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The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach

Vacation home near Corolla Beach in Corolla

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A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a wooden deck, two upholstered chairs, and a view of neighboring houses.
A pool table in a room with a sloped ceiling, a window with a view of a house, and a mounted television.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a residential building through large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, a window, a painting, and a dresser.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a dining area, and a view of a wooden deck and staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪76 min drive‬

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About the area

Corolla

Ocean Sands stay.With a stay at this Ocean Sands vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Corolla Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Corolla Raceway. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 7 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Currituck Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Currituck Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬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.

The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach

The Salty Unicorn is oceanside and only 500 feet to the beach! This cute, comfy, three bedroom home is perfect for your OBX getaway. Chill and relax in your private hot tub after a fun day at the beach where you can gather shells, surf, swim or just have your zen time with the sounds of the waves and salty air.

The Ocean Sands neighborhood is great for outdoor time to ride a bike, walk or run. Venture out to some of the local restaurants, shopping or outdoor activities.

No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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 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 and a deadbolt lock
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, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2053

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.9 mi (60-min drive) away from the Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Corolla Beach and 4.6 mi (12-min drive) from Currituck Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach have a spa?

This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach to downtown Corolla?

This vacation home is 4.8 mi away from Corolla.

The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at The Salty Unicorn! The location is perfect just a short walk to the beach. You can hear the sound of the waves from the cottage. The host was very communicative and answered any questions expeditiously!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany R.

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

wonderful

Great vacation home. Easy access to the beach and also close to town for groceries and dinner and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Excellent stay

Very happy with a superbly located to the beach house which was in excellent condition. A lot of thought has gone into creating this lovely space. Looking forward to my next return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Refreshing Location and Close to Beach

The house is fantastic! Well decorated and appointed. The hot tub is nice. And it’s close to the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy T.

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

Wonderful stay

Our family of 4, which includes 2 teenage sons, absolutely loved our stay here. From relaxing in the hot tub to friendly pool table competitions, this location was just right for us! The short walk to the beach was no problem. We loved our first trip to Corolla!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Highly Recommend!

My husband and I, along with another couple enjoyed our stay at the Salty Unicorn. It was clean, well equipped, comfortable and a short walk to the beach. I highly recommend this property to others and would stay again when we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home just as described on website, very easy to check-in. Just me & spouse in our 60's looking for a house with a hot tub, that was the main reason picked this one, also having a pool table was a bonus. The house has been remodeled beautifully, in a very nice neighborhood, in walking distance to beach access. Could hear the ocean on top deck, was very quiet, nobody in houses on either side of us. Also, very close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Perfect!

Perfect vacation house for our family of 4! Will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely clean and modern home

Lovely home, perfect for the three of us. Very clean and as described. Short distance from the beach, probably 500 steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Feedback

Information at top of this page is not correct. We checked in on 5.13 and checked out on 5.20. VRBO site allowed us to book for a short stay, then days later was informed we needed to stay for a full week at an additional cost. Someone needs to do better to ensure accuracy of property information. Had I not already paid for the shorter stay I would have made a different property selection that would have fit the dates I wanted. Did not appear that property was swept or vacuumed prior to our stay. Bugs beside bed on 1st floor, broken shells on floor near entry table. Used water bottle left in shower on 1st floor. Multiple emails the day prior to departure made us feel rushed to leave the property so it could be cleaned vs allowing us to leave at stated check out time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

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

Salty yet sweet

The more I travel to the OBX in the off-season the less I want to go in summer. Six inches of snow fell the night before we arrived. We did have to shovel the decks; however, the Salty Unicorn was warm and ready for our arrival. The hot tub was hot and freshly cleaned as well which was perfect with the weather. Two minute walk to the beach, two minute drive to the grocery store. And even in deep off-season there were plenty of restaurants to choose from. Lots of media options included at the house and the pool table made for plenty of distractions when not walking the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Great spot, close to beach, felt like new!

Would definitely rent this home again. Suitable for 5-7 people
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alana R.

March 2019 Stay

Gorgeous home - relaxing, airy, and spacious. Fantastic job on the remodel. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool table!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

It was fantastic

It is a beautifully redone home. They have about anything you would need in the kitchen and throughout the home. The master bedroom and bath were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James R.

June 2018 Stay

The location of the house is perfect. The House had all you could ask for. The views from the Decks were amazing. Great place to watch the sunrise, sunset and grab an afternoon nap! Game room was awesome! Bedrooms were all comfortable. Kitchen and Living room space was huge and was perfect for our family vacation. House was well decorated and had all the amenities for a comfortable and relaxing vacationj. Village Reality did an awesome job setting us up with the perfect Home for our vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Beautiful remodeled beach cottage, and in the middle of it all

First trip to OBX and couldn't have picked a better vacation stay. Remodeled inside and out, just the right size for a small group, very well-appointed with all the comforts of home, just steps from Corolla Beach and a short, easy bike ride to all of Corolla's markets and attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

August 2018 Stay

The house was absolutely gorgeous! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The house was in pristine condition, beautifully decorated, and had a well stocked kitchen. The master suite was the nicest of any house we’ve stayed. We’ve rented many houses over the years and this was by far the most clean and comfortable. We only wish we had booked a 2 week stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

August 2018 Stay

House is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. It was perfect for our family of 4 and could have accommodated another small family quite easily as well. Completely new everything on the inside—felt like a 5 star hotel. Kids enjoyed the pool table. Kitchen had everything you’d have in your own home. The owners obviously put a lot of thought into the house. Quick walk to the beach. About a mile from the large and well priced grocery store (Food Lion) and a handful of other stores and restaurants. Highly recommend!!! We’re coming back for sure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025