Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly
New for 2024: New to Outer Banks Blue!
“Life is Good” at this lovely beach cottage. Homeowners have lovingly updated over the years, careful to keep the charm and character of the original house. You can even bring your furry friends to make memories beachside. The main level has an original tongue-in-groove ceiling and beams, adding a quality of coziness to the modern kitchen and furnishings. You will love the many decks available and the sweeping ocean views welcoming you every day. There is plenty of room around the pool with a table for meals and ample seating. The hot tub is conveniently located poolside. Too much sun? The large dune top gazebo has plenty of seating available where you are within easy reach and can watch all the fun on the beach. Want to take an adventure outside of your week-long accommodation, head to one of the many wild horse tours, restaurants, shops, and watersport docks that Corolla conveniently offers. Your summer stay awaits at “Life is Good!”
Top-Level: King Master Bedroom with Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom (accessible by spiral staircase).
3rd-Level: Living Room with Smart TV, Fireplace, and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 10), and Deck Access; Kitchen with Bar (seats 4), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip), Coffee Maker (Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Toaster Oven, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials, and Coffee Bar with Beverage Cooler; Hall Half Bathroom.
2nd-Level: Screened Porch; King Bedroom with Smart TV and Deck Access; Queen Bedroom with Smart TV and Deck Access; Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and Smart TV, Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds and Smart TV; Hall Full Bathroom; Hall Full Bathroom; and Laundry Room.
Ground-Level: Covered Parking Area with Fish Cleaning Sink.
Extras: Dogs Allowed (2), Dunetop Deck, Grill (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 5 Cars, Private Beach Walkway; Private Pool (36x16), WiFi.
Additional Amenity 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. Pets are not allowed in pools under any circumstances. An additional fee will be charged to the leaseholder for the chemical balance, cleaning, or damage that would cause the replacement of a vinyl pool liner. Hot tubs are available year-round. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15.
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.
Disclaimer: For the safety and security of our guests and property, this vacation rental may be equipped with a driveway-facing surveillance camera.
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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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.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Corolla
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Wild Horse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Nor'Banks Sailing are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Corolla Raceway - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Currituck Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 13 min walk
Lighthouse Bagels - 15 min walk
Bernie’s Brother - 15 min walk
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill - 14 min walk
First Light - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly?
As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly on 11 Apr 2026 start from AU$410, 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 Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly located?
Nestled on the beach, this Whalehead Beach holiday home is just steps away from Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was a great size and layout, All the porches and decks were great. Pool and Hot Tub were clean and the property management was excellent and quick to respond to any needs. Beach was not too crowded and very clean. Bring Beach/Pool Towels!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Elizabeth,
Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5-Star review regarding your recent stay. We are glad you had such a great time. Keep in mind we rent pool towels for a nominal fee. We have them delivered for your arrival and you can save the expense of purchase or bringing your own. Please come back again soon.
Cute place with lots of spiders, and a wierd stale pee smell when we first arrived. The location was perfection. The pool was delightful, the ocean front was gorgeous, and we would defintely come back. The kitchen was stocked well with good quality items. The wine cooler was excellent to have and left us with plenty of fridge space for food. Grill was the perfect size for having 10 people staying in the place. Beds were comfy, but I think I will bring my own pillow next time. Be prepared for lots of steps....
Kelly B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Kelly,
Thank you for your 5-Star review. We are glad you had a good time and appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your stay.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Millie B.
30 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures of properties should really be updated on a yearly basis. Although storms happened up until our stay and a few days in the beginning. Pool area had so much sand around it was like a second beach. Inside of the house hasn't been cleaned well in who knows how long. Copious amounts dust on fans, lighting fixtures etc. The return vent filter on the HVAC sytem looked like it hadn't been changed in over two years or more. This property has a beautiful view of the ocean but it is not lovingly restored or kept up properly. The top floor sliding glass door leaks water into the home so badly the carpet gets wet up to a 3' radius around door and water damage is visable through ceiling to the main floor with kitchen. Grill made available is so rusty I wouldn't use it. Hot tub was nice but I was told the amount of sand visable in picture included is normal. Property management did send someone out to clean pool but no one is cleaning the errant sand from pool, walkways, outdoor showers or parking area under house on a regular basis. Would not rent this property or from this property management group again. Communication was good for check in and check out. However, no one is properly maintaining this rental home.
Millie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
Millie,
Thank you for taking the time to provide detailed feedback on your recent stay. We sincerely apologize that the condition of the property and its immediate surroundings did not meet your expectations or our standards. Your experience, particularly with the cleanliness and maintenance issues, is certainly not the quality of vacation we strive to provide.
We are actively addressing the issues you have raised:
Property Maintenance & Condition: We acknowledge your comments regarding the need for updating photos and general upkeep. We update our photos regularly and have already scheduled a comprehensive review of the property by our maintenance supervisor to create an immediate action plan for restoration and repair.
Grill: The rusty grill has been removed and will be replaced with a new one.
HVAC Filter: Replacing filters is a necessary and important part of maintaining a property. Our maintenance logs show the filters were replaced approximately 30 days prior to your arrival with filters that are rated for 90 day use. We apologize this did not meet your expectation.
Cleanliness (Dust & Sand): We are very sorry for the condition of the interior upon your arrival. What you reported here is not our normal industry leading cleaning standards.
Exterior Sand: We understand your frustration with the excessive sand, especially around the pool area. Coastal storms and high winds which you alluded to in your review often deposit large amounts of sand quickly, especially on oceanfront properties, we agree that the regular maintenance schedule should better account for this.
We appreciate you noting that communication for check-in and check-out was good. However, we understand that this does not negate the issues you experienced during your stay.
We truly regret that your experience has led you to conclude you would not rent with us again, and we value your candid feedback as it helps us identify where immediate improvements are required. We are committed to ensuring that is maintained to provide the beautiful vacation experience the view deserves.
Thank you again for bringing these critical points to our attention.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John H.
1 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
John H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review. Please come back again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Outer Banks Blue Realty Services
Outer Banks Blue is a family-owned and operated rental management company that maintains 250+ properties from Nags Head to Corolla. Our team of experienced professionals has been providing competent and personalized service to our guests since 2005.
Please note: All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent. Kitchens are fully equipped with dishes, glasses, cookware and utensils, but be advised no spices, coffee, or coffee filters are included with the rental. Additional conveniences, cleaning items, and kitchen goods are not guaranteed.
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