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

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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.
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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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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, while Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

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

Restaurants

  • ‪hunters feast - ‬195 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mc's bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬191 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach.?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach. on 11 Apr 2026 start from £190, 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 Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Amber P. Hester

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We have been vacationing on the Outer Banks with our family for over 30 years. We are excited to finally own and share with other families.

Why they chose this property

Escape to the Outer Banks to unplug and enjoy the peace and tranquility nature offers. The wild horses offer a unique experience that makes Carova so special.

What makes this property unique

Carova is a 4 x 4 area north of the Currituck lighthouse. If you love nature and the peace and tranquility it offers, you will love this area of the beach. A 20 minutes drive brings you to shops & restaurants in Corolla.

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