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CP016-What the Shell


Bedroom 6 Bedrooms (3 Master Bedrooms)
Bathroom 5 Baths
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Town: Corolla
  • Type: House
  • Area: Oceanfront
  • Community: Crown Point

Location Location


Description Description

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


Time to enjoy the best of Corolla! “What the Shell” is an adorable oceanfront house with a private pool, hot tub, and a great rec room to keep the kids happy! Three master bedrooms give the adults the privacy they need. The kids will love the pool table, ping pong table, and basketball goal! This house was meant for your family to spend time together playing and bonding on your week at the beach. Tastefully decorated and appointed, you will feel at home as soon as you step in the door.

“What the Shell” is in Crown Point, offering tennis courts and a community pool if the teens want to gather outside. You can even walk to restaurants and shop in the Tim Buck II shopping center. The kids will love watching the turtles in the canals on Crown Point Drive on the way in and out. Bring bikes because the multi-use path is there for jogging and biking. The historic Corolla Lighthouse and Whalehead Club are just minutes away by car. The 4-wheel drive area is also just a few miles north for adventurous folk with 4-wheel drive vehicles. Take the opportunity to hop on a Wild Horse Tour bus and leave the driving to the pros! You will make memories for a lifetime at this amazing vacation destination.


Top-Level: Living Room with TV, Coffee Bar, and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 12); Kitchen with Bar (seats 6), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; King Master Bedroom with TV and Attached Full Bathroom with 2 Sink Vanity; Hall Half Bathroom.

Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom with TV; Bedroom with 2 Pyramid Bunks and TV; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Closet.

Ground-Level: Rec Room with Smart TV, Arcade Game, Ping Pong Table, Pool Table, Wet Bar (refrigerator and sink), and Deck Access; Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin Bed; Hall Full Bathroom.

Extras: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, Basketball Goal, Grill (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 8), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Parking: 6 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (23 x 8), WiFi.

Community Extras: Community Pool, Community Tennis.


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. The fireplace seen in the photos is non-functioning and not available for use. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026.



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 29 Amenities
FEATURED
  • 2026 Beach Gear Credit 2026 Beach Gear Credit

    Book your 2026 Outer Banks Vacation Rental now and get a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026, and September 6, 2026.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Additional
  • Basketball Goal Basketball Goal
  • 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>
  • Outdoor Furniture Outdoor Furniture
  • Outdoor Shower Outdoor Shower
  • Ping Pong Table Ping Pong Table
  • Pool Table Pool Table <p>Pool table</p>
  • 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
Dream Vacation!
Beautiful, well stocked home in a perfect location - steps from beach! Our family and grandbabies truly enjoyed our week and were very sad to leave! The pool and hot tub were thoroughly enjoyed after a day at the beach! We would love to return!
Debbie C from Island Heights, NJ - Guest's stay: 8/16/2025 - 8/23/2025
Thank you Debbie. We would love for you to return as well! We appreciate you taking the time to provide this testimonial. We don't take your feedback for granted and to read what a great time you had makes us all very happy.
Outer Banks Blue staff
Lovely home
This was our second year staying at What The Shell..it is a beautiful home right on the beach. Everything you need is here. The house is clean and very well taken care of.
Nadene W from Durand - Guest's stay: 5/3/2025 - 5/10/2025
Thank you Nadene!
Outer Banks Blue staff
Perfect Week!
What The Shell was the perfect place for a family vacation. Really convenient to the beach. The house layout was perfect for our group. The kitchen was well stocked. We ate a lot of our meals at the house and we never ran out of dishes. The pool/hot tub was great. The views from the decks were perfect! The turtle pond was a fun spot for the kids. Very convenient location to restaurants/stores, etc. We loved it and We will definitely be back again. Thank you so much!
Glen S from Half Moon Bay, CA - Guest's stay: 5/10/2025 - 5/17/2025
Thank you Glen, We look forward to your return and thank you for your comments. We appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback.
Outer Banks Blue staff
Great House and location
Our 5th year coming to the Corolla area stayed in 5 differant places. When we come back next year we will elect to stay here. House was everything we needed. Plenty of space, clean well furnished and steps from the beach which was very important with several toddlers who needed naps during the day. Enjoyed the sunrise from the the main floor deck.. Owners/hosts were thoughtful to welcome us and sent us a surprise gift during our stay.
Bob D from Chantilly - Guest's stay: 5/25/2024 - 6/1/2024
Bob, Thank you for the feedback and letting future guests know what to expect with "What The Shell." We are glad you had a great time.
Outer Banks Blue staff
Wonderful home.
This home is beautiful. Had everything you need and everything works. This home is well cared for. The owners are very thoughtful. We will definitely be renting this one again.
Nadene W from Durand - Guest's stay: 5/4/2024 - 5/11/2024
Nadene, Thanks for your comments. We appreciate you taking the time to let future guests know about "What the Shell." You made a great choice! Please come back soon.
Outer Banks Blue staff
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