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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the area

Corolla

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Corolla, steps from Outer Banks Beaches and a short 3-minute drive from Corolla Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Currituck Banks and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Tar Cove Marsh.
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What's nearby

  • Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tar Cove Marsh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Corolla Beach - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Wall Tap House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Paper Canoe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mama Easley's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar - ‬8 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.

Semi-Oceanfront Estate in Corolla, NC—Just a 2-minute walk to the beach!

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..
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere in the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: Pets are NOT allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Suitable for small children.

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 first aid kit, 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Semi-Oceanfront Estate in Corolla, NC—Just a 2-minute walk to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay at the gem of the Ocean. The house was clean and as described in the pictures and overview. We loved the location to the beach access, pool area, and hot tub. Would absolutely stay here again! Thank you, Matthew for being a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time visiting the Outer Banks and what a great experience. This house had everything you need to enjoy a family vacation without having to leave to find stuff to do for the kids. Our host Matthew was excellent and was on top of everything from checking in to making sure our trip went smoothly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is exactly as the pictures show, very clean, well equipped, and well kept. The Pool Deck was absolutely amazing with something for everyone. The beach access is directly across the driveway which makes trips to and from the beach painless. The property owner/host was extremely helpful and responsive. We had a minor issue with the oven function and Matthew was on it immediately. My family can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect week

Excellent property. Beautiful beach. Matthew was super responsive for any questions or concerns we had. Look forward to repeating. Amazing pool and back yard!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve & Joann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a wonderful experience during our stay. The home was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully decorated. The host was incredibly welcoming and responsive, providing clear check-in instructions and great local recommendations.The space was well-equipped with everything needed for a relaxing stay, from a fully stocked kitchen to cozy linens and towels. I especially appreciated the attention to small details that made it feel like home.The location was ideal—quiet and peaceful, yet conveniently steps away from the beach, close to shops, restaurants, and attractions.I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great experience. Thank you for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Matthew was very responsive. The property is perfect, close to the beach and the backyard is fully loaded with activities for all ages. I highly recommend this house and owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for a week

I would only say to not book this property because we liked it so much and don’t want anyone else to book it ahead of us next year. Location was great! House had plenty of room for groups to gather so that everyone was not on top of one another. Blinds or some type of window covering of the windows in the kitchen would help with the late day sun. Matthew was a great host and very helpful. I only gave the accuracy of the booking two stars because of VRBO. They had listed the availability as short or long of a time that you wanted. We booked it for a Friday to Friday rental. Matthew called a day or two after the booking to let me know that the property was only Saturday to Saturday. We were able to change our schedule to accommodate. I do NOT blame this on the host! Matthew was great and very helpful with everything we needed during our stay. Will definitely look to book again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hatlan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th Wedding Anniversary

Gem of the Ocean property was perfect for our family. Plenty of room inside with nice amenities. The back yard was the gem for us with the pool, hot tub, putting green, corn hole and a volley ball court we used for ladder golf. There was also plenty of areas in the backyard for shade or sun bathing which ever you were in the mood for. . Access to the beach was right across the street which gave us multiple options everyday. Matthew the owner was very accessible and gave us very informative, detailed insights to the house and surrounding area before our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We loved our stay here. The house and property was absolutely amazing for our family of 14! So many amenities at the house and the short walk to beach was perfect. Matthew was so helpful and gave us so much info for the area. We will definitely be back soon!! 15/10 in our books. Gem of the Ocean will forever be a favorite!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Family Vacation at the Beach

This was one of our best vacations ever! We brought the entire family to this awesome beach retreat! The beach was easy to access by a short walk across a dead end, very low traffic street and then across the boardwalk. The beach was very private just the few families that were staying in the surrounding houses, no public access which was great! The house had so much to do, that the kids weren't really too interested in the beach until the last day! The place was exactly as advertised with a few upgrades as well. Matthew our host was very responsive before we the vacation started which made us very comfortable throughout our stay! We couldn't have chosen a better spot to spend our beach vacation! If we come to OBX again, I will definitely be staying here! Thank you Matthew for keeping such a nice house for us to rent! I have rentals as well and I know it's not easy to keep them up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jill L.

Gem of the Ocean

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vince M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem of the Ocean

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach house

Fantastic location near a quiet beach. Our families felt it was a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin W., Columbia, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Getaway Spot

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay at Gem of the Ocean!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Perfect location, easy beach access and plenty to do at the house besides going to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness

All-around great experience!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry & Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Leanne M., Doylestown, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

10/10 Excellent

Susie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021