Title: 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=180789&destination=Corolla%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=76517536&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! ## Photo gallery for 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! ![Beach - 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76517600/76517536/acb5403e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76517600/76517536/92997862.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76517600/76517536/73e45b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76517600/76517536/7d588614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76520000/76517600/76517536/w3867h2579x3y3-655b7f7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Shades by The Sea offers a cozy Corolla condo in the Ocean Sands community, with direct beach access and tennis facilities. Inside, beautiful beach-inspired décor creates a relaxed atmosphere, while the living area features ample seating and a flatscreen TV for movie nights. A covered balcony is perfect for sipping morning coffee or taking in ocean views. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7898 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​New for 2024: Couches. ​If you're looking for a cozy beach getaway, look no further than Shades by The Sea. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Corolla condo is located in the Seaside Villas community of Ocean Sands. As a guest at Shades by The Sea, you'll be able to enjoy community tennis and direct beach access in the Ocean Sands community. Plus, Shades by The Sea, is nearby Harris Teeter for convenient grocery trips and is close to local attractions like wild horse tours and shopping. A short drive north will take you to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and the historic Whalehead Club as well. ​​​​​​​ Inside Shades by The Sea, you'll find beautiful beach-inspired décor making you feel relaxed as soon as you arrive. The living area features ample seating and a flatscreen TV perfect for watching movies and shows with your friends and family. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals during your stay and there's plenty of seating at the dining room table for 6 as well as the breakfast bar with seating for 3\. Plus, Shades by The Sea features a covered, furnished balcony that's perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee while taking in the warm breeze of the OBX. When it's time to get some rest for the night, head to one of the two bedrooms for some shuteye. Additional amenities at Shades by The Sea include an in unit washer and dryer, Keurig coffee maker, and WiFi internet access. If you have a smaller group, Shades by The Sea is the perfect choice for your next Corolla vacation! Parking & Location Note: Shades by the Sea is located in the second building on the left, directly across from the beach access walkway. Parking for Shades by the Sea is located right beside the "Sealoft Village" sign, even though this unit is located in the "Seaside Villas" building. Distance to Beach: Approximately 75 Yards BEDDING: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Pyramid Bunk LEVEL 1: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, King Master Bedroom, Bedroom with Queen and Pyramid Bunk, Full Hall Bathroom. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the condo: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 898 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890500/890489/5d43276f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Outer Banks/ Corolla Pine Island - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet friendly 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews $119 nightly $134 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=890489&PinnedHotelID=890489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Porch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/199500/199445/bf9557f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Inn At Corolla Light Corolla Light - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 8.4 Very Good 674 reviews $139 nightly $157 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=199445&PinnedHotelID=199445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4810000/4806000/4805997/16227925.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shutters on the Banks Kill Devil Hills - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 1,733 reviews $86 nightly $98 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25&selected=4805997&PinnedHotelID=4805997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1340000/1336400/1336351/796917e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Ranch Resort Kill Devil Hills - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews $78 nightly $88 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=1336351&PinnedHotelID=1336351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37120000/37111300/37111293/52755d00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TownePlace Suites by Marriott Outer Banks Kill Devil Hills Kill Devil Hills - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews $134 nightly $151 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=37111293&PinnedHotelID=37111293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15583900/15583857/9ed9e990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Scape Beach and Golf Villas Sea Scape - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 148 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=15583857&PinnedHotelID=15583857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15900/15820/e82252a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk Outer Banks by IHG Kitty Hawk - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.4 Good 1,001 reviews $114 nightly $129 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=15820&PinnedHotelID=15820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48250800/48250793/4c490901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beacon Quarters by KEES Vacations Whalehead Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=48250793&PinnedHotelID=48250793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76300000/76299400/76299397/9f63965f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Corolla Village and the Beach! 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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 507679 ## About the neighborhood Located by the sea, this condo is in Ocean Sands, a neighborhood in Corolla. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center. Corolla Raceway and Nor'Banks Sailing are also worth visiting. [Visit our Corolla travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Corolla.dx180789) [View more Condo Rentals in Corolla](https://www.expedia.com/Corolla-Condos.d180789-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.30607%2C-75.80450&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z0NKbuKgAcBlqLQcZKGVnCMXB64=) Corolla, NC ### What's nearby - ![Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635979819890/d4d3d06b-150f-4f8e-be50-d3e0455542b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Corolla Beach 4 min drive \- 3.0 miles - ![Aerial view of Currituck Beach Lighthouse on an island surrounded by lush green trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298980/2c571927-5fe1-42bc-8b19-e216decac51f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Currituck Beach 7 min drive \- 5.4 miles - ![City Riga, Latvia. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 1845 - Shades by the Sea, Beautifully appointed Corolla condo with direct beach access! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda L. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our small family stay Close to beach . Within walking distance to where some other family members were staying ##### Linda L. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris O. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! Clean, comfortable, and convenient. Very short walk to the beach. Had a wonderful time, and absolutely would recommend! ##### Chris O. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris O. Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful! Our second stay here and we loved it just as much as the first time! ##### Chris O. 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