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Experience the ultimate seaside escape at this lovely beach home, where attention to detail and nice furnishings will delight your group. Enjoy a good book on the covered deck, bask in the sun by the private pool or go exploring on a leisurely bike ride. With high-speed internet and multiple TVs with streaming services, you'll have everything needed for a relaxing retreat.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.

  • You will 'Smile Away' all your everyday stress in this lovely seaside home. See our weekly rates!
    Lots of attention to detail, the nice furnishings are
    sure to delight your group. Enjoy a good book while sitting on the covered
    deck, bask in the sun by the pool or go exploring on a leisurely bike ride.

    Three of bedrooms have work place desks and monitors. We have high speed internet (500+Mbs and wireless LAN) and a network printer onsite
    Great place to home office / telecommunte and be AT THE BEACH

    Third Floor offers King master, greatroom, a fully stainless kitchen and powder room.

    Mid-level has 4 bedrooms (1 is master King w/full bath) 2 full baths and
    also has 1 with King and Trundle, 1 with 2 twins, and 1 with 4 Bunks.

    Note that the 4 bunks are for children under 75 lbs each. These are not for teens or adults.

    First Floor has a gameroom with pool table, wet bar w/full-size refrigerator,
    2 Queen bedrooms (both with their own lockout full baths).



    OUTSTANDING FEATURES AND EXTRAS:
    Private Pool (28x14); New Hot Tub;
    9 TV's; Includes Blue Ray, Netflix, 50' HDTV. Flat screens in all rooms.
    Wireless LAN Very High Speed Internet
    Pool Table;
    2 Refrigerators;
    2 Microwaves;
    Screened Porch; 2-levels of decks w/Furniture;
    Pool Furniture;
    Outdoor shower in pool area,
    large Hot Tub, new kitchen in 2024.

    Beach Chairs;
    Beach Cart,
    Beach Accessories;

    Ping Pong;
    Volleyball;
    Porch rocking glider;
    Boogie Boards;
    Horseshoes;
    Basketball Goal.
    Cornhole set
    Sorry no pets

    NON-SMOKING
    25 year old leaseholder minimum. Family groups only. No rentals to HS/Colllege groups.

    Keywords: Luxury Beach Home, Private pool, Very High Speed Internet, HDTVs in all rooms. Hot Tub/Spa,
    Features an ADT security system with 3 outdoor cameras and a ring video doorbell.

    All the TVs can be used for many of the popular streaming services such as Amazon and YouTube and Hulu. Some TVs have local service over the air. You will need to use your own streaming accounts.

    EV Charger available for nominal fee - J1772 connector

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking is allowed anywhere on this property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Any smoking/vaping anywhere on the property will terminate your lease immediately. No refunds.

Your lease will be canceled with no refund if you are under 25 but pose as over 25 when booked or occupied. No refunds

Outdoor trash left by the guest will result in $500 fee If you are a high school or college student do not ask to rent this house.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children must be supervised at pool and spa.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking is allowed anywhere on this property

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Corolla travel guide
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks
    Corolla Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Aerial view of Currituck Beach Lighthouse on an island surrounded by lush green trees
    Currituck Beach
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Corolla Raceway
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    7 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bernie’s Brother
    17 min walk
  • Lighthouse Bagels
    16 min walk
  • Agave Roja
    15 min walk
  • Mama Easley's
    3 min drive
  • Sun Fish Grill
    14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smile Away

This house is in a prime location with a very easy walk to the beach and many shop and restaurants close by. The house had all your kitchen needs and the towels for the pool was super nice to have
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Our large group of family and friends — 8 adults and 7 kids/teens — had a wonderful time in this spacious and clean home. We hope to be able to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our stay. The house was exactly as described in the listing and more than enough for our group of 14. There were plenty of extras: beach chairs, boogie boards, carts, corn hole, bikes, etc. Communication was great with the host, who checked in several times throughout the week to make sure we had everything we needed. Thanks for a great week! I'm sure we'll be back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outer Banks Family vacation

Perfect for our family. We had 16 total family members. There was plenty room for everyone to do what they wanted The pool and hot tub were a big hit. Ideal location. Short walk to the beach and close to shopping and fun activities. Owner responded quickly to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corolla Vacation

This was a multi family vacation. We had 11 adults. Very comfortable location. Short walk over to the beach, and the property has a nice pool and a hot tub. Well maintained and in good shape. Great time was had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Connection

This property was perfect for our annual family vacation! We enjoyed the proximity to the boardwalk to the beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon, and the sand volleyball court in the evening. The house was clean and well maintained with lots of room for the family. We also appreciated that the kitchen was well stocked with amenities. We highly recommend 'SmileAway' as a perfect location to connect with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colleen n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family vacation

This was our first vacation with my entire family in many years. The property and the owner, John were absolutely perfect! House is spacious, beautiful and has so much already there to make our stay awesome! I can’t say enough about the house and location. Extremely close to beach and far enough for your own personal space. So many things to do close by. Owner communication was completely on point and extremely quick response to any questions. I would highly recommend to everyone! We want to go back again!! Thank you John for your beautiful house and hospitality! Colleen Naylor
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't Ask for More

This is the est house in 8 years of renting on OBX. The house was close to the Beach a short walk and very convenient to shopping and dining. We had a great time. The first house cancelled on us and I was a little leery of the revue. I don't know what these people were complaining about the host was very courteous to us and responsive. This house had everything you could want and need. Plenty of bedrooms and baths. The pool and hot tub were clean in great shape. The house had every convenience in the kitchen. The family agreed that this house was a great find. We will be back. Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the heart of Corolla

Perfect for a large family and kids. The pool was a perfect way to relax and cool down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House

We had a great time! Communication with the Host was excellent. The kitchen was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

Beautiful home in a wonderful location. Short walk to the beach. The house had everything we needed for small children and the beach. John was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second visit to the home. It is a great house plenty of space for everyone. In the kitchen everything you could ever need. The hurricane kept us indoors for one day but didn't have any effect on the house or us. The owner reached out to ensure we were safe and the house was unaffected. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation for Large Family

Our large family enjoyed a wonderful vacation in this house. It was very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we could have ever needed. The pool was very nice and well maintained. John was very good to work with throughout the week. It was minutes to the shops and beach. We enjoyed our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

A great place to vacation with family

Very nice property served us well ! Beach was a lot further away then we thought but we just learned to take less and leave earlier ! The kids loved the volleyball court and basketball hoop ! Plenty of space and all the supplies you could need !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corolla fun

Smile Away had everything that we needed -pool, hot tub, games, enough beds. Wasn't that clean however(4 out of 5 stars.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maritza M.

Great Family Vacation at this Beautiful House!

The house is well maintained and is well stocked, specifically the kitchen, games for all ages, plenty of areas for entertainment such as a good size pool, hot tub, mini playground and BBQ area. It is also a very short walk to the beach and a 3 minute car ride to a grocery store and shopping stores. My family and I couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property met our needs very well with the number of bedrooms and baths and overall size. There was enough space for the kids and teens to do what they preferred, yet for us all 17 of us to be together for meal times and games. The pool was a huge hit with the extremely hot weather and we would never commit to another property without one. The Corolla location was nice being on the northern portion of the OBX, not as busy as other locations south. The Host was great and very much on top of every aspect of our stay and wanted to make sure everything was up to or exceeded our expectations. A great host and a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We enjoyed Smileaway very much. After a day at the beach, the pool was really enjoyable. Picnic tables in the backyard were perfect for cleaning our crab dinner. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed for our family group of 19. The upper deck was enjoyable in the mornings for a quiet start to the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

virginia r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family vacay

Our only concern was the distance to the beach was further than we expected. And carrying groceries up three floors. Lol Overall was a beautiful, clean house and pool for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paula H.

Awesome

Everything was great. The House was very clean and had everything we needed to have a good time. Highly recommend. Maybe not the greatest place for elderly relatives. It has a lot of stairs but I get it it’s a huge house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location, clean home

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was clean and easy to check in to. The beds were very comfortable and the set up of the home was easy to accommodate our large family. The kids really enjoyed the pool and easy access yo the beach. There were two nice sized wagons we could take to the beach and load up our chairs and lunch. The house has all the accommodations needed for a big family. We would definitely visit this area of outerbanks again! Favorite coffee shop: The Kind Cup Favorite beach area: coral beach access within the neighborhood. Also 10/10 recommend driving on 4x4 beach to see the wild horses!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week at the beach

We loved the property—great location—easily accessible to get to the beach, stores, restaurants and bike paths. We loved riding bikes from the property over to the lighthouse and around Corolla. John was an excellent host and communicator. The property had a great amount of indoor and outdoor space for our group of 10. We enjoyed that the property had lots of games and puzzles as we are game people! And the kitchen was stocked better than any vrbo I’ve ever been too—you would have anything you need to cook in the kitchen. Also loved that it had two very new fridges to use to store all our food and drinks. Loved all the beach stuff that you could use at the beach that was already there-wagon, chairs, boogie boards. I’d definitely recommend Smileaway to anyone coming to Corolla to vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoLinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Entire Family Vacation

Smile Away was the perfect place for a vacation with our adult children and their families. A close and easy walk to the beach for all ages and the pool and hot tub were all perfect for our crew. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Plenty of dishes, utensils, pans, and appliances needed for a large crowd. The games were up-to-date and pieces all there which was a pleasant surprise. The layout of all the rooms allowed for privacy for everyone when it was wanted and their was plenty of room when we all wanted to gather. When contacting the owner, communication was quick and helpful. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family fun

Great! Lots to do though rec room games needed a few fixes Pool and volleyball court were wonderful! Most bedrooms great, though bunk room a bit tight for teens; closets too full of things so not enough room for our stuff. But not a huge problem, we just moved a few things around. . Lovely kitchen but a bit crowded with extra things Mr. Carter was very accommodating and got us things quickly when we were missing them. Thank you! We had a memorable week together as a family of 18!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie W.

Perfect for us!

Our party of 8 adults and 6 kids (ages 2-7) loved SmileAway! The pool was wonderful and well maintained. The house is beautifully decorated and well stocked. A highlight for us was the kids play equipment in the back yard. Our little ones LOVED it. The backyard is big and private. It was a little further from the beach than we were expecting (ocean views were not visible except for the very top deck and even them only a sliver), but it worked fine for us as we don't want to pay oceanfront prices. John was wonderful to work with and stayed in contact with me throughout the stay to check in, answer questions, and give us a heads up about pool guy coming, i.e. The location of the home is great and very close to stores and restaurants. Our group might be smaller next year; otherwise we would have already booked again! Wonderful family vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016