Semi Ocean Front Estate On North Carolinas Outer Banks in Corolla near Duck OBX
About this house rental
Come and enjoy this incredible Semi Oceanfront estate located in Corolla North Carolina in the Pine Island Semi Private community on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Find yourself at this impeccable retreat soaking up the sun, panoramic sunset views and all the pleasures you need for the perfect vacation. With spectacular views, beautiful furnishings and private pool and hot tub Gem of the Ocean' is indeed a flawless gem by the ocean. Ideal setting to enjoy the luxury and natural setting of Pine Island in Corolla. Active families will enjoy the beach, jogging or biking on bike paths through the National Audubon Wildlife Preserve, basketball, and volleyball...what else do you need? Convenient brand new poolside Tiki Bar with built in mini fridge, ice maker and seating. Exterior bathroom and shower are easily accessed from a spacious and beautiful pool area. Community amenities available to you include tennis, 2 pools, kiddie pool, children's playground, oceanside/poolside diner, and indoor tennis is available for a fee. Very close to beautiful Currituck Club for your golfer's delight! LOADS of extras! Often chosen by families looking for a great getaway, Pine Island offers something for every member of the family including outdoor community pools, tennis courts, playground equipment for the kids, and boarded walkways to the beach! You will also find a state of the art Fitness Center and Racquet Club on site (for a fee). Top Level: Great Room with TV/DVD, Stereo/CD, Gas Fireplace, Kitchen, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Ship's Watch, Master Suite with King, TV/DVD, Whirlpool, Private Deck Mid Level: Master Suite with King, TV/DVD, Whirlpool, Private Deck Access, Family Bedroom perfect for those with toddlers and young children offers Queen, Daybed/Trundle, TV/DVD, Bedroom with 2 Twins, Den with TV/DVD, Queen Sleeper Sofa, Wet Bar with Refrigerator, Deck Access. Hot tub on back deck overlooking swimming pool. Ground Level: Rec Room with TV/DVD, Stereo/CD, Foosball Table, Queen Sleeper Sofa, Bedroom with 2 Bunk Sets, Full Bath Extras: Private Pool (16 x 30), Hot tub (6), 5 TVs, 2 VCRs, 4 DVDs, 2 Stereos/CDs, Gas Grill, High Chair, Foosball, Basketball Goal, Volleyball Court, Swing Set, Poolside Cabana Bathroom, No Pets, No Smoking, Pine Island Community Amenities include children's playground, two pools and a kiddie pool, oceanfront complex with lounge area on pool deck, shaded seating and Pine Island Oceanside Diner, Outdoor tennis, Indoor Tennis (for a fee)with Tennis Pro on duty, miles of biking/jogging path located within community Wireless Internet.. No Pets..
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)
4.0
The house was nice and the weather was great. Short walk to the beach. The house has many bees by the pool which was difficult with the children even with cans of bug spray. The house needed better cleaning by staff.. we had to clean the floors and clean items like the coffee pot upon arrival. Many cob webs throughout.
4.0
The property overall was well represented. I could not have ask for better communication with the owner. This was our first stay in OBX and I had a million questions that Matthew answered in a fast and helpful manner. He put all my doubts at ease. My family made lots of memories.
5.0
Fantastic location near a quiet beach. Our families felt it was a great property.
5.0
This house was everything we needed for our family vacation of 16. Plenty of space, everything we needed and the pool was a must have. We almost never left with 8 kids between 2-12. The owner Matthew was always. Responded super fast and even went so far as to ship home the shoes and clothes my son left at the house during vacation. 100% would go back to this house the next time we head down to OBX. Thank you.
5.0
We fell so in love with this vacation that we've already made plans for the years to come! The house is exactly as advertised. It has so many amenities that show thoughtfulness on the part of the owners. Conveniences such as a large ice maker, mini fridges on every level, ceiling fans indoor and outdoors right where you want them, ample flatware/dishes for a large family and beach equipment for borrow are just a few reasons we'll be coming back here. The backyard is really fun. The pool is clean and well maintained. The putting green and sand court provided entertainment for adults and kids. We did several happy hours at the tiki bar (which has granite counter tops, electrical outlets, a ceiling fan, sink, mini fridge, bar stools with cushions, recycling and trash cans and storage) while we grilled dinner on the very good quality grill. The house has a great outdoor shower and an outdoor bathroom poolside (genius). The beach access is directly across the street. It's a wooden walk way and stairs up and over the dune. The same 4-5 families were on the beach each day with plenty of space between us. Matthew was a pleasure to work with and readily available by phone or text. This house is certainly appropriately named - the Gem of the Ocean! Can't wait to come back!
5.0
My family had the best vacation at Gem of the Ocean. The owner, Matthew, goes above and beyond for his guests. 8 adults and 6 kids had so much to do without even leaving the house. We loved the beach access right across the street. Will be returning!
5.0
Perfect location, easy beach access and plenty to do at the house besides going to the beach.
5.0
This was our 4th time visiting the OBX, and this house is now our favorite place to stay! Loved the putting green and volleyball net! Great layout! Everything we needed! And owner was very attentive to our needs. He had a plumber there the same day that we let him know about a clogged sink. Very short walk to the beach! Loved the location. Easy walk over to the nature trail by the fitness center. Would definitely come back!
5.0
A great property. Even better location. Walk to the beach and five minutes from lots of great food. Place was clean and lots of activities. It was a great time.
5.0
Great home great area
A great property. Even better location. Walk to the beach and five minutes from lots of great food. Place was clean and lots of activities. It was a great time.
5.0
What a great find this home is! Well-appointed, clean, with tons of extras. We took full advantage of the volleyball court, corn hole, putting green, hot tub and pool! Easy access to the beach but without the extra cost of being right on the beach. Easy drives to both Duck and Corolla for shopping and eats. Matthew was great to deal with--very helpful and responsive--even as he and his family were suffering from illness. We had a minor issue with ants at the start, but easily remedied with ant spray and some traps.
We would definitely consider being repeat customers here and can't recommend it enough. We've stayed as a family at the OBX for decades and this was the best place we've stayed.
5.0
Owner is amazingly clear with instructions and does all the homework for staying in the OBX for you. The house is in a great private neighborhood that is very quiet and a nominal walk across the street to the beach. We had a fantastic time with our family and will be back!
4.0
We visited this property with 6 adults and 6 children. The location of this property is a very short walk to the beach and the views are absolutely amazing. We really enjoyed watching the sunsets from the hot tub and the balconies. The highlight is definitely the back yard. The weather for our week was extremely hot and muggy which made going to the beach challenging for my in-laws and some of the younger children. We used the pool area daily for hours and constantly returned to it for cooking and eating meals and relaxation on the many lounge chairs and hammock. There is something for everyone with a sand volleyball court and a mini putting green.
We did have challenges with our check in as the cleaning was not ready and we were delayed several hours while waiting for them to finish. The owner Matthew, was excellent with communicating the potential delay to us earlier and even had dinner ordered and delivered to apologize for the delay. I'm not sure if it is because we are at the end fo the season but the property did have a lot of wear (trashcans missing in bathroom, broken racks and toilet paper holders, missing drain covers in bathrooms) and the linens provided were limited (only 1 dish towel, only 1 bath towel provided per person...I ended doing a lot of laundry to keep up with the linens.) For the price of this rental, I would have expected the kitchen to be stocked with serving dishes and enough cutlery for 10+ people. There are plenty of cups but limited food prep items and serving options.
Overall, the house is warm, spacious, and inviting and we truly enjoyed our stay. Matthew is available and ready to help with any of your needs.
5.0
Great time at Gem of the Ocean!
What a great find this home is! Well-appointed, clean, with tons of extras. We took full advantage of the volleyball court, corn hole, putting green, hot tub and pool! Easy access to the beach but without the extra cost of being right on the beach. Easy drives to both Duck and Corolla for shopping and eats. Matthew was great to deal with--very helpful and responsive--even as he and his family were suffering from illness. We had a minor issue with ants at the start, but easily remedied with ant spray and some traps.
We would definitely consider being repeat customers here and can't recommend it enough. We've stayed as a family at the OBX for decades and this was the best place we've stayed.
5.0
Wonderful Family Vacation
Owner is amazingly clear with instructions and does all the homework for staying in the OBX for you. The house is in a great private neighborhood that is very quiet and a nominal walk across the street to the beach. We had a fantastic time with our family and will be back!
4.0
Great Location and Views
We visited this property with 6 adults and 6 children. The location of this property is a very short walk to the beach and the views are absolutely amazing. We really enjoyed watching the sunsets from the hot tub and the balconies. The highlight is definitely the back yard. The weather for our week was extremely hot and muggy which made going to the beach challenging for my in-laws and some of the younger children. We used the pool area daily for hours and constantly returned to it for cooking and eating meals and relaxation on the many lounge chairs and hammock. There is something for everyone with a sand volleyball court and a mini putting green.
We did have challenges with our check in as the cleaning was not ready and we were delayed several hours while waiting for them to finish. The owner Matthew, was excellent with communicating the potential delay to us earlier and even had dinner ordered and delivered to apologize for the delay. I'm not sure if it is because we are at the end fo the season but the property did have a lot of wear (trashcans missing in bathroom, broken racks and toilet paper holders, missing drain covers in bathrooms) and the linens provided were limited (only 1 dish towel, only 1 bath towel provided per person...I ended doing a lot of laundry to keep up with the linens.) For the price of this rental, I would have expected the kitchen to be stocked with serving dishes and enough cutlery for 10+ people. There are plenty of cups but limited food prep items and serving options.
Overall, the house is warm, spacious, and inviting and we truly enjoyed our stay. Matthew is available and ready to help with any of your needs.
5.0
The property is very nice and clean. The pool and backyard are just fabulous. It’s also very close to the beach. I would stay there over and over again.
5.0
Owner Matthew extremely easy to communicate with. Calls back within minutes. Nice touch was the complimentary bagels he provides you with from Lighthouse Bagels. Short walk to get to the beach but be prepared to climb steps to get over the dunes . Hard to carry up beach equipment for the day. If renting chairs definitely go with set up service even though expensive. The pictures are exactly what you see on line. House could use a good power washing. We did enjoy the pool and was very clean. He provided us with recommendations for eating but please be aware the restaurants are very short staffed, online ordering isn’t available, reservations are none existent and waiting is over 2 hours. Had a reservation at red skye cafe and they closed for the week for catering. We showed up to a closed sign. No call to let us know and we had to scramble to get dinner for 8 adults and 3 young children. Extremely disappointed. Same thing happened another night at their other restaurant NC coast which was worst. Has us sit on Adirondack chairs on the dirt with tables so low to the ground you would never be able to eat your dinner. So yet again had to find something to eat. While this is no way the owners fault it was extremely frustrating because who wants to cook every night on vacation. The house was equipped with plenty of plates and pots it could use an update on hand mixer and maybe a tea pot. I would definitely recommend the home as it was large, clean and spacious but be prepared when going to have groceries as the lines are long and a lot of stores closed Sunday and Monday.
5.0
Family vacation for 11 with young children
Owner Matthew extremely easy to communicate with. Calls back within minutes. Nice touch was the complimentary bagels he provides you with from Lighthouse Bagels. Short walk to get to the beach but be prepared to climb steps to get over the dunes . Hard to carry up beach equipment for the day. If renting chairs definitely go with set up service even though expensive. The pictures are exactly what you see on line. House could use a good power washing. We did enjoy the pool and was very clean. He provided us with recommendations for eating but please be aware the restaurants are very short staffed, online ordering isn’t available, reservations are none existent and waiting is over 2 hours. Had a reservation at red skye cafe and they closed for the week for catering. We showed up to a closed sign. No call to let us know and we had to scramble to get dinner for 8 adults and 3 young children. Extremely disappointed. Same thing happened another night at their other restaurant NC coast which was worst. Has us sit on Adirondack chairs on the dirt with tables so low to the ground you would never be able to eat your dinner. So yet again had to find something to eat. While this is no way the owners fault it was extremely frustrating because who wants to cook every night on vacation. The house was equipped with plenty of plates and pots it could use an update on hand mixer and maybe a tea pot. I would definitely recommend the home as it was large, clean and spacious but be prepared when going to have groceries as the lines are long and a lot of stores closed Sunday and Monday.
5.0
Lovely
The property is very nice and clean. The pool and backyard are just fabulous. It’s also very close to the beach. I would stay there over and over again.
5.0
We really enjoyed staying at the Gem of the Ocean. It had lots of amenities and we had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was fantastic and we will definitely stay again in the future!
5.0
Trip of a life time
Very good experience.
5.0
Loved the extras. Volleyball court, mini golf, tiki bar, security for doors near pool, etc.
5.0
Great week with family
We really enjoyed staying at the Gem of the Ocean. It had lots of amenities and we had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was fantastic and we will definitely stay again in the future!
5.0
Amazing stay
Loved the extras. Volleyball court, mini golf, tiki bar, security for doors near pool, etc.
4.0
50th Wedding Anniversary
Great location, boardwalk to awesome beach across street. Rental had lots of room for our party of 10. Bedrooms spacious, comfortable and private. Three floors of living. Need to be capable of walking steps, main living space and kitchen on third floor. House needs updating and intense cleaning (carpets, toilets , general decor) for the rental cost. Pool area had lots of activities: sand volleyball, six hole putting green, corn hole boards, hot tub on 2nd floor, Tiki hut bar and grill, lots of chairs & lounges. Pool was NOT HEATED! Lots of parking and space for toys.
Traffic to & from was very difficult. Lots of people searching for restaurants, expect to wait. Special night out we had spectacular food. Property could be a 10, but just lacked that WOW factor. Our group still had a wonderful time.
4.0
Good
2.0
Good
5.0
Gem of the Ocean
Nice time. Convenient access to many attractions and beach. Owner communicated and sorted details quickly, efficiently, and properly.
5.0
Spring family gathering.
Matthew was very helpful and we felt we knew the area and options before we arrived. Perfect location for our interests.
5.0
A True “Gem”
We loved staying at this house! This house is absolutely perfect for family getaways! The outside is better than any property we’ve rented in OBX. Our kids absolutely loved the pool and the putting green and the beach is literally steps away! House was clean and really well maintained and plenty of room for everyone! Owner was super easy to work with and very responsive. Can’t wait to stay here again!
5.0
Fantastic relaxing Thanksgiving!
Our family of five found this to be a perfect getaway house for Thanksgiving. Plenty of room to spread out, or relax in one of the common rooms or hot tub. We spent hours in the back yard competing on the putting green and in corn hole. The home was well appointed and comfortable. Beautiful sunsets from the top level. The owner, Matthew, was great to work with, and very responsive. We’d definitely rent again.
5.0
October stay
The location is perfect. Just across the street from the beech access, but without the beachfront price. The pictures are all vey representative and Matthew (the owner) was very communicative and checked in on us during the stay to make sure that everything was OK. The house is located about halfway between Duck and Corolla so it's an easy drive to either one for restaurants and shopping. I would definitely return to this house.
5.0
Everything we needed for a great OBX vacation.
The Gem of the Ocean is a beautiful and well maintained home which had everything we needed for our OBX vacation and more. The location in Pine Island and minutes from the beach was ideal. The owner, Matthew, was also a gem. He made the entire rental process seamless and was a pleasure to work with.
5.0
Amazing Beach vacation
We absolutely loved staying at Gem of Ocean!! Our beach trip was booked after the pandemic forced us to cancel our Disney Vacation, and it didn’t disappoint. The beaches were not crowded and the house was well equipped that we did not need to go anywhere. The kids and adults both enjoyed our stay and we can’t wait to come back again.
5.0
Beautiful House Great Location
The house is in a great location and the next best house to ocean front with a very short walk to the beach. The owner Matthew was very easy to work with and very responsive. We had a couple of minor issues which he took care of immediately. The highlight of our stay was the back yard. You won't find a house with as much fun things to do as this one. You won't be disappointd!
5.0
Close To Beach!
House had plenty of room for all. Enough bathrooms for all. Pool , hot tub very nice.
Private neighborhood.
Great stay !
5.0
Truly a Gem
Absolutely loved this rental. We have done the Outer Banks and various other home rentals ion the past, but this gem was truly a gem. The home is is great condition and the location can't be beat. Easy access to the beach and the semi-private community makes it feel like we are on our own private island. Matthew, the property owner, was always extremely responsive and clearly takes great pride in his home. I wouldn't hesitate to book this home again.
5.0
Great summer getaway!
Property was amazing and location was fantastic. Really enjoyed our stay. Also loved that beach & neighborhood were not overly crowded. The pool, volleyball & golf were great for our wide range of tweens & teens. Hope to return again soon!
5.0
Great House with AWESOME backyard!
The house was beautiful and had plenty of room for our large group. The backyard was where we spend most of our time and was a GREAT area to spend out time!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Corolla?
The average price for a rental in Corolla is $354 per night. This rental is $1,174 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Semi Ocean Front Estate On North Carolinas Outer Banks in Corolla near Duck OBX. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Semi Ocean Front Estate On North Carolinas Outer Banks in Corolla near Duck OBX. Enjoy the water!
Is Semi Ocean Front Estate On North Carolinas Outer Banks in Corolla near Duck OBX pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Semi Ocean Front Estate On North Carolinas Outer Banks in Corolla near Duck OBX?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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