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Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits

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A front-loading washer and dryer unit with a control panel, a safety label, and a power outlet.
A room with a television, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a door leading to another room.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a toaster.
A bench and a solar-powered charging station in a park.
A carpeted staircase with a door leading to a room with a view of a blue building outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Raceway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits

Brightside Home Accommodations and Amenities:
Property Type: House; 3 levels, 2 decks with chairs and hot tub
Sleeps: 8
# Bedrooms: 4
# Bathrooms: 3 1/2
Bedrooms: 2 Master Bedrooms, 1 K and 1 Q with on-suites and decks; Bedroom #3: 2 Singles; Bedroom #4: Full size

Dining: Large, rustic table seats 10; kitchen bar stools seats 2

Kitchen: Fully equipped with new Stainless Steel appliances; Dishes and utensils, cookware, glassware, small appliances, refrigerator with water/ice maker, stove, microwave, coffee maker, Keurig, blender, kitchen towels and hot pads

Living Room: Sofa and chairs, coffee table, entertainment center, TV

Entertainment: Hot Tub, large book collection, poker table/bumper pool table, large TV in great room, Roku devices in both master bedrooms, singles room, and game room, WiFi, puzzles, games, community tennis court

Sport and Leisure Activities: Snorkeling, boating, kayaking, biking, golfing, tennis, jet skiing, parasailing, mini golf, Corolla Adventure Park and rope climbing, Museum, library, Currituck Park, beach combing, sound/bay fishing, swimming, surfing, off-roading, Wild Pony Reserve, Timbuck II shopping, Corolla lighthouse, kite flying, reading, sunbathing, bird watching, scooter rentals; H2OBX Outer Banks Water Park, Kitty Hawk and Jockey's Ridge are just 20 miles South.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4997423vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Corolla

Located in Ocean Sands, a neighbourhood in Corolla, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center, or consider a night out at The Village Table & Tavern. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Corolla Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Corolla Raceway - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Currituck Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits?

As of 14 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits on 3 Oct 2027 start from AU$3,687, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to beautiful Brightside OBX-Your Corolla Outer Banks Beach Retreat Awaits located?

Located in Ocean Sands, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Corolla Raceway and Corolla Beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts and wonderful property! Traffic was rough at times but expected on the island I suppose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the house, it was gorgeous and our host was very nice and awesome to work with. They were very informative and helpful. Anytime we had a question they communicated quickly with us. I would recommend them a hundred times.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

The home was well equipped and spacious. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay near beach

We had great stay at Brightside and enjoyed our time walking to and from the beach. My favorite area on OBX is northern part. Donna was great to work with and very responsive.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
Thank you so much! We are so happy that you had a wonderful stay at Brightside!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean Sands Vacation

The property was very well managed and when we had questions about the house or utilities we were able to get very quick responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

end of summer get away

we had a wonderful time. great property, well maintained, clean, easy walk to the beach, very convenient location. highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home!

We enjoyed our stay at Brightside. It had everything our family needed and more. The location was great and the hosts were very attentive. We liked the large table and that the house had many rainy-day things to do. Our kids loved feeding the turtles at the nearby lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family!

From our initial contact, to every question we had beforehand and while there, Donna was immediate with her responses and such a huge help! The property was clean, bright and cheery, equipped with anything and everything you could possibly need and just perfect for our vacation. We will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2020
Thank you for your kind message! We are so happy that you had a great stay and hope to see you at Brightside again next year!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Getaway

Beautiful beach house! Very clean and updated. The owners were very helpful. The walk to the beach was a little far but other than that, it was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at Brightside!

We just completed a wonderful week at the OBX staying in Brightside. The perfect base for enjoying the beach (10 minute walk), shops, restaurants or just relaxing on the deck. Perfect home for a getaway. Donna was fantastic with regular communication and kept us posted on dates and info. We’ll definitely be back for our next OBX vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Getaway

The property was very clean, organized and well stocked with all of the things you would need. It was large enough that everyone could choose to spend time together or tuck away and rest. The owners were very responsive and even gave some recommendations on activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brightside Excellent Experience

Our family had the best summer vacation staying at the Brightside in the Outerbanks Donna was excellent in responding to our inquiries and questions I strongly recommend the Brightside as a top vacation home in Corolla
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT MEMORIES

My family and I had so much fun ! It’s just a short walk to the beach , beautiful home . The owners were accommodating and answered any questions we had immediately! We will DEFINITELY be back !!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Brightside. My family loved the spa and the amenities of the property. The house was clean and the walk to the beach was easy to manage. The owners were helpful and nice about any questions or concerns we had. They even sent pictures of the beach access for us because our daughter had recently had surgery on her knee and had limited mobility. We had an amazing time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great!

Wonderful communication with property owners. The home felt comfortable and welcoming. Would definitely return! Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great vacation in this home!

Once again the process was easy, the owners were helpful & always quick to respond, and the house was perfect! We had one small issue with the frame of a bunk bed being loose and the owner had someone out to fix it immediately. We had another great week at this property and we will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect space for our family!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property and hopefully will return soon! We traveled with our 3 young adult daughters (18, 20 and 22) and loved the short walk to the beach, the multiple bathrooms, the game room downstairs and the two decks (1 beautiful deck on the top floor with great sun and the shaded deck below it for cooling off). Donna was extremely pleasant and communicative. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BRIGHTSIDE in OBX

Lovely updated home in Corolla! Very clean upon check-in. Nicely equipped with all the comforts of home. A bit of a walk to the beach, but not an issue at all assuming you have no mobility issues. Super-convenient to the grocery and shops just north of the community. We even walked up to the local produce stand one morning! Highly recommend for a perfect beach vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
We are so happy that your time at Brightside met your expectations! Thank you so much for highly recommending us for a perfect beach vacation! We'd love for you to rent again, anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful visit to the Outer Banks

This was a great property and the house was perfect for 2 families with young children. It was well appointed and clean and the owners were fantastic to work with! We had one small issue which they fixed right away. The proximity to the lighthouse, etc was close enough that we could ride bikes there. It was a little bit of a walk to the beach but there was a path so we didn’t have to walk on the street much to get there. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
Thank you for your kind review--so glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love for you to revisit in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cozy Home for Families

Overall great week here. We had an issue with one of the beds and the owner handled it very promptly. Check in was simple, the house was clean and cozy. Access to the beach was a little far and hard to find but I was also injured and couldn't walk very easily. The neighborhood was quiet and close to the shopping center. My kids enjoyed the arcade and the wild horse tour. We made lots of memories here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10

What a great stay my family and I had at Brightside! Very spacious in the house with everybody having their own area to relax and unwind. Also, a very large common room with plenty of space for everyone to gather round and enjoy each other's company. The kitchen was well equipped with all the amenities needed to entertain. My personal favorite part of the property was the large dining table that we used to eat, set up dinner, and play games at! Donna was very attentive and prompt before and during our stay, which made our week much more relaxing. I highly recommend this property if you have a family that is looking to get away
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
We are so happy that our home met your expectations! Thank you for the great review! We hope you consider us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation Getaway

After a long 2020, we were so excited to get away to the Outer Banks! This house was lovely-well appointed, clean, and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Since the ocean was still a little chilly, everyone was excited to jump in the hot tub after the beach. The walk to the beach was a little more than we thought, but very doable and some of us rode bikes. Loved the first floor master/bath for my parents and the middle floor rooms worked out perfectly for the other 6 adults/kids. The game room was full of games, puzzles and books. Donna was a gem to work with and very quick to answer any questions we had. We loved the "BrightSide" and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience!

Donna couldn't have been nicer or more on point with her communication. She gave us a lot of good tips as it was our first trip to NC. Truly a great experience. The house is exactly as represented on the listing, we were very happy with the entire experience. I know the walk to the beach is a topic on most of the reviews connected to this property, but it is realistically a 5 to 10 minute walk depending on your fitness level. My suggestion is to take or rent a cart load it up with your beach items and drag it to the beach, not a big deal at all. We stayed on the road between the house and the beach it is the equivalent of a 5 to 6 block walk in NJ. Looking forward to renting this house again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the absolute best beach vacation house! The little touches throughout the house were extremely thoughtful, such as charging stations on every night stand, labeled light switches, and cleaning tools such as vacuums and brooms on every level of the house so you're not having to trudge up and down for things. The hot tub was nice and large enough to accommodate 6 adults comfortably. There is patio furniture throughout all the decks that are comfortable and perfect for lounging. The hosts have the best communication and we're so prompt about anything we needed. There is a cut thru to the beach that is built into the neighborhood making it super easy to walk or bike down. There are 2 shopping centers on each side of the neighborhood. The Harris Teeter one is 1 mile away and the Food Lion with the Timbuk II shopping center is 0.5 miles away. Both are an easy walk/bike. Timbuk II has tons of shopping, food, and a super fun go kart track that's open late and we loved racing on each night. 10/10 recommend and will definitely stay again! Btw we loved the variety of puzzles, games, and DVDs perfect for rainy days!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time staying at the Brightside house! My family has been coming to OBX since the late 90s and this is among our favorite houses we’ve ever rented. The house was extremely clean and well cared for and the hosts were highly communicative throughout the rental process. The hot tub was a major plus, the house was conveniently located near restaurants and shops, and the beach was only about a 10 minute walk. Thank you for a great stay, we hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Jones

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HI! We are OBX enthusiasts who after vacationing in Corolla for 20 years, took the plunge and became homeowners here!

Why they chose this property

We choose Corolla because of its serenity, close proximity to nature preserves and the infamous wild horses.

What makes this property unique

Our property is not simply an investment, it's our home. We take pride in our meticulous upkeep and enjoy spending our own vacations at Brightside. At only a short 8 min nature walk stroll to the beach, we can get away from main roads and traffic. Our Ocean Sands Community provides additional amenities such as Ocean Lake and Tennis/Pickleball courts in close proximity.

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English, German
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