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Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla

Family-friendly holiday home in Corolla with a water park

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Smooth Sailing from the Driveway
Kitchen
Dinningroom
Livingroom with Entertainment Console
Livingroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Corolla Beach
  • Place, Currituck Beach
  • Place, Wild Horse Museum

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla

Outstanding Ocean views! Simple beach cottage on private sand road in Corolla 4-wheel drive area. This home is only accessible with a 4 wheel drive vehicle. All wheel drive vehicles are not capable of navigating the soft sand and off road beach driving conditions. Privacy deck space & views of Penny's Hill, the Currituck Lighthouse & dunes, spectacular sunrises & sunsets, access to 30 miles of pristine beaches with wild Spanish Mustangs, pet friendly, well-equipped, cozy size perfect for single family & smaller groups, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Corolla, NC

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Fat Crabs Rib Company - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Estuarine Nature Walk. Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betsy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location...horses visited often, great views, close to beach...allows dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

North Carolina Outer Banks vacation

We are older so the stairs were a little tough for us. The beds were not comfortable for us either. The view was spectacular. It was really had to find the first time. The manager responded to every request very quickly. There was a bug frozen in the freezer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Peaceful escape

Smooth sailing is a peaceful gem on the 4x4 beach. We love the location. Sitting on the deck or in the sun room is magical. You can only hear the sounds of the waves and the birds. We saw 4 wild horses in yard on our last day!!! Truly a wonderful place to stay. The house is nothing special/fancy, but it has character and is well equipped with everything you may need!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Family Beach Vacation

Smooth Sailing is the perfect place if you are looking for a low-key spot away from the overly "touristy" areas of OBX. The sand road can be intimidating until you get used to it, but the convenience of loading up your beach gear and driving it up to your spot is worth it! Angi is a wonderful host--very quick to respond to any question and address any issues. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

2nd Week of September OBX vacation

Great location on 4wd beach. Perfect for small family or a few friends. Beautiful views of dunes from the top deck. Relatively easy to get to verses other places deeper in the dunes or further up the beach. Angi was very responsive addressing any questions or concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen k., northern Virginia

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

Amazing views

What a special place! Because of penny Hill, i assume, there aren't any houses on one side so u really feel like its just you out there. The horses address always majestic as well as the sunrises and sunsets. A very special place and we love it! House was perfect size for two of us and our pooch. We also loved it wasn't right on the beach where all the cars are.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Shannon B.

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

Great experience

Our trip was great. We loved the 4x4 beach and the wild horses. The house was a great location and the host having a beach parking permit and 5 gallon water jug was so nice. Not sure who cleans the house but it doesn’t get cleaned well. In the kitchen above cabinets and ceilings had loads of dust and cobwebs. All pictures in the house haven’t been dusted in a very long time either. I also have never stayed somewhere where they didn’t provide bed sheets or towels so that was a big inconvenience to bring our own because I wasn’t paying over 100 for sheets and towels. The pine tree hanging over the outside stairs needs trimmed because we kept getting hit in the face going up to the second floor. Over all our stay was great but the property has been neglected some.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Beach house in the dunes

Great location for those who want to be away from the crowds. 4-minute walk to the beach, great views, shaded lower deck with upper deck above, clean, and incredible stars at night. We spent hours on the upper deck watching the stars and satellites. Must have a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get there. About 2.5 miles up the beach. We rented a Jeep for this trip. Saw the wild horses in the dunes and in the driveway. Great memories. Angi is a great host and person. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Visit with the mustangs.

We arrived just at dusk on the beach access, but by the time we drove to where we needed to turn off - it was dark! Angie texted us to ask how we were doing and was promptly out with flashlight to guide our way. What a welcome and joy! Any questions we had were answered quickly . Wonderful stay, wonderful property and wonderful hosts! Thank you!

8/10 Good

Bethany F.

Great location /close to beach

The four of us had a great time this week at Smooth Sailing. The view was incredible. The horses visited us a few times right in the driveway and under the house, as well as on the beach. We did get quite a bit of rain at the beginning of the week which made for lots of mosquitoes. There are a few hornet nest that need to be taken care of as well. My son was stung the moment we arrived. I would suggest putting up curtains or some type of blinds on the main door which leads into the master bedroom for privacy. All in all, we enjoyed ourselves and had a relaxing week playing in the waves!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jenny K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great vacation to OBX

Our first spring break vacation with our family (my spouse, my mom, and two young daughters) to the ocean and all our first time in OBX. Driving on the beach was by far our favorite! The sand dunes and ocean was beautiful!! The size of the house was prefect for us and the host was excellent and answered all our questions and even stopped by with extention cord. Only complaint was the house was quite dusty and the windows could have been cleaned better to be able to see outside better. But host has chairs for family, tons of toys goe the girls and again the price of the house was great also beds were comfortable for all of us. * Nothing Related to the house*We were bummed we didn't see any wild horses as this was one of the main reasons we booked and the weather wasn't the warmest; we're from WI so we were excited for 50s and a snow break, but it wasn't that warm and real windy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

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

Heaven

My wife and I stayed at Angi's beach cottage and it was the best vacation we ever had. First time in OBX. Cottage was perfect for us it was simple, secluded and the scenery was breathtaking. Horses visited often day/night. We fell in love with OBX Smooth Sailing exceeded my expectations in everyway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Good stay. We will come back.

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leilani L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and communication with property manager. The house is good size for single family. It has a rustic and beach vibe decor. Although I prefer white simple decor. The furniture is comfortable. The mattress and bed linen could use an update. The place is clean enough but can use a good full house cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

This property was amazing. Secluded enough to feel comfortable and safe but within a few miles of shops and dining. The wild horses come to the house everyday and the ocean view is amazing. Driving on the beach is a unique experience. We will return for sure and Angi was a pleasure to work with. Kathleen C
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denise F.

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

Amazing views

There were 2 of us staying for the week. It's the perfect size for a small group. The views from the top deck are perfect. The horses were around almost daily. I also loved listening to the frogs after the hurricane passed through. The home was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Hard to leave!

We had an amazing time here! The kitchen had everything we needed and the views were incredible from the top deck. The horses added to the beauty. We saw them every day and under the deck one night! It was the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra E.

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

Wonderful Family Oasis

This house was everything we expected and needed for a family getaway. The location was perfect; it was within walking distance of the beach but tucked away. We saw the horses every day, and twice, they were cooling off under the house! The kitchen was well appointed and had everything I needed to cook. The grill outside was very clean and easy to use. Having the 5 gallon water tank was a huge bonus for us. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were perfect. I loved the master shower! We loved the views from the deck and appreciated the new Adirondack chairs. My only complaint would be some of the nails on the upper deck need to be replaced or hammered in. My husband ripped his foot open on one of the ones sticking out. We made sure to have shoes on after that. This is a wonderful house and I wouldn't hesitate to book again! We had the best time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan M.

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

Wonderful

Very nice and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

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

suggestions

great week..house needs more lower deck furniture and update of beach chairs and removal of such old, useless items...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian h.

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

Sand, sun and horses

Really cool place in the 4 wheel drive only section. Located about 3 miles into the dunes and takes about 15 mins to get to “town”. House was perfect for us and could sleep up to 6 comfortably. Ocean views over the dunes Owner checked in with us. Saw horses everyday. Pod of dolphins as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Beach house

The house was exactly as listed, Angi is an excellent property manager, and was very helpful for us during our stay. The beach road is an experience in its self. Definitely need to air down your tires and 4x4 is an absolute must! We loved watching the horses graze and move through the dune area and onto the beach. They are truly amazing. Overall everything was great for a very quiet relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan D.

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

Wonderful Stay in Corolla

Property is in a wonderful location behind the dunes of Carova Beach. Very private location. Host was attentive and answered any questions that we had promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Misty B.

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

4x4 Getaway

We loved the 4x4 beach and wild horses in yard 3 out of 5 days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quiet location, Responsive Property Manager

Remote, pretty, sandy, oceanic, and a sweet serviceable place with great windows, decks & porches. The beach is actually a road or should I say the road is a beach? (sporadic traffic as you take in the grand Atlantic and build sand castles.) Angi is the most responsive vacation host I’ve ever rented from. She fixed things immediately, struggled with me over TV & Wifi, and called when she spotted wild horses. A gem. But, it would be wise to read the contract carefully; prepare for upcharges on linens (20 percent more than quoted) and funky at best connectivity. In fact, we're still trying fix our computers, a week later.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

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Hosted by Angi Gregory

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