What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 17
• 6 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Time to savor the best of Corolla! “What the Shell” is an adorable oceanfront home with a private pool, hot tub, and a great rec room to keep the kids happy! Three master bedrooms give the adults the privacy they need. The kids will appreciate the pool table, ping pong table, and basketball goal! This home was meant for your family to spend time together playing and bonding on your week at the beach. Tastefully decorated and appointed, you will feel at home as soon as you step in the door.

“What the Shell” is in Crown Point, offering tennis courts and a community pool if the teens want to gather outside. You can even walk to eateries and shop in the Tim Buck II shopping center. The kids will appreciate watching the turtles in the canals on Crown Point Drive on the way in and out. Bring bicycles because the multi-use path is there for running and cycling. The historic Corolla Lighthouse and Whalehead Club are just mins. away by car. The 4-wheel drive area is also just a few miles north for adventurous folk with 4-wheel drive cars. Take the opportunity to hop on a Wild Horse Tour bus and leave the driving to the pros! You will make memories for a lifetime at this impressive vacation destination.

Top-Level: Great Room with Roku TV, Coffee Bar, Deck Access, Additional Sitting Area, Kitchen with Bar seats 6, Dining Table seats 12, Hall Half Bathroom, King Master Bedroom with TV and 2 Sink Vanity.

Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access; King Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access; Hall Full Bathroom, Queen Bedroom with TV; Bedroom with 2 Duo Bunk beds and TV; Laundry with Washer and Dryer.

Ground-Level: Rec Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Wet Bar with Fridge, Intelligent TV, and Access to Gated Pool Deck, Hall Full Bathroom, Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed.

Extras: Private Pool (23 x 8), Hot Tub (8), Wireless Internet Access, Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, 2 Refrigerators, Fireplace Not Operational, Gas Grille, Basketball Goal, No Smoking, FAMILY PETS NOT ACCEPTED, Parking: 6 Vehicles.

Community Extras: Community Pool, Community Tennis.

Additional luxury details:
Private Pools are open from May 3, 2024 until October 13, 2024 and May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round. Fireplace seen in photos is non-functioning and not available for use.

All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a modest fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.

Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.

Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.

The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, kids, and extended family members visiting at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.

About the Area

Located in Corolla, this vacation home is on the beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Wild Horse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and The Sanderling Spa. Corolla Raceway and Nor'Banks Sailing are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Currituck vacation rental booking tips:

Getting the most from your rental home budget:

• Booking your vacation rental in Fall or Spring is our best tip for saving money on your vacation. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable properties.
• In the Currituck area, The earlier you can reserve a home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are booked early. Reserving your rental up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to search for and book your rental property.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host whether your family qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
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