Updates for 2024 Season: New LVT Flooring in the Game Room, 2nd Floor Hallway, and Staircase Landings Updates for 2023 Season: New Hot Tub, Remodeled Deck, New Fence & Gate, New Appliances (fridge, stove/oven, microwave, washer/dryer) Oceanside Vacation Home of Your Dreams Throw your cares to the wind and follow your Hopes and Dreams with your stay at this beautiful Corolla home located in Section I of the Ocean Sands Community. This 5-Bedroom, 3-Bathroom vacation rental has everything that you and your family will need to relax and enjoy the beach life. Just an 8-minute walk from the beach, this home also boasts a Private Pool,* bubbly covered Hot Tub, and a Game Room that will allow you to live the life of luxury while you let the ocean breezes whisk away your worries. Enjoy the privacy of a Screen Porch for an early morning breakfast with the sunrise or relax on the balcony with gorgeous views of the surrounding foliage. Also be sure to take advantage of the many Ocean Sands amenities available during your stay, including access to the 7-Acre Fishing Lake and Covered Picnic Areas. Every day you spend at Hopes and Dreams will feel like a dream! When you arrive at this lovely home, come in through the foyer and head straight for Game Room and adjacent Sitting Area with Pool Table, cozy furniture, a TV perfect for unwinding with your favorite shows, and access to the Private Pool* out back! Get some sleep on the Queen Sleeper Sofa in the Game Room or head down the hall and get the kids settled in the Bedroom with a Pyramid Bunk and Trundle, perfect for giving everyone the private peace and quiet they require for the ultimate Outer Banks vacation. When you want to head out to the beach, the Ocean Front Arch and Skimmer Arch Beach Accesses are only a 0.4 mile/8-minute walk away meaning that the fun of surf, sand, and sun is never too far away. And when you get back, rinse off in the Outdoor Shower located near the entryway for your convenience! Relax into sweet dreams and comfort on the Middle Level where you'll find 1 Queen Master Bedroom, 1 Queen Bedroom with an adjacent Full Hallway Bathroom, and an additional Bunk Room with 2 Bunk Beds. This gives everyone plenty of space to spread out and enjoy peace and quiet on this level. Pass by the Laundry on the way out to the Mid-Level Covered Deck where you can smooth away your stress and worries in the bubbly Covered Tub as you take in the scent of an amazing ocean breeze. When you're ready for family time and natural light, follow the stairs up to the Top Level and gather together around the 55” Sharp HGTVD and fireplace for family movie night. Relish in the natural light coming in through the windows and listen to your favorite tunes on the Wireless and Bluetooth Sound Bar while you whip up something delicious in the modern Kitchen with all the amenities you'll need to create a fantastic meal. Eat together in the Dining Area, which seats 10, at the Breakfast Bar, or out onto the Screen Porch where you can enjoy a meal and a cool drink in the evening as you let the ocean breeze and the sound of crickets lull you into a sense of serenity. Out on the balcony, relax as you soak up the Outer Banks sunshine and head back inside to the King Master Bedroom where you can relax in your Whirpool Tub/Shower before meeting as a family in the Living Area to plan the next day's amazing beach adventures. Lots to Explore in Corolla You'll relish in the local history one day and relax on the expansive, unobstructed beaches the next when you stay in the beautiful town of Corolla! On the northern beaches, you can go on a 4x4 tour to discover the Corolla Wild horses in their natural habitat and then stop by the Wild Horse Fund museum to learn about their origin. For another adventure, stop by the Corolla Adventure Park to test your endurance on an aerial obstacle course. Kids will love the go-kart racing at Corolla RaceWay. Spend the day shopping by the nearby TimBuck II Shopping Village with plenty of dining options for when you get hungry such as Mike Dianna's Grill Room, La Dolce Vita, North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar, Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream, and Mama Easley's—just to name a few! When you're not enjoying a meal at one of the many great restaurants in the area, step into the past by exploring the historic Whalehead Club or climbing to the top of the Currituck Lighthouse for an amazing 360-degree view of the surrounding town. No matter how you spend your vacation days in Corolla, they are sure to be so unforgettable that you'll return year after year! So be sure to book your stay at Hopes and Dreams today! Beach Access: 0.4 mile/8-minute walk to Ocean Front Arch or Skimmer Arch Beach Access Ocean Sands Section I Community Amenities: Guests can enjoy the many community amenities including covered picnic areas, a gazebo, a 7-Acre Fishing Lake a short walk away, and access to the Corolla bike path. Property Layout: Top Level: Living Area w/Fireplace; Dining Area; Kitchen; Screen Porch w/Ocean Views; King Master Bedroom w/Full Bathroom & Whirlpool Tub/Shower Mid Level: Side Entry; Hot Tub on Covered Deck; Laundry Closet; Queen Master Bedroom w/Full Bathroom; Queen Bedroom; Bedroom w/2 Bunk Beds; Full Hallway Bathroom Ground Level: Entry; Game Room w/Pool Table; Bedroom w/Pyramid Bunk and Trundle; Sitting Area w/Queen Sleeper Sofa Exterior: Basketball Goal; Enclosed Outside Shower; Private Pool;* Park-Style Grill Beds: 1 King, 2 Queen, 2 Bunk Bed Sets, 1 Pyramid Bunk w/Trundle, 1 Sleeper Sofa RVs, campers, trailers, and golf carts are NOT permitted at this property. Please Note: Parking in Ocean Sands is the space provided with the house that you are renting. If you have more cars than spaces you will need to identify alternate parking outside Ocean Sands. There is no parking in the street due to the need to have room for emergency vehicles to access the homes. *Pools are subject to availability. DISTANCE TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & CONVENIENCES 5 Mins/1.4 Miles to Corolla Food Lion 10 Mins/5 Miles to Currituck Beach Lighthouse 40 Mins/23 Miles to the Wright Brothers National Memorial 1 Hr/27 Miles to Jockey's Ridge State Park 38 Mins/24 Miles to H2OBX Waterpark 2 Hrs/80 Miles to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse 2 Hrs/82 Miles to Cape Point 3 Hrs & 25/113 Miles to Ocracoke The Entire Home We Value our Guests Privacy but are Available if Needed. Within the week leading up to your check-in date, you will receive an email with arrival and departure instructions. It will include the property address, the keyless lock code (as long as your reservation is paid in full), a list of things to bring and other helpful information. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Minimum Age to Rent: 25 Family Groups Only Personal email address and signed lease are required to confirm reservation. Reservations not confirmed within 48 hours will be considered guest cancellation and will be reported to Airbnb as such. This email will provide instructions to add optional extras, such as travel interruption insurance, pet fee for additional pets at pet-friendly homes*, early check-in fee*, late check-out fee*, pool heat fee*, for applicable homes. *Only applies to certain homes. Pet Friendly or No Pets is specified in the Things to Know section. Early check-in and late check-out are only applicable on homes with 5 bedrooms or less. Please inquire to see if the pool is able to be heated. For 2023, Seaside Vacations will open all private pools (heated and unheated) beginning the weekend of April 15, 2023 and close all pools (heated and unheated) the weekend of October 14, 2023 unless otherwise noted in the listing.* For 2024, Seaside Vacations will open all private pools (heated and unheated) on March 31, 2024* and close all pools (heated and unheated) the weekend of October 12, 2024.* *Please note: Pool open and close dates are approximate and are not guaranteed to open or close on the dates specified above. Heated service for private pools is only available on homes that offer pool heat as an amenity (inquire with us) and requires one week’s notice prior to your date of arrival. There is an additional fee to heat the pool. Cost varies according to pool size. Please reach out to us to find out the cost to heat a specific pool. Most pool heaters heat five to eight degrees above outside air temperatures. Outdoor community pools are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the exact date for each community pool varies. Reach out to us for exact dates. The Outer Banks is a remote location with natural surroundings. Therefore, some pests, including Palmetto Bugs and midges, are common to the area and may be found inside homes.