The Amazing and Unique Shell Castle in quiet, scen – Home 2525346 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
The Amazing and Unique Shell Castle in quiet, scen – Home 2525346
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 0.8 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Vacation in beautiful San Carlos, Mexico.
Stay at the amazing San Carlos Shell Castle. The Castle has over 3000 square feet of living space under roof to enjoy a tranquil and inspiring life style while enjoying all the comforts of American comfort and convenience.
The Shell Castle is made entirely of volcanic rock and stone gathered from the mountains surrounding San Carlos. It is located a half mile from the beautiful sandy beaches around San Carlos Bay. The fishing is some of the best in the world. Snorkeling & scuba diving is very popular. The Shell Castle sits on a half acre of stone wall enclosed secure property. It is located in Ranchitos on Avenue H. The grounds have many native trees and plants. It can serve as a retreat for those looking to experience serenity and rejuvenate ones spirit.
There are two separate bedrooms with three baths and room to sleep up to 12 people. This would be a great location for multiple couples to stay.
It has Directv with two TVS with DVR recorders and all premium channels along with Tucson local network stations. The Premium MLB Baseball package in now available on Directv. In the fall the NFL package is available. There is an out building with washer and dryer. Security is provided by CYBERCO so there are no worries about your safety. The local police make sure that tourists have a safe and enjoyable stay. The restaurants are first class and the Sonoran beef is second to none.
There is a large fountain in the middle of the Shell Castle and a 22 foot high ceiling. There is an amazing winding stair case leading to an upper patio area with gorgeous views of San Carlos Bay on the Sea of Cortez and the famous Tetakawi Mountain off in the distance.
Everything is provided for your stay and there is an onsite property manager who is available to help out in any way needed. He is completely knowledgeable about where to go and what to do in the San Carlos area.
The golf course is located just a ¼ from the Shell Castle. There is a special golf package available for 2 weeks of unlimited play including cart for just $200. If you want to work on your game than there is no better deal anywhere. The head pro offers lessons at prices unheard of in America.
San Carlos is enjoyed by many Americans and Canadians who have discovered this jewel by the sea. The trip from Tucson to San Carlos is an easy and very safe 5 hour drive on Mexico Highway 15.
Rates as low as $450 per week for 2 people with a $40 cleaning fee and even lower monthly rates available. Dogs may stay for an additional fee.
Because of the high increase in electricity rates in Mexico I am having to raise the rates to stay by $10 a day in an effort to offset the costs and yet still have competitive rates. Because the Shell Castle is so large to cool and heat the electric bill averages $500 a month. There are 4 large mini-split AC units and several space heaters to keep it cozy in the cooler winter nights. I hope you understand the situation. I am still confident the Shell Castle is the best value in all of San Carlos because of it size and uniqueness.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- 2 Cribs
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds Twin bed - 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Deck
- Internet access
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Wayne W.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 27 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 22 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 13 reviews
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13 reviews
- Excellent
- 11
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Lovely, artistic vacation home!”
We welcomed the new year at the Shell Castle in San Carlos. It is a lovely property, very spacious and serene. Hilda, the caretaker, was wonderful making sure we had everything we needed. She also re… More
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Response from the owner Judy and her guests were very nice folks and were very respectful of the property. Thank you for staying at the Shell Castle.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Shell Castle”
Over priced for what you are getting and a little inconvenient to drive onto dirt road, specially at night (poor lighting). Rustic and an old feel. Inside was clean ,although my bed sheet felt a litt… More
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“10 Desert Dwellers Travel to Ocean”
Shell Castle was our home base in San Carlos. Great location. Very welcoming, beautiful artistry. We had a great time.
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“fantastic”
this was such a mazing place must go to believe it food fantastic shell musem took us a while to find but was gobsmacked to see all the shells millons millons the whoe pace was fill of shells very ste… More
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“Great Place to Stay”
The home was clean and secure. We were, I believe only a mile or so to the docks for SCUBA diving. The caretaker set up areas for us to rinse off our equipment. It was a very enjoyable stay.
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“Birthday getaway to remember”
The shell castle is by far the best deal in san carlos. I stayed with my girlfriend for three nights at $89 a night!!! this is a big beautiful home with all the bells and whistles. who cares that its … More
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“Everything you'd want in a vacation home & more.”
My family & I stayed for the weekend & didn't want to leave. This Shell Castle is equipped with everything a person would need & things you may not have thought of or forgotten. The c… More
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“Spacious and Confortable with all you need for your stay”
Next time I go to SaN Carlos, I will stay at this Unfortegable place!!!
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“A very unique experience!”
There is nothing quite like the Shellcastle as the photos show. It's in a quiet location yet is near most everything in quaint and semi-sleeping but relaxing San Carlos.
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Response from the owner Thanks for taking time to give a review of your stay at the Shell Castle.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Incredible”
This is such a unique place it can't be missed. Location to various restaurants and shopping. The place it self is so beautiful and comfortable. We would highly recommend spending time there agai… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for taking time to give a review of your stay at the Shell Castle.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Wayne (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Wayne (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Wayne (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Wayne the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Wayne (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Wayne (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Wayne (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Wayne (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Wayne (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Wayne (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Wayne (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Wayne (the owner) a message.
If Wayne (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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