COROLLA OCEANSIDE-3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, SHORT WALK TO BEACH

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A two-story house with a white exterior, a balcony, and a covered porch.
A wooden deck with three yellow Adirondack chairs and a white railing.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a stove, and a wooden countertop.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with a colorful quilt, two bedside lamps, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden staircase leading up to a sandy beach area with a wooden fence on one side.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Raceway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located in Ocean Sands, a neighborhood in Corolla, this vacation home is near a water park and near the beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center. Traveling with kids? Consider Corolla Raceway and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Corolla Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Corolla Raceway - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Currituck Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is COROLLA OCEANSIDE-3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, SHORT WALK TO BEACH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at COROLLA OCEANSIDE-3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, SHORT WALK TO BEACH?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is COROLLA OCEANSIDE-3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, SHORT WALK TO BEACH located?

This family-friendly Corolla vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Corolla Raceway and Corolla Beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely an amazing home! Look forward to future trips here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shelia was amazing and helped us with the info we needed for our stay the house was beautiful and very comfy to be in beds were great and my kids had a blast will definitely look into returning thank you so much Shelia I enjoyed our talks ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Property was clean and well supplied. Owners were very responsive and communicative.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2023
Awesome guests, communication was easy and they left our house very clean. Would love to host again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay at Sweet Caroline! The house was even better in person--had just enough room for our group and was very clean and inviting. The owners went above and beyond with their helpful tips and use of their beach wagon to get our stuff to the dune stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2023
Maggie Grant and her family were wonderful guests. They left my home in spotless condition, even making beds. I hope the Grant family and friends visit again soon! Any host would be lucky to host them!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, cozy

My family of 5 rented this house mid July. It was very clean and perfect size for us. Nice neighborhood and walk to beach took 5-10 min through a trail to beach access. House had everything we needed. Owners extremely helpful and attentive. Even called us as we were leaving to direct us to an alternative route which helped us avoid traffic. Love the OBX and would rent again. Great vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2023
Would love to have this family visit again! Communication was great and they left our house very clean and orderly. Sweetest thank you note ever on my dining room table was much appreciated, made my day!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Owner was great but then unresponsive after and kept security deposit with no back up

Owner was very communicative until she kept security deposit and would not provide details and photos of what she said was damaged.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2023
We would not recommend renting to her.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

clean, great location, will definitely rebook!!

We had the BEST stay at Ocean Sands!!! We arrived to a clean house and immediately walked to the beach. It is VERY quick walk and we saw rabbits along the way. Our 3yo twins did the walk 3x a day without complaint. The outdoor shower water got hot very fast and we did all of our bathing there. It was perfect after cool Beach days. Kitchen has everything you could need and the beds were comfortable. High chair and pack n play for baby. We have stayed at many VRBOs and the main thing that separated this house from The others was the thoughtful, inviting and helpful owners. We had a bit of communication before and during the trip for rainy day/covid closure ideas and we left feeling like we had new friends! We will definitely we back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2023
We love this family and cannot wait for them to return. They left our house spotless and made communication so easy. Not to mention, the most beautiful children in the country. Can't wait for them to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach getaway!

We stayed 4 days over the 4th of July holiday with my husband, two adult children, and my sister. The house was perfect and we were all comfortable. Beds, pillows, and linens felt like home and there was plenty. All the creature comforts you need were there to use. The path to the beach was right outside the door and an easy 5-7 minute walk. There were beach chairs, umbrella, and a beach wagon to use. I could have stood in the outdoor shower all day when returning from the beach. We even used the grill and sat at the picnic table which was under the shade of the deck. There is a small yard to play in behind the house and two large decks. I wish we could have stayed longer. The host was friendly, communicative, and gave us highlights and recommendations for the area. I could not have asked for a better little getaway. I would go back in a second.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Host Ever!!

Our trip to Corolla was wonderful... and, what set it apart was the welcoming nature of our host! Sheila reached out to us with an abudance of information on the area, and fun things to do with the kids for planning our trip. Once arriving, we found to house to be very clean, and very comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with nice & new equipment & appliances. It's often the norm to have cheap & uncomfortable furniture in the rentals, but this house was very updated, new, comfortable & clean... and the master bed mattress was very nice for sleeping & recovering from the day's activities. With a fun walk to the beach, we enjoyed soft sand, fun waves, & pleasant neighbors. The house is convenient to lots of shopping & restaurants. We had a wonderful trip!! I highly recommend enjoying your Corolla visit with a stay at Sweet Caroline, and the Lindseys... They have my vote as the best vacation host ever!! Can't wait to return!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2025
We loved this group and they are welcome anytime. Their communication was outstanding and the left the cottage in impeccable condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous stay in Corolla

Shelia & Norman were EXCELLENT hosts & I have nothing but nice things to say about them & their property. Before my girlfriends & made it down to OBX, their communication was great (I had a few questions beforehand). I received answers to my questions within the hour. The check in instructions were very clear & Shelia listed out all accommodations within the property. Not only that, the property itself was in pristine condition. The home was extremely clean & exactly as pictured. You can tell how much effort & care the hosts put into the maintenance of their home. A few things we very much enjoyed: -Outdoor shower (who doesn't love an outdoor shower?)-We had access to the hosts' beach chairs / umbrella, which was extremely kind of them. -The beach was less than a 10 minute walk. -We loved hanging out on the spacious deck upstairs.This property is NOT a party house. I would recommend this beach home to families / mature adults that will leave it in just as good condition as it was when you arrive. Thanks again to Shelia & Norman! We appreciate you both very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Problem was the rain

The house was super nice and clean. Loved the inside of the house. The kitchen was well supplied and everything in it was in great shape. The issue was rain. The area was quickly under several feet of water. We could not park our car under the parking cover without wading thru a foot of water. The whole yard was flooded and we were now vacationing in a total swamp. The path to the beach was also under at least a foot of water and we could not walk to the beach. We had to try and drive to the beach and there is no where to park. We had to try and park at my daughter's house but of course there was no where to park. It ended up being a miserable trip where we felt trapped in the house. I do not know who is in charge of the paths to the beach but they should be built much higher so visitors can get to the beach, which is why we go there. The slightest rain and the path is flooded or a mud pit. I would never rent a house in this particular area again since it is certainly a low area and floods quickly. The house was great but I would not recommend renting it because of the area it is in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

My two daughters (both in their twenties) booked this lovely house for a short last minute trip to the OBX. We had a terrific time and really enjoyed our stay. Everything was easy — check in was simple and the host is very quick to respond to any inquiries abd super helpful — and the house was so comfortable and VERY clean! It was nicely located a reasonable and flat walk to the beach and we loved being able to use the beach chairs. The location was quiet but also very convenient to shopping and great restaurants. We give this a big thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Escape

We felt welcome even before arriving. The hosts are very gracious in preparing you for your stay and the home was inviting and cozy - perfect for rest & relaxation! Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Felt like home!

Sweet Caroline was super convenient to everything in Corolla! We were so lucky to have nice weather for the two weeks we stayed! The walk to and from the beach was easy and flat. Our 1.5 year old loved the deck.. especially the fact that that it was childproof! The beds were really comfortable which is sometimes hard to find in a rental property. Lastly, Sheila was always a phone call away for any and all questions! Thank you for taking care of our family...We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great First OBX trip

Our family had a wonderful time in this cozy cottage. Everything was super easy (including getting to the beach!) and it was a great first OBX experience for us. We look forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short 3 nights stay

Needed a cozy place to hang for a few nights. This home was just what we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion

Sheila and Norman were very friendly and helpful as we were coming from multiple areas and at different times to get together. The house was very clean and set with enough towels, soaps, dish detergent, etc to allow us to relax and enjoy our time together
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming beach house!

We were 2 couples with young children staying at Sweet Carolina. After a long drive, we were able to check in early, very appreciated. Check in was super easy and the house was very clean! Location was great, we were able to walk to the beach everyday with young children. They have a very useful beach wagon to carry everything. Some days the path gets flooded and a little muddy, but it was still accessible. We had some small issues (outdoor shower not working properly) but the owners were very responsive and got it fixed right away! They even offered to buy pizza to compensate for the inconvenience which was really nice of them. Except towels (which we were told in advance to bring our own) the house has everything that you need. If you’re planning on using the oven, make sure it is working properly since we had some minor troubles with it. Overall we had an amazing week at Sweet Carolina and the house worked perfectly for us! Owners were great to deal with from start to finish. We would definitely recommend and would love to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quiet perfect get away

clean beach cottage perfect for a smaller family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

We were looking for a quick weekend at the beach and hadn't ever been to the outer banks. The house was exactly as listed. It was about 1/3 of a mile from the beach on a quiet path away from traffic. The beds were comfortable and we made a lot of great memories!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little getaway

Very nice house and super friendly contact
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

Owners were easily in contact if needed. House is super cool and comfortable. Walk to beach is nice. We did it with ease. About 4-5 minutes. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this beach cottage. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Owners were great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Sweet Caroline

Sheila was great to work with. We were worried about cleanliness due to Covid19, but she informed us that they were taking several proactive measures to make sure the house was well cleaned between guests and she was spot on! The house was super clean! We really enjoyed our stay, it was perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant home

Pleasant house with well tended and very clean/comfortable interior. Kitchen had a full assortment of cookware for people who wish to cook every day. The water pressure is good and the hot water heater holds up under multiple showers. Short walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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