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Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage .

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Exterior
Living area
Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101954 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, False Cape State Park
    ‪21 min walk‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk room

4 Single Beds

Down Stairs Suite

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

upstairs bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage .

WANNA GET AWAY? Welcome to Teaches Retreat! Accessible by 4 x 4 only! Our cozy beach cottage set right behind the dunes where the horses roam free. Our 4 bedroom 3 bath home is the perfect getaway for you family vacation. Only a 300 foot walk to the beach! Just 10 miles from the end of the paved road you will find privacy and shade when desired and fun in the sun with our beautiful OBX weather and cooling trade winds. Located in the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, you won't find the privacy and beauty of the beach like you will here on Carova Beach.

*** Outdoor Shower with Changing room
***Fire pit with seating

*** Bedroom and Bath linens are provided***

*** Accessible by four-wheel-drive only***

*** 2 Parking permits provided with your stay, only required from may day through October **

A fee of $150 will be charged if the permit is lost or misplaced

Check out the Corolla visitor website for a complete listing of fun things to do in the outer banks.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 fee per dog 2 dog limit ,each dog under 50
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No steamed seafood in the house. A steamer pot and propane is provided for outside steaming.
Please no dogs on beds or furniture.
At time of departure put dirty dishes in dishwasher and please start.Strip beds of sheets and pillow cases start 1 load.all garbage bagged and put out

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Corolla, NC

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's Bay-Villa - ‬206 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬200 min drive
  • ‪Mermaids Reef Seafood Dump - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage . pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage .?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage .?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage . located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. False Cape State Park and False Cape Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED our stay here. The location was perfectly serene which is exactly what we were hoping for. We awoke every morning to horses in the yard and loved the very short walk to the beach. John was wonderful at providing the insights we needed for traversing the beach for the first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Christmas 2024

Great property just as listed. Had everything you need. Saw horses and other wildlife so a great Christmas stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Great location

What a great spot to unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Emma’s 25th Birthday

It was wonderful! Location was perfect! The house is just as described. John was a great host. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Perfect getaway

Great location, house is just off the beach and just off an access road. The wild horses visit the property frequently. It’s a terrific spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

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

Perfect

This is such a great place! So close to the beach, has everything you need for your stay and the horses come through the property daily!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selene T.

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

Eveything that we wanted and more

The home was very clean and well stocked. We loved the screened porch and proximity to the beach...only steps away. We could hear the waves and see the beautiful dunes and sunrise. My bucket list dream was to see the horses and we had horses in the yard everyday...including a baby. The house itself is very clean, beautifully laid out and had everything we ever needed. John was a great host and responsive to my questions which were few because it was such a simple booking and stay. HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing week, perfect location.

This was a great experience, at a great property. Its location is super convenient to the beach, a 2 second drive or a 1 minute walk, which ever you choose. The screened in porch was a daily start and end for both my wife and I - Great place to enjoy your coffee, as well as your evening cocktails. The wild horses were regular visitors to the yard, often standing right below you on the deck. We came over packed due to the distance back to civilization and stores (which was our main draw to Carova), but the house was extremely well stocked, even condiments and dry goods if needed. We wouldn’t hesitate to rent this house or from John again, in fact we are picking dates for next year already. Thanks again for the great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

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

So adventurous!

We had a great time! It took 30min using 4x4 on the beach to get here-it was so adventurous! We saw a lot of cars stuck that used AWD, so 4x4 is necessary. Because it was so adventurous to get here, it cut the crowds down,, we had the entire beach to ourselves for most days. We saw horses and the seashells were amazing. The house had everything we needed- even the things we forgot. The kids enjoyed playing ‘pirates’ and all the games. They also enjoyed having a TV in their bedroom. There was plenty of space; it was really perfect for what we needed. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christy ..

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

Teaches Retreat

The home owner was very friendly and helpful. We had to book and rebook this trip several times because of a hurricane and then personal reasons. We finally made it there last week. The property is almost to the Virginia border. You drive 9 miles up the beach to get to the property. The area is very beautiful. Its secluded. Not many people at all. Its a 30+ minute drive to the town if you want to eat out or grocery shop. We saw the wild horses everyday just about. They came right up to the property. The property itself is nice. Its older. Its quaint. There is a very nice fire pit area for a bonfire. There are a couple of different porch options to sit on. One screened in with a table and barstools and a couch and chair. The living room has a small sofa and a recliner and two rocking chairs. The kitchen is well equipped. There are 3 bedrooms. My daughter loved the room with the bunk beds (4). There was a master suite and another bedroom with a bathroom across the hall from it. The property does have a washer and dryer. All that being said, the property could use a little updating to spruce it up. Also, the porch areas need to be looked at. The porch off the kitchen had nails sticking up out of the flooring. The screened in porch ceiling was dingy. There is another suite at the bottom of the house that we found. That room is very nice too with a bed, bathroom and small living area with a poker table. All in all it is a charming house in a beautiful location. Just needs TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

CATCH FISH &.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent ! We really enjoyed our stay at teacher retreat. Hope to visit again !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time to teaches retreat. Had a great time once again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

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

Perfect

Excellent! The drive down the beach is overwhelming, but all in all.. great..great time. Communication with the owner was excellent, wild horses roamed, and saw Dolphins from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza A.

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

Comfy getaway

Teach's Retreat is a comfortable and homey beach getaway. We truly enjoyed our time there. The kitchen is well stocked with towels, linens, pots, pans, utensils and plates. There is even a spice rack that has a little bit of everything.. The proximity to the beach is a real bonus that allows the early risers to go for a sunrise stroll and return without much hassle. Hope to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Ejoyed our trip

Host was very responsive when we messaged him about a question and communicated with us beforehand to give us a heads up about new internet in the home and let us know where the new password was. It was evident the host cared about our stay and wanted it to be great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Relaxing escape with family

We had a great time! Beach was amazing. Location is gorgeous. Home is cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

First Visit of 2025

Our second off season stay at this amazing property. It has everything you need to enjoy your time at the Northern Outer Banks.Many wild horse visits as well as some deer this time!The host are great & the property is everything described and more. We will return again & again hopefully going forward.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great time at Carova

Good location. House very comfortable Had all we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Great location and great proximity to the beach

This is our third year staying at this property and we really enjoyed it. It's so close to the beach which we love. Great house that accommodates our family and another family perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

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

Beautiful Property

I recently stayed at a stunning property that truly exceeded my expectations. The house was beautifully decorated and well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The serene surroundings added to the charm, making it the perfect getaway. This property provided an unforgettable experience. The combination of a beautiful home, excellent amenities, and the wonderful presence of the horses made our stay truly special. Highly recommended! P.s a the horses decided to take a nap to the entrance to the downstairs and in front of the grill. Had to chance them off to cook hamburgers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

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

Our go to!

This is are 1 and only family trip every year and we wouldn’t stay any where else! The location is perfect! Horses come through the property daily and the house has everything we need! The host is very prompt and helpful! We love it here!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great Family Getaway

Clean, comfortable accommodations in a beautiful location. We had a great time with our 4 kids relaxing, exploring, and enjoying the beautiful surroundings including horses that visited the yard! The house was well stocked with everything you could need. I was particularly impressed with the kitchen. We cooked most nights and had every tool I could wish for. The hosts were thoughtful and helpful. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Lovely get away

Comfortable and clean home with a well-appointed kitchen, and plenty of towels. But the location was the best amenity. I would stay here again. No questtion. A very short walk to the beach and less than a mile to False Cape State Park. The owner/host proactively contacted me to advise me of high & low tides. It’s much easier to access the house at low tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great House!

Great location! Just a few steps from the ocean. The house was clean and well equipped. Everything was in working condition. We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

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

Perfect quaint cabin style that felt like home to me

Excellent location and access to the beach, horses almost every day in the yard. John was wonderful in communicating with me to navigate to his location since my nav system on my iphone would have landed me in the ocean! The dogs LOVED being on the porch looking at the horses, easy on and off to the beach. Just a nice homey feel to this "treasure" cabin. Argh!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Davis

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My wife and I enjoy Carova beach so much we decided to buy a house and share it with other families. I am a Navy Veteran and a retired Virginia Beach teacher. My wife is a retired ER nurse in Virginia Beach. We absolutely love Carova and have been visiting by boat for years. Once we found this house we knew it was a special place and we felt that this is where we wanted to spend our time with family. Since we cant spend every weekend at the beach we decided to share our experience with other families and listed our home on VRBO so hopefully they could make memories like my family has.

Why they chose this property

A unique cozy coastal beach cottage that reminds you of how close you are to the ocean surrounded by wild horses that room freely on the banks of Corova beach.

What makes this property unique

Cozy and welcoming. Probably one of the best furnished kitchens in Carova. More than just a rental property, it’s a home

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