Monteray Shores stay.With a stay at this Monteray Shores vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Corolla Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Whale Head Bay and Corolla Raceway are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Nelly's Sand Bar - 3 min drive
Lighthouse Bagels - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - 3 min drive
Bernie’s Brother - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla
New for 2024: New couches and swivel chairs in the top-level living room, new beds and mattresses in the mid-level master bedrooms, new roof, and outdoor walkway, deck, and benches have been updated with new wood.
Experience Gentle Winds in this magnificent, professionally decorated, waterfront property. 3 King Master Bedrooms, all with waterfront views. Beautiful kitchen with granite countertops, tile floors, double oven and 2 dishwashers. Kitchen overlooks the sound for spectacular sunsets over the water! A romantic, secluded private pier with gazebo and hot tub will be a hit with everyone in the group. The hot tub is actually in the gazebo, and offers an amazing place to watch a sunset, or have a cocktail after a day in the sun. The pier overlooks a private mooring for sailboat or kayak, and it's perfect for throwing out a line, or crabbing with the kids! This property is one of the closest properties to the water in the area, with spectacular waterfront views. Located in Monteray Shores community in the Corolla, this property is close to the community pool, fitness center, and tennis courts.
Top-Level: Great Room with TV/DVD with Surround Sound, Stereo with CD Player, Deck Access with Water View, Additional Sitting Area with Wet Bar, Kitchen with 2 Dishwashers, 2 Ovens, and Island seats 6, Dining Room with Table seats 8, Sunroom with Seating and Water View, Hall Half Bathroom, King Master Bedroom with TV, Shower with 7 Shower Heads and Deck Access with Water View.
Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access with Water View; King Master Bedroom with TV and Deck Access with Water View; Bedroom with Duo Bunk (elevator for the mid-level opens in this bedroom with no privacy door); Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and a Kids Twin Foldaway Bed/Couch with TV; Hall Full Bathroom.
Ground-Level: Bedroom with Duo Bunk/Trundle, Pull-Out Sleeper Sofa, TV/DVD, Stereo, and Access to Patio; Hall Full Bathroom, Hall Access to Deck, Gazebo with Hot Tub, and 1 Car Garage.
Extras: Hot Tub (6), Elevator, Wireless Internet Access, DVD Player, 2 Dishwashers, 2 Ovens, Gas Grill, Fireplace Not Operational, No Smoking, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Distance to the Beach: 2650 ft.
Community Extras: Activity Center, Boat Launch, Soundfront Dock and Gazebo, Gym, Community Pool, Kiddie Pool, and Tennis Court.
Additional amenity details: Hot tubs are available year-round. Community pools are open in-season only – exact dates must be confirmed by the property management company. Fireplace seen in photos is non-functioning and not available for use.
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 may be 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 high chair seen in photos is no longer at the property. If baby equipment is needed local rental options can be provided. **
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.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Bed linens and bath towels are included. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels.
Please note: Additional convenience and cleaning items are not guaranteed, we recommend bringing any essentials you may need for a comfortable stay.
Pets
No pets allowed
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
Property is also known as
Gentle Winds Sound Front Hot Tub
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla to the airport?
This vacation home is 40.3 mi (63-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Corolla Beach and 1.9 mi (6-min drive) from Currituck Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla to downtown Corolla?
This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Corolla.
Gentle Winds | Sound Front | Hot Tub | Corolla Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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.
Good place to stay for our family getaway for 14, plenty of space for all of us to hang out together or separately indoors or out, kayaking and paddleboarding off the dock on the sound were great; as were sunsets from the hot tub! Enjoyed crabbing off the dock too. Plenty of lawn for afternoon games. Easy walk to the HOA pool and playground, short walk or drive to Bonito beach from the house too. Had a minor issue with a small kitchen appliance and the rental agency took care of it in a timely fashion. All in all a wonderful home to base our family vacation from!
Dave L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Letitia I.
Jun 1, 2019
This home was beautiful. Quiet neighborhood. Everything we need was there. Awesome view of the soun
Seamless experience. The property manager was attentive consistently reaching out to us to make sure we were ok. I like that kind of attention to my needs. I would not recommend for small children because there is no barrier to stop small wandering children from falling into the sound
This house had everything we were looking for for an extended weekend stay after Thanksgiving. The biggest downside was the cleanliness. There were cobwebs in a lot of the windows and ceilings. It would just take the cleaners a few extra minutes to look up and clean. The downstairs bedroom was the worst. The mast wasn’t far behind. The decor and feel could use a little updating but overall a very positive stay.
This is an overall wonderful house in a great location. Another reviewer pointed out that the sound drops straight into the water with no fence, and I agree that can be an issue with very small children. The elevator was awesome to have (goes all the way from garage to third floor) and we loved the upper floor (big kitchen, beautiful master). Appliances all work well. Some of the light switches need to be replaced as they don’t work consistently. The second floor was pretty basic but had lots of usable space. The second floor stays warmer than the rest of the house, and the lower floor with only one bedroom stays very cold. One bathroom on the second floor looked like it had sustained some water damage and probably needs to be renovated. The lower floor bathroom was quite small with a very small walk-in shower. The equipment rental credit was great to have. We also appreciated the attentiveness and responsiveness of the Ocean Blue staff.
Jennifer W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review
8/10 Good
Eileen S.
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Some parts were great
We had a great vacation in this house. There was room for all 16 of us, although we had to do some planning around who went in what rooms since they were a little oddly set up for the numbers/groups we had). The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. The upstairs level was where most of spent our time, both inside and outside. The amenities were great and easy to use. We used the bikes, kayaks and corn hole items that we ordered. That delivery was easy. The water on the sound got a little stinky and that made sitting out right by the water a little challenging, but once you got out on the water that smell wasn't there. It was too hot for the hot tub, but a few people got in at night and it would have been nice if it were cooler. Loved the extra fridge for beverages. The beach was a short walk (10 minutes) once we found the "short cut." The sign was small and at the back of a cul de sac so it took us a minute.
Our biggest frustration was the cleanliness of the house. The cleaners arrived as we were supposed to check in, we wiped down the counters and fridge, the bunk beds were not fully made and we had to spend an hour vacuuming spiders, bugs and webs that had been there for awhile as they were covered in dust. Bowls of food were found in some drawers in bedrooms.
However, when the air conditioner on the second floor wasn't working, that was fixed right away!
Eileen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Helena D.
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not so clean
Roaches. Dirty bathroom floors and dirty kitchen counters. The home was ok (a bit odd to for a room to have an elevator but no bathroom). We arrived Saturday and found the bathroom floors were sticky, kitchen counters were dirty, grill was a mess, roaches and spiderwebs and dirty decks. Called the property manager about the roaches and their comment was "do you want us to do, spray?" I want you to do something. They didn't offer a solution but asked what they should do.
The maintenance person was nice and tried to be helpful but stated "this house is sprayed the most". He placed some roach traps. While we anticipate bugs near the water, there was more than we ever saw before in our nearly 30 years of going to the Outerbanks. Bed bug traps mysteriously arrived on our doorstop which gave us another thing to be worried about and was unsettling to say the least. Not sure who dropped them off but we have our suspicions.
There was also a water filter that I inquired about but they seemed to not know anything about it.
It is disappointing to spend a great deal of money and not have at minimum a clean home.
Helena D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Gary H.
Oct 17, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and setting, but dirty and bug infested
This sound front house has all the amenities and location that you could ask for. The layout is excellent, the kitchen is well stocked and watching the sunsets from the deck was amazing. Check-in and check-out communication from the property manager was good. It is a shame that all of these positives were offset by the cleanliness of the house. Cobwebs everywhere. Decks, deck furniture and grill very dirty. Main TV did not have basic cable (Roku streaming only). All of this may have been tolerable if not for the roach infestation and the property management's lack of concern. Lesson learned is to complain immediately.
Our family enjoyed staying here. We were able to walk to the beach and just a mile up the road was food and shopping. We really enjoyed the 4x4 beach which is just a short drive. Will definitely return!! Thank You!!
Beautiful home. Plenty of room for our 16 member family. Right on the sound for swimming or kayaking, etc. Very nice pool about a block away. Beach a very short drive away. Great location for all ages.
We stayed at this home for a wedding in February. It was exactly as shown in the pictures and I think in warmer months the deck and jacuzzi would be amazing (unfortunately our weather didn’t cooperate). Some parts of the home are a little dated but the master suite upstairs is incredible. We had a small issue with the fireplace but it was resolved with one phone call. Overall it’s a nice home in a beautiful spot.
Great house and location. Two things to consider 1. A smell on the bedroom level that could not be mitigated; 2. Not enough drinking glasses and dining room table space to accommodate Our family. We moved the deck table into the dining room for our stay so the 11 of us could eat together. The views of the sound were wonderful. Everyone enjoyed the fireplaces.
Carolyn e.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mark K.
Apr 18, 2019
Great Experience for large groups
Spacious home with more than enough room for 7 children (ages 1-6) and 7 adults. It was an easy walk to the beach and a view off of the back deck. The Realty company was excellent as well. We needed the light above the hot tub fixed and they had someone at the house in an hour.
Looking forward to visiting OBX again!