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Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach.

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Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view
Aerial view
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1- Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach.

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Located in the 4x4 area of Carova Beach, our home is sure to offer the perfect "Cool Change" for your next vacation. Situated on the canal, it offers plenty of water activities or a walk to the beach. Our home is located in the 4x4 area of the beach; a four-wheel drive vehicle is required. The Carova Beach Boat ramp and park are within walking distance, and our home is a popular spot for the wild horses to roam. Two beach passes are provided and must be returned at departure.
The space
Bedroom 1 -The Master bedroom has a queen-size bed and private bathroom.

Bedroom 2 - Queen-size bed.

Bedroom 3- Two twin beds with trundles.

2nd bathroom is in the hallway for guests in bedrooms 2 & 3.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire house.
Other things to note
Carova Beach is located in a remote area of the Outerbanks. Before arriving at our home, it is suggested that you bring your groceries and purchase gas. A grocery store, gas, shopping, and restaurants are about 20 minutes away in Corolla.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this cottage is in a rural area and 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. Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mc's bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪North End - ‬197 min drive
  • ‪farfrumworkin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬20 min walk

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. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time, the home was lovely and very accommodating. So close to the beach you could walk if you wanted too, yet tucked away very nicely. My family had a wonderful time, thank you for everything. Amber, the host, was equally accommodating and went out of her way to take care of us, even after the visit. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an outstanding property. We use vrbo a good bit and this home was the most well stocked we’ve ever seen. The location on the canal was perfect. The variety of wildlife we saw daily over 4 weeks was incredible. If you’re planning a trip to the 4x4 this is your place to be.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
Thank you! We are grateful for your stay and hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved this beautiful home and location! Our host was very responsive and friendly. We will definitely want to stay here again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you, and I highly recommend you to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, beautiful home, attentive host, dog friendly. Layout of home was perfect for fun and relaxation. Rental met all our needs. Got to see wild horses near and on the propery several times during our stay.
Wildlife in the canal. We could see them from the back deck.
Gorgeous sunset views.
So wonderful to see the horses.
Drive home from the rental. Beautiful beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy it, especially with great weather!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent, the house was clean and very cozy. Our host helped with any questions we had quickly. It was a perfect week to see horses out on the beach. I counted over 50 horses on the beach in different groups in one day. We also saw horses around the house. Overall, this house is the perfect place to stay. Not many rentals offer as much as she does. Once we figured out the best way to travel on the beach and which mile post (21 or Firestation road) to take to get to our house it was fun traveling on the beach. First time, we were wondering what we got ourselves into. New experience for us driving on the beach and parking your truck on the beach while you are enjoying the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home. We got to see the wild horses on our first morning! We were so close to the beach and really enjoyed how quiet it was.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
Thank you, So glad you were able to see the horses. We hope you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Wonderful house

Everything was perfect in the house! So many extra amenities made it even better. The house was clean and well organized and equipped for me and my daughter and son in law and the 3 kids. We had a beautiful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
Thank you! We hope you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is just as pictured! Beautifully maintained and has all the extras you could possibly need for an incredible beach trip! There were enough kayaks for our family of 5 to go out for the day too. We loved seeing the horses visit daily. The screened in deck was great for morning coffee and watching the horses. The downstairs deck is perfect for enjoying meals and hanging out after a day at the beach. We really enjoyed our stay at this house!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Kim was an outstanding guest and took great care of our home. We highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maia C.

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

Beautiful home

I always travel with my two dogs. The host had dog water bowls full when we arrived. I’ve never had a host go to that length. The kitchen was well equipped! We have nothing negative about this host or home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thank you, we hope you stay with us again!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tamaryn W.

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

Great House - Host Warning

Please advise that if you rent from this host you should take pictures of any damage included, otherwise you will be blamed and charged for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
I would advise if you see or have any issues that you reach out 24 hours after your check-in. Also, you brought dogs on our property without alerting us or paying the pet fee. My cleaners called and sent me pictures of dog poo left under a laundry basket. Additionally, our grill was left a mess, we had to bleach the tables and area around the grill. Lastly, you threw corn cobs out in the canal, and we have very strict codes on leaving food outside because of the wild horses. They can consume and this can kill them. My husband had to go out in the boat and collect all the corn cobs. I rarely leave negative reviews because I typically always have great renters, but when my cleaners called me, they were very upset. This is our home, so yes, I advise any renters staying on our property to leave it exactly as you found it and to be honest, if you’re bringing pets, you must pay the additional fee because my cleaners do a deep cleaning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

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

Cool Change was Perfect During an Unexpected Heat Wave

Cool Change was an air conditioned oasis during an unusually hot week in June with every amenity you could want or need, including a water cooler and perfectly scented Ocean Breeze body wash. We still were able to enjoy the back and front porches (the latter of which managed to be cool every afternoon) and dinner on the deck underneath the house. The kayaks and stand up paddleboard made our week even more fun and we had daily horse sightings in the yard and canal, including under the house once. We already are looking forward to returning next June!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Thank you, we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Picture Perfect

Can’t say enough positives about our stay at Cool Change. House is perfect location on the canal… beautiful sunsets every night. Short walk or drive to the beach. The house has everything you could possibly want or need. The screened in porch is perfect to share meals or just enjoy the tranquility of the canal. So many cute touches throughout the house from furnishings to decorations.Working with Amber was easy and she was super attentive. No one in our group had any complaints. Perfect vacation with family in a perfect location. We will definitely be back to Cool Change again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Thank you so much, Amy. It was a pleasure hosting you and so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience and vacation. We hope to host you again! Sincerely, Amber
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie K.

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

A Wonderful Experience

My husband, son, his wife, and granddaughter stayed at the house 7/5 till 7/12/25. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed to for our stay, and more. The house was located close enough to the beach that we could walk if not taking a load with us. Or could drive if we wanted to load up the beach chairs, cooler, and toys. As advertised, there was a small herd of horses that visited our yard at one time or another almost every day. If not, we saw horses on our walks or drives on the beach. Spent a lot of time on the back deck watching the wildlife on the canal. Fire and rescue close by sold tee shirts and ice if needed. This was our first visit to the Outer Banks, and would like to visit again in the future. Would definitely stay in this house again if available. Driving on the beach was quite an adjustment for us, but we were pros by the time we left for home! We even tried the kayaks one day, and very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review and we hope you had a wonderful trip and that you stay with us again. Thank you for being a great guest, and I highly recommend to other host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2025
Thank you
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