What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

Time to appreciate the best of Corolla! “What the Shell” is an adorable oceanfront home 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 appreciate the pool table, ping pong table, and basketball goal! This home 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 eateries and shop in the Tim Buck II shopping center. The kids will appreciate watching the turtles in the canals on Crown Point Drive on the way in and out. Bring bicycles because the multi-use path is there for running and cycling. The historic Corolla Lighthouse and Whalehead Club are just mins. away by car. The 4-wheel drive area is also just a few miles north for adventurous folk with 4-wheel drive cars. 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 impressive 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, Fridge, 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 Bunk beds and TV; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Closet.

Ground-Level: Rec Room with Intelligent 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: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, Basketball Goal, Grille (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 8), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Parking: 6 Vehicles, FAMILY PETS NOT ACCEPTED, Private Pool (23 x 8), WiFi.

Community Extras: Community Pool, Community Tennis.

Additional amenities details:
Private Pools are open starting the first weekend in May through the second weekend in October. 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 costs may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026.

All Outer Banks Blue vacation units include bed linens, with beds made prior to your arrival for convenience. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant, and 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per sink. Kitchens include drying towels. We also provide a starter supply of paper towels, dishwashing detergent, and toilet paper.


Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.

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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, kids, and extended family members visiting at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.