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Great Ocean Views! 7 Bedrooms, 5 Masters, Right on the Beach Access with Pool!

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
7 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 18362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars
    3 min drive
  • Currituck Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • Giant Slice Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    60 min drive

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About the area

Corolla

With a stay at this vacation home in Corolla (Ocean Sands), you'll be steps from Outer Banks Beaches and a 3-minute drive from Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. .This beach vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Corolla Raceway and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center.

What's nearby

  • Currituck Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 5 min drive
  • Currituck Beach - 7 min drive
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 9 min drive
  • Corolla Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chill Spot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - ‬3 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.

Great Ocean Views! 7 Bedrooms, 5 Masters, Right on the Beach Access with Pool!

Friday Check-In/Out for Summer to avoid weekend traffic! "The Whistling Clam" (search the web for it more reviews & listings) The Whistling Clam is a 7 bedroom, 6.5 bath (5 master bedrooms) beach house directly in front of the beach access for Ocean Sands H, a private community. Located at the end of a private cul-de-sac (no through traffic or busy streets to cross with children like many other OBX locations), it has a large private pool, hot tub, rec room with pool table, and tons of deck space to enjoy the outdoors with a hammock, bench swing, and many adirondack chairs. Note that the pool is not heated, so reservations between October and Mid-March will only have access to the hot tub (and beach obviously). We also received a few complaints about cleaning in 2021 and would just like to make it clear that we have hired a new cleaning company as of January 2022 that came highly recommended and have had no complaints since. The kitchen and master bathroom were just renovated in 2021, as well as putting new floors throughout the living rooms and bedrooms. The mid-level king master bathroom was also renovated in 2022 with all new furniture for the main living room purchased as well! A rec room in the basement contains a pool table, fridge, ice maker for filling up your cooler, and TV. There are adjoining bedrooms in the basement for parents with younger kids to keep close by with custom-built bunk beds in one room and a king bedroom in the other. A large sliding barn door can either open the two rooms together or slide closed for privacy. On the second level, you'll find 4 bedrooms, a King master (bathroom remodeled in 2022), a Queen master, a master bedroom room having 2 sets of bunk beds (bathroom remodeled 2023) and another master having 2 twin beds with trundles under them (bathroom remodeled 2023). This level also has a mini-fridge and living area with a smaller sectional couch. The top level has the main living area, kitchen, dining area, and another King master bedroom. Off of this top level level is a screened-in porch with access upstairs to the crows nest. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Feel free to look for more info by searching "The Whistling Clam" and clicking the second link for our number, email, reviews, questions to the owners, and updates! Also, if you would like to have beach chairs, tents, coolers, etc. set up, please message us after booking. We can get you a discount with Corolla Beach Services! Per VRBO Surveillance Policy - we are also disclosing that there are security cameras in the carport of the property for your protection and owners' protection. No cameras are in the house or pool/hot tub area.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Alex

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge (mini)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Security system
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Unit size: 3900 sq ft (362 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fees of $250 per pet are charged per stay.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Great Ocean Views! 7 Bedrooms, 5 Masters, Right on the Beach Access with Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keisha S., MARYLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Home
Beautiful views! Nice Beach house! Issues with TV/ Internet hookup overall wonderful Beach home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is great, the rest not so much
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Our weekend stay was perfect! Friday was our check in date and Alex, owner and host, was nice enough to offer early check in. We spent Friday at the beach and site seeing… weather was not great, so having the early check in was clutch! Saturday was a beautiful day and we didn’t leave the house except to go to the beach. The house had everything we needed. Lots of pool toys and stuff to do. -games, books, Pool, hot tub and billiards. It was a great time -would love to go back and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAM H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house , great owner
Great house , great owner
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tracie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend with family
We had 9 adults plus an infant in this house and it is nice and spacious. Master Bedrooms are large and roomy, there are 7 bathrooms with nice rain head showers. My only drawback is there are no real ocean views unless you’re outside the house above the 3rd floor in the birds nest. It’s still really nice but in need of some updating. The air is hard to control on all levels. One level is too hot while another is too cold. Overall we enjoyed our time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness
End of Summer FUN
Stayed here 8/16-8/24. Check in process was easy! Location of the house is perfect. We rented bikes and took them to the shopping areas as a family every day. House is across the parking lot from the beach. Walk to the beach is tough because of the dune height but it’s like that everywhere. Pool area was clean and perfect for us. Only suggestion would be to install a bit taller fence so it’s a little more private. Other than that this house was absolutely perfect and we would return again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whistling Clam
Our family of 19 from New York had a wonderful time at the Whistling Clam. It was our first time to the Outer Banks. Between the ocean, the pool and the hot tub, we were not lacking for ways to cool off. The kids made an obstacle course in and around the pool and had a blast. There was plenty of space on the top floor together for meals and play games. The two refrigerators and the two dishwashers were wonderful features. The host was very accommodating, it was a relaxing and enjoyable week and a great way to spend time with your. Family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheri G.

Family vacation for 8 adults & 6 kids
The overall accommodations were satisfactory. It was obvious the owners were not experienced in general maintenance & management of their property. Upon arrival, at the designated time, VRBO failed to provide access to the house. A phone call to the owners was required to obtain the code/keys to gain entry. The pool was clean but the concrete deck surrounding the pool was filled with weeds and grass, it was not a clean area. The outdoor shower had scalding hot water. The washer & dryer were convenient but washer had only hot water hooked up. No cold water washing!! The double refrigerators in the kitchen were great but ice makers did not function well. The hardwood floors had not been cleaned/mopped before our arrival. The owners/manager was not attentive when plumbing issues needed addressed. General exterior maintenance was fair, yard needed mowed and the driveway drainage needed attention. Great location but I doubt we would rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family beach experience
Large comfortable beach home, with plenty of room choices and space to spread out and relax. Convenient to beach, and greenway trail to shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juby P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not safe / Poor Experience...Great access to beach
We were very excited due to the house space and location until the first few days of the experience were ruined by the following. No matter what, owners OWN the experience not matter what causes it. Day 1-2: No wifi or cable Day 3: Fire Hazard, Bad wiring to electrical box. We identified a fire occurring as the cable company investigated poor wi-fi. The morning of, one of the parents smelled smoke. If we did not identify and help in resolving the issue, there would have been a major house fire. Fire company came and we lost most of a day with our kids and family having to be outside and had to take everyone out for the evening until electrical was fixed and house was safe to return. We also had to play onsite property manager brokering conversations between the fire department, electrical company, and cable company. Without knowing it, we were at risk on Days 1 & 2 (with kids in the house) Most of the week - Hot tub was not safe to enter - for part of the time there was a felt electrical current. Then it did not work and someone had to come to fix. Day 4: AC unit began to leak and drip water down on lower level floor --- we had to stay to ensure the AC guy was able to put a temporary fix. This was the day after the fire dept had to come. Cable was finally fixed on Day 4. I expected some sort of comp for the experience the first few days but property manager and owners would not negotiate. They gave a CHARCUTERIE BOARD instead. Don't risk it, many other options
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome direct access to the beach...accommodated several families, kids, and adults...great location and amenities nearby...the top floor was spacious and comfortable, great for a lot of people...I would highly recommend this property! Owners included a special touch for us, too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place, Great Crow's Nest
Everything was really great with one exception. Had no sheets on top floor master bed, and none in the home. Was told by the property manager to contact cleaning service which we did. Cleaning service said property manager had been told no sheets in the house for that bedroom and expected some to be dropped off. I guess the drop off didn't happen. Property manager gave us a $100 credit to get sheets at Harris Teeter, a 1/4 mile away, but Harris Teeter doesn't sell sheets, so we didn't have them for that bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Murty N.

Property location is good but experience was below average
We booked property for 17 people , website said sleeps 18, which was wrong. Only 16 people were able to sleep out of which 2 bunk bed were for kids. We had not so good experience staying as we stayed for 2 nights and had trouble sleeping for few of us due to lack of beds....before the start of vacation we had emailed owner about sleeping bed requirement but owner mentioned us about shortage. Also couple of bath room drainage need some cleaning as water was not draining out while taking shower. We felt property location was good, but experience was average. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Norma R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Canadian Thanksgiving Reunion
We loved the double refrigerators and dishwashers which were helpful in preparing the Thanksgiving meal. The dining room table accommodated all 16 of us. The living room was spacious and the sitting areas were comfortable and laid out in two groupings. It was nice to have games, puzzles and books to use while we were there. The bedrooms gave us options for sleeping arrangements for all of us. The beds were comfortable. There were bathrooms on all three levels. We enjoyed the hot tub and the pool table. And best of all was the short walk to the beach. We would recommend more trash bags, paper towels, kleenex in the bathrooms and dish towels. We had a wonderful time and we would go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach vacation!
We had a wonderful time at this property. It's a quick walk to the beach and the beach wasn't too crowded. The house has lots of room for our crew to stretch out. Pool and hot tub were fun too! The kitchen is a little limited in terms of supplies (only had salt and pepper) so make sure to bring all your pantry items if you plan to cook.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and beautiful view
Alex, the host, was easily reached and quick to rectify any issues. The house was well appointed and spacious. The beach was a very short walk away and pristine! We would highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay at the Whistling Clam!
Alex was very easy to communicate with. And the location was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Carine D.

Just right for 11
Stayed with 11 adults. Everyone had plenty of space and didn’t have to share bathrooms. A few bathrooms and the kitchen are updated which is very nice. Layout is great. We honestly didn’t even have time to use the pool table as we were enjoying the roof deck, pool and beach access. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jena A., New Providence, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for families
This house was great for us, we had three families and we were all really comfortable. It was extremely easy to get around and the beach was right across the street so very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael U.

Whispering Clam
The location was fabulous, quiet and very close to the beach. However, for the price, we were disappointed with several items - the large grill did not work very well; the clean air return appeared to have not been cleaned in several years; the deadbolt lock on the main door never worked (we notified the owner on Sunday, and he said he would have it fixed, but no one ever came by to fix); the pool was unusable by Wed. as algae had taken over; only the top level had been updated, with many of the bathrooms looking like they were straight out of the '80's.; several of the sliding glass doors were either very hard to lock, or never would lock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This house was amazing! Just as pretty as the pictures! Alex was a great host. Gave us some sight seeing tips. Loves the horses! Definitely in our plans to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Took a quick day trip to Corolla with some friends and stayed at the Whistling Clam - the location can’t be beat! We were on the beach faster than many oceanfront places we’ve stayed before.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring excursion at the Whistling Clam
Our stay at the Whistling Clam was great. Tons of space for two families with 5 children between 12 and 6 years of age. Could not ask more from the location -- quick walk across a quiet "street" to the boardwalk over the dune and then to a lovely beach. Great shelling and dolphin watching. Beautiful sunrises from the crow's nest in the morning. The accommodations were quite nice with the top floor being a wonderful place for all of us to gather. Kitchen had plenty of dishes, cups, pots/pans. A little barebones in regards to food items (really one salt and pepper) but grocery stores were very close by and had everything you could need. We came in the off-season, so many shops and restaurants were not open but we honestly rarely left the house/beach area and just cooked in the nice kitchen. Double dishwashers were great! Gas grill was huge and worked well. I needed to get a tank of propane but this will be reimbursed. Owner very responsive to all inquiries. We noted some leaking from one of the older vanities in one of the older bathrooms (most of them have been very nicely renovated) and he had a repairman out to fix it the next day. Pool was not open when we were there, so I cannot comment on that, but the hot tub was on and clean. Again, overall a great trip that was enjoyed by all!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin R., Weddington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place Right Next to the Ocean
We had a lovely stay at this great, HUGE home. There is plenty of space and bedrooms spread across three levels. Lots of decks - and a crow's nest from which you can see the ocean. We enjoyed the huge kitchen and comfy sitting areas. If you are looking for a big home next to the ocean, this is it. You walk out the door, down a boardwalk and your toes are in the sand.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
This property worked out well for all ages. The common areas are just awesome. The living/dining/family room area was designed with big groups in mind. The kitchen updates were great and the entire extended family fit at the beautiful dining table. The beaches were perfection. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021