Seaside stay .Your stay at this Ocean Sands vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Also, Corolla Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center is within 6 miles (10 km).
Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Corolla Raceway - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
Currituck Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Bernie’s Brother - 20 min walk
Off The Wall Tap House - 4 min drive
Nelly's Sand Bar - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Lighthouse Bagels - 20 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK
Make your beach memories here at this charming and delightful cottage. Enjoy the sun deck or challenge one of your pals to a game of tennis or golf nearby. Located next to community beach walkway in Ocean Sands Section Q, only 150 feet to the beautiful natural beach of Ocean Sands.
Spacious great room with plentiful windows provides a fantastic vantage point of the changing tides and crashing waves! Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the majestic Outer Banks sunrise. Furnished open and covered decks provide plenty outdoor entertaining or relaxation options. Your teenagers or young adults will enjoy their private space in the lower level teen room, with 3 twin beds and full bath. And don't forget your four legged friends - this cottage allows dogs.
Additional amenities include high speed internet access, access to Community Tennis. Flat Screen TVs, separate teen bedroom, beach chairs, bicycles, picnic table, 150 feet to the beach.
Sometimes it is the little things that keep the Coast Clear.
New in 2025: 6 New TVs w/Streaming Access Updated Living Room Furniture
Ground Level: Teenagers' Room w/3 Twins, TV & Full Bath, with its own separate entrance.
Mid Level: Queen En Suite w/TV & access to Covered Deck, Laundry Area, Queen En Suite w/access to Deck, Bedroom w/Queen, Bedroom w/Bunk and 2 Twins shares a Hall Bath.
Upper Level: Open Great Room, Kitchen w/Wet Bar, Dining Area, Powder Room, access to the Spacious Open Deck.
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,388 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
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
Rules
Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
C7114 The Coast Is Clear. Oceanfront Dogs Welcome!
C7114 The Coast Is Clear. Specials Oceanfront Dogs Welcome!
C7114 The Coast Is Clear. OCEANFRONT - DOGS WELCOME! Corolla
876093
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK to the airport?
This vacation home is 38.5 mi (62-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK to the beach?
This vacation home is 1.3 mi (7-min drive) from Corolla Beach and 4.3 mi (12-min drive) from Currituck Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK to downtown Corolla?
This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Corolla.
The Coast Is Clear - Corolla, Ocean Sands, Oceanfront, 150 Ft to Beach, Open All Year, Pets OK Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 80 reviews
10 - Excellent
16
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 80 reviews
8 - Good
31
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 80 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 80 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 80 reviews
2 - Terrible
7
6.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria
Oct 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay here. It has easy access to the beach and grocery store just on mile away.
Maria
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Feb 12, 2019
Dog Gone Good Time At The Coast Is Clear
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been going to OBX with our two dogs for years. This is hands down the best value we have found for dog friendly ocean front.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sep 20, 2021
This house is perfect for us. We keep coming back.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
What a great week at the beach. We spent the week chilling on deck with our dogs. The location of this house is perfect.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen Q.
May 17, 2022
Perfect house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect for our group of 8. On the beach and next to the walkway to the beach. Home was well furnished.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect for our group of 8. On the beach and next to the walkway to the beach. Home was well furnished.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house is perfect for folks vacationing with dogs. There is plenty of deck space for you and your woofies to relax, listen to the waves, catch some rsys and bark at folks going back and forth to the beach. Our dogs love this house. Great value for the location.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Allison S.
Jul 20, 2023
The Coast is Clear Summer 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location is perfect being right next to a beach access. Some of our family in the bedrooms were able to hear people a couple of nights, but overall not a problem. The house was clean but very much in need of updating (general consensus amongst the family). Had a couple of questions regarding entry upon arrival and the agency was very helpful.
Allison S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Hudson , OH
Sep 26, 2023
Coast is clear
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location of the house was perfect. The rental company was easy to work with. The house was very clean upon arrival. Unfortunately, the house had the most uncomfortable furniture and very uncomfortable beds. There was no comfortable place to relax inside the house.
A guest from Hudson , OH
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Powhatan, VA
Sep 12, 2023
Like visiting Auntie's beach house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was perfect for us! We loved being close to beach access and shopping was nearby. The upstairs deck was our dog's happy place and we enjoyed people watching with him. As others have mentioned, this rental is in need of upgrades and maintenance. I would describe it as visiting your Auntie's lake or beach house that hasn't changed much since you first visited in 1998, mis-matched silverware, "well-loved" furniture, and assorted left-behind beach chairs. Brand new televisions everywhere, but we were here for the beach and quiet time, not cable and streaming.
Everything was good for the most part. The property needs maintenance and some renovation. It's just worn out, from the deck (has soft spots, be careful!) to the interior and furniture. Non-functioning ceiling fan in the great room. If you're looking for an updated, new and shiny place, this ain't it. We had a little snafu with the housekeeping but it was taken care of. It's right up against the public beach access so there's a constant parade of cars on the street and people walking by. The houses are slap up against each other so easy to hear the other renters carrying on into the night. It served our purpose but we waited too long to rent something for our stay so choices were limited.
David H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kerry S.
Sep 3, 2019
Great Location Aug 24-Aug 31, 2019
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is in a great location and has a great layout, but is in need of some TLC. Mattresses are very hard. We had some breakdowns with the top level air conditioner and washing machine. Beach Realty responded quickly and both were fixed within days. Having bikes to use was a great bonus. Cleaning upon arrival did miss vacuuming the living room and kitchen. We enjoyed being by a public busy beach. Corolla was 5 minutes away so easy for grocery shopping. New mattresses are needed in queen size bedrooms. Beach was lovely right out front.
Kerry S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ron F.
Sep 27, 2021
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
First the positives. the home is in a great location on one side of the boardwalk that leads to a beautiful beach with lifeguards. The home is nicely laid out with the living area upstairs and bedrooms down. The kitchen is very well equipped. The climate control system works well. On the flip side the mattresses, even though recently replaced were uncomfortable. The great room furniture was worn. Being the end of the season the exterior of the home needed a good pressure washing and many screens need replacing. The rental agency was a pleasure to work with quickly answering questions and concerns. Overall we had a great time.
Ron F.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Lisa & Michael D.
May 17, 2022
Family OBX 2017
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The vacation home was unfortunately in very poor condition, it was very outdated with horrible mattresses in every bedroom and the rental company did a terrible job cleaning the home prior to our arrival, in fact they had dirty towels under the car port for more than 15 hours, sand in the tubs, the outside stunk like someone cleaned fish and dint clean up. We still had a great time because we made the best of it but i would give this house a 1/5 and would NOT recommend renting this home.
Lisa & Michael D.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Josh N.
Jun 30, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Great location, poor upkeep
The location is 5 out of 5. We’ve stayed all over OBX and this location is top marks. Right on the beach, easy access to the water, shops, and restaurants. The neighborhood is well lit at night for walking the dog etc.
The house itself on the other hand is poorly maintained, I’m not talking about maid service or cleanliness necessarily - that was adequate. There are outlets not properly affixed to walls, many of the top floor lights flicker even when off, and there he decks are squishy. The top floor deck rail isn’t one to lean against so be careful.
The teenager room is completely disconnected from the main house in every way. The rooms nice and if you have older kids it’s probably okay.
The neighborhood doesn’t have a pool, so the lack of one at the house kind of stinks.
The bathroom showers struggle to drain, probably from all the sand… but just something to know in advance.
If I had known the above in advance I wouldn’t have rented the house and certainly won’t again.
Josh N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Gina C.
Oct 17, 2023
Coast is clear
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Coast is clear is in a great location and great for pets. However, when we arrived there was a horrible sewage smell inside and was not taken care until a plummer could come-a bathroom seal had to be replaced and the plummer said the baseboard and floor boards were saturated with urine in that bathroom. There was a moldy shower curtain in another bathroom and we had to wait a day for that to be replaced. There was a rug runner in the kitchen that smelled like urine so we left it outside for the week. The rug in front of the sliding class windows had visible stains on it. Outside water was turned off, but that was taken care of as well. The management company was great with addressing the issues. The space was great and the kitchen was well stocked with dishware, pots and pans and utensils. This would be an even better place to stay if the furniture was updated in the living area. When you pay what we paid to stay there you do expect the place to be odor free and clean. We expected it to be dated due to the pictures which were accurate. Overall, our stay was rocky to start but once the smell issues and the moldy shower curtain was addressed it got better. The location and views were great.
Gina C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Charleston, WV
Jul 24, 2024
First time in Corolla
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great time with the family. The steamed seafood was amazing!! The house was a little dated, but the location is perfect!
A guest from Charleston, WV
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sharon M.
Jul 15, 2024
Mack Family Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location is perfect and the layout was great. The beds were very comfortable, but the family room furniture has seen better days. We talked about renting it again next year. The owner's may want to think about a privacy gate where the home actually provides direct access to the beach board walk. This is because we encountered people using the home's hose to rise off.
Sharon M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol I.
Jul 25, 2023
Beach parade!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved this house! It was roomy and well stocked. Some reviews had mentioned noise from the public beach access walkway, but we enjoyed watching the parade of beach goers from our deck! Traffic was heavy, but that's what you get during summer visits.
Carol I.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kevin D.
Jul 5, 2023
Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was in a great location, ocean front , right next to the board walk for easy access to the beach grocery stores and restaurants are really close, reality company was very easy to work with and communicated very well. Mattress need to be swapped out in all bedrooms, cabinets need replaced they were half broken when we arrived. The fifth bedroom is not attached to the house which is inconvenient. Overall it’s a nice place great location. , Just needs a few updates especially mattresses.
Kevin D.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jane J.
May 9, 2023
Excellent house and access to the beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed the house very much. I wrote a separate email describing some minor issues for the homeowner to address. We love the open floor plan and kitchen. The deck overlooking the ocean is awesome.
Jane J.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
superbjc C.
Sep 27, 2022
Potential
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place has great potential! It has lots of room and is in a great location. Overall, we had a nice stay here. The cleanliness of the place was our main issue. It was neat, but not so clean. The maintenance guy came while we were moving in to change the filters, so they were clean, but the vents covering them had so much dirt/dust on them, it would just fall off if touched--obviously no one cleans these. And there were tables in the other rooms that had not been dusted in a while. Trash under beds, pictures that had fallen off walls laying on the floor under bed and up against the wall. Furniture is not in the best shape (drawers, handles, etc) but it is functional. Rugs look to be old and well used. Formica Kitchen counters were wiped clean but many stains on counters that could possibly be cleaned with a more heavy duty cleaner. Way too many dishes in cabinets--not enough room for renters to put food/supplies. Most of the decor looks as though it has been there for a while and could be done without. If a little bit of $$ were put into this place to update it and have some good cleaners keep it up, it would be so much better. I loved the room that it offered for our large family. Maintenance staff were quick to resolve our issues.
superbjc C.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Robert S.
Aug 9, 2022
Coast is Clear 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had the following issues.1. The outside first floor was poorly maintained. The entrance to the 1st floor bedroom had not been swept. The floor was covered in pine needles and sand.2. The remaining area for washing beach items was covered in sand and pine needles. The sand buildup was so bad all the water used to cleanup had no where to go and created a pool of sandy water that covered a large part of the sidewalk and car port.3. Bed spreads had bad smell and we washed them.4. Grill cleaning brush was gross looked like it was warn out and full of hair.5. Carpets need cleaning. 6. Could locate a broom to sweep on bottom floor.7. Vacuum on second floor smelled like vomit.
Robert S.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Elaina F.
Aug 1, 2022
5th bedroom dirty and locked
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The fifth bedroom is in the basement and has a separate entrance to the rest of the house. The bedroom was locked and the keys were hanging on a single hook with no tag high up on the wall. We initially could notLocate the keys so we called the company who had no idea any keys were involved. After hours on the phone with maintenance, someone was able to direct us as to the location of the keys. We added a yellow tag and key ring for future guests. The bedroom was not cleaned and there was sand in the beds. The guests staying down there for bit but something in the beds and had to go to urgent care for steroids as their entire body was covered in bites. The beach is busy. The location is the entrance for most of the neighborhood with people walking up and down all day and night. Noise from the public beach access is heard late into the night in the bedrooms. People were also setting off fireworks throughout the week late around 11pm. The views from the top deck are nice. The middle deck is just a view of the dune. It worked for this year but we will not be returning to this house.
I will say the beach reality is really on top of things when it comes to issues with the property! The house wasn’t the cleanest. It was very dusty on all surfaces when we arrived. Under the beds weren’t vacuumed and the kitchen cabinets weren’t wiped down. Other wise we would rent from beach reality in the future but probably not this property again.
One more thing… the place was pet
friendly however the back yard is not. Lots of spikey brush, be prepared to walk your dog in the neighborhood and on the beach your entire stay.
Beth E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Joe W.
Jun 21, 2022
Coastisclear2022june
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good location, good view, baths were clean but house was not, furniture on main level was unconforable and worn out, the so called teenager room could only be accessed from the parking area