One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Private pool
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washer/dryer
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Bathroom 4
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets
Welcome to Summer Paws, a beautifully maintained semi-oceanfront vacation home on the 4x4 beaches of Carova Beach, Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach house sleeps 7 across three stories and 1,536 sq ft, featuring a private pool, hot tub, screened porch, and sweeping Atlantic views from three levels of wraparound decking. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required — approximately 9 miles up the 4x4 beach. Three-night minimum stays available in spring and fall. Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements Three bedrooms sleep 7 guests: two queen bedrooms with flat screen smart TVs, plus a third bedroom with a duo-bunk featuring a double bottom bunk and twin top bunk — perfect for kids. Flat screen TVs in every bedroom and the living room keep everyone entertained on rainy days. Private Pool, Hot Tub & Outdoor Spaces Cool off in the private pool (open late May through end of September), soak in the hot tub, or relax on the screened porch while watching wild horses wander past. Three levels of decking provide stunning ocean views throughout. Outdoor amenities include a charcoal grill, outdoor shower, outdoor furniture, and five beach chairs. Two beach parking passes included. Wildlife & Scenery Summer Paws sits in one of the most secluded stretches of the Northern Outer Banks, surrounded by wide open Atlantic shoreline and star-filled skies. The famous Corolla wild horses roam freely in this area and are frequently spotted near the property. No traffic, no crowds — just pure Carova Beach seclusion. Full Amenities Include:
Private pool and hot tub (open late May–end of September) Screened porch with wild horse and ocean views Three levels of wraparound decking Fully stocked kitchen Washer/dryer Wireless internet, flat screen smart TVs throughout Charcoal BBQ grill, outdoor shower, outdoor furniture Five beach chairs Linens and towels provided Free unlimited parking; two beach season passes included
Pet Policy: Up to two dogs considered with breed, age, and weight restrictions. Per-pet fee and refundable security deposit required. No cats. Check-In: Sunday. Three-night minimum available in spring and fall. No smoking. Fireplace not available for guest use. No graduation groups or events.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Property # 3639673
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 by the sea. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 9 min drive - 1.4 km
Restaurants
Chewbacca - 24 min drive
The Kitchen Witch Catering - 14 min drive
Crab Cantina - 193 min drive
hunters feast - 196 min drive
Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?
As of 8 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets on 9 Sept 2026 start from £342, 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 at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday 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 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was perfect for our family of 3 with room for more if needed! Will book again!
Alycia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
And we'd love to have you. Summer Paws is PERFECT for a small family! :-)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Courtney S.
24 Jul 2025
A week at summer paws...!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We love the tranquility of this special place, and summer paws is the perfect beach house for our family.
Courtney S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Randy P.
21 Jul 2025
Another great vacation at Summer Paws!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have rented this beautiful cottage several years in a row for our summer family vacation. The cottage is great! Mrs. James always is so great to work with!
House was beautiful and well kept and had front row views of the wild horses!
Brandon T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2023
The horses love that yard at Summer Paws!! I hope you and your family had a good week there. It is the perfect size for a single family. Please come again!
We had a wonderful time at this great beach house! The location is perfect - fairly secluded and quiet, but a very easy walk to the beach. The house is clean and well equipped. The pool and hot tub were both great. Sitting on one of the many decks and listening to the waves while horses wandered below was definitely my favorite part.
Kimberly B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Sounds pretty relaxing!! :-)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jill J.
19 Jul 2023
Great stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Laura was amazing and very responsive when contacted prior to our stay and during.
Jill J.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2023
Hey, that is my job. We try very hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible!!
Thanks for your nice words!! Hope you liked Summer Paws! It's a great house!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Randy P.
19 Jul 2023
Another Awesome vacation at summer paws
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our 3rd summer in a row vacationing at Summer paws cottage, and hope to continue renting it each summer. It fits our families needs and wants perfectly.
Our family’s 10th visit to the 4x4!
This house is wonderful! It is well cared for, charming, super clean, a well stocked kitchen and great house amenities. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the screened in porch. We were delighted when the horses visited a couple of times. It was a fabulous stay! Definitely will stay with Summer Paws again!
Karen K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2022
We love it when our guests LOVE the house they chose. The horses love that place as much as the guests!! But honestly, it is a well loved house and the owners have put heart and soul into it. I hope you will return again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Courtney S.
23 Jun 2023
Beach Trip June 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an amazing experience, and Laura has always been so helpful and kind. We had a wonderful time this year with our three children and fur baby!
Courtney S.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2023
Thanks so much for your review! We hope you will keep coming back to Summer Paws. It is the perfect house for a small family and fur baby!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anna M.
5 Jul 2018
Summer Paws Review
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great week a Summer Paws! It was a perfect family vacation, the house was clean an comfortable and we were steps away from the beach. I can't wait to come back.
Anna M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
SO glad you enjoyed your stay. We offer a repeat guest discount for your next visit. :-)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian W.
9 Jul 2024
Amazing stay !!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Laura was very helpful and answered all questions. The location was great. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only thing I would suggest is to have manuals or directions for things like hot tub and pool if something is wrong.
Brian W.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
THANKS for your review.
I remember we had some trouble with the hot tub being in economy mode during your stay. That happens when you press more than one button at a time!! So it's just a matter of using one finger on one hand to change the heat/jets, just so it doesn't accidentally get put in Economy mode. Maybe we should have a placard for when it accidentally happens. Pool operation on the other hand is definitely not something we should have anyone but the licensed pool operator handle. I hope you didn't encounter any trouble with the pool!
Anyway, we hope you enjoyed your stay and will come again!!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Greg D.
25 Jul 2017
Peaceful Escape and Awesome Beach Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My wife and I and our 2 daughters, and Sunny the dog had a great time. We were looking for a place that wasn't crowded, had a beach, allowed dogs, and was fun and relaxing. Summer Paws checked them all!!
Greg D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
THANKS Greg. Summer Paws is a pretty relaxing home. I hope you and your family will come back and visit again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicole W.
20 Aug 2024
Repeat Stay FANTASTIC!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
First and foremost this place is CLEAN! That is the main reason we return because I know that this house is very very clean, including all of the upholstered furniture. Laura and her husband are extremely available and attentive should any issues pop up which is a rare and much appreciated.
Nicole W.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2024
We LOVE your review!! :-) We work hard to make sure all of the houses are clean for our guests. It's important!! And we also LOVE our repeat guests. What is this? YEAR four? <3
This was our first visit to Carova Beach, and we loved it! We loved driving on the beach, the sand roads, and seeing the wild horses. They were in the yard everyday. You won't need to go on a horse tour if you stay at this property! :) It's a big plus to have the private pool to break up the day at the beach (especially with 2 kids)! Our Golden Retreiver and Bernedoodle loved their first trip to the beach and borrowing Saylor's Place for the week. It's a great place to truly relax and unwind!
ELYSE T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2020
Saylor was jealous that you all were there and he was stuck at home. But he's happy to share his pad!
We're so glad you all enjoyed your stay.
And thanks for the directions. !!! ;-)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Colin B.
28 Jun 2023
2nd Time.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our second time at Summer Paws and it was just as good as the first. We’d originally stayed in 2019 and were set for 2020 and we all know how that went! Aside from a different color the house was as clean and welcoming as we remembered.
Colin B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ashley B.
7 Jul 2025
Relaxing Beach Getaway !
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Summers Paws is a great rental. Slight ocean views from the top balcony. The screened in portion on top was great for the evening time. Rental was very clean and came equipped with everything that we needed for our stay. It is situated one row back from the beach, which, with being able to drive and park on the beach is not an issue at all. So handy to be able to load up the truck with beach gear and drive 1 minute to the beach. Carova cottages was fast to respond with any questions I had regarding our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing beach rental that is pet friendly. Our first time at Carova Beach and Summer Paws exceeded our expectations !
Ashley B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicole W.
23 Aug 2023
Extremely clean and Perfect!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed in Carova for several years and this was our first experience with Carova Cottages. Laura was extremely responsive, available and helpful. The property was perfect for our week and I was blown away at how clean and maintained this house was. The house was well fit with amenities and supplies. We stayed for a week and contacted Laura on the first day to rebook for next year. Thank you!
Nicole W.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
So funny... when we get a call the first day it may mean good or it may mean uh-oh. It was so cool that this was not only good, but "I'm not waiting a minute longer before I book this home for next year!!" Lol LOVE IT!! We'll see you in 2024!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scott F.
3 Oct 2024
Everything You Need for a Perfect Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Convenient and easy to make a reservation and communicate any questions/requests with the host. Received all the information needed to know exactly what to bring, arrival/departure expectations, and how to use the amenities. Cannot speak highly enough of the host and cannot think of a more prefect way to spend a week on the beach than SummerPaws - 5 minute walk (you can drive as well) to watch a sunrise or a sunset on the beach or otherwise enjoy the ocean; 5 to 7 minute walk to the local volunteer fire department to buy t-shirts, ice and other goodies; a hot tub and a pool for those times when you feel like staying closer to the house; a fantastic screened-in outdoor eating area off the uppermost level (enjoyed most of our meals there); and, most importantly for us, SummerPaws is a focal point for wild horse activity! The horses love hanging out all around the yard at SummerPaws. Was amazing! Highly, highly recommend SummerPaws as the place to stay for anyone wanting to vacation on Carova Beach.
Scott F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
John P.
16 Aug 2017
An Awesome Vacation!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We rented this house last-minute after our vacation in Avon was cancelled a day before our check-in date due to the disastrous power outage. I am so glad we happened upon this place. The house was very clean, the pool and hot tub were awesome after returning from the beach. And horses, if you're into them, every day, all day. This place must have the sweetest grass in OBX. It got to the point where they were 10 feet from us while we would grill every night. And the entire surface on the ground level under the house is a wood deck - great place to hang out. If you're worried that the house isn't on the beach, don't be. It is a close walk.I have nothing but positive things to say about the house and our stay. And Laura was awesome to deal with as well! Very friendly and responsive.
John P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
That lower level deck is getting RAVE reviews. I saw a corn hole game set up on the front part of that deck. The picnic was set up on the picnic table and the grill was smelling like heaven. The kids were enjoying the pool, just steps away! Under the house is not just for horses anymore! ;-)
What a great week at Summer Paws! The house was so clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We definitely could have used a pancake griddle though😊. A great feature of the house is an enclosed deck with a table and chairs. Our family ate dinner out there almost every night! You are literally a 1 min drive to beach, the house is located right next to a beach access. We had a group of 3 horses that came almost daily. One came up almost to the bottom deck, luckily we had the ropes on so he couldn’t get on! The beach is beautiful and we never had a problem with vehicles driving in front of us, they drive in back of your car. Make sure you have all of your necessities that you need with your or you’ll be driving 8 1/2 miles on the beach back to paved roads to a store. It took us 35 mins every time we needed to get onto paved roads, but it’s Definitely worth it, our family enjoyed every second of our time spent therel, and so did our dog, Lacie!
Lori D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2020
We sure are glad you enjoyed your stay. Pancake griddle is DEFINITELY on the buy list!! Funny how the horses love that house so much. That rope is across the lower deck so the horses will not help themselves to the shade under the house and leave you a present.!!
Hope you will come and visit again. We'd LOVE to have you.
Laura
Renting this house was one of the best decisions we have made! Staying on the 4x4 beach for the first time was an amazing adventure! My 4 year old loved to just go for drives on the beach! The horses are literally in the front yard every single day! Being out in the middle of no where and away from people and the hustle and bustle was exactly what my family needed.
Laura was so great that she is the reason we are renting and returning next year! She is very quick to respond and will do whatever she can to make your vacation enjoyable.
The house was very well stocked with pretty much everything you need! Tons of toys and games for little ones; the pool was very clean and very well taken care of - as was the hot tub. We had a few questions while we were there and a few minor instances where we needed to contact Laura - and she responded immediately. The house was very clean, the linens were not what you typically get from a rental (we were skeptical and brought our own just to be safe) but everything was perfect.
Thank you for a great week! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Amy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2020
THANKS so much. What a nice review. :-) You have a wonderful thing to look forward to for 11 months!! And I wonder how things will change for the FIVE year old next year. Boogie board may be in the future.. maybe surf board.? Start them young I have heard!! Thank you and see you next year!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Cooksburg, PA
14 Jun 2024
Summer Paws Is Not Horsin’ Around
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Oh, where to begin....Summer Paws is AMAZING and holds a very special place in our hearts! If you’re looking for a low-key, laidback, quiet place to stay - look no further than Summer Paws. This was our 2nd year in a row at Summer Paws as the house is perfect for our family of 4 and 2 fur babies! We loved our week so much last year that we decided to stay for 2 this year! The house is clean, well maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The horses visited every day and we even had a few sightings of a beautiful albino deer. This house is so perfectly located that you can easily walk to and from the beach if you don’t want to pack up and drive back and forth every time. We’ve worked with both property managers Laura and David between this year and last and they are both the absolute best!! So down to earth, kind and responsive. Already looking forward to 2025 🖤
A guest from Cooksburg, PA
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
I'm glad you love Summer Paws and YAY for returning for the third year!
Summer Paws is the perfect house for a small family!! That level one deck area is always shady and breezy. Such a nice place to hang out for an afternoon of pool and fun!
You are so nice!! We LOVE our repeat guests!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Suzi K.
23 May 2018
Great Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an excellent time spending a week away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Mom, dad and our 10 month old daughter truly enjoyed Summer Paws. The property was clean and well maintained. It was as closely baby proofed as a non-baby proofed house was. There are some games and puzzles for rainy days, as well as direct TV. Next time, we'd bring more to keep the baby occupied because pouring rainy days were a little rough. It was too cool for the pool, but the hot tub was perfect. The kitchen had pretty much every thing we needed. We brought our own crockpot to make freezer meals, which worked out very well. In the future, we would be better planned for the beach driving; tire gauge, quarters for air, etc... We would also be more mindful of the tide times. We would very much recommend this to friends, we already have.
Suzi K.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
THANKS for your nice review. I'll put your suggestions about having a tire gauge and quarters on my website. SOON we are supposed to have an air-up station at the end of the hard road. Hoping that comes true for 2018, but we are on island time!! LOL. 2019!! ?? In the meantime, I think the county is going to put some pumps in the Heritage Park. We'll stay tuned on that one.
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws.
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