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FREE Pool Heat & 20% Discount for June and July weeks!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

FREE Pool Heat & 20% Discount for June and July weeks!

Wish You Were Here? Don't wish any longer....Book Today!

Wish is the quintessential beach house! You'll feel your worries slip away the moment you walk through the door of this 4BR/2BA charming beach house with a loft in Corolla's popular Whalehead neighborhood. The famous wide Corolla beach is just 2 blocks away at the end of the Herring Street Pedestrian Walkway.

Enjoy the huge private pool, tiki bar, hot tub, roomy outdoor shower with changing room and a killer roof-top deck with ocean to sound views. Beach cottage chic and the 21st century and are merged together with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and white beadboard cabinets make the kitchen unique, functional and fabulous.

Grocery stores, retail shops, restaurants and attractions like The Currituck Lighthouse, Wild Horse Tours or The Currituck Club golf course are in walking or driving distance from Wish You Were Here.
Beach Access: Only about 2/10 mile ( 2 Blocks ) at the Herring Street Beach Access

>> Main Level: Greatroom - Living w/TV, Kitchen, Dining - 4 Bedrooms each a TV; 2 Baths
>> Loft Level: Twin Day Bed; Game Table; TV
>> Ground Level Laundry
4 Bedrooms accommodate 9 in 1 w/Queen, 1 w/Queen, 1 w/2 Twins, 1 w/2 Twins, Loft with daybed.Sheets are provided. Bath towels are provided for nine.

Great Escapes Standard Amenities: Keyless entry; Wifi; Central Heat/AC; Color TV with Cable or Satellite or Streaming; DVD Player; Radio, Stereo or Docking Station; Cleaning Tools; Baby Gate; High Chair; Portable Crib or Pac-n-Play; Pillows; Blankets; Washer/Dryer; Iron & Board; 5 Beach Chairs; Deck Furniture; BBQ Grill; Outside Shower. Kitchen Furnished with Dishwasher; Microwave; Blender; Coffee Maker; Mixer; Icemaker or Trays; Pots, Pans and Ovenware; Dishes; Eating, Preparing and Serving Utensils.

Wish You Were Here Extra Amenities: Private Gated Pool (can be Heated); Hot Tub; Gas Grill; Pergola Poolside Bar; Pool Basketball Goal; WiFi; Ice Machine.

Additional Rental Information
>> Weekly vacation leases available to family groups over the age of 24.
>> Turnover Day: Sunday
>> Pet Policy: Dog Friendly!
Dogs, limit 2, are permitted
Fee of $150 plus tax.
>> NO Smoking or Vaping.
>> Pool is availabile April 13th - October 11th.
Pool Heat: $175 plus taxes.
Note: Pool Heat option allows the pool to be heated by a heat pump
device. Please know that actual water temperature will be dependent on
the ambient air temperature and a specific temperature cannot be
guaranteed.
>> Free Pool Heat available on all reservation made for full week stays between 5/4 and 6/15.

Wish You Were Here is a Great Escape For Your Family!

Property manager

Great Escapes Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Free Pool Heat April 17 May 29 2021
2 Blocks to Beach Rooftop Deck Private Pool Hot Tub
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About the neighborhood

Map
Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Currituck Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chill Spot - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FREE Pool Heat & 20% Discount for June and July weeks! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FREE Pool Heat & 20% Discount for June and July weeks!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FREE Pool Heat & 20% Discount for June and July weeks!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is FREE Pool Heat & 20% Discount for June and July weeks! located?

Located in Whalehead Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Whale Head Bay and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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FREE Pool Heat & 20% Discount for June and July weeks! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

Nice place to stay. Good location. Weather wasn't great for the ocean but enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great time for family and dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Great overall. Would rent again..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10

Had a week of relaxation and family time in the perfect location super easy walk to beach and close to all the shopping! Weather didn’t cooperate much but we still enjoyed the pool and hot tub every chance we got!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

Nice house for our smaller family of 5. The kitchen was clean and well stocked which was most appreciated! It was a very hot sunny week and the pool was a must! Thank you for a nice relaxed week!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10

Wish You Were Here was a lovely home, perfect for our family! Only minor complaints...back slider difficult to lock, wheel missing from beach cart, one bike had a flat tire, & a bucket full off trash/beer cans left by the pool. But really none of those things hampered our stay! Loved the style, fully stocked kitchen, comfy beds, great pool, beach supplies, & easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

Very pleased
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

We had a great stay! The layout of the house is very practical, with 2 bedrooms on each end of the home, and a loft extra room upstairs that was perfect for our oldest child to have her own privacy. Manager was very communicative, easy directions, check in was smooth and house cleaned on arrival. There were a few small cosmetic issues of the home but I'm sure they will be worked out in time. Overall great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10

Absolutely loved the pool area. Deck needs some major work, lots of staples poking out and nail heads. Had to remove a couple from feet and several rotting boards. If those got fixed it would be an absolutely great property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We were three couples who stayed a week at Wish You Were Here in Corolla. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed and more. The house has plenty of outdoor space to spread out or enjoy each other's company. The pool area is lovely and a great area to relax after a day at the beach or out on the sound. The beach is just a few blocks away and local shops for daily sundries and items only a golf cart ride away. Corolla is a hidden gem in OBX. After riding through the busy area of Duck, Corolla was a quiet breath of fresh ocean air. We would definitely all stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10

The location and house were fine,there were some things that could use attention,especially in the pool area.Most was cosmetic but could really spruce up the place.We were really impressed with the quick attention we got when we asked to have certain things looked at,but again really nice place that just needs a little attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

The property was 100% what the listing mentioned! It was clean and the property manager Rich was very accommodating. He deserves 10 stars alone. He kept in touch with us all week ensuring everything was going well. Great escapes makes the check in and check out process super easy. The walk to the beach is barely .25 miles. The only downfall is that the deck could be beautiful if the boards were not rotted and had nails sticking out. The pool area could be top notch with a few updates. Overall, 4.5 starts!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

Nice house was not very clean. My dogs ball went under the couch. It was disgusting deck needs to be replaced but they did come out and fix boards when I was there overall a decent place but the maintenance man threw the boards with the screws on the ground and left them there. I had to flip them over so the dog wouldn’t step on them
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10

Fun family vacation but had some hiccups. Nothing special about the property. Great location and loved being able to have the dogs with us. AC went out while we were there which was very frustrating. After a couple days of back and forth and then a company coming out to try and fix it. They ended up getting us multiple AC window units which was appreciated! The cable/internet was not working either. Just seemed like multiple things were wrong that wasn’t being properly monitored or taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

The property was as advertised, no surprises. Great location, easy walk to the beach even for our toddler. Made family vacation a breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

House was good but could use a few things. They need to clean under furniture. Especially in a dog friend home. Some rotting deck boards that are hazardous. Beach chairs,beach cart and coffee pot need replacing. Other than those things this was a good house and a solid location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Very satisfied with our visit :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Amazing stay from location, pool, and house it’s self!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

House is well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

My Family and I stayed here on the second week of August and thoroughly enjoyed this home. The pool was fantastic, house was clean and close enough to walk to the beach. We really did enjoy this house only thing we had a problem with is the decking. It needs some real love in the off-season. Walking barefooted on it is risky. Wood is splintering and nails/ old screws have popped up and some boards are rotted. Had to clean up kids feet and one of the dogs feet from a puncture wound because of it. Other than that this is a great home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

We had a wonderful week at the beach and the house was beautiful and clean!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10

This has been the best housing experience that we have had in the outer banks, and we have been to the OBX for over 10 years. Everything was perfect, from the cleanliness of the house, the beautiful pool with the bar and grill area, the neighborhood, and there was even a gift basket with frequently forgotten to pack items like laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, TP and more that I am forgetting. What a nice surprise! The house sits away from the beach a bit, but the short walk is so pleasant with a beautiful walkway in place and only takes a few minutes to walk. I plan to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10

The house accommodated 9 perfectly - the bedrooms were all good size and the AC worked well on the first floor, but the upstairs loft area was a little warm, but a great hang out area for the teens to play video games. Kitchen was functional. Great dining room area and bar stools. Watched TV in the living room and couches were comfortable. The deck area/rooftop deck area desperately needs repair/renovation. There were nails and loose boards and the deck had a very weathered look to it. I brought up some of these details, as well as the broken beach cart (missing one wheel) and some other minor things to maintenance. The hot tub and pool were great!! Nothing like having those amenities when you get back from the beach. The outdoor patio area around the pool could use more shade. The addition of an umbrella other than the picnic table umbrella would have provided some relief from the blazing sun. Outdoor shower was awesome. The beach was a very short walk only two blocks. Loved the quietness of the neighborhood but lots to do like shops and restaurants just a quick bike ride car ride away. The house was in an excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wish You Were Here it was a great house, perfect for our family and close enough to the beach that we could comfortably walk to it. The pool and hot tub are huge bonuses and our kids spent almost the whole week in one or the other. We also loved the roof deck as we enjoy watching sunsets and sunrises. Thanks for sharing your home with us we had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Beautiful, with a great beach vibe. Plenty of room. Comfortable seating for larger groups. Kitchen well stocked. The pool and hot tub were a wonderful added bonus. Easy communication with reservation manager. Good to answer all my questions. Had a few things small things that needed to be looked at, emailed that morning and a nice gentleman named Rich called back within the hour and was there that afternoon taking care of everything. He even brought horseshoes. There’s a horseshoe pit and corn hole as well. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021