Title: Dear Summer…| Pool, Beach, Hot Tub & Games - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dear Summer…| Pool, Beach, Hot Tub & Games Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993700/76993699/f364f420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993700/76993699/3605b8d4_edited_c4e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993700/76993699/39c0ca8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993700/76993699/b02b1cd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/77000000/76993700/76993699/63587692.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Victorian Fan Ta Sea, you'll unwind in a spacious Victorian beach house with multiple decks and private saltwater pool. Enjoy the cozy game room, updated kitchen appliances, or relax on the sun deck overlooking the ocean views. This Corolla retreat offers plenty of outdoor space for activities like horseback riding nearby at Corolla Wild Horse Tours. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103544 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dear Summer…| Pool, Beach, Hot Tub & Games 2025 Updates: New ping-pong table and foosball table for the game room; New furniture items (indoor and outdoor), fixtures, and decor for the 2025 season! Fresh paint in living areas, updated bathrooms, and new carpets on the stairs! Vacation in Luxury Vacation like a celebrity when you book Dear Summer... (formerly Victorian Fan Ta Sea). Once featured on TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8, this large Victorian-style rental is the perfect place to bring the whole family (and your four-legged best friend!) for a relaxing getaway. Less than 500 yards to the beach, a day of fun in the sun is just a short walk away. Pull up to your beach cottage and park underneath one of two single-car carports and enjoy plenty of outdoor space to store your beach gear. Summers get hot in the OBX so you and your family will love lounging around in the huge (16' x 32') Private Pool and enjoying some friendly competition at the Ping Pong Table. A cozy Game Room with a half bath is the ideal place to pull out your favorite board game or have some fun with the Pool Table and Foosball Table. The convenient Wet Bar with a beverage fridge ensures snacks and cool drinks are at your fingertips. The laundry area is also located on this level. Walk upstairs to the first level and enter into a large, decorated foyer. Rest comfortably in one of the 2 King Bedrooms or the plush Queen Bedroom. The Bunk Bedroom down the hall is a great place for the kids to hang out with a Pyramid Bunk and a Twin-Over-Twin Bunk Bed. Two Full Bathrooms are located between the bedrooms. Enjoy your quiet, peaceful mornings sipping coffee on the enclosed sundeck with a ceiling fan. Outside, the deck swing is the perfect place to chill after a long day of fun and there is plenty of covered deck space that wraps around the front and side of the house if you prefer to sit in the shade. The great room on the top floor features a half bath and a huge dining room with seating for ten around the table. The modern kitchen is a great place to cook up your favorite meal and includes updated appliances, a coffee station with a drip coffee maker as well as Keurig and espresso, a blender, iron, ironing board, and a pantry closet for all your beach snacks. Take a seat in the lovely family room full of bright, natural light, so you can enjoy the sun even when it's too hot to sit directly outside, and take a nap on the sleeper sofa. A raised living room area on this level features a TV, fireplace, and tons of seating so the whole family can spend some time making memories together. An inviting King Master Suite with Full Bath completes the top level. Soak up the sea breeze and enjoy awesome ocean views from the outdoor decks wrapping around the side of your beach house. For ultimate serenity, take a dip in the bubbly hot tub under the covered outdoor gazebo complete with incredible views. Vacation Fantasies Come True In Corolla Your family will love staying in Corolla. Away from the busiest parts of the OBX but still close to local attractions and great restaurants, there is something nearby that everyone in your party will enjoy. For a one of a kind OBX experience, drive a few minutes down the road to Corolla Wild Horse Tours and take an open-air safari-style tour to spot the Corolla wild horses. For something a little more daring, check out Corolla Adventure Park where the daredevils in your family can climb over 60 different obstacle courses and ride 8 zip lines. And of course, you can't stay in Corolla without visiting the Currituck Beach Lighthouse! For lunch, try Corolla Village Barbecue or Corolla Pizza & Deli. Stop by Fat Crabs Rib Company for dinner and enjoy fresh seafood platters, tasty ribs, or a combo steamer pot. With so many awesome activities to enjoy, your beach fantasy will become a reality when you book Dear Summer... (formerly Victorian Fan Ta Sea)! Property Layout Top-Level: Living Room; Kitchen; Dining Room; Family Room/Den w/Sleeper Sofa; Half Bath; Master King Suite w/ Full Bathroom; Sun Deck; Covered Outdoor Gazebo Mid-Level: Large Foyer; King Bedroom; King Bedroom; Queen Bedroom; Bunk Bedroom w/Pyramid Bunk & Twin-Over-Twin Bunk; Full Bathroom; Full Bathroom; Covered Deck; Enclosed Sun Porch Ground-Level: 1-Car Carport; 1-Car Carport; Game Room w/Foosball Table & Pool Table; Laundry Area; Half Bath; Outdoor Half Bath w/ Outdoor Shower; Private Pool; Ping Pong Table Beds: 3 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Pyramid Bunk, 1 Twin-Over-Twin Bunk, 1 Sleeper Sofa Villages at Ocean Hill Community Amenities: 2 Pools; Sound Beach; Basketball Court; Sports Court (Volleyball, Badminton, Shuffleboard & Four-Square); Sand Volleyball Court; Playground; 2-Mile Paved Bike Lane; Summer Snack Bar. \*Please note: Use of Villages at Ocean Hill Racquet Courts (tennis courts & pickleball courts) require a reservation, court rental fee, and cash deposit at the time of reservation. Guests who wish to use the Fitness Center must pay a key deposit and additional fee. Daily and weekly options are available. Please contact the Villages at Ocean Hill Fitness Center for more information. Please note: Visitors should park in driveways and community parking. Overnight parking in community parking lots is prohibited. Parking permits are required for use of the oceanfront community parking lots. \*No RVs/trailers are permitted. Boats and trailers are permitted if parked inside a carport. Neither can be parked in the driveway or yard. Please refer to the community website for additional information. \*Pools are subject to availability. For open/close dates and other pool-related information, click here. DISTANCE TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & CONVENIENCES 10 Minutes/4.4 Miles to Corolla Food Lion 42 Minutes/22.3 Miles to Walmart 3 Minutes/1 Mile to Currituck Beach Lighthouse 50 Minutes/27.8 Miles to the Wright Brothers National Memorial 58 Minutes/32.2 Miles to Jockey's Ridge State Park 49 Minutes/29.3 Miles to H2OBX Waterpark 2 Hrs & 11 Minutes/87 Miles to Cape Point 2 Hrs & 5 Minutes/84.8 Miles to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Dog Info: This property allows up to 3 dogs max, up to 75 lbs., with an additional fee per dog. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Table tennis - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 3,544 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/120000000/119997200/119997106/1701803e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retreat with private pool, hot tub-close to beach! 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We (Seaside Vacations) are a vacation realty company and per NC real-estate laws a signed lease is required. The beach gear rental credit is available April 13 - October 25, 2025 at participating homes only. 2025 Private Pool Dates: April 12 - October 18. Community Pool Dates: generally Memorial Day - Labor Day. Dates are approximate & are not guaranteed ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Property is also known as 422712 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.38621%2C-75.82890&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BV5zVS2MgS3NCiDONcT4xsgfowQ=) Corolla, NC #### What's nearby - Currituck Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Wild Horse Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Corolla Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education - 18 min walk - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 129 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Salty Rim - ‬18 min walk - ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬11 min walk - ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Beer Garden - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dear Summer…| Pool, Beach, Hot Tub & Games pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Dear Summer…| Pool, Beach, Hot Tub & Games? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dear Summer…| Pool, Beach, Hot Tub & Games? > Check-out is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is Dear Summer…| Pool, Beach, Hot Tub & Games located? > This family-friendly Corolla vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? 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