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Unbeatable Location! Steps to the beach, Beautiful Interior.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Fireplace
- Washer
Explore the area
Corolla, NC
- Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper CarsPlace, Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars2 min drive
- Corolla BeachPlace, Corolla Beach2 min drive
- Corolla RacewayPlace, Corolla Raceway2 min drive
- Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)72 min drive
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About the area
Corolla
Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Ocean Sands cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Corolla Raceway. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
- Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Corolla Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
- Corolla Raceway - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
- Currituck Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
- Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 68 min drive
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 3 min drive
- Lighthouse Bagels - 3 min drive
- Bernie’s Brother - 3 min drive
- Sun Fish Grill - 3 min drive
- Nelly's Sand Bar - 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.
Unbeatable Location! Steps to the beach, Beautiful Interior.
**NEW Spa coming May 2024!
Welcome to the Outer Banks best kept secret! Hornets Hideaway is a newly remodeled, semi-oceanfront rental home in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Located just steps from the beautiful beaches of Corolla this vacation rental is a sure bet for a great family vacation. There are two beach access points on both sides of the property and beautiful ocean views from the top level.
Comfortably accommodating 14 guests (3 Masters complete with ensuite bathrooms), 5bd/5.5bth, with a private pool and private hot tub ( our hot tub is open year round). First level rec room with an air hockey table, large TV and full bathroom. Perfectly situated a few short steps from the private beach with plenty of deck space to enjoy an afternoon nap or enjoy the beautiful sunsets with a glass of wine.
Bedroom 1: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 2: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 3: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 4: Two twin bunk beds, 4 beds total
Bedroom 5: King Bed
**Linens and towels provided
**We DO NOT provide beach gear or toiletries/consumables
**Please note for those with stays less then a week, pool service is set on a 2X/Wk service with one service on Saturday and one service during the midweek.
Top Level: Newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, non heat-conductive electric fireplace, 65" TV, large over-sized sectional, large island seating an additional 4 guests, dining for 8 guests, open floor plan, captain's nook with a foosball table, fully equipped chef's kitchen with a double oven range. 1 Master Suite with King Bed and full bath, 55" TV, non heat-conductive fireplace and private balcony with ocean views.
Mid Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Master Suits with full bath. Additional full bath in hallway. Both Masters have King Bed with large TV's and access to deck or private balcony via sliders. Kids bunk bed room sleeps 4 children with access to the mid level deck via a slider. *Please no people over 75lbs on top bunk.
Ground Level: Recreation Room with kitchenette and refrigerator. Air hockey table, bar sink and slider to pool/hot tub area. Large flat screen TV with X Box console, Queen sleeper sofa, access to full walk in shower bathroom. The bedroom on this floor has large smart TV, King bed and additional small futon.
Outdoor living: Private Salt Water Pool. The pool is open May 15th-Oct15th and IS NOT HEATED or HEATABLE. Louisiana wood pellet grill (wood pellets NOT provided), outdoor shower, pool loungers, small table seats 4. Mid level deck has a hammock and patio furniture. Mid level Master with private balcony has hammock chairs. Top deck has additional seating, Ring video cameras/security lights covering perimeter of property and pool entry.
Indoor Living: Rec room, 6 large flat screen TV's, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Keurig Coffee maker, large island seats 4, large sectional sofa, non-conductive electric fireplaces, memory foam mattresses, high chair, Nest thermostats and free Wifi. Linens, towels and hand soap provided. NO OTHER toiletries or consumables provided.
Extras: Private pool (open May 15th-Oct15th, NON HEATED), private hot tub (open year round), basketball hoop, hammock, hammock chairs, pool loungers, Polywood patio furniture, Louisiana Wood Pellet Grill, Outdoor shower. Rec room with Queen sleeper sofa, additional refrigerator, parking for 4 cars (NO STREET PARKING), direct access to 2 beach access points and just steps to the beach!
House Rules:
-No Smoking
-No Parties, Events, Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
-No Trailers, Jet Ski's or Golf Carts permitted in Ocean Sands
-Ring Video Cameras facing exterior perimeter of property and Pool Entry Point.
-Minimum age to book 25 years
-Photo I.D. may be required upon check-in
-Please purchase trip insurance, travelers will not receive refunds if travel is affected by hurricanes/weather
-NO running AC with open windows/sliders
-NO early check in's or late check out's
-Pet friendly for 1 pet ONLY
Welcome to the Outer Banks best kept secret! Hornets Hideaway is a newly remodeled, semi-oceanfront rental home in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Located just steps from the beautiful beaches of Corolla this vacation rental is a sure bet for a great family vacation. There are two beach access points on both sides of the property and beautiful ocean views from the top level.
Comfortably accommodating 14 guests (3 Masters complete with ensuite bathrooms), 5bd/5.5bth, with a private pool and private hot tub ( our hot tub is open year round). First level rec room with an air hockey table, large TV and full bathroom. Perfectly situated a few short steps from the private beach with plenty of deck space to enjoy an afternoon nap or enjoy the beautiful sunsets with a glass of wine.
Bedroom 1: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 2: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 3: King Bed/Ensuite Bath
Bedroom 4: Two twin bunk beds, 4 beds total
Bedroom 5: King Bed
**Linens and towels provided
**We DO NOT provide beach gear or toiletries/consumables
**Please note for those with stays less then a week, pool service is set on a 2X/Wk service with one service on Saturday and one service during the midweek.
Top Level: Newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, non heat-conductive electric fireplace, 65" TV, large over-sized sectional, large island seating an additional 4 guests, dining for 8 guests, open floor plan, captain's nook with a foosball table, fully equipped chef's kitchen with a double oven range. 1 Master Suite with King Bed and full bath, 55" TV, non heat-conductive fireplace and private balcony with ocean views.
Mid Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Master Suits with full bath. Additional full bath in hallway. Both Masters have King Bed with large TV's and access to deck or private balcony via sliders. Kids bunk bed room sleeps 4 children with access to the mid level deck via a slider. *Please no people over 75lbs on top bunk.
Ground Level: Recreation Room with kitchenette and refrigerator. Air hockey table, bar sink and slider to pool/hot tub area. Large flat screen TV with X Box console, Queen sleeper sofa, access to full walk in shower bathroom. The bedroom on this floor has large smart TV, King bed and additional small futon.
Outdoor living: Private Salt Water Pool. The pool is open May 15th-Oct15th and IS NOT HEATED or HEATABLE. Louisiana wood pellet grill (wood pellets NOT provided), outdoor shower, pool loungers, small table seats 4. Mid level deck has a hammock and patio furniture. Mid level Master with private balcony has hammock chairs. Top deck has additional seating, Ring video cameras/security lights covering perimeter of property and pool entry.
Indoor Living: Rec room, 6 large flat screen TV's, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Keurig Coffee maker, large island seats 4, large sectional sofa, non-conductive electric fireplaces, memory foam mattresses, high chair, Nest thermostats and free Wifi. Linens, towels and hand soap provided. NO OTHER toiletries or consumables provided.
Extras: Private pool (open May 15th-Oct15th, NON HEATED), private hot tub (open year round), basketball hoop, hammock, hammock chairs, pool loungers, Polywood patio furniture, Louisiana Wood Pellet Grill, Outdoor shower. Rec room with Queen sleeper sofa, additional refrigerator, parking for 4 cars (NO STREET PARKING), direct access to 2 beach access points and just steps to the beach!
House Rules:
-No Smoking
-No Parties, Events, Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties
-No Trailers, Jet Ski's or Golf Carts permitted in Ocean Sands
-Ring Video Cameras facing exterior perimeter of property and Pool Entry Point.
-Minimum age to book 25 years
-Photo I.D. may be required upon check-in
-Please purchase trip insurance, travelers will not receive refunds if travel is affected by hurricanes/weather
-NO running AC with open windows/sliders
-NO early check in's or late check out's
-Pet friendly for 1 pet ONLY
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
- Pool loungers
- Private hot tub
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Memory foam mattress
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 5.5 private bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Soap
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
- Video games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Furnished balcony/patio
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- Near the bay
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Air hockey
- Foosball table
- Kayak
- Water park
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
- 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Rules
No Running AC with open windows or sliders
No Early Check In's or Late Check Out's
Pet friendly for 1 pet ONLY
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum 1 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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.
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
We should mention
- Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.