1359 Happy Ours * 3 Min Walk to Beach - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

New for the 2024 Rental Season: New Kitchen, New Living Room Furnishings, New Paint!

New for the 2022 Rental Season: New TVs in all bedrooms, new kitchen appliances, new bedroom furnishings and beds, new ceiling fans, and a new poolside tiki bar!

Take Time to Unwind at Happy Ours
This photogenic oceanside vacation home is the ideal place for you and your family to savor the best of what Corolla has to offer. Located in the Whalehead subdivision in Corolla, Happy Ours provides the ultimate Outer Banks vacation experience with an outdoor shower, game room, basketball goal, screened porch, huge private pool, and bubbly hot tub. When it's time to head for the beach, the Bonito Street Public Beach Access, with a wooden walkway and lifeguard station, is only 0.2 miles away (a 4-min. walk).

Happy Ours features a long driveway with ample parking for you and your family group. Take a swim in the enormous private pool or shoot some hoops in the basketball goal before calming in the bubbly hot tub after a day of fun. Freshen up after a long day at the beach under the outdoor shower and don't forget to appreciate a drink at the all-new poolside tiki bar before heading inside to play foosball in the game room. Impress the family with your grilling skills as you fire up the day's catch on the gas grille.

On the main level, rest up for beach-day fun in one of three Queen Bedrooms, all of which have TVs, where you can relax before dozing off for the nighttime. With two sets of bunk beds rounding out the fourth bedroom on this level, Happy Ours provides a calming space for the kids to relax before hanging out with the family on the deck, which can be accessed from the bunk room as well as from two of the Queen Bedrooms.

Upstairs, on the top level, enjoy a roomy living area with high ceilings and plenty of windows that will allow you to soak in all of that natural beach lighting. Cook up a delicious meal in the cavernous, well-supplied kitchen to eat at the bar, which seats 4, or the raised dining area, which can accommodate 8 at the sizable dining table and 4 at the table near the window. If eating outdoors is more your style, take your drink or meal out onto the screened porch where you can enjoy the brilliant Outer Banks weather at the wooden bar. Catch some z's in the spacious King Master Bedroom before taking a break on the furnished sun deck. Your stay at Happy Ours will rejuvenate and refresh you while giving you the best that the Outer Banks has to offer!

Beach Access: Bonito Street Public Beach Access - 0.2-miles/4-min. walk with wooden walkway and lifeguard.

Stunning Town With Plenty of Activities
Although you'll never get bored when you book Happy Ours thanks to all the great amenities in the home, the town of Corolla offers countless attractions, great eateries, and fun shopping centers to ensure your vacation is filled with excitement! Take your 4x4 car to the northern tip of the beach to enjoy a ride through the sand where the Corolla Wild Mustangs roam. You'll also adore climbing to the top of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse or touring the Historic Whalehead Club which used to serve as a hunting lodge a century ago. To pick up a souvenir, visit The Cotton Gin or another unique store in the TimBuck II Shopping Village where you'll also find a great selection of eateries to choose from when you need a bite to eat like Mike Dianna's Grille Room, Mama Easley's, La Dolce Vita, Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream and more! If you're in the mood for a road trip, head south to Roanoke Island to discover local historic sites, a bustling waterfront downtown area, and the acclaimed NC Aquarium! No matter how you choose to spend your vacation, you'll be happy you booked Happy Ours!

Property Layout:

Top-Level: King Master Bedroom w/TV; Kitchen; Main Living Area; Elevated Dining Area; Screen Porch; Furnished Sun Deck

Mid-Level: 2 Queen Bedrooms w/TV & Deck Access; 1 Queen Bedroom w/TV; Bedroom w/2 Bunk Beds w/TV & Deck Access; 2 Hallway Bathrooms; Laundry

Ground-Level: Game Room w/ Foosball, TV & Access to Pool and Hot Tub; Half Bath

Exterior: Gated Private Pool (22'x22'); Hot Tub; Basketball Goal; Poolside Furnishings; Gas Grille

Beds: 1 King, 3 Queen, 2 Sets of Twin Bunk Beds

Whalehead Points of Interest: Whalehead park, Corolla Lighthouse, 4x4 beach. Public parking is located at Shad, Sturgeon, Perch, Bonita, and Sailfish beach accesses. - Lifeguards located at the Bonita and Shad accesses. 0.2 mile/4-min. walk to closest beach access.

*Pools are subject to availability. For open/close dates and other pool-related information, click here.

*Please note: The fireplaces are not for guest use.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighborhood in Corolla. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and The Sanderling Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Corolla Raceway and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Traveling with kids? Consider Nor'Banks Sailing and Digger's Dungeon - Home of Grave Digger. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Currituck rental home booking tips:

Get the best rental value:

• To find the best value, shift your family's Currituck vacation dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer warm temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Currituck vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with family and friends at your favorite beach.
• In the Currituck area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Booking your rental property 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your rental home.
• Some property managers offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans. Check with your property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Property management companies typically offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Often, property management companies supply Currituck area visitors guide magazines which will include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

How to pick the perfect vacation home in Corolla:

• Start by having your group commit to a vacation week and a max budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. 1359 Happy Ours * 3 Min Walk to Beach has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is regularly accessible on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, reach out to the property management company before reserving your rental. Remember that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes sofa beds in living rooms.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most websites include amenity lists and search filters. Use these filters to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional pet fees or charges may be applied to your invoice.

Advice for a great stay:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• To make sure damages aren't linked to your family's visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon check in. Call the host right away to record your findings. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome visitors bothering your home life. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can often point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep your rental home locked while you're away! Don't let thieves spoil your family vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected all belongings. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the rental one final time and keep an eye out for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the manager isn't available, take video of the property to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate new reservations. They'll be thankful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.