OCEANFRONT on 3 Acres Estate Elevator, 2 hot tubs, pool, gameroom, 6 BR
- Maximum Guests12
- Sleeps in Beds12
- Bedroom(s)6
- Bathroom(s)5 full, 3 half
Video Tour
Description
Thank you for your interest in Sunnybank. We hope you will come and enjoy our Oceanfront Gazebo on this 3 acre Victorian Estate Compound / Elevator, Theater Room, 6 bedrooms & all your toys. All three buildings form an enclosed courtyard around pool, kiddy pool, game room & pavilion. The most spectacular Ocean, Sunrise & Sound, Sunset views in the entire OBX Wild horses location. Our Thursday-to-Thursday change over week during prime season saves you 5 hours in traffic. The entire island (500,000+) turns over on Sat & Sun. Off season we are flexiable on change over dates. Please go to our website below to see our up to date rates and calendar.
Website: http://sunnybank-nc.com
Video Tour:
Main House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PodSsOzSD0
Guest House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMam7NAM90U
Sunnybank, is an Oceanfront Majestic 6 bedroom estate, on 3 Elevated Acres, located only 2 miles into the 4-wheel drive section of the Outer Banks of Cordova/Corolla. We are home to the famous wild horses. Why go on an expensive 3-hour tour when you can be stay for the whole week?
All 3 BUILDINGS COME WITH THE RENTAL. Located on a 23-foot elevation overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean, Currituck Sound, Corolla Lighthouse & the famous Monkey Island and boasts of the best views for 100 miles.
Amenities include: Elevator, 6 Bedrooms, theater room, oceanfront gazebo, Ramped walkways with no steps to climb. Screened in Pavilion, Large pool / 6 built in benches, kiddy pool, 2 hot tubs, more screened in covered decks then any other rentals, kayaks, surf & boogie boards, beach chairs & umbrellas, gourmet kitchen, commercial steamer & ice machines, the very best Ocean Sunrise and Sound Sunset views in the OBX, plus so much more.
If the dates you need are booked please consider our beautiful 6 bedroom Sea Forever also oceanfront, a few doors away, website: seaforever.net
Or consider our Victorian mansion in the heart of Duck village, an incredible location where you can walk to everything. The landscaping and trees are so fantastic that you feel like you are in a lovely countryside estate also advertised on this site with a Friday to Friday change over day during prime season.
Website: http://thesaltaire.com
Video Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LClQIQ1qHY
Brief Layout of SUNNYBANK & buildings: 6 bedrooms & 5 full & 3 half bathrooms. There is also a great outdoor Shower with an ocean view.
The main house has 3 floors with an elevator, theater room, exercise room, four large master bedrooms plus a bedroom with one bunk bed.
Main house:
Third floor has half bath off the kitchen.
You can hire a great chef to come in one of your first nights there and have delicious leftovers. I can give you more information if you are interested. He loves our house and our commercial steamer and other gourmet kitchen appliances. He prepares fresh, serves and cleans up spic and span. You will feel like Queen for a Day! Those of us old enough to remember that show anyway.
Large living room with ocean views, dining room, a second half bath off kitchen, gourmet kitchen & additional commercial steam kitchen with granite table dining area with fantastic sound views. Breakfast bar for 7 plus separate rooms with pub game table for 4. There are Decks galore with fantastic views of both ocean and sound for sunrise and sunset. Plus more covered screened in decks then any other vacation homes.
Third floor also has a one big sunken bedroom suite; additional features are a sitting room & nursery. There is a big bathroom on the right with walk in shower and Jacuzzi tub for two. Next to the bathroom is a small Nursery with a crib, a pack & play, high chair and additional nursery items. Down the hall is a large bedroom with a King bed which has sliding doors and balconies on each side of the room. A sitting room is off the bedroom with additional nursery equipment.
Second floor, 4 bedrooms and laundry room.
1. A bunk bed with steps up to top bunk and a half bath. Wrap around covered deck with ocean and pool views.
2. Laundry room.
3. Sunken master bedroom with queen bed. Double doors into a large bathroom with walk in shower and Jacuzzi tub for two and a large wrap around covered deck with hot tub.
4. Elevator
5. King size bed, electric fireplace and bathroom.
6.
Horse bedroom with antique double bed, bathroom, sitting TV room with 2 LL Bean chairs that fold out to small twins for kids. Large screened in wrap around covered deck with ocean and great sound views.
Front building:
The Oceanfront English style game room/pub with its slate floors and copper ceilings provide a half bath, full size pool table, poker table, game table & bar area all with fantastic views. There is also a commercial icemaker, SS sink and granite countertops. You can spend your whole vacation between the pool and bar area.
The oceanfront Hot tub is on front deck of the game room.
Best views from the 6th Master Suite on second floor above game room. Biggest bedroom, 1500 sq. feet, King bed and around the corner a double bed along with a big sitting area. There is a fantastic screened in covered oceanfront deck & sundecks on the poolside. Plus an enclosed room with a big lounge chair for two to enjoy your morning coffee and sunrise over the ocean.
The pool & kiddy pool courtyard has an outdoor shower with an ocean view. In the courtyard there is a big outdoor chess set and hopscotch.
The large screened in pavilion is the 3rd building. It has a Ping-Pong table, long shuffleboard table and other outdoor games along with a picnic table and additional seating, sink, cabinets and stereo.
There are decks on both side of the pavilion. The large oceanfront one has a charcoal grill with plenty of oceanfront seating. The covered deck on the opposite side has a large gas grill area and big SS sink with a pass through into the pavilion.
All walkways are ramped so between that and the elevator there is no need to ever have to walk up steps.
Our turnkey Outer Banks Majestic Estate includes all the Toys, Kayaks, Surf & Boogie Boards to make your holiday with us the best ever which saves you hundreds in rentals on fun equipment so everyone can play together!
Located only 2.2 miles up the beach in the four wheel drive territory of Corolla. Yes, that means you do need a SUV 4 wheel drive or truck to drive in the 4-wheel drive area. That is why they call it the 4-wheel drive area. Some locals only have 2-wheel drive trucks but they have been driving on sand all their lives. There is nothing difficult about it as long as you let some air out of your tires. You can drive on 20 pounds of pressure all week. There is no reason to fill your air all week until you are ready to drive back home.
The local gas station/convenience store, restaurants, Whale Head Club, Corolla Light house and most of the attractions are approximately 3 to 5 miles away. Less than 10 minutes from the Food Lion shopping complex offering unlimited shopping, restaurants, bars, golf and a movie theater.
Rated Best Undiscovered Beach on East Coast with the most spectacular Ocean to Sound views imaginable. True oceanfront living tempts you to enjoy wild mustangs grazing in your own yard, star lit walks along the beaches, waking up to the surf and exploration of the Sound in a relaxing environment.
Best wishes for a Great Outer Banks vacation. We'll be happy to give you a holler if you have any additional questions after looking over the web site or if you are interested in booking.
Sincerely,
Karen & Mike
The pool & kiddy pool courtyard has an outdoor shower with an ocean view. In the courtyard there is a big outdoor chess set and hopscotch.
The large screened in pavilion is the 3rd building. It has a Ping-Pong table, long shuffleboard table and other outdoor games along with a picnic table and additional seating, sink, cabinets and stereo.
There are decks on both side of the pavilion. The large oceanfront one has a charcoal grill with plenty of oceanfront seating. The covered deck on the opposite side has a large gas grill area and big SS sink with a pass through into the pavilion.
All walkways are ramped so between that and the elevator there is no need to ever have to walk up steps if those knees or hips aren’t working so great.
Lounge under an umbrella or canopy, catch up with friends and family
Sip a beverage and watch the kids play
Throw Frisbees, play bocce ball
Wade, swim, surf and body board
Surf fish
Pick up seashells
Take a relaxing walk along the shore
Spot and photograph wild horses
The ocean temperature stays consistently warm throughout the summer months and into the fall season, so body boarding, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, and ocean kayaking are certainly worth a try during your beach vacation. Many vacationers keep their camera ready for wild horse sightings, and the Carova wild mustangs can often be seen wandering along the oceanfront. Take plenty of pictures, but be sure and keep your distance - these wild horses may look and act docile, but they are feral and can be spooked by approaching humans.
When NC Highway 12 ends, a ramp to the beach begins which runs parallel to the ocean and accesses the communities of Seagull, Penny's Hill, Swan Beach, North Swan Beach and Carova. The 11-mile stretch of shoreline. Sunnybank is right in front of Penny's Hill and one of the first vacation rental homes. Makes it easier than driving down another 8 miles when you need a milk or a case of beer.
By the time NC Highway 12 was completed all the way to Corolla in 1984, the government as well as private investors had already laid claim to much of the undeveloped land, forming refuges, parks and reserves, and a paved road through the area became impossible. A few homes were built, and continue to be developed for beach lovers, but it seems that Carova will always enjoy the distinction of being separate from the paved and popular southern towns of Corolla, Duck and Southern Shores, and worlds away from the traditional vacation.
Location, location, location, Sunnybank is only 4 miles away from several of the most famous historical sites in the Outer Banks. Along with other great attractions.
WHALEHEAD CLUB: Completed in 1925, the sprawling lemon yellow Whalehead in Historic Corolla has served a number of purposes during its decades of operation, including housing a private school for boys and acting as a rocket fuel-testing base. Today, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla is one of Corolla's best attractions, offering seasonal guided tours, 39 acres of picturesque landscape for picnic baskets, and special facilities for weddings and special events. Seasonally, you'll find a number of the area's best events on the premises, like the weekly Wednesday wine festival, where visitors are encouraged to sample North Carolina's best wines and local foods while listening to a little live outdoor music.
COROLLA LIGHTHOUSE: Vacationers with stamina are welcome to trek up the 214 steps to the top of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse for unparalleled 360 degree views of the Outer Banks. The historic and distinctive red lighthouse is open seasonally to visitors from 9a.m. to 5p.m., and the wooded grounds, which include the original light keepers home, is idyllic for a bike ride or a stroll through the live oaks. As one of the last testaments to Corolla's early roots as a local seaside community and guardian for sailors travelling past the Outer Banks, the lighthouse is a must on every visitor's list.
CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION: Located in Historic Corolla Park, the center is an impressive and marvelous 22,000 square foot interpretive center for young and old alike to explore the history and vast diversity of North Carolina's wildlife. One of the key displays is a massive living aquatic ephemera of fish, native to the region, housed in an 8,000 gallon aquarium where families can get up close and personal with a rich variety of finned swimmers. "You have to remember we have a variety of marine eco-systems here. The ocean, the sound and an estuary so it is pretty diverse.
Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve: Located on the borders of Corolla and the 4WD accessible areas of Carova, the Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve is 965 acres of natural maritime habitat. Visitors are free to explore the nature trails that wind through the area for some of the Northern Outer Banks' best fishing, hunting, birding, hiking, photo ops, and wild discoveries of how all of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks used to be decades and even centuries ago. Parking area on your right when you come off the beach from Sunnybank.
NEW COROLLA ADVENTURE PARK: Largest Aerial Adventure Park in the Outer Banks provides an engaging, challenging, and unique physical and mental experience in the Outer Banks that is accessible to many ability levels. Corolla Adventure Park facilitates a series of opportunities for growth, creativity, and problem solving in a family-oriented environment and only 3 miles from Sunnybank.
Timbuck II is a Corolla shopping destination featuring a wide variety of retail and restaurant experiences. Visitors will wander through a massive complex featuring over 60 venues ranging from art galleries and clothing stores to gift shops, realty companies and a video rental shop.
It is important to remember that the Wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs are, in fact, wild. Do not approach within 50 feet of the horses, or feed them. Wild horses cannot digest fruits and vegetables like domesticated breeds. Close interaction is dangerous to both humans and horses.
Owner/Manager
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About The Owner
We are definitely country people and most of the year live on a hundred acres in PA raising beautiful, loving Portuguese Water Dog Puppies.
We spend more time up in the woods at our pond in PA then at our house.
Why Karen Carroll chose Corolla
We love water and the ocean so when we found Sunnybank on 3 oceanfront acres it was perfect, especially because of all the wild horses. Because we do a Friday to Friday change over day we save 5 or 6 hours coming to our house and leaving to go back home to PA instead of wasting it driving in weekend traffic.
Listed as the best place to stay in the Outer Banks:
#1 Carova. Outer Banks, North Carolina Coast, North Carolina, United States.
Location, location, location, Sunnybank is only 3 miles away from several of the most famous historical sites in the Outer Banks. Along with other great attractions.
WHALEHEAD CLUB: Completed in 1925, the sprawling lemon yellow Whalehead in Historic Corolla has served a number of purposes during its decades of operation, including housing a private school for boys and acting as a rocket fuel-testing base. Today, the Whalehead in Historic Corolla is one of Corolla's best attractions, offering seasonal guided tours, 39 acres of picturesque landscape for picnic baskets, and special facilities for weddings and special events. Seasonally, you'll find a number of the area's best events on the premises, like the weekly Wednesday wine festival, where visitors are encouraged to sample North Carolina's best wines and local foods while listening to a little live outdoor music.
COROLLA LIGHTHOUSE: Vacationers with stamina are welcome to trek up the 214 steps to the top of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse for unparalleled 360 degree views of the Outer Banks. The historic and distinctive red lighthouse is open seasonally to visitors from 9a.m. to 5p.m., and the wooded grounds, which include the original light keepers home, is idyllic for a bike ride or a stroll through the live oaks. As one of the last testaments to Corolla's early roots as a local seaside community and guardian for sailors travelling past the Outer Banks, the lighthouse is a must on every visitor's list.
What makes this House unique
Getting to see the wild horses and sometimes deer right in your own yard. 2 Hot Tubs, 2 dishwashers, pool and kiddy pool, surf and boogie boards, kayaks, elevator, pet friendly.Climb Currituck Beach Lighthouse.
Crabbing for your dinner to cook in our commercial steamer.
Watch The Sun Set at The Whalehead in Historic Corolla.
Go Boutique Shopping.
5.Stroll Through Duck Town Park and Boardwalk.
Enjoy Waterfront Fine Dining.
Relax On The Beach
CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION: Located i Historic Corolla Park, the center is an impressive and marvelous 22,000 square foot interpretive center for young and old alike to explore the history and vast diversity of North Carolina's wildlife. One of the key displays is a massive living aquatic ephemera of fish, native to the region, housed in an 8,000 gallon aquarium where families can get up close and personal with a rich variety of finned swimmers. "You have to remember we have a variety of marine eco-systems here. The ocean, the sound and an estuary so it is pretty diverse.
Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve: Located on the borders of Corolla and the 4WD accessible areas of Carova, the Currituck Banks Coastal Estuarine Reserve is 965 acres of natural maritime habitat. Visitors are free to explore the nature trails that wind through the area for some of the Northern Outer Banks' best fishing, hunting, birding, hiking, photo ops, and wild discoveries of how all of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks used to be decades and even centuries ago. Parking area on your right when you come off the beach from Sunnybank.
NEW COROLLA ADVENTURE PARK: Largest Aerial Adventure Park in the Outer Banks provides an engaging, challenging, and unique physical and mental experience in the Outer Banks that is accessible to many ability levels. Corolla Adventure Park facilitates a series of opportunities for growth, creativity, and problem solving in a family-oriented environment and only 3 miles from Sunnybank.
Location
| Zip Code: 27927 | ||
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk International | 40 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest Bar | Oceanfront Grill | 3 miles |
| Nearest Beach | Oceanfront | 600 feet |
| Nearest Golf | Currituck Golf Club | 10 miles |
Additional Location Information
Shelling is fantastic everywhere but between milepost 14 & 15 the kids usually find the most sand dollars. Between milepost 15 & 16 one of the Corolla wild horse herds usually stroll by & umber up onto the deserted dunes to graze. A migrating sea lion was taking a rest on our beach a few days ago. Viewing these beautiful wild creatures in person is like a present from God that never ceases to take ones breath away.
In front of us the dolphins are chasing a large school of fish and playfully jumping up through the water. Last month I was lucky enough to see a whale go by! Look the pelicans are playing follow the leader again! How can those little sandpipers legs move so fast?
After a hard day at the beach swimming, surfing, playing and building sand castles some of us meander back to Sunnybank for a refreshing dip in our large salt water pool.
Because we are one of the few beaches that you can drive right onto the younger adults stay behind to Empty the beer cooler, load up all the kayaks, surf & boogie boards and beach chairs that come with Sunnybank.
Dinner is going to be something very special. No waiting in line, no loud restaurant chatter, putting up with cranky tired children, (mine or anyone else's for that matter), no worries about traffic, how to get there or who will have to be the designated driver coming home. We are already there! My husband was smart enough to hire Chef Wes and Cindy owners of the Red Sky Cafe to serve us and our guests a gourmet meal so we can all relax sooner and be served in style. (My husband's reward will come later.)
What a fantastic evening and dinner. Agreeing this was the best 4 course meal that we have ever had anywhere in the world my guests gave Wes and his staff a long standing ovation. We were all pampered, served with elegance and best of all when Wes left my kitchen was cleaner then when he arrived.
What more could anyone ask for you may wonder! How about no streetlight so you can spend the rest of the evening relaxing outside with cold drinks and gazing into more stars than you have ever seen in your life. Finally with everyone peacefully tired we head to our various bedroom suites to be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the ocean. The magnificent Sunset that mesmerized us earlier this evening has inspired all of us to meet early for coffee down in our oceanfront gazebo. We hope to witness what promises to be a glorious sunrise and the beginning of another marvelous vacation day at SUNNYBANK.
Driving to town is like having your own private driveway; one side is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, guarded by an army of Sandpipers, marching in unison along the water edge. On the other side exists an estuarine nature sanctuary, on the beautiful Currituck Outer Banks in a last truly pristine area, with high sand dunes, beautiful trees and thousands of acres of Island Sanctuary.
Corolla's wild horse herd helps make our 4 wheel drive area the most unique property on the Eastern Seaboard. Away from the hustle and bustle of the in town resort areas our Northern Beaches offer a more peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Our "gold coast" area of Corolla offers a true oceanfront and sound experience with prestigious landmark sites.
For more information on these beautiful wild Spanish mustangs visit the Old Schoolhouse in Corolla Village museum 7 gift shop. The Corolla Wild Horse Days enlightens the awareness of the treasured wild mustang horses that roam free in the four wheel drive area of the Northern Outer Banks. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has horse painting for the children at their Schoolhouse Museum every Tuesday, 11AM-2PM, all summer, weather permitting.
Visit Corolla Wild Horses Website
Some of the first rental homes including SUNNYBANK you will see within 2 miles of driving off the paved road sit high on a bluff like dune with an absolutely breathtaking atmosphere overlooking the majestic Atlantic Ocean, Currituck Sound, Corolla Lighthouse & the famous Monkey Island & can easily boast of the best views for 100 miles.
Penny's Hill Dune, (the Outer Banks second largest natural dune, second only to Jockey's Ridge) is located behind this spectacular line up of magnificent OBX vacation rentals. Savor the water views from every room of these unique coastal destination homes. Let unsurpassable ocean sunrises and sound sunsets mesmerize you.
If you're in the mood for a beach drive, the Virginia border is a 14-mile jaunt north. Drive carefully; the beach is visited by sea turtles, seals resting on their migration, etc. Dolphin sightings are common; whale sightings are much less common.
You will know when you've made it to the border. We can't get a straight answer as to why, but the border is fenced, and crossing is forbidden! Some kind of dispute between NC and VA? As recently as the 80s, a portable casino plied its trade right here. When the Feds came up the beach on a raid, the locals would hitch up their tractors and drag their rec. hall to the safe side. Those were the days.
Accommodation, Features
Additional Property Information
One master 1500 sq ft master suite with King and Double, walk in steam marble steam shower. Decks on both sides. Fantastic ocean views. Large spacious sitting area with couch and lounge chair. One master 1200 sq ft master suite with King bed, attached nursery, attached sitting room, walk in shower and Jacuzzi. Ocean and sound view and balconies. One master suite with queen, with walk in shower and Jacuzzi. Hot tub on covered deck. Double suite with covered decks and sitting room, full bathroom. King Master with private bath. Bunk room with 1 bunk and steps to upper bunk, half bath.
Location Type
Beach - On the beach.
Rural - Oceanfront on 3 acres with wild horses.
Village - Corolla & nearby Duck are both wonderful villiages with great shopping, touring, bars and entertainment. Stay at our other home, thesaltaire, in Duck and get the best of both worlds OBX experience.
Waterfront - Oceanfront with Wild Horses
Beach View - Our oceanfront gazebo is right on the beach!
Beachfront - 3 Acres Ocean Front with fantastic views everywhere of both the ocean and the sound. Providing Sunrise over ocean and Sunset views over sound from several of the many decks.
Ocean View - Beautiful water view from everywhere in the house. Sunrise oceanfront views as well as Sunset sound front views. Sunnybank offers the best scenery and views of the entire OBX.
Oceanfront - Sunnybank is oceanfront on 3 acres. We also have a perfect view of the sound so you have both sunrise and sun set views that are fantastic.
Water View - Water vies in every directions, ocean and sound.
Waterfront - Sunrise views from many decks as well as sunset views from other decks.
Bedrooms: 6 - Sleeps: 12
Bedroom - king · baby crib, 3rd floor 1200 sq ft master suite with nursery
Bedroom - double · twin/ single (2), 2nd floor suite / deck, sitting room
Bedroom - queen, 2nd floor master suite/ wrap around deck and hot tub.
Bedroom - king, 2nd floor master with fireplace
Bedroom - king · double, 1500 sq ft oceanfront suite above gameroom
Bunk Room - twin/ single (2), Bunk Bed with built in steps, half bathroom, second floor
Bathrooms: 5, Half Baths: 3
Bathroom - toilet
Bathroom - toilet
Bathroom - toilet, shower
Outdoor - Outdoor shower with ocean view.
Bathroom - toilet, shower, jetted tub, Ocean and sound balconies, sitting room & nursery.
Bathroom - toilet, combination tub/shower
Bathroom - toilet, shower, jetted tub, Wrap around covered deck with hot tub.
Bathroom - toilet
Bathroom - toilet, shower, bidet, Large marble steam shower. Balcony, Screened in OF Deck., Marble steam shower in 1500 sq ft master oceanfront suite.
2 hot tubs on outside covered decks.
Outdoor shower with ocean view.
Availability
- Booked
- Pending
- Available
- Unknown
Rates
| - | Nightly rate | Weekly rate | Monthly rate | Min. Stay | Change-over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Weekend | |||||
| Rate summary | $855 - $12,480 | $5,980 - $12,880 | - | 6 Nights | - | |
| Sep 23 2021 - Oct 27 2021 | $983 | - | $6,880 | - | 7 Nights | Thu |
| Oct 28 2021 - Dec 15 2021 | $855 | - | $5,980 | - | 7 Nights | Thu |
| Dec 16 2021 - May 04 2022 | $983 | - | $6,880 | - | 7 Nights | Thu |
| May 05 2022 - Jun 08 2022 | $1,142 | - | $9,880 | - | 7 Nights | Thu |
| Jun 09 2022 - Sep 07 2022 | $1,840 | - | $12,880 | - | 7 Nights | Thu |
Fees, Taxes, Deposit
| Type | Type | Price | Charge Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Rate | Required | 12.75% | One time |
Policies
May 13 to Sept 2, 2021 Prime Season $16,980
Sept 2, 2021 to May 5, 2022 Holidays and Peaceful Season $7,880
May 5, to May 26, 2022 Early Summer $10,880
May 26, to September 8, 2022 Early Bird before January, 2022 Special, Prime Season $13,980
September 8, to May 25, 2023 Fall $9,880
Check-In is after 4 PM the day of your arrival.
Early Check-In is gladly accommodated whenever possible. Don’t hesitate to ask! If you arrive earlier on the island you are welcome to drop your bags and hit the beach. We are happy to suggest a local spot if you are hungry after your travels.
Check-Out is by 10 AM.
Late Check-Out requests are accommodated whenever possible, at the discretion of the owner.
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Parties/events allowed
Additional venue fees would apply. Contact owner
No smoking
Pets allowed
Behaved Salty Dogs additional fee $150 each.
Children allowed
Families welcome. Lots of baby equiptment & toys
Minimum age of primary renter:28
Max guests:14
Sunnybank Estate Compound is in the 4 wheel drive area of Corolla
Lease will be sent to you directly after booking.
No additional day guests allowed.
Well Behaved Salty Dogs possibly permitted for an additional charge of $150 per dog. Max allowed, 2. October until May we will make every effort to customize our dates to fit your schedule. SMOKING PERMITTED OUTSIDE ONLY.
10 Reviews
Family getaway
The home is beautiful and the amenities are great. We all enjoyed the home and the view.
Stayed October, 2019
A lovely slice of heaven
My parents had wanted to visit the outer banks of NC for years. Having lived in Durham, my wife and I visited the area many times, and I decided if we ever came back to visit, I wanted to stay on the beach drive area. It is other worldly there. To the east is the Atlantic and to the west is the Sound. Everywhere in between is sugar sand for as far as one can see to the north and south, and in the middle of all this is Sunnybank.
We had sunrises AND sunsets. With the ocean (surfing, kites, boogie boards, beach lounging), pool, games, hot tubs, movie room, pub, and simply taking in the views, we had no shortage of great family fun all day long for the adults and kids alike. There's really no shortage of things to do on-site, yet plenty of space if one wants to find a quiet nook to nap or read. Oh, and the horses...they made a showing every day we were there. On the first day they came right up into the driveway as we stood there, seemingly just to say "Hi."
The house and property itself were all very nice. The architecture of the house is really very impressive. Rooms were all clean, individually themed, and all provided ample space and accommodations for our party. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of fridge (2 fridges between kitchen and lower level) and pantry space for grocery runs. Note that it is a bit of a trek back and forth to town to get groceries over the beach, so meal planning does help. Dorian had just come through, so there was a minor amount of weather damage, but that is to be expected and comes with the territory. No doubt that will get fixed up in due course.
Communication with the owner was always prompt, and she was very helpful with everything we asked.
Overall, our time at Sunnybank really exceeded my expectations. With so many places in the world to see, I rarely want to return to the exact same place more than once...this one may be an exception. So many great memories made there, and everyone left wanting more.
Stayed September, 2019
Wonderful Family Time
We had a great family time. Anything we could have thought of for any age...baby through grandparents...was available. We have stayed in many different homes in many different areas and have never had a kitchen so well supplied. This owner has definitely thoughtfully supplied for their guests needs. We saw the horses every day, in fact, they sheltered from the rain right in the carport of the house. This was truly an experience we have never had before. My greatest fear was getting stuck in the sand, but it was never a problem. We lowered the tire pressure as advised, and actually only had to shift into 4 wheel drive a few times. I would highly recommend this property to beach lovers and anyone wanting a relaxing vacation.
Stayed June, 2019
Nicest home we've ever vacationed in
Unbelievably well prepared home to enjoy a week or longer. 2 dishwashers, 6 burner Viking gas range, multiple refrigerators, countless kitchen utensils, appliances, etc. I would pay these folks to decorate and maintain my home. Just amazing the forethought put into predicting every need. Even on our last day we were discovering warm rain jackets left hanging in the closet in case we needed them. Hose bibs everywhere outside for washing off sand, and even long hose by the carport to wash the saltwater off the vehicles for those worried about rust. Binoculars for viewing horses, kayaks and canoes, oppulent tin ceiling tiles in the gameroom, belted ceiling fans only seen in nice pubs. Wow, absolutely breathtaking the level of thought taken into decorating. Even the dried flower arrangements over the fridge with a swan/bird hidden within was art-worthy in its presentation. The art itself or hangings which had detailed sea maps of ship wrecks and news articles providing local-color of the dunes and the small town history could keep you reading for hours. There were nice leather-bound books, huge supply of movies, chairs and couches everywhere, the largest chaise lounge I've ever seen. Steam shower, multiple easy to use hottubs, simple coded doors for entry and lockup, and on and on. Clearly the owner has spent as much if not more on creature comforts as on location and facility. The elevator was simple to use and saved us a lot of work in unpacking and packing. We waited three years for availability and finally were able to spend Spring break here with kids and their friends. It was worth the wait. We've looked at and rented homes throughout Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia and none were close to the level of detail and value for the money as this home. Hopefully we won't have to wait another 3 years before returning. 5 stars isn't enough.
Stayed April, 2019
AMAZING!!
Wow, what can I say? Sunny Banks was a perfect setting for us and our event. It was fully equipped, decorated beautifully and immaculate. Although I’ve stayed in many beautiful houses in the Outer Banks.. this is a home with character.
Karen has paid very close attention to detail making sure the kitchen was equipped with everything. All types of pots, several coffee makers, electric tea kettle, waffle maker, baking pans, and all types of containers to store leftovers…who does that..!! it even has a professional steamer for fresh seafood.
There was no skimping on dishes or utensils and all the drawers and cabinets are labeled..no guessing where things were. Our event was held at poolside which also has a game room with a full bar. the caterers were able to set up bar and appetizers while the chefs were in the main house cooking.
I say the main house because above the game room is a very large king suite with a full-size bed and two separate decks.
Every bedroom although different has a full bathroom.
Don’t be fooled even the full suite was huge ..it had a large screened porch and a sitting room.
The living room was perfect for watching TV or just looking out towards the beach.
Beyond the enclosed pool area, there are chairs, a table, charcoal grill, and a children’s playground.
This is where we saw most of the horse sitings.
Just beyond that is the beautiful beach.
Dealing with Karen was very easy and straight forward.
Her packet is very informative READ IT!
She also gives you numbers in the event you have a problem like getting stuck in the sand…
This is my favorite part of OBX but you must have the proper vehicle.
I would definitely stay here again….so comfortable
Thank you Karen..
Stayed March, 2019
Last update: Aug 15 2021 11:41
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