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A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly.

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A spacious kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a glass table and white chairs, and a living area with a large TV and decorative items. - A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. (Corolla)
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a wooden deck. There are several white plastic chairs and a table on the deck. - A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. (Corolla)
A neatly made bed with blue bedding and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds. - A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. (Corolla)
A spacious kitchen with grey cabinets, a large island with chairs, and a clock on the wall. - A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. (Corolla)
A multi-story building with a balcony on the second floor, a sign reading "SmileAway," and a basketball hoop in the foreground. - A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. (Corolla)
Consider a stay at A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. and take advantage of an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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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 (); Hot Tub;
    9 tvs including one 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.


    Beach Cart,

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

    NON-SMOKING
    25 year old leaseholder minimum. Family groups only. No rentals to HS/Colllege groups. We do not rent to chaperoned student groups. If you are a chaperone with a student group, you will lose your lease and rent.

    Keywords: Luxury Beach Home, Private pool, Very High Speed Internet, HDTVs in all bedrooms. 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 transportation

  • 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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Games
  • Smart TV

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 on-site 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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
  • Snorkeling 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

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 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 trash
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. No charging of any electric vehicles.
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 Strict occupancy limit of 18 people, including babies. Number of guests will be verified.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We limit occupancy to 18 people including babies.

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
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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighborhood in Corolla. Corolla Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Consider The Village Table & Tavern for a night out or Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education if you're traveling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. Visit our Corolla travel guide
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Two horses on a beach with the ocean in the background.
    Corolla Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A lighthouse surrounded by dense forest, with a sunset over a calm body of water and distant shoreline.
    Currituck Beach
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • A tall brick lighthouse with a small house at its base, surrounded by trees and grass.
    Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Corolla Raceway
    3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Nelly's Sand Bar
    14 min walk
  • Lighthouse Bagels
    16 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    15 min walk
  • North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar
    3 min drive
  • Bernie’s Brother
    17 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?

Onsite 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.?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Corolla vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Corolla Beach and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Corolla Raceway and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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A Beach Vacation destination. EV friendly. Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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. 66 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great property, great location, beware the owner

The kitchen is well stocked, the house is spacious. Sleeps 20 means 3 to a king size bed. Not enough pillow cases for the pillows. The owner constantly sent in people to do ‘maintenance’ without warning, even though he knew I had 12 girls in the house. Constantly wanted proof of who was in the house-had to submit drivers licenses twice, had to take pictures in front of the house as proof of being there. He gave the door pin to a stranger who snuck in to count the people in the house and said he didn’t need to explain. We had girls sleeping, dressing and walking around in PJs. He behaves wildly inappropriately. Pity, because it’s a great venue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was awesome. I had a family of 20 and we had an amazing time! Had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026