This northernmost point on the island is renowned for its beachy beauty, untouched wildlife, and luxurious collection of vacation rentals. Once cut off from traffic and home only to wild stallions and various other critters, this area has now been opened for business. You’ll be amazed at what a few years of building has done to this region, meaning that those with a taste for lavish digs will be especially pleased to make this the site of their visit.

Somewhere along the way, it was decided that the best method to enjoy the Outer Banks involves taking a healthy break from work, school and all other responsibilities and heading to a sturdy-looking, one-of-a-kind, elegant home. With boating, fishing, swimming and exploring nature as your primary diversions in this region, it makes sense that you and your companions will want a place that’s laid-back yet capable of meeting your needs. Running back and forth to the beach lends itself to having not just a hotel room but a house at your disposal, as you’ll see when you arrive.

Most Corolla properties are pretty nice, with spacious floor plans that will accommodate the aforementioned motley groups of kids, adults, and even pets. Fold-out couches and futons mean that everyone will have a place to lay their head, but don’t worry, whoever’s paying the bills will have an inviting master bedroom (some houses have more than one) so as to avoid the slumber party atmosphere. Extra towels and linens will most likely be included as well; all that you need bring are the clothes you plan to wear (casual, of course) and maybe a couple of novels to read on the beach.

You’ll be amazed at how the personality of the house comes to affect everyone. Not that your trips are normally dull, but this one will seem especially fun and light-hearted thanks to all the “extras.” The rec room on the ground floor, with its pool table and selection of games, will become the top gathering place for the kids. The upstairs deck will be the happening place for the adults, as it easily turns into happy hour each day. Catching up with everyone’s lives and bonding before a background of simple beauty isn’t such a bad way to spend one’s hard-earned vacation days, is it?

The kitchen will come in especially handy. Every utensil and appliance that you’ll need, including a dishwasher, will make things easier, so pick up a few groceries and stock the pantry with everyone’s favorites. From grabbing a quick snack after several hours on the water to organizing a lavish dinner featuring the fresh catch of the day, you’ll be consistently amazed at how you ever managed to do without this fabulous feature during previous vacations.

Each house is a little different of course, so you’ll want to go online to check them all out. Depending on the size of your group, the time you plan to come, and whatever colorful whims or secret desires you have concerning how a proper vacation should be planned and executed, you could end up in any number of Corolla Vacation Rentals. No matter what happens, though, you’re in for a treat.