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CL537-Place in the Sun


Bedroom 5 Bedrooms (3 Master Bedrooms)
Bathroom 4 Baths (+1 Half Bath)
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Town: Corolla
  • Type: House
  • Feet to the Beach: 1950 ft
  • Area: Sound Side
  • Community: Corolla Light

Location Location

Recent Updates

New for 2025: Name changed to Place in the Sun (formerly Makin' Memories)
New for 2024: New hot tub. All new flooring: LVT planking throughout except for new  ceramic tile flooring in bathrooms; decks and railings freshly painted; new living room furniture; all new Roku TVs; renovated kitchen includes quartz countertop and new appliances; fresh paint throughout; all new toilets; level 2 EV Charger.


Description Description

This property is a participant of the 2026 Repeat Renters Loyalty Program. Past guests can get up to 5% off their 2026 stay. Click the link to learn more!

This is a Blue Standard Bedding Property. Learn more about our hospitality bedding program here.


Find a “Place in the Sun” at this lovely destination for your Outer Banks beach vacation! New owners have refreshed a nice beach house into a breezy coastal haven. Not only will you enjoy your own private pool and hot tub, but you will also have all the privileges offered by Corolla Light Resort. This is a location for active families. A Place in the Sun has a walking path along the backyard leading to the sound front just a few houses away and along the sound. Imagine your morning jog along the mile-plus nature trail along the breathtaking Currituck Sound and Intracoastal Waterway! Take the trolley to the oceanfront complex to enjoy 4 pools or laze the day away on the beach. There is the Oceanfront Grille and a snack bar too! Check out the link below for all the Corolla Light Amenities.

Inside the cozy coastal ambiance, the newly renovated kitchen with quartz countertops welcomes you to relax, share meals, and play games on the screened porch in the evenings. All bedrooms are named after historic lighthouses so it’s easy to select one for your stay! The private pool and hot tub are surrounded by vegetation, offering an eco-friendly privacy screen. Select bikes as your beach equipment option and ride to the historic Corolla Lighthouse, the historic Whalehead Club, shopping, and restaurants. You don’t want to miss a wild horse tour to see the wild horses of Corolla on the beach!

There are many amenities for the active set. Place in the Sun is right across the street from 2 pickleball courts, and tennis courts are a short walk. Corolla Light Resort offers 10 lighted tennis courts. There are additional pickleball courts at the complex, along with a basketball court, volleyball court, and a playground. Did you get a rainy week? No worries! There is an indoor sports complex complete with tennis courts, a gym, an indoor pool, and classes such as aerobics and yoga. WOW! Pick this delightful vacation home and don't forget to pack sunscreen for your stay at Place in the Sun!


Top-Level: Living Room with 55” Smart TV, Additional Table (seats 4), and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 8); Kitchen with Bar (seats 5), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; Screened Porch with Table (seats 6); King Master Bedroom with 42” Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Hall Half Bathroom.

Mid-Level: Queen Master Bedroom with 42” Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Master Bedroom with 42” Smart TV and Deck Access; Queen Bedroom with Deck Access; Bedroom with Bunk Bed (Queen over Queen), 42” Smart TV, and Deck Access; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Closet.

Ground-Level: Den with 55” Smart TV and Queen Sleeper Sofa.

Extras: Distance to the Beach: 1950 ft., Early Check-In Available, EV Charger, Grill (Gas), Keyless Entry, Hot Tub (seats 6), Max. Occupancy: 12, No Smoking, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 6 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (27 x 14), WiFi.

Community Extras: Corolla Light Community Amenities for 12 Wristbands; Basketball Court; Children's Playground; Fitness Center; Mini Golf; Pickleball Courts; Heated Oceanfront Pool; Indoor Community Pool; Soundside Outdoor Pool; Racquetball; Recreation Center; Sand Volleyball Court; Shuffleboard; Soundside Pier; Tennis Courts; Trolley Service.


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. Hot tubs are available year-round. Community pools are open in-season only – exact dates must be confirmed by the property management company.


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.


Amenities 31 Amenities
FEATURED
  • Blue Standard Bedding Blue Standard Bedding

    Blue Standard Bedding is supplied and managed by Outer Banks Blue. Linens, including the top sheet, are laundered and replaced after every stay to ensure the cleanest, most refreshing bedding.

  • EV Charger EV Charger

    An electric vehicle charging station is equipment that connects an electric vehicle (EV) to a source of electricity to recharge electric cars, neighborhood electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

  • Hot Tub Hot Tub

    No additional charge for hot tubs. Hot tubs are open year-round.

  • Private Pool Private Pool

    Private Pools are open from the week of May 2, 2025, until October 12, 2025, and the week of May 1, 2026, until October 11, 2026. Some properties may have an extended pool season. See the property description for details.

  • Repeat Renters Loyalty Program Repeat Renters Loyalty Program

    This property is a participant of the 2026 Repeat Renters Loyalty Program. Past guests can get up to 5% off their 2026 stay. Click the link to learn more!

  • Virtual Tour Virtual Tour
Additional
  • 3 Night Minimum 3 Night Minimum <p>Some parts of the year, usually in the off-season, have a 3-night minimum rather than a 7-night minimum.</p>
  • Community Pool Community Pool
  • Early Check In Available Early Check In Available <p>Early Check-In is full access to the property earlier than the normal 4 PM check-in. A fee is associated with this service and applies whether or not the reservation group arrives by the designated access time. Services such as house maintenance and/or pool and spa cleaning may not be completed prior to arrival.</p> <p><em><strong>Early Check-In may not be available. Check with reservations for availability.</strong></em></p>
  • Fireplace Fireplace <p><span>Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15.</span><br /></p>
  • Iron & Ironing Board Iron & Ironing Board
  • Outdoor Furniture Outdoor Furniture
  • Outdoor Shower Outdoor Shower
  • Tennis (Community) Tennis (Community)
Standard
  • Blender Blender
  • Central Heat & Air Conditioning Central Heat & Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Maker Coffee Maker <p>Both Drip and Keurig coffee makers are included in all Outer Banks Blue properties.</p>
  • Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware
  • Dishwasher Dishwasher
  • Grill Grill
  • Hair Dryer Hair Dryer
  • Keyless Entry Keyless Entry <p><span>Using a keyless entry lock system means you no longer have to stop by an office to pick up a key or to drop them off. This code activates at 4pm (standard) on day of check-in and expires at 10am on day of check-out.</span><br /></p>
  • Linens & Towels Linens & Towels <p>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.</p>
  • Microwave Microwave
  • Non-Smoking Non-Smoking <p><span>Outer Banks Blue does not permit smoking of any kind inside or on the premises. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes, marijuana, and vaping. When renting any property with Outer Banks Blue it is with the understanding that smoking is not allowed at the property. If there are signs of smoking inside the property there will be a $500 fee charged to cover the extensive cost of restoring the property to a smoke-free condition.</span><br /></p>
  • Oven/Stove Oven/Stove
  • Parking Parking
  • Refrigerator Refrigerator
  • Toaster Toaster
  • Washer & Dryer Washer & Dryer
  • WiFi WiFi

Testimonials Curated feedback from our guests Testimonials
Great stay
The house had a great floor plan. The bunk bed room I would like to mention there needs to be new mattresses in there. They were rock hard and with a bump in the middle. Nice area close to the Sound. Pool and Hot tub was nice. We enjoyed our stay.
Carrie C from North Royalton, OH - Guest's stay: 9/10/2025 - 9/17/2025
Perfection with Sun
My family of 7 and my parents were so blessed to be able to stay in such an amazing home. So big and spacious, plenty of room for everyone. 3 master bedrooms with bathrooms attached. 2 separate bedrooms and a pull out couch. The open concept of living space makes you feel comfortable but not on top of each other. The Kitchen is fully stocked for anything you could need. From the 3 story wrap around porches that give you a view to die for, to the in ground pool and hot tub you can always find a way to unwind. The pickleball courts across the street were a teen favorite that week as well as the 5 minute walk to the beach. If you are looking for a place to unwind, reconnect and enjoy the sun and beauty of the outer banks, you can’t go wrong with this house. The check in and out was simple and stress free, definitely looking forward to going again 💕
Andrea O from Scotia - Guest's stay: 8/2/2025 - 8/9/2025
Wonderful!
We had a fantastic time here! Check in at the sports complex was easy and the employees were very nice and helpful. Beautiful house, comfortable beds, great living space and lovely outdoor area with pool, hot tub, seating, and a very large outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The weather wasn’t fabulous while we were there so we took advantage of the sports center for workouts, wally ball and tennis. We also used the pickleball courts right across the street. Even though the house is on the main road, noise was minimal. Proximity to grocery and restaurants was good. Neighborhood was very pretty and we enjoyed going to the sound via the path right behind the house.
Janet S from Centreville - Guest's stay: 5/24/2025 - 5/31/2025
Thank you Janet for your testimony. We are so glad you had a relaxing stay in spite of the weather. You made a great choice with this property. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Outer Banks Blue staff
Great spot!
Perfect place for our group to use pool, hot tub, balcony space, plenty of bathrooms and beds to accommodate all. Location was ideal for pickleball and sports center. Would've loved to be a little closer to the beach, but easy public parking. Couldn't even get around to all the amenities and restaurants!
Betsy H - Guest's stay: 5/23/2024 - 5/27/2024
Thank you for your feedback of "Makin' Memories." This property is located in The Corolla Light resort and had a lot of amenities for guests who stay there including a trolley, indoor pool, outdoor pools, an oceanfront activity center with a restaurant, tennis, pickleball and more. So glad you had such a great time. Next time let us know how we can earn a 5-Star review!
Outer Banks Blue staff
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