Location: Carova, Northern Coast & Outer Banks, Coastal, North Carolina, USA (Oceanfront) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3 Baths (Sleeps 9-12)
Keywords: House
Fabulous oceanfront location in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Recently renovated 4 bedroom home plus loft. Sleeps 12. This home has had $200k+ in renovations done over the last few years, including 2 entirely new kitchens, a new hot tub, new floors, a new children's bedroom , two new master bedrooms, new Queen bedroom furniture, new decks and siding, and fresh paint! Outside lies the best part: The oceanfront location with a high dune, wide beach and the privacy that one desires in coming to the beaches of the 4 Wheel Drive area. This is also a wild horse sanctuary-the horses roam freely and they will come to visit!
Relax, Swim, windsurf, sail, water ski, jet ski, canoe, kayak, golf, miniature golf, ATV and lighthouse tours, shopping, restaurants, marinas, hang-gliding, see the wild horses, stroll on the beach, fish, watch the sunrise and sunset from the decks or the dune, sit in the hot tub, play horseshoes or croquet, or just sit on the beach and get a tan while building sandcastles. Visit Duck and Carolla villages, Whalehead Club, Alligator River Nature Refuge, Wright Brothers National Memorial, Audobon Nature Sanctuary,Nags Head and Kitty Hawk.
Please Note: A 4WD VEHICLE IS NEEDED AS ONE DRIVES ON THE BEACH TO REACH THE HOUSE!
Now with unlimited national long distance calling, and a high speed internet, including Wi Fi access (bring your own computer). Linens are available for an economical $125/stay. NC tax is 12.75%. Pet fee is $75/pet,
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking : Carport
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed : Sleeps two on bottom, one on top
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV (4)
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- Video Game Console : X-Box and Sony Playstation
- Video Games : X-Box and Playstation games
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : One on second level, one on third level.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (3) : Three level
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Beach View
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- There are two master Bedrooms each with King sized beds. Kids bedroom bunk bed sleeps 3. Linens are avialable for $125/stay.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : $75/pet fee.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Located in a Wild Horse Sanctuary!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan.7-April 13. 2012 $1150/week
April 14-May 4, 2012 $1300/week
May 5-May 25, 2012 $1500/week
May 26-June 1, 2012 $1800/week
June 2-8 $2300/week
June 16-22 $2900/week
June 23-August 24, 2012 $3395/week
Aug.25-31 $$2900/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront Outer Banks Getaway, 4wd Area
Year Purchased: 2003
Why the Owner Chose Carova
Beautiful outdoors area with lots of things to do with the family.
The Unique Benefits at this House
This is a great family vacation destination. There are lots of activities in the area, a great, uncrowded beach, and lots of nature.
Owner's Map of Carova
I am a physician in Maine with 4 small children whom I have taken, along with two big dogs, to vacation at this house.
Property Photos
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- Wild Horses on the Beach - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home
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- Oceanfront Renovated Home - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home
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- One of three Master Bedrooms - Oceanfront Outer Banks Home
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- Second Master suite
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- Third Master bedroom
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- Top Level Kitchen
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- Living Room with Cathedral Ceiling, from Loft
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- Sunrise from House
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- Oceanfront side of the house with photo of hot tub in the side
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- Second King Bedroom
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- Middle level Living Room
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- Entertainment area, Middle Level Living Room
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- Third Level Master Suite
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- Third Level Living Room
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- Ocean, Dune, and Deck from Third Level Living Room
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- Ocean and Dune from Loft
Traveler Reviews (18)
Relax, relax, relax............
Guest: DGK9s
(New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 09/01/07
Review Submitted: 09/26/07
This house was everything advertised and more. the drive up the beach was long but well worth the trip! Low tide is definatley the best time to travel but I didn't have much trouble having to go up higher on the beach if the tide was coming in. I would suggest if you drive higher on the beach (closer to the dunes) in the softer sand that you do let air out of your tires, 20 psi is plenty to keep you from getting stuck and ALWAYS use 4 wheel drive. I had not taken a vaction in probably 5 years and this was a great way to get back into the swing of things. I am planning on a return trip next year! Also, the 2 individuals over seeing the propery during my stay were terrific, any time I had a question or needed anything they were just a phone call away and they came over within a few hours to deal with any problem or concern. This is a great house to rent if you have a dog(s), a short trip over the dune to the beach and you are at the water. The porches have great views and the steps can be easily blocked off with a baby gate so the pooches can hang out on the deck without escaping into the yard or like mine would have done, if given the chance: Head to the ocean for a swim that they never could get enough of! Terrific place can not say enough good things! Looking forward to my next visit!
Recommended for:
Best Beach Vacation Ever!
Guest: Patricia W.
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
I've never rented a home on the beach before and did not know what to expect, but I did conjure visions of what I wanted it to be like and I was NOT disappointed! We invited my family with my 9 yr old nephew, and friends to join us for the week and everyone agreed that this was the best vacation ever! Very relaxing, quiet and tranquil, the uncrowded beach a sheer joy (although plenty of friendly people, think secluded rather than remote), terrific ocean swimming, kayaking and walking. The house was clean, clean, clean, with 2 kitchens that made it so easy for my brother's family in the morning...yet evenings we all gathered to cook upstairs and enjoy each other. Nicely appointed, but not so that you felt that you couldn't relax in it. We thought we would go sight-seeing, eat out, go to the movies, shopping...nah! We chose to stay to ourselves. Although a 10+ mile drive would take you to all those things. My favorite part was all the wildlife that abounds; pods of leaping dolphins, wild horses on the beach and in our backyard, crabs of all sorts, birds galore, only a couple of miles to the National wildlife refuge, and having our much domesticated (and spoiled) dogs with us just made it perfect! I expected to have to leash my dogs on the beach, but it was not necessary and no one complained, and the beach is well patrolled but as long as your dog is under your control they do not interfere. We were prompted by other reviews to bring our own cleaning, paper products, etc...so I did, but there are plenty of pots, pans, dishes, eating and cooking utensils. Also, people did leave left over amenities like dish detergent so we left ours too for others to share. Beach umbrellas and some beach chairs made it easy too. Don't forget bath tissue and soap and laundry detergent. Everyone agreed that the beds were great! A good night's sleep in a comfy bed is paramount for my happiness! I would like to share this advice; when they say let the air out of your tires before driving on the beach (there are NO roads)...let the air out of your tires! Our menfolk were unreasonably resistant to this idea, not having experienced beach driving before they thought it unnecessary with a 4-wheel vehicle. NECESSARY. So ladies, apply pressure to menfolk from the point you leave the road; let out at least 11 lbs in each tire to traverse the beach. All in all, we were so spoiled by Carova Beach and the house, I don't think we can stay in any other
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best Beach Vacation Ever!
Guest: Patricia W.
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/09/11
I've never rented a home on the beach before and did not know what to expect, but I did conjure visions of what I wanted it to be like and I was NOT disappointed! We invited my family with my 9 yr old nephew, and friends to join us for the week and everyone agreed that this was the best vacation ever! Very relaxing, quiet and tranquil, the uncrowded beach a sheer joy (although plenty of friendly people, think secluded rather than remote), terrific ocean swimming, kayaking and walking. The house was clean, clean, clean, with 2 kitchens that made it so easy for my brother's family in the morning...yet evenings we all gathered to cook upstairs and enjoy each other. Nicely appointed, but not so that you felt that you couldn't relax in it. We thought we would go sight-seeing, eat out, go to the movies, shopping...nah! We chose to stay to ourselves. Although a 10+ mile drive would take you to all those things. My favorite part was all the wildlife that abounds; pods of leaping dolphins, wild horses on the beach and in our backyard, crabs of all sorts, birds galore, only a couple of miles to the National wildlife refuge, and having our much domesticated (and spoiled) dogs with us just made it perfect! I expected to have to leash my dogs on the beach, but it was not necessary and no one complained, and the beach is well patrolled but as long as your dog is under your control they do not interfere. We were prompted by other reviews to bring our own cleaning, paper products, etc...so I did, but there are plenty of pots, pans, dishes, eating and cooking utensils. Also, people did leave left over amenities like dish detergent so we left ours too for others to share. Beach umbrellas and some beach chairs made it easy too. Don't forget bath tissue and soap and laundry detergent. Everyone agreed that the beds were great! A good night's sleep in a comfy bed is paramount for my happiness! I would like to share this advice; when they say let the air out of your tires before driving on the beach (there are NO roads)...let the air out of your tires! Our menfolk were unreasonably resistant to this idea, not having experienced beach driving before they thought it unnecessary with a 4-wheel vehicle. NECESSARY. So ladies, apply pressure to menfolk from the point you leave the road; let out at least 11 lbs in each tire to traverse the beach. All in all, we were so spoiled by Carova Beach and the house, I don't think we can stay in any other
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Family Reunion
Guest: Jax
(Jacksonville)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/22/11
This property was a perfect place for reuniting with our grown children and their families. The photographs of the property do it justice, as far as appearance, but cannot adequately convey how conducive this setting is for relaxing, laughing, reconnecting..... Another review mentioned bringing baby gates. This was a great tip. Our dogs and 10-month-old granddaughter had use of the balconies using a system of gates. Most of our meals came off the grill, with the Corolla farmers market providing fruits, veggies & desserts. At first I did not think to check in both kitchens when I searched for measuring spoons, colanders, cookies sheets, etc. There was a full complement of items for cooking--I just had to search in two places. Other review tips to heed: lower your tire pressure for sand driving and do bring a supply of paper products, garbage bags, soap, detergent,and some basic food items. It is a long drive down the beach, but also we did not want to leave our peaceful seclusion to trek down for supplies. I must say that the drives down the beach were always either scenic, or challenging, or entertaining with the wild ponies and sometimes all of the above. Each sunrise and sunset would find us cresting the dunes to capture the moment. If we had a large amount of gear we would use our SUV & drive around to the beach. We rented a surf board in Corolla and visited the lighthouse while we were there. This rental provides a unique experience and an opportunity to make some memories.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Relaxing Place
Guest: Debbie
(Hartsville, SC)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/16/11
My family and I had a great time! The drive down the beach (must have 4WD) was awesome. The house was clean and had everything we needed. We brought our 2 dogs and they loved it. We put a babygate at the top of the steps to keep them in. Remember to bring your food, paper products, and soaps. It is a long way back to town. The hot tub was great at night, after a day on the beach, unless you get sunburned (ouch) We cooked most of our meals on the grill and went shopping and ate out one day. Visited the Currituck Lighthouse. Mostly, just took it easy. We saw plenty of horses, even while laying out on beach! If you have a 4WD (with high clearance) and want a little something different, this is the place to be!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Spring Break 2011
Guest: Midwest Girl
(Indiana)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11
Review Submitted: 04/03/11
We rented this house for Spring Break 2011, and were very happy with it! The accomodations were great, and as advertised! Comfortable beds, clean house, great decks and furnishings. The loft has a TV with PlayStation and XBox for the kids. It became a makeshift mancave for our boys - they loved having their own space! We had a question/issue with the heat while we were there, and there was someone at the house to resolve the issue within 1 hour of calling! I don't think we could have asked for more. We saw horses on 3 days of that week, and most thrilling was seeing a mare with her baby! There are a lot of steps in this house and it's a pretty good hike over the dune to the beach, which you might want to consider if you have someone that's older or has trouble walking in your party. But as someone else mentioned, you can load people up and drive to the beach to avoid part of that. The beach is great - if you're looking to have space to yourself, this is a great choice! We ate out a few nights during the week. Given the time of year we were there, a lot of the seasonal places were not open just yet. We ate at Mulligan's and had great local seafood....probably the best we had while there. We also ate Awful Arthur's and The North Banks Restaurant and Raw Bar. All were good, but Mulligan's was the best! We took our dog with us - she loved the beach, had lots of area to run, and things to check out. You'll see it's a popular place for people to take their pets. The weather was a little cooler than I would have liked, but my boys put on sweatshirts and swim trunks and still had a great time playing in the surf! All in all, this is a great place to stay if you're looking for relaxation, secluded beach and great accommodations!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children.
Wonderful Getaway!
Guest: Starr
(Grovetown, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/26/10
Review Submitted: 12/09/10
We are already talking about a trip back! Loved the drive up the beach to get to the property. Once there, the house was very comfy, with nice big windows to bring in the outside, We went walking on the beach every day and found some awesome shells. We saw horses almost everyday, waking up to find them grazing in the backyard one morning. Also saw deer and an opossum. The house was exactly what we were looking for ....a place to unwind and let the stress disappear. And the stars!! They are incredible there, bright & seemingly so close you can reach out and touch them - definitely bringing a telescope next time. We drove a Ford F150 4x4 and had no problems. Saul was a joy! We didn't have any problems, but we did call him a couple of times to ask questions.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great place to get away from it all
Guest: MM
(Fairfax, VA)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10
Review Submitted: 09/28/10
We really enjoyed this great get away. Wild horses, long walks on the beach, shore fishing, sun bathing and Jacuzzi time. We BBQ'ed every night and watched the beautiful sunsets while grilling and enjoying some beverages. The beach house is quite large. There is also a neat loft room that overlooks the main living room area and you can also see the ocean waves from this level. The one thing I would recommend is that you get a tide chart before you arrive. The best time to travel on the beach is between the 2hrs before or 2hrs after low tide. Also make sure to lower your tire pressure to 15 or 20 PSI. These two things are a must.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, families with young children.
Great vacation!
Guest: Margi T.
(Troy, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/29/10
Review Submitted: 08/09/10
We stayed at this home at the end of May 2010. Beautiful home, peaceful location! Not many people in the area at all during our stay, and we saw horses daily! The weather was perfect the whole week. My only complaint was getting over the dune to the ocean and back. We ended up just loading up the Expedition and driving everyone to the beach and back. It's a little too much to walk with the kids, and that sand gets HOT! We would stay there again, definitely.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best Vacation by far!!
Guest: Geminiz
(Cambridge, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10
Review Submitted: 06/26/10
The beach house was exactly as described! Very relaxing and beautiful! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRIVE to beach house without 4WD!! Probably best advice I could give! Even though the drive was long on the beach it was really nice! The ocean is beautiful and seen wild horses everywhere! We had the chance to meet our property manager Saul who was very helpful and kind to us. It's really nice to know you could count on him if you needed him. We brought our dogs and they really loved being on the beach, balcony which we blocked off with baby gate, and they especially loved the loft! A short trip over the dune we enjoyed the ocean everyday! The weather was great and we also got to see dolphins! Watching the sunrise in morning was beautiful and loved the incredible views in front of the house. Very nice to see the ocean and wild horses outside from the huge windows. At night it was very relaxing and romantic to sit in the hot tub which is huge and amazing! My husband and I went with friends so it was really nice that we all had our own floors so the stairs didn't bother us. The bedrooms are really nice, great stocked kitchens, awesome whirlpool tub in one of Master bedrooms, and relaxing, comfortable furniture in both living rooms! This is truley a great place to get away with friends, family, couples, children, &/or pooches. We would love to come back one day and enjoy it all over again! Thanks so much for a great beach house and best vacation so far!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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