Semi-Oceanfront - Rating 5 (22)

WH280 A Sweet Dream


7 bedrooms
Bathroom 7 baths
Half Baths 1 half baths
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Turn Day Arrival Day Saturday

  • Address: 848 Lighthouse Drive
  • Town: Corolla
  • Type: Home

Amenities 31 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
  • Rec Room/Game Room
  • Den
  • Keurig/K-Cup Style Coffeemaker
  • Kitchenette
  • 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
  • Poolside Tiki Bar
  • Private Pool (Easter through Mid-October)
  • Private Pool Heated (heat: Easter-Mem Day; Labor Day - Mid-Oct) 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 Sweet Dream: Semi-Oceanfront Beauty located in the Whalehead Beach Community in Whalehead with a private pool and hot tub and is right across the street from the beach!

Bed Sizes: 2 King, 4 Queen, 1 Day Bed, 2 Bunk Beds


If you're visiting Corolla, your perfect OBX vacation is just A Sweet Dream away!  This stunning 7 bedroom, 7 and a half bath home in the Whalehead community of Corolla will have all that you could want and more when looking for a vacation home.  Situated just across the street from the beach, A Sweet Dream provides easy access to the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks. After a day of sun, sand, and surf, you can head to your private oasis and take a dip in the refreshing pool (Pool heat can be added for an additional fee), relax in the soothing hot tub, or enjoy cocktails at the tiki bar while watching the stars come out at night.

Inside the home, you'll find spacious and beautifully appointed living areas, perfect for gathering together or spreading out for some quiet time on every floor. The fully equipped kitchen makes meal preparation a breeze, and the dining area offers plenty of seating for everyone.  If you'd rather dine outside, there are covered decks on every floor, each with plenty of seating options and space for everyone to enjoy.  A Sweet dream offers seven bedrooms, each with its own bath to ensure privacy and space for you and your group.  With its unbeatable location, luxurious amenities, and breathtaking views, A Sweet Dream is the perfect destination for your next Outer Banks vacation!

Exploring the Area: While visiting Corolla, Explore the historic Whalehead Club, a beautifully restored 1920s-era mansion located on the Currituck Sound. Take a guided tour to learn about its rich history and elegant architecture.  If you're looking for some outdoors adventures, Embark on a thrilling wild horse tour to see the famous Corolla wild horses that roam freely along the beaches and dunes, just north of Whalehead in Carova; the northern-most part of the Outer Banks.

Beach Access: The Marlin Public Beach Access is conveniently located directly across from the house!  The access offers a wooden walkover for visitors to use and cross the dunes with ease.
 

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

Enclosed Yard- Volleyball Court

Pool Deck - Private Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar

Rec Room - Deck Access, Kitchenette with Full-Sized Refrigerator

Bedroom 1- Queen, Private Bath

Bedroom 2- Queen, Double, Private Bath

Bedroom 3- Two Twin Bunk Beds, Private Bath

LEVEL 2

Covered Deck

Bedroom 4- King, Private Bath, Deck Access

Bedroom 5- Queen, Private Bath

Bedroom 6- Queen, Private Bath

Bedroom 7- King, Private Bath, Deck Access

Den- Deck Access

LEVEL 3

Sun Deck

Living Area- Deck Access

Dining Area - Seating for 14, Deck Access

Kitchen Area- Island Seating for 6

Half Bath


Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (22) Reviews
Rating 5
Great location
This home is exactly as advertised. It's very clean and well appointed. The kitchen was very organized for a rental home. Every possible cooking utensil is provided. The location is wonderful, only a few steps to the beach access. The home owners obviously care about their home and providing a wonderful experience for their renters.
Kimberly B. - Posted: 5/12/2024
Rating 5
Our 2nd stay at this House
We like vacationing in Corolla in the Fall and this is our second stay at this particular house. My son is a surfer and likes being able to check the waves from the top deck. The rest of us like the ease of walking across the street to get to the beach and the views in the morning and evening are beautiful. The decks around the house are fun for morning coffee and evening snacks and cocktails. The house was clean and well organized for our use. We were all adults and liked being able to find areas of quiet when needed for working remote or just reading.You get a workout with all the stairs but we were fine with it. The kitchen has an induction stove top and we loved it. We enjoy cooking together and the kitchen seemed well organized with everything we needed to prepare meals. The grill had propane so it was ready for our use too. We didn't use the pool this time but loved reading in the pool area.
Lynn M. - Posted: 10/31/2023
Rating 5
A Sweet Dream
Beautiful house. Plenty of room at table. Pool was beautiful. Close to the beach. Lots of pool toys and beach chairs. Loved the bar by the pool.
Kristina S. - Posted: 10/8/2023
Rating 5
Sweet Reality
The house had everything we could have asked for and more. Beach access was literally feet from the front door. If you like Corolla this is the place to stay.
Thomas M. - Posted: 7/3/2023
Rating 5
Annual family beach week
Lovely house with easy beach access; has its own pool, outside shower and bathroom. It has a well supplied kitchen for those who like to cook and a very large table for those who like to eat. It was a great place for our annual family beach week.
Christine U. - Posted: 8/15/2022
Rating 5
Great vacation
The house is wonderful. It is well-equipped and the location is perfect. It is right across the street from the public access to the beach and the pool gets the afternoon sun. It’s also within walking distance to the grocery store and shop. We had 17 people, from age 1 month to 64 yrs, and we ALL had a great time!!!
Gerald M. - Posted: 7/23/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful a d perfectly situated
This house is so lovely. It was updated and had nice finishes everywhere. You can hear and see the ocean at this home. The widows peak is updated, secure and huge. The beach access is directly across the street. The pool is saltwater instead of chlorine which was awesome! A quick bike ride to shops
CHRISTINA S. - Posted: 6/24/2022
Rating 5
Gorgeous, well equipped, private bathroom in every bedroom.
The weather for ourweek in May 2022 was really ugly ;but the house solved all our problems. 4000+feet. With several sitting areas, play room. We ate out and in. The kids were taken to a local sports complex, where there was swimming, another place offered trampolines. Dinners out were very good. Above anything was the layout, it was perfect and a private bathroom in every bedroom!
Linda R. - Posted: 5/16/2022
Rating 5
Great house and location
This house was fabulous. There is not one negative comment to make. It’s a great location. A perfect set up and very clean.
Amy S. - Posted: 4/17/2022
Rating 5
This house feels like a party!
We just completed a wonderful stay! We are a family of 4 adults. This house gave us plenty of space and during the week we talked about returning here with extended family! Bright and cheery with a well stocked kitchen and we like to cook! We enjoyed the pool and the pool area! It’s a very convenient location across the street from the public beach access. Easy to go back to the house from the beach if you forgot your book! The house was clean and did not feel worn after the summer season. Thank you to the cleaning crew! This is our third stay in the area and we will return to this property. Views of the ocean from the living and dining areas were beautiful!
Lynn M. - Posted: 10/18/2021
Rating 5
ingrid
Loved the location and layout of this house! perfect for our three families... and the decks were amazing! also agree the house has everything you need from wine and martini glasses, seafood utensils to beach chairs and toys! Truly enjoyed our stay here and plan on coming back!
ingrid m. - Posted: 10/3/2021
Rating 5
House exceeded expectations!
The pictures of the house didn’t do its size justice - it felt incredibly spacious and easily accommodated our group of 12. Even the second Single in one of the Queen rooms was large enough to sleep in! Overall a great experience and would recommend to anyone.
Dan J. - Posted: 9/11/2021
Rating 5
Wonderful home
This house is the best equipped house we’ve ever stayed in. The owners have thought of everything you’ll need. Love this home and plan on returning next year.
Anne M. - Posted: 8/6/2021
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guest’s preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Coastal Carolina Vacations staff
Rating 5
5 years and will still continue
This house has everything you will need. Hoping for an elevator someday, but the improvements the owners continue to do are top notch. We keep saying we are going to try somewhere else, but just can’t. We continue to go back year after year! Thank You for everything!
Frank E. - Posted: 6/14/2021
Rating 5
Awesome
Everything was amazing, location, back yard and pool, the house and all the decks!! Had such a good time easily accommodated all of my family. Will definitely come back.
Kelly S. - Posted: 5/23/2021
Rating 5
Decompression
Everything!,this place was amazing and i would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a awesome vacation...
Jon M. - Posted: 5/22/2021
Rating 5
Communication confusion, but overall a great house
This house is listed on several sites; we found it via VRBO. But all communications will come from Vacasa. This caused some confusion on our part due to minor inconsistencies in the descriptions on the two sites and responses to direct inquiries we made to the property manager. One site says no beach chairs or other amenities, so we packed chairs, only to find the house has several! Same with comforters/quilts - we were told that due to COVID, only sheets and a blanket per bed were available. So we packed bedding, only to discover ample bedding, including comforters and extra blankets. In addition, we made sure to inquire about the hot tub availability, and were told that it was available during our April stay. When we arrived, the hot tub was dirty and empty. The pool, which we knew was not available for heating, was a swamp. We called Vacasa and the representative was very pleasant and had the management company call me. The management company woman was rude. The owner of the house called me, and he was very apologetic and arranged for the pool/hot tub company to come out the next business day. He explained that there was a miscommunication with the management company. So, the biggest complaint we have is that there seems to be an exceptional number of cooks in the kitchen with respect to this property (and probably many similar properties in OBX). We have never experienced such confusion and miscommunication in renting a vacation property. That said, the minor inconveniences were not really a big deal (mostly annoying to deal with after a 10-hour drive) and were ultimately resolved to our satisfaction. The house is very spacious, well- maintained and the kitchen is very well-stocked. The beds are comfortable and the linens are of decent quality. There is ample comfortable seating in the house and on the many decks. The dining table is gigantic and seats at least 14. The appliances are relatively new and work well. We especially appreciated the ice machine in the lower kitchenette. The location of the house is great. A mile from two shopping plazas, including one with a grocery store. The public beach access is literally across from the front yard. The neighborhood is lovely and all the houses around are well-kept and it was very quiet at night. The police keep a regular patrol so we felt comfortable letting the teens walk/bike around alone. We would consider this house again if we return to Corolla.
Erika B. - Posted: 4/10/2021
Rating 5
Fall OBX
We asked for early check in and arrived to find house wasn’t clean. Cleaners arrived just after check in time and did very quick and though job! Great house with amazing views of both beach and ocean. We loved this house and will be back!
Lara F. - Posted: 10/24/2020
Rating 5
The Perfect House
We have rented houses in the Outer Banks for years and this was the absolute best! Perfect location (how can you beat walking across the street to the beach?!) every bedroom has its own bath, huge gathering room, kitchen (2 Dishwashers and easily the best stocked kitchen ever!) dining, great pool, bar and so many decks! Even when it was raining and the wind was whipping, we could comfortably sit on the deck.
Julie P. - Posted: 9/12/2020
Rating 5
Great!
Loved being just steps away from the beach, with our own pool. Great rooftop deck and 7 bedrooms and bathrooms was a big perk as well!
Tricia H. - Posted: 7/29/2020
Rating 5
Had a great time
The house was very well equipped, lots of seating and space for people to spread out. The location is amazing great views of the sun rise and sun set. Just a short walk to the beach. The beach was great, we even saw dolphins off shore. I would definitely recommend this property.
Michele D. - Posted: 6/30/2019
Michele, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay at A Sweet Dream. Corolla Classic Vacations hopes to have you back.
Coastal Carolina Vacations staff
Rating 5
Perfect vacation
This home is beautiful and perfect for our family. We plan on coming back next year. The location to the beach and the view were great. The rental company was great to work with. Miss being there already!
Lori M. - Posted: 6/15/2019
Lori, Thank you for the great review! We cant wait to have you and your family back for our 2020 season.
Coastal Carolina Vacations staff
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