Title: What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool - 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 # What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool Beachfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82750000/82740900/82740877/c17e4c53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82750000/82740900/82740877/e07f5ccd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82750000/82740900/82740877/697c11ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82750000/82740900/82740877/94f535a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82750000/82740900/82740877/ee756aa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Get ready to make lifelong memories at What the Shell in Crown Point, Corolla. Enjoy a private pool, hot tub, and fun-filled rec room with a pool table and ping pong table or take advantage of community tennis courts nearby. The tastefully decorated house offers three master bedrooms for adults seeking seclusion while kids will love watching turtles in the canals on Crown Point Drive. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Fireplace - Pool ## 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. ### What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool 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: 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 from May 2, 2025 until October 12, 2025 and May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026. 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. All Outer Banks Blue properties provide bed linens and bath towels for a small fee added to every reservation. We provide 1 bath towel and washcloth per advertised occupant. We provide 1 hand towel and 1 bar of soap per bathroom sink. We also provide kitchen towels. Beds are made prior to your arrival, and we provide a starter supply of toilet paper, bathroom soap, paper towels, and dishwasher detergent. 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 - Communal pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Table tennis - 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) ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23570000/23562100/23562063/396d4189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront, Private Pool, Hot Tub, Rec. room, Pets OK, Wide Uncrowded Beach! 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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 not allowed ### 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 ### Property is also known as 521112 ## 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%7C36.32225%2C-75.80888&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YhMvjccgAKWgjC2yLpNouFsklcI=) Corolla, NC #### What's nearby - Corolla Raceway - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Corolla Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Currituck Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km - Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km - Currituck Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min walk - ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬16 min walk - ‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬16 min walk - ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬17 min walk - ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is What the Shell | Oceanfront | Private Pool, Hot Tub, Community Pool located? > Nestled on the beach, this Corolla vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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