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Outer Banks Ocean-Side Vacation Home

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living room/dining area
living room/dining area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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corolla, nc
  • Currituck Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Corolla Beach
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪128 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Outer Banks Ocean-Side Vacation Home

ONLY 120 feet from the Beach. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean views and the unique decor while vacationing. Unlike many of the newer 'mansion' beach houses, this house maintains the feeling of a true beach house while providing a comfortable vacation center for beach lovers.

This beach house is one of the original houses built in ocean sands - it is older, more rustic and a traditional ocean house. No home theaters, music studios or elevators.

Please pass us by if you want a high end hotel.

The first floor features 4 bedrooms (each with its own half bath and sharing a shower/bathtub with a neighboring room), and a full laundry room. There is also a Private Hot Tub and a Gas BBQ Grill, along with a hanging swing and deck chairs. The second floor offers the large great room, kitchen, and dining area, as well as gorgeous southeastern ocean views. There is also a fifth bedroom with full bathroom access. The kitchen has modern appliances and is of an open design. Sunbathers will enjoy the large wraparound decks on both floors. The third floor consists of a game room/sun room fully equipped and ready for some fun with a queen futon, TV, and a Foosball table.

Sleeps 12 in regular beds - with an additional 2 on the futon in the game room

Discounts given to military, law enforcement, fire personnel and teachers. You should be recognized for what you do for US.

Pets aren't just welcomed - they are ENCOURAGED!

STARTING IN 2024 - As a result of numerous guests damaging the house we will require BOTH damage insurance AND a security deposit. For those people that treat their vacation houses with care we sincerely apologize for the additional "temporary" cost. (which will be refunded after a post departure inspection). Hopefully this will be a short term change to our policy.

Property manager

Greg Higgins

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
per Ocean sands community guidelines NO TRAILERS, CAMPERS , GOLF CARTS are allowed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Corolla

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Ocean Sands, a neighbourhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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corolla, nc

What's nearby

  • Currituck Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Currituck Beach - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chill Spot - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outer Banks Ocean-Side Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Outer Banks Ocean-Side Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outer Banks Ocean-Side Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Outer Banks Ocean-Side Vacation Home located?

Located in Ocean Sands, this holiday home is steps from Outer Banks Beaches and within 3 mi (5 km) of Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center and Tar Cove Marsh are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 171 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

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

Great time with family!

Property had just about everything we needed. Kitchen was well equipped but wish there had been a large stock pot to make a low country boil. Had a great time building memories with my family. House was only four houses from beach which made it very easy to take everything we needed to the beach. Hope to make it back there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

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

Fantastic location

I try to choose my beach rentals carefully for safe, easy beach access. Doghouse was super convenient- just a few steps over the dunes to the beach. What I was totally surprised by was (1) the lifeguard stand was located there - there aren’t many lifeguards in the area - great assurance with all family members constantly in the water (2) the back of the house faces open dunes - no neighbors to block a beautiful view of dunes and horizon ocean - lovely birdsong and breezes (3) a second refrigerator on ground floor! Yay! LOTS of food & beverage space Three generations of my family all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Doghouse! Our host was wonderful. He quickly responded when we had a tv question.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Doghouse ‘24

This is our second stay at the Doghouse and it did not disappoint. You can not find a better owner to communicate with. Greg is always very accommodating and caring , his responses are also very timely. The house was very clean with clear instructions. You cannot get a better location! Definitely our go to when traveling with a large group! My favorite is the view from the deck and also private toilets for each bedroom with a Jack and Jill shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine J.

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

The Dog House

Older Home in Section F. Loved the 5 Bedrooms and the Jack n Jill bathrooms. Upstairs bedroom with bath very private. Loved the kids room on the top floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beach vacation

The property was close to beach. Owner was very reachable and helped with any issues we had. Inside does need to be updated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty P.

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

weekend get away

It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Girl’s trip

The location and house were ideal for our weekend! Access to the beach was super close and easy. The sounds of the ocean had us all sleeping like babes. Very clean and comfy. It was chilly out but the rain stayed away until we were leaving. Look forward to hopefully staying again in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pheona M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Goobs and Bads

We did enjoy our time spent. The property was very comfortable, however there should be extra attention payed to cleanliness. There was a used coffee pod in the Kuerig , inside the refrigerator was dirty , and the oven looked pretty bad. Overall it was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viktor S.

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

Fishing trip

Plentynof rooms and the proximity of the beach made this a perfect place. And the cherry on top was the Foosball table and the hot tub. Awesome 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Staci C., Bristow

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, nice stay.

No problems! The owner communicated in a timely manner when I messaged him. Loved how close it was to the beach! Provided beach towels were an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan E.

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

Wonderful pet friendly house

If you hate leaving your pup at home when taking a family vacation look no further this is the house for you.This is an amazing house with a wonderful view and beach access. Me and my wife have been a few times now and will continue without a doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel F.

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

Wonderful location

We had an amazing stay at this location. The house was large enough to accommodate all 10 of us and our dog. We felt right at home. The kitchen was stocked better than any other rental home I have ever been in. The AC worked really well which is a huge plus because normally beach ones have issues. I could not have asked for a better home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry g.

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

Getaway

My family really enjoyed our stay at the Doghouse, very convenient to everything, but away from all the busyness. Close walk to beach and all amenities you need gor a vomfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LIG L.

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

Family Vacation

This was a very comfortable beach house that fit our family perfectly. It was large enough to fit everyone with enough deck space to enjoy the views and hear the ocean. It was in close proximity to the beach and a Harris Teeter was a short walk or drive away. Just down the road was shopping and restaurants that were very satisfying. I would recommend the “Dog House” for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rose k.

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

Home Again again !

Welcoming home steps from the boardwalk to the beach. Plenty of room for family and friends. Awesome space on the 3rd floor for kids to hang out, watch tv, puzzle or craft. Kitchen well equipped for meals. Lots of deck space on 2 floors with swing and hot tub. The guarded beach is beautiful. Greg the owner is responsive, friendly and helpful. Can't wait to visit again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Full house

this is a great house for a large groutp. Five bathrooms and a large kitchen. Great room is also good sized and thelarge game room at the top of the house isveryuseful..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

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

Great location. Comfortable house perfect for multiple families

While the weather was less than ideal, we had a great time playing, eating, and hanging out at The Doghouse.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie V.

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

Weekend Get Away

Pet friendly home, close to the beach. Comfortable home with all basic essentials provided. Conveniently located to grocery shopping and places to explore (lighthouse and Wright Brothers museum). The beach was peaceful, clean and not crowded. (Mid-May). The house was clean and comfortable with space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

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

Very nice place would stay again

Great location will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maegan T.

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

Perfect Family House

This was our second time staying at The Doghouse. We had more than enough room for two families and a dog. It is such a great location, with the beach just steps away, and has everything needed for a relaxing vacation. The house has had some updates since we were last there, which was a nice surprise. The owner, Greg was very responsive when I contacted him about checking in early. I would highly recommend staying at the Doghouse!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy W., Virginia Beach

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

Perfect getaway

Our friends and us stayed at the Dog House over New Years. It was a perfect house for our group. We had 4 adults, and 5 children between the ages of 4-11. The house had lots of room and everything we needed. There was plenty of space to stretch out. The kitchen was well-equipped. The location was excellent. The weather was pretty mild at the end of December, so we were able to enjoy some time on the beach. Beach access is just a few houses down. It was really just perfect The kids enjoyed the upstairs. There were plenty of TVs. The house is set up really well for families with children. The hot tub was so much fun! It was a beautiful getaway. So many memories were made. We had a blast. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

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

Great Holiday Stay

Our family enjoyed staying at this property. The listing has the perfect description for the property. The beach had some of the most beautiful seashells I've ever seen. The house was perfect for our family and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay during Christmas. The home owner was great with communication and helping to resolve any issues we had. Having a grocery store less than five minutes away was perfect for all of our last minute needs. Looking forward to staying at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Ging F.

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

All around amazing!

We stayed at The Doghouse during Veteran’s Day weekend recently, which was very fitting as the host is veteran-friendly and very communicable. The property and home was perfect for 2 families with young and teenage kids, along with a 4-legged family member, Airedale. I couldn’t have been happier with the accuracy of the property listing and amenities provided. We all enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings and the beach during the day. The view of the dunes were literally right there, and you could hear and smell the ocean just over the dunes with beach access being very close by. We would definitely stay at The Doghouse again. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellese C.

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

Corolla getaway

My husband and I and our two goldens stayed here for our one year anniversary and it was the best getaway. It was very convenient to get to the beach, the dogs loved the beach, and we absolutely loved the sunrise every morning over the ocean. It has the most beautiful view from the porches. Tons of space for a big family vacation. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Girls Week

This was a girls week - friends for over 40 years. The house was amazing. It was huge and had everything we needed. We did a lot of cooking and the kitchen was perfect. There were plenty towels available and a washer so we could wash them as needed. Plenty bathrooms for 8 women. A hot tub which was used a couple times. A short walk to the beach. Lots of stairs so if you have problems with stairs this may be an issue. It was so easy working with Greg. Definitely would recommend this property. Close to grocery stores, shopping and restaurants. My favorite thing was the swing on the deck. Many hours spent there swinging and talking. Beautiful home and area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Greg Higgins

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