1359 Happy Ours * 3 Min Walk to Beach - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 5 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

New for the 2024 Rental Season: New Kitchen, New Living Room Furnishings, New Paint!

New for the 2022 Rental Season: New TVs in all bedrooms, new kitchen appliances, new bedroom furnishings and beds, new ceiling fans, and a new poolside tiki bar!

Take Time to Unwind at Happy Ours
This photogenic oceanside vacation home is the ideal place for you and your family to appreciate the best of what Corolla has to offer. Located in the Whalehead subdivision in Corolla, Happy Ours provides the ultimate Outer Banks vacation experience with an outdoor shower, game room, basketball goal, screened porch, huge private pool, and bubbly hot tub. When it's time to head for the beach, the Bonito Street Public Beach Access, with a wooden walkway and lifeguard station, is only 0.2 miles away (a 4-min. walk).

Happy Ours features a long driveway with ample parking for you and your family group. Take a swim in the sizable private pool or shoot some hoops in the basketball goal before calming in the bubbly hot tub after a day of fun. Freshen up after a long day at the beach under the outdoor shower and don't forget to savor a drink at the all-new poolside tiki bar before heading inside to play foosball in the game room. Impress the family with your grilling skills as you fire up the day's catch on the gas grille.

On the main level, rest up for beach-day fun in one of three Queen Bedrooms, all of which have TVs, where you can relax before dozing off for the nighttime. With two sets of bunk beds rounding out the fourth bedroom on this level, Happy Ours provides a calming space for the kids to relax before hanging out with the family on the deck, which can be accessed from the bunk room as well as from two of the Queen Bedrooms.

Upstairs, on the top level, enjoy a cavernous living area with high ceilings and plenty of windows that will allow you to soak in all of that natural beach lighting. Cook up a delicious meal in the roomy, well-outfitted kitchen to eat at the bar, which seats 4, or the raised dining area, which can accommodate 8 at the enormous dining table and 4 at the table near the window. If eating outdoors is more your style, take your drink or meal out onto the screened porch where you can enjoy the brilliant Outer Banks weather at the wooden bar. Catch some z's in the spacious King Master Bedroom before taking a break on the furnished sun deck. Your stay at Happy Ours will rejuvenate and refresh you while giving you the best that the Outer Banks has to offer!

Beach Access: Bonito Street Public Beach Access - 0.2-miles/4-min. walk with wooden walkway and lifeguard.

Spectacular Town With Plenty of Activities
Although you'll never get bored when you book Happy Ours thanks to all the great amenities in the home, the town of Corolla offers countless attractions, great eateries, and fun shopping centers to ensure your vacation is filled with excitement! Take your 4x4 car to the northern tip of the beach to enjoy a ride through the sand where the Corolla Wild Mustangs roam. You'll also appreciate climbing to the top of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse or touring the Historic Whalehead Club which used to serve as a hunting lodge a century ago. To pick up a souvenir, visit The Cotton Gin or another unique store in the TimBuck II Shopping Village where you'll also find a great selection of eateries to choose from when you need a bite to eat like Mike Dianna's Grille Room, Mama Easley's, La Dolce Vita, Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream and more! If you're in the mood for a road trip, head south to Roanoke Island to discover local historic sites, a bustling waterfront downtown area, and the acclaimed NC Aquarium! No matter how you choose to spend your vacation, you'll be happy you booked Happy Ours!

Property Layout:

Top-Level: King Master Bedroom w/TV; Kitchen; Main Living Area; Elevated Dining Area; Screen Porch; Furnished Sun Deck

Mid-Level: 2 Queen Bedrooms w/TV & Deck Access; 1 Queen Bedroom w/TV; Bedroom w/2 Bunk Beds w/TV & Deck Access; 2 Hallway Bathrooms; Laundry

Ground-Level: Game Room w/ Foosball, TV & Access to Pool and Hot Tub; Half Bath

Exterior: Gated Private Pool (22'x22'); Hot Tub; Basketball Goal; Poolside Furnishings; Gas Grille

Beds: 1 King, 3 Queen, 2 Sets of Twin Bunk Beds

Whalehead Points of Interest: Whalehead park, Corolla Lighthouse, 4x4 beach. Public parking is located at Shad, Sturgeon, Perch, Bonita, and Sailfish beach accesses. - Lifeguards located at the Bonita and Shad accesses. 0.2 mile/4-min. walk to closest beach access.

*Pools are subject to availability. For open/close dates and other pool-related information, click here.

*Please note: The fireplaces are not for guest use.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighborhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips and Tricks to get the best Currituck rental home experience:

Find your perfect rental home:

• The sooner you can reserve a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are booked early. Booking your rental up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your rental property.
• Summer months are high season in Corolla. To find the best value, consider changing your family's Currituck vacation dates to the Spring or Fall seasons. May, September, and even October offer warmer weather, , and reduced traffic. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Currituck vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday near the ocean? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• Some hosts offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if special discounts are available for your family.
• Booking websites often offer customers an option to buy 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 vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for details.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. 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 stories, visitors guides have discounts for nearby accommodations and attractions.

Choosing and booking yourvacation home:

• Choose dates and max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. 1359 Happy Ours * 3 Min Walk to Beach has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Currituck rentals search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is generally available on booking websites. If you don't see them listed, contact the property owner before you reserve the home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches and bunk beds.
• Some rental properties allow pets, and others don't. Allowable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the host about allowable breeds and types before booking.
• Are you visiting for a single event or attraction? Try a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .

Advice for your stay:

• Store the owner's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or washer/dryer. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent lots of issues.
• Lock your rental while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• To make sure that no damages are linked to your family's visit, inspect for any problem areas during check in. Get in touch with the rental manager immediately to relay your findings. If there is a dispute, having a record of concerns and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are often a terrific resource to find the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to book the best tours, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Double-check the property to make sure that you've packed all personal items on check-out day. Re-check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the rental a final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the property manager is not available, take photos and video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Remember to leave a review! Property owners rely on good ratings to inspire more bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your review find their best vacation home. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.