Sea Forever--Oceanside 8-10 BR; Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Gardens! - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 24
• 8 Bedrooms
• 7 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 4604 square feet

Welcome to Sea Forever, one of the premier vacation beach homes in Corolla, Outer Banks! Guests appreciate to rent our OBX home for family get-togethers, anniversaries, weddings, and other special occasions year round. We are a 3 min. walk to Whalehead Beach and a bicycle ride to shopping, dining, and groceries! Although this is a new listing, we are experienced owners who have rented for over 12 years. In 2023 we installed new floor and rugs, painted the interior, hung new photos and decor, added new outdoor furnishings, and replenished our linen. We are proud to provide so many amenities that other homes do not, including tons of bicycles, beach gear, pool items, kids toys, kitchen luxuries, streaming TVs, additional towels, blankets, luxury sheets, and many starter supplies. Why go the additional step? Because we care about your comfort and want you and your family to have fun.

Your day starts when we let our renters use the pool, outside grille areas, and garden during the cleaning turnover day after the previous renters leave, so you can picnic, sit by the pool, or visit the beach and not lose any precious vacation time. Not many others in OBX will do that for you. Inside, persons of all ages and abilities can use the elevator to carry groceries and move wheelchairs to access all floors. We freshly increased our internet speed up to 1 gig for better streaming and are providing our own subscription to Netflix and YouTube TV, with games for PlayStation IV and Wii in the theater room.

On the 3rd floor, you will find the Great Room with broad vistas, cathedral ceilings, and a buttery yellow leather sectional with two seating areas for reading and watching tv. The fireplace is available year round. The dining room seats 12 with 4 additional seats at the bar. The kitchen is supplied with good pots and pans for those family meals, two dishwashers, plenty of dishes, and so much more. This floor also has a half bath and the main King Ensuite bedroom with a chair, TV, and a enormous full bathroom boasting a hottub tub as well as a shower. On the deck are a table and chairs for picnicking and calming chairs with exceptional vistas of the ocean.

The mid-level (2nd floor) is primarily bedrooms and a den for relaxing with each room having a streaming TV. There are two King Ensuite bedrooms, a Queen handicapped-accessible bedroom with a full wheelchair-accessible bathroom across the hall, a Twin Ensuite bedroom, and a washer-dryer near the elevator. The den with deck access can be used as a separate sleeping area with a pull-out Queen couch bed with linens included. The mid-level has two decks front and back with new rockers, tables, and chairs.

The 1st floor has a King, a Queen, and Twin bedrooms sharing a full bathroom. You will find another full laundry room, pool table and couch, a kitchenette, and a giant TV in the recreational room. A colorful theater room has a pull-out Queen couch bed with linens and three chairs, as well as a kids toy and book area. Each bedroom, rec room, and theater room has streaming TVs. You can access the pool and grille areas from the rec room.

The outside is made for fun and relaxing. Our heated salt-water pool is 16’ x 32’ surrounded by new loungers, tables, and chairs. There is a propane grille and griddle and picnic tables. In the shade garden is a firepit with tons of comfortable seating. Lush landscaping in front will keep you cool outside with a huge grass area in back of the pool for ball games. There are plenty of bicycles for all age groups in the carport as well as another dryer. It is a 3-min short walk down Dolphin Street two blocks to the beach access; check our Google Maps location because our hosting site sometimes mistakenly says we are a 3-4 min drive instead of a walk to the beach.

We have a dedicated cleaner that has been with us for 12 years and knows the home well. Cleaning an 8 BR home that is nearly 5,000 sq ft especially after a sizable group or event takes time to do well, so frankly we usually are not able to offer early check-in. We use the entire time between renters to clean, which is more than property management companies that clean multiple homes a day can reliably do. That said, our cleaner will let renters in to use the upper floors if cleaning properly requires more time after 4 pm.

We are proud to be hands-on owners and will respond to your questions and concerns promptly before and during your stay. Before booking, you will need to use the "contact owner" option to ask questions online. We will have only 24 hours to complete a booking request. After booking we look forward to talking with you when we are given contact information.

Please note that a signed rental agreement with the owner is required before booking is final. Guests staying overnight also must be identified in the rental agreement and agree to the rental agreement and guide book, per new NC law. During high season, units are weekly Sunday to Sunday in 2024 but flexible off-season except holidays. As is customary with many OBX beach homes now, there are 2 outdoor cameras facing the driveway and front door. No camera is ever inside or in back of home at the pool for your privacy. This is also a stringently pet-complimentary home due to allergies and same day turnovers limiting cleaning time for pet dander/fur. Our refund policy is firm, meaning you get a 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighborhood in Corolla. Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Traveling with kids? Consider Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Nor'Banks Sailing. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Rental home tips and tricks:

Getting the most from your spending budget:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Corolla. To find the best value, change your group's vacation week to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer great weather, less crowded beaches, and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Currituck vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• In the Currituck area, The earlier your group can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The best rental properties are booked very early. Booking your vacation home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Property managers typically offer renters an option to add trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a bank account-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for more information.
• Look for your local Currituck area magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitor guides have coupons for local shops and restaurants.

Filter your rental search:

• Select your vacation dates and budget.
• Note the number beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Sea Forever--Oceanside 8-10 BR; Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Gardens! has 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Currituck rental home search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is often accessible online. If they are not listed, reach out to the property manager before you reserve the vacation property. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to determine what configuration is suitable for your vacation group.
• Does your group require particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are included before booking
• Are you traveling with furry, four-legged family members? 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. Ask your host before booking, and study your rental agreement! Additional fees or applied to your contract.

More tips for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Save the instructions to your smartphone, and take a printed copy.
• Upon arrival, record any issues with the rental property and immediately contact the owner. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respect the neighborhood. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Lock your rental home while you are away. Protect your property!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Go through the property a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the host is not available, remember to take video and pictures of the rental to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent ratings to stimulate future reservations. They'll be much obliged for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationers will will be grateful for your experience find their best vacation home. 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 reasonably to solve it.