Located in Corolla (Ocean Sands), this vacation home is steps from Outer Banks Beaches and a 4-minute drive from Corolla Beach. .This vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Corolla Raceway and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars.
Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Currituck Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Corolla Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Currituck Beach - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
Off The Wall Tap House - 3 min drive
Bacchus Wine and Gourmet - 5 min drive
Sun Fish Grill - 3 min drive
Bernie’s Brother - 3 min drive
Mama Easley's - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beach Block Ocean Sands Bright Beautiful Beach House -Second Chance
NEW FOR 2022, we added a 20 x 10 pool and 2023 replaced both HVAC systems! Three level beach house 4 houses from the Ocean. 6 bedrooms with 2 master suites. 2 queen bed rooms 1 double twin room and one 4 bed bunk room so sleeps up to 14 people. New to rental market the house has been renovated with new paint, all king and Queen beds and 2 twins have new memory foam mattresses. New chair height anti clog toilets in every bathroom. Comes with 6 beach bicycles and beach chairs and toys for renters use. Bright sunny decks with view of ocean from crow's nest. 6 outdoor polywood Adirondack chairs for relaxing in the sun. Highly sought after Section O of Ocean Sands this house is 1 over from the resident/guest only community tennis & pickleball courts and next to the community pool which renters will have access to during their stay. House has 8 person hot tub on 2nd level. Washer and dryer on entry level. Outdoor shower to clean off after a great day at the beach. Easy Parking available for 6 cars. Also 2 flag pole brackets so bring your flag poles to display with pride what's important to you. Roughly 3100 sq ft of living space. Property has outside cameras on the ground floor for security purposes. No indoors cameras. Can't wait to host you at Second Chance beach house!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. The vacation home has a memory foam bed. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Property located in a resort
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rita R.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for a great place to stay. Our family enjoyed your house!
Rita R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Donna T.
16 Aug 2025
Donna T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzy W.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very enjoyable week with a family of Ten . Everyone loved the pool and close walk to the beach . Lots of decks to hang out on with nice seating .
Suzy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason B.
24 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Owners/manager are great
Spoke with manager onsite before chexk in, gave us a quick tour, alot of information on local eats and site seeing. Owners are quick to respond to messages. Will stay again in the future
Jason B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley W.
5 Jul 2025
Wonderful stay
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the 2nd chance house. The location was amazing. Just a quick walk to the beach. The house was equipped with everything you could need. There were lots of beach bicycles, beach chairs, beach toys, board games, and movies to watch. The beds were very comfortable. The only down falls were that there were no wash cloths or dish cloths included in the towel and linen rental and the front door lock did not work most days so we would have to leave a sliding door unlocked when we went out. Also the kitchen could have definitely been cleaner. The pots and pans needed a deep clean and the cabinets were rather dirty on thr inside. The coach was dirty as well. But all in all we would definitely go back smd stay again. The property manager Andy was awesome to work with.
Ashley W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Tammy E.
28 Jun 2025
Wellow House
My 3 year old grandson loved the Wellow House (what he called it) he did not want to leave. We had a great time. Wish there weren’t so many steps to beach with little ones (not owners fault). Plenty of deck and pool seating everything you need for the beach and more. Only thing is needs more cookware (steam pot), large utensils (serving spoons) and big bowls with lids. Water pressure is ok. Beds in most rooms absolutely fantastic, except 2nd floor king and one of the queens. Would highly recommend
Tammy E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, great caretaker!
The location is wonderful - less than one block from beach access, halfway between grocery stores, and real close to Timbuk II. The caretaker is very nice and responsive and was always available to go the extra step to resolve any issues. Highly recommended!
Scott R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wanda F.
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation home
After several outer banks vacations our whole family agreed this was the best place yet! We had plenty of room for everyone. Kids loved the pool. Close to beach grocery stores and restaurants. The home owner and property mgr were quick to respond to any questions we had and very courteous. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others!
Wanda F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erica F.
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
OBX
We had a great time. The house met all of our needs
Erica F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pat W.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Our stay at Ocean Sands was perfect! The house was just as listed, very easy access to the beach, had toys, bikes for all to enjoy. The pool was perfect for after beach and the hot tub was enjoyed by everyone! We had 12 people and plenty of room together or alone time. Decks were wonderful to enjoy as well. We would recommend this house and will return if the opportunity presents. Thank you for wonderful family time and memories.
Pat W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Theodore L.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
2024 vacation
House was well kept and great location to the beach. The property Manager (Andy) was very thorough in explaining all details of the house. Being able to use the community pool until we could check in was awesome and kept the kids entertained.
Theodore L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandon d., Henrico, VA
20 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
We had a wonderful stay at this property. Everything was as described and communication with owner was easy. We definitely will be back as location to beach and amenities of the house are perfect for our group.
Brandon d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eileen S.
16 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Time
Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Second Chance! The house was perfect for all our needs. The pool was an awesome addition to a wonderful house! Thanks.
Eileen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
matteo b.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, great location
Check in was simple and owner very responsive as he immediately addressed an issue with the air condition!! The WiFi was a bit slow, the kitchen lacked basic equipment ( measuring cups & spoons), and the basketball hoop fell off, but otherwise we had a wonderful time! We took advantage of the amenities, like the bikes, hot tub and the tennis courts! Definitely recommend this location!!!
matteo b.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom G.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property & Location
This house was perfect for our family vacation (6 adults/7 kids). The location was phenomenal, 3 houses to the beach, one block to the community pool. Beautiful property, well kept & had everything you need including pool chairs, boogie boards, bicycles. Kitchen was fully equipped with all necessities including multiple coffee units, (pot & Keurig). Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and good size and parking was great. Hong, Maria & Andy were very responsive to all of our needs and requests & checked in to make sure all was well. Overall A+ and it will definitely be at the top of our list for future visits.
Tom G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Megan J.
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Week in Corolla
Our stay at Second Chance was lovely. The house was the perfect fit for our group, located a hop, skip and a jump from the beach making it very easy to get excited toddlers from the house to the sand. The house was clean and provided everything we needed for a perfect getaway. The owner, Hong, went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed our stay and provided quick responses to any questions or requests I had throughout the week. We'd love to return in the future as long as the house fits our families!
Megan J.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan H.
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
The house is very clean and accommodating! The location is great, just a short walk to the beach. Our whole family had a great time.
Dan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Timothy F.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Family Vacation
Beautiful house with awesome amenities. Location was short walk to nice beach and wonderful community pool. On site pool was wonderful for the kids to take a quick dip. Minor hot tub issue that the owner responded immediately to remedy. Will plan to return.
Timothy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica G.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great besties Beach Vacation!
We had a great experience at 2nd chance ! It was in an awesome little neighborhood nook and a super easy walk to the beach. We had 3 familes and no problem with space to play, park, or sleep. We all loved the pool and really had a great experience. Hong was super responsive to all of our questions and requests before and during our stay !
We have already started looking for next year !!
Jessica G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
xiaohong c.
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at OBX
Great location, very responsive owner, the pool side grill area was a very nice surprise with a little fridge for drinks…. We had a great vacation
xiaohong c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teri J., Dover, Ohio
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family time!!
So close to EVERYTHING!!!
Short walk to ocean, shopping not far.
Take plenty of supplies with you, shopoing at food lion is the best! Bedrooms have access to all the decks, LOVED THAT! Andy was such a Great help!! Thanks so much for a Wonderful family vacation!!
Teri J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Taylor S.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house and location!
Our stay at Big Bird (family's nickname for it) was truly awesome. The house is in a wonderful proximity to both the beach and the various activities/grocery stores in Corolla. Hong was very responsive with any questions leading up to the trip and Andy, the property manager treated us like kings when we got there...he's the best! Highly recommend booking this property!
Taylor S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kay K.
10 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice time
As we drove up to the property and notice window AC units, a bit of apprehension spread over our group. However, we were met by the property manager Andy who explained that the central air unit needed repairs and the parts would not be available until midway through our stay. The owner had him install window units to increase our comfort but the units needed to be placed in the bedrooms, not the living room as we spent most of the daylight time outside. The good news is that the AC was repaired a day sooner than expected and sleeping comfort was restored. The place was clean and arranged as advertised. We had plenty of room for our party of 11, and we could all sit at the dining table for meals together. The hike over the dune was a bit of a challenge with beach paraphanalia but next time we will know. Would definitely stay here again.
Kay K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet P.
2 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
The house is gorgeous, and it had absolutely everything you would want - easy walk to the beach, beautiful hot tub, and a pool that the kids loved. The owners and their manager could not have been more helpful. I highly, highly recommend this house.
Janet P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Treva S.
18 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
2nd chance
The property was great except the AC wasn't working. The owner did what they could.: Service call on Sunday and had the manager bring window ACs. The tech couldn't remedy the problem. We were pretty hot until the AC could be replaced on Wednesday. We still had only the wall units upstairs until we left on Saturday. The lock didn't work so we couldn't lock up when we left. Again the owner did what they could. The manager put a new door knob with key on.