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What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool
Holiday home on the beach, with hot tub
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
6 bedrooms 5 bathrooms Sleeps 17
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Corolla, NC
- Place, Corolla Beach18 min walk
- Place, Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center7 min drive
- Place, Currituck Beach7 min drive
- Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)80 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)
Ground-Level Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Mid-Level Bedroom with 2 Duo Bunks
2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
Mid-Level King Bedroom with Private Bathroom
1 King Bed
Mid-Level King Bedroom with Private Bathroom
1 King Bed
Mid-Level Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Top-Level King Bedroom with Private Bathroom
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Ground-Level Hall Full Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Mid-Level Hall Full Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Mid-Level Private Bathroom in King Bedroom
Toilet · Shower only
Mid-Level Private Bathroom in King Bedroom
Toilet · Shower only
Top-Level Private Bathroom in King Bedroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool
Time to enjoy the best of Corolla! “What the Shell” is an adorable oceanfront house with a private pool, hot tub, and a great rec room to keep the kids happy! Three master bedrooms give the adults the privacy they need. The kids will love the pool table, ping pong table, and basketball goal! This house was meant for your family to spend time together playing and bonding on your week at the beach. Tastefully decorated and appointed, you will feel at home as soon as you step in the door.
“What the Shell” is in Crown Point, offering tennis courts and a community pool if the teens want to gather outside. You can even walk to restaurants and shop in the Tim Buck II shopping center. The kids will love watching the turtles in the canals on Crown Point Drive on the way in and out. Bring bikes because the multi-use path is there for jogging and biking. The historic Corolla Lighthouse and Whalehead Club are just minutes away by car. The 4-wheel drive area is also just a few miles north for adventurous folk with 4-wheel drive vehicles. Take the opportunity to hop on a Wild Horse Tour bus and leave the driving to the pros! You will make memories for a lifetime at this amazing vacation destination.
Top-Level: Living Room with TV, Coffee Bar, and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 12); Kitchen with Bar (seats 6), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; King Master Bedroom with TV and Attached Full Bathroom with 2 Sink Vanity; Hall Half Bathroom.
Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom with TV; Bedroom with 2 Pyramid Bunks and TV; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Closet.
Ground-Level: Rec Room with Smart TV, Arcade Game, Ping Pong Table, Pool Table, Wet Bar (refrigerator and sink), and Deck Access; Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed; Hall Full Bathroom.
Extras: 2025 Beach Gear Credit, Basketball Goal, Grill (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 8), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Parking: 6 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (23 x 8), WiFi.
Community Extras: Community Pool, Community Tennis.
Additional amenity details:
Private Pools are open from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round. Community pools are open in-season only – exact dates must be confirmed by the property management company. The fireplace seen in the photos is non-functioning and not available for use. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 23, 2025 and August 31, 2025.
All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.
Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.
“What the Shell” is in Crown Point, offering tennis courts and a community pool if the teens want to gather outside. You can even walk to restaurants and shop in the Tim Buck II shopping center. The kids will love watching the turtles in the canals on Crown Point Drive on the way in and out. Bring bikes because the multi-use path is there for jogging and biking. The historic Corolla Lighthouse and Whalehead Club are just minutes away by car. The 4-wheel drive area is also just a few miles north for adventurous folk with 4-wheel drive vehicles. Take the opportunity to hop on a Wild Horse Tour bus and leave the driving to the pros! You will make memories for a lifetime at this amazing vacation destination.
Top-Level: Living Room with TV, Coffee Bar, and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 12); Kitchen with Bar (seats 6), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; King Master Bedroom with TV and Attached Full Bathroom with 2 Sink Vanity; Hall Half Bathroom.
Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom with TV; Bedroom with 2 Pyramid Bunks and TV; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Closet.
Ground-Level: Rec Room with Smart TV, Arcade Game, Ping Pong Table, Pool Table, Wet Bar (refrigerator and sink), and Deck Access; Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed; Hall Full Bathroom.
Extras: 2025 Beach Gear Credit, Basketball Goal, Grill (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 8), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Parking: 6 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (23 x 8), WiFi.
Community Extras: Community Pool, Community Tennis.
Additional amenity details:
Private Pools are open from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. Pool heat is not an option for this property. Hot tubs are available year-round. Community pools are open in-season only – exact dates must be confirmed by the property management company. The fireplace seen in the photos is non-functioning and not available for use. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 23, 2025 and August 31, 2025.
All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.
Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.
The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.
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Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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About the area
Corolla
Located in Corolla, this holiday home is on the beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center. Corolla Raceway and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

Corolla, NC
What's nearby
- Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Corolla Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Currituck Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
- Currituck Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 17 min walk
- Lighthouse Bagels - 16 min walk
- Bernie’s Brother - 16 min walk
- Sun Fish Grill - 17 min walk
- Mama Easley's - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Outer Banks Blue Realty Services

Outer Banks Blue is a family-owned and operated rental management company that maintains 250+ properties from Nags Head to Corolla. Our team of experienced professionals has been providing competent and personalized service to our guests since 2005.
Please note: All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent. Kitchens are fully equipped with dishes, glasses, cookware and utensils, but be advised no spices, coffee, or coffee filters are included with the rental. Additional conveniences, cleaning items, and kitchen goods are not guaranteed.
Please note: All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent. Kitchens are fully equipped with dishes, glasses, cookware and utensils, but be advised no spices, coffee, or coffee filters are included with the rental. Additional conveniences, cleaning items, and kitchen goods are not guaranteed.
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