Place in the Sun | 1950 ft to the beach | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Community Pool

New for 2025: Name changed to Place in the Sun (formerly Makin' Memories)
New for 2024: New hot tub. All new flooring: LVT planking throughout except for new ceramic tile flooring in bathrooms; decks and railings freshly painted; new living room furniture; all new Roku TVs; renovated kitchen includes quartz countertop and new appliances; fresh paint throughout; all new toilets; level 2 EV Charger.

Find a “Place in the Sun” at this lovely destination for your Outer Banksbeach vacation! New owners have refreshed a nice beach house into a breezy coastal haven. Not only will you enjoy your own private pool and hot tub, but you will also have all the privileges offered by Corolla Light Resort. This is a location for active families. Place in the Sun has a walking path along the backyard leading to the sound front just a few houses away and along the sound. Imagine your morning jog along the mile-plus nature trail along the breathtaking Currituck Sound and Intracoastal Waterway! Take the trolley to the oceanfront complex to enjoy 4 pools or laze the day away on the beach. There is the Oceanfront Grille and a snack bar too! Check out the link below for all the Corolla Light Amenities.

Inside the cozy coastal ambiance, the newly renovated kitchen with quartz countertops welcomes you to relax, share meals, and play games on the screened porch in the evenings. All bedrooms are named after historic lighthouses so it's easy to select one for your stay! The private pool and hot tub are surrounded by vegetation, offering an eco-friendly privacy screen. Select bikes as your beach equipment option and ride to the historic Corolla Lighthouse, the historic Whalehead Club, shopping, and restaurants. You don't want to miss a wild horse tour to see the wild horses of Corolla on the beach!

There are many amenities for the active set. Place in the Sun is right across the street from 2 pickleball courts, and tennis courts are a short walk. Corolla Light Resort offers 10 lighted tennis courts. There are additional pickleball courts at the complex, along with a basketball court, volleyball court, and a playground. Did you get a rainy week No worries! There is an indoor sports complex complete with tennis courts, a gym, an indoor pool, and classes such as aerobics and yoga. WOW! Pick this delightful vacation home and don't forget to pack sunscreen for your stay at Place in the Sun!

Top-Level: Living Room with 55” Smart TV, Additional Table (seats 4), and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 8); Kitchen with Bar (seats 5), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Screened Porch with Table (seats 6); King Master Bedroom with 42” Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Hall Half Bathroom.

Mid-Level: Queen Master Bedroom with 42” Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Master Bedroom with 42” Smart TV and Deck Access; Queen Bedroom with Deck Access; Bedroom with Bunk Bed (Queen over Queen), 42” Smart TV, and Deck Access; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Closet.

Ground-Level: Den with 55” Smart TV and Queen Sleeper Sofa.

Extras: Distance to the Beach: 1950 ft., Early Check-In Available, EV Charger, Grill (Gas), Keyless Entry, Hot Tub (seats 6), Max. Occupancy: 12, No Smoking, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 6 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (27 x 14), WiFi.

Community Extras: Corolla Light Community Amenities for 12 Wristbands; Basketball Court; Children's Playground; Fitness Center; Mini Golf; Pickleball Courts; Heated Oceanfront Pool; Indoor Community Pool; Soundside Outdoor Pool; Racquetball; Recreation Center; Sand Volleyball Court; Shuffleboard; Soundside Pier; Tennis Courts; Trolley Service.

Additional Amenity Details: Private Pools are open starting the first weekend in May through the second weekend in October. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round. Community pools are open in-season only – exact dates must be confirmed by the property management company.

All Outer Banks Blue vacation rentals include bed linens, with beds made prior to your arrival for convenience. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant, and 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per sink. Kitchens include drying towels. We also provide a starter supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, and toilet paper.


Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental is 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.