OCEANFRONT:7 Bed;8 Bath;2 Heated Pools;4 Whirlpools;Spa;Private Walkway to beach

Corolla, North Carolina
$684 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 8

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 18

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

With a private walkway from the oceanfront pool and spa 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 housefeatures 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

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 5600 Sq Ft (520 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    8 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Horse Riding Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 18

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Matthew L.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2026

    Stayed Jun 21, 2026

    The positives about this property are that it is very large and can host a large number of guests and is directly on the beach. The negatives are that it was not that clean, nothing had been updated since it was built in the 1990's and lots of things were broken or not working. There were also very little toiletries in the house, no trash bags, no dish soap or scrub pads to wash dishes, and very few towels for the number of people we had staying there. Several of the outdoor lights around the pool did not work, the microwave in the lower level did not work, as well as several other items being extremely worn or broken. There was also a missing baluster on the mid-level deck which is a safety concern for families with younger children. We loved the beach and the proximity to town, but next time we will look for a more updated, better equipped property.

  • Jennifer G.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2026

    Stayed May 31, 2026

    Air conditioning is the best we’ve had in all our years on the beach. The hot water lasts even with large crowds. It is very hot so becareful. Our host was very responsive during our week. We loved the beach andour heated pool. Having 2 dishwasherswas a plus. Overall a great stay!

  • Bob C.

    Submitted May 12, 2026

    Stayed May 2, 2026

    A bit older house with a few bumps and bruises but clean. That was perfect for our family with 7 grandkids. We didn't have to worry so much about causing the first scratch or spill! Bill was responsive in communication. Due to colder weather and some early season pool heater glitches the pool was a bit cold the first few days, but that was taken care of by the pool company fairly quickly. We were very happy with our stay overall and would stay at Castle By The Sea again.

  • Joanie H.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2026

    Stayed Feb 21, 2026

    Host was very responsive! Location is ideal. The beach is beautiful!

  • Mary Ellen S.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    This home is perfect for families. With four master bedrooms that have attached bath, there is no fighting among the grown-up kids for who gets the best room and the kids rooms offer plenty of comfortable beds for the grandkids. In addition, there is a living room game room and library type room, so there's no sense of being crowded when you're all together. The dining room offers plenty of seating. The table comfortably sits 12 people and the pool is perfect, especially having an attached kiddy pool. You can get it heated for an extra fee, which we thought was well worth it.

  • Helen S.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Wonderful location! Perfect for our family with lots of equipment for toddlers and games for older kids. We loved the design of the top floor with space to accommodate everyone and separate areas for smaller groups.

  • Bruce G.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    Truly enjoyed our week long stay at Castle by the Sea. Excellent beach front location close to a large public park in Corolla. Walking distance to stores and restaurants made it convenient for everyone in our party. The house was very clean and well equipped with everything necessary to enjoy the beach, pool and summertime fun. The well equipped game room was popular with the teens in our party and the pool and hot tub were great when we were not at the beach. All bedrooms were freshly cleaned and very roomy. The house was very spacious with plenty of room in the family room and dining areas that allowed us all to have meals together. Bikes and beach toys were also provided. I would highly recommended this property for any family looking to enjoy the beach, pool and making a memorable summertime vacation.

  • Karen R.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    We loved our stay at Castle By The Sea! There’s plenty of space for a family, to spread out and enjoy private time as well as family togetherness. The owner is very reachable and attentive to any problems that may arise. The attention to detail at this property is superb with directions on using everything from the remote controls to the coffee maker…which we fully appreciated. The kitchen is labeled for ease in finding and returning things to their proper place. The house is laid out so beautifully for viewing the ocean from everywhere. And the pool…..magnificent. We highly recommend this home in Corolla- Castle by the Sea.

  • Lucinda B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    The kitchen tile was cracked and loose. As was the pool tile. Pool leaked water.

  • Ernie D.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2023

    Stayed Nov 19, 2023

    Very nice spacious house ......oceanfront in great neighborhood.

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