You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
COROLLA OCEANSIDE-3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, SHORT WALK TO BEACH
This adorable beach house is located in a cul de sac and is a 5 minute walk to the ocean. You will find a beautiful private path that begins on the left of the house and leads to the beach.
This well-maintained family home features a master bedroom and bath located on the top floor with a private deck. On the main level, there is a family room adjoining the dining room and a well stocked kitchen. The first bedroom has a bunk bed; it is a pyramid bunk bed- a full bed on the bottom and a twin bed on the top, as well as a pull out (trundle) bed. The second bedroom has a full bed and sleeps 2. There is a full bath located on the main floor. Flatscreen TV's, WIFI and Cable are included.
Relax on the spacious deck that surrounds the front of the house. Truly Charming!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 1-minute drive from Outer Banks Beaches and 5 minutes from Corolla Beach
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Norman Lindsey
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the sea
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Text 252-202-8880 upon departure
Leave thermostat on 74 degrees
Leave keys on kitchen counter. Lock Doors.
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Oceanside-5 Minute Walk Beach-sweet Caroline House Corolla
Oceanside-5 Minute Walk Beach-sweet Caroline Corolla
Oceanside-5 Minute Walk Beach-sweet Caroline House Corolla
Oceanside-5 Minute Walk Beach-sweet Caroline House
Oceanside-5 Minute Walk Beach-sweet Caroline Corolla
Oceanside-5 Minute Walk Beach-sweet Caroline
Oceanside-5 Minute Walk to Beach-sweet Caroline Corolla
Oceanside 5 Minute Walk to Beach sweet Caroline
COROLLA OCEANSIDE-3 BEDROOM/2 BATH, SHORT WALK TO BEACH Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Katie S.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shelia was amazing and helped us with the info we needed for our stay the house was beautiful and very comfy to be in beds were great and my kids had a blast will definitely look into returning thank you so much Shelia I enjoyed our talks ;)
Katie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
melinda b.
21 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
DO NOT RENT FROM THIS HOST
We rented this property and were extremely respectful and careful during our stay. Unfortunately, the host retained the majority of our security deposit, an amount that was more than double the weekly rental rate. I purchased insurance through VRBO to cover any unforeseen damages; however, the host did not submit any receipts or photographic evidence to support the damage claims, despite my repeated request. Shockingly VRBO still approved the claim without requiring proper documentation. This experience feels completely unfair and dishonest-a total scam. I also have asked the owner for pictures, receipts to no avail.
melinda b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leah B.
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway!
We stayed 4 days over the 4th of July holiday with my husband, two adult children, and my sister. The house was perfect and we were all comfortable. Beds, pillows, and linens felt like home and there was plenty. All the creature comforts you need were there to use. The path to the beach was right outside the door and an easy 5-7 minute walk. There were beach chairs, umbrella, and a beach wagon to use. I could have stood in the outdoor shower all day when returning from the beach. We even used the grill and sat at the picnic table which was under the shade of the deck. There is a small yard to play in behind the house and two large decks. I wish we could have stayed longer. The host was friendly, communicative, and gave us highlights and recommendations for the area. I could not have asked for a better little getaway. I would go back in a second.
Leah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Danielle C.
26 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous stay in Corolla
Shelia & Norman were EXCELLENT hosts & I have nothing but nice things to say about them & their property. Before my girlfriends & made it down to OBX, their communication was great (I had a few questions beforehand). I received answers to my questions within the hour. The check in instructions were very clear & Shelia listed out all accommodations within the property. Not only that, the property itself was in pristine condition. The home was extremely clean & exactly as pictured. You can tell how much effort & care the hosts put into the maintenance of their home. A few things we very much enjoyed: -Outdoor shower (who doesn't love an outdoor shower?)-We had access to the hosts' beach chairs / umbrella, which was extremely kind of them. -The beach was less than a 10 minute walk. -We loved hanging out on the spacious deck upstairs.This property is NOT a party house. I would recommend this beach home to families / mature adults that will leave it in just as good condition as it was when you arrive. Thanks again to Shelia & Norman! We appreciate you both very much!
Danielle C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christina V.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Host Ever!!
Our trip to Corolla was wonderful... and, what set it apart was the welcoming nature of our host! Sheila reached out to us with an abudance of information on the area, and fun things to do with the kids for planning our trip. Once arriving, we found to house to be very clean, and very comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with nice & new equipment & appliances. It's often the norm to have cheap & uncomfortable furniture in the rentals, but this house was very updated, new, comfortable & clean... and the master bed mattress was very nice for sleeping & recovering from the day's activities. With a fun walk to the beach, we enjoyed soft sand, fun waves, & pleasant neighbors. The house is convenient to lots of shopping & restaurants. We had a wonderful trip!! I highly recommend enjoying your Corolla visit with a stay at Sweet Caroline, and the Lindseys... They have my vote as the best vacation host ever!! Can't wait to return!!
Christina V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Kathryn R.
7 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Problem was the rain
The house was super nice and clean. Loved the inside of the house. The kitchen was well supplied and everything in it was in great shape. The issue was rain. The area was quickly under several feet of water. We could not park our car under the parking cover without wading thru a foot of water. The whole yard was flooded and we were now vacationing in a total swamp. The path to the beach was also under at least a foot of water and we could not walk to the beach. We had to try and drive to the beach and there is no where to park. We had to try and park at my daughter's house but of course there was no where to park. It ended up being a miserable trip where we felt trapped in the house. I do not know who is in charge of the paths to the beach but they should be built much higher so visitors can get to the beach, which is why we go there. The slightest rain and the path is flooded or a mud pit. I would never rent a house in this particular area again since it is certainly a low area and floods quickly. The house was great but I would not recommend renting it because of the area it is in.
Kathryn R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cara R.
22 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, cozy
My family of 5 rented this house mid July. It was very clean and perfect size for us. Nice neighborhood and walk to beach took 5-10 min through a trail to beach access. House had everything we needed. Owners extremely helpful and attentive. Even called us as we were leaving to direct us to an alternative route which helped us avoid traffic. Love the OBX and would rent again. Great vacation
Cara R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen B.
30 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
My two daughters (both in their twenties) booked this lovely house for a short last minute trip to the OBX. We had a terrific time and really enjoyed our stay. Everything was easy — check in was simple and the host is very quick to respond to any inquiries abd super helpful — and the house was so comfortable and VERY clean! It was nicely located a reasonable and flat walk to the beach and we loved being able to use the beach chairs. The location was quiet but also very convenient to shopping and great restaurants. We give this a big thumbs up!
Kathleen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
2/10 Terrible
tiffany k.
29 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Owner was great but then unresponsive after and kept security deposit with no back up
Owner was very communicative until she kept security deposit and would not provide details and photos of what she said was damaged.
tiffany k.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
19 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Escape
We felt welcome even before arriving. The hosts are very gracious in preparing you for your stay and the home was inviting and cozy - perfect for rest & relaxation! Thank you for a great vacation!
Jennifer M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Molly J.
15 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home!
Sweet Caroline was super convenient to everything in Corolla! We were so lucky to have nice weather for the two weeks we stayed! The walk to and from the beach was easy and flat. Our 1.5 year old loved the deck.. especially the fact that that it was childproof! The beds were really comfortable which is sometimes hard to find in a rental property. Lastly, Sheila was always a phone call away for any and all questions! Thank you for taking care of our family...We didn’t want to leave!
Molly J.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dahlia S.
1 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great First OBX trip
Our family had a wonderful time in this cozy cottage. Everything was super easy (including getting to the beach!) and it was a great first OBX experience for us. We look forward to returning soon.
Dahlia S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
theresa m.
29 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Short 3 nights stay
Needed a cozy place to hang for a few nights. This home was just what we needed. Thank you!
theresa m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laurie W., Sherwood, Oregon
25 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
Sheila and Norman were very friendly and helpful as we were coming from multiple areas and at different times to get together. The house was very clean and set with enough towels, soaps, dish detergent, etc to allow us to relax and enjoy our time together
Laurie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
9 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
quiet perfect get away
clean beach cottage perfect for a smaller family
Steve M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
26 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
We were looking for a quick weekend at the beach and hadn't ever been to the outer banks. The house was exactly as listed. It was about 1/3 of a mile from the beach on a quiet path away from traffic. The beds were comfortable and we made a lot of great memories!!!
Peter D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Christian W.
6 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little getaway
Very nice house and super friendly contact
Christian W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
wes f.
28 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Owners were easily in contact if needed. House is super cool and comfortable.
Walk to beach is nice. We did it with ease. About 4-5 minutes. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
wes f.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lee P.
21 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage
We enjoyed our stay at this beach cottage. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Owners were great to work with.
Lee P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Caleb W.
9 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Property was clean and well supplied. Owners were very responsive and communicative.
Caleb W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rob W.
7 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Sweet Caroline
Sheila was great to work with. We were worried about cleanliness due to Covid19, but she informed us that they were taking several proactive measures to make sure the house was well cleaned between guests and she was spot on! The house was super clean! We really enjoyed our stay, it was perfect for our family of 4.
Rob W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay M.
17 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
clean, great location, will definitely rebook!!
We had the BEST stay at Ocean Sands!!! We arrived to a clean house and immediately walked to the beach. It is VERY quick walk and we saw rabbits along the way. Our 3yo twins did the walk 3x a day without complaint. The outdoor shower water got hot very fast and we did all of our bathing there. It was perfect after cool
Beach days. Kitchen has everything you could need and the beds were comfortable. High chair and pack n play for baby. We have stayed at many VRBOs and the main thing that separated this house from
The others was the thoughtful, inviting and helpful owners. We had a bit of communication before and during the trip for rainy day/covid closure ideas and we left feeling like we had new friends! We will definitely we back!!
Lindsay M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Shawn H.
19 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant home
Pleasant house with well tended and very clean/comfortable interior. Kitchen had a full assortment of cookware for people who wish to cook every day. The water pressure is good and the hot water heater holds up under multiple showers. Short walk to the beach
Shawn H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Karen W.
20 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Owner met us upon checkin and was very nice.
Perfect small cottage for our group.
Karen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kendra S., Where do you live?
25 Sept 2018
Wonderful!
We really enjoyed our stay at Sweet Caroline and I would recommend to anyone. Great communication from Sheila to ensure we enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. The house was very clean and we loved the openness of the living space. Conveniently located to grocery stores, restaurants and most importantly the 4x4 beaches of Corolla. We would definatly rebook!