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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis, stereo

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 183000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Currituck Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪82 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located in Whalehead Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Currituck Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Wild Horse Museum - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chill Spot - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2026 Summer with great rates. Ev friendly

You will 'Smile Away' all your everyday stress in this lovely seaside home. See our weekly rates!
Lots of attention to detail, the nice furnishings are
sure to delight your group. Enjoy a good book while sitting on the covered
deck, bask in the sun by the pool or go exploring on a leisurely bike ride.

Three of bedrooms have work place desks and monitors. We have high speed internet (500+Mbs and wireless LAN) and a network printer onsite
Great place to home office / telecommunte and be AT THE BEACH

Third Floor offers King master, greatroom, a fully stainless kitchen and powder room.

Mid-level has 4 bedrooms (1 is master King w/full bath) 2 full baths and
also has 1 with King and Trundle, 1 with 2 twins, and 1 with 4 Bunks.

Note that the 4 bunks are for children under 75 lbs each. These are not for teens or adults.

First Floor has a gameroom with pool table, wet bar w/full-size refrigerator,
2 Queen bedrooms (both with their own lockout full baths).



OUTSTANDING FEATURES AND EXTRAS:
Private Pool (28x14); New Hot Tub;
9 TV's; Includes Blue Ray, Netflix, 50' HDTV. Flat screens in all rooms.
Wireless LAN Very High Speed Internet
Pool Table;
2 Refrigerators;
2 Microwaves;
Screened Porch; 2-levels of decks w/Furniture;
Pool Furniture;
Outdoor shower in pool area,
large Hot Tub, new kitchen in 2024.

Beach Chairs;
Beach Cart,
Beach Accessories;

Ping Pong;
Volleyball;
Porch rocking glider;
Boogie Boards;
Horseshoes;
Basketball Goal.
Cornhole set
Sorry no pets

NON-SMOKING
25 year old leaseholder minimum. Family groups only. No rentals to HS/Colllege groups.

Keywords: Luxury Beach Home, Private pool, Very High Speed Internet, HDTVs in all rooms. Hot Tub/Spa,
Features an ADT security system with 3 outdoor cameras and a ring video doorbell.

All the TVs can be used for many of the popular streaming services such as Amazon and YouTube and Hulu. Some TVs have local service over the air. You will need to use your own streaming accounts.

EV Charger available for nominal fee - J1772 connector
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed. Housekeeping is available on request.

Property manager

John W. Carter

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking is allowed anywhere on this property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children must be supervised at pool and spa.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Whalehead Beach within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. You'll also find Currituck Beach and Currituck Beach Lighthouse within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking and electric car charging available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Fall with low rates. Ev friendly a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Fall with low rates. Ev friendly?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional), which is about 29.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Fall with low rates. Ev friendly?

Yes, every accommodation at A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2025 Fall with low rates. Ev friendly comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.

A Beach Vacation Gem. Booking 2026 Summer with great rates. Ev friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property met our needs very well with the number of bedrooms and baths and overall size. There was enough space for the kids and teens to do what they preferred, yet for us all 17 of us to be together for meal times and games. The pool was a huge hit with the extremely hot weather and we would never commit to another property without one. The Corolla location was nice being on the northern portion of the OBX, not as busy as other locations south. The Host was great and very much on top of every aspect of our stay and wanted to make sure everything was up to or exceeded our expectations. A great host and a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at the beach

We loved the property—great location—easily accessible to get to the beach, stores, restaurants and bike paths. We loved riding bikes from the property over to the lighthouse and around Corolla. John was an excellent host and communicator. The property had a great amount of indoor and outdoor space for our group of 10. We enjoyed that the property had lots of games and puzzles as we are game people! And the kitchen was stocked better than any vrbo I’ve ever been too—you would have anything you need to cook in the kitchen. Also loved that it had two very new fridges to use to store all our food and drinks. Loved all the beach stuff that you could use at the beach that was already there-wagon, chairs, boogie boards. I’d definitely recommend Smileaway to anyone coming to Corolla to vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couldn't Ask for More

This is the est house in 8 years of renting on OBX. The house was close to the Beach a short walk and very convenient to shopping and dining. We had a great time. The first house cancelled on us and I was a little leery of the revue. I don't know what these people were complaining about the host was very courteous to us and responsive. This house had everything you could want and need. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. The pool and hot tub were clean in great shape. The house had every convenience in the kitchen. The family agreed that this house was a great find. We will be back. Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

colleen n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous family vacation

This was our first vacation with my entire family in many years. The property and the owner, John were absolutely perfect! House is spacious, beautiful and has so much already there to make our stay awesome! I can’t say enough about the house and location. Extremely close to beach and far enough for your own personal space. So many things to do close by. Owner communication was completely on point and extremely quick response to any questions. I would highly recommend to everyone! We want to go back again!! Thank you John for your beautiful house and hospitality! Colleen Naylor
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach House

We had a great time! Communication with the Host was excellent. The kitchen was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Smile Away

This house is in a prime location with a very easy walk to the beach and many shop and restaurants close by. The house had all your kitchen needs and the towels for the pool was super nice to have
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outer Banks Family vacation

Perfect for our family. We had 16 total family members. There was plenty room for everyone to do what they wanted The pool and hot tub were a big hit. Ideal location. Short walk to the beach and close to shopping and fun activities. Owner responded quickly to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Our large group of family and friends — 8 adults and 7 kids/teens — had a wonderful time in this spacious and clean home. We hope to be able to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Connection

This property was perfect for our annual family vacation! We enjoyed the proximity to the boardwalk to the beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon, and the sand volleyball court in the evening. The house was clean and well maintained with lots of room for the family. We also appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with amenities. We highly recommend 'SmileAway' as a perfect location to connect with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Corolla Vacation

This was a multi family vacation. We had 11 adults. Very comfortable location. Short walk over to the beach, and the property has a nice pool and a hot tub. Well maintained and in good shape. Great time was had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fabulous family fun

Great! Lots to do though rec room games needed a few fixes Pool and volleyball court were wonderful! Most bedrooms great, though bunk room a bit tight for teens; closets too full of things so not enough room for our stuff. But not a huge problem, we just moved a few things around. . Lovely kitchen but a bit crowded with extra things Mr. Carter was very accommodating and got us things quickly when we were missing them. Thank you! We had a memorable week together as a family of 18!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JoLinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Entire Family Vacation

Smile Away was the perfect place for a vacation with our adult children and their families. A close and easy walk to the beach for all ages and the pool and hot tub were all perfect for our crew. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Plenty of dishes, utensils, pans, and appliances needed for a large crowd. The games were up-to-date and pieces all there which was a pleasant surprise. The layout of all the rooms allowed for privacy for everyone when it was wanted and their was plenty of room when we all wanted to gather. When contacting the owner, communication was quick and helpful. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Corolla fun

Smile Away had everything that we needed -pool, hot tub, games, enough beds. Wasn't that clean however(4 out of 5 stars.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Deidre S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, great location, beware the owner

The kitchen is well stocked, the house is spacious. Sleeps 20 means 3 to a king size bed. Not enough pillow cases for the pillows. The owner constantly sent in people to do ‘maintenance’ without warning, even though he knew I had 12 girls in the house. Constantly wanted proof of who was in the house-had to submit drivers licenses twice, had to take pictures in front of the house as proof of being there. He gave the door pin to a stranger who snuck in to count the people in the house and said he didn’t need to explain. We had girls sleeping, dressing and walking around in PJs. He behaves wildly inappropriately. Pity, because it’s a great venue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

virginia r., Clarksburg wv

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Our only concern was the distance to the beach was further than we expected. And carrying groceries up three floors. Lol Overall was a beautiful, clean house and pool for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, clean home

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was clean and easy to check in to. The beds were very comfortable and the set up of the home was easy to accommodate our large family. The kids really enjoyed the pool and easy access yo the beach. There were two nice sized wagons we could take to the beach and load up our chairs and lunch. The house has all the accommodations needed for a big family. We would definitely visit this area of outerbanks again! Favorite coffee shop: The Kind Cup Favorite beach area: coral beach access within the neighborhood. Also 10/10 recommend driving on 4x4 beach to see the wild horses!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great time. House was great in good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evangelia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends and Family vaca

Great house to host multiple families! Location was perfect and everything was clean and ready to use!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Somaly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay!!!

We loved staying here!! The house is so spacious, the pool and jacuzzi was fun and relaxing, and it was a quick walk to the beach. It’s also located in a very central location, we didn’t have to travel far for food or excursions which was nice. We only wish that the volleyball court was ready for us to play in but other than that, our family made some really great memories there. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Eleanor P.

Property had many amenities which were great however we were all adults and some of us had difficult

Her entire family had a very good time at this property because they were many many amenities and the pool was lovely however the property needs a lot of updating and a lot of cleaning up when I read on the web about steps to the beach I thought it meant walking there but it actually means lots and lots of steps to go up and down which made it difficult for a lot of us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach house

Beautiful home in a wonderful location. Short walk to the beach. The house had everything we needed for small children and the beach. John was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need!

Beautiful home equipped with everything you need for a relaxing week! Close to the beach with chairs and beach items already available!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Editt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Communication

It was easy to communicate with the owner. The house is nice and the location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Janea G., Clayton

Whale house

Overall the place was better in person than based on the pictures. My only gripe was appliances and curtains hadn’t been cleaned and had stains on them. For the price of the home this house should have been immaculate. My family enjoyed their stay. Good home. Owner make sure you communicate any issues and available for any issues and concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay.

The house was very beautiful and had all the equipment we needed to enjoy our stay. John was in touch with us if we needed anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021