Unbeatable Location! Steps to the beach, Beautiful Interior. - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 5 Bedrooms
• 6 Bathrooms
• Cottage

**NEW Spa coming May 2024!

Welcome to the Outer Banks best kept secret! Hornets Hideaway is a freshly refreshed, semi-oceanfront rental home in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Located just steps from the gorgeous beaches of Corolla this vacation rental is a sure bet for a great family vacation. There are two beach access points on both sides of the property and striking ocean vistas from the top level.
Comfortably accommodating 14 guests (3 Masters complete with ensuite bathrooms), 5bd/5.5bth, with a private pool and private hot tub ( our hot tub is open year round). First level rec room with an air hockey table, enormous TV and full bathroom. Perfectly located a few short steps from the private beach with plenty of deck space to savor an afternoon nap or appreciate the handsome sunsets with a glass of wine.

Bedroom 1: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 2: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 3: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 4: Two twin bunk beds, 4 beds total
Bedroom 5: King Bed

**Linens and towels included
**We DO NOT provide beach gear or toiletries/consumables
**Please note for those with stays less then a week, pool service is set on a 2X/Wk service with one service on Saturday and one service during the midweek.

Top Level: Freshly refreshed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, non heat-conductive electric fireplace, 65" TV, sizable over-sized sectional, huge island seating an additional 4 guests, dining for 8 guests, open floor plan, captain's nook with a foosball table, entirely equipped chef's kitchen with a double oven range. 1 Master Suite with King Bed and full bath, 55" TV, non heat-conductive fireplace and private balcony with ocean vistas.

Mid Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Master Suits with full bath. Additional full bath in hallway. Both Masters have King Bed with huge TV's and access to deck or private balcony via sliders. Kids bunk bed room sleeps 4 kids with access to the mid level deck via a slider. *Please no people over 75lbs on top bunk.

Ground Level: Recreation Room with kitchenette and refrigerator. Air hockey table, bar sink and slider to pool/hot tub area. Grand flat screen TV with X Box console, Queen sleeper couch, access to full walk in shower bathroom. The bedroom on this floor has sizable intelligent TV, King bed and additional modest futon.

Outdoor living: Private Salt Water Pool. The pool is open May 15th-Oct15th and IS NOT HEATED or HEATABLE. Louisiana wood pellet grille (wood pellets NOT supplied), outdoor shower, pool loungers, modest table seats 4. Mid level deck has a hammock and patio furnishings. Mid level Master with private balcony has hammock chairs. Top deck has additional seating, Ring video cameras/security lights covering perimeter of property and pool entry.

Indoor Living: Rec room, 6 huge flat screen TV's, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Keurig Coffee maker, large island seats 4, large sectional couch, non-conductive electric fireplaces, memory foam beds, high chair, Nest thermostats and complimentary Wifi. Linens, towels and hand soap included. NO OTHER toiletries or consumables supplied.

Extras: Private pool (open May 15th-Oct15th, NON HEATED), private hot tub (open year round), basketball hoop, hammock, hammock chairs, pool loungers, Polywood patio furnishings, Louisiana Wood Pellet Grille, Outdoor shower. Rec room with Queen sleeper couch, additional refrigerator, parking for 4 cars (NO STREET PARKING), direct access to 2 beach access points and just steps to the beach!

House Rules:
-No Smoking
-No Parties, Events, Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
-No Trailers, Jet Ski's or Golf Carts allowed in Ocean Sands
-Ring Video Cameras facing exterior perimeter of property and Pool Entry Point.
-Minimum age to book 25 years
-Photo I.D. may be required upon check-in
-Please purchase trip insurance, travelers will not receive refunds if travel is affected by hurricanes/weather
-NO running AC with open windows/sliders
-NO early check in's or late check out's
-Pet friendly for 1 pet ONLY

About the Area

Located near the beach, this cottage is in Ocean Sands, a neighborhood in Corolla. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Wild Horse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. 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

Know Before you Go

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Pet Policy

1 total pets

Tricks and tips to get the very best Currituck rental home experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• In the Currituck area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best rental homes are booked early. Booking your vacation rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Reserve your Currituck rental in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds.
• Some hosts offer rate reductions for veterans. Ask your host or property manager if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Property managers frequently offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Many management companies supply Currituck area travel guide magazines that include money-saving deals, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship between the property management company and the business itself. You can also find Currituck visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Make a plan and choose the perfect Currituck rental home:

• Select dates and max budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Unbeatable Location! Steps to the beach, Beautiful Interior. has 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Currituck rentals search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed counts is generally available on booking pages. If they are not listed, email the property management company before booking the home. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
• If your group is bringing pets, you must reserve a pet-friendly property. Ask for information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Often, hosts charge additional pet fees.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. .

More considerations:

• Add the owner's phone number to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Ensure you protect the property owner (and your things!) by keeping the rental locked up while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Note any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately send them to the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are useful if a dispute arises.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like disagreeable vacationers disrupting your peace and quiet. Apply the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Locals can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to rent beach equipment, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Re-check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a great vacation? Many rental managers make it easy for travelers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was terrific, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was amiss and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make it a point as part of your comments.