Title: The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=180789&destination=Corolla%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=26595530&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach ## Photo gallery for The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach ![Interior - The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26600000/26595600/26595530/42a25907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26600000/26595600/26595530/ecf01dbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26600000/26595600/26595530/a109b85d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26600000/26595600/26595530/aea5b459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26600000/26595600/26595530/da7f72a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Salty Unicorn is an oceanside haven, just 500 feet from the beach. Unwind in your private hot tub after a day of surfing, swimming, or simply soaking up the salty air and sounds of the waves. Explore local restaurants and shopping or enjoy outdoor activities like biking and running in Ocean Sands neighborhood. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach The Salty Unicorn is oceanside and only 500 feet to the beach! This cute, comfy, three bedroom home is perfect for your OBX getaway. Chill and relax in your private hot tub after a fun day at the beach where you can gather shells, surf, swim or just have your zen time with the sounds of the waves and salty air. The Ocean Sands neighborhood is great for outdoor time to ride a bike, walk or run. Venture out to some of the local restaurants, shopping or outdoor activities. No pets allowed. No smoking/vaping. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890500/890489/5d43276f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla Pine Island - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews £125 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=890489&PinnedHotelID=890489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Ocean View with 2 Queen Beds and Private Balcony in the Tower | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4810000/4806000/4805997/ee8cb9d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shutters on the Banks Kill Devil Hills - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 1,741 reviews £87 includes taxes & fees 13 Apr - 14 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=4805997&PinnedHotelID=4805997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10700/10663/9bcbbee1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### John Yancey Oceanfront Inn Kill Devil Hills - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 1,871 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 22 Apr - 23 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-22&endDate=2026-04-23&selected=10663&PinnedHotelID=10663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/199500/199445/d7bff27f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Inn At Corolla Light Corolla Light - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.4 Very good 678 reviews £119 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=199445&PinnedHotelID=199445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1789400/1789315/947aa0c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk Sea Scape - Pool - Hot tub - Kids’ pool - Water slide 8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews £192 includes taxes & fees 28 Apr - 29 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-28&endDate=2026-04-29&selected=1789315&PinnedHotelID=1789315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2053 ## About the area Located in Ocean Sands, a neighbourhood in Corolla, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, while Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights. Corolla Raceway and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. [Visit our Corolla travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corolla.dx180789) [View more Holiday homes in Corolla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corolla-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180789-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C36.31383%2C-75.80728&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LXCWxolmBIabM7Q6rXXHwJgWKPs=) Corolla, NC ### What's nearby - ![Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635979819890/d4d3d06b-150f-4f8e-be50-d3e0455542b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Corolla Beach 3 min drive \- 2.3 miles - ![Aerial view of Currituck Beach Lighthouse on an island surrounded by lush green trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298980/2c571927-5fe1-42bc-8b19-e216decac51f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Currituck Beach 7 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Currituck Golf Club 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Corolla Raceway 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center 4 min drive \- 3.3 miles ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - Dunkin' 3 min drive - Lighthouse Bagels 3 min drive - Off The Wall Tap House 3 min drive - Bernie’s Brother 3 min drive - Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach? ### What time is check-in at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach? ### What time is check-out at The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach? ### Where is The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Salty Unicorn: Comfy, Oceanside 3-bedroom home, only 500 feet from the beach 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 18 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan B. 22 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay Very happy with a superbly located to the beach house which was in excellent condition. A lot of thought has gone into creating this lovely space. Looking forward to my next return! ##### Alan B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex P. 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Refreshing Location and Close to Beach The house is fantastic! Well decorated and appointed. The hot tub is nice. And it’s close to the beach!! ##### Alex P. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie P. 27 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Home just as described on website, very easy to check-in. Just me & spouse in our 60's looking for a house with a hot tub, that was the main reason picked this one, also having a pool table was a bonus. The house has been remodeled beautifully, in a very nice neighborhood, in walking distance to beach access. Could hear the ocean on top deck, was very quiet, nobody in houses on either side of us. Also, very close to restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend this property. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/88d33f03-5864-4b24-b9f0-ca2f440d81e4-1759004961145.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/43b444a3-eafd-4f7e-b891-3a321150f233-1759004960422.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1547d8d0-6aeb-489e-bfd4-796c53883844-1759005081699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/43b8c036-4ee1-4039-8de8-39df1cffa8ec-1759005081604.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Bonnie P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany R. 25 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### wonderful Great vacation home. Easy access to the beach and also close to town for groceries and dinner and shopping. ##### Bethany R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy T. 1 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Our family of 4, which includes 2 teenage sons, absolutely loved our stay here. From relaxing in the hot tub to friendly pool table competitions, this location was just right for us! The short walk to the beach was no problem. We loved our first trip to Corolla! ##### Christy T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana G. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly Recommend! My husband and I, along with another couple enjoyed our stay at the Salty Unicorn. It was clean, well equipped, comfortable and a short walk to the beach. I highly recommend this property to others and would stay again when we are in the area! ##### Dana G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim F. 1 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Perfect vacation house for our family of 4! Will be back again ##### Kim F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 28 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely clean and modern home Lovely home, perfect for the three of us. Very clean and as described. Short distance from the beach, probably 500 steps. ##### Sarah B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Barb K. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Feedback Information at top of this page is not correct. We checked in on 5.13 and checked out on 5.20\. VRBO site allowed us to book for a short stay, then days later was informed we needed to stay for a full week at an additional cost. Someone needs to do better to ensure accuracy of property information. Had I not already paid for the shorter stay I would have made a different property selection that would have fit the dates I wanted. Did not appear that property was swept or vacuumed prior to our stay. Bugs beside bed on 1st floor, broken shells on floor near entry table. Used water bottle left in shower on 1st floor. Multiple emails the day prior to departure made us feel rushed to leave the property so it could be cleaned vs allowing us to leave at stated check out time. ##### Barb K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregory S. 28 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Salty yet sweet The more I travel to the OBX in the off-season the less I want to go in summer. Six inches of snow fell the night before we arrived. We did have to shovel the decks; however, the Salty Unicorn was warm and ready for our arrival. The hot tub was hot and freshly cleaned as well which was perfect with the weather. Two minute walk to the beach, two minute drive to the grocery store. And even in deep off-season there were plenty of restaurants to choose from. Lots of media options included at the house and the pool table made for plenty of distractions when not walking the beach. ##### Gregory S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana S. 21 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot, close to beach, felt like new! Would definitely rent this home again. Suitable for 5-7 people ##### Dana S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alana R. 16 Mar 2019 #### March 2019 Stay Gorgeous home - relaxing, airy, and spacious. Fantastic job on the remodel. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool table! ##### Alana R. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda S. 4 Feb 2019 #### It was fantastic It is a beautifully redone home. They have about anything you would need in the kitchen and throughout the home. The master bedroom and bath were amazing. ##### Linda S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### James R. 28 Oct 2018 #### June 2018 Stay The location of the house is perfect. The House had all you could ask for. The views from the Decks were amazing. Great place to watch the sunrise, sunset and grab an afternoon nap! Game room was awesome! Bedrooms were all comfortable. Kitchen and Living room space was huge and was perfect for our family vacation. House was well decorated and had all the amenities for a comfortable and relaxing vacationj. Village Reality did an awesome job setting us up with the perfect Home for our vacation. ##### James R. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime H. 18 Sept 2018 #### Beautiful remodeled beach cottage, and in the middle of it all First trip to OBX and couldn't have picked a better vacation stay. Remodeled inside and out, just the right size for a small group, very well-appointed with all the comforts of home, just steps from Corolla Beach and a short, easy bike ride to all of Corolla's markets and attractions. ##### Jaime H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. 26 Aug 2018 #### August 2018 Stay The house was absolutely gorgeous! It was the perfect size for our family of 5\. The house was in pristine condition, beautifully decorated, and had a well stocked kitchen. The master suite was the nicest of any house we’ve stayed. We’ve rented many houses over the years and this was by far the most clean and comfortable. We only wish we had booked a 2 week stay! ##### Jennifer D. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie H. 13 Aug 2018 #### August 2018 Stay House is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. It was perfect for our family of 4 and could have accommodated another small family quite easily as well. Completely new everything on the inside—felt like a 5 star hotel. Kids enjoyed the pool table. Kitchen had everything you’d have in your own home. The owners obviously put a lot of thought into the house. Quick walk to the beach. About a mile from the large and well priced grocery store (Food Lion) and a handful of other stores and restaurants. Highly recommend!!! We’re coming back for sure! ##### Stephanie H. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### John T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ---