Reality Check | 1,635 ft to the beach | Private Pool and Hot Tub

Central Location, Family Friendly Destination

Need a Reality Check? This clean and contemporary Corolla retreat brings you back to what matters most—sun, sand, and time together. Located in the family-friendly Whalehead Beach neighborhood, you can expect a relaxed setting where everyone is on vacation.

Enjoy easy access to the Sailfish pedestrian path, which leads directly to a public beach access with a wooden walkway and bike rack. Walk, bike, or drive the half mile to Corolla's premier shopping center - Timbuck II and Monterey Shores Plaza, where you can find everything from sushi to surfboards. Explore Historic Corolla Park, just 2.5 miles away, or keep going until the road turns to sand for a glimpse of the famous wild horses. Guests will appreciate how close this home is to everything, while still enjoying the coastal vacation charm that makes Corolla special.

Built for Gathering, Inside & Out

The renovated kitchen is well stocked for year-round cooking, while the open great room and dining area provide plenty of space for meals and conversations. Each of the nine Smart TVs—one in every bedroom, plus the great room and rec room—makes it simple to wind down after the day's adventures. Guests also note the attention to detail: puzzles, games, and books for all ages, a second full-size refrigerator and freezer in the laundry room, and clean, well-maintained furnishings that compliment a beachy escape.

Outdoors, the fun continues with a private pool, hot tub, and plenty of room for lounging in the sun. A sound system sets the mood, while the basketball hoop, volleyball setup, and outdoor games add energy to afternoons by the pool. Multiple decks make it easy to enjoy coffee in the morning, sunset breezes in the evening, or a late-night chat under the stars. At Reality Check, everything is in place for a vacation that sets the bar for years to come!

Detailed Level Description

Top-Level: Living Room with Smart TV and Deck Access; Dining Room with Table (seats 12); Kitchen with Bar (seats 4), Blender, Coffee Maker (Drip & Keurig), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Pots, Pans, Dishes, and Cooking Essentials; King Bedroom with TV and Access to Hall Full Bathroom.

Mid-Level: King Master Bedroom with TV, Deck Access, and Attached Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom with TV and Access to Hall Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom with TV; Bedroom with Pyramid Bunk, Bunk Bed (Twin over Twin), and TV.

Ground-Level: Rec Room with Smart TV and Pool Table; Queen Bedroom with TV and Deck Access; Bedroom with 2 Twin Beds; Hall Full Bathroom; Laundry Room with Refrigerator.

Extras: 2026 Beach Gear Credit, Basketball Goal, Distance to the Beach: 1,635 ft., Grill (Gas), Hot Tub, Keyless Entry, No Smoking, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Shower, Parking: 7 Cars, PETS NOT ALLOWED, Private Pool (14 x 32), Tetherball Court, Volleyball Court, WiFi.

Additional Amenity Details: Private Pools are open from May 1, 2026 until October 11, 2026 and April 30, 2027 until October 15, 2027. Hot tubs are available year-round. This property provides a $250 credit toward beach gear delivered to your rental property. *Delivery fees may apply.* Offer only good for full weeks booked with check-ins beginning between May 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026.

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.

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.