daytrips to Southport or the Fort Fisher Aquarium or Bald Head Island and come back home to your cottage under the oak trees. Fully renovated and designed for a beach vacation you'll want to keep coming back for. You'll have easy access when you arrive using a passcode provided prior to your stay. Plenty of parking on the paved driveway. The entire home and yard is yours to use, aside from a small linen closet and garage. The neighbors call this Dream Street. It's a quiet and friendly little street with a dock at the end. The island is easy to navigate. OKI is one of the last beaches with free parking everywhere. For a super fun vacation you can rent a golf cart during your stay. Feel free to fill the birdbath and watch the birds enjoy. Turn on your bluetooth and hook up to PYLEUSA to start enjoying your music on the home speaker. There are beach towels and buckets just inside the front door and chairs and boogie boards outside the side door. There's a small cooler in the kitchen for you to take to the beach. After your beach day hang your towels on the retractable clothesline off the deck that hooks to the tree. There's a cornhole set under the couch and other board games on the coffee table. There is plenty of hand soap, paper towels, trash bags, etc. Feel free to reach out with any questions you have. We're available and want to make your stay great. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64170000/64160700/64160608/e0189fed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mol Sea / 2358 West Beach Drive - Coastal Vacation Resorts Long Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=64160608&PinnedHotelID=64160608&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71060000/71054800/71054780/2763056a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Construction Home 2021\. 3 min walk to the beach! 4BD/3BA. 3 King Bedrooms! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 118632 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Long Beach, a neighbourhood in Oak Island. Smith Island Museum of History and Franklin Square Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oak Island Golf Club and The Reserve Golf Club at St. James Plantation. North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and Magic Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Oak Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island.dx6164970) [View more Holiday homes in Oak Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oak-Island-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6164970-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.91967%2C-78.16649&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Zt1NVKPMclSe2OKaN10n1fqhNS0=) Oak Island, NC ### What's nearby - ![Amazing sunset ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164970/8ed2f56c-a970-4626-96ea-b641c342ac4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Caswell Beach 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Aerial view of Ocean crest fishing pier at Oak Island NC. Looking at the pier and beach front.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661019/d1103e37-f52c-436a-8e01-1fc7e6ad6707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ocean Crest Pier 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - ![Oak Island Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532661022/b764bfdb-38dc-48ad-8802-c05d118c9674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oak Island Lighthouse 15 min drive \- 9.1 miles - ![This can be your view from a beach rental house on Holden Beach. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225867/12e6daff-718d-4201-80cf-53244e6e8911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Holden Beach 30 min drive \- 27.6 miles - ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of North Carolina at Wilmington 51 min drive \- 40.7 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Lonerider at Oak Island 12 min drive - Salt64 7 min drive - oak island deli & pub 6 min drive - Pirates Deck 7 min drive - Thai And Vine 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House? ### How much is parking at Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House? ### What time is check-in at Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House? ### What time is check-out at Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House? ### Where is Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage by the Sea: Pagnotto Shellback House Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle G. 13 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach getaway Cute house , well maintained , great location ##### Michelle G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe R. 1 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ron 's celebration of life services very comfortable house with easy access to St James and South Port. ##### Joe R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward M. 19 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Stay Everything about the property is as listed. It was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. We needed a one story location for accessibility, and this listing served us well. ##### Edward M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 24 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean and comfortable This was a lovely long weekend for me and my daughter- the space had all the things we needed. This house is comfortable, spacious and clean. The location was great, a short ride to all things. Oak Island is truly a gem. Thank you ##### Heather B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra S. 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply perfect! A rare combination of minutes from the beach and town but sitting on the porch could only hear nature. Peaceful and magical street and totally comfortable home. Spotless but so livable. Everything works great and owners thought of every nice touch. Simply perfect! ##### Debra S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy H. 4 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will be back Stayed with my daughter for 1 night. No issues at all. Great contact with the host. We will be back ##### Jeremy H. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ---