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Mare Nostrum - Corolla, Whalehead, 430 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Events, Flex Stays

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A spacious balcony with wooden railings and two leather chairs with cushions.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.
A multi-story house with a white exterior, multiple balconies, and a fenced yard.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 183677 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whale Head Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪81 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located in Corolla (Whalehead Beach), this vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Corolla Beach and within 3 minutes by car from Whale Head Bay. .This vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Currituck Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars.
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What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Currituck Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Whale Head Bay - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mare Nostrum - Corolla, Whalehead, 430 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Events, Flex Stays

Finished with high-end furniture, spacious 8 bedroom, 5.5 bath luxury home in sought after Whalehead community. Enjoy the country club lifestyle with oversized pool and relaxing hot tub. Keep the kids entertained with golf putting green, volleyball court, basketball hoop, swings and one of the most spacious yards in Corolla. Game room with pool table and wet bar. Large Flat screen TVs in every room. Beautiful views of ocean, bay and lighthouse from upper floor. Wrap around decks with plentiful space to relax and enjoy spectacular views of the Currituck Sound. Easy and safe access to exclusive Whalehead beaches via community boardwalk. Perfect for vacations with family and friends, reunions, weddings and other special events. Parking for 10+ cars. Convenient to Corolla shopping and dining. 430 yards to the beach.

Outside: 8 Parking Spaces, Basketball Goal, Putting Green, Swings, Volleyball Court, Gas Grill, Park Grills, Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar.

Lower Level: King En Suite w/TV, Bedroom w/2 Bunks Sets & 1 Trundle w/TV shares Full Bath with King Bedroom w/TV, Rec Room w/Pool Table, Wet Bar, Fridge, TV, Washer/Dryer in Hall Closet.

Mid Level: King Bedroom w/TV & Deck Access shares Full Bath with Queen Bedroom w/TV & Deck Access, King Bedroom w/TV & Deck Access shares Full Bath with Bedroom w/Daybed & Trundle, King En Suite w/TV & Deck Access.

Upper Level: Kitchen w/Bar w/6 Stools, 2 Dishwashers, Fridge w/Ice Maker, Table w/6 Chairs, Dining Table w/10 Chairs, Great Room w/TV, Deck Access, Powder Room.

2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/11
2027 Pool Dates: 5/15 - 10/2

**Please be advised that a “video only” security camera is installed outside the home overlooking the driveway. The audio feature on the camera has been disabled. There are no other security cameras inside or outside the home.**
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,677 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.

Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 and a security system
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

Property is also known as

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Mare Nostrum - Corolla, Whalehead, 430 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Events, Flex Stays Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 42 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Oscar T.

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

Summer vacation

A-1
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

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

Generational Family Vacation

We had such a great time!! As our time comes to a close here at the Outer Banks, I look back over the week at the fun memories we created. We celebrated a birthday, went to Sugar Planet, went crabbing and deep sea fishing, ate sooooo much good food and played in the pool until we were exhausted. I am so thankful for our week together The house was PERFECT! We’ve already requested the same week next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

The Country Club

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house for a large group. Kitchen very well equipped. It was so nice to have the pool for the kids. Close to grocery store and other shopping in Corolla
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S.

Family Fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall great stay good accommodations and wonderful pool and hot tub. Trek to beach was long for us old people but worth the trip. Please note one of the gas grills has a bad starter luckily other seemed to work fine and two other charcoal grills available if needed. So much fun for kids playing volleyball and others using putting green. More deck space than I imagined and seating plentiful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Amazing Family Reunion Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was truly perfect for our vacation. We had families from both east and west coasts and we couldn't have dreamed up a better vacation. Everyone had their own comfortable room and space but still felt so together! The kitchen was so functional and we made so many amazing memories cooking and eating together. This home had everything we needed. The kids loved the pool and wanted to swim all day and night. The walk to the beach was quick and enjoyable. And the roof top deck!! So relaxing. Would definitely recommend and return!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Roger B. B.

July 4th Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 1st vacation of this nature in the OBX. We were very happy with our home and its location. The overall condition of the home was good and we enjoyed the property as a whole. The pool was great , we did have a small issue with the volleyball court. There is a slab of concrete in the middle of the court that is dangerous for future guests. We had one of the members of our party hurt their ribs when the dove for a ball in the sand. not serious, but for future guests, it should be removed.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cyara S.

Mare nostrum house review- “event house”

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: •HVAC, air filters were past due with being changed(someone from beach realty came to change after we contacted multiple times)•Stool in the kitchen was missing a leg•Basement fridge doesn’t close unless you have to force it shut. •No Propane for the grill•Poop in the outdoor bathroom •Dishwasher closest to the coffee pots does not latch to close and run dishwasher.•Landscaping not upkept for an “event” house- grass needed mowed, which we contacted multiple times to have it done for our event/ around pool needed swept and cleaned up •Upstairs freezer doesn’t stay frozen, food went bad.With it being an event house, and the additional fee we paid, it was just a little upsetting the minor inconveniences we ran into. Thank you for allowing us to give feedback, any questions or concerns please reach out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Knestaut vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing time, the kids had a blast. This was our first time in OBX and definitely not our last!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Loved Mare Nostrum!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our first vacation in the Outer Banks was amazing and our stay at Mare Nostrum attributed to that. The location was great as it is close to shopping, restaurants, and activities. The beach was a little walk but no to far. The house was very clean and it provided a kitchen filled with what we needed to prepare meals. We had plenty of room for our group of 20 and especially enjoyed the gathering area where we could all be together. The pool is large and the outdoor area was great. Having our own volleyball court was a nice addition. Only a few minor things that would be nice to be repaired the washing machine makes a very loud rattling noise, the bathtub drains need to be cleaned so the water doesn’t collect at your feet while showering, and one of the bar stools is in need of attention before it breaks completely. These issues weren’t terrible and didn’t affect our wonderful stay but they need addressing. We would definitely stay here again! Our favorite vacation house for sure!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

Wonderful Family Vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was perfect for our group of 12 adults and 5 children (ages 1,2,3,9,12). The kitchen has everything needed to make food and drinks - pots, pans, griddle, coffee makers, and blenders with placeware and seating for everyone. We spent most of our time at the pool which was clean with plenty of chairs and loungers to relax on. The pool and outside areas are gated so we didn’t have to worry about the little ones. There was a cart, umbrellas, and sand toys for the beach along with cornhole and lots of balls for fun at the house. We brought an easy up for shade at the pool, a canopy for the beach, and coolers for drinks. There are fun/interesting things to do in the area and stores, restaurants, and the beer garden are a short drive or bike ride away. Small negatives - the beach is not too far away, but it’s a process to get everything there with little ones. You can hear the kitchen chairs being moved in the bedrooms below (maybe some felt liners on the legs would help). The little kids could open the front door from the inside, but the baby gate kept them on the kitchen level.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Family vacation

Overall great stay .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Beautiful Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was definitely one of the best we've ever stayed in at OBX! It was exceptionally clean, beautifully decorated and stocked, and conveniently close to the beach and shopping. Our favorites were the pool, the beds, and the TV's in every room (for when you wanted a little quiet, private time.) My only complaints were that with no carpeting in the main living area, every move is heard loudly through the floor down in the bedrooms, and also we couldn't find a broom! A broom would have been nice to keep up on the sand and things on the floor. But overall, this house is a WINNER and I definitely recommend it!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Terrific Experience for Everybody

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very accommodating staff!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautuful Property!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family and friends spent a wonderful week at this beautiful home. There is plenty of seating and we were all able to eat dinner together. The kitchen has everything you need as far as appliances and cooking utensils. It is a short walk to the beach and the pool area is very large. An added bonus is the large yard with a volleyball court. I would absolutely recommend this property!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Chase T.

So So

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house worked for what we needed, but appliances were broken bugs were all over the place, even had to have pest control come out for Ants.m The house is for sale and I don't think it is being kept up.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Loved it!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was wonderful. The house is bright and spacious, the pool large and clean (with a swing where we can sit and watch the kiddies!). The bedrooms are large and comfortable. There was a supply of books--fiction, nonfiction, older and new--the kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed to cook and eat the seafood that we bought. We had to call because there were no sheets on the beds nor bath towels in the rooms, and they were delivered promptly--on Sunday! The kids had a great time playing pool and volleyball. The ocean is within easy walking distance. I particularly loved that almost every room had a sliding door to the outside--but not the two rooms that were obviously for children. The upper deck was a favorite hang-out spot, and we also loved the hammock. The only drawback is that the stores, shops and restaurants of Kitty Hawk are at least (in good traffic) a 30 minute drive away. However, we attended Sunday services at the (very nice) Historic Carolla Chapel and that was just a short drive up the beach.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thanksgiving Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Family was the most important criteria is our stay, and this rental's size met those requirements. Could have been cleaner, and better supplied with kitchen equipment. Didn't even have potholders! No propane in the tank on the only night we planned to cookout. Oven was the alternative method for our burgers!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Kathy B.

A Disappointment

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was fine, nice pool. The rental company was rude and did not respond to a concerns, despite a specific request for response. Additionally the pool people came into the pool area while my 12 yr olds were swimming and did not announce themselves or ask permission to enter. Then proceeded to add chemicals and kick the swimmers out of the pool at 1:00 on the first sunny day of vacation after several rainy days. Beach realty called and threatened us over the number of cars in the driveway, accusing us of having too many people in the house. Their own webpage indicates the driveway holds 10+ cars and we had 10. I can pay a lot less to be treated so poorly. Will not use Beach Realty again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The week was perfect!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Art T.

Great house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was perfect for our family, very spacious and we loved the space on the top floor.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Country club

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Me and my family had a wonderful time in NC. The house was everything that’s pictured and more. It was clean and ready when we arrived. The pool guy came during the week to service the pool and hot tub which was nice, considering it had some sand in it. It was a great location to the beach and town.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Diane R.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Do not stay at Whalehead Beach, Property ID 4018141

Beach Realty is the worst. The house was filthy. The photos on the website show a clean beautiful house when we found ants, a mouse and dirt everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Loved this home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 17 loved staying in this home. Awesome pool and hot tub, beautiful crow’s nest views. Young adults loved the sand volleyball court.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sharon S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wish I could say 5 stars

I would have loved to give this house a great rating, unfortunately the house needs to be power washed and repairs made to the outside. It is a beautiful home with plenty of room for our 17 family members but the dead bugs and droppings in door jams and on windows and siding, the terrible condition of the swing set, broken boards on the decks and various plies of junk make an excellent rating impossible. I will say the rental company responded to our various requests very quickly. When we arrived the beds had been made with dirty linens and house hadn’t been cleaned but they sent Becky to clean and she did an excellent job. We ended up having a wonderful vacation despite the rough start.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Pat N.

Country Club

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Filthy tile floor, ineffective ice maker. Two ground floor doors with broken locks, two of three gates to pool with broken locks, no large serving pieces , broken chair propped up, cable box in twin room broken. Good response from Beach for fixing locks. Not much else. To many discrepancies!!