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Oceanside Family Friendly Vacation Retreat With All the Toys!

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Street Level View of House
Bird's Eye View of House
Currituck lighthouse, a mile up the road
Wild horses on the four wheel drive beach (entrance is three miles up the road)
Bunk Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Currituck Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Oceanside Family Friendly Vacation Retreat With All the Toys!

**Sunday to Sunday Rental**

New for 2022: New plush mattresses; new vinyl flooring on second level; new paint inside and out; new leather couches; upgraded WIfi; new spa cover; new charter cable TV.

Nestled in the heart of Corolla in the Villas at Corolla Bay community, sits this luxury home. This is a traditional 3 story beach home beautifully decorated, and fully equipped and it is ready to be your home away from home! This is a quaint neighborhood, with streetlights and wide sidewalks providing a safe place to walk, run or bike during day or night. Friends and family can enjoy the large community sports area including horseshoes, basketball, shuffleboard, volleyball and more. The community pool (complete with restrooms) is just 100' away and can be seen from the great room. (Pool is open May 15 - September 30). We're only minutes from the beach via designated pathway (life guard stand located at access entrance) and close to a a large variety of local restaurants & shops as well as historical sites and many outdoor attractions/activities.

First floor: Private Queen Bedroom and full bath, a bright family room with DVD player, SmartTV with Charter Spectrum, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, XBOX ONE, more than 30 Xbox games, board games, puzzles, and books! Two exterior doors open to a very large gated patio area with outdoor shower, full-sized dining table for 6, 2 loungers and 2 other high back chairs and a side table PLUS 6 person hot tub (open May 15 - September 30), and large propane grill.

Middle floor: King Master Bedroom with DVD player, TV with Charter Spectrum, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, large bathroom, double sink, and large shower; 2nd King bedroom; Bedroom with 2 bunk sets. The latter 2 bedrooms share a full bath with double vanity and tub/shower. Hallway door opens to covered porch with "hanging" chairs for kicking back and enjoying that first cup of coffee. Laundry room with extra large capacity washer and dryer conveniently located on this floor.

Top (third) floor is a spacious open floor plan with a fully appointed, light and airy, family room (including fireplace) with a 46" HDTV, Blu-ray player (more than 400 movies), Charter Spectrum TV, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. A sliding glass door leads to open air deck with Adirondack chairs. Fully outfitted high end kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and dining table. Convenient half bath.

Post photos, stay in touch with family and friends (or work if you must!) with high speed internet access throughout the house via two different network connections (one for you and 1 for your kids!).

Sound and Sea Escape is family friendly and includes a pack and play, high chair, and baby gate. Beach equipment includes 10 beach chairs, several large umbrellas, 2 beach carts, 8 beach cruiser bikes plus a pull along child bike, tons of sand toys, ladder ball, corn hole plus much more available for your enjoyment.

All beds have bed linens, quilts/comforters, and pillows. No bath or beach towels. One roll of TP and container of hand soap for each bathroom and one roll of paper towels in the kitchen are also provided.

NOTE FOR GROUPS OF MORE THAN TEN: If your group is more than ten, feel free to ask us about other houses in the neighborhood to rent in tandem. You can rent two or more villas for less than many other single houses in Corolla!

Property manager

Ed Jackson
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
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$500 fee if violated

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 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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located in Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Currituck Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Whalehead - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Chill Spot - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanside Family Friendly Vacation Retreat With All the Toys! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Oceanside Family Friendly Vacation Retreat With All the Toys! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside Family Friendly Vacation Retreat With All the Toys!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside Family Friendly Vacation Retreat With All the Toys!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside Family Friendly Vacation Retreat With All the Toys! located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whale Head Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

August 2024 Stay

Exactly as listed and perfect for both my family of 4 and my brother's family of 4. Had plenty of room and the amenities were helpful to get all of our stuff out to the beach, which was just a short walk away. Looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

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

PERFECT for our Family!

It’s hard to say it all, but in a nutshell, this was an AMAZING vacation for my family (mom/dad/5 kids, ages 17 (twins), 16,13, and 8). The house was excellent - enough space for all of us and then some…proximity to beach was totally fine (it is a walk, but we WALK anyway and we had a cart to utilize) but our favorite was how close the house was to the pool! Check in/out was easy, we rented our shower towels but brought our own beach towels - loved being able to do laundry all week for this family of 7! Kitchen was also wonderful - was able to cook for the kids on nights when we were “home!” Super close to the Food Lion and shops/restaurants - but away from the busy tourist areas! Definitely loved/appreciated the WIDE variety of DVDs, games, and other amenities throughout the house! Side note - we LOVED the bagels and WOW, they filled up hungry kids throughout the entire week before our adventures to the lighthouse, Roanoke, the aquarium, and the Wright Brothers Memorial/Kitty Hawk! This is such an amazing property in Corolla - the neighborhood is just lovely and the kids had fun making friends at the pool. We are VERY much considering going back next year - it’s hard to find everything that makes everyone happy - and we had the hardest time saying goodbye to ‘our beach house!’
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua D.

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

Great house with plenty of room

Our family of 8 fit comfortably in this house with 2 bunk beds to spare. The description of the listing was accurate and was all in working order. 3 full baths was nice for when we all got back from the beach / pool and all wanted to shower. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

anita p.

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

Great week

Nice location Left early due to thunderstorms but had a good overall week. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Perfect Location

The house is in a very quiet cul-de-sac that is a 6 min walk from the ocean. It is across Rt 12 from the bay and close to many activities and shopping. The neighborhood boasts a salt water pool and volleyball court. It was a great fit for 4 adults and 3 teens. The king beds were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Perfect

This was our second year at this property. Perfect location and kid friendly. Can't wait for year #3!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Great Place for Vacation!!

We had a great time and the house was just as listed. The only negative was that the wagon to carry the beach equipment had a flat and that made the walk a little long. Thank You for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Amazing House with all the accessories!

Beautiful house inside and out! Beautiful floors! Great location and just a short walk to the beach! Close to the 4x4 beach and the wild horses! Great communication with renter and they added a lot of information about the house and area and was helpful with any questions and checked to make sure our stay was going great! Would definitely recommend and hopefully will be booking again in the future!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Wall Township

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

Corolla

Second time staying here and we intend to make the visit annually! We fit our three adult children and one grandchild easily with enough space and bathrooms for all. Kitchen large enough for us to not be in each others way. Close enough proximity to walk to a great beach (recommend renting a wheelez to cart stuff onto the sand) and the pool was a great option after lunch when our toddler was too tired from the morning beach. Also able to walk to lighthouse area and easy drive to food stores and shops. We love the soft sand too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg t.

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

Great owner, plenty of everything

Our visit consisted of our growing family, my children and their budding families. Owner provided almost everything we could need regardless of age. Crib, baby gate, toys, games, ton of bikes and even a few beach wagons. The property itself is much roomier and convenient than the pictures suggest. Pool is super easy for a quick dip, just across the street and a sidewalk leads you right there. Beach access boardwalk is at the end of the street a then a couple of blocks from there. The place is clean and new beds are super comfortable, best sleep I've had in a long time!! Every rental can have an occasional hiccup, it's just part of the equation when you rent an entire home. Our only hiccup was at check-in when the digital keypad stopped working. My daughter and her 2 babies were the first to arrive and they needed to get the kids out of the car quickly and into a place to change a diaper and nurse. When we called the owner, he had an alternative way into the house in a matter of minutes. He truly cared about his guests and their comfort. Attempts to revive the lock were unsuccessful during the week, but with the garage remote our vacation never skipped a beat. He did reach out a few times just to make sure that everything was fine during our stay. Great owner and a great vacation. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marcus C., Ardsley, NY

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Beach House in Corolla!

Lovely property with a full kitchen, beach supplies (toys, bikes, chairs and even a wagon). We stayed here with my wife, 2 kids and parents and were very happy. A few of the appliances could have been cleaner and in better condition, but overall everything worked just fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Awesome

We had an amazing time. House had everything we needed, and more! We walked to the beach everyday, just 2 short blocks. Can't wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

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

Lovely property

Friendly owners! Great home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry P.

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

Great Location

Great place everything we needed was there except for towels. That would be the only negative thing I have to say. Enjoyed using the bikes, the beach chairs and the hot tub. All and all it was a great vacation spot. Thanks again for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

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

Great stay!

The house was very clean upon arrival and the homeowner checked in with us via text on arrival day. The house is in a great location and is an easy walk to the beach and close to shopping/dining. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook at home. There was plenty of beach gear to use so I’m glad we didn’t bring any. The homeowners have the house stocked with movies, games, and books as well as streaming services. The layout worked great for our family of six, but we could see being comfortable with a larger group too. The community pool was not open, but is very close and the kids enjoyed the neighborhood playground. Overall an excellent stay! We would come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great house

The picture of the house is very accurate. In fact, I thought the rooms inside the house were nicer and the house was more spacious they the pictures lead you to believe. The beds were new and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this house; it was a perfect location and exactly what we hoped for. The beach equipment was a fantastic bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Wall Township

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

Peaceful Location with amenities

Close to beach with pool and private hot tub. Owner was very responsive to any inquiries. Property outfitted with accommodations for our toddler. Very clean property. Located north of Duck in a quieter area of OBX but close enough to shops, restaurants, food stores by a short drive. Our third visit to this community. This property was certainly this best so far.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy S.

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

Great family vacation!

Very nice house in a quiet neighborhood! Beds were very comfortable. Nice appliances and plenty of kitchen utensils. Very good communication with the owners! Would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

Fun Beach Week!

We had a very enjoyable week! House was clean, had a well stocked kitchen, including a large pantry for storage. Mattresses were comfortable and it was great that the beds were made when we arrived. We really enjoyed the outside area including the hot tub, grill, picnic table, and corn hole. Beach chairs and umbrellas were nice to have on hand. The walk to the beach was over a quarter of a mile, so be ready to walk and carry the heavy beach chairs. There are a lot of stairs to get to the main public areas in the house, including the kitchen, so be ready to climb! Owner was very responsive and checked in to make sure all was ok. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Great stay!

The place was spacious and our kids loved the proximity to the pool and short walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The house was clean and in a great location. The hosts were very responsive and even agreed to open the hot tub up one week early for us. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard M.

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

Great home and great location

We love this area of Whalehead Beach in Corolla. This is the second time we've stayed in this neighborhood and the homes are nice, it's relatively quiet, and not over-crowded. There is plenty of room for our family of five and we could have easily had another four or five people stay at the property. There are plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, entertainment options (movies and games), and the hot tub is nice too. It's an easy 10 min walk to the beach which is even easier with the complimentary beach cart. The chairs were nice as well. With regard to communication, Ed was easy to get a hold of and quick to respond to questions...he made the entire stay painless and very easy. I'm not sure if we'll be able to make it back to Corolla this summer (2022) but we will definitely be back in touch when we do return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

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

Great Property!

Thank you Ed and Jen!!! We lover our stay in Sound and Sea and felt so welcomed!!! Our getaway was exactly what the family needed after a tough few years. The cottage was exactly as described, very clean, equipped with all of the amenities we could need in the kitchen, for the beach, clean and modern baby gear (a huge plus to not have to travel with), and also had a lot of extras (such as games, movies, and books.) We appreciated the well maintained community property (and pool.) We would have liked to be closer to the beach (a 5 minute walk, but a safe, low traffic journey), but we cannot complain due to the value we got with this location. 2 comments for improvement: 1. The beds were not comfortable...though I see in other comments the property owner/manager is replacing in this coming off season. 2. The patio area (including picnic table, outside stool sitting area and gate) seemed to be covered in cobwebs. Not sure if this is because of the bush in the yard or simply the ‘nature of north Carolina’, but this made it difficult to hang things out to dry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lauren B.

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

Relaxation

We had a great time at this house. It's a short walk to the beach with great access to the neighborhood pool. It came with lots of games and all the beach stuff you'll need: chairs, cart, toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Anna Y.

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

Corolla Beach Stay

We had an amazing stay during our time in Corolla. Ed was great at communicating, and the beach is a quick walk from the house. We loved using the bikes to ride to the Currituck light house. The kitchen is also fully stocked with pots/pans/knives. I will say that this house feels much more “lived in” than other rentals we have used in the past; however, it is a great price and as mentioned 5 mins walking to beach. When we arrived we reached out to Ed because the level of cleanliness did not meet our expectations. He quickly sent over someone to clean/dust a few places we had called out but I still would not consider it especially sparkling clean. This house could use a few updates, including new carpet, new mattresses (the current ones are extremely firm & squeaky), and fresh paint throughout. All things considered, we had a great extended stay & enjoyed exploring Corolla!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ed Jackson

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We have been avid beach goers (up and down the East Coast) all our lives and are thrilled to be able to share our dream with others! After 10 years of renting other beach houses, we learned what we like and didn't like, and tried to blend this into our home. Our goal is to make it a comfortable and relaxing stay for renters with no worries or problems!

Why they chose this property

We are an active family of 5 and the OBX offers so many options for each and every one of us; from kicking back and relaxing at home, to playing on the beach, pounding the waves, building sand castle masterpieces, long walks, bike rides, shopping and more! We could go on and on!!!!!

What makes this property unique

A single family home provides privacy (and a sense of anonymity if you so desire). Add to that being in a small, safe community close to the beach with everything close. Paradise awaits!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests