House in Corolla, NC

$1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa

$1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa

Photo gallery for $1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa

East View Overlooking Oceanfront Pool and Ocean
West Elevation Overlooking Landscaping and Driveways to Carports for 4 Cars
Sunrise at Castle by the Sea
View from Top East Deck overlooking Pool, Hot Tub, Baby Pool, Waterfall & Ocean
View of ocean from East Elevation Top Deck

Overview of $1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa

9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
7 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 18520 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Corolla, NC
  • Popular LocationCurrituck Beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCurrituck Beach Lighthouse19 min walk
  • Popular LocationWild Horse Museum3 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed

7 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet

Bathroom 9

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

$1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa

Open weeks in June, July and August of 2020 reflect a discount of up to $1,000.

With a new private walkway from the oceanfront pool over the dunes and directly onto the beach, this stunning oceanfront home was built as close to the ocean as possible and was custom designed to maximize exceptional ocean views from every room.

Enjoy spectacular sunrises over the ocean, play in the 40’ pool with elevated baby pool and 4’ waterfall, then relax under the stars in the poolside hot tub at your very own “Castle by the Sea”!

The house features 4 master bedroom suites on the oceanfront, 3 additional bedrooms on the west side of the house, and 8 bathrooms including the poolside cabana. New upgrades are added each year, including: Oceanfront hot tub for 7; 65” 4K TV in raised living area; Kitchen tile; New tile, vanities and fixtures in 2 bathrooms; 53” HD TV in Master Bedroom on top level; 40” HD TV in Game Room; Private walkway from oceanfront pool cabana over dunes right onto the beach; Professional quality pool table; Repainted interior, Updated bedroom décor; 6 HDTV's and Blu-ray 5.1 surround sound system.

Arise early for a cup of coffee with family or friends (on the elevated gazebo with built-in seating at the end of the private boardwalk), and share the experience of spectacular sunrises illuminating the ocean waves with purple, pink and red hues.

Spread your towels, your tent and even your playpen (from the house’s baby closet) on the beach at the end of the private walkway for a day of tanning and playing in the roaring ocean waves—all visible from the Raised Living Area, Dining Room, Breakfast Room and Master Bedroom by members of your party who prefer or need to remain inside.

When it’s time to relax in the shade, return to your “Castle” where you can play in the 40' x 20' oceanfront pool with elevated baby pool and 4' waterfall or read on the pool deck, one of 4 other decks or in the library-- private places even with large family groups. You can even request to have the pool heated for an additional fuel fee.

Prepare dinner in the fully-stocked kitchen with excellent ocean views, downdraft grill, oven, 2 Cooktops, Micro-convection oven, 2 Dishwashers, 2 Coffee Makers, 2 Blenders, Food Processor, Crockpot, Pots, Pans and Wet Bar with free-standing icemaker. Then serve the whole family at the dining room table for 10, the Breakfast Room for 6 or the Library for 4.

When the day is done, relax under the stars in the oceanfront, top-of-the-line, therapeutic spa with integrated MP3 Bluetooth 5 speaker system, LED water columns, custom waterfall , exterior LED lighting and jumbo footwell jets.

Before retiring to one of 4 master bedroom suites, sip a glass of wine with friends and family on the upper level decks while admiring the mesmerizing light of the historic Corolla lighthouse that has served as a warning beacon for ships off the Outer Banks for almost 150 years.

Watch your favorite show or movie on the 65” 4K TV with Surround Sound in the Raised Living Area, or play a competitive game on the professional pool table.

For a more tranquil setting, sit in the rockers or glider on the oceanfront decks and let the stresses of the world slip away to the comforting rhythm of the rolling waves. Or, from the decks on the north and west sides of your “Castle” let your mind drift to the tales of the Outer Banks while you observe the warning beacon of the historic Corolla Lighthouse guiding the fishing vessels on their nightly rounds along the coast.

Top Level: Enjoy the endless ocean view from the built-in bench seat under the window wall in the elevated sitting area with a fireplace, 65” 4K TV, Blu-ray Player, and 5.1 Surround Sound System. The fully furnished gourmet kitchen has 2 cooktops, 2 dishwashers, an island seating 5, and a wet bar with icemaker. Seat the whole crowd for meals at two dining tables overlooking the ocean, and another table in the adjacent library. This level has a half bath off the kitchen and a Master Bedroom with Queen bed, HDTV/DVD combo, 5.1 Surround Sound, Whirlpool overlooking the ocean, separate Shower and an adjoining Nursery with Permanent Crib, Changing Table, and Daybed.

Mid Level: Master Bedroom #2 in Center of East side of house with King bed, HDTV/DVD, Desk, Whirlpool Tub with Shower, Master Bedroom #3 on Northeast corner of house with Queen bed, HDTV/DVD combo and adjoining Bathroom with 2 person Whirlpool Tub overlooking ocean and a separate Shower; Master Bedroom #4 on Southeast corner of house with Queen bed, HDTV/DVD combo and adjoining Bathroom with 2 person Whirlpool Tub overlooking ocean and a separate Shower. All 3 master bedrooms have access to the oceanfront deck overlooking the pool. Bedroom #5 has a Double bed and a Single Bed (sleeping a total of 3 persons) TV, access to deck with beautiful ocean views and hallway access to bathroom #5. Bedroom #6 has a Pyramid Bed with Double bed on bottom and Single bed on top (sleeping a total of 3 persons) and a bunk set with two single beds (sleeping a total of 2 persons), TV, access to deck with beautiful ocean views and hallway access to bathroom #6.

Ground Level: Devoted to play, this level has a professional grade pool table, Full-size Commercial Grade Cabinet Arcade Machine with over 3,500 classic arcade games (including Asteroids, Centipede, Donkey Kong, Galaga, NBA Jam, Off Road Challenge, PacMan, Galaga, Space Invaders) 24 Cu. Ft. Side by Side Refrigerator, 5.1 surround sound receiver, TV, DVD player, mirrored Exercise Room, Half Bath, Queen sleep sofa, HDTV, and DVD player. There is also a laundry room with Washer, Dryer, Ironing Board, Drying Rack and Iron. Outside, you will find a fully fenced and gated pool area with multi-tiered sun and shade decks, a Hot Tub, gated Baby Pool with waterfall, Cabana with Shower, Toilet, Sink, separate Changing Room, and a private beach walkway with dune-top seating.

Extras: Private pool (20’ X 40’)--available from May 1 to September 30 (heated upon request with additional charge), Hot Tub, WIFI, Fireplace, 6 HD tv's, 7 DVD players, Blu-ray player, 3 Stereo Receivers w/ 5.1 Surround Sound, Games, Books, 2 Dishwashers, 2 Icemakers, 4 whirlpools, Permanent Crib, Pack ‘N Play, High Chair, Baby Gate, Basketball Goal, Poolside Picnic Table, Baby Swing, Fish Cleaning Table w/sink, Private Walkway onto beach. No smoking. No pets.

Keywords: Castle by the Sea, Oceanfront, Beachfront, Beach House, Outer Banks Rental Home, OBX, Oceanfront with pool, Northern Outer Banks

Property manager

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood 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 Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Currituck Beach - 2 min walk
  • Whalehead - 17 min walk
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 19 min walk
  • Wild Horse Museum - 3 min drive
  • Corolla Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • Off The Wall Tap House - 9 min drive
  • Sun Fish Grill - 6 min drive
  • Sundogs Sports Bar & Grill - 6 min drive
  • Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - 14 min walk
  • The Chill Spot - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does $1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is $1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at $1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at $1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is $1000 OFF-OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa w/audio;Walkwa located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located on the beach, just steps away from Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whale Head Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ernie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great Thanksgiving get away
Very nice spacious house ......oceanfront in great neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house & location for our family of 13
Great house and location for our family of 7 adults, 1 teenager, and 5 children 12 & under. Lots of bedroom and bathroom options, pool, hot tub, game room, large dining table, books, games, and all the amenities. Great ocean views from great decks. The expansive beach really is just over the dune behind the house. Corolla has everything we needed. Some of the commercial activities may be more of a drive away, but we didn't need those things. The house decor is slightly dated, but that had zero impact on our stay. 3 stories, so get ready for some effort by old knees. Great for our family and we would rent that again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a wonderful stay The house , pool and beach were Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Family Vacation
We had the best week in this Castle by the Sea!! The layout of the house was perfect for a family, with ample cooking space in the kitchen, and tons of room for family meals and games in the dining room area. The bedrooms were all well sized and very comfortable. One of our favorite admiring activities was sitting on the top deck with our coffee watching for dolphins. The pool area was perfect for our group with plenty of space to spread out. It also gets late afternoon shade which was perfect for when we were ready to get out of the sun, but not quite done playing for the day. The beach was just a short walk away, which was perfect for families with little kids who can’t decide where they want to be. Also, after dinner time, the beach was very quiet, leaving plenty of space for afternoon beach games and quiet gatherings to watch the stars. There is plenty to do right near the house if you want to get out with restaurants, putt putt go karts and grocery stores all right within a 10 minute or less drive. If you have littles, this house has so much for them! Indoor and pool toys as well as DVDS. We did have an issue with the one of the AC units, but I only include that to say that the owner was very quick to respond to get someone in for a fix as soon as possible. These things happen, but the response time was very much appreciated. If we make our way back to Corolla, we will definitely be looking at staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week at castle by the sea!
What a view from every room! 18 of us (mixed ages from 50-4) stayed for the week. House had plenty of space for all of us and was clean. Kiddie pool was nice for the little ones to splash around in. Great beach access. House had a lot of great amenities. Host was responsive and accommodating. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill

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Our four children and Father-in-Law (who lived with us until he passed away at age 96) all enjoy the many faces of the ocean--from calm blue waves lapping on the wide beach to churning whitecaps generated by storms at sea.

After vacationing on the beaches of New Jersey as children, we enjoyed our first family reunions on the beaches of Delaware and Virginia which were too crowded for us. We then moved our reunions farther south to the clean, family-friendly beaches of North Carolina.

Renting first in Duck for a couple of years, we started moving farther north each year in search of larger homes with more amenities and less crowded beaches. After many years of searching, we found our perfect beach community—Corolla. This community offered some of the nicest homes on the Outer Banks with less traffic and uncrowded beaches because it was literally the “end of the road”. North of Corolla, there is no asphalt road; transportation is by 4 wheel drive vehicles driving on the beach.

During our vacations at each of the houses at which we stayed over the years, we made mental notes of features that had worked well for the three generations attending our family reunions. When it was time to build our first beach house, “Castle in the Air”, Bill devoted over 600 hours on a CAD system to incorporate the best features from each of those houses.

We understood the importance of addressing the varied needs of individuals during a multi-generational vacation. Children need an area in which to be children and to play without infringing on the private space required by some adults using the vacation to de-stress. Comfortable beds for all, multiple TV’s so everyone can simultaneously watch their favorite shows, a quality sound system for listening to music, a fully-stocked kitchen with an excellent ocean view, a quiet Sun Room overlooking hundreds of acres of an undeveloped Estuarine Sanctuary.

Bill satisfied all of these requirements in designing the house after which he

Why they chose this property

Following three years of rave reviews by our guests at "Castle in the Air", we decided to build a second, larger home as close to the ocean as federal and state laws would permit. Using the floorplan about which our guests had showered us with compliments at Castle in the Air, we bumped the exterior walls out 3 feet in each direction, adding almost 2000 square feet of living area: a Breakfast Room overlooking the oceanfront pool and the ocean, three master bedroom bathrooms with two person spas overlooking the ocean and an even larger heated, inground, gunite pool—this time with a separate heated baby pool and oceanfront cabana with a private walkway directly to the beach.

Again, Patrice chose the interior furnishings and decorated the house with her unique, artistic beach décor that she offers for sale at her Etsy shop, Sea Treasure by Patrice.

This larger, oceanfront property we named, “Castle by the Sea”. Designed for multiple generations, this property has also consistently received outstanding reviews by guests—many of whom return year after year to enjoy the upgrades we add to the house during each offseason.

What makes this property unique

Castle by the Sea was designed to accommodate multiple generations. With four master bedroom suites that overlook the ocean and two additional bedrooms on the West side of the house that can easily accommodate two more adults and six children, the house is comfortable for extended family groups.

The open kitchen was designed with a center island that serves as a gathering place for the family while the cook has both company and excellent views of the ocean.

The library is a favorite of grandparents and those who enjoy a little quiet time while easily participating in all of the family fun.

The middle level is for sleeping, and the ground level is for recreation, particularly suited to children, teenagers and men who like to play pool. The pool table overlooks the oceanfront pool, and the cabana from the oceanfront pool opens to a private walkway onto the beach.

We make improvements to the property each year. For example, during recent off-seasons, we installed new tile in the kitchen, upgraded two of the bathrooms with new tile, vanity and fixtures. We installed a 65” 4K TV in the raised living area, a 53” HD TV in Master Bedroom 31 and a 40” HD TV in the Game Room.

We also repainted the interior of the property and completed a new commercial quality walkway from the oceanfront pool cabana over the dune and onto the beach. In this way, we like to keep our properties current and comfortable for our guests.
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