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The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach

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A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a wooden deck, two upholstered chairs, and a view of neighboring houses.
A dining area with a table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a residential building through large windows.
A modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, two windows with views of greenery, a ceiling fan, and a staircase leading outside.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and bar stools.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, large windows, a dining area, and a view of a wooden deck and staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Corolla Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bath

Full Bath

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach

The Salty Unicorn is oceanside and only 500 feet to the beach! This cute, comfy, three bedroom home is perfect for your OBX getaway. Chill and relax in your private hot tub after a fun day at the beach where you can gather shells, surf, swim or just have your zen time with the sounds of the waves and salty air.

The Ocean Sands neighborhood is great for outdoor time to ride a bike, walk or run. Venture out to some of the local restaurants, shopping or outdoor activities.

No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7075231
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

About the area

Corolla

Located in Ocean Sands, a neighbourhood in Corolla, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Corolla Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, while Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center, or consider a night out at The Village Table & Tavern. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 7 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Currituck Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Currituck Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach located?

Located in Ocean Sands, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Corolla Beach, 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay at The Salty Unicorn! The location is perfect just a short walk to the beach. You can hear the sound of the waves from the cottage. The host was very communicative and answered any questions expeditiously!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Excellent stay

Very happy with a superbly located to the beach house which was in excellent condition. A lot of thought has gone into creating this lovely space. Looking forward to my next return!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany R.

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

wonderful

Great vacation home. Easy access to the beach and also close to town for groceries and dinner and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

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

Refreshing Location and Close to Beach

The house is fantastic! Well decorated and appointed. The hot tub is nice. And it’s close to the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy T.

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

Wonderful stay

Our family of 4, which includes 2 teenage sons, absolutely loved our stay here. From relaxing in the hot tub to friendly pool table competitions, this location was just right for us! The short walk to the beach was no problem. We loved our first trip to Corolla!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home just as described on website, very easy to check-in. Just me & spouse in our 60's looking for a house with a hot tub, that was the main reason picked this one, also having a pool table was a bonus. The house has been remodeled beautifully, in a very nice neighborhood, in walking distance to beach access. Could hear the ocean on top deck, was very quiet, nobody in houses on either side of us. Also, very close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Highly Recommend!

My husband and I, along with another couple enjoyed our stay at the Salty Unicorn. It was clean, well equipped, comfortable and a short walk to the beach. I highly recommend this property to others and would stay again when we are in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

Perfect!

Perfect vacation house for our family of 4! Will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely clean and modern home

Lovely home, perfect for the three of us. Very clean and as described. Short distance from the beach, probably 500 steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Barb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Feedback

Information at top of this page is not correct. We checked in on 5.13 and checked out on 5.20. VRBO site allowed us to book for a short stay, then days later was informed we needed to stay for a full week at an additional cost. Someone needs to do better to ensure accuracy of property information. Had I not already paid for the shorter stay I would have made a different property selection that would have fit the dates I wanted. Did not appear that property was swept or vacuumed prior to our stay. Bugs beside bed on 1st floor, broken shells on floor near entry table. Used water bottle left in shower on 1st floor. Multiple emails the day prior to departure made us feel rushed to leave the property so it could be cleaned vs allowing us to leave at stated check out time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location. Would highly recommend and would rent again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Accurate and prompt direction from the company managing the property for the rental (example, the door access code or WiFi password), but no responses for any of the messages that we sent (both asking questions and providing feedback). Other than that, we had a great time and stayed in a great place! Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

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

Salty yet sweet

The more I travel to the OBX in the off-season the less I want to go in summer. Six inches of snow fell the night before we arrived. We did have to shovel the decks; however, the Salty Unicorn was warm and ready for our arrival. The hot tub was hot and freshly cleaned as well which was perfect with the weather. Two minute walk to the beach, two minute drive to the grocery store. And even in deep off-season there were plenty of restaurants to choose from. Lots of media options included at the house and the pool table made for plenty of distractions when not walking the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2023
Thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Great spot, close to beach, felt like new!

Would definitely rent this home again. Suitable for 5-7 people
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alana R.

March 2019 Stay

Gorgeous home - relaxing, airy, and spacious. Fantastic job on the remodel. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool table!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

It was fantastic

It is a beautifully redone home. They have about anything you would need in the kitchen and throughout the home. The master bedroom and bath were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James R.

June 2018 Stay

The location of the house is perfect. The House had all you could ask for. The views from the Decks were amazing. Great place to watch the sunrise, sunset and grab an afternoon nap! Game room was awesome! Bedrooms were all comfortable. Kitchen and Living room space was huge and was perfect for our family vacation. House was well decorated and had all the amenities for a comfortable and relaxing vacationj. Village Reality did an awesome job setting us up with the perfect Home for our vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Beautiful remodeled beach cottage, and in the middle of it all

First trip to OBX and couldn't have picked a better vacation stay. Remodeled inside and out, just the right size for a small group, very well-appointed with all the comforts of home, just steps from Corolla Beach and a short, easy bike ride to all of Corolla's markets and attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

August 2018 Stay

The house was absolutely gorgeous! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The house was in pristine condition, beautifully decorated, and had a well stocked kitchen. The master suite was the nicest of any house we’ve stayed. We’ve rented many houses over the years and this was by far the most clean and comfortable. We only wish we had booked a 2 week stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

August 2018 Stay

House is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. It was perfect for our family of 4 and could have accommodated another small family quite easily as well. Completely new everything on the inside—felt like a 5 star hotel. Kids enjoyed the pool table. Kitchen had everything you’d have in your own home. The owners obviously put a lot of thought into the house. Quick walk to the beach. About a mile from the large and well priced grocery store (Food Lion) and a handful of other stores and restaurants. Highly recommend!!! We’re coming back for sure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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