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Corolla is a vacation rental destination. Most vacationers at Corolla rent a private home for their vacation accommodations. There are more than 5,000 rental homes on the Currituck Outer Banks. Most of Corolla's visitors — up to 50,000 people a week in the summer — rent a home. Almost all the homes are relatively new and offer a wide range of amenities. The majority of the homes are larger than 5,000 square feet and offer pools and hot tubs; some even have home gyms and fitness centers. Since such large homes are readily available, many of them are rented for weddings (usually requiring a special contract), family reunions, corporate retreats or other gatherings. The trend in Corolla vacationing is for several families to rent a large home together, splitting the cost of the house and all staying under one roof. Some families prefer to rent neighboring homes. See the Vacation Rentals section below for more about renting a home.

Rental fees depend primarily upon proximity to the water and size of the home. For instance, a four- or five-bedroom home, mid-island, might run anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 a week, while an eight-bedroom, oceanfront home could cost $10,000 a week or more. A four-bedroom soundfront home would probably be around $2,500 to $4,000 a week. Every rental company has extensive rental brochures and websites that highlight each property with all its amenities and price ranges. Summer rates are obviously the most expensive, while fall and spring are less expensive and winter is the least expensive of all. Most homes do not allow pets, but some do, so call around if it's important to you.

Many of the rental homes are in amenity-laden subdivisions that have community swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts and bike paths for their guests to use. Ask your rental agent about such communities. One of the largest is Corolla Light, which has several pools, a sports and fitness center, fitness classes, activities for kids and families and much more.

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Atlantic Realty
1180 Duck Road
(252) 261-8340
Atlantic Realty manages 250 properties from Corolla to South Nags Head. The properties range from one to eight bedrooms, oceanfront to soundfront, and many include access to private or community pools and tennis courts. Some properties are dog friendly. Seasonal and year-round rentals are available. Because this is a smaller company, you'll be guaranteed personable service. The office is
next to Bob's Bait & Tackle.

Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals
807 H Ocean Trail
(252) 453-4141, (800) 635-1559
Beach Realty & Construction/Kitty Hawk Rentals manages more than 400 vacation homes from Ocean Hill to South Nags Head. Many of the homes have multiple master suites, pools, hot tubs and rec rooms, complete with pool tables. They are committed to offering exceptional homes and great service.

Brindley Beach Vacations Whalehead Bay Shoppes (252) 453-3335, (877) 642-3224 Brindley Beach Vacations offers 150+ properties in the Corolla area and specialize in personalized service. They have properties in a variety of price ranges, from four- to 10-bedroom homes, and most have pools and access to community amenities. Some homes are pet friendly. They offer concierge services, and upon check-in you'll receive a complimentary beach bag.

Corolla Classic Vacations 1196 Ocean Trail (252) 453-9660, (866) 453-9660 Corolla Classic Vacations offers 200 properties in the Corolla area. Properties range from four to 10 bedrooms, and most of them are very close to the beach. This hands-on company strives to rent only well-maintained, top-of-the-line homes. Most homes have private pools, and some have access to community amenities. Some pet friendly rentals are available.

Élan Vacations 8624 Caratoke Highway, Powells Point (252) 491-8787, (866) 760-3526 Élan represents approximately 90 homes in the Corolla area, with an additional 40 homes in the southern beaches. With a quality over quantity approach to property management, the company represents homes that vary in size and location, and all are well maintained and amenity rich. They have a standard early arrivals program and daily newspaper delivery for all guests from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Upon check-in you'll receive a welcome basket that includes the best of local products and beach essentials. They even include a guidebook to Corolla.

Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates The Bypass, MP 2, Kitty Hawk (252) 261-4444, (800) 552-6257 Family owned and operated, Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates has been providing quality vacation rental accommodations to Outer Banks visitors since 1968. From South Nags Head to Corolla, they now manage more than 500 vacation homes, ranging from cozy cottages to 12-bedroom estates. Many units have private pools and/or hot tubs or have access to community pools and amenities. A good number are pet friendly.

Karichele Realty TimBuck II Shopping Village (252) 453-2377, (800) 453-2377 Karichele offers about 175 properties in the Corolla area, a great many of them in the isolated off-road area north of Corolla. Properties range in size from two to nine bedrooms. Some homes offer private pools and hot tubs. Want to bring along the family pet? They offer some pet friendly rentals. This is a small, family-owned business that offers personal service.

Kitty Dunes Rentals & Sales
Corolla Light Town Center
1109 A Ocean Trail
(252) 453-3863, (877) 453-3863
Kitty Dunes has about 200 properties in the Corolla area, including a few in the four-wheel-drive territory. Most of the homes have private pools, and many oceanfront homes have walkways right to the beach. Specializing in Outer Banks vacations for more than 30 years, Kitty Dunes caters to all vacationers with ocean-to-sound properties in all price ranges.

Outer Banks Blue Realty 1245 Duck Rd., Duck (252) 255-1220, (888) OB3-BLUE (888-623-2583) This vacation rental company's founding principle is to offer impeccable customer service, hence their slogan "the vacation rental company where customer service NEVER takes a vacation!" They manage approximately 150 properties in all the premium areas from the Villages at Ocean Hill in Corolla through South Nags Head. Outer Banks Blue offers unparalleled services such check-in by mail, keyless entry and sheets and towels (beds made too) at no extra charge for all of their homes. This company focuses on luxury homes, and some of them are pet-friendly.

Prudential Resort Realty
Timbuck II Shopping Village
(252) 453-8700, (800) 458-3830
Prudential Resort Realty handles approximately 160 properties in the Corolla area, from Ocean Sands
to Ocean Hill and everywhere in between. They offer a wide range of homes, from two to nine bedrooms, many with private swimming pools. The friendly staff at Resort Realty can meet anyone's needs with homes in all price ranges.

ResortQuest Outer Banks Vacation Rentals 1023 Ocean Trail (252) 453-3033 ResortQuest Outer Banks offers a wide selection of premium homes and villas from Corolla to Kill Devil Hills. Ranging from large 12-bedroom, oceanfront estates to more modest four-bedroom villas, there is something for everyone. The rental homes and villas are located on the oceanfront, oceanside , soundside and on the soundfront as well as overlooking the beautiful golf course at The Currituck Club. You and your guests will enjoy fully furnished and well-equipped accommodations – some with state-of-the-art amenities like gourmet kitchens with professional appliances, private pools (with their own Tiki bars), theater rooms, sports bars, recreation rooms and plasma televisions. ResortQuest Outer Banks Vacation Rentals also offers premier properties that can accommodate weddings and special events.

Seaside Vacations Realty Whalehead Bay Shoppes (252) 453-8030, (888) 267-6552 Seaside Vacations is a full-service vacation home rental and property management company representing 300 unique homes from Carova to South Nags Head. Seaside partners with local professionals to offer concierge services, such as meal delivery/catering service, limousine rentals and equipment rentals. Designated event homes are the perfect spot for weddings, family reunions, business meetings and more. Homes range in size from one-bedroom condos to 15-bedroom luxury retreats.

Shoreline Preferred Properties 6475 Highway 158, Suite 102 (800) 449-2036 Shoreline Preferred Properties manages 50 properties from Corolla to South Nags Head and is committed to offering personalized service. They specialize in superior vacation homes with upscale décor and modern amenities. Homes range in size from four to 10 bedrooms, and most have private pools and hot tubs. They are located in the Shoreline Professional Center near Martin’s Point.

Southern Shores Realty 5 Ocean Boulevard, Southern Shores (252) 261-2000, (800) 334-1000 Southern Shores Realty offers about 50 homes in the Corolla area. A wide variety of properties is available, from four to eight bedrooms, and most of the rental homes have swimming pools. This established and trusted company has been serving the Outer Banks since 1947.

Stan White Realty and Construction
812 Ocean Trail
(252) 453-6131, (800) 753-6200
Stan White offers well over 100 properties in the Corolla area, from ocean to sound. The properties encompass a range of sizes and amenities. Some pet-friendly homes are available. Want to take a last-minute vacation? Stan White offers short-term reservations on some properties. The staff is proud of its personal touch and guarantees that a real live person will always answer the phones during business hours.

Sun Realty 1135 Ocean Trail (252) 453-8822, (800) 334-4745 Sun Realty offers the largest selection of vacation rentals on the Outer Banks. Sun offers homes and condos from one to 14 bedrooms, oceanfront to soundfront, from private pools and hot tubs to handicap accessibility and pet friendly. Weekly and weekend rentals are offered. Concierge services are available for weddings, family reunions and other special events. Each of its offices also has a full-service sales department. The company has handled Outer Banks real estate needs for 27 years.

Village Realty 501 Hunt Club Drive (252) 453-9650; (877) 546-5362 Village Realty represents about 250 of some of the finest properties in the Corolla area, including homes in the Currituck Club. They offer homes from the ocean to the sound with amenities that include pools, game rooms, elevators and even pet-friendly homes. Village Realty has rentals to accommodate special events, including several in the Currituck Club that are specially equipped for weddings and catered affairs.

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