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Life By The Sea - OBX

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A two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch.
A hot tub with a wooden bench, surrounded by string lights and a wooden wall.
A spacious living room with a large TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A spacious living room with a large brown sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are ceiling fans and a kitchen in the background.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a fenced yard.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Corolla Raceway
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Raceway
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Life By The Sea - OBX

WELCOME to the Outer Banks, Corolla, and our place: Life By The Sea!It is truly a piece of paradise. You will relax, enjoy beach, have adventures, and make memories to last several lifetimes.There is plenty of things to do for everyone and relax at the same time. Located less than a block from the beach and community pool! It is about a 4 minute walk. We do have a large 7 person hot tub for you to relax in.
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 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 218 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2586224
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Corolla Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, while Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights. Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Raceway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Currituck Beach - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Life By The Sea - OBX have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Life By The Sea - OBX?

As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life By The Sea - OBX on Nov 1, 2026 start from $537, 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.

Is Life By The Sea - OBX pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 218 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life By The Sea - OBX?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life By The Sea - OBX?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life By The Sea - OBX located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Corolla Raceway and Corolla Beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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. 14 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and one year old really enjoyed our stay! The house is centrally located to just about anything we’d want to do. Our favorite part was the covered porch on the third floor, which most other houses didn’t have.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place!

My husband and I could not be happier staying here for our honeymoon. It was clean and the perfect location for us! We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

Beautiful home perfect location, excellent host. this house is beautiful inside and out and well equipped for a family of nine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

House was great and as advertised. Clean and well furnished. Host communicated timely and well. Overall awesome experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect house for our relaxing getaway. Just a short walk to the beach to enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The house was clean, and we had plenty of space to relax and spend time together. The house had everything that we needed. It was a huge plus that we were able to bring our fur babies with us. We will be staying again when we come back to the OBX.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the comforts of home while enjoying the beach

What a wonderful stay- check in was a breeze and the house was perfect for our family. The kitchen was very well equipped to allow for us to cook on some days. The home is in a very nice neighborhood- we enjoyed feeding the turtles and the neighborhood pond, the pool and got lots of use of the hot tub. So many extras that were also a huge benefit….beach toys, beach chairs and great deck space for outdoor relaxation. We would definitely stay at “Life By the Sea” again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week at Life By The Sea

Communication prior to check in was timely and friendly. The house is accurately portrayed in the listing. It is well stocked and well maintained. and the location is great. I reached out to our hosts the first day, and his response was immediate. He even checked in the next day to follow up. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent beach vacation

This house is exactly as shown. Very clean and easy check in. Most all amenities were available. We did buy laundry detergent and extra paper towels/TP. All beach necessities are provided sans beach towels (cart, chairs, umbrellas, toys). Just a few houses from the beach! A short drive to the driveable beach access. John was very responsive with any questions about the property. Would recommend for return! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looking to return next year. We all liked the property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life at the Beach

What a beautiful home! It was spacious, comfortable, impeccably cared-for, and had every amenity we could want. It was steps from the ocean, and the community pool, with a beautiful hot tub on the property. The kitchen was well equipped, and the owner was attentive to every question and could not have been more gracious or accommodating. We loved our stay here, and would love to return. We were walking distance to shops and and the arcade with and our young kids loved feeding the turtles around the corner in the retention pond after dinner every night. We love the OBX, and this rental exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place we’ve stayed!

This property exceeded our expectations in every way. The home was beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The new hot tub was wonderful. There were games, puzzles, and books for guests to use. The community pool was awesome, and the ocean was literally only steps away. We were able to bring our dog which was a huge bonus for us, and she loved laying on the upper deck watching the neighbors walk by. The community is quiet and convenient to shops and restaurants. The owner, John, was super helpful and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mark

Loved the house and it is equipped with everything you need. Very short distance to shopping and the beach. We will definitely try to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a family vacation!

The home had everything we needed to have an amazing long weekend visiting family. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destination Wedding

My family wanted to rent a vacation home for my daughter’s wedding on the beach. Our accommodations were wonderful and fully reached our expectations! I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by John

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I have been in Air BNB host back in 2013-14. Whenever we travel we use short term rentals managed by owners. I am also a Realtor. We know what it takes to be a great host and insure people enjoy their stay.

Why they chose this property

We came on vacation in 2021. We fell in love with the area and id something crazy, we bought a house. Never did I think I can own a home less than a block from the ocean and beach. We are loving the memories we are making with our children.
Features of the property:

- 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, and free inhouse laundry

- 1 King Size Bed, 2 Queen Size Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds, and Sleep up to 10 people

- Only 7 houses from the Beach Access, Less than a block from the Large Community Pool and Tennis Court

- 1 Mile from Shopping, Restaurants, Adventure Golf & Go Carts, Bike, Scooter, and Golf Cart Rentals.

- Less then a 10 minute drive from Corolla Lighthouse, Corolla Adventure Park, 4x4 Beach, Wild Horses, and driving on the beach.

- Hot Tub installed mid February of 2022 along with more outdoor furniture.

- Pet Friendly. Please clean and vacuum and furniture after your pet.

- During the Prime Weeks we offer Weekly rentals only (Sunday to Sunday) and Monthly rates.

What makes this property unique

The area is quiet, but very close to the beach and a short walk to shopping, restaurants, and minigolf. There is something for everyone. You will be less then 10 minutes to 4x4 Beach and the wild horses. The cleaning fee includes fresh clean linens and towels.

Languages:

English, Polish
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