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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 9

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Corolla, NC

Currituck Beach
‪16 min walk‬
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
‪4 min drive‬
Corolla Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
‪103 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Half Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Ghost Crab Cottage, located in the Monteray Shores community in Corolla, is a beautiful, modern beach cottage welcoming your family for a memorable stay.

o 4 bedrooms
o Monteray Shores Community Amenities – Pool, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, and more!
o Updated and Modern
o Every bedroom has an ensuite bathroom

The House: Ghost Crab Cottage is a 4 bedroom, 4 and a half bath home with a bedroom on the ground floor, the great room, kitchen, and king room on the main level, two bedrooms both with ensuite on the top floor, and a separate loft!
• Bedroom 1: Duo bunk bed with ensuite on entry level
• Bedroom 2: King bed with ensuite bathroom on main level
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom on top level
• Bedroom 4: Queen bed with ensuite bathroom on top level
• Separate Loft Nook

o Quality linens and pillows
o Lush bath towels
o Laundry room
o Accommodates 9 guests

• Kitchen & Dining: Plenty of space, granite counter tops, high-end appliances, fully stocked kitchen, and a dining table to accommodate 8+ guests

o Oven
o Stove
o Refrigerator
o Dishwasher
o Blender
o Coffee Maker
o Mixer
o Icemaker
o Pots and Pans
o Dishes
o Utensils

• Living Room: Open living room with plenty of seating, high ceilings, and premier furnishings

o Comfy furnishings around entertainment center
o TV with cable
o Plenty of seating

• Exterior: Expansive decks allow you to take advantage of the beautiful Outer Banks weather!

o Grill
o Deck and porch seating
Beach Access: Ocean access is right across from Monteray Shores through the Whalehead's Bonito Street or Herring Street/Pedestrian Walkway.

Monteray Shores Community Amenities:
o Basketball Court
o Swimming Pool
o Tennis Courts
o Playground
o Fitness Center

Great Escapes Standard Features: Central Heat/AC; TV with Cable, Satellite or Streaming; DVD Player; Cleaning Tools; Baby Gate; High Chair; Portable Crib or Pac-n-Play; Iron & Board; 5 Beach Chairs

Additional Rental Information:
Weekly vacation leases available to family groups over the age of 24.
Turnover Day: Sunday
Pet Policy: Sorry, this home does not permit pets.
No Smoking or Vaping.
DISCOUNTS: 5% Military or 5% First Responder Discount Available.

Explore the area!

• Corolla Watersports Boat Rentals - 5 min
• Wild Horse Adventure Tours - 6 min
• Currituck Club Golf Course - 7 min
• Currituck Lighthouse in Corolla - 4 min
• Duck Boardwalk - 22 min
• Elizabethan Gardens / Lost Colony - 1 hour
• North Carolina Aquarium - 1 hour
• Bodie Lighthouse in Nags Head - 50 min

Make Ghost Crab Cottage your Great Escape today!

Property manager

Leslie Gilmore

Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Monteray Shores, a neighbourhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Kayaking, parasailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Corolla, NC

What's nearby

Currituck Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Whalehead - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Wild Horse Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Corolla Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬6 min drive
‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬3 min drive
‪The Chill Spot - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 20% Discount April and May! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 20% Discount April and May! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 20% Discount April and May!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 20% Discount April and May!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 20% Discount April and May! located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Whale Head Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

21 September 2023

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

31 July 2023

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

Ghost Crab

Great house to stay at close to the beach, pool and shops. Enjoyed our time there and look forward to future vacations.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

29 July 2020

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

Best stay on the Banks

My wife and I have each been visiting OBX since we were kids. Our stay at the Ghost Crab Cottage was by far our best experience yet. The house is new, immaculately maintained, clean and so comfortable. Location is the perfect balance between the Sound and Ocean with easy access to walk/bike path. Our family stayed for a month and everyone loved it. Looking forward to our return! The Great Escapes OBX team is super responsive and helpful.

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Katherine M.

2 September 2024

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

Loved staying here!

We loved staying here at Ghost Crab Cottage! Lets start with the inside of the house: I love how each room has its own bathroom and how clean the house was! I loved the layout and the neighborhood as well, its fairly close to almost everything in Corolla. The kitchen could use a little upgrade like a toaster oven and a new kettle (its rusted inside!) So its not usable. but overall it had everything we basically needed for the week. The exterior could use a power wash to get rid of all the bugs and spider webs EVERYWHERE, we couldnt really sit out because the chairs were very dirty, but theres little you can do because its so close to the sound and theres always more bugs near. Overall, we loved staying here and would love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel G.

25 September 2024

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

Amazing stay

My family of 6 (4 adults, 2 children) had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Ghost Crab Cottage. The house is spacious and beautifully decorated. The community pool, fitness center, and tennis/pickleball courts were a short 8 minute walk away. The beach was also within walking distance, but we chose to drive to avoid having to carry all of our beach equipment with us. The house had all the kitchen supplies we needed and was well stocked with board games that our family really enjoyed. Our only minor complaint were the spiders/webs in the outside spaces. Also the kids room with the bunk beds was on the bottom floor near two doors and separated from the other bedrooms, which made us a little uncomfortable. We easily switched our sleeping arrangements a bit so the kids slept in one of the upstairs bedrooms, but it would have been helpful to know beforehand. Overall, it was an amazing stay and we would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

9 July 2023

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

Ghost Crab Vacation

We loved the house set up and all the amenities it had to offer. The interior of the house was very clean, but the exterior part under the house needs a good power washing to remove all cobwebs and spiders. We liked that Monterey Shores has lots of amenities to offer but the down side of it is you have to make reservations to use all the amenities and they were always booked up so we were unable to go to pool several times and not able to use pickle ball courts. When at the pool they had no music playing, the exterior part of the pool area not kept up (lots of cobwebs) and offered no activities on July 4th. We were disappointed in the Club House. We did have a wonder time, made great memories and loved the atmosphere of the cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

22 August 2019

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

We loved the property and it had all we wanted and more

We have been coming to Corolla for years and have stayed in dozens of properties. We loved the house and all it had to offer. There is only one thing that I think you need to address. Water pressure is really bad and for the size of the master shower it’s really bad. I’m a general contractor and do a lot of bathrooms. The water trickles out of the head. I almost removed it and was gonna see if there was a water saver it but did not have any tools with me. It would be a simple fix to improve that. We plan on renting this property again next year and hope that is changed. Jeff Bounds

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

maryann S.

3 July 2022

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

House is great!

House is great! House was nicely equipped & clean. Outside of house could used some tlc ( front entrance and front porch railings could use a good sweeping of bug/cobwebs ). Pool at club (5min. walk) is a great break from the beach, especially for kids. The pool is nice and big and rarely crowded. The beach is beautiful (15 min. walk).

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Danielle L.

10 August 2021

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

Great Stay!

My family of five enjoyed our stay at Ghost Crab Cottage! We originally booked this vacation home to share with another family of four but in the end, we were happy for the extra space as I think that it would have been tight living had everyone showed up. The kitchen was fully equipped... I can't imagine needing anything that wasn't already there! Ok- maybe a waffle iron but that's serious the list! We were pleased to find an XL pot for a seafood boil, every type of serving platter you'd need on vacation (even some for fancier occasions), as well as a popcorn maker and a George Forman grill! The location was great if you prefer to drive to most places. Grocery stores and restaurants were within a mile or two. The amenities were about an 8-10min walk (pool, tennis, bball, etc) and a 15min walk to the beach. It was fine but I thought we would have been closer. If you prefer to drive to these places, there are parking lots. The house was clean, new, and well maintained. There were games in the closet (badminton and volley ball), a couple body boards, and lots of beach chairs. It was a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Liz M.

5 July 2021

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

Great house

Beautiful house, has everything we needed to cook and enjoy the week. Close to everything in Corolla.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

30 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Amazing home — wished for better communication about pool

We loved everything about our stay! The home was clean, well maintained, extremely well stocked, and we loved it! The only bummer, which was significant for us, was that the listing did NOT indicate that the community pool would not be open during our stay. We were even given instructions on how to reserve a reservation for pool time, and information about the pool. Monteray Shores community has a beautiful pool, but wasn’t opening it until Memorial Day weekend. We would not have booked this home if we had known that we wouldn’t have access to a pool, as this was on our “must-have” list when booking. (Most homes Open up their pool the 1st of May) This was very upsetting for us.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

27 December 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home/Great location

My family really enjoyed our visit here! This a beautiful property and the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful! The home is very spacious and the yard is a great size as well. Our family had plenty of room for games and family activities on the property. We also took advantage of local amenities, within walking distance of the home. Check in and check out process was smooth and easy. Our main issue was the cleanliness of the space. Big Spider webs were everywhere. In every room but the closets. They were large, spread wide, and hung low from the lighting fixtures over the dining table, lamps and walls in the bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. This really bothered the smaller children so before settling in we had to go through the house knocking down webs. This should have been taken care of by the cleaning crew as they were very apparent when walking into rooms. Also a few of the bathrooms were not cleaned well. There were bugs on the floor and particles on the toilets. Again, we had to re-clean before using. Also, many of the dishes had food pieces left on them. We assumed the dishwasher did not clean them as well as it should. If the cleanliness had been much better our vacation would have been rated 5 stars in all areas! With that being said, we loved our stay overall, made great family memories, and would definitely go back. The property manager is great to work with!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Redmond T., Philadelphia

31 August 2020

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

Great house and good location

Perfect house for vacation with family and / or friends in the OBX. The home is relatively new so everything was updated. Also, the house includes everything you needed for an enjoyable time at the beach. The only downside, however, was the stiff mattresses in the junior suites.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John C.

4 August 2020

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

We'll be Back!

Loved everything about it ... location, size, decor, floorplan, management service. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tamara T.

25 June 2020

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

Ghost Crab Cottage

Great property and well stocked kitchen. Managers were quick to respond to our few questions and issues we had during our stay. Beautifully decorated and great space.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria U.

12 July 2019

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

Clean, well equipped, and lovely

The house was very good for us with kids and baby. The location was very convenient near everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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Bedroom 2

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4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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Half Bathroom 1

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