Carolina Designs presents WISH UPON A STAR, a spectacular 10-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla's exclusive Whalehead community. With panoramic ocean views, private pool, two hot tubs, home theater, and your own beach walkway, this luxury OBX vacation rental offers the ultimate Outer Banks experience for large groups and reunions.
Overview
A few features to note about Wish Upon A Star:
- Attentive owner who makes updates every year!
- Pack less with complimentary seasonal cabana service
- Locally based private housekeeping and maintenance staff - available as necessary
- Upgraded linens, towels, and white duvets are freshly cleaned for every renter
- Two hot tubs available year round (one located on the private dune deck)
- Custom surfboard shaped wet bar on top oceanview deck
Picture it... panoramic ocean views, sweet sea breezes, and pure relaxation, all enjoyed from this spectacular oceanfront home with upscale finishes and amenities galore. Well, wishes come true at Wish Upon A Star! Located on the oceanfront in the prestigious Whalehead community of Corolla, this spacious home accommodates large groups with 10 bedrooms, 8 king beds, 2 double beds, and 1 double bunk, plus 10 full baths and 1 half bath. An elevator provides convenient access between floors.
The backyard is an entertainment paradise featuring a 28.0 x 14.0 private pool, an outdoor bar, a hot tub on the dune deck with built-in seating, and your own private walkway to the beach. Two outdoor showers and gas and charcoal grills complete the outdoor amenities. Indoors, endless entertainment awaits in the recreation room with pool table and home theater with projection screen and 13 TVs throughout the property.
Upstairs, the great room's entire east wall showcases floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular ocean views, creating a tranquil space to enjoy family and friends. The Whalehead community offers proximity to shops and restaurants, water sports, the historic Currituck Lighthouse, and the Corolla Adventure Park. It's also a short drive to the 4x4 beaches of Carova where you can see wild horses roaming freely!
The owner of Wish Upon A Star owns three oceanfront homes in Corolla and says, "this one has the best view of the ocean!"
Ground Floor
- Rec room with pool table and sports bar
- Theater
- Bedroom with two double beds
- Laundry
- Shared full bath
- Gas And Charcoal Grills in pool area
Outdoor amenities include a large private pool, a private walkway to the beach with an ocean view hot tub on the dune deck, and two outdoor showers. Inside, the rec room features a pool table, a media area with a sofa, an armchair, and a flatscreen TV, and a sports bar with a full-sized refrigerator, sink, and a second TV. The theater includes a large projection screen TV. A bedroom on this floor offers two double beds with a full shared bath across the hallway.
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First Floor
- Five kings with private baths
- Double bunk with private bath
- Covered deck with hot tub
Six bedrooms are available on the mid level, including five kings and a double bunk. The north east king features amazing views, deck access, and a private bath with tile shower, and double vanities. There are three additional oceanview kings with deck access, a king on the west side of the home, and a bedroom with a double-over-double bunk and private bath. One hot tub is located on the mid level covered deck.
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Second Floor
- Great room
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Breakfast nook/sun room
- Custom surfboard shaped wet bar on top oceanview deck
- Three kings with private baths
The great room is open and spacious, and includes a seasonal gas fireplace and mounted flat screen TV. Three kings with private baths round out this level, two of which are ocean-facing. The northeast king includes a private bath with a large custom tile shower as well as a double vanity.
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Updates for 2024: New granite countertop on poolside tiki bar and additional seating at the bar, new sofa and rug in rec room, three-season room converted to heated/air conditioned dining nook with new furniture, new great room furniture, refurbished dining room chairs, new lighting in the kitchen and dining room, extended pool decking, firepit added with outdoor seating, cornhole provided, updated landscaping with sod in front yard and pool area.
Seasonal Cabana Service: Service dates for the 2026 season are 05/02/2026 - 09/19/2026. Service dates for the 2027 season are 05/01/2027 - 09/18/2027. This home receives beachside cabana & beach chair set-up services during your stay. This complimentary service includes one 10x10 cabana tent and six beach chairs. Set-up hours are 10am to 5pm daily (except check-in/check-out day), weather permitting. This service is not available for partial-week stays and is subject to local ordinances. Service provided by Farmdog Beach Services. Additional add-on services and other rentals are available upon request for an additional charge.
Pool: Heated by propane. Max. pool temp is 85 degrees. 2026 Pool Open: 4/4/2026 - 10/24/2026. 2027 Pool Open: 3/27/2027 - 10/23/2027. Pool heat cost: $1,000.00.
Additional Amenities: Free High-Speed Wireless Internet, 6 parking spaces, DVD player, and seasonal fireplace (Oct-Mar). No pets allowed. Saturday check-in.
Is your desired week booked? Consider another property from this homeowner: #233 OBX Re-Ducks, #236 Atlantic Overlook, or #266 Breakwater.
