This vacation home places you next to Outer Banks Beaches and within a 15-minute walk of Corolla Raceway. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Currituck Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
Currituck Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
Corolla Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 69 min drive
Restaurants
Off The Wall Tap House - 5 min drive
Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - 7 min drive
Sun Fish Grill - 17 min walk
The Chill Spot - 5 min drive
North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - 15 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool
Time to enjoy the best of Corolla! “What the Shell” is an adorable oceanfront house 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 love the pool table, ping pong table, and basketball goal! This house 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 restaurants and shop in the Tim Buck II shopping center. The kids will love watching the turtles in the canals on Crown Point Drive on the way in and out. Bring bikes because the multi-use path is there for jogging and biking. The historic Corolla Lighthouse and Whalehead Club are just minutes away by car. The 4-wheel drive area is also just a few miles north for adventurous folk with 4-wheel drive vehicles. 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 amazing 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 Bunks and TV; Laundry with Washer and Dryer.
Ground-Level: Rec Room with Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Wet Bar with Refrigerator, Smart TV, and Access to Gated Pool Deck, Hall Full Bathroom, Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed.
Extras: 2025 Beach Gear Credit, Private Pool (23 x 8), Hot Tub (8), Wireless Internet Access, Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, 2 Refrigerators, Fireplace Not Operational, Gas Grill, Basketball Goal, No Smoking, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Parking: 6 Cars.
Community Extras: Community Pool, Community Tennis.
Additional amenity details: Private Pools are open from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. 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. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 23, 2025 and August 31, 2025.
All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small 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, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.
Property manager
Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Minimum check-in age: 24
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Property is also known as
521112
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Corolla, just steps from Outer Banks Beaches. You'll also find Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What amenities will couples enjoy at What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool?
At this beachfront vacation home, there are many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.
Does What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool have a hot tub?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
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 28.7 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool?
Yes, every accommodation at What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.
What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool Reviews
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8/10 Good
Dayna D.
Sep 15, 2024
Family/friends get away
House was very nice and well appointed! We were all comfortable hanging in the living area! Beautiful ocean views from upper deck and windows!! Our families had a wonderful time! Used the pool and hot tub. Great house and great time!
Dayna D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
claudia k.
Jul 17, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, didn't care for Carolla, too built up and nothing to do
House needs a deep clean to include air return vents which are filthy. Also windows not clean, The entrance door was full of streaks, hand prints, very off putting,
In general very nice place but cleaning team needs to be evaluated,