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Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves!

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A treehouse with a swing hanging from a sturdy branch, surrounded by dense foliage.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden island with bar stools.
A bathroom with a shower curtain, a towel, and a door.
A room with a grey sectional sofa, two windows, a ceiling fan, and a desk with a blue top.
A wooden deck with two white Adirondack chairs and a small table, surrounded by a wooden railing.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 5 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Located near the sea, the property is also pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry companions along.

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep

    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.

  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bathtub

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Corolla, NC

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single 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!***
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

Property Registration Number NA
Property # 2671818vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Corolla Beach 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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hammered Drunk Bar and Grill OBX - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬198 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 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach Cottage a short walk from the waves! on 20 Jan 2027 start from £753, 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!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carova Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. False Cape State Park and Virginia Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A simple home at a good price. It was everything I needed for my extended weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, very private and peaceful. We loved it. Host had quick response time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot for our family of 4. The house was clean and in good shape. The host was very helpful with any questions we had. Definitely a place we would book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of four had the best time at Shellnanigans! This was our second year staying here, and we absolutely love it. The house is super affordable and located right on the 4x4 beach, which makes packing up and heading to the beach for the day so easy.We love how close the house is to the ocean, and it's the perfect size for our family of four. The house has all the basic necessities you need for a beach getaway, and the secluded, peaceful location gives you the best beach vibes.If your family is looking for a small, affordable beach bungalow to relax, sleep, and spend long days on the beach, this is the house for you! We made the best memories and can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and Quiet, straight glamping at the beach!! Layla loved it too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good 4x4 vehicle is a must it’s a little farther down the beach. Great location for us. The house is perfect size for a small family. The front porch is so peaceful and the best stargazing. Seeing the wild horses is the best! Kitchen had everything needed. Laundry downstairs with beach chairs, boogie boards. Will be going back! Had a great time! Good communication with great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

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Why they chose this property

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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