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One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla

Corolla vacation home in Corolla Light area

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A large swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, set in a resort area with houses in the background.
A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofa, and white chairs. A ceiling fan and a kitchen area are visible in the background.
A playground with multiple slides and climbing structures.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Whalehead
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Corolla Light vacation home, you'll find Currituck Beach and Whale Head Bay. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Currituck Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whale Head Bay - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Whalehead - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wild Horse Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kind Cup - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Agave Roja - ‬6 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.

One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla

New for 2026: New den and hall half bathroom added to the ground-level. Top-level living room has all new furniture and a new 65" TV.
New for 2025: All mid-level bathrooms and the top-level hall half bathroom will have new vanities. Both mid-level queen master bathrooms will have walk-in showers.

A Better Vacation in Corolla
It won't just be a daydream anymore when you arrive at One Grand Whim - your vacation has started! Vaulted ceilings and a large fireplace welcome you into this Corolla property that has been renovated with modern twists on classic OBX architecture. Three master bedrooms are perfect for the adults and teens in your family that need a bit more privacy, and the kids have two bedrooms (one with bunk beds and one with twins) that share a hall bathroom. All bathrooms are updated with modern furnishings. A den on the ground-level is the perfect place to retreat from the heat of the day in between meals, adventure, and beach days - One Grand Whim is only 700 feet from the beach, a quick walk away!

Packed Vacation on a Budget
One Grand Whim's best assets is it's amenities, both on property and off. Enjoy grilling on the small patio, relax on the screened porch, or take a dip in the hot tub. Each level of One Grand Whim has something to enjoy, and the Corolla Light community is positively stuffed with things to do! Fitness enthusiasts will enjoy the community gym, tennis, pickleball, and racquetball courts, as well as the basketball sand volleyball courts. Competitive spirits can find games to whet every appetite - from the recreation center to mini golf to shuffleboard, there's never a shortage of places to take bets on the best gamer. There are three community pools, as well: a heated oceanfront pool, a soundside pool, and an indoor community pool, and a trolley service that takes guests all around the community! This is an opportunity you don't want to miss - get ready to have your greatest whim granted today!

Detailed Level Description
Top-Level: Living Room with 65” TV, DVD Player, Stereo with CD Player, Fireplace (Gas), Additional Table (seats 2), and Deck Access; Dining Table (seats 10); Kitchen with Bar (seats 2), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Screened Porch; King Master Bedroom with 32” TV and Attached Full Bathroom; Hall Half Bathroom.

Mid-Level: Queen Master Bedroom with 32” TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Master Bedroom with 32” TV and Attached Full Bathroom; Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds and TV; Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds, TV, and Deck Access; Hall Full Bathroom.

Ground-Level: Den with Smart TV; Hall Half Bathroom.

Extras: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, Distance to the Beach: 698 ft., Grill (Charcoal), Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Parking: 5 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, WiFi.

Community Extras: Corolla Light Community Amenities for 12 Wristbands; Basketball Court; Children's Playground; Fitness Center; Mini Golf; Pickleball Courts; Heated Oceanfront Pool; Indoor Community Pool; Soundside Outdoor Pool; Racquetball; Recreation Center; Sand Volleyball Court; Shuffleboard; Soundside Pier; Tennis Courts; Trolley Service.
Additional amenity details:
Hot tubs are available year-round. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15. Community pools are open in-season only – exact dates must be confirmed by the property management company. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees 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 rentals 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.


Outer Banks Blue makes every commercially reasonable effort to maintain reliable information about the vacation rental properties we manage. As such, all information and descriptions are subject to daily updates and changes. We are not responsible for changes in furnishing, inventory, and décor implemented by individual homeowners. Photos, virtual tours, and floor plans are meant to be illustrative in nature. All vacation rental information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If you have any questions please give us a call.

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Bed linens and bath towels are included. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels.
Please note: Additional convenience and cleaning items are not guaranteed, we recommend bringing any essentials you may need for a comfortable stay.

Pets

  • No pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

One Grand Whim 698 ft From the Beach Community Pool Hot Tub
168585

Frequently asked questions

How close is One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla to the airport?

This vacation home is 95.8 mi (127-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Currituck Beach and 1.6 mi (11-min drive) from Corolla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla to downtown Corolla?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Corolla.

One Grand Whim | 698 ft from the Beach | Community Pool, Hot Tub | Corolla Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcy K.

Great time!

Great place. Plenty of room for 8, nice proximity to beach, and shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Nice place

Property was just what we needed however I didn’t give the house 5 stars in cleanliness because previous guest(s) left the filter in the coffee pot and that makes you wonder if there was something else not clean. But over all great place and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Perfect Family Vacation

I can't say enough about this house. It was clean, quiet, and lacking nothing. The layout worked great for our 4 adults and 7 children. The kitchen was stocked with every utensil/pots/pans and had everything we needed, there was plenty of beach gear (chairs, toys, body boards, 8+ bikes) The short distance to the beach made traveling back and forth with the kids very convenient. The hot tub was in great shape. We would definitely come back here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Corolla in May

Unfortunately during our stay at the Corolla Beach the weather was miserable, raining and windy. The jacuzzi was a great place to relax, but otherwise we didn’t get to enjoy more. The house is clean and very comfortable. I wish there was a coffee filters for the coffee in the morning and more toilet paper.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

One Grand Whim

We love Corolla Light, and One Grand Whim was easily accessible and well stocked for a beach vacation. Our family of four and another family of four were very comfortable there for the holiday weekend. Our mornings started with a short walk/bike ride to Northern Lights Bakery for coffee and breakfast. Followed by pool and beach time, and the kids loved the community playground/basketball courts by the community ocean front pool. Corolla Light has nicely maintained walking trials, and we were able to walk to beach/pool from the house. At times though we found it easier to park the car by the community ocean front pool. We love Corolla and look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Greatest family vacation ever

We had three adults and eight kids ages from eighteen years to twenty two months . Plenty room for all of us. Great house very nice, and well taken care of. Every thing you need in the kitchen. Lots of bikes for the kids to ride. Close to the beach, we found something to do everyday. But the best was driving on the beach seeing the horses by the beautiful ocean. Another wonderful view to thank the Lord for!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebekah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Family-Friendly Home

We loved our stay at One Grand Whim! It was an easy short walk to the beach for my three-year-old and my parents in their seventies. The kitchen is packed with everything you might need for any kind of meal. We came in the off-season (the week before pools opened) but there was still plenty to do - basketball, tennis, volleyball, shuffleboard, bike-riding, indoor swimming, and gym. We have already decided we'll be back! I would suggest mentioning the beach supplies at the house. There are more beach chairs and bikes than any one family would need. There are several beach umbrellas, three/four boogie boards, a couple skim boards, and sand toys. This is an attractive peice of information and had we known, we would have saved a few hundred dollars in rental gear.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Absolutely recommend this place!

This house was more than I imagined. It was spacious, clean and a great location. It was in a resort complex so you get access to all the resort amenities. It was a short walk to the beach and the house had beach chairs, toys etc to borrow. There was bikes for the kids to ride. The owners were also super nice and checked in via text while there and as we were leaving which I thought was nice. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The location was great

On arrival the first thing I discovered was noticibly soiled undergarments in the drawer in the master bedroom, secondly I notice ant bait on the windowsill in the kitchen. we battled with the ants the entire week. the dining room table was their focus. It didn't bother me but my sister and the kids would leave the table mid meal. We saw and killed 1 roach . The walls needed a good cleaning , there were spiders in all the corners and spider webs , especially the half bath off the living room which I cleaned myself. Midweek a leak started from the ceiling of the carport, we left a message but never heard back . There was plenty of plates but terribly short on small spoons and had to run the dishwasher more often because of the lack of forks and spoons. The pans were pretty bad the non stick finish gone on one and the rest the handles were loose and the pans were bent and uneven . The day after we got back they called and left a message there were issues. I spent the night thinking about what possibly could be wrong. the things they came up with had nothing to do with the leak or the other things I thought they were going to blame us for. Like the tv screen someone in the past had scratched up in the bunkbed room. they said we damaged a door frame and broke one of the deck chairs. So if you stay here I suggest you look everything over very well and take pictures of any existing damage. The 15 and 8 year old may have broke the chair, they spent a lot of time on the deck on the hammock. the door frame however was in my 34 year old sons bathroom and he says was already broken and shoddily repaired . I guess we get to pay anyway. We had a great vacation despite the house Corolla is a great place to stay because it's close to so many sights and the horses. The kids enjoyed the indoor pool and the beach is easy walking distance .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

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

Absolute Paradise!

Clean, spacious, appliances all in working order, quiet neighborhood, everything needed for a great time. Marvelous hot tub! Could have had a few more items such as 2-3 garbage bags and dish soap till we could make it to the store, but those are very minor issues. Overall we had wonderful time and will certainly come back...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Had a great time with friends!

We had 5 rowdy kids and 4 adults and it was perfect. Plenty of space, a 5 min walk to the beach and still could hear the ocean from the house. Super quiet area and everything at the house that you could want! Will be back!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jon C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

One Grand Whim Review

No exaggeration, the rental home was in a poor state of repair and very unclean, especially in the kitchen and dining area. The dishes, flatware, and place mats were filthy, and the sticky grime on the dining table was disgusting. Flatware in the drawer actually had something on it that looked like barbecue sauce. Ants climbed all over us when we sat at the table. Dust on the bedroom furniture and the smeared streaks on the windows only amplified our sense that the place was unclean. We did not dare to use the hot tub based upon this impression. Water pressure on the middle floor was poor in all showers, and the hall bath drains poorly. The toilet bowl in the half bath on the second floor rocks back and forth. The top floor master had black grime all along the caulking between the vertical panels and the tub. The A/C was leaking through the ceiling in the carport beneath the house. The outdoor furniture needs to be power washed. The middle floor smelled of mildew, and the first floor rear master bath had a loose handle and the water could not be adjusted. Cobwebs were prevalent throughout the living area. Several window coverings were broken as well as the gas fireplace screen. The A/C was especially cold on the first sleeping floor and extra blankets would have been nice. There are rust stains running down the front of the property in many places where the paint has worn away and the nail heads are rusting. Only one trash bag was provided in the common area for 5 days...come on. The community was excellent, the location is exceptional, and the community amenities were fantastic, The agency was in constant communication, very accessible. The check in process and the pre-communications were great. Would definitely rent in Corolla Light again, but not this property. The house has lots of room and was relatively easy to use. The overall rating is made up or a 1 for cleanliness and state of repair, a 5 for location/process/common facilities, and a 3 for overall usefulness of the house.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Virginia v.

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

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Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacation

It was a great visit to the Outer Banks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenni B.

Spacious and great location

We had a total of 7 people, and there were plenty of rooms to spread out. It was nice having so many bathrooms as well, and there was plenty of sitting room in the living room area. The hot-tub was wonderful! It was not too far of a walk from the beach access, and we had a wonderful time with the boagie boards that were provided. We didn't get a chance to ride the bikes, but it was a wonderful option to have. Some of the beds were firmer than we usually sleep in, but the house was clean we weren't lacking for anything (including toilet plungers).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart C.

Spring break

Outstanding dining, pleasant beaches
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Great family vacation

Great home - great resort. Two families with kids ranging from 8 - 20. Proximity to restaurants/shops a plus. Resort amenities kept kids busy and happy. Would definitely rent again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Wedding - Scott and Elena McGrew

We spent four nights with our closest friends and family in this beautiful property. We wanted to have a very small wedding at the beach followed by a barbecue in the house. We were twelve people in total and there was enough space for everyone both in terms of sleeping and dining.The property was in excellent condition. The house is beautifully decorated. We loved the expansive decks and the outdoor furniture was in perfect condition. The view from the house is really nice, especially if you manage to wake up early enough and catch the sunrise. The beach was less than a couple of minutes away! The water was warm and the weather was gorgeous even in the end of September! There were not many people vacationing at the time, which gave us privacy for our beach ceremony. The house is in better condition than what it is shown in the photos! Every room was clean and nicely decorated. Amenities were sufficient to accommodate our group of twelve. The internet was a bit slow, especially in the downstairs bedrooms, but since we didn't really need to stay connected for these days, it was not an issue. We had a lot of fun with the boogie boards and bikes that were available at the house. There were also beach umbrellas and chairs, which made our beach time even more pleasant and relaxing. The key-less entry was another benefit, since our guests arrived at different times. We are very grateful to the owner, who let us rent the property and was very helpful! Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home! We had a great time and a perfect wedding! We would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a cozy accommodation just minutes away from the ocean, especially for the people who enjoy the tranquility of a September vacation!

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