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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Beach
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

BUNK ROOM

4 Twin Bunk Beds

KING BEDROOM

1 King Bed

QUEEN BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

OUTDOOR SHOWER

Towels provided · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach

Four Wheel Drive Beach! This beach house with wrap around decks overlooks the Atlantic Ocean & Currituck sound. Spacious living room with cathedral ceiling and panoramic views. Watch wild horses in the front yard! Fish and swim in the ocean! Corolla's 4WD Breach is a different world! No traffic. See millions of stars without street lights to diminish the spectacle. Located three miles from the "paved road" the house is only accessible by four wheel drive. Fully equipped kitchen, central air & heat, linens, WIFI, TV in family room and each bedroom, BBQ charcoal grills. Three full baths plus private outdoor shower. Three bedrooms feature: king bed, queen bed and two full bunk beds. Some dogs ok with $200 deposit.

Non-4WD vehicle storage is conveniently available at North Beach Recovery 252-453-0573. Call for rates.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also worth visiting. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Corolla, NC

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Lights Bakery - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Garden - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach on May 10, 2026 start from $487, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. Estuarine Nature Walk is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer get away

Great location and nice view, place was very clean and pleasant to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in an amazing location

Loved the house and the location. Kids loved seeing the ponies daily and loved the beach. Absolutely would come back again. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricruz Santos M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Every year vacation

We have a very nice stay, property was amazing it was neat and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience!

What a special location to view the wild horses!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views ALL AROUND!

We had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect. We had views of the sunrise and sunset and saw horses every day. The house was clean and it was a great layout for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with amazing views. Horses seen daily. Very clean and spacious. Excellent communication with the host. Had an amazing time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corolla get away

Great location and experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kara k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing deck and perfect location

The house was pretty perfect! Really enjoyed the house and especially the upper deck - great tho kind of obstructed ocean views, easy to drive OR walk to the beach!! Really enjoyed our stay, thanks so much to the hosts and property manager!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The drive down the 4x4 beach was amazing. The property was easily located to the beach. Spacious, clean and amazing views of the ocean, dunes and wild horses. I was able to go bearfoot all week. The entire family of 7 enjoyed themselves and we will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal wild horse experience

What an amazing experience! The wild horses came by the house almost every day. The 4-wheel drive beach was so much fun too! My dog and I both found our happy place here. Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay at your house!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

We had an amazing time on our trip! We had a full days worth of horse viewing, with horses right in the yard area. The beach is a short drive past the dunes, making it super easy to head over to the beach for the day! Beautiful views despite not being directly on the beach! House was super cute and fit all of our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

My family and I loved our stay in Corova. Driving on the beaches and seeing the wild horses were amazing. The house was perfect for my family. It was clean, kitchen was well stocked with tools, which is helpful since there’s no restaurants on Corova, plenty of room and great porches to view the scenery. I would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gina S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Corolla

Great location and loved that the horses came right up to the house! Just a little bummed with how dirty it was and there was no hot tub as advertised on the listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique fantastic getaway!

Where else can you wake up to see wild horses cruising around your neighborhood, take an endless walk on the beach and have peace and quiet? Plus getting to drive on the beach! So fun! The house is all you need. Plenty of kitchen tools. Old charcoal grills but they worked. Beds are comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing week

We were looking for a quiet family vacation. This was exactly what we needed. Three mornings. The horses were right up on the property. Short walk to the beach. You are also able to drive up to the beach with your supplies for the day, such as a cooler with food and drinks and a shade canopy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

Went for a long weekend, short trip with the family for a nearby beach-vacation. Had never been to Corolla before. The house was perfect for our family group. Kids are a little high impact, so we are sometimes nervous about being in someone's home, but I think it (and they) came out okay. Driving on the sand was an adventure and the wild horses were welcome additions to the scenery. House location was tranquil but still had good views of the ocean and surrounding dunes. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family vacation

We would recommend this little hidden gem to anyone looking to get away with family and/or friends. If you like quiet, this is the place for you. The house was clean and offered everything you needed. And the beach was within walking distance as well. We were visited by the wild horses that roam the area almost every day of our stay. Just amazing. The sun rises were amazing as well as the clear skies and stars at night - we enjoyed both from the spacious deck surrounding the house. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Present

Wonderful family vacation. We saw horses every day and even had them in our side yard. We were only a five minute walk to the beach. The only issue was that the listed place to store vehicles no longer existed and but we were able to find a place. All in all it was a great time on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4x4 adventure

Love that we could see the beach from the deck and could hear the waves crashing. I would suggest changing the directions you give. Its so much easier to turn at mile marker 16. Easy beach access and private. Loved the horses! They came right up in the yard. Please follow the riles and enjoy them from a distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much fun

The house is beautiful and there are horses around frequently. It’s quiet and peaceful. Driving the beach was out of my comfort zone but it ended up being no issue. There is no equipment at the air-down station in town to help you let air out, so we used the air-up station.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Walk on the Wild Side

None of us had driven a 4x4, so renting a Mercedes to fit six was the first adventure. Eric was quick to calm our fears about arriving near high tide with extra instructions and directions. We were greeted by horses before we arrived at the house, and the harem visited us multiple times a day. Our 7 and 12 yo grandchildren were enthralled. The house was well-equipped and quite spacious for our group of six. The beach was deserted for our early morning and evening walks. And the birder in me had a grand time watching pelicans and sanderlings, eagles and osprey. Visiting this wild place is a privilege. Drive below the speed limit. We were devastated to hear of the death of a stallion soon after our departure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House on the beach

The house is in an amazing spot to watch the sunrise. A beach permit is provided to park on the beach. Even though the house is in walking distance it is nice to park on the beach and spend the day relaxing. We didn't not want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Incredible location and wonderful house. Management staff were very helpful and communicative. Would definitely stay there again. Wild horses surrounded the house every evening. The safari tours were a little annoying as they passed through every 20 minutes or so, but otherwise it was an incredible experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mugdha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best decision we made!

This house was absolutely perfect for our family visit to Corolla. The location of the house is on point; 5 minute walk from the beach, and not too far of a drive from the paved road. The sand path was actually pretty easy to navigate; both Google Maps and the host sent us super clear directions. And of course, the best part -- WILD HORSES EVERYWHERE! We saw them all day, every day of our stay. On our way out, around 10am, we saw a huge group of 7 horses just taking a morning stroll along the beach right in front of the house. The house was a perfect beach house with a super fun layout. We also had access to a bunch of fun beach toys and equipment that we thoroughly enjoyed. The top balcony gave us one of the best views of the Milky Way and Perseids meteor shower RIGHT above our heads. Definitely a must-stay for anyone who is visiting the Outer Banks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathleen W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Vacation

Location of this home is amazing, we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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