What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool

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A two-story house with a pool and outdoor seating.
A beachfront property with a wooden deck, white railings, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a fireplace, and a television mounted on a stone wall.
A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. A kitchen is visible in the background.
A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace. Large windows provide views of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Corolla Raceway

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Ground-Level Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Mid-Level Bedroom with 2 Pyramid Bunks

2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

Mid-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mid-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mid-Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Top-Level King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Ground-Level Hall Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level Hall Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Mid-Level King Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid-Level King Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top-Level King Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this vacation home is on 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. Ready for a night out? Consider The Village Table & Tavern and Tap Shack. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Map
Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Raceway - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Corolla Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Currituck Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool 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-in at What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Corolla Raceway and Corolla Beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim we had a wonderful stay. Cant beat the location and off season was a dream. One bathroom mid level had a toilet shut off and kept running so we shut it off again. We had brown water but town was flushing hydrants. Well appointed home with everything we needed. Great place to stay for families! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2026
Michael, thank you for your 5-Star review and your important feedback for us. We are on top of your suggestions and have everything corrected for future guests. Bad timing on the brown water because that was a situation the county decided to do without informing us. We thank you for your patience. Please come back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family/friends get away

House was very nice and well appointed! We were all comfortable hanging in the living area! Beautiful ocean views from upper deck and windows!! Our families had a wonderful time! Used the pool and hot tub. Great house and great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2024
Dayna, Thank you for your comments. We are glad you had a great time. Please let us know what we can do next time to earn a 5-Star rating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Week!

What The Shell was the perfect place for a family vacation. Really convenient to the beach. The house layout was perfect for our group. The kitchen was well stocked. We ate a lot of our meals at the house and we never ran out of dishes. The pool/hot tub was great. The views from the decks were perfect! The turtle pond was a fun spot for the kids. Very convenient location to restaurants/stores, etc. We loved it and We will definitely be back again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2025
Glenn, Thank you for your comments and advisories for future guests of "What the Shell." We appreciate the kind words and hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub was nice. My kitchen was well stocked. Maybe list more of items that you have. I had asked the management about a crockpot and they didn't know. I definitely wouldn't have packed one. They have some beach toys and bogey boards, but we were unaware of that. Overall the place was very nice and we made a lot of fun memories
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review and your feedback. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Lovely house, didn't care for Carolla, too built up and nothing to do

House needs a deep clean to include air return vents which are filthy. Also windows not clean, The entrance door was full of streaks, hand prints, very off putting, In general very nice place but cleaning team needs to be evaluated,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2024
Claudia, We regret you did not care for your stay in Corolla. It is a very popular area that is secluded, which is the charm of the area. As for your comments on the cleaning not meeting your expectations we apologize and regret you did not have the experience of a superbly clean property which is what we normally provide.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great House. Perfect location right on the beach. Easy to pop out to the grocery store and walk down to ice cream in the evening. Lots of seating in the main living area was great. Kids area in the basement worked really well for our teens. Plenty of bathrooms. Wifi needs more range to make the top level TV not buffer, but we let them know. Cleaners were a little rushed it appears, but we also let them know they could have done a better job. Hard to see the beach itself from the top floor due to the dunes, but you could still see the ocean. Overall great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of "What The Shell." We appreciate your grace on the cleaning issues you mentioned. That is not ok with us and we regret the misses. We pride ourselves on having the highest cleaning standards in the industry. Please come back again soon!
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