Corolla house rental - Front view from Ocean of Sunnybank Estate Compound.
Front view from Ocean of Sunnybank Estate Compound.
 
Corolla house rental - Front view from Ocean of Sunnybank Estate Compound.

Front view from Ocean of Sunnybank Estate Compound.

Mom & Foal Strolling on our Beach.

Mom & Foal Strolling on our Beach.

Enclosed Courtyard compound, 44' salt water pool.

Enclosed Courtyard compound, 44' salt water pool.

Oceanfront Compound on 3 Acres.

Oceanfront Compound on 3 Acres.

Aerial, Middle Estate includes all 3 buildings/ gray with blue trim.

Aerial, Middle Estate includes all 3 buildings/ gray with blue trim.

Commercial Steamer Kitchen off Gourmet Kitchen, Ouch!

Commercial Steamer Kitchen off Gourmet Kitchen, Ouch!

Sunrise from our Oceanfront Gazebo and Decks.

Sunrise from our Oceanfront Gazebo and Decks.

Game Room with Bar, Poker Table and Pool Table.

Game Room with Bar, Poker Table and Pool Table.

Relax with the sound of wave & a private massage.

Relax with the sound of wave & a private massage.

Have Fun in Your own private play ground.

Have Fun in Your own private play ground.

Gourmet Kitchen, Seperate Breakfast and Dining tables.

Gourmet Kitchen, Seperate Breakfast and Dining tables.

1500 Sq. Ft. Bedroom Suite/ King & Double Beds

1500 Sq. Ft. Bedroom Suite/ King & Double Beds

Ocean Front Gazebo

Ocean Front Gazebo

Sunset from Sunnybank Decks View of Bay and Penny's Hill famous Dune.

Sunset from Sunnybank Decks View of Bay and Penny's Hill famous Dune.

New Commercial Crab Kitchen.

New Commercial Crab Kitchen.

Third Floor Master Suite in Main House/ balconys, sitting rr & nursery.

Third Floor Master Suite in Main House/ balconys, sitting rr & nursery.

Kitty Pool in Courtyard of Large Swimming Pool area.

Kitty Pool in Courtyard of Large Swimming Pool area.

Gourmet Kitchen

Gourmet Kitchen

Third Floor Living Room.

Third Floor Living Room.

Above Gameroom Master Suite with decks on both sides & marble steam shower.

Above Gameroom Master Suite with decks on both sides & marble steam shower.

Second Floor sunken Master Bedroom, girl now included. Wrap around covered deck.

Second Floor sunken Master Bedroom, girl now included. Wrap around covered deck.

Second Floor Master Suite with electric fireplace.

Second Floor Master Suite with electric fireplace.

2nd Fl Master Suite with sitting room and wrap around covered deck.

2nd Fl Master Suite with sitting room and wrap around covered deck.

Book Red Sky Cafe chef to cater a gourmet meal.

Book Red Sky Cafe chef to cater a gourmet meal.

  • Bedrooms6
  • Sleeps14
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 3 Half Baths
 

Photos and Description of the Corolla vacation house rental
5 Master suites plus den, 5 full/3 half bath, sleeps 10 to 14.

Oceanfront Majestic Compound on 3 Elevated Acres located in the Northern section of the OBX in the Corolla/Carova area.

Our new Victorian Estate in the heart of Duck Village has great avibility and our low first year introductory rates. You can see the Saltaire Mansion on Home Away's Duck location or our website at: http://thesaltaire.com

We do Friday to Friday rental weeks in order to save you wasted hours in the weekend traffic. The entire island (400,000+) turns over on Sat & Sun and is funneled into 2 roads. You'll coast in on Friday, do your shopping and be hanging around the pool while the other 400,000 are stuck in traffic.

The rate you see is the full total that you pay. We do not add on another 20 % of taxes and service fees like other companies, we have already built that into our pricing so that what you see is what you pay.

This home is located only 2.2 miles up the beach in the four wheel drive territory of Corolla and less than 10 minutes from the Food Lion shopping complex offering unlimited shopping, restaurants, bars, golf, etc. The local gas station/store can be accessed in less than 5 minutes.

Rated best undiscovered beach.: Amenities include elevator, Large heated salt-water pool, Kiddie pool, 2 hot tubs, gourmet kitchen and so much more. Seclusion with easy accessibility is the main ingredients for this fabulous mansion. But most of all you stay with us will help you forget how to work and remember how to play and have fun again.

If you're in the mood for a beach drive, the Virginia border is a 14-mile jaunt North. Drive carefully; the beach is visited by sea turtles, seals resting on their migration, etc. Dolphin sightings are common; whale sightings are much less common.

The remarkable area surrounding Sunnybank.: The area boasts a beautiful shoreline, two of the East Coast's largest sand dunes, 4 famous lighthouses, museums, water sports, great shopping and a plethora of restaurants, not to mention great fishing & wildlife. On a 23 foot elevation overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean, Currituck Sound, Corolla Lighthouse & the famous Monkey Island Sunnybank boasts of the best views for 100 miles. True oceanfront living tempts you to enjoy wild mustangs grazing in your own yard, star lit walks along the beaches, waking up to the surf and exploration of the Sound in a relaxing environment.

If you want to be in the heart of things & within strolling distance of all the best restaurants and shops our new Victorian Mansion in the heart of the Famous Duck Village may just be the ticket for you. Our website for the Saltaire Victorian Mansion is: http://thesaltaire.com

Besides Sunnybank being one of the most fantastic vacation rentals her and it's new sister Victorian Mansion in the heart of Duck are the 2 best & most prestigious Wedding Venue locations in the entire Outer Banks. Both offer an on site experienced wedding planner which can make your wedding or special event a breeze to plan and organize. If you prefer mountains and are looking for a country Destination Wedding our 150 acre farm in NE PA with a small private lake, large outdoor pavilion with 3 fireplaces and gourmet outdoor cooking facilities may be just perfect for you. All 3 locations are advertised on Home Away. We're currently accepting reservations for 2014 & 2015 at all three locations.

Things to do: Locally, you may want to visit the Whalehead Club at the lighthouse, a turn of the Century hunting 'camp.' It's a restored mansion from the glory days of the great hunt camps of the gilded age. Tours are given daily. Right next door, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse is also open for tours. There's a lighthouse, keeper's cottage and a bit of the old Corolla village.

2nd Largest Dune on the Eastern Seaboard.: Penny's Hill Dune, (the Outer Banks second largest natural dune, second only to Jockey's Ridge) is located almost in your backyard. Savor the water views from every room of this unique coastal destination. Let unsurpassed ocean sunrises and sound sunsets mesmerize you. This home is located only 2.2 miles up the beach in the four wheel drive territory of Corolla and less than 10 minutes from the Food Lion shopping complex offering unlimited shopping, restaurants, bars, golf and a movie theater. The local gas station/convenience store can be accessed in less than 5 minutes. It is like having your own private driveway; one side is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, guarded by an army of Sandpipers, marching in unison along the water edge. On the other side exists an estuarine nature sanctuary, on the beautiful Currituck Outer Banks in a last truly pristine area, with high sand dunes, beautiful trees and thousands of acres of Island Sanctuary.

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About Karen Carroll

We are definitely country people and most of the year live on a couple hundred acres in PA raising beautiful, loving Portuguese Water Dog Puppies. Our website for puppies is: http://pwdpuppies.com

Our summer family vacations are sometimes at Sunnybank our unique OBX home. But we especially enjoy family trip to our Quebec Territory in Canada which is God's country. Our private lake has 88 miles of shoreline that just take your breath away. If you want to try something different and remote: http://lacperdu.com

Karen Carroll purchased this house in 2001
Why Karen Carroll chose Corolla

We love water and the ocean so when we found Sunnybank on 3 oceanfront acres it was perfect. Lac Perdu (Lost Lake)with our ramshackle lodge and cabins in remote Quebec Canada is about as opposite as you can get from the luxury of Sunnybank's Victorian Mansion but we would be hard pressed to say which place we enjoy more.

57 Reviews of Property 102967 in Corolla, North Carolina

Magnificent Victorian Oceanfront Estate on 3 acres / our beautiful wild horses.
average rating of 4.9814816 based on 57 reviews
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Magnificent Victorian Oceanfront Estate on 3 acres / our beautiful wild horses.
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Somebody recently asked me what I would do if I won the lottery. In reply, I said I would buy Sunnybank. From sunrise in bed to sunset in the new se...
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 11, 2007
  • Stayed: Nov 2007
Somebody recently asked me what I would do if I won the lottery. In reply, I said I would buy Sunnybank. From sunrise in bed to sunset in the new seafood bar - Sunnybank is paradise. It is so perfect, we sre renewing our wedding vows there this year!
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Fun for All Ages

  • 4 of 5
  • Submitted: May 18, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
Perfect spot for a family getaway! There is so much to do there for all ages. Watch the sunset and sunrise over the ocean AND the sound from the many, many decks that give you a 360 degree view. Enjoy the pool (and a baby pool for the little ones), two hot tubs, two separate game BUILDINGS that have everything you could think of, kayak on the sound, spy the wild horses on the beach or right outside your window.

They have thought of everything at Sunnybrook. You'll want for nothing! It even has a separate steamer kitchen to steam your lobster, crab and shrimp that you can get from the many seafood markets in the area.

The ONLY reason I didn't give this a five star rating is that I HATE cars on the beach! That ruined the ocean experience for me but trust me, once you get to Sunnybank you won't want to go anywhere else. DO get a 4-wheel drive with high clearance and I'd advise a spotter on the dune if you go in and out to make sure no one is coming the other way. After that, just enjoy!
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5

Wonderful vacation!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 28, 2013
  • Stayed: Apr 2013
Such an amazing place! We had the most wonderful time at this gorgeous compound. The house is perfect, the views incredible, and the owners warm and accommodating. We will be staying here for our Outer Banks trips from now on!
Owner's Response: Thank you so much Meridith. Glad you enjoyed the trip and even happier that you will be coming back.

Best wishes,
Karen & Mike
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5

Awesome - first beach vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 21, 2012
  • Stayed: Oct 2012
We just returned back from a wonderful, relaxing vacation at Sunnybank. The home was beautifully decorated inside and kept very clean. I was surprised actually how clean it was as we’ve rented many different vacation homes over the years when we travel and the décor is always dusty and such. But not here. Very well kept. The outdoor areas were AWESOME. The kids loved the huge pool! We played ping pong and pool everyday also. You have an amazing view of both the sunsets over the sound at night and the ocean sunrise. We walked to the beach everyday – it was a very short walk. The horses were a great bonus. We didn’t think we’d see any, but we did, almost daily! We were worried about beach driving BUT it was just fine. We followed the recommendations and it was actually very fun. We drove to the Virginia border one day just to see the rest of the beach. There are a lot of neat little nooks and crannies outside and it was fun discovering them all. The kitchen was the best furnished kitchen that we’ve ever had with a rental. They had everything we need and much much more. Usually houses are furnished with only the bare minimum but not here. Excellent vacation. Very relaxing.
Owner's Response: Thank you so very much for the grand report. I have a full time change over staff that spend the entire day there cleaning and it shows. I stopped in a few weeks ago and everything was as nice and clean as in the beginning of the season this April & May.

Looking forward to having you back.

Best wishes,
Karen & Mike
Helpful votes: 3/3
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5

The Best of the Best!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 13, 2012
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
Our group returned to Sunnybank for the second year and had a wonderful, relaxing week. We are learning our way around the OBX and realize that Sunnybank's location is absolutely "the best"! You have the best view of the ocean looking East and a magnificent view of the bay looking West. Sunnybank continues to be beautifully maintained. You are surrounded with comfortable elegance. Once again, those who like to cook had a wonderful time in the spacious, well-appointed kitchen. The wild horses of Corolla provided some of our most memorable experiences, "right outside your window". What we really appreciated this year were the new screened-in porches. The restaurants are great - try Elizabeth's Cafe and Winery. We are already looking forward to next year. BTW, the weather was perfect for both of our stays.
Owner's Response: Thanks again for coming back this year and for already reserving your week for next season.

Have a great summer!

Mike & Karen Carroll
Helpful votes: 1/1
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5

An awesome vacation in the beautiful "Sunnybank"!!

An awesome vacation in the beautiful "Sunnybank"!!
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jun 7, 2012
  • Stayed: May 2012
I have been going to the OBX for over 25 years and I must say that the “Sunnybank”, is by far, the best vacation home that we’ve been too. It’s decorated beautifully, has every ammendity under the sun (and then some). They really know their business when it comes to designing and creating a beautiful vacation home away from home!

The home was very clean, well maintained and so well decorated that it gave me and my family a feeling of being at home and not at some rental furnished vacation home. It was very cozy, extremely comfortable and furnished to the tilt with everything we could imagine. Even though there was a slight electrical problem, the property manager John did everything he could to remedy the problem in a fast and convenient manner. I can’t say enough about John. Friendly... knowledgeable... helpful... an all around good person that wanted to make sure that we had a great vacation! “What a great guy!” Even Brett the electrician that came and fixed the problem was great! Very personable and knowledgeable. I’ve dealt with other realty companies in the past when there was a problem, and none of them handled the situation as well as their team. They should be commended along with the cleaning crew.

Views...views...views! Everywhere you look there’s breathtaking views. From watching the sun rise in the morning over the ocean, to watching the sun set over the sound and the dune in the evenings. There's great views from every deck and room in “Sunnybank”, and my fiancé can attest to that, she took over 2300 pictures!

In closing I would like to say a big “thank you” to the owners of the “Sunnybank” for making our 2012 family vacation a huge success!!!! The “Sunnybank” is definitely at the top of my most treasured vacation memories and I'll definitely be returning next year with my family.
Owner's Response: Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed your stay at Sunnybank. We appreciate you booking a week to return in October and also already reserving a week for next May, 2013. I'm overwhelmed that you loved Sunnybank as much as we do.
Best Wishes,
Mike and Karen
Helpful votes: 5/5
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5

Your Own Private Resort

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Feb 12, 2012
  • Stayed: Nov 2011
This property is absolutely amazing, it has everything anyone could possibly want on a beach vacation. This was my 5th stay at Sunnybank and it was just as amazing as the first. The property has so much to offer, it is very well kept I am beginning to think of it as my home away from home. This was the first visit for my boyfriend and he couldn't believe that it was ours for the week. We spent the week with great friends enjoying drinks by the pool & jacuzzis. The most relaxing vacation I've ever been on.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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Magnificent Victorian Oceanfront Estate on 3 acres / our beautiful wild horses.
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Corolla Outer Banks
5

Best Beach Vacation ever!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 30, 2012
  • Stayed: Sep 2011
Sunnybank is the most beautiful and well thought out beach house we have ever enjoyed. From the salt water pool to the steam showers, to the incredible billiard room...the adults had a beach playground well worth every penny. And the kids were happy too. There was a castle and battle ship, there were toys and boogie boards and ping pong tables...once we stocked up on groceries there was not need to leave...and if I had my way I would still be there. This is a fairy tale beach house for a once in a life time vacation. Thanks Karen and Mike...we had a blast!
Owner's Response: Thanks,
Glad you had such a great time. Hope to see you next fall again.
Best wishes,
Karen & Mike
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Magnificent Victorian Oceanfront Estate on 3 acres / our beautiful wild horses.
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5

Memorable Vacation

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 5, 2011
  • Stayed: Oct 2011
Our week here at Sunnybank has been nothing short of absolutely memorable...we have been here since last Friday and are very sad that we have to leave tomorrow! We decided to come down to the OBX with our 2 English Labs to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary this year and after tons of research on which home to select to spend the week in, we are so grateful that we chose this gorgeous property.

The home is truly magnificent and has everything you could possibly think to want for a memorable vacation. We have stayed further up the beach in the 4WD section in the past and much prefer Sunnybank's location which is far enough "away from it all" but still close enough to the shops in Corolla if you get cabin fever.

The bedroom we are staying in allows for views both of the sound as well as the ocean - which is so very unique. The stunning kitchen MAKES you want to cook! There is a room dedicated to steaming seafood (which we did not do) which is enclosed with windows and also has granite countertops/bar stools – we got hard crabs from in town one evening & sat in there to eat while watching the sunset over the sound – we both commented that it was like eating in our own private waterfront restaurant!

The property has everything you could want to spend a day at the beach as well – chairs, umbrellas, rafts, etc. – which is great considering you do not have to worry about stopping in town to rent those items for your week. We only wish it was a little warmer outside so that we could have spent more time on the beach. Our dogs did not mind the cooler temps however – to watch them chase seagulls in the surf all week was one of the highlights of our stay.

The main living room is beautifully decorated (as is the entire property) and is very cozy to hang out in at night while watching movies or listening to the stereo – there are plenty of DVD's/VHS tapes here to keep you busy as well as a lot of fun board games. My husband particularly loved the flat screen tv which had satellite channels.

We definitely want to make a return trip here very soon and bring some more members of our family. Thank you Karen & Mike for helping us to have what will surely go down as one of the most memorable, relaxing vacations of our life!
Owner's Response: Thank you so very much. Can't wait for you to come back.

Karen & Mike
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BUCKS COUNTY, PA.
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memories that will last a lifetime

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Oct 25, 2011
  • Stayed: Sep 2011
This was our 6th year returning to Sunnybank. We have never been disapponted. The mansion is always kept spotless & the staff could not be friendlier. I can't think of one amenity we were ever without. Even our dog Sammy gets spoiled with all the luxuaries. Just pack your smiles & enjoy!
Owner's Response: Thanks again Joanne, Mark & family for coming back year after year. And thanks for the great CD of your holiday.

Hope to have you back next season.

Cheers,
Karen & Mike