The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach
The Salty Unicorn is oceanside and only 500 feet to the beach! This cute, comfy, three bedroom home is perfect for your OBX getaway. Chill and relax in your private hot tub after a fun day at the beach where you can gather shells, surf, swim or just have your zen time with the sounds of the waves and salty air.
The Ocean Sands neighborhood is great for outdoor time to ride a bike, walk or run. Venture out to some of the local restaurants, shopping or outdoor activities.
No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Corolla
Located in Ocean Sands, a neighbourhood in Corolla, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Off The Wall Tap House - 3 min drive
Bernie’s Brother - 3 min drive
Lighthouse Bagels - 3 min drive
Agave Roja - 3 min drive
Mama Easley's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?
As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach on 30 May 2026 start from AU$247, 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 The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach located?
Located in Ocean Sands, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Corolla Beach and Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very happy with a superbly located to the beach house which was in excellent condition. A lot of thought has gone into creating this lovely space. Looking forward to my next return!
Home just as described on website, very easy to check-in. Just me & spouse in our 60's looking for a house with a hot tub, that was the main reason picked this one, also having a pool table was a bonus. The house has been remodeled beautifully, in a very nice neighborhood, in walking distance to beach access. Could hear the ocean on top deck, was very quiet, nobody in houses on either side of us. Also, very close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend this property.
Our family of 4, which includes 2 teenage sons, absolutely loved our stay here. From relaxing in the hot tub to friendly pool table competitions, this location was just right for us! The short walk to the beach was no problem. We loved our first trip to Corolla!
My husband and I, along with another couple enjoyed our stay at the Salty Unicorn. It was clean, well equipped, comfortable and a short walk to the beach. I highly recommend this property to others and would stay again when we are in the area!
Lovely home, perfect for the three of us. Very clean and as described. Short distance from the beach, probably 500 steps.
Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Barb K.
21 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Feedback
Information at top of this page is not correct. We checked in on 5.13 and checked out on 5.20. VRBO site allowed us to book for a short stay, then days later was informed we needed to stay for a full week at an additional cost. Someone needs to do better to ensure accuracy of property information. Had I not already paid for the shorter stay I would have made a different property selection that would have fit the dates I wanted.
Did not appear that property was swept or vacuumed prior to our stay. Bugs beside bed on 1st floor, broken shells on floor near entry table. Used water bottle left in shower on 1st floor.
Multiple emails the day prior to departure made us feel rushed to leave the property so it could be cleaned vs allowing us to leave at stated check out time.
Wonderful stay at The Salty Unicorn! The location is perfect just a short walk to the beach. You can hear the sound of the waves from the cottage. The host was very communicative and answered any questions expeditiously!
The more I travel to the OBX in the off-season the less I want to go in summer. Six inches of snow fell the night before we arrived. We did have to shovel the decks; however, the Salty Unicorn was warm and ready for our arrival. The hot tub was hot and freshly cleaned as well which was perfect with the weather. Two minute walk to the beach, two minute drive to the grocery store. And even in deep off-season there were plenty of restaurants to choose from. Lots of media options included at the house and the pool table made for plenty of distractions when not walking the beach.
Would definitely rent this home again. Suitable for 5-7 people
Dana S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alana R.
16 Mar 2019
March 2019 Stay
Gorgeous home - relaxing, airy, and spacious. Fantastic job on the remodel. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool table!
Alana R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda S.
4 Feb 2019
It was fantastic
It is a beautifully redone home. They have about anything you would need in the kitchen and throughout the home. The master bedroom and bath were amazing.
Linda S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James R.
28 Oct 2018
June 2018 Stay
The location of the house is perfect. The House had all you could ask for. The views from the Decks were amazing. Great place to watch the sunrise, sunset and grab an afternoon nap! Game room was awesome! Bedrooms were all comfortable. Kitchen and Living room space was huge and was perfect for our family vacation. House was well decorated and had all the amenities for a comfortable and relaxing vacationj. Village Reality did an awesome job setting us up with the perfect Home for our vacation.
James R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jaime H.
18 Sept 2018
Beautiful remodeled beach cottage, and in the middle of it all
First trip to OBX and couldn't have picked a better vacation stay. Remodeled inside and out, just the right size for a small group, very well-appointed with all the comforts of home, just steps from Corolla Beach and a short, easy bike ride to all of Corolla's markets and attractions.
Jaime H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
26 Aug 2018
August 2018 Stay
The house was absolutely gorgeous! It was the perfect size for our family of 5. The house was in pristine condition, beautifully decorated, and had a well stocked kitchen. The master suite was the nicest of any house we’ve stayed. We’ve rented many houses over the years and this was by far the most clean and comfortable. We only wish we had booked a 2 week stay!
Jennifer D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie H.
13 Aug 2018
August 2018 Stay
House is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. It was perfect for our family of 4 and could have accommodated another small family quite easily as well. Completely new everything on the inside—felt like a 5 star hotel. Kids enjoyed the pool table. Kitchen had everything you’d have in your own home. The owners obviously put a lot of thought into the house. Quick walk to the beach. About a mile from the large and well priced grocery store (Food Lion) and a handful of other stores and restaurants. Highly recommend!!! We’re coming back for sure!