A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Summer. Ev friendly

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Entire home

Smileaway is the premium beach destination. We have a large circular driveway

Our entertainment Center area features two large sofas and enjoyable ergo chair

Flatscreen TVs in all the rooms and all of them are connected to the Internet

Large Private Pool With Chaise Lounges, Chairs and Lots of Privacy

Overview
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7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer

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Corolla, NC

Currituck Beach
‪4 min drive‬
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
‪8 min drive‬
Corolla Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
‪103 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 - top floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - middle floor

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - middle floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - middle floor

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6 - bottom floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7 - bottom floor

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 lower level

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 lower level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 mid level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 mid level

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5 upper level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6 upper level

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

You will 'Smile Away' all your everyday stress in this lovely seaside home. See our weekly rates!
Lots of attention to detail, the nice furnishings are
sure to delight your group. Enjoy a good book while sitting on the covered
deck, bask in the sun by the pool or go exploring on a leisurely bike ride.

Three of bedrooms have work place desks and monitors. We have high speed internet (500+Mbs and wireless LAN) and a network printer onsite
Great place to home office / telecommunte and be AT THE BEACH

Third Floor offers King master, greatroom, a fully stainless kitchen and powder room.

Mid-level has 4 bedrooms (1 is master King w/full bath) 2 full baths and
also has 1 with King and Trundle, 1 with 2 twins, and 1 with 4 Bunks.

Note that the 4 bunks are for children under 75 lbs each. These are not for teens or adults.

First Floor has a gameroom with pool table, wet bar w/full-size refrigerator,
2 Queen bedrooms (both with their own lockout full baths).

OUTSTANDING FEATURES AND EXTRAS:
Private Pool (28x14); New Hot Tub;
9 TV's; Includes Blue Ray, Netflix, 50' HDTV. Flat screens in all rooms.
Wireless LAN Very High Speed Internet
Pool Table;
2 Refrigerators;
2 Microwaves;
Screened Porch; 2-levels of decks w/Furniture;
Pool Furniture;
Outdoor shower in pool area,
large Hot Tub, new kitchen in 2024.

Beach Chairs;
Beach Cart,
Beach Accessories;

Ping Pong;
Volleyball;
Porch rocking glider;
Boogie Boards;
Horseshoes;
Basketball Goal.
Cornhole set
Sorry no pets

NON-SMOKING
25 year old leaseholder minimum. Family groups only. No rentals to HS/Colllege groups.

Keywords: Luxury Beach Home, Private pool, Very High Speed Internet, HDTVs in all rooms. Hot Tub/Spa,
Features an ADT security system with 3 outdoor cameras and a ring video doorbell.

All the TVs can be used for many of the popular streaming services such as Amazon and YouTube and Hulu. Some TVs have local service over the air. You will need to use your own streaming accounts.

EV Charger available for nominal fee - J1772 connector

Property manager

John W. Carter

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised at pool and spa.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking is allowed anywhere on this property

if you are a high school or college student do not ask to rent this house. Any smoking/vaping on the property will terminate your lease immediately

Your lease will be canceled with no refund if you are under 25 but pose as over 25 when booked or occupied. No refunds

Smoking on the premises anywhere is caused for immediate termination of lease without refund. Outdoor trash left by the guest will result in $250 fee

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Whalehead Beach, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Corolla, NC

What's nearby

Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Currituck Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Corolla Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 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 - ‬5 min drive
‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬15 min walk
‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬6 min drive
‪The Chill Spot - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Summer. Ev friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Summer. Ev friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Summer. Ev friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Summer. Ev friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Summer. Ev friendly located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Corolla Raceway and Currituck Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

6 September 2024

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

Couldn't Ask for More

This is the est house in 8 years of renting on OBX. The house was close to the Beach a short walk and very convenient to shopping and dining. We had a great time. The first house cancelled on us and I was a little leery of the revue. I don't know what these people were complaining about the host was very courteous to us and responsive. This house had everything you could want and need. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. The pool and hot tub were clean in great shape. The house had every convenience in the kitchen. The family agreed that this house was a great find. We will be back. Thanks for a great week.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen n.

25 August 2024

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

Fabulous family vacation

This was our first vacation with my entire family in many years. The property and the owner, John were absolutely perfect! House is spacious, beautiful and has so much already there to make our stay awesome! I can’t say enough about the house and location. Extremely close to beach and far enough for your own personal space. So many things to do close by. Owner communication was completely on point and extremely quick response to any questions. I would highly recommend to everyone! We want to go back again!! Thank you John for your beautiful house and hospitality! Colleen Naylor

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P.

19 August 2024

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

Beach House

We had a great time! Communication with the Host was excellent. The kitchen was outstanding.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

18 August 2024

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

Smile Away

This house is in a prime location with a very easy walk to the beach and many shop and restaurants close by. The house had all your kitchen needs and the towels for the pool was super nice to have

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

21 July 2024

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

Outer Banks Family vacation

Perfect for our family. We had 16 total family members. There was plenty room for everyone to do what they wanted The pool and hot tub were a big hit. Ideal location. Short walk to the beach and close to shopping and fun activities. Owner responded quickly to any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

7 July 2024

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

Great house

Our large group of family and friends — 8 adults and 7 kids/teens — had a wonderful time in this spacious and clean home. We hope to be able to come back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

2 July 2024

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

Family Connection

This property was perfect for our annual family vacation! We enjoyed the proximity to the boardwalk to the beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon, and the sand volleyball court in the evening. The house was clean and well maintained with lots of room for the family. We also appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with amenities. We highly recommend 'SmileAway' as a perfect location to connect with family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

19 September 2023

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

Corolla Vacation

This was a multi family vacation. We had 11 adults. Very comfortable location. Short walk over to the beach, and the property has a nice pool and a hot tub. Well maintained and in good shape. Great time was had by all!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

15 July 2023

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

Fabulous family fun

Great! Lots to do though rec room games needed a few fixes Pool and volleyball court were wonderful! Most bedrooms great, though bunk room a bit tight for teens; closets too full of things so not enough room for our stuff. But not a huge problem, we just moved a few things around. . Lovely kitchen but a bit crowded with extra things Mr. Carter was very accommodating and got us things quickly when we were missing them. Thank you! We had a memorable week together as a family of 18!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoLinda S.

9 July 2023

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

Entire Family Vacation

Smile Away was the perfect place for a vacation with our adult children and their families. A close and easy walk to the beach for all ages and the pool and hot tub were all perfect for our crew. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Plenty of dishes, utensils, pans, and appliances needed for a large crowd. The games were up-to-date and pieces all there which was a pleasant surprise. The layout of all the rooms allowed for privacy for everyone when it was wanted and their was plenty of room when we all wanted to gather. When contacting the owner, communication was quick and helpful. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

1 July 2023

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

Corolla fun

Smile Away had everything that we needed -pool, hot tub, games, enough beds. Wasn't that clean however(4 out of 5 stars.)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deidre S.

27 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Great property, great location, beware the owner

The kitchen is well stocked, the house is spacious. Sleeps 20 means 3 to a king size bed. Not enough pillow cases for the pillows. The owner constantly sent in people to do ‘maintenance’ without warning, even though he knew I had 12 girls in the house. Constantly wanted proof of who was in the house-had to submit drivers licenses twice, had to take pictures in front of the house as proof of being there. He gave the door pin to a stranger who snuck in to count the people in the house and said he didn’t need to explain. We had girls sleeping, dressing and walking around in PJs. He behaves wildly inappropriately. Pity, because it’s a great venue.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

virginia r., Clarksburg wv

17 June 2023

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

Family vacay

Our only concern was the distance to the beach was further than we expected. And carrying groceries up three floors. Lol Overall was a beautiful, clean house and pool for our large family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location, clean home

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was clean and easy to check in to. The beds were very comfortable and the set up of the home was easy to accommodate our large family. The kids really enjoyed the pool and easy access yo the beach. There were two nice sized wagons we could take to the beach and load up our chairs and lunch. The house has all the accommodations needed for a big family. We would definitely visit this area of outerbanks again! Favorite coffee shop: The Kind Cup Favorite beach area: coral beach access within the neighborhood. Also 10/10 recommend driving on 4x4 beach to see the wild horses!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia V.

3 September 2022

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

Family Vacation

Great time. House was great in good location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evangelia E.

17 August 2022

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

Friends and Family vaca

Great house to host multiple families! Location was perfect and everything was clean and ready to use!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Somaly C.

1 August 2022

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

Amazing Stay!!!

We loved staying here!! The house is so spacious, the pool and jacuzzi was fun and relaxing, and it was a quick walk to the beach. It’s also located in a very central location, we didn’t have to travel far for food or excursions which was nice. We only wish that the volleyball court was ready for us to play in but other than that, our family made some really great memories there. :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Eleanor P.

30 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Property had many amenities which were great however we were all adults and some of us had difficult

Her entire family had a very good time at this property because they were many many amenities and the pool was lovely however the property needs a lot of updating and a lot of cleaning up when I read on the web about steps to the beach I thought it meant walking there but it actually means lots and lots of steps to go up and down which made it difficult for a lot of us

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

7 June 2022

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

Great beach house

Beautiful home in a wonderful location. Short walk to the beach. The house had everything we needed for small children and the beach. John was easy to communicate with.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle O.

30 May 2022

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

Everything you need!

Beautiful home equipped with everything you need for a relaxing week! Close to the beach with chairs and beach items already available!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Editt C.

20 April 2022

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

Easy Communication

It was easy to communicate with the owner. The house is nice and the location is great.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Janea G., Clayton

6 December 2021

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

Whale house

Overall the place was better in person than based on the pictures. My only gripe was appliances and curtains hadn’t been cleaned and had stains on them. For the price of the home this house should have been immaculate. My family enjoyed their stay. Good home. Owner make sure you communicate any issues and available for any issues and concerns.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James O.

18 October 2021

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

Great place to stay.

The house was very beautiful and had all the equipment we needed to enjoy our stay. John was in touch with us if we needed anything.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

11 August 2021

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

Spacious and Well Equipped

My brothers and I hosted my parents and our families for their 50th wedding anniversary (14 people in all). The house was perfect for this occasion and surprisingly well equipped. The younger kids loved the pool and basketball and the older folks enjoyed the hot tub. The house is a short walk from the beach. The owner was very attentive and kept in touch to make sure our stay went off perfectly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

27 July 2021

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

Fun stay at the beach!

The whole family (16 total) from all age ranges stayed for the week. It was a great stay and John was very responaive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by John W. Carter

Hello..I'm John Carter - owner of SmileAway. My home in Corolla is the ideal spot for your large family vacation. I've personnaly selected all the furnishings and take personal responsibility for all the maintenance and safe upkeep of this property. I take pride in ownership, and seek to have our guests total satisfaction. When you arrive at SmileAway, we want you not to be suprised, but to be excited that everything you've learned about SmileAway on the web is as it has been described. Modern, clean, well equipped and tailored for the ideal beach vacation.

Why they chose this property

Smileaway is located in the Whalehead subdivision of Corolla, NC. This means there are large, clean and uncrowded beaches. It's close to important shopping amenities like a grocery store, beach accessories and numerous restaurants. But its 20 miles from the crowded suburbia of Kitty Hawk or Nags Head.

What makes this property unique

Smileaway has excellent amenities, which can appeal to all age groups. We have games, out door activities, high-speed wireless internet and many beach related accessories like carts, chairs, boogie boards. Our location to the beach is ideal..not so far so it's any easy, short and safe walk..just 2 blocks. And you don't have to pay oceanfront prices.

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Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 - top floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3 - middle floor

Bedroom 4 - middle floor

Bedroom 5 - middle floor

Bedroom 6 - bottom floor

Bedroom 7 - bottom floor

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 lower level

Bathroom 2 lower level

Bathroom 3 mid level

Bathroom 4 mid level

Bathroom 5 upper level

Bathroom 6 upper level

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