A Golden Opportunity: Semi-Oceanfront w\/Heated Pool, Hot Tub and Across from Beach! - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 6 Bedrooms
• 6 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2208 square feet

A Golden Opportunity: Semi-Oceanfront home in the Whalehead Beach Community in Corolla with a private heated pool, hot tub and is located directly across from the beach!

Bed Sizes (after new addition is complete): 3 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 2 Bunk Beds

New for 2025: Two new bedrooms along with 3 additional bathrooms will be added along with a new great room with additional seating!

Don't miss this golden opportunity to visit a slice of heaven in Whalehead! Located on a semi-oceanfront lot, A Golden Opportunity is a freshly refreshed 6 bedroom, 6 bath home that is just steps away from the beach. Conveniently located across from the beach access, you and your group will be at the beach with your toes in the sand in no time!

Inside the home, coastal appeal and modern amenities blend seamlessly to create the ideal spot for your OBX vacation. The top level of the home offers expansive vistas and sun decks accepting you to catch glimpses of the ocean while you sip your morning coffee, or savor your meals in the screened porch overlooking the beach. All of the bedrooms are on the mid-level, making them simple to access while giving everybody a peaceful place to relax after a busy day of exploring Corolla. Spending time outside on the pool deck will be the highlight of the trip. Enclosed in its own private yard, you'll have access to a huge heated pool (pool heat can be added on for an additional fee) along with a hot tub and picnic area, covered by the pergola. Try your skills at a volleyball game with your own private court in the backyard.

Exploring the Outer Banks: While in Corolla, you can't miss out on visiting the many shopping, eating and sightseeing options on the north-end of the OBX. Just to the north of the home, you'll find Whalehead Park, which is home to the Whalehead Club which sits right on the sound, ideal for catching charming sunsets over the water. Take a climb up the Currituck Lighthouse and capture vistas of the Outer Banks from the sky!

Beach Access: Just a fast walk from the home! Head north out of the driveway and cross Lighthouse Drive at Herring Street. The beach access has a cleared dune walkover for painless access.

Heated pools are available Week Prior to Easter through Memorial Day and Labor Day Week through Mid-October.
Pools are set at a comfortable 78-80 degrees during the heated season. Please note that for optimal performance, outside temperatures must remain around 60 degrees or warmer. Various weather conditions such as wind speed and direction can affect the heat performance.

No Smoking/Vaping. No Family Animals Accepted. Private pools open Easter through Columbus Day.

All reservations are offered to purchase travel insurance for an additional 7.75% of your rent and taxes. Please refer to the rental agreement you will be signing to accept or decline this coverage as your refund in the time of cancellation will be dependent on your acceptance in most situations. All guests must sign and return a rental agreement before reservations are confirmed. Payment for travel insurance, if accepted, will be processed upon receipt of this signed agreement.

Standard cancellation policy is: CANCELLATION POLICY and SUBSTITUTIONS - Any changes, including changing dates, switching of properties, or complete cancellations will invoke the cancellation policy. Agent recommends all Renters purchase travel insurance offered at time of booking to protect them in the event of an unexpected event affecting their vacation. Please visit www.TripPreserver.com for more information. Agent cannot offer future credits or immediate refunds for unexpected cancellations due to emergencies regardless of the situation, including but not limited to weather events and acts of God, unexpected illnesses, injury or death, changing of plans, or job loss. Please do not ask. All cancellations are subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) cancellation fee. Cancellations must be submitted to Agent in writing (e-mail is acceptable). In the event of cancellation, no refund of monies paid will be made unless the Property is re-rented for the same price and time period of this original vacation rental agreement. If the Property is re-rented for a lesser price or time period, the original Tenant will receive a refund for the difference between the originally agreed upon rental amount and the rebooked rental amount as Owner is entitled to receive the full amount of the original rental agreement. Agent will make every effort to re-rent the Property at the full amount. Tenant acknowledges that Agent has full discretion on negotiating rental prices in an effort to get the Property re-rented and make the Owner whole, while also attempting to get the Tenant the highest refund possible.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighborhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. 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

Tips and Tricks to get the best Currituck vacation home experience:

Find your best deal:

• In the Currituck area, The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best vacation rentals are booked very early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your rental home.
• Summertime is the most expensive season along the coast of NC. To get the best value, consider shifting your trip dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer excellent temperatures, less crowded beaches, and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer.
• Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts or promotional rates for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites often offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Find a copy of your local Currituck visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great local information, visitors guides have deals for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Use filters to narrow your rental search:

• Start by selecting your a vacation week and a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the bed configuration your family needs. A Golden Opportunity: Semi-Oceanfront w\/Heated Pool, Hot Tub and Across from Beach! has 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally accessible online. If you don't see them listed, contact the property owner before you book the home. Note that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Traveling with pets? Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Make sure to ask before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Additional fees or charges may be applied to your contract.
• If there's a certain Currituck attraction you love, keep an eye out for rentals that are either nearby, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. .

More tips for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are away, just like you would at home.
• Upon check-in, make note of any issues with the property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant visitors disrupting your life at home. Apply the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently help. Who better to ask where to get the best seafood, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Re-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your belongings on check-out day. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property one final time and keep an eye out for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, ensure that you take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave feedback! Hosts rely on good reviews to drive future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationers will will be grateful for your feedback find their best vacation rental. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.