Semi-Oceanfront - Rating 5 (32)

WH230 A Golden Opportunity


6 bedrooms
Bathroom 6 baths
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Turn Day Arrival Day Saturday

  • Address: 994 Lighthouse Drive
  • Town: Corolla
  • Type: Home

Amenities 29 Amenities
Featured Amenities
  • New Homes to Our Program
  • Ocean View
  • Hot Tub Hot Tub Some hot tubs are SEASONAL and are closed January - Mid March and will be listed as so in the description.
  • No Pets Allowed No Pets Allowed This home is not pet friendly, however, it is not a guarantee that this property is pet-free.
  • Wifi Wifi Coastal Carolina Vacations makes every effort to ensure the internet is working properly. Many services are not equipped for multiple streaming devices or business purposes. Service interruptions may occur that need to be handled by outside vendors.
  • Optional Umbrella Service Beach umbrella rental and setup package available for purchase at checkout. Available from May - Mid-September.
  • Optional Cabana Services Beach cabana rental and setup package available for purchase at checkout. Available from May - Mid- September.
  • Private Pool (4/5/2025 - 10/17/2025) Private Pool (4/5/2025 - 10/17/2025)
  • Private Pool Heated (heat: 4/5/2025 - 5/30/25 and 8/30/25 - 10/17/2025 ) Pools heated to 78-80 degrees available Mid-April through Memorial Day and Mid-September through Mid-October. Outside temps (60 or less), wind speed/direction and other weather conditions will impact optimal performance.
Indoor Amenities
  • Den
  • Keurig/K-Cup Style Coffeemaker
  • Under Counter Ice Maker
Outdoor Amenities
  • Fenced Yard
  • Hot Tub
  • Semi-Oceanfront
  • Distance to Beach: 500-750 FT
  • Volleyball Court
  • Enclosed Outside Shower
  • Gas Grill
  • Screened Porch
  • Private Pool (4/5/2025 - 10/17/2025)
  • Private Pool Heated (heat: 4/5/2025 - 5/30/25 and 8/30/25 - 10/17/2025 ) Pools heated to 78-80 degrees available Mid-April through Memorial Day and Mid-September through Mid-October. Outside temps (60 or less), wind speed/direction and other weather conditions will impact optimal performance.
Property Features
  • Standard Kitchen Amenities Kitchens are fully equipped with stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave,refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, blender and a hand mixer.
  • No Smoking or Vaping
  • Arrival Day Saturday
  • Cable TV or Streaming Services
  • Keyless Entry
  • Standard Home Amenities All homes have central air & heat, fully stocked kitchen w/coffee maker, bed/bath linens, decks/deck furniture, TVs with at least streaming capability, iron, ironing board.
  • Beds made with Linens & Towels Provided Beds made upon arrival, bath towels & face cloths (one for each person the home accommodates). No beach towels provided.

Description Description
A Golden Opportunity: Semi-Oceanfront home in the Whalehead Beach Community in Corolla with a private heated pool, hot tub and is located directly across from the beach!

Bed Sizes (after new addition is complete): 3 King, 1 Queen, 2 Twins, 2 Bunk Beds

New for 2025: Two new bedrooms along with 3 additional bathrooms will be added along with a new great room with extra seating!


Don't miss this golden opportunity to visit a slice of paradise in Whalehead!  Located on a semi-oceanfront lot, A Golden Opportunity is a newly updated 6 bedroom, 6 bath home that is just steps away from the beach.  Conveniently located across from the beach access, you and your group will be at the beach with your toes in the sand in no time!

Inside the home, coastal charm and modern amenities blend seamlessly to create the perfect spot for your OBX vacation. The top level of the home offers panoramic views and sun decks allowing you to catch glimpses of the ocean while you sip your morning coffee, or enjoy your meals in the screened porch overlooking the beach.  All of the bedrooms are on the mid-level, making them easy to access while giving everyone a quiet place to relax after a busy day of exploring Corolla. Spending time outside on the pool deck will be the highlight of the trip.  Enclosed in its own private yard, you'll have access to a large heated pool (pool heat can be added on for an additional fee) along with a hot tub and picnic area, covered by the pergola.  Try your skills at a volleyball game with your own private court in the backyard.

Exploring the Outer Banks: While in Corolla, you can't miss out on visiting the many shopping, eating and sightseeing options on the north-end of the OBX.  Just to the north of the home, you'll find Whalehead Park, which is home to the Whalehead Club which sits right on the sound, perfect for catching gorgeous sunsets over the water.  Take a climb up the Currituck Lighthouse and capture views of the Outer Banks from the sky!

Beach Access: Just a quick walk from the home!  Head north out of the driveway and cross Lighthouse Drive at Herring Street.  The beach access has a cleared dune walkover for easy access.
 

Advance Year Bookings: Advance Year Bookings: Accepts Bookings within 51 Weeks in Advance 

This home allows the current year's guest the first option to rebook their dates for the future year. Contact our office for details on how to book this home for next year 252-489-4700.


No Smoking/Vaping. No Pets Allowed.

Floor Plan Floor Plan

LEVEL 1

Carport

Fenced Yard - Private Pool, Hot Tub, Pergola, Volleyball Court, Gas Grill

LEVEL 2

Covered Deck - Entry

Mid-Level Den

Bedroom 1 - King, Private Bath

Bedroom 2 - Two Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3 - Two Twin Beds

Bedroom 4 - Queen Bed, Private Bath

Bedroom 5 - King, Private Bath

Bedroom 6 - King, Private Bath

Shared Bath

Laundry Area


LEVEL 3 - 

Sun Deck

Living Area - Deck Access

Dining Area - Seating for 16

Kitchen Area - Island Seating for 2

Shared Bath



Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (32) Reviews
Rating 5
Second stay!
Stayed here a few years ago. Love the new kitchen with huge island! Great location and views with the beach access right across the street.
Kristy K. - Posted: 8/23/2024
Rating 5
Return to A Golden Opportunity
Our second stay at this property, and another great experience. We loved the new kitchen and the pool was again the crowd favorite.
Joshua D. - Posted: 6/25/2024
Rating 5
A Golden Opportunity
We loved our stay at A Golden Opportunity in Corolla. The home is wonderful, with a recently renovated kitchen and the outdoor space was fabulous!
Shannon J. - Posted: 6/11/2024
Rating 5
Perfect house
Nice pool area. 1 minute walk to beach. Extra bathroom near pool was super convenient. Wonderful updated kitchen. Large dining and living rooms. Would definitely return and recommend.
Stacy W. - Posted: 6/2/2024
Rating 5
Great place
Great time, beautiful house, access to local fun!
Jaimie W. - Posted: 4/27/2024
Rating 5
The BEST Location
We had an absolute BLAST at the Golden Opportunity!! The location to the beach couldn't be beat, especially with toddlers. We traveled with 4 adults and 3 toddlers and the house was perfect size. We loved the pool, the outdoor shower, and the open concept upstairs. The only complaint we have is that it's already booked for same time next year :( we look forward to returning as soon as we can!!
Hollie T. - Posted: 9/21/2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit, Hollie. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We passed your comments along to our local operations manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay.
Coastal Carolina Vacations staff
Rating 5
A true golden opportunity
We absolutely loved this house. The location was amazing. We just crossed the street and were on the beautiful beach. The pool was an absolute delight with so many pool floats, the kids had a blast. The hot tub was a delight as well. The house was very comfortable and had all the comforts of home. The outdoor shower and bathroom were an added bonus. We look forward to a return visit!
Carolyn W. - Posted: 8/6/2023
Rating 5
A magical week
What a great house!! Location location location!! The pool was clean and refreshing after a full day at the beach… lots of great beach accessories… puzzles and games.. well stocked kitchen! We will be regulars for sure. It will be fun watching our grandkids grow up at “Nanas Beach House “ as they called it!
Charles F. - Posted: 7/3/2023
Rating 5
Oxb
We were pleased with the house.
Petrina W. - Posted: 5/21/2023
Rating 5
Family adventures in Corolla
The house was perfect for us. My husband and I along with our three adult kids and their spouses enjoyed the house immensely. The porch swing was a big hit. Also, the pool and hot tub were used a lot. Cornhole was a big hit with my family. Always love a good competition. I loved walking across our quaint street to the beach. I felt very comfortable running by myself through the neighborhood in the morning. We had several family bike rides. From our neighborhood we were able to ride our bikes to get ice cream, pizza, or an afternoon Margarita. Great Location!!
Brenda A. - Posted: 4/29/2023
Rating 5
Perfect again
This is our 3rd trip to this property. We love the proximity to the beach and the wonderful decks. The new bathroom next to the pool was a fantastic addition! We will be back!
Trisha D. - Posted: 10/16/2022
Rating 5
Holy Vacation Rental!!!
We have been trying to find a place that we can vacation EVERY year. This was it. I cannot say enough great things! It has everything you need from boogie boards to kitchen accessories. We are going back and staying for two weeks. Hands down the best rental and we’ve been to 8 different ones over the years all over Outer Banks. Cleanliness was on point as well!!!!!!
Megan M. - Posted: 10/3/2022
Rating 5
Kylee Gerohristodoulos
This was our 4th year in the house. We love it! Can't beat the location! Thank you for another great family vacation!
Kylee G. - Posted: 8/8/2022
Rating 5
Perfect!
Great house! Perfect location! Board games to play, well equipped kitchen, fantastic pool and back yard area, pool is huge! Great room and kitchen area is amazing with tons of giant windows and lots of balcony seating!
susan b. - Posted: 7/23/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful ocean view!
Loved the convenience of the beach access right across the street. This being a semi-oceanfront home, the ocean views from not only the upper deck but inside the upper level were beautiful!
Kristy K. - Posted: 7/18/2022
Rating 5
Ultimate vacation home
The house was ideal, clean and accomadated our family. The pool,hot tub and access to the beach was a few of the best attractions. The two restaurants (the broken plate and our favorite North Banks grill) was outstanding. We surely did not want to leave but we definitely will be back.
John F. - Posted: 5/21/2022
Rating 5
Golden Opportunity-Corolla, NC
Great property, great location! This house has everything you need for cooking meals for a large group.
Donna S. - Posted: 5/7/2022
Rating 5
Love
Awesome property, perfect location. Only thing it lacked was communication. It was next to impossible to get in touch with people. Besides that we had a great week and would definitely stay here again!
Tommy F. - Posted: 4/25/2022
Thank you for staying with us, Tommy. We apologize for any difficulties you had reaching our team, while we experience a high volume of calls, texts, and emails. We are currently working on adding additional staff to better assist our guests as quickly and efficiently as possible. We look forward to hosting you again.
Coastal Carolina Vacations staff
Rating 5
Wow! What a great house and location!!
This house was amazing! The pictures really don’t do it justice! Nice and clean with great decor. The kitchen has everything we needed and more! We picked up a grocery order immediately after arriving and enjoyed at least 80% of our meals right at the house. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out. We enjoyed the hot tub, the huge yard with a volleyball net and private pool…. And the LOCATION!!!… the beach is seriously right across the street! I walked over every morning with my coffee to watch the sun come up over the ocean…. And went back several times during the day and at night. We had a fabulous week in this house and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, comfortable place to stay very close to the beach! ??
Kimberly A. - Posted: 10/24/2021
Rating 5
We will be back to The Golden Opportunity
Beautiful and fabulous home! Great location, easy beach access and we enjoyed the saltwater pool everyday. Well stocked in the kitchen, plenty of space and good layout. Comfortable beds. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the view and ocean breeze. We will return to the Golden Opportunity.
Melissa G. - Posted: 9/5/2021
Rating 5
Wonderful Home!!!
This is the second year of staying in this home and we couldn't ask for a better place for our family. The location to the beach is perfect especially with little kids. The house has everything you could ever need and then some. We had rain most of the week but were still able to get in the hot tub which was a plus. Can't wait to stay here again.
Michelle S. - Posted: 8/7/2021
Rating 5
Excellent! We absolutely love this home! It is perfect for our family.
We love the location. We love the pool. We love all the natural light. We love the huge deck.
Kylee G. - Posted: 7/24/2021
Rating 5
Terrific home for our family vacation
We enjoyed our stay at A Golden Opportunity very much. The location was ideal, the pool and hot tub were great features and the home was clean and well supplied with amenities. We will definitely be staying here again during our next trip to the outer banks. We had a wonderful time.
Eileen B. - Posted: 6/27/2021
Rating 5
Fantastic!
Unbeatable location, top-notch outdoor space, beautifully renovated, and comfortable beds and furniture. It was a dream home for our family of four. It was so easy to bop back and forth to the beach and we couldn’t get enough of the pool and the views.
Alison N. - Posted: 6/11/2021
Rating 5
Great Place!
This place was fantastic. Great location and great amenities. My only complaint was that we rented the place because it had a hot tub and they forgot to get the hot tub ready for us. The owner did call (which I appreciated) and owned the problem and had someone come out on Monday and get it set up, so in the end, we were very satisfied. Other than that, a perfect experience and we would definitely rent this place again in the future!
Joel L. - Posted: 4/11/2021
Rating 5
Wonderful location, house in Corolla
This was my family's first time in the Outer Banks and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in "A Golden Opportunity." The house was clean, very well maintained, and had all the amenities we could have wanted. The kitchen was very nicely stocked with equipment, etc. The beds were comfortable and in general everything just worked! And the location is great--the view of ocean is perfect and we and our kids made the 10-second walk to the beach multiple times a day. Would stay here again.
Benjamin H. - Posted: 10/31/2020
Rating 5
The Perfect Beach Escape
Golden Opportunity exceeded our expectations! It looks exactly like it does on the pictures. The home had everything we needed for a perfect family beach vacation. The neighborhood is very conveniently located near the beach, restaurants and shops. I? would 100% recommend a stay here.
Dar K. - Posted: 10/22/2020
Rating 5
Vacation Memories
Beautiful family memories were made here! It was our second time staying at this property. We enjoyed the open living area, back porch, decks with view of beach, and backyard. We also appreciated the upgrade to the master bathroom and porch swing! . Can’t wait to go back!
Christine R. - Posted: 7/22/2020
Rating 5
Gorgeous ?? & perfect
The pictures do not do it justice! Lovely open living space with fantastic views! Comfortably furnished and had everything we needed. We will be back!
Trish D. - Posted: 6/8/2020
Rating 5
The house was wonderful! Loved the open concept and beach view! The bathrooms need to be updated!
Great property!
Vincent S. - Posted: 10/20/2019
Thank you for the wonderful review. Corolla Classic Vacations hopes to have you back for another wonderful stay.
Coastal Carolina Vacations staff
Rating 5
Picture perfect
The house and location to the beach were perfect. The view of the ocean from the front porch was amazing. We had 4 adults and 5 children in our group and never felt like we were on top of each other because the upstairs living area was so spacious. Everyone had a blast in the pool. The renovations to the house were beautiful. This was definitely one of the best and most memorable beach houses we have stayed in. Wish we were still there!
Sandy B. - Posted: 7/14/2019
Sandy, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Corolla Classic Vacations is pleased to know that you and your family enjoyed your stay at A Golden Opportunity. We hope to have you back for our 2020 season
Coastal Carolina Vacations staff
Rating 5
Best Vacation Ever
The photos of house were spot on, it even exceeded our expectations! The location and access to beach is wonderful! Great view of ocean from upper deck! We loved the big open upstairs room, decks, pool space. Owners even called to check on our stay! Master bath is small but my husband enjoyed showering in outside shower. We made great family memories here and hope to rent home again!
Christine R. - Posted: 7/8/2019
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Corolla Classic Vacations hopes to have you back at A Golden Opportunity.
Coastal Carolina Vacations staff
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