Life is Good, a charming beach cottage in Corolla, welcomes you to experience its cozy charm and character. This pet-friendly haven offers sweeping ocean views from the many decks and plenty of room around the pool with ample seating. Enjoy meals at the outdoor table or unwind in the hot tub conveniently located poolside.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly
New for 2024: New to Outer Banks Blue!
“Life is Good” at this lovely beach cottage. Homeowners have lovingly updated over the years, careful to keep the charm and character of the original house. You can even bring your furry friends to make memories beachside. The main level has an original tongue-in-groove ceiling and beams, adding a quality of coziness to the modern kitchen and furnishings. You will love the many decks available and the sweeping ocean views welcoming you every day. There is plenty of room around the pool with a table for meals and ample seating. The hot tub is conveniently located poolside. Too much sun? The large dune top gazebo has plenty of seating available where you are within easy reach and can watch all the fun on the beach. Want to take an adventure outside of your week-long accommodation, head to one of the many wild horse tours, restaurants, shops, and watersport docks that Corolla conveniently offers. Your summer stay awaits at “Life is Good!”
Top-Level: King Master Bedroom with Smart TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom (accessible by spiral staircase).
3rd-Level: Living Room with Smart TV, Fireplace, and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 10), and Deck Access; Kitchen with Bar (seats 4), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip), Coffee Maker (Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Toaster Oven, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials, and Coffee Bar with Beverage Cooler; Hall Half Bathroom.
2nd-Level: Screened Porch; King Bedroom with Smart TV and Deck Access; Queen Bedroom with Smart TV and Deck Access; Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds and Smart TV, Bedroom with 2 Bunk Beds and Smart TV; Hall Full Bathroom; Hall Full Bathroom; and Laundry Room.
Ground-Level: Covered Parking Area with Fish Cleaning Sink.
Extras: Dogs Allowed (2), Dunetop Deck, Grill (Gas), Hot Tub (seats 6), Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 5 Cars, Private Beach Walkway; Private Pool (36x16), WiFi.
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. Pets are not allowed in pools under any circumstances. An additional fee will be charged to the leaseholder for the chemical balance, cleaning, or damage that would cause the replacement of a vinyl pool liner. Hot tubs are available year-round. Gas fireplaces are shut down from May 15 until September 15.
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.
The use of the property is restricted to use by You and Your family, unless it is agreed upon, in writing, to occupancy by a non-family group. A “family” means parents, grandparents, children, and extended family members vacationing at the property. For example, the use of the property by fraternities, sororities, groups under the age of 24, or unrelated groups is prohibited.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Phone
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Things to do
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent.
Bed linens and bath towels are included. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels.
Please note: Additional convenience and cleaning items are not guaranteed, we recommend bringing any essentials you may need for a comfortable stay.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighborhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Corolla travel guide
Is Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly 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 Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly located?
Nestled on the beach, this Whalehead Beach vacation home is just steps from Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Life is Good | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, and Dog Friendly Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The house was a great size and layout, All the porches and decks were great. Pool and Hot Tub were clean and the property management was excellent and quick to respond to any needs. Beach was not too crowded and very clean. Bring Beach/Pool Towels!!
Cute place with lots of spiders, and a wierd stale pee smell when we first arrived. The location was perfection. The pool was delightful, the ocean front was gorgeous, and we would defintely come back. The kitchen was stocked well with good quality items. The wine cooler was excellent to have and left us with plenty of fridge space for food. Grill was the perfect size for having 10 people staying in the place. Beds were comfy, but I think I will bring my own pillow next time. Be prepared for lots of steps....
Awesome set up with great views and easy access to the beach. We had a blast
Randy A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Millie B.
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures of properties should really be updated on a yearly basis. Although storms happened up until our stay and a few days in the beginning. Pool area had so much sand around it was like a second beach. Inside of the house hasn't been cleaned well in who knows how long. Copious amounts dust on fans, lighting fixtures etc. The return vent filter on the HVAC sytem looked like it hadn't been changed in over two years or more. This property has a beautiful view of the ocean but it is not lovingly restored or kept up properly. The top floor sliding glass door leaks water into the home so badly the carpet gets wet up to a 3' radius around door and water damage is visable through ceiling to the main floor with kitchen. Grill made available is so rusty I wouldn't use it. Hot tub was nice but I was told the amount of sand visable in picture included is normal. Property management did send someone out to clean pool but no one is cleaning the errant sand from pool, walkways, outdoor showers or parking area under house on a regular basis. Would not rent this property or from this property management group again. Communication was good for check in and check out. However, no one is properly maintaining this rental home.