Entire home

A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.

Smileaway is the premium beach destination. We have a large circular driveway

Our entertainment Center area features two large sofas and enjoyable ergo chair

Flatscreen TVs in all the rooms and all of them are connected to the Internet

Large Private Pool With Chaise Lounges, Chairs and Lots of Privacy

Wonderful

7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

Private pool
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning

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Corolla, NC

Place, Corolla Beach
‪6 min walk‬
Place, Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars
‪20 min walk‬
Place, Currituck Beach
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 - top floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - middle floor

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - middle floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 - middle floor

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6 - bottom floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7 - bottom floor

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 lower level

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 lower level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 mid level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4 mid level

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5 upper level

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6 upper level

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.

You will 'Smile Away' all your everyday stress in this lovely seaside home. See our weekly rates!
Lots of attention to detail, the nice furnishings are
sure to delight your group. Enjoy a good book while sitting on the covered
deck, bask in the sun by the pool or go exploring on a leisurely bike ride.

Three of bedrooms have work place desks and monitors. We have high speed internet (500+Mbs and wireless LAN) and a network printer onsite
Great place to home office / telecommunte and be AT THE BEACH

Third Floor offers King master, greatroom, a fully stainless kitchen and powder room.

Mid-level has 4 bedrooms (1 is master King w/full bath) 2 full baths and
also has 1 with King and Trundle, 1 with 2 twins, and 1 with 4 Bunks.

Note that the 4 bunks are for children under 75 lbs each. These are not for teens or adults.

First Floor has a gameroom with pool table, wet bar w/full-size refrigerator,
2 Queen bedrooms (both with their own lockout full baths).

OUTSTANDING FEATURES AND EXTRAS:
Private Pool (28x14); New Hot Tub;
9 TV's; Includes Blue Ray, Netflix, 50' HDTV. Flat screens in all rooms.
Wireless LAN Very High Speed Internet
Pool Table;
2 Refrigerators;
2 Microwaves;
Screened Porch; 2-levels of decks w/Furniture;
Pool Furniture;
Outdoor shower in pool area,
large Hot Tub, new kitchen in 2024.

Beach Chairs;
Beach Cart,
Beach Accessories;

Ping Pong;
Volleyball;
Porch rocking glider;
Boogie Boards;
Horseshoes;
Basketball Goal.
Cornhole set
Sorry no pets

NON-SMOKING
25 year old leaseholder minimum. Family groups only. No rentals to HS/Colllege groups.

Keywords: Luxury Beach Home, Private pool, Very High Speed Internet, HDTVs in all rooms. Hot Tub/Spa,
Features an ADT security system with 3 outdoor cameras and a ring video doorbell.

All the TVs can be used for many of the popular streaming services such as Amazon and YouTube and Hulu. Some TVs have local service over the air. You will need to use your own streaming accounts.

EV Charger available for nominal fee - J1772 connector

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised at pool and spa.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking is allowed anywhere on this property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Any smoking/vaping anywhere on the property will terminate your lease immediately. No refunds.

Your lease will be canceled with no refund if you are under 25 but pose as over 25 when booked or occupied. No refunds

Outdoor trash left by the guest will result in $500 fee If you are a high school or college student do not ask to rent this house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 204363vb

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

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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.

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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

Corolla Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Currituck Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Corolla Raceway - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬17 min walk
‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬16 min walk
‪Agave Roja - ‬15 min walk
‪Mama Easley's - ‬3 min drive
‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. on 16 May, 2026 start from S$894, 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 A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

29 Jul, 2025

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

Everything was perfect for our stay. The house was exactly as described in the listing and more than enough for our group of 14. There were plenty of extras: beach chairs, boogie boards, carts, corn hole, bikes, etc. Communication was great with the host, who checked in several times throughout the week to make sure we had everything we needed. Thanks for a great week! I'm sure we'll be back soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025

Thank you for your business and also for your candidate review. We strive to make the experience a good one for all of our guests. Your feedback also helps us improve our processes and product. We would welcome you back most certainly. Hope there were many happy memories made.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

24 Aug, 2025

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

This is the second visit to the home. It is a great house plenty of space for everyone. In the kitchen everything you could ever need. The hurricane kept us indoors for one day but didn't have any effect on the house or us. The owner reached out to ensure we were safe and the house was unaffected. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Outer Banks Family vacation

Perfect for our family. We had 16 total family members. There was plenty room for everyone to do what they wanted The pool and hot tub were a big hit. Ideal location. Short walk to the beach and close to shopping and fun activities. Owner responded quickly to any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

1 Jul, 2019

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

Perfect Vacation for Large Family

Our large family enjoyed a wonderful vacation in this house. It was very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we could have ever needed. The pool was very nice and well maintained. John was very good to work with throughout the week. It was minutes to the shops and beach. We enjoyed our week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thanks for your business and candid feedback. I am glad we could be of service and met your expectations.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

19 Sept, 2023

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

Corolla Vacation

This was a multi family vacation. We had 11 adults. Very comfortable location. Short walk over to the beach, and the property has a nice pool and a hot tub. Well maintained and in good shape. Great time was had by all!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

Archival

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

1 Jul, 2017

A great place to vacation with family

Very nice property served us well ! Beach was a lot further away then we thought but we just learned to take less and leave earlier ! The kids loved the volleyball court and basketball hoop ! Plenty of space and all the supplies you could need !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thanks much for your feedback and we appreciate that. Our house is 1000 ft and two blocks. Always has been and advertised that way

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Corolla fun

Smile Away had everything that we needed -pool, hot tub, games, enough beds. Wasn't that clean however(4 out of 5 stars.)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thank you very much for your feedback Rachel. I wish you would’ve let us know that you had issues with the cleaning because we are happy to send the cleaners back if you were not satisfied. Nonetheless, thanks for your stay and hope many happy memories were made.

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maritza M.

16 Sept, 2017

Great Family Vacation at this Beautiful House!

The house is well maintained and is well stocked, specifically the kitchen, games for all ages, plenty of areas for entertainment such as a good size pool, hot tub, mini playground and BBQ area. It is also a very short walk to the beach and a 3 minute car ride to a grocery store and shopping stores. My family and I couldn't have been happier.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thanks very much for your feedback and we truly value your business. I hope we can serve you again!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Family Connection

This property was perfect for our annual family vacation! We enjoyed the proximity to the boardwalk to the beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon, and the sand volleyball court in the evening. The house was clean and well maintained with lots of room for the family. We also appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with amenities. We highly recommend 'SmileAway' as a perfect location to connect with family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024

Thank you very much for your review. We are always trying to improve and maintain the property in best condition possible. We appreciate your business and glad that you had all a good time.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

20 Jul, 2025

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

The property met our needs very well with the number of bedrooms and baths and overall size. There was enough space for the kids and teens to do what they preferred, yet for us all 17 of us to be together for meal times and games. The pool was a huge hit with the extremely hot weather and we would never commit to another property without one. The Corolla location was nice being on the northern portion of the OBX, not as busy as other locations south. The Host was great and very much on top of every aspect of our stay and wanted to make sure everything was up to or exceeded our expectations. A great host and a great property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

29 Jul, 2019

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed Smileaway very much. After a day at the beach, the pool was really enjoyable. Picnic tables in the backyard were perfect for cleaning our crab dinner. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed for our family group of 19. The upper deck was enjoyable in the mornings for a quiet start to the day.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thanks for your business and candid feedback. I am glad we could be of service and met your expectations.

Verified

8/10 Good

virginia r.

17 Jun, 2023

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

Family vacay

Our only concern was the distance to the beach was further than we expected. And carrying groceries up three floors. Lol Overall was a beautiful, clean house and pool for our large family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thank you Virginia for your business and glad you had a good time. Sorry that we lost a star but it’s very clear in our ad How far we are from the beach and where the kitchen is. There’s no surprise about we are two blocks from the beach and you have to go upstairs for the kitchen.

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8/10 Good

Paula H.

9 Jun, 2018

Awesome

Everything was great. The House was very clean and had everything we needed to have a good time. Highly recommend. Maybe not the greatest place for elderly relatives. It has a lot of stairs but I get it it’s a huge house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thanks for your kind words, and for your business. We aim to please and glad we can be of service. Glad you all had a good time. Thank you again! Yes, there are a lot of stairs. Thanks for your feedback and we appreciate your business. Great feedback during the stay too!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

19 Jul, 2025

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

Great week at the beach

We loved the property—great location—easily accessible to get to the beach, stores, restaurants and bike paths. We loved riding bikes from the property over to the lighthouse and around Corolla. John was an excellent host and communicator. The property had a great amount of indoor and outdoor space for our group of 10. We enjoyed that the property had lots of games and puzzles as we are game people! And the kitchen was stocked better than any vrbo I’ve ever been too—you would have anything you need to cook in the kitchen. Also loved that it had two very new fridges to use to store all our food and drinks. Loved all the beach stuff that you could use at the beach that was already there-wagon, chairs, boogie boards. I’d definitely recommend Smileaway to anyone coming to Corolla to vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025

Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

13 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location, clean home

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was clean and easy to check in to. The beds were very comfortable and the set up of the home was easy to accommodate our large family. The kids really enjoyed the pool and easy access yo the beach. There were two nice sized wagons we could take to the beach and load up our chairs and lunch. The house has all the accommodations needed for a big family. We would definitely visit this area of outerbanks again! Favorite coffee shop: The Kind Cup Favorite beach area: coral beach access within the neighborhood. Also 10/10 recommend driving on 4x4 beach to see the wild horses!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thank you very much for your stay

Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen n.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Fabulous family vacation

This was our first vacation with my entire family in many years. The property and the owner, John were absolutely perfect! House is spacious, beautiful and has so much already there to make our stay awesome! I can’t say enough about the house and location. Extremely close to beach and far enough for your own personal space. So many things to do close by. Owner communication was completely on point and extremely quick response to any questions. I would highly recommend to everyone! We want to go back again!! Thank you John for your beautiful house and hospitality! Colleen Naylor

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoLinda S.

9 Jul, 2023

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

Entire Family Vacation

Smile Away was the perfect place for a vacation with our adult children and their families. A close and easy walk to the beach for all ages and the pool and hot tub were all perfect for our crew. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Plenty of dishes, utensils, pans, and appliances needed for a large crowd. The games were up-to-date and pieces all there which was a pleasant surprise. The layout of all the rooms allowed for privacy for everyone when it was wanted and their was plenty of room when we all wanted to gather. When contacting the owner, communication was quick and helpful. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Couldn't Ask for More

This is the est house in 8 years of renting on OBX. The house was close to the Beach a short walk and very convenient to shopping and dining. We had a great time. The first house cancelled on us and I was a little leery of the revue. I don't know what these people were complaining about the host was very courteous to us and responsive. This house had everything you could want and need. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. The pool and hot tub were clean in great shape. The house had every convenience in the kitchen. The family agreed that this house was a great find. We will be back. Thanks for a great week.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

15 Jul, 2023

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

Fabulous family fun

Great! Lots to do though rec room games needed a few fixes Pool and volleyball court were wonderful! Most bedrooms great, though bunk room a bit tight for teens; closets too full of things so not enough room for our stuff. But not a huge problem, we just moved a few things around. . Lovely kitchen but a bit crowded with extra things Mr. Carter was very accommodating and got us things quickly when we were missing them. Thank you! We had a memorable week together as a family of 18!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

A great group. Great communication and a happy customer. Thank you again for all your feedback.

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie W.

21 Jul, 2016

Perfect for us!

Our party of 8 adults and 6 kids (ages 2-7) loved SmileAway! The pool was wonderful and well maintained. The house is beautifully decorated and well stocked. A highlight for us was the kids play equipment in the back yard. Our little ones LOVED it. The backyard is big and private. It was a little further from the beach than we were expecting (ocean views were not visible except for the very top deck and even them only a sliver), but it worked fine for us as we don't want to pay oceanfront prices. John was wonderful to work with and stayed in contact with me throughout the stay to check in, answer questions, and give us a heads up about pool guy coming, i.e. The location of the home is great and very close to stores and restaurants. Our group might be smaller next year; otherwise we would have already booked again! Wonderful family vacation spot!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023

Thanks for your great feedback. WE love to get guest feedback - helps us improve the property for the next guests. Thanks also for your business and hope we can help you again.

About the host

Hosted by John W. Carter

Hello..I'm John Carter - owner of SmileAway. My home in Corolla is the ideal spot for your large family vacation. I've personnaly selected all the furnishings and take personal responsibility for all the maintenance and safe upkeep of this property. I take pride in ownership, and seek to have our guests total satisfaction. When you arrive at SmileAway, we want you not to be suprised, but to be excited that everything you've learned about SmileAway on the web is as it has been described. Modern, clean, well equipped and tailored for the ideal beach vacation.

Why they chose this property

Smileaway is located in the Whalehead subdivision of Corolla, NC. This means there are large, clean and uncrowded beaches. It's close to important shopping amenities like a grocery store, beach accessories and numerous restaurants. But its 20 miles from the crowded suburbia of Kitty Hawk or Nags Head.

What makes this property unique

Smileaway has excellent amenities, which can appeal to all age groups. We have games, out door activities, high-speed wireless internet and many beach related accessories like carts, chairs, boogie boards. Our location to the beach is ideal..not so far so it's any easy, short and safe walk..just 2 blocks. And you don't have to pay oceanfront prices.

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Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 - top floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3 - middle floor

Bedroom 4 - middle floor

Bedroom 5 - middle floor

Bedroom 6 - bottom floor

Bedroom 7 - bottom floor

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 lower level

Bathroom 2 lower level

Bathroom 3 mid level

Bathroom 4 mid level

Bathroom 5 upper level

Bathroom 6 upper level

Spaces

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Corolla

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Andrea D.

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