CAROLINA BY THE SEA - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

CAROLINA BY THE SEA
  • As low as $4,490 - $6,490/Week
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
CAROLINA BY THE SEA
CAROLINA BY THE SEA
CAROLINA BY THE SEA
CAROLINA BY THE SEA
CAROLINA BY THE SEA
CAROLINA BY THE SEA
CAROLINA BY THE SEA
CAROLINA BY THE SEA

General Features

  • 1 Highchair
  • 1 Queen
  • 10 Full Baths
  • 13 TVs
  • 2 DVD Players
  • 2 Half Baths
  • 2 Outdoor Showers
  • 2 Pyramid Bunks
  • 2026 Pool Heat Cost: $500.00
  • 2026 Pool Open: 3/29/2026 - 10/25/2026
  • 2027 Pool Heat Cost: $500.00
  • 2027 Pool Open: 3/28/2027 - 10/24/2027
  • 32.0 x 16.0 Private Pool
  • 7 Kings
  • 9 Bedrooms (9 Private Baths)
  • 9 Parking Spaces
  • Basketball Hoop
  • Community Pool Access
  • Community Tennis
  • Discounted Golf Fees
  • Elevator
  • EV Charger Available
  • Gas Grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Located in Pine Island In Corolla
  • Media Room
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Oceanfront
  • Oceanfront Home
  • Recreation Room
  • Sunday check-in

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About this Property
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms

A pool table and a shuffleboard game fill the ground-floor rec room at CAROLINA BY THE SEA, a nine-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Corolla's Pine Island community from Carolina Designs. Every bedroom has a private bath, an elevator serves all three levels, and an EV charger is available onsite. A 32 x 16 private pool and hot tub await outside. Steps from the sand and framed by wide Atlantic views, this is a home built for large families and gatherings that want space to spread out and plenty of reasons to stay put.

Overview

There's something very special about Carolina by the Sea, that makes you feel right at home. Located in the premier community of Pine Island, guests can relax in a thoughtful home design that flows between common areas and bedroom retreats, decorated in a relaxing palette of soothing coastal shades. Features of this exceptional OBX vacation rental include a wonderful oceanfront location with gorgeous views, elevator, private pool and hot tub, rec room with pool table and shuffleboard, and a spacious great room. All TVs throughout this home are 4K Roku TVs, and the common area TVs have HD Blu-ray players. Pine Island guests have community pool access and community tennis, and guests of this home also enjoy discounted golf fees. With nine bedrooms, 10 full baths, two half baths, and nine parking spaces, there is room here for everyone on the guest list.

Ground Floor

  • Rec room with pool table and kitchenette
  • Media area
  • King with private bath
  • Bedroom with two pyramid bunks and private bath

Sleeping options on the ground floor include a charming king suite with flatscreen TV, private bathroom, and direct patio access. The king bathroom has a roll-under sink, shower with a small lip, fold-down seat, and grab bars. A delightful suite with a private bath is furnished with two pyramid bunks and mounted flatscreen TV, an easy favorite with younger guests. The balance of this level is dedicated to a sensational recreation and media lounge. This space is outfitted with hardwood floors, pool table, game table with six chairs, built-in shelves with board games, a mounted 40'' flatscreen TV, a pub table with chairs, and a kitchenette with sink, refrigerator, icemaker, microwave, coffee pot and dishwasher. The media area has a 65'' flatscreen TV with premium soundbar and shuffleboard game, ideal for rainy afternoons and friendly tournaments alike.

Doors open to a private pool for invigorating swims and refreshing dips. The pool deck is lined with lounge chairs for relaxation and sunbathing, and a basketball hoop and two outdoor showers round out the outdoor amenities. A private walkway meanders to the dune-top deck with built-in seating for a heightened view of the coastline. Pristine beaches are steps away and beckon you to relax to the sound of waves lapping the shore, romp in the rolling surf or stroll the water line in search of seashells. Retreat to the bubbling hot tub as evening sets to star gaze under clear coastal skies.

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First Floor

  • Five kings with private baths
  • Queen with private bath

Well-appointed bedroom suites await guests on the first floor, each with its own private bath for effortless mornings. Choose from five stylish suites with king beds and flatscreen TVs. Three are oceanfront with views and rear covered deck access and one has direct access to the front covered deck. A charming ocean view queen suite has a flatscreen TV, private bath, and direct access to the rear covered deck. Covered decks are furnished for guest use and enjoyment and provide a respite from the sun to enjoy cooling sea breezes, sunrise coffee, and the steady rhythm of the Atlantic just beyond the dune.

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Second Floor

  • Great room
  • Dining area
  • Kitchen
  • Lofted sitting area
  • Sunroom
  • King with private bath

Masterfully designed to showcase memorable ocean views, the expansive great room is the highlight of the second floor. Soaring ceiling, streaming natural light, and hardwood floors welcome guests to a comfortable living area with two sofas, armchairs, and a flatscreen TV. Doors open to sun decks furnished with sitting and dining options to enjoy panoramic ocean views. Two ocean view dining areas feature elegant tables, one seating 10-12 guests and the second accommodating six people, so the whole group can gather for one memorable meal. Additional gathering areas for quiet conversations include a sitting loft with armchairs and a cozy sunroom with two settees, an ottoman, and flatscreen TV. The kitchen will captivate the hearts of those with a passion to cook. This space has custom cabinets, pendant lighting, granite countertops and casual bar seating for six. A host of stainless steel appliances include a refrigerator, five-burner cooktop, double ovens, and two dishwashers. Complete with a Keurig coffee maker, you will find yourself right at home in this kitchen. The top floor is completed with a sensational king suite with a 65'' TV, stunning ocean views, and direct sun deck access. (Please note that the tub jets in the bathroom are not available.)

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The Corolla Setting

Corolla sits at the northern end of the Outer Banks, known for expansive, wide beaches of finely textured sand and clean rolling surf. Beyond the beach, guests can tour the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, visit the historic Whalehead Club at Currituck Heritage Park, or book a guided tour in search of the wild horses that roam the northern beaches. Grocery stores, surf shops, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, and gift shops are close by in local shopping centers including Monteray Plaza, Tim Buck II, and Corolla Light Town Center. Free high-speed wireless internet keeps everyone connected back at the house, and please note that no pets are allowed and check-in is on Sunday.

TVs: The 13 TVs are 4K Roku TVs with access to Spectrum Cable, Disney+, Prime Video, Showtime Anytime, and many other popular kids, sports, news, and entertainment stations. Please note that DVD players are available in the common areas, but are not in the bedrooms.

EV Charger: An EV charger is available onsite.

Community Note: Pine Island offers the following information regarding the community, amenities, and important policies to ensure your visit is both enjoyable and safe! Review community information.

Special Access Amenities: This property provides a ground floor king bedroom with roll-under sink and shower with small lip, grab bar and fold-down seat. Please note that none of our homes are ADA compliant. Contact our office for additional information.

Pool: The 32 x 16 private pool is heated by heat pump. Ambient air temperature of 60 degrees or higher is needed to heat the pool, meaning that if the temperature drops below 60 degrees the pump will not continue to heat. Max pool temperature is 80 degrees. Pool heat cost is $500.00; the 2026 pool season runs 3/29/2026 to 10/25/2026 and the 2027 season runs 3/28/2027 to 10/24/2027.

Golf: Guests of this home can enjoy discounted green fees at Kilmarlic Golf Club, a Tom Steele designed course in Powell's Point. Enjoy exclusive K Club benefits compliments of the homeowner, including discounted green fees (reserve tee times in advance), and reduced costs for Wild Horse Tours, Kitty Hawk Kites adventures, and more. Learn more about the K Club benefits by visiting their website. The K Club concierge can be reached at 252.491.2841 to reserve a tee time.

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