Grand Seaside Escape w/ Direct Beach Access!

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.
A two-story building with a central entrance and a staircase leading up to it.
A spacious living room with a large sofa set, a television, and a fireplace.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a dining area, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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 Currituck Beach

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild Horse Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Additional Sleeping (Sunroom)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Corolla

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean Hill, a neighbourhood in Corolla. Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Travelling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Digger's Dungeon - Home of Grave Digger. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Map
Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Currituck Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Whalehead - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kind Cup - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Beer Garden - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Seaside Escape w/ Direct Beach Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Seaside Escape w/ Direct Beach Access!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grand Seaside Escape w/ Direct Beach Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Seaside Escape w/ Direct Beach Access!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Seaside Escape w/ Direct Beach Access! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean Hill holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck Beach, Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Wild Horse Museum. Carova Beach and Whale Head Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is as described. Great location, wonderful pool and incredible acces to the beach (walk down the steps). The home was not as clean as we would have liked when we checked in, but a quick phone call to Courtney and we had the cleaning crew over there that evening. The house is well equipped with kitchenware and the basics for the washer/dryer and bathrooms. There is a 2 space carport and plenty of driveway parking. The home is located on the northern end of the Outer Banks, which I prefer, away from the crowds. All in all, it was an incredible home at a great location!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Grand Seaside Escape w/ Direct Beach Access! on 19 Oct 2026
We're so glad the location lived up to expectations, from the pool to those easy beach access steps! It's wonderful to hear the home was well equipped and that the carport and driveway gave you plenty of parking options. Being on the quieter northern end of the Outer Banks really is special, and we appreciate you sharing that it made for an incredible stay overall.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location beautiful beach everything you need. Awesome communication. Quick to fix any issues. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
So glad you enjoyed the great location and beautiful beach, and that everything you needed was right there. We really appreciate the kind words about communication too. Thank you for sharing this feedback, it means a lot to us and we look forward to hosting many more wonderful guests like you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First trip to OBX and couldn't have had a better place. Pool and hot tub were fabulous. Location could not have any better. Already talking about staying again. My only gripe is the uncomfortable living room furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled this was your first OBX trip and that the pool, hot tub, and location made it such a memorable stay. It's great to hear you're already thinking about coming back. We appreciate the note about the living room furniture and will keep that feedback in mind. Wishing you many more 5-star adventures in OBX!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the beach. Lots of stairs. Steep stairs to and from beach. Older women could not navigate them.Parking was great and 2 supermarkets nearby. Beds not comfortable esp.in twin bedroom and bunk beds. Kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2026
We're glad you enjoyed the beachfront location, convenient parking, the well-stocked kitchen, and the nearby grocery stores. Thank you for sharing your feedback about the stairs and the mattresses. At the time of your booking, the listing noted that the home requires stairs and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility. Based on your feedback, we've since updated the description to make it even clearer that the home is multi-level, requires 3 flights of stairs to access all levels with no elevator, and that beach access is via a private staircase over the sand dune. Guests who prefer step-free beach access can also use the public beach access one house south. While mattress comfort is subjective, the mattresses are relatively new, and we'll keep your comments in mind.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful home with great views!! It accommodated the 7 of us perfectly! Although it was too cool for the pool, it was perfect for sitting outside and on the beach! The host was always helpful with answering questions and providing guidance. Thank you for a fantastic spring break week!
Our pool and our beach access.
Too cool for the pool this time. We will be back!
Sun rise from the family room.
Back of the house from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Holiday stay

Very nice home and right on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were all very pleased with the rental. FYI - One of the deck railings was not attached to the post.The home was very accommodating and had all we needed, except for a broom :). Thank you for sharing your home with us. We would love to come back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Good property and location. Property was clean and overall well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous location

We had the best time at our annual best friend get together. Space for all 8 of us, beautiful location. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Beach Getaway

Our group of ladies who have met for the past 22 years to scrapbook and spend time sharing and making memories loved this house! Of all the places we have stayed, this was definitely our favorite.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Corolla trip

View was great and house also!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best vacation ever!

We stayed as a group of friends in our late 30’s/early 40’s. This was our best trip yet!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time!!

Loved loved loved the house!!! Such a great location! Well equipped and had a wonderful time with the enitre family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house

We had a wonderful time at this house. It was fully equipped with everything we needed. It even had a pack and play, high chair and stroller for our little one which was great. Tons of beach gear so we did not have to bring.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cloud Lift

Great location. House a touch outdated, but fully functional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Five Stars ALL THE WAY

This beautiful house is on the beach and is outfitted with everything you need for a fabulous stay in Corolla OBX! Bedrooms are nicely decorated and some have balconies overlooking the ocean. Great appliances incl. microwave, toaster, and even an electric griddle. Parking is spacious and convenient.Living area is really spacious and offers easy gathering areas for families.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Week

Our stay was amazing. The house was perfect for our group of 14, everything was clean and in working order. The outdoor amenities were also fantastic. As far as location goes, I’m not sure it could have been better. Far enough away from the more touristy areas, but still had plenty of fun things for the kids to do. All the restaurants in the area were great. We had no complaints about our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Shared from the owner: Thank you, Patrick. We're thrilled to hear that you and your group had such a wonderful time! Your glowing review reaffirms that both the house and its surroundings are indeed exceptional destinations. We eagerly anticipate your return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Service and great stay

Thank you for letting us use your home for our family vacation to North Carolina. Charles was great and very helpful in anything we needed. The host was always available and answered all our questions or concerns. The view was stunning, the children had a great time swimming and playing in the ocean when it was calm.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (two families of 5 with the youngest being 14 years old) had an amazing week and we were VERY sad for the week to end. The location was great - only steps from the beach. The house was beautiful. The host was also very helpful. I highly recommend this place, unless you try to stay when we want to stay again. (Kidding, of course)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

We had a great time during our week long stay. The house has a great pool and large hot tub, within steps from the beach. Our favorite part of the house was the upper deck - great for watching the sunrise and sunset. Walking distance or a 3 minute car ride is the Juice Jar - this is a MUST and the area is super cute, a few shops, wildlife center and lighthouse. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2022
Owner's Response: "Frank, thanks so much for the glowing review and rebooking Cloud Lift in 2023. You’re the kind of awesome guests that makes it all worthwhile."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good with problems

Great view of the ocean. Had to wash the bed before our granddaughter could sleep in the bed. Bed had lots of sea dirt. Door upstairs is hard to close and open and when the wind is blowing the blinds will catch against the door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home in Corolla

This is a lovely house that has direct beach access. This was a plus for our multi-generational family gathering. The kitchen was nicely equipped with lots of dishes, cook ware, coffee pots, toaster and tea kettle. Because we were early in the season the pool was not heated, this could have been a big attraction. Due to the location, there are a lot of stairs! People with mobility issues such as bad knees will need to move carefully. Super clean and comfort!
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2024
From the owner: "Hi Suzanne thanks for the lovely review!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House Great Vacation!

Our family vacation in Corolla, NC was wonderful. Peggy the property manager was super friendly and extremely helpful. The house "Cloud Lift" was in a great location and it was absolutely beautiful. It's more beautiful than the pictures. The minute we walked in the door of the house we were amazed at how updated and clean it was. We loved the view of the pool, beach, and ocean. Every morning we watched schools of dolphins right from the windows. The kitchen was very well equipped and we were overjoyed that there were a few strollers, a high chair, games, books, and some beach chairs, pool floats, and some sand toys for the kids that we were able to use. We had a beautiful family vacation and we plan to book this house in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for the amazing review! Your deep appreciation and observations of Cloud Lift are right on! We strive to make the guest’s experience just as great as the house. Looking forward to you booking Cloud Lift again."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVED IT! Want to go back!

The house is wonderful. It has amazing beach access. Lovely pool and hot tub with view of the ocean. Access to the pool and beach from all levels of the house. The property manager was amazing. One night there was a storm which caused the pool to have a lot of sand blown in it. With a quick text to the manager, she had a crew out first thing the next morning to clean it. It's so close to the ocean that you can hear the waves at night. Magical! Every morning we watched pods of dauphins. from the deck as we drank our coffee. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Perfect Location

Our family vacation in Corolla, NC was wonderful. Peggy the property manager was super friendly and extremely helpful. The house "Cloud Lift" was in a great location and it was absolutely beautiful. It's more beautiful than the pictures. The minute we walked in the door of the house we were amazed at how updated and clean it was. We loved the view of the pool, beach, and ocean. Every morning we watched schools of dolphins right from the windows. The kitchen was very well equipped and we were overjoyed that there were a few strollers, a high chair, games, books, and some beach chairs, pool floats, and some sand toys for the kids that we were able to use. We had a beautiful family vacation and we plan to book this house in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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