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Break'n Wind Beach House

Break'n Wind Beach House Great Room Fully Equipped Kitchen Driving on the beach - 4WD Required Wild Horses Roam Free in Carova Master Bedroom #1 Deck off MBR #1 First Floor Bedroom 2 Twin Beds shares bath with Living Room Master Bedroom #2 Margarita Machine!  Enjoy! Wood Fireplace for those chilly nights. Unobstructed View of Ocean

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Last updated: 05/08/2013
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  • Minimum stay:4-7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Welcome to Break'n Wind, a cozy three bedroom beachhouse located in the 4-wheel drive area north of Corolla, North Carolina. SEE OUR PERSONAL WEBSITE LINK LISTED ABOVE THE MAP & OWNER'S PROFILE SECTION!!

The house is a 3rd row oceanside home located 500' from the beach in North Swan Beach. Unobstructed views of the ocean. It is light and airy and has a WELL-EQUIPPED kitchen. Enjoy a glass of wine or your meals on the attached screened porch. Two Master bedrooms with queens, one with a deck. The main level bedroom has two twin beds and shares a bath. The sofa bed is comfortable, unlike some of those backbreakers you may have tried, this one sleeps nicely.

We also have an outdoor shower and dressing area. There is a fish cleaning area as well for those who like to fish. The house has a wood burning fireplace and a hot tub for those cool nights. We provide satellite TV in every bedroom and has free WiFi, domestic long distance lots of other freebies. Break'n Wind is the perfect house for couples or families. We like dogs and kids and we hope they will like the Wild Horses of Corolla that wander under our deck and over our yard on a daily basis. Bring your camera!

The house is just a minute's walk from one of the Atlantic Coast's most pristine beaches, protected from over development by being sandwiched between four near-wilderness areas - the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and North Carolina Estuarine Research Preserve to the south, and Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park to the north, just over the Virginia/North Carolina state line.

As would be expected from the area's name, a 4-wheel drive vehicle is a must for access to these beaches. The house is a 7 mile drive on the sand along the surf line from where North Carolina Route 12 ends just north of the Currituck Lighthouse.

From the end of Route 12, simply put your car into 4-wheel drive, cross through the cut in the dunes, and head north into the little remaining bit of paradise of this type left on the Atlantic Coast.

Part of 'paradise' is the existence on this beach of the only remaining herd of wild horses (121) left on the Atlantic Coast that is free to roam in residential areas. The horses on Ocracoke are penned, while those on the rest of the Atlantic seaboard are kept in national parks, where you can visit, but not live.

So come on down, bring a good book (bring two good books), feel the beach breeze drifting through your hair, and enjoy the most peaceful vacation available this side of the grave.

Keywords: Wild Horses, 3 BR, ocean view, Carova, 4WD

Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Meals

              • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

              Suitability

              • Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

                24 years old - minimum age limit. No exceptions....morecollapse

              Bedrooms

              • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 6-8
              • Bedroom 1
              • Bedroom 2
              • Bedroom 3
              • Convertible bed(s)
              • Details:

                Queen size Beds (2) Both with master baths. New Mattress in MBR #1., Twin or Single Beds (2) New Mattresses., Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Comfortable Queen sized pullout....morecollapse

              Bathrooms

              • 3.0 Bathrooms
              • Bathroom 1
              • Bathroom 2
              • Bathroom 3

              Kitchen & Dining

              • Refrigerator
              • Stove
              • Microwave
              • Toaster
              • Ice Maker

              Amenities

              • Iron & Board
              • Hair Dryer
              • Linens Provided

              Other Amenities

                  • Details:

                    Wild horses visit our house daily. Many freebies you won't get in other houses: Free towels linen service and WiFi. Lots of supplies available. For more info see our personal website link above the Map & Owner's Profile section....morecollapse

                  Entertainment

                  • VCR
                  • DVD Player
                  • Books
                  • Games
                  • Video Library

                  Communications

                  • Telephone

                  Pool & Spa

                      Outdoor Features

                      Theme

                      • Family
                      • Away From It All

                      Location & View

                          Activities

                          • Restaurants
                          • Fishing
                          • Wind-Surfing
                          • Parasailing
                          • Tennis
                          • Golf
                          • Swimming
                          • Surfing
                          • Kayaking
                          • Jet Skiing
                          • Boating
                          • Sight Seeing
                          • Wildlife Viewing
                          • Miniature Golf
                          • Shelling
                          • Shopping
                          • Cinemas
                          • Health/Beauty Spa
                          • Cycling
                          • Water Skiing

                          Other Activities

                              • Visit Currituck Lighthouse and Whalehead Club nearby.
                               

                              Reviews

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                              • Adventure and Serenity

                                Adventure and Serenity

                                • Guest NJ Cindy
                                • Date of stay 07/14/07
                                • Review Submitted 11/14/09
                                It is a long,bumpy ride to arrive, but once you do ahhhhhhhhh. Peace, quiet, huge expanses of beach that feel almost private, horses at your doorstep, views galore, dolphins, pelicans, I could go on and on. My parents, three children, one old golden retriever and I stayed for two weeks, and we only went into town twice. The house and surrounding area had more than enough to entertain us. The kids loved the tide pools and the horses and great kite-flying. The dog loved the freedom. And we "older" folks just loved the relaxing and being away from it all. The property is very accurately listed, nicely clean and well-maintained, and the owners were very accomodating. I would definitely recommend this property as long as you are willing to make the long, sometimes harrowing beach drive - it is not for the faint of heart! Also, we recommend the lighthouse climb. Again, a bit terrifying, but quite the experience.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 8/8

                              • Great rental!

                                Great rental!

                                • Guest Helene
                                • Date of stay 04/15/12
                                • Review Submitted 05/06/12
                                Sorry, this review is two weeks overdue. My husband and I had a super week at Breakin Wind with our two yellow labs. The house is very well equipped and the furnishings are beautiful and very comfortable, exactly as pictured . We so enjoyed the barbecue and jacuzzi on the outside deck. The views from every window always brought sightings of the wild horses and we even had them in our yard and under the carport. We loved our daily walks in the peace and quiet of this special area. Our dogs , Amber and Buddy LOVED running on the beach. The house has a great movie collection which we enjoyed taking advantage of. Although we never met Terra she was great about making sure we had what we needed and made us feel she was available if needed. We will be back with our kids next time to use those extra bedrooms!

                                Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                              • Heavenly Retreat

                                Heavenly Retreat

                                • Guest :)
                                • Date of stay 04/09/12
                                • Review Submitted 04/24/12
                                Truly fabulous, everything our family could have hoped for and more. A must stay getaway with a touch of home form home.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

                                Owner response: Thanks so much. We really try to make it feel like a home and not a rental property! Glad you enjoyed your stay!

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                              • Wonderful vacation getaway!!

                                Wonderful vacation getaway!!

                                • Guest Kim
                                • Date of stay 07/17/11
                                • Review Submitted 07/26/11
                                My boyfriend and I just spent a week at Break'n Wind and we had wonderful time! The house was very clean and included many add'l amenities that other rental homes do not. The owners are also very conscientious of your needs during your stay and are easily accessible if needed although we didn't have any need to contact them during our stay. Beach driving was an exciting experience as well as seeing the wild horses including several visits at the house! There are plenty of shops, restaurants, sightseeing and activities nearby in Corolla and Duck. I would highly recommend Break'n Wind to families, couples, and anyone looking for a memorable vacation; and don't forget the dog, they are welcome too!

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                              • Hiding out in "Break'N Wind"

                                Hiding out in "Break'N Wind"

                                • Guest DWS
                                • Date of stay 06/05/11
                                • Review Submitted 06/24/11
                                What a pleasant surprise to spend a week at this home. All the comforts and conveniences of going to visit grandma: the GRILL, the jacuzzi, the outdoor shower, the rockers on the deck, wireless internet, free U.S. phone, the screened-in porch, the surf boards, satellite TV, DVD/VHS library and players, iPod/MP3 dock, the wonderful master bedroom, beds, beds, beds, and the horses underneath the porch! Daily walks down the beach for miles and miles. Know the tides and put your tire pressure down below 20 and enjoy the 7 mile drive to the general store, ice cream shop and civilization. Very friendly community and helpful if you get stuck. Pizza can be delivered at mile marker 20 (lthough we enjoyed grilling every night instead). Propane service is one shed south and you are as isolated as you choose to be. Owners are quick to respond and the conditions were excellent. We will be back for another outing (the price was better than our neighbors were getting) and we thoroughly enjoyed the 7 days. You should too!

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

                                Owner response: Wow, that's news to me that pizza can now be delivered close to our house! Wonderful news. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                              • A Much Needed Breath of Fresh Air

                                A Much Needed Breath of Fresh Air

                                • Guest FIRST TIME OBX VISITORS
                                • Date of stay 03/30/11
                                • Review Submitted 05/30/11
                                THE place to get away from one's normal routines and yet be close enough to modern conveniences’ if needed. We planned on visiting the OBX during Spring Break and after some research, decided to go the whole 9 yards and venture into Carova. Our only mishap was expecting Spring weather, but receiving the aftertaste of a cold, wet and windy winter. The ride along the beach "highway" in driving rain was an exciting experience. We were very happy to find we had chosen a cozy home that had plenty of space for two adults, two teenagers and two Schnauzers. What a pleasure to walk onto the deck, down the steps and onto beach sand. Despite the weather, we found every excuse to take the dogs out for yet another beach stroll. Break'n Wind was the PERFECT choice, spotless, welcoming and definitely on our list for 2012.

                                Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                              • Breakn Wind

                                Breakn Wind

                                • Guest Carmen
                                • Date of stay 11/15/09
                                • Review Submitted 02/22/11
                                I know I am late getting to this but just had to write about this house. Very nice, comfortable, well maintained and pet friendly. We were there in November and we pretty much had the beach to ourselves. First time four wheeling on the sand but not too difficult at all...after the first day we had no problems driving on the sand. I just want to say that it was a great place to stay and would recommend it to others.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                              • family from Georgia

                                family from Georgia

                                • Guest marilyn G.
                                • Date of stay 11/23/10
                                • Review Submitted 12/01/10
                                What a vacation! I can't say enough good things about the house. Very clean and well stocked. The owners are fantastic to work with and were very patient with me considering how picky I am about where we stay. I would definetly return to this house. So comfy! The ride to the house is an unforgetable experience. So much fun!!! We just loved riding up and down the beach. try to get there before dark. We got there after dark and had never driven the beach before. We had to take it real slow because it was high tide and there is debris on the beach you have to dodge. You definetly have to have a 4x4. We have a Tahoe and it took to the beach great. The next day we drove it like pros.Had to drive up the beach a ways to see the horses. Watch out for the sandspurs they are wicked. We have totally fallen in love with this area. This house is a definite plus for a rental.The pics don't do it justice.Looks much nicer in person. Will definetly returnSOON!!!!

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                              • Wonderful Stay with two-legged and four-legged family.

                                Wonderful Stay with two-legged and four-legged family.

                                • Guest Labguy8
                                • Date of stay 09/26/10
                                • Review Submitted 10/21/10
                                We really enjoyed our stay at this property. My wife, my mom and our three labs had a wonderful week walking the beach, watching the horses and relaxing. I have never seen my dogs so tired! It is not an exaggeration about the horses being under your deck. One morning I took the dogs outside using the stairs on the deck and they started going crazy. I suspected that we had a horse under the house and sure enough that's what caused all of the commotion. I brought the dogs back upstairs and grabbed our camera. We have planned vacations for the next two years but would return and recommend this property.

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                              • One-of-a-kind experience!!

                                One-of-a-kind experience!!

                                • Guest crystal
                                • Date of stay 05/30/10
                                • Review Submitted 09/06/10
                                We've been to many beaches over the years--so glad we experienced this beach and home!! The home was very clean, didn't see any dog hair!! The horses came up to and under the house, all but 1 day!! The beach was clean, sparsely populated and an easy walk from the house. The horse flies were quite bothersome @ times as we travelled to or even on the beach. If you never were on a 4x4 beach--it's something different...frequently having to move beach toys/umbrellas, etc to stay with the tide to provide for the traffic flow of jeeps and trucks... Our children were alittle freaked out by all the crabs that they frequently stepped on and the sand sharks and skates that the fisherman were continously catching and throwing back in, but the abundance of shells/sand dollars/starfish were delightful for them to collect. The home was so fresh, with tasteful and new looking furnishings. The owners were so wonderul and quickly available--the dishwasher broke down soon after we arrived--a handyman came that day and we had a brand-new dishwasher ready to go by the next day!! Thank you for sharing!! It was a wonderful way to experience the best of the East Coast beaches!!!

                                Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

                                Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                               
                              Rental basis: Per property
                              Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                              Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                              Base Rate
                              4 night min stay
                              $163
                              $975
                              Pre-Season
                              May 12 - Jun 1
                              4 night min stay
                              $213
                              $1275
                              In-Season
                              Jun 2 - Jun 15
                              7 night min stay

                              $1775

                              Discounts: 14 nights or more $241 nightly

                              High Season
                              Jun 16 - Aug 10
                              7 night min stay

                              $1975

                              Discounts: 14 nights or more $286 nightly

                              In-Season
                              Aug 11 - Aug 17
                              7 night min stay

                              $1775
                              In-Season
                              Aug 18 - Aug 24
                              7 night min stay

                              $1575
                              In-Season
                              Aug 25 - Sep 7
                              7 night min stay

                              $1275

                              Discounts: 14 nights or more $173 nightly

                              Post Season
                              Sep 8 - Oct 12
                              7 night min stay

                              $1075

                              Discounts: 14 nights or more $146 nightly

                              Off Season
                              Oct 13 - Nov 23
                              4 night min stay
                              $163
                              $975

                              Discounts: 14 nights or more $132 nightly

                              Thanksgiving Week
                              Nov 24 - Nov 30
                              4 night min stay
                              $179
                              $1075
                              Off-Season
                              Mar 24 - May 11
                              4 night min stay
                              $163
                              $975

                              Additional information about rental rates

                              Sunday to Sunday rentals only.

                              Weekend rentals are 4 day minimum and are Wed-Sun.

                              Deposit of 1/2 of weekly rate reserves your week. Final deposit is due 30 days prior to reservation.


                              Additional Fees and Taxes:

                              $100 Dog fee - Includes 2 dogs

                              12.75% NC taxes


                              Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
                              Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                               

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                              Owner info

                              Year Purchased: 2002

                              About the owner: Lane grew up in the Outer Banks and Terra has been visiting here since the '70s. This is our second rental property. Lane is a retired Physicist and Terra is an Accountant. We lived in the Washington, DC area for many years and just recently moved to Elizabeth City, NC to be closer to the beach, but not too far away from our 4 beautiful daughters. Our interests include reading, gardening, traveling, cooking and taking care of our dog, Shrimp, and 4 cats. Lane and I hope that you will feel comfortable doing business with us. We try our best to respond to your inquiries and requests in a timely and friendly manner.

                              Why the Owner Chose Carova Beach:
                              We love the remoteness of the house and the terrific views. The house is the right size for our family.

                              The Unique Benefits at this House:
                              Seeing the wild horses everyday under the house is an unusual benefit. We love the sounds and sights of the ocean. We like driving on the beach and letting our dog run free by the ocean.

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                              • Break'n Wind Beach House

                                Break'n Wind Beach House

                              • Fully Equipped Kitchen

                                Fully Equipped Kitchen

                              • Wild Horses Roam Free in Carova

                                Wild Horses Roam Free in Carova

                              • Deck off MBR #1

                                Deck off MBR #1

                              • Master Bedroom #2

                                Master Bedroom #2

                              • Wood Fireplace for those chilly nights.

                                Wood Fireplace for those chilly nights.

                              • Great Room

                                Great Room

                              • Driving on the beach - 4WD Required

                                Driving on the beach - 4WD Required

                              • Master Bedroom #1

                                Master Bedroom #1

                              • First Floor Bedroom 2 Twin Beds shares bath with Living Room

                                First Floor Bedroom 2 Twin Beds shares bath with Living Room

                              • Margarita Machine!  Enjoy!

                                Margarita Machine! Enjoy!

                              • Unobstructed View of Ocean

                                Unobstructed View of Ocean

                              Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #162702

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                              $154 - $282 per night (USD)
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                              3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom
                              Sleeps 8


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