Rental Information ~ Outer Banks North Carolina Vacation Rentals

  1. If you have never been to our beaches before, it may be in your interest to call us for helpful information. Otherwise, read through our site to understand our policies and procedures and the differences subdivisions offer. Gather a sense of pricing, by comparing home’s amenities and distances to water.
  2. Never hesitate to call us and we will assist you by offering helpful information and offer a selection of homes that suit your criteria. Those of you who are returning to Corolla and possibly seasoned at finding a home may either contact us by phone or book on-line.
  3. Once you make your reservation, you will be able to view and sign your rental agreement and make a credit card payment on GuestWeb. We must receive the signed copy of your lease agreement along with your advance payment of 50% of the rental rate along with trip insurance, within 10 days of making the reservation. Reservation payment date cannot be extended and will be cancelled without further notice. If it is less than 30 days to your check-in date, please send to us guaranteed funds via money order or cashiers check for the total amount on the lease, to be received no less than 5 days after making the reservation. Any check returned marked “non-sufficient funds” would not be resubmitted. You will be notified and your payment by certified check or money order will be accepted within 2 days of notification. All returned checks incur a $35 handling fee. Your reservation is confirmed only when the payment is received by us. We also accept credit cards for an additional $49.95, nonrefundable, “convenience fee”.
  4. Your balance, including taxes (13.75% NC State and Currituck County Occupancy tax) and optional fees are due 30 days prior to arrival. Taxes are subject to change. Your copy of the lease agreement is your final billing notice. You will not receive another balance due notification prior to arrival, so please mark the date on your calendar.
  5. Please note – we rent to family groups only. Rental to fraternities, sororities, school, beach weekers, graduation parties, etc., is strictly prohibited. Violators will be evicted and all monies forfeited. Rentals for weddings are only allowed in homes specified for special events, with addendum to the lease signed by leaseholder and any addtional fees paid.

The Seasons

You will find no EXTRA fees added other than taxes and optional fees such as travel insurance, and (if the home allows) pet fees and heated pool fees.

Off 1/1/2010 to 5/29/2010 & 9/11/2010 to 12/31/2010
Offw/private pool 5/8/2010 to 5/29/2010 & 9/11/2010 to 10/16/2010(this is not an optional season)
Spring 5/29/2010 to 6/12/2010
In 6/12/2010 to 8/28/2010
Fall 8/28/2010 to 9/11/2010
Holidays Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas& New Year’s
Private pools are available from mid-May to mid-October (see exact dates above). Hot tubs are closed January and February, but are available to you for a fee. Gas fireplaces are unavailable June 1 through September 15.
We use Saturday dates for our seasons; note specific home for check-in days either Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Standard Amenities List:

The following are minimal items you will find in all our homes!

  • Beds made upon arrival
  • 2 Bath towels per person
  • Central air/heat
  • 5 Beach chairs
  • Cable TV
  • VCR and/or DVD
  • Stereo
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Deck furniture
  • Bar-b-que grill
  • Telephone
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Washer/Dryer

*Individual home write-ups reflect a list of extra amenities they offer.

Reservations:
Please contact us during our business hours. We are open seven days a week, our hours are 9 to 5. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Our knowledgeable reservationists, who have been in every home, will assist you in locating the perfect vacation home. You may select several of your favorite homes, give us a call and we will check their availability for you. We offer a few payment options for your convenience.

Holiday Rentals:
Some homes rented during holidays Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, have special rates as noted by the home’s write up.

Partial rentals:
Some homes allow partial week rentals. The nightly rates for these homes are determined by dividing the weekly rate by 4, and adding, applicable taxes and optional fees. Partials are only allowed during the mid and off seasons. Reservations for partials can be made no sooner than 14 days prior to check- in.

Weddings/Special Events:
Weddings and special events are only allowed in specific homes and must be approved by Corolla Classic Vacations. A non-refundable fee is associated with all weddings and special events. Your home may have a rental rate, which differs from the regularly advertised rate for the time of your wedding/special event. A special security deposit will be paid by the leaseholder.

Security Deposit:
A few homes require a security deposit (as noted in each home’s write up) against damage, proper clean-up and timely checkout. We will inspect the homes upon check-out and have the right to reimburse damages determined to have been caused by tenant, including replacement of missing or broken items and any long distance phone calls made or accepted to owner’s phone, including a $20 service charge for same. You will be notified if a problem exists. Should damage occur during your stay, please do the right thing and notify us while you are here so that we may rectify the situation swiftly. Otherwise, your damage/cleaning deposit will be mailed within 45 days after checkout.

Cancellations:
Should you have to cancel your reservation for any reason, please contact us immediately. We will make every effort to re-rent the home. If we are able to re-rent the home, all monies (less the $100 cancellation fee and taxes) will be returned only if and when final payment is received for the new reservation. Should we be unable to re-rent the property, the full rental amount, including taxes and all applicable fees, are due and payable. Cancellations must be in writing.

Travel Insurance:
We know your vacation can be a big investment.  Unforeseen circumstances such as illness, injury or loss of job can all affect your vacation plans.  Protect yourself and your traveling companions by purchasing travel insurance.  Not only will you have peace of mind knowing you’re protected, but the cost is minimal compared to your total trip cost.  You will receive an informative pamphlet with your lease agreement.  You may decline the travel insurance by initialing the appropriate area on your lease.

In the case of a mandatory evacuation, guest shall comply with State or local authorities’ order.  Upon compliance, Guest will not be entitled to a refund of the prorated rent for each night Guest is unable to occupy the home from Agent or Owner if Guest refused insurance offered by the Agent that would have compensated Guest for losses or damages resulting from loss of use of the property due to the evacuation order; or Guest purchased insurance offered by the Agent.  This is pursuant to Senate Bill 974, G.S. 42A-36.  You may elect to purchase Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance Policy, underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, by paying the stated premium.

Trip Preserver Policy Details

Pets:
Pets are allowed only in homes that are designated pet friendly. A maximum of two trained, housebroken pets (not to exceed 75 lbs. each) are permitted in pet friendly homes. A $150 (plus tax) non-refundable fee is required for pet stays. NO PET OF ANY KIND IS PERMITTED IN A NON-PET HOME! We can assist you with excellent kennel facilities for non-pet homes.

Mail & Messages:
Please be sure to use the leaseholder’s name and our house number on anything we might receive on your behalf. We attempt to inform you when we receive faxes, packages, mail or calls, although most likely, you will be on the beach when we call. Therefore, it is your responsibility to check with the office for correspondence and messages. A reasonable amount of faxing is available for guest use during business hours for the cost of one dollar per page. We will deliver emergency messages only.

Pools and Spas:
Pools and spas are cleaned between guests on check-in days. Please do not use them until 6 p.m. unless a notice is left on the door from the technician informing you that it has been cleaned.

Water:
Some areas of Corolla experience salty, sulfur scented and/or discolored water. Though the homes have their water professionally treated and it is potable, you may prefer to drink bottled water. Keep in mind that the water is unlike your service at home; do not expect clear and odorless water.

Pre-reservations:
To reserve the same home for the same week in 2011, stop by our office while you are here, or call before you leave. Your home becomes available for anyone to book the Tuesday after your week has passed. All other pre-reservations are taken Tuesday through Friday for any week that has passed. There is a non-refundable fee of $100 plus tax to hold your pre reservation. If you confirm your Pre-Reservation, with 1/2 the rent, by December 7, you will have $150 taken off of your rent. We will donate $5 of every fee to charity. Homeowner use takes precedence.

Checking in:
Check in time is between 4pm and 6pm. Our office is located 3/10 of a mile north of the Currituck Lighthouse, 1196 Ocean Trail, Corolla. 252.453.9660

Late Check-in:
If you expect to arrive after 5:00 pm AND Corolla Classic Vacations has received your signed lease and payment in full, then your keys will be left outside in our drop box. If you still have a balance due, you must arrive by 5:00 pm or call our office to make payment arrangements. No keys will be left outside for after hours check-ins if there is still a balance due. Please be sure guests in your home have the cottage phone number, know Corolla Classic Vacations is the management company and have directions to the cottage.

Housekeeping:
You may request maid service for any days during your stay for an additional fee. We do ask that you contact the office prior to your arrival for this additional service.

Construction:
The Corolla area is very dynamic in its growth. If you rent a home with construction nearby, please be tolerant as it is out of our control.

Accommodations:
All the homes we represent are privately owned and furnished. If you have certain criteria needed in your vacation, please be sure to discuss this with your reservationist prior to making your reservation. Understand that we represent well-maintained homes, which are cleaned to our high standards. However, things happen and you may experience a variety of breakdowns. Every effort will be made to remedy unpleasant situations, and to correct any problems you may experience in as timely a manner as possible. You can expect prompt and courteous care to be given to you. There will be no moves made or recompense issued due to malfunctions or other dissatisfactions.

Wheelchair/handicap accessible homes:
We have a few homes that are wheelchair accessible. No home is ADA approved. Some are equipped with an elevator, a bedroom and bath with wider doorways and a bath with grip rails. Ask your reservationist for specific details on these homes.

Local Lingo

  • COROLLA - n. pl. – the inner whorl of floral leaves of a flower, usu. other than green; the petals collectively. little garland
  • Corolla - That part of the Outer Banks, which consists of the Currituck County beaches, north of Duck to the Virginia State line. Corolla is known for its many fine subdivisions.
  • Corolla Classic Vacations – represents distinctive properties in Pine Island, Ocean Sands, Ocean Lakes, Crown Point, Buck Island, Whalehead Beach, Corolla Light, Corolla Village, the Estates at Ocean Hill and the Villages at Ocean Hill.
  • Oceanfront - The only thing between you and the Atlantic are the sand dunes and the breeze between them.
  • Second Tier Oceanfront – Oceanfront lots which are somewhat further back from oceanfront. Envision the white keys on a piano’s keyboard. These lots are the white keys.
  • Semi-Ocean – These lots are one lot back from the oceanfront. Some semi-oceanfronts are contiguous with the oceanfronts; others require you cross a road.
  • Oceanside - East of Ocean Trail/Route 12. Distance to the ocean varies.
  • Soundside - West of Ocean Trail/Route 12. Distance to the sound varies.
  • Soundfront - No home between you and the Currituck Sound. Beautiful sunsets and water views are yours alone.
  • Duobunk - Bunk set with a double bed on bottom and single on top.