At Victorian Fan Ta Sea, you'll unwind in a spacious Victorian beach house with multiple decks and private saltwater pool. Enjoy the cozy game room, updated kitchen appliances, or relax on the sun deck overlooking the ocean views. This Corolla retreat offers plenty of outdoor space for activities like horseback riding nearby at Corolla Wild Horse Tours.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10329 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Dear Summer… Pool, Walk to Beach, and Hot Tub
2026 Updates: New video games, refrigerator, and furniture in the Game Room; Mini-Fridge & Cabinet on the Porch; New Charcoal Grill; Bicycles & Beach Chairs for Guest Use!! 2025 Updates: New ping-pong table and foosball table for the game room; New furniture items (indoor and outdoor), fixtures, and decor for the 2025 season! Fresh paint in living areas, updated bathrooms, and new carpets on the stairs!
Vacation in Luxury Vacation like a celebrity when you book Dear Summer... (formerly Victorian Fan Ta Sea). Once featured on TLC's Jon & Kate Plus 8, this large Victorian-style rental is the perfect place to bring the whole family (and your four-legged best friend!) for a relaxing getaway. Less than 500 yards to the beach, a day of fun in the sun is just a short walk away.
Pull up to your beach cottage and park underneath one of two single-car carports and enjoy plenty of outdoor space to store your beach gear. Summers get hot in the OBX so you and your family will love lounging around in the huge (16' x 32') Private Pool and enjoying some friendly competition at the Ping Pong Table. A cozy Game Room with a half bath is the ideal place to pull out your favorite board game or have some fun with the Pool Table and Foosball Table. The convenient Wet Bar with a beverage fridge ensures snacks and cool drinks are at your fingertips. The laundry area is also located on this level.
Walk upstairs to the first level and enter into a large, decorated foyer. Rest comfortably in one of the 2 King Bedrooms or the plush Queen Bedroom. The Bunk Bedroom down the hall is a great place for the kids to hang out with a Pyramid Bunk and a Twin-Over-Twin Bunk Bed. Two Full Bathrooms are located between the bedrooms. Enjoy your quiet, peaceful mornings sipping coffee on the enclosed sundeck with a ceiling fan. Outside, the deck swing is the perfect place to chill after a long day of fun and there is plenty of covered deck space that wraps around the front and side of the house if you prefer to sit in the shade.
The great room on the top floor features a half bath and a huge dining room with seating for ten around the table. The modern kitchen is a great place to cook up your favorite meal and includes updated appliances, a coffee station with a drip coffee maker as well as Keurig and espresso, a blender, iron, ironing board, and a pantry closet for all your beach snacks. Take a seat in the lovely family room full of bright, natural light, so you can enjoy the sun even when it's too hot to sit directly outside, and take a nap on the sleeper sofa. A raised living room area on this level features a TV, fireplace, and tons of seating so the whole family can spend some time making memories together. An inviting King Master Suite with Full Bath completes the top level. Soak up the sea breeze and enjoy awesome ocean views from the outdoor decks wrapping around the side of your beach house. For ultimate serenity, take a dip in the bubbly hot tub under the covered outdoor gazebo complete with incredible views.
Vacation Fantasies Come True In Corolla Your family will love staying in Corolla. Away from the busiest parts of the OBX but still close to local attractions and great restaurants, there is something nearby that everyone in your party will enjoy. For a one of a kind OBX experience, drive a few minutes down the road to Corolla Wild Horse Tours and take an open-air safari-style tour to spot the Corolla wild horses. For something a little more daring, check out Corolla Adventure Park where the daredevils in your family can climb over 60 different obstacle courses and ride 8 zip lines. And of course, you can't stay in Corolla without visiting the Currituck Beach Lighthouse! For lunch, try Corolla Village Barbecue or Corolla Pizza & Deli. Stop by Fat Crabs Rib Company for dinner and enjoy fresh seafood platters, tasty ribs, or a combo steamer pot. With so many awesome activities to enjoy, your beach fantasy will become a reality when you book Dear Summer... (formerly Victorian Fan Ta Sea)!
Property Layout Top-Level: Living Room; Kitchen; Dining Room; Family Room/Den w/Sleeper Sofa; Half Bath; Master King Suite w/ Full Bathroom; Sun Deck; Covered Outdoor Gazebo Mid-Level: Large Foyer; King Bedroom; King Bedroom; Queen Bedroom; Bunk Bedroom w/Pyramid Bunk & Twin-Over-Twin Bunk; Full Bathroom; Full Bathroom; Covered Deck; Enclosed Sun Porch Ground-Level: 1-Car Carport; 1-Car Carport; Game Room w/Foosball Table & Pool Table; Laundry Area; Half Bath; Outdoor Half Bath w/ Outdoor Shower; Private Pool; Ping Pong Table Beds: 3 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Pyramid Bunk, 1 Twin-Over-Twin Bunk, 1 Sleeper Sofa
Villages at Ocean Hill Community Amenities: 2 Pools; Sound Beach; Basketball Court; Sports Court (Volleyball, Badminton, Shuffleboard & Four-Square); Sand Volleyball Court; Playground; 2-Mile Paved Bike Lane; Summer Snack Bar.
*Please note: Use of Villages at Ocean Hill Racquet Courts (tennis courts & pickleball courts) require a reservation, court rental fee, and cash deposit at the time of reservation. Guests who wish to use the Fitness Center must pay a key deposit and additional fee. Daily and weekly options are available. Please contact the Villages at Ocean Hill Fitness Center for more information.
Please note: Visitors should park in driveways and community parking. Overnight parking in community parking lots is prohibited. Parking permits are required for use of the oceanfront community parking lots.
*No RVs/trailers are permitted. Boats and trailers are permitted if parked inside a carport. Neither can be parked in the driveway or yard. Please refer to the community website for additional information.
*Pools are subject to availability.
DISTANCE TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & CONVENIENCES 10 Minutes/4.4 Miles to Corolla Food Lion 42 Minutes/22.3 Miles to Walmart 3 Minutes/1 Mile to Currituck Beach Lighthouse 50 Minutes/27.8 Miles to the Wright Brothers National Memorial 58 Minutes/32.2 Miles to Jockey's Ridge State Park 49 Minutes/29.3 Miles to H2OBX Waterpark 2 Hrs & 11 Minutes/87 Miles to Cape Point 2 Hrs & 5 Minutes/84.8 Miles to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Dog Info: This property allows up to 3 dogs max, up to 75 lbs., with an additional fee per dog.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Gym
Table tennis
Tennis
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Family Groups Only. We (Seaside Vacations) are a vacation realty company and per NC real-estate laws a signed lease is required.
The beach gear rental credit is available May 22 - September 25, 2026 at participating homes only.
2026 Private Pool Dates: March 28 - October 23
Community Pool Dates: generally Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Dates are approximate & are not guaranteed
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property is also known as
422712
About the area
Located in Corolla, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Raceway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Corolla travel guide
Is Dear Summer… Pool, Walk to Beach, and Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Dear Summer… Pool, Walk to Beach, and Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Dear Summer… Pool, Walk to Beach, and Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Dear Summer… Pool, Walk to Beach, and Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Dear Summer… Pool, Walk to Beach, and Hot Tub located?
This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck Beach, Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whale Head Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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