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A large house with multiple decks and a swimming pool.
A large, multi-story house with multiple balconies and a covered deck area.
A large, multi-story beachfront property with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and multiple decks.
A covered porch with a red floor, beige cushioned seating, and a small table.
A spacious room with a large wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the beach.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

#1 Oceanfront Master Bedroom Suite, private entrance above game room.

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

#2 Master Bedroom Suite, 1200 sq. feet, 3rd floor.

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

#3 Queen Master Suite, second floor.

1 Queen Bed

#4 Horse Master Bedroom Suite, 2nd floor.

1 Double Bed

#5 King Master Bedroom, 2nd floor.

1 King Bed

#6 Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Child Bed

Living Room 2

1 Crib

5 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms

#1 Bathroom (Oceanfront Master bedroom bath)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

#2 Bathroom - 3rd Floor (King Master Bedroom)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

#3 Bathroom - 2nd Floor (Queen Master Bedroom)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

#4 Bathroom - 2nd Floor (Horse Bedroom)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

#5 Bathroom - 2nd Floor (king master)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

#6 Bathroom - 2nd Floor (bunk bedroom)

Towels provided · Toilet

#7 Bathroom - hallway bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

#8 Bathroom - gameroom bathroom

Toilet

#9 Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com

Escape to Sunnybank, a private pet-friendly oceanfront estate in the exclusive 4x4 area of Corolla, home to North Carolina’s legendary wild horses. Set on 3 private oceanfront acres, this estate is built for family reunions, multi-generational vacations, and memory-making with loved ones—furry ones included.

Just 2.2 miles up the beach in Carova’s exclusive 4WD-access area, Sunnybank offers unmatched privacy, wild horse sightings, and panoramic views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound.
Website: sunnybank-nc.com
Video Tour: https://player.vimeo.com/video/543697712

Estate Overview
- 3 Buildings: Main House, Enclosed Pavilion, and Guest House
- 6 Bedrooms | 8 Bathrooms - sleeps 14+ comfortable
- Property Bedding: 3 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Doubles, 1 Bunk Set
- Friday-to-Friday rentals (less traffic, more vacation!)
- 4WD vehicle required to access this exclusive stretch of OBX

Why Families and Pets Love Sunnybank
- Pet-friendly with space to roam
- Fully enclosed courtyard—great for kids and dogs
- Plenty of indoor and outdoor areas for family gatherings
- Large private pool with 8 built-in benches (pool heating available for an additional fee).
- Outdoor fireplace
- 2 Hot tubs, steam shower, gourmet kitchen, theater room, game rooms, and a huge yard
- Watch the wild horses walk by every day—no tour required!
- Ramped walkways and elevator access to all floors (no steps needed)

The Layout – Room for Everyone
3 Buildings: Main House, Guest House, and Screened Pavilion
6 Bedrooms | 8 Bathrooms
Sleeps 14+ comfortably
Property Bedding: 3 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Doubles, 1 Bunk Set

Main House
Upper Level
- Gourmet kitchen plus separate seafood kitchen with commercial steamer
- Dining area, breakfast nook, and living room with fireplace
- Wraparound deck off the seafood kitchen with tables and chairs
- 1 King Master Suite with whirlpool tub and shower
- Nursery with crib, changing table, and sitting area
- Half bathroom

Main Level
- 1 King Master Bedroom with private bath (shower only)
- 1 Queen Master Bedroom with whirlpool tub, shower, and direct access to wraparound covered deck and hot tub
- 1 Double Bed Master Bedroom with private bath and sitting area
- 1 Bunk Bed Room with half bath
- Laundry room with washer and dryer

Lower Level
- Home Theater Room
- Entry room with exercise equipment

Guest House
Upper Level – French Provincial Design
- 1 Master Suite with King and Double Bed, full bath with steam shower
- Large sitting area, enclosed sunroom with lounge daybed
- Screened oceanfront porch

Lower Level – English Pub Style
- Rec Room with pool table, game table, bar, and half bath

Outdoor Amenities
- Oceanfront gazebo with picnic table for sunrises and wild horse spotting
- Screened-in outdoor kitchen with grills
- Kayaks, boogie boards, surfboards, beach gear provided
- Ping pong table, hammocks, and plenty of open space for fun
- Elevator + no stairs – easy access for all ages

Location Perks
Located in Carova’s 4x4 beach zone – a 4WD vehicle is required
Breathtaking sunrise and sunset views over the Atlantic and Currituck Sound
Endless wildlife and wild horses from the property—no expensive tour needed
Friday-to-Friday check-ins avoid the island-wide Saturday traffic jam
Flexible dates in off-season
Pool opening season, 2026 dates: March 20 - October 30, 2026
Direct booking discounts are available year-round

More to Explore
Need different dates? or looking to be closer to restaurants and shopping? Check out our other estates, in Duck, NC:
Website: thesaltaire.com

Questions or ready to book? Call, text, or email anytime: 303-325-6694

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Families welcome. Lots of baby equiptment & toys
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Events

No events allowed
Additional venue fees would apply. Contact owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Behaved Salty Dogs- fee $150 / per pet / per stay)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- 4WD vehicle required to access the property (no paved roads)
- Pool heating is available for an additional charge and must be arranged in advance No additional day guests allowed.
- Friday-to-Friday rentals during peak season - No events or parties unless pre-approved - Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM

Important information

You need to know

Property # 102967
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Additional venue fees would apply. Contact owner
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Travelling with kids? Consider Corolla Raceway, or check out an event or a game at Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Carova Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Kind Cup - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Garden - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com?

As of 16 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com on 4 Jan 2027 start from £3,329, 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 Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Majestic Oceanfront Estate w/ pool, hot tub, theater, elevator: Sunnybank-NC.com located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Carova Beach, Currituck Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Estuarine Nature Walk is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, perfect for families and kids. My grandkids LOVED the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful stay and a great property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer family vacation

Property was great and proximity to the beach couldn't be better. Being visited by the wild horses was a real treat. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to experience 4x4 beach vacationing! The amenities were great for a large family stay, kitchen and theater room were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the property, especially the kitchen, theater room, and those magical wild horse sightings — such a special part of the 4x4 beach experience! We truly appreciate how well you cared for the home and the pool grounds during your stay — thank you for being such thoughtful guests. We would absolutely love to host you again, and when you’re ready for your next Outer Banks adventure, we’ll be sure to extend a special returning guest discount just for you! Looking forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has 2 hot tubs. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a large family and this property was perfect. We walked to the ocean everyday! The owners were amazing. So helpful with all of our questions and requests. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

The property and house were spectacular. Very roomy and everything that you need. Got to see dolphins and the wild horses.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2025
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the property and that everything met your expectations! A big thank you for taking such great care of the home and leaving everything immaculate. We’d love to host you again—please come visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great family getaway

This place was perfect for our family. There were 14 of us total - 10 adults and 4 children. Everything we needed was right at the house so we didn’t need or spend much time elsewhere. The beach was beautiful and the wild horses are such an experience to see! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful "compound" on a great beach

this place is epic. it is more of a compound as it is HUGE which is awesome. great pool, great location, and the host was very easy to communicate with and work with. we will be back here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
Thank you Richard, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the spacious compound and that you and your family had such a great time. It's been a pleasure hosting you. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sunnybank in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Sunnybank. The house is just so cool and everything was clean and ready for us. So many houses are just boxes filled with bedrooms, but Sunnybank is different. It feels more like a home you could live in, just an exceptionally large home with so many features. We enjoyed sitting around the fire pit at night, watching movies in the theatre, playing games in the game room, cooking in the amazing kitchen and hanging out at the pool on the day double red flags were flying. And that's just a little of what we did when we didn't walk down to the beach. Our kids (teen and preteen) loved staying in the guest house, where they could have their own fun and not wake the rest of the house up and sleep in without being woken up by us early risers. Oana, the host, was a wonderful communicator and went out of her way to make sure we were happy. The only thing I wish Sunnybank had was one more king size bed in the main house. We shared the home with two other families and there was one room with a queen that if it was a king would have been perfect. But that is just a small thing. We would happily return in the next few years.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property, spacious, clean and very well stocked with everything you need for a comfortable, hassle free vacation!Hurricane Erin interrupted the start of our vacation but Oana kept us well informed regarding the status of the evacuation order and as soon as it was safe to travel she let us know.Our family of 7 adults, 3 kids under the age of 10 and one well-behaved dog had a wonderful, relaxing time, took turns in cooking using the very well-equipped kitchen and had a lot of fun playing board games and even completed a jigsaw puzzle! The highlight was seeing the wild horses behind the house early one morning and watching the three rocket launches from MD light up the sky!M
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

BEST SPRING BREAK VACATION EVER!!!

Sunnybank is absolutely amazing! There were 12 of us, 4 adults and 8 high school seniors and we had so much room and had such a wonderful time!!!! We played board games, shot pool, swam, sun bathed and even saw some wild horses. We didn't want to leave! Thank you Karen and Mike!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
What a wonderful group of very polite well mannered young people. My pool/spa manager said they were a pleasure to be around and had so much respect for everything. Thanks for choosing Sunnybank for your graduation vacation. Hope you will come back soon or try our other estate, the Saltaire, in Duck also featured on Home Away. Best wishes, Karen & Mike
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Wonderful

My husband and I are extremely busy and rarely have time for a vacation. Well, we definitely picked the perfect place for absolute relaxation. The house is beautiful and the drive on the beach was a real adventure. We brought our 2 dogs and I'm pretty sure they have been trying to tell me they are ready to go back. The owners are very nice and helpful and I just can't thank them enough for our wonderful vacation. Sincerely, The Sage Family
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you again for choosing Sunnybank. Great to hear that you had such a wonderful vacation. Sincerely, Mike & Karen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Only one word required: Perfect........

Ever have one of those vacations where you truly never wanted it to end? If not, grab Sunnybank for a week. The absolute hardest part of the week is leaving. We've only been back home a week and are planning for next year already. Karen was amazing responding to any questions that came up during the stay right away. Could go on for pages of writing, but let's leave it with the word that sums it all up........perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks for coming all the way from Canada to vacation at Sunnybank. You and your family were truly the best. Our entire staff is hoping you will return soon. Thanks, Karen & Mike
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sunnybank is awesome

We've been coming here once (if not twice) a year since 2005 and it just keeps getting better and better! I have a high stress job, and as soon as I hit the 4x4 beach, the stress melts away and I feel like I am home. We were here on "Doomsday, 5/21/2011" and I couldn't think of a better place to be if it all came to an end. But of course, it didn't and once again a great time was had by all. I couldn't recommend Sunnybank more! Until the next time....
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks again for always coming back to our Sunnybank. We appreciate it and look forward to having to stay with us again and again. Cheers, Karen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

We just returned from our 2nd year at Sunnybank, to say we are addicted is an understatement.Sunnybank is truly decadent.We feel like rock stars,we even pretend that MTV is coming out to shoot our home for their series "CRIBS".It was very hard to leave fantasyland, but we look forward to continuing our annual pilgrimage as long as Sunnybank will have us. Karen,you are the ultimate diva! All our thanks, Joanne & Mark Brambani
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We traveled during the tropical storm recently but it was all good in spite of. The ocean was magnificent with its high waves and intense tides. Shopping and store access is a short distance away. Loved the remoteness. If your Looking for horse activity don’t bother with any horse tours as the horses were outside our place almost daily and even so close they were looking in windows, fun place, huge. Game/ pub room was a blast as well as the steam shower. Hot tubs were wonderful and clean. My only gripe was the pool guy , found him a bit haughty when we asked about the heat not working on our last day but the Host quickly remedied the problem . The pool was awesome on the days we used it , even at night , it was the last day where there was a problem. Elevator made taking luggage and food etc. in and out of the house so easy. I highly recommend Sunnybank.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Owner Fraudulent

We stayed at this property for the 4th of July holiday with 4 young children. Owner has LOTS of broken items, including vacuum, washer and dryer, patio furniture, smoke detectors, no hot water, poor water pressure, etc. We could NOT wash our clothing or towels!! Owner promised a credit of $1000 but then filed fraudulent insurance claim for $950 to offset the credit that was promised. Owner stated that a credit would be given if insurance claim is approved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2023
None of this is true and they could have left when they first arrived and were offered a full refund.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

If I could give it zero stars I would. HORRIFIC!

ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING. Owner greatly misrepresented the property. FILTHY. Scum in showers and cobwebs everywhere. Black mold in all the ice machines. 20 year old K-Mart linens. Views of the beach are greatly misrepresented, blocked entirely by neighboring home that was rented to almost 30 minors who partied all night. Offered to refund our stay and never did even when lawyers were hired. We booked home for family reunion and wish we hadn't. Terrible experience. I didn't even want to sleep in the beds, sand in the sheets and mattresses heavily stained. The AC was completely broken in part of the house and the showers were filthy and wouldn't turn on for part of the stay. Terrible property managers. Renters beware!!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thankfully most people come on vacation to enjoy being together with family and friends and concentrate on having a great time. We always try to take the best care of our guests as possible especially the ones who enjoy coming back year after year. Your first complaint we had our cleaners come back 2 days in a row and you told them there was no problem. I’m sorry you didn’t have a good time but several times you were offered a full refund to leave if you were not pleased. I don’t know of any other owners that would have done that for you. On Jul 24, 2015, at 9:39 AM, Paige wrote Good morning, My husband asked me to follow up on your response for assuming responsibility and partial refund due to misrepresentation, leak, etc. I encourage you to consider and respond to our request, as the next step in recourse will be legal. Your attention is greatly appreciated. Govern yourself accordingly, Paige My response: July 24, 2015 Please do whatever you feel you need to do. The people before and after you were extremely happy. You were offered a full refund to leave both your second and third day there. Giving you 3 days free with a full refund. Karen Carroll
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome - first beach vacation

We just returned back from a wonderful, relaxing vacation at Sunnybank. The home was beautifully decorated inside and kept very clean. I was surprised actually how clean it was as we’ve rented many different vacation homes over the years when we travel and the décor is always dusty and such. But not here. Very well kept. The outdoor areas were AWESOME. The kids loved the huge pool! We played ping pong and pool everyday also. You have an amazing view of both the sunsets over the sound at night and the ocean sunrise. We walked to the beach everyday – it was a very short walk. The horses were a great bonus. We didn’t think we’d see any, but we did, almost daily! We were worried about beach driving BUT it was just fine. We followed the recommendations and it was actually very fun. We drove to the Virginia border one day just to see the rest of the beach. There are a lot of neat little nooks and crannies outside and it was fun discovering them all. The kitchen was the best furnished kitchen that we’ve ever had with a rental. They had everything we need and much much more. Usually houses are furnished with only the bare minimum but not here. Excellent vacation. Very relaxing.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so very much for the grand report. I have a full time change over staff that spend the entire day there cleaning and it shows. I stopped in a few weeks ago and everything was as nice and clean as in the beginning of the season this April & May. Looking forward to having you back. Best wishes, Karen & Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Beach Compound with Loads of Charm

Our stay was everything it should have been and more. The host was very thoughtful and sent us detailed instructions with useful tips and local information. Both houses are fully equipped with everything you might need or possibly want from dog bowls to beach passes. I really can’t say enough about how cool this property is. There were so many things to do on site including but not limited to hot tubs, a theater, a large game room with everything from pool to Pac-Man, exercise equipment, games, a giant outdoor chess board, and plenty of decks to hang out on - there was even a pair of binoculars for us to use. The dogs and kids loved having the beach so accessible - a two minute walk, if that! The main house is like a giant maze full of bedrooms and bathrooms, each with their own unique style. The kitchen had excellent appliances which made it very enjoyable to cook as a family - we actually never ended up eating out and instead, sourced local seafood which we steamed in the commercial steamer provided. We watched the sunset every night while the wild horses ate grass in the backyard. Both houses are very well maintained. Everything was clean and in working order. There were so many extra touches that you normally do not find in rental properties these days. Our stay was completely stress free. The host definitely takes pride in this property and goes the extra mile to make sure guests feel welcome and comfortable from the minute they arrive. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2024
Melissa, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed Sunnybank and all the amenities. Thank you for taking such good care of the property and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house! We had a family trip and loved the different experience of being in sunny bank and seeing the horses. They had so much to do at the house as well! I loved the game room and movie theater. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room and contained almost everything you need. Great rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

outerbanks at Sunnybank

this is a beautifully decorated and well appointed vacation rental The owner basicly thought of everything from the highchair for the 2 year old to the fantastic kitchen, media room with numerous movie choices, poker table complete with chips, lovely pool with lots of lounge chairs, chess set by the pool, kiddie pool, , pingpong table , both a castle and pirate ship with slides, swings, hammocks and every day we were visited by the beautiful wild horses right next to the house .thank you so much Karen Caroll for letting us enjoy your fantastic property.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The home is beautiful and the amenities are great. We all enjoyed the home and the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely slice of heaven

My parents had wanted to visit the outer banks of NC for years. Having lived in Durham, my wife and I visited the area many times, and I decided if we ever came back to visit, I wanted to stay on the beach drive area. It is other worldly there. To the east is the Atlantic and to the west is the Sound. Everywhere in between is sugar sand for as far as one can see to the north and south, and in the middle of all this is Sunnybank. We had sunrises AND sunsets. With the ocean (surfing, kites, boogie boards, beach lounging), pool, games, hot tubs, movie room, pub, and simply taking in the views, we had no shortage of great family fun all day long for the adults and kids alike. There's really no shortage of things to do on-site, yet plenty of space if one wants to find a quiet nook to nap or read. Oh, and the horses...they made a showing every day we were there. On the first day they came right up into the driveway as we stood there, seemingly just to say "Hi." The house and property itself were all very nice. The architecture of the house is really very impressive. Rooms were all clean, individually themed, and all provided ample space and accommodations for our party. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of fridge (2 fridges between kitchen and lower level) and pantry space for grocery runs. Note that it is a bit of a trek back and forth to town to get groceries over the beach, so meal planning does help. Dorian had just come through, so there was a minor amount of weather damage, but that is to be expected and comes with the territory. No doubt that will get fixed up in due course. Communication with the owner was always prompt, and she was very helpful with everything we asked. Overall, our time at Sunnybank really exceeded my expectations. With so many places in the world to see, I rarely want to return to the exact same place more than once...this one may be an exception. So many great memories made there, and everyone left wanting more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you so much. It certainly was a pleasure having guest like yourself. Hope you come back soon. Karen & Mike

About the host

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We are country people and most of the year live on a hundred acres in PA raising beautiful, loving Portuguese Water Dog Puppies. pwdpuppies.com

We spend a lot of time outdoors, enjoying the nature's beauty - included but not limited to the woods and ponds in PA, mountains, and the beautiful Carolina shores.

We love Outer Banks and everything that this area has to offer, and I think you will too! We hope you'll take the time to come and enjoy the area beauty in the comfort of one of our beautiful estates.

Let us help you make your summer vacation a memorable one!

Why they chose this property

We love water and the ocean so when we found Sunnybank on 3 oceanfront acres it was perfect, especially because of all the wild horses. Because we do a Friday to Friday change over day we save 5 or 6 hours coming to our house and leaving to go back home to PA instead of wasting it driving in weekend traffic.

Listed as the best place to stay in the Outer Banks:
#1 Carova. Outer Banks, North Carolina Coast, North Carolina, United States.

Location, location, location, Sunnybank is only 3 miles away from several of the most famous historical sites in the Outer Banks. Along with other great attractions.

WHALEHEAD CLUB: Completed in 1925, the sprawling lemon yellow Whale Head in Historic Corolla has served several purposes during its decades of operation, including housing a private school for boys and acting as a rocket fuel-testing base. Today, the Whale Head in Historic Corolla is one of Corolla's best attractions, offering seasonal guided tours, 39 acres of picturesque landscape for picnic baskets, and special facilities for weddings and special events. Seasonally, you'll find a few the area's best events on the premises, like the weekly Wednesday wine festival, where visitors are encouraged to sample North Carolina's best wines and local foods while listening to a little live outdoor music.

COROLLA LIGHTHOUSE: Vacationers with stamina are welcome to trek up the 214 steps to the top of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse for unparalleled 360-degree views of the Outer Banks. The historic and distinctive red lighthouse is open seasonally to visitors from 9a.m. to 5p.m., and the wooded grounds, which include the original light keepers’ home, is idyllic for a bike ride or a stroll through the live oaks. As one of the last testaments to Corolla's early roots as a local seaside community and guardian for sailors travelling past the Outer Banks, the lighthouse is a must on every visitor's list.

What makes this property unique

Getting to see the wild horses and sometimes deer right in your own yard. Best sunset and sunrise views, from your private decks, elevator, private pool, huge pub style game room, and enclosed outdoor pavillion with game, 2 Hot Tubs, 2 dishwashers, private pool, surf and boogie boards, kayaks, pet friendly.
Oceanfront gazebo
Crabbing for your dinner to cook in our commercial steamer.
Watch The Sun Set at The Whale Head in Historic Corolla.

CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION: Located in Historic Corolla Park, the center is an impressive and marvelous 22,000 square foot interpretive center for young and old alike to explore the history and vast diversity of North Carolina's wildlife. One of the key displays is a massive living aquatic ephemera of fish, native to the region, housed in an 8,000-gallon aquarium where families can get up close and personal with a rich variety of finned swimmers. "You have to remember we have a variety of marine eco-systems here. The ocean, the sound and an estuary so it is pretty diverse.

Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve: Located on the borders of Corolla and the 4WD accessible areas of Carova, the Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve is 965 acres of natural maritime habitat. Visitors are free to explore the nature trails that wind through the area for some of the Northern Outer Banks' best fishing, hunting, birding, hiking, photo ops, and wild discoveries of how all the barrier islands of the Outer Banks used to be decades and even centuries ago. Parking area on your right when you come off the beach from Sunnybank.

NEW COROLLA ADVENTURE PARK: Largest Aerial Adventure Park in the Outer Banks provides an engaging, challenging, and unique physical and mental experience in the Outer Banks that is accessible to many ability levels. Corolla Adventure Park facilitates a series of opportunities for growth, creativity, and problem solving in a family-oriented environment and only 3 miles from Sunnybank.

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