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Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    â€Ș9 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen

About this property

Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves!

Completed in 2019 and only recently shared as a rental, this beach cottage is the perfect family getaway! It's located at milepost 22.5 in the 4x4 area of Carova Beach (4x4 VEHICLE IS REQUIRED) just a couple minute walk from the beach.
The house has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and can sleep a maximum of 7 people but is best suited for 5 or less. There is a queen bed in the master bedroom and bunk beds with a trundle in the other bedroom. The couch in the living room can convert to a queen bed if you need extra space. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need and has seating for 4 people around the island. A full bathroom with sliding barn door completes the main level of the home.
Outside on the large covered deck is a swing and lounge area on one side with a table and charcoal grill on the other. On the ground level there is an outdoor shower and a comfy hammock to relax in. There is a storage room with an additional half bathroom and washer and dryer. To complete the outside and guaranteed to be a hit with the kids is a tree house, swing, and a zip line to stay busy for hours when you're not at the beach!

There is no internet, cable, or phone at the house. Antenna tv is included as well as a blueray player and assortment of movies, games, and puzzles. Shellnanigans is best suited for families with young children.

***The water issues have been fixed! A new Kinetico system was just installed and it has cleared up the water. There is still a UV light for added safety so the water is clear, safe, and drinkable.***

***Please bring your own linens, towels, and paper products. A welcome letter will be sent upon booking with additional details, but if you have questions please ask!***
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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 (limit 1 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number NA

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, while Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€Șhunters feast - ‬201 min drive
  • â€ȘSecond Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬12 min drive
  • â€ȘMc's bar - ‬22 min drive
  • â€ȘCrab Cantina - ‬198 min drive
  • â€ȘThe Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves!?

As of Mar 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves! on Apr 5, 2026 start from $209, 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.

What time is check-in at Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. False Cape State Park and False Cape Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn Z.

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

Great property!

Perfect place for our weekend getaway! Had everything we needed. No issues while there. Will probably book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Great location

Great location and very responsive owner. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Cozy place

House was very cozy, was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

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

Beautiful beach cottage.

We loved the cottage, so close to the beach and easy to make multiple trips. One day we went 3x, at sunrise, after lunch and at sunset. The sunrise walk was spectacular, mid day we put our beach chairs in the water and after the heat of the day the wild horses come out. Experiencing driving my truck on the 4x4 beach for this 70yr old woman is something I will always remember. Bring plenty of bottled water for drinking, as the sulfur odor/color is fine for bathing and cooking/making coffee, but I preferred to drink bottled.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Nice place for small family

Nice place with easy access to beach. Owner is very quick with answering any questions you may have.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Awesome place!

Me and my family had a wonderful time staying here on Carova Beach. This place was clean and ready to go for visitors and had everything needed to enjoy a nice secluded stay on the beach! Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sierra O.

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

Wonderful stay

It was a short walk/drive to the beach. Ants were a problem but communication/response with owner was quick. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

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

Loved!

The beach house is located a short walk off the beach in a semi secluded area with trees on left aide and 2 other homes on roght side of house and trees behind. The tree house and zip line were great. The house was clean. It does need some dishes gone through and added and or changed. The beds were firm but comfortable. The water did smell but that is to be expected with well water. All in all the house was great with an occassional horse sighting near by.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

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

It was a great

Small quinte house that had everything we need for a small vacation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey Ann R.

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

Beachy Horses

Beautiful property with quick beach access, a great place to watch the wild horses, best for small family. Property could use a good deep clean (I am pickier than most).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

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

Cute cottage by the ocean

House is small but a family of 4 fits comfortably . Loved being able to load my beach gear in the truck and drive to the beach. House was nestled in the trees on a quiet road but you could still hear the ocean from the deck! Never saw horses right at the house but there was evidence they had been there! Host was very easy to reach with any questions you may have. Would stay here again if we come back to Corolla!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larissa D.

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

Great Location

We loved being able to drive directly onto the beach. This house comes with everything you need. There are even beach chairs and umbrellas. The house was cute and perfect for my husband and I on our anniversary trip. We could have even brought the kids, they would have loved the tree house and zip line. We saw horses every day!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

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

Obx they way you should experience it!

Loved the location of the property. Well equipped, had everything we needed. Kiddo loved the Zipline and tree fort. Ac kept the place cold and comfortable. Being close to beach was awesome. New water system makes the water issues of past reviews a non issue now. Only negatives I have is outside was a bit cluttered with various wood and scraps from projects, and the neighbor house is a bit of an eye sore but the latter one is hard for this owner to control. Would definitely rent again or recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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

Overall nice stay in OBX

This beach home is in an awesome location, that is probably the best feature and hence why most people are headed to the OBX 4x4 anyways! Make sure you come with a good 4x4 vehicle, this will make or break your trip. The home is walking distance to the beach, but we enjoyed driving over daily, and close enough to hear the waves on the porch swing every morning. It is small, but cute, and does come with all the amenities needed for a nice budget friendly vacation. We saw horses almost daily walk by the home, which was fun to experience. We did have some cleanliness concerns, but the owner is very responsive and I do think he did his best to rectify something that was not entirely in his control, we didn’t let this ruin our trip in anyway, but was an issue. Also, some things are in need of minor repair and the property overall could use some TLC, especially outside, but nothing terrible. There is definitely more positive to this home than negative. I would recommend this VRBO as a great budget friendly option for small families, especially with young children.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewa N.

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

What a great little house for a family vacation!

We really enjoyed our stay! The kids loved the little tree house with the zip line. I really enjoyed sitting in the hammock and watching them zip past me! Lots of great giggles to be had. The porch was a great place to relax and enjoy the visiting horses. House was well stocked and comfortable. There is no internet or cable but if you are tech savvy you can hot spot off your phone and stream your subscription services off the smart TV. The walk to the beach was short and the drive even shorter! Lots of wildlife in the area. Deer, lizards and of course the horses. If you wake up early for the sunrise the walk will likely reward you with all kinds of OBX creatures. If you are looking for a no frills, all beach vacation with your family you can’t go wrong with this great little house. Be sure to bring all you need for your stay as the drive to Corolla is an easy 30-40 min drive one way. Stock up on your beverages, food, sun block, and bug spray(mosquitos come out at night and feast if your not prepared!) We really look forward to coming back next summer. The owner was more then accommodating with our special request and was quick to respond with any questions we had. Thank you “Shellnanagins” for a great week on the 4x4 beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Craig G.

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

Great location, but a home we will not stay in again

We are a family of four (2 small children) and avid travelers though vacation rentals. This is a new property, and would need some things addressed before anyone else should stay. Let me preface with we do not take leaving a negative review lightly, but in this case feel it is necessary. We were recommended not to drink the water by the owner after booking, to bring bottled water and expect an occasional tea like tint. In reality it was dark enough to stain clothes and make even showering unpleasant. In our opinion homes without suitable drinking water should not be permitted on VRBO. The owner did state he was going to try to fix the water while we were there but never confirmed if anything was done and the quality never improved. The home also was pretty obviously not professionally cleaned between stays as advertised. There were stained linens we are not confident were washed, dirty dishes in the cabinets, used dental floss in the bathroom, and a dirty shirt and pacifier behind the pillows of the master bed among other cleanliness issues. We spent our first hour cleaning and making child safe as well as our last few as whomever stays is asked to fully launder (not just start wash) and fold linens for the next guest. So you are trusting the previous guest on your linens, not a paid cleaning service, yet are charged a cleaning fee? The owners toiletries (razors, toothbrushes, etc) were also in the bathroom cabinet and the outdoor shower full of half used soaps and shampoos. It did not feel vacation rental ready and if this was not our only chance to get away and money non refundable at that point, we would have left.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Matthew W.

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

If you’re thinking of booking
..don’t.

When we first arrived outside, we noticed overflowing trash left in the cans. No biggie. When we actually started looking at the house inside, we noticed how filthy it was. Dirty dishes, moldy coffee pot on the counter, large boogers wiped on multiple walls, what looked to be dried vomit on the bathroom door & multiple stains on the mattress protectors & mattresses. The kids wanted to go to the beach so we made our way & I messaged the owner to let him know I was upset. He asked for pictures so my husband walked back to the home & snapped some pictures¬iced the trash was removed.The owner then told me it was just peeled paint & water stains. The trash was removed so our problems were “fixed”. I went back to the home & started to take more pictures to show him that the problems weren’t fixed. The bunk room had a trundle bed & when I pulled it out, something flew off of it under the bunk beds. I pulled the trundle completely out to take see & it was DISGUSTING. Food, trash, etc. We brought our own bedding but it was so bad I didn’t feel comfortable AT ALL sleeping there. I sent him the second batch of pictures including a second moldy coffee pot that was taken out from under the cabinet. He stopped responding at that point. We had to book a hotel for the night&a completely different rental for our week at the beach. He then messaged me telling me that we “turned the place upside down”. We put EVERYTHING back except the bedding(which we left in a hamper) & the coffee pot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mali W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to stay here again! Rob is an awesome host and we are already planning our next getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawneen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, saw a lot of horses
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

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

Unforgettable Getaway

This ended up becoming my family’s favorite vacation to date. The home is lovely, charming and peaceful. The location strikes a balance between adventure and relaxation. The area you’re staying at is a blank canvas with a five minute walk to a beach that feels like your own at times. It was perfect for me, my husband, our son, and our dog. Though we only knew it a week, the memories we made will last a lifetime!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivier T.

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

Toute une expĂ©rience, vraiment heureux d'y ĂȘtre allĂ©.

Le propriĂ©taire est une perle. Superbe communication et une personne courtoise. La propriĂ©tĂ© est trĂšs bien. C'est neuf! Nous avons Ă©tĂ© accueillis par un troupeau de chevaux sauvages. L'Ă©quipement du chalet est trĂšs bien. Il faut bien lire que c'est dans la section 4x4 de la plage. En suivant les recommandations, mon CRV, quoique un peu bas pour le chemin, a fait le travail avec son AWD. Naturellement, roues 19psi, suivre les traces, ne pas arrĂȘter inutilement et j'ajoute de dĂ©sactiver la fonction anti-patinage de la voiture est nĂ©cessaire. Stationner directement sur la plage, c'est merveilleux. Dans notre sĂ©jour, il ventait beaucoup et il y avait de fortes vagues. La propretĂ© du chalet semble beaucoup dĂ©pendre du locataire prĂ©cĂ©dent. Par exemple, beaucoup de vaisselle et d'ustensiles Ă©taient sales Ă  notre arrivĂ©e. On s'entend qu'avec le lave-vaisselle fourni, c'est rapidement nettoyĂ©. L'eau du robinet est de la couleur du sable. Ce qui fait que l'Ă©vier et la baignoire ont des taches d'eau. Il faut prĂ©voir s'apporter de l'eau pour boire. Sur place, il y a un distributeur d'eau et dans notre sĂ©jour, nous avions un rĂ©servoir plein. Nous avons beaucoup aimĂ©. Rarement aprĂšs un voyage je me dis que je serais restĂ© plus longtemps, mais cette fois, oui, j'aurais pris quelques jours de plus. Merci Ă  vous de nous avoir accueillis.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane L.

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

Very peaceful area, relaxing

My family and I enjoyed it a lot. The property was in a very peaceful area just minutes walk to beach. The owner responded to all our questions very quickly and very informative. It is a very beautiful area of the Outer banks. I would stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

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

Great for kids!

The kids loved the tree house and zip line! Very secluded! It’s a great place! The owner was very attentive and accommodating. Be sure to pack lots of food, water, sun screen and bug spray :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Budget friendly beach bungalow

My family of 4 had the best time on the 4x4 beach! This adorable beach bungalow is perfect for a family of 4. We have two small children (7 and 5), and they played in the tree fort and zip line for hours! They enjoyed sleeping on the bunk beds and pull out sofa! The home does not have wifi or cable, but we did watch movies at night. My husband and I enjoyed the hammock, and the quiet and cozy front porch. Great spot to play cards and games. The house was not super clean when we arrived, so we did do a quick cleaning before moving our stuff in. We were a little taken back by the water quality, but the homeowner assured us it was safe to use! We did wash dishes and laundry and all was fine. Communication with the home owner was super easy and he was very accommodating! We hope to be back next year and would totally rent here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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We built this home because we fell in love with Carova but struggled to find small homes that we could enjoy with just our family. This 2 bedroom house was the perfect solution! It has everything needed to comfortably enjoy all Carova has to offer. We've spent as much time as possible there over the last few years and decided it's time to share it with everyone. We hope it brings you as much joy as it has us!

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