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If you’ve been looking for a true oceanside getaway in Corolla, this 6-bedroom home on a quiet cul-de-sac is worth a look. Just a short walk from the beach, 766 Sunrise Court offers the space, outdoor amenities, and updates that make an Outer Banks home easy to enjoy. The top level is made for gathering, with a bright, open great room, vaulted ceilings, custom lighting, built-in shelving, and a large dining area with built-in seating. The updated kitchen features modern cabinetry, countertops, and appliances, while the spacious top-floor ensuite gives you a comfortable private retreat with plenty of closet space and access to the deck. Four additional bedrooms and two full baths are located on the middle level, with access to the covered deck. On the ground level, you’ll find a second living space, sixth bedroom, and full bath, creating plenty of flexibility for family and guests. Step into the fenced backyard and enjoy the private pool, resurfaced in 2023, along with the tiki bar and plenty of space to relax after a day at the beach. Enclosed carport storage provides room for bikes, beach gear, and all the extras that come with owning an Outer Banks home. Roof: 2023 HVAC: 2015 766 Sunrise Court is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a Corolla second home, investment property, or full-time coastal residence.
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This 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home sits on nearly half an acre of semi-oceanfront land, designed with coastal living and rental appeal in mind. The reverse floor plan takes advantage of the home’s elevated setting, with the main living spaces and kitchen positioned on the top level and the upper-level bedroom offering beautiful views. Multiple decks provide plenty of room to enjoy the coastal breeze, dine outdoors, or simply take in the surroundings. Outside, the private pool and hot tub create a true backyard destination, giving guests and owners another place to relax when they aren't at the beach. A covered deck, sun deck, hammock, outdoor shower and outdoor bathroom add to the functionality of the outdoor space and make it easy to enjoy everything that makes the Outer Banks lifestyle so appealing. A rare opportunity to own nearly half an acre of semi-oceanfront property in one of Corolla’s most sought-after vacation destinations. Located in the Ocean Sands community, Dolphin Dance places you just steps from the beach while offering the private amenities that make a Corolla investment so desirable.??Location is a major part of the value here. Beach access is approximately 47 yards away, while the Ocean Sands community offers a peaceful setting close to Corolla’s restaurants, shopping and attractions.?? Whether you're looking for a coastal getaway, a second home, or an investment property with strong vacation-rental appeal, Dolphin Dance offers the combination buyers look for in Corolla: semi-oceanfront location, ocean views, private pool, generous bedroom count, and easy beach access. Come see what makes this Corolla property worth a closer look.
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Estimated Annual Rental Income: $55,000. Beautifully updated coastal home in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla, just a 10-minute walk to the beach. This 4BR / 3 full + 2 half bath home is fully turnkey as a second home or vacation rental. Recent updates of over $90k include all-new plumbing (poly piping replaced), three fully remodeled baths with custom tiled walk-in showers and new vanities, a remodeled game room with new Roku Smart TV, a newly added laundry room, a refreshed open-concept living area, restocked kitchen, smart Nest thermostats, new flooring, and added bunk sleeping. Outside: a private gated pool with hot tub and kiddie pool, three decks including a brand-new top deck, new privacy green wall, stone walkway, and a kids' play area (The Tot lot). Minutes to Timbuk II shopping and dining, the Currituck Club, Currituck Lighthouse, and Corolla's wild horses, with Food Lion and Harris Teeter nearby.
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Welcome to Sunny Daze, a spacious coastal retreat in the desirable Ocean Sands community of Corolla! Offering 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms across three levels, this home is designed for comfortable coastal living, entertaining, and making lasting beach memories. The thoughtfully designed layout features multiple gathering spaces, including an inviting main living area, a recreation room with pool table and kitchenette, and ample room for family and guests. The kitchen and dining area provide a welcoming hub for meals and time together, while multiple decks and a screened porch create inviting spaces to enjoy the coastal breeze. Outside, enjoy your own private 12' x 40' pool, hot tub, outdoor shower, and additional spaces to relax after a day at the beach. Located approximately 528 yards from the Spinnaker Arch beach access, this property offers convenient access to the beautiful beaches of Corolla, along with nearby shopping, dining, and local attractions. New kitchen refrigerator in 2026. New hot water heater 2025. Whether you're seeking a second home, a personal coastal escape, or an investment opportunity, Sunny Daze offers an inviting setting to experience the best of Outer Banks living!
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Proven Corolla rental performer in Ocean Sands Section E! Known as Seahorse Shanty, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath coastal home has generated approximately $60,000 in annual rental income and holds an outstanding 4.98 Airbnb rating from more than 130 reviews. Community boardwalk beach access places the ocean within easy reach, while Corolla’s shopping, dining, and attractions are just a short drive away. Bright and inviting, the home features cathedral and shiplap-style ceilings, skylights, and a custom kitchen refreshed in 2021 with cabinetry, countertops, and flooring. Outdoor living is a highlight, with sun decks, a hot tub installed in 2024, landscaped grounds, exterior lighting, an outdoor shower, and shaded space beneath the home. The lower level adds versatile living and entertaining space with beds, a game room, half bath, utility/workshop area, and a 2024 mini-split. Additional updates include washer and dryer in 2019. Sold furnished, this home is ready to enjoy personally or continue its established rental success. With thoughtful improvements and a desirable location, close to shopping and dinning, it is an appealing beach retreat and investment opportunity. *SELLER OFFERING A 1-POINT MORTGAGE RATE BUYDOWN WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER!
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Sitting well elevated in an X flood zone, Sunny Days is located oceanside at the very end of a Cul de sac. This four-bedroom, two and a half-bath home can be the start to the family vacations or get a way. Hammock ready for summer! October 2025 saw expansive new decks and new stairs on much of the exterior of the home. The reverse floor plan offers wrap-around sun decks off the main living area, kitchen, and top floor bedroom. Want some shade? You can picnic under the covered porch space top floor or go a story below to the covered decks offered for three of the bedrooms. Rinse off the day in the outdoor shower, grill out, and place your beach chairs and toys underneath There is extra storage as well both inside an owner’s closet or outside in a small storage shed in the carport. The home is an active rental in height of the season, could easily be self-rented should you choose to expand your choices and timelines. Groceries, pony tours to the Northern Beaches, eateries, and a nearby golf course can make a family vacation that can be filled with activities
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Just steps from the beautiful beaches of Corolla, this charming and well-maintained oceanside retreat is ready for its next loving owners. Featuring four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and more than 2,000 square feet, the home offers a desirable layout, natural finishes inside and out, and an appealing location and price point for those looking to enter the Outer Banks investment or second-home market. Enjoy the coastal breezes from the screened porch or relax on the surrounding decks while watching family and friends enjoy the private pool. A convenient half bath adds ease when hosting guests, while an impressive list of improvements completed since the sellers’ 2021 purchase offers added peace of mind. Updates include new HVAC systems, a fortified roof, water heater, washer and dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, LVP flooring, bathroom vanities, paint and exterior stairs, along with the replacement of all polybutylene plumbing—an added benefit that may also help with insurance costs. Don’t miss the opportunity to see and appreciate all this inviting Corolla retreat has to offer, with convenient access to local boutique shops, restaurants, and some of the area’s most beloved attractions—from the iconic Currituck Beach Lighthouse and historic Whalehead Club to the roaming wild horses and 4x4 beaches just miles away. It’s the perfect opportunity to make Corolla and the Outer Banks your own home away from home!
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Experience the best of Corolla coastal living at The Grey Palm, an exceptional six-bedroom home just 150 yards from the community beach access. Custom built and professionally designed by Mancuso Development, a multiple Outer Banks Parade of Homes award recipient, this beautifully appointed property combines thoughtful design, comfortable living spaces, and an impressive collection of amenities. Ocean views and inviting outdoor spaces set the stage for the quintessential Outer Banks lifestyle. Enjoy sun-filled days around the private pool, entertain at the cabana bar, or unwind in the hot tub after a day at the beach. Multiple decks provide the perfect place to take in the ocean breeze. Inside, The Grey Palm offers plenty of room for family and guests with six well-appointed bedrooms, an elevator for convenient access between levels, and Smart TVs throughout. The recreation room adds another level of entertainment with shuffleboard, an arcade game, and a media area, while the mid-level den with sleeper sofa provides valuable additional sleeping and gathering space. The home’s location in Corolla’s Ocean Lake community adds even more appeal. Community amenities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, and a stocked fishing lake, while Corolla’s beaches, restaurants, boutiques, golf, grocery stores, and popular attractions are all conveniently nearby. Whether you're searching for a second home, a coastal retreat, or an Outer Banks investment property, The Grey Palm delivers the location, amenities, and lifestyle today’s Corolla investors are looking for.
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Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this thoughtfully designed 3-story coastal retreat is the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and investment potential. Located on the ocean side of Rte 12, it's just 3 blocks (0.3 miles) to beach access. While it backs to Rte 12, a thick buffer of natural beach brush provides privacy and helps minimize road noise, allowing guests to enjoy peaceful outdoor living. This spacious home sleeps 19 and offers 7 bedrooms plus an office/flex room. There are 6 full bathrooms, 4 of them ensuite, plus a half bath on the top floor. The open-concept third level features a bright great room with cathedral ceilings, large windows, and two sliders leading to a sunny deck. The kitchen is fully stocked with 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators, a deep freezer, pantry, and a freight lift for added convenience. Newer Lovesac furniture and a large dining table complete the space. The top floor also includes a primary suite with deck access and a private bath featuring double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. The second level offers three more king ensuite bedrooms, a fourth bedroom with a pyramid bunk, a full hall bath, and an office/flex room with a queen bed. The ground level includes two additional bedrooms, another full bath, a laundry closet, and a game room with a pool table and media area that opens to the pool patio. Outside, enjoy a heated pool, hot tub, fenced in patio with both sun and shade, outdoor shower, gas grill, and owner storage. The oversized driveway fits up to 10 full-sized vehicles and even has a private basketball hoop. Community bike path, restaurants, and shopping are just minutes away. NEW FORTIFIED ROOF 2026. Be sure to view the walkthrough video and 3D virtual tour!
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Welcome to Pelican's Perch, located on the Outer Banks, in the town of Corolla, known for its wide and friendly beaches and its consistent vacation rental income for those looking for an investment home. Featuring five bedrooms and three living spaces across four floors, Pelican's Perch has space for everyone to spread their wings. The beach access is just steps away, and the home has its own private pool and hot tub. The main living level features the kitchen, living and dining space. Off of the dining space is a screened porch, to allow for outside entertaining and dining. The screened porch opens to a deck that faces the ocean and the land behind the home. There is also a large bedroom with its own attached bathroom (bathroom remodeled in 2025) on this level, as well as a half bath off of the living space. Walk up the tongue-and-groove wood-adorned staircase to a captains nook that features a hang-out spot with ocean views, and sliders that open to the ocean-facing deck for even more views. On the mid-level, you'll find three more bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. And on the ground level, you'll find another bedroom, full bathroom, game room, wet bar and laundry. The home has been used as a vacation rental and comes fully furnished for easy transition from one owner to the next. Rental income info plus rental projections can be provided as requested, as well as floor plans. Finally, the home is located in the X flood zone, so flood insurance is not required!
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Don’t miss this charming and beautifully updated 4-bedroom coastal cottage located at 739 E Willet Ct in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Tucked away at the end of a quiet street, this turnkey property sits on a beautifully wooded lot that perfectly balances peaceful shade and privacy with modern beachside convenience. Exceptional rental infrastructure or an effortless second home awaits, with a direct, dedicated community beach path located right next door that carries your toes straight to the sand in just a few minutes. Best of all, the property is situated entirely within the sought-after X flood zone, meaning no required flood insurance—giving you ultimate peace of mind. Inside, the home delivers an open and airy coastal escape, boasting stunning beamed ceilings in the main living areas and updated kitchen, a freshly painted interior and exterior in 2023, tasteful furnishings, and fully modernized bathrooms. Durable, luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring flows throughout the bedrooms, ensuring stylish, low-maintenance living for years to come. Step outside to find your own private backyard oasis, complete with a sprawling sun deck newly redone in 2024. Below, the fully fenced pool area features a sparkling private pool, outdoor shower, and a 6-seat hot tub, which have been enhanced with a new pool heater and hot tub system installed in 2023. The home boasts tons of options for outdoor enjoyment in the sun and shade with multiple decks, ping pong table, corn hole boards, and even offers great storage for all your beach toys. When you aren't lounging poolside or beachside, enjoy the neighborhood tennis courts just steps away. Whether used as a private beach retreat or as a rental investment (projected to do $65,000 in annual income if optimized for year-round rentals, this easy-to-maintain beach cottage checks every single box.
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Coastal Perfection Awaits at 545 Seashell Lane! Embrace the beach lifestyle in this classic Corolla retreat, perfectly positioned on an expansive lot that radiates traditional coastal charm. Situated just steps from a highly desirable, uncrowded stretch of beach, this 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers 1,570 square feet of inviting, light-filled living space. ONLY 900 ft +- TO BEACH ACCESS ON 24,352 SQ FT HOMESITE. PERFECT FOR EXPANSION TOO. With cosmetic updates, home is projected to do $61,000 in annual rental income or $85,000 annually with updates and the addition of a private pool and hot tub. Enjoy total peace of mind with recent capital improvements that include a new Fortified Roof installed in 2025 and a brand-new septic drainfield completed in 2024. Take in the beautiful scenic views from the spacious top-level deck; a perfect area for capturing refreshing ocean breezes and picturesque sunsets, or enjoy the peaceful screened in porch right off the kitchen. The oversized corner lot currently boasts a private volleyball court, and provides an incredible opportunity to add your own custom pool. Lots of potential to update and increase rents! Located in a quiet, sought-after Corolla neighborhood of Ocean Sands South, this turn-key property is ideal as a primary residence, a coastal getaway, or a rental investment.
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Ocean Sands is an ocean front subdivision in Corolla that was designed to be a Planned Unit Development (PUD). This type of community planning allows the homes to be close together of small lots and still satisfy the lot coverage regulations by incorporating large open areas throughout the subdivision. SOme of these open areas are along the oceanfront which allows more homes to have ocean views. There is an active home owners association which takes care of the private roads and the community tennis courts and the numerous beach accesses through out the community. You can find Ocean Sands just past the subdivision of Spindrift and before you get to the community of Crown Point.

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