Our Beach Oasis: Pool, Dog-friendly, Close to Beach

Everything was great

Our stay was lovely.The completion of the previous occupants stay was completed by 2:30. We had a long drive, with a 12 month old but even though the cleaners had completed their process, we had to wait an additional hour plus, near to 4 pm, for approval to occupy. Although i know check in was at 4 , very sad there was not an okay to occupy. Besides that and the fact that the grill is worthless, we were very happy.

Location was perfect. Walking distance to everything. My family loved this home and felt it had everything we needed to enjoy our week! Our only challenge occurred at the beginning of the trip. Multiple communications listed our check-in time at 4pm. Since we were traveling from PA and wanted to get ahead of the traffic gertting to Corolla, we go into town around 11am and waited until 4pm. Arrived at home as another car was pulling in driveway. A women got out and was quite rude, sharing we could not get in the house as she just arrived to clean it and we needed to leave. My family was exhausted and just wanted to begin on packing but were forced to leave and drive around for another hour. Called property management and shared that 4pm is a rough estimate but that the contract said they had until 6pm to get the house clean. Beware that you may arrive at the check-in time and be told you can't get into the house...

Checking in was simple and easy. The kitchen very clean and spacious and had everything we needed to prepare our meals.

**Love It!**Just a 5-minute walk to the beach—Whalehead Beach is never crowded and is dog-friendly, which we loved. Everything you need is close by: Food Lion, ice cream, pizza, Philly cheesesteaks, and the Super Wings souvenir shop are all within a 5–10 minute walk.The house had plenty of space for all 7 of us and our 2 dogs to spread out comfortably. The two-level deck and fenced-in backyard were perfect, especially for letting the dogs run around off-leash. The pool wasn’t open during our stay, but the hot tub more than made up for it.Communication with the property manager was smooth, and any issues were handled right away.*“Our Beach Oasis”* truly lives up to its name—everything you need for a stress-free beach escape. We will definitely be back!Want it more casual or more formal?

This was our son's first trip to the OBX and my husband and my first trip in many many years. It's obvious that a lot of love and tender memories happened (and continue) to happen in this house. It was relaxing and instantly familiar. We were both teleported back to an easier time in each of our childhoods when things were slower. This house was warm and inviting and while the floors were quite dirty, it was no harm (it's the beach after all) and nothing a little sweeping of our own couldn't fix. We are particular about this sort of thing and bring cleaning supplies no matter where we go anyway, so not a dig on the property at all. We had one small mishap with wasps in the gazebo by the pool and hanging around one of the upper decks, but property management was SUPER responsive and sent someone over right away. Not a big deal or anyone at fault, we deal with this in our own home, it's impossible to keep them away if you have any kind of wood decking or gazebo. The only thing I will say is some parts of the house and exterior decking needed some TLC and upgrades. You can see where some of the decking is rotting and water damage on some of the ceilings in the bathrooms (all old/dry, however). Still, we would stay here again it has a FANTASTIC location near the beach, grocery store, shops + restaurants and water sports on the sound side right across rt 12. Literally a 10 min walk. We got to hop on jet skis and walk right back home.

This location is amazing as it's close to a wonderful beach and other amenities. The house was large enough for our extended family of 10. The house is older and in need of maintenance, deep cleaning, a bug control.

Fantastic property only 2 blocks from the beach and only a short walk to the Food Lion and shopping. Our family loved this house and all the amenities - especially the pool. Very relaxing to come back from the beach and get a little pool time before cleaning up and grilling dinner or whatever else. Very centrally located in Corolla to other activities as well. We're hoping to rent again next yr.

The house was filthy. They did not sweep, vacuum or mop any of the floors. You could actually see stains from the previous renters. There was sand on the bedroom floor, dog hair in one of the bathrooms as well as the kitchen floor. When you entered the house it smelt like wet dog and got worse as you went up to each floor. I have a dog, our house doesn’t smell. The living room furniture smelled like wet dog, and desperately needs cleaning. The sheet & towels were clean and fresh however, the bed spreads, quilts etc. have not been washed in a while. They are certainly not washed after each renter. The house is run down, they need to put some money into it to make it look updated and modern. The pool was not serviced. Although the pool says no diving it does not provide the depth and my brother injured himself. I would avoid renting any house managed by Paramount Destinations. I complained and they did nothing about it. They told me they would speak to the cleaners. They should have sent someone over that day to vacuum & mop the floors as well as wash the bedspreads. Corolla is a beautiful place, I would definitely visit again however, I would stay somewhere else.

You could really tell this home is loved. An amazing property with the perfect location. Close to shopping, great ice cream, and fun for everyone. Easy short walk to the beach! Highly recommend.