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A Jolly Boat-A FEW STEPS TO BEACH-ocean side Corolla. Perfect for families!

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Exterior
Beach
Queen size
Adjacent tennis court, (lined for Pickle ball)
A Jolly Boat...shining at night.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Jolly Boat-A FEW STEPS TO BEACH-ocean side Corolla. Perfect for families!

The perfect cozy beach cottage just a short stroll -65 steps from the beach ramp! FLEXIBLE DATES IN OFF-SEASON (SEPT-MAY). THANKFUL for our guests-please see their reviews. This newly and fully renovated blue cottage comfortably sleeps 10 guests between the 4 bedrooms. (Room arrangements: 3 with Queen beds, 1 with a single bed over a full bunk bed plus a single trundle bed) Two tile bathrooms plus an enclosed large outside shower for you to use straight off the beach. You will love the updates in the home including a new kitchen, new flooring throughout (no carpet!), open family room and kitchen with vaulted ceilings, propane gas grill, YouTube TV on large smart TV, high deck and a main level deck with picnic table relaxing chairs, a hammock swing and yes, of course WIFI. Our home is always professionally cleaned with all owner owned towels and bed linens provided to help ensure cleanliness and your comfort. All bedding is provided and beds made for your arrival. Bath towels provided for 10 guests.
** unfortunately, unable to accommodate pets.

Three parking spots available in the driveway--which is probably where your cars will stay during the duration of your holiday because this house is perfectly situated for ease of walking and biking. The bike path that follows the main road is just a few steps away! We provide 4 beach-style cruisers plus 2 small bikes for children. Camper vans and tow behind trailers are not permitted in the driveway per POA rules.

Extremely convenient to stop into grocery store, beach shops, and restaurants nearby but tucked into a smaller subdivision than most sections which you will love.

If you're visiting to do more than relax on the beach you'll find the under house storage area convenient, in addition to the tennis court next door and golf course across the street. Harris Teeter and Currituck Country Club across the street.

Owners have been OBXers for over 30 years and are more than happy to help you plan your stay! Please reach out with any questions or for more information. Also please know we do not employ a reality company to rent our house, no middle company, this allows you direct communication with us the owner to help ensure value and that you have a most enjoyable vacation.

** Please note our home is smoke free and pet free. No dogs are permitted.
** Cleaning fee includes both cleaning and bath/bed towels and linens.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Within 24 hours of booking, traveler must send form of identification for host to verify traveler. Otherwise, host has right to cancel booking.

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Ocean Sands, a neighborhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Currituck Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Corolla Beach - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Currituck Beach - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mama Easley's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Jolly Boat-A FEW STEPS TO BEACH-ocean side Corolla. Perfect for families! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Jolly Boat-A FEW STEPS TO BEACH-ocean side Corolla. Perfect for families! ?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Jolly Boat-A FEW STEPS TO BEACH-ocean side Corolla. Perfect for families! on May 17, 2026 start from $330, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Jolly Boat-A FEW STEPS TO BEACH-ocean side Corolla. Perfect for families! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Jolly Boat-A FEW STEPS TO BEACH-ocean side Corolla. Perfect for families! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Jolly Boat-A FEW STEPS TO BEACH-ocean side Corolla. Perfect for families! located?

Located in Ocean Sands, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Corolla Raceway, and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center and Corolla Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jericho C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay in the OBX!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SuSusan P.

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

Great place

Enjoyed are stay great location .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

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

Family Getaway

An amazing stay for our vacation that was perfect for the whole family!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Najwa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you again for another wonderful vacation at your home. Your home was just as we remembered, so incredibly clean, had everything we needed and much more, even down to precut bleach free parchment paper ! The linens were impeccable, the air quality and temperature control were excellent and the beds were so comfortable. You are amazing and stand out as hosts and we are so thankful for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lia T.

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

OBX

We had a lovely time in the OBX! Fun for the whole family, from relaxing in the beach to riding the wave runner! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Wonderful!

We greatly enjoyed our week! The house was clean and had a well-stocked kitchen in terms of pots/pans, etc. It was an easy walk to the beach and a nice number of beach chairs were provided. The location is convenient if you like to play pickleball and everyone we ran into in the neighborhood was friendly. Close to grocery stores and shops. The owner was quick to respond with any question I had both pre-booking and while there. No complaints whatsoever! Our family had a great stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

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

Week at the beach, and wedding celebration

Perfect mix of beach cottage with updated flair! Excellent location, and owner very responsive. The house exceptionally clean! We loved our stay😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Anothet Great Family Getaway

I can not speak highly enough about this property and the owner Jerry. This is our second year staying at "A Jolly Boat" and it did not disappoint. You are only steps from the beach and the upper deck of the house is perfect to watch the sunrise and stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Relax at the beach

Jerry is very responsive for any needs and provides great recommendations. The house is recently remodeled and is very clean. It’s in a great location and easy access to the beach. Definitely will stay here again when coming back to OBX.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa O.

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

Fabulous

We can’t thank Jerry for the beautiful weather, but we can for everything else! Immaculate, great location, well appointed. Our party was 7 adults vacationing with extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H S.

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

A Jolly Time at A Jolly Boat!

Cleanliness was key for me and I was pleasantly surprised at the accuracy of the reviews. Very clean. Jerry was accessible for questions and the house was at a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lia T.

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

Lia

Arriving at “A jolly boat” it was everything we had hoped for and more. The house is spotless and located in an excellent location! Would highly recommend and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Excellent Stay!

We couldn't have asked for a better location for our family vacation! We made good use of the bikes, beach chairs, grill, sand toys, etc. The kitchen is well stocked with most every utensil or appliance needed for those who choose to 'Eat In'. Jerry was very helpful with answering questions in a timely manner! We would love to return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

Great beach house!

This is a fantastic beach house. The property has plenty of room and is very well maintained. The location is fantastic- a short walk to the beach, a pickleball court right behind the property (which was a highlight for my teens), and walking distance to a great shopping center. The property owner is quick to respond and goes above and beyond to assure you have everything you need. Already planning to rent again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LORI C.

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

Great vacation spot!

Great week at the beach. Well stocked house with tons of extra amenities that we didn’t end up using but was nice to have the choice. Beach gear, kitchen tools. Plenty of linens. Communication with owner was fantastic, Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Beautiful property in a great location

This is a beautiful, perfectly clean and well maintained home really close to the beach in Corolla. The house itself is updated and nicely equipped with everything you'd need for your beach vacation. The beach is a short walk away, just a short path and then steps over the dune. The house is really close to a grocery store and a very quick bike ride or drive to a great shopping center. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yong Q.

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

A wonderful beach vacation house

It was our second time to stay at this house. The location of the house is fantastic and it only takes 4 minutes to walk to the beaches. The house is very clean. The owners provide many beach chairs, bicycles, beach umbrellas, and other entertaining items, which are huge pluses for the guest. We just reserved a week for our 2024 vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki R.

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

Perfect Family Vacation!

This was our first trip to the Outer Banks, and this house was perfect for us. Our family loves to be close to the beach, have space to play cards, and also have places to visit if we want to sight see a bit. We had 6 adults and one infant and it worked out perfectly. Jerry was super communicative and answered all of my questions quickly. The house was very clean upon arrival, and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. We absolutely will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Best Home and Host

Our family has stayed in the OBX for over a decade and this has been our favorite property. The house is perfection. From its layout to its cleanliness to its amenities, this home has all you need to have the perfect getaway. Jerry and Gail are the absolute best and go above and beyond to be sure everything is perfect! Absolutely the best rental out there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was even better than advertised. We were confident that the unit was going to be good based on prior feedback, but it even exceeded our expectations. Every detail of the decor was well planned with a terrific beach theme. The unit was very clean. The beach was a short 3-4 minute walk. My tennis/pickle ball courts next to the unit was awesome - my sons played everyday! Finally, all the hype about the owner is TRUE - Jerry is the best! Provided restaurant recommendations for us and was an absolute pleasure to get to know. Couldn't have chosen a better vacation spot. Thank you Jerry!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie K.

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

End of summer beach vacation

Our family of four had a wonderful time staying at “A Jolly Boat”. The property was clean, well equipped, beautifully updated, and very comfortable for our week at the beach. Communication with the owners was great and they were very accommodating. The beach boardwalk is nice and close to the house, and our kids enjoyed using the tennis court next door. The week flew by way too fast! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Clean, close to beach, Perfect for us!!

I chose A Jolly Boat based on people’s comments about its cleanliness and I was not disappointed. The location was perfect for us (parents with adult kids and their significant others). We were so close to a supermarket and right next to the pickleball court which we used every day. The walk to the beach took 4 minutes door to sand. Jerry had beach chairs, beach games, nice bicycles, umbrellas, EVERYTHING you could ever need. We loved our stay and plan on returning again and again. Beautiful house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariel W.

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

Amazing !!

Loved this place. The house was very clean. Very spacious. The added toys for kids was nice. Very large kitchen table. The outside shower was perfect for kids. So many things for the beach which was nice to borrow. Very short walk to the beach, ONLY downside is the very tall, long staircase to the beach, so taking a cart or wagon is nearly impossible. But other than that, it was amazing. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

Corolla Gem

Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you. Inside this gem is a clean, modern home with a two-minute walk to a quiet beach. Wake up to the sound of waves and grab coffee and breakfast before a peaceful walk on a wide, sandy beach. Harris Teeter nearby and Lighthouse Bagels, watersports and wild horses a minutes-long drive to the north. This is the type of family cottage you look for when seeking the peace and serenity of the northern NC Outer Banks.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Najwa W.

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

Clean, comfortable, and elegant!

We’ve vacationed in the Duck/Corolla area for the past 14 years! The Jolly Boat stands out. We loved the clean feel to the house from the flooring and the air quality, to the kitchen and bathrooms. The location, so close to the beach, and yet so close to the grocery and restaurants/Duck Donuts was an incredible plus. Jerry, our host, was so kind and helpful. The hosts’ thoughtfulness was clear in the quality of the furniture and kitchen appliances, and in having clean linens and towels provided. Thank you so much for a most relaxing and wonderful time at your home, and hope to be back next Summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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