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FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi

Beachfront holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Exterior
More Ocean views
Plenty of seating.
One of four King bedrooms with ocean views, private bath, and deck access.
Don't forget the nightswim with the pool light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 203236 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Beach
  • Place, False Cape State Park
  • Place, Currituck Beach

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Duobunk Bedroom #7

2 Double Beds

Duobunk Bedroom #8

2 Double Beds

Oceanview King Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Oceanview King Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Ocean view King Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Ocean view King Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Oceanview Queen Bedroom #5

1 Queen Bed

Oceanview Queen Bedroom #6

1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms

Duo bunk Bathroom #7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Duo bunk Bathroom #8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Queen Bathroom #5

Toilet · Shower only

Master Queen Bathroom #6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi

COME DOWN AND ENJOY AN AREA UNLIKE ANY OTHER ON THE EAST COAST. Grab the family and drive your four wheel drive type vehicle to the edge of the pavement, shift into that four wheel drive or the AWD that you don't use enough, and set out for your family adventure up the beautiful sandy coast of eastern North Carolina. Experience the beach like it used to be for our great grandparents, wide open and free. **WARNING; After coming to this beach, every other beach you visit in your life will probably feel "crowded"** This area is also home to multiple bird sanctuaries and home to the wild Corolla horses, North Carolina's official state horses. These horses are believed to be descendants of wild mustangs brought over from Europe many, many years ago. They are absolutely beautiful animals and roam the area at will. Note: We hate added fees that some houses like to add at the end. We have heard from our past guests that they also hate these fees. Please keep that in mind when comparing houses. Linens, maintenance, cleaning, pool, and pet fee are already included. No nickle and diming here. We also rent Saturday to Saturday in the summer (May to September) so we can help as many families as possible enjoy the beach. Our house is located about 7 miles up the coast from the end of the pavement along one of the widest areas of beach in the area. We chose this lot because it is highly elevated and gives great ocean views from all decks. When you arrive at the house you will enjoy all the modern amenities of today plus some. This elevated semi-oceanfront (one lot back) home features eight bedroom (4 Master King Ocean view bedrooms, 2 Master Queen Ocean view Bedrooms, 2 Duo bunk Bedrooms). There will be no fighting over bathrooms as every room has its own master bath. (This saves so much tension when travelling with extended family or friends. We included this when custom designing the house as I believe this is a must have.) All the king and queen rooms also have direct access to deck with ocean views. ( Another must have with large groups. ) The sunrise is literally just outside your door. The large kitchen will make any Chef smile with joy with an over sized double oven, two dishwashers, two refrigerator/freezers and a wine fridge. Two icemakers for those frozen drinks also. When is the last time you cooked and had views of the Atlantic Ocean just out the window? No better coffee brewing view around:) The dining room is very well sized with seating for the entire family with windows that allow you to watch the sunset over the woodlands to the west. Bring some popcorn, because the kids will absolutely enjoy movie night with the family in your own personal big screen theater room. It can get pretty intense and loud though if watching sporting events. Mom and dad will love having the private pool and hot tub to relax in with the family without worrying about sharing it with anyone else. No community pool here! This house was built with the sole purpose of making family memories that last. The beach is a short walk down an unimproved easement directly in front of the house or we always hop in the car and tailgate for the day. Hanging out at the beach with the family is sooo much fun. There is some limited parking for a family member or two that do not have a four wheel drive vehicles for a nominal charge about 8 miles from the house. The beach and house are also very pet friendly. We absolutely hate pet fees and don't charge extra to bring you canine family member. Sorry, but no cats allowed. Pool is open March thru October. Please note all maintenance and cleaning fees are included. Once you visit, we truly believe you will be back like many of our previous guests. Even if you do not rent our house, you need to experience this area sometime in your life. We would love to help you with your vacation fun.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beach by house goes out gradual
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Events

Events allowed
Small weddings available upon owner's approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Two well behaved dogs (>75lbs with owner approval)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed in house.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small weddings available upon owner's approval.
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 holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Corolla, NC

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pearl's Bay-Villa - ‬193 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬187 min drive
  • ‪Beach Week - ‬42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. False Cape Beach and False Cape State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura L. W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time! The surf was rough while we were there and we truly needed 4x4 vehicles! We saw lots of wild horses and enjoyed the beach, pool, and hot tub (even with the windy weather conditions)! It was truly a trip to remember!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Family Vacation

Very nice house and location to the beach. Recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Great Memories

This is the second stay at this house for our group. We enjoyed the stay just as much the second time. The house had everything we needed, no one had any complaints. Many laughs and lots of sun. great rental and great communication with Tracy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory T.

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

Winter Vacation

Was awesome to get back to the beach, the house was amazing, and got to see the wild horses
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

B L.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole M.

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

Great place to stay!

Had an amazing vacation! Perfect place to stay with short distance to the beach! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was very clean! We LOVED being on the 4x4 beach! Driving on the beach is the only way to beach for us after this trip, it was so convenient. We saw wild horses every day and it was pretty cool. Little kids went nuts each time. Having two fridges, two dish washers, a large pantry, and a wine fridge was great!! Tons of space for everything. Bring hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and dish soap!! There is none at the house.We did have some minor disappointments; we felt like the listing photos were a bit outdated after getting to the property. There’s been a lot of new houses built since the pictures were taken so the views of the ocean are more obstructed than we expected. We had a small issue with a tub not draining, we messaged maintenance like the instructions said but had no response. A family member ended up resolving the issue but it’s a bummer that maintenance didn’t even get back to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLORIA M.

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

A great experience that we will never forget.

The property was beautiful and very unique. We enjoyed the views from all areas of the house. We as a family would recommend this property to any family looking for a great getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Ragini K.

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

Excellent family beach house

Had a great time with the family at the crystal cove in carova beach. It was our first time in carova and it will not be our last. The house is thoughtfully set up for large family groups. Kids loved the pool and the hot tub was so relaxing. Would gladly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Extended family vacations

Tracy was an excellent host. He was very gracious in providing instructions on the property and the surrounding area. This location felt magical, with wild horses walking around the home and dolphins playing near the beach. My family had a wonderful time and found the neighbors very friendly. I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Perfect

The house is amazingly clean, and had so much room for everyone alone or all 8 of us together! The location was perfect for what we wanted. The owner was quick to respond, provided clear instructions and was very friendly! Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope S.

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

Different but AWESOME EXPERIENCE!!!

Everything was great. Will return again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Amazing experience.

We unexpectedly stayed during the king tide but our goal was mostly to relax anyway. Even with the weather, the stay was perfect. The property manager was available at all times, kept us updated with the weather and the tides, helped us find the wild horses, etc. just a wonderful experience for everyone. Would recommend to all.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

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

Beach Getaway

We had such a great time and enjoyed the ease of having everything you need. Our week had so many days of nice weather that we got to spend a lot of time on the beach, which was conveniently close to the house. As the description mentions, you have amply space to spread out. Tracy was great to work with and made checking in and out a breeze. The memories we made during our stay will last a lifetime, but hope that it won’t be our last visit to Carova Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kat G.

Spectacular view. Great experience.

This house was the perfect fit for our group of friends. Everyone had their own full bathroom, rooms were spacious, and the entire how was in good condition. The beach drive was quite the experience. Seeing the wild horses come right up to the property was a spectacular sight. The homeowners were friendly and made sure our stay was enjoyable. We highly recommend families, especially large groups to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Best OBX VACATION

We drove from Mass to stay at this beach house for a week. Upon arrival, we were absolutely impressed. The home had every amenity that you could think of! We LOVED seeinf the wild horses every day in our driveway and yard. We also were able to have our 2 furbabies vacation with us, a Golden Retriever snd a Choc Newfie. They LOVED the beach and seeing the horses. We will definitely be back again and highly recommend to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

sunrises & sunsets

Our stay was February 17-24. Family vacation that did not disappoint. Sunrises, sunsets, beautiful beach. We saw the horses daily, right from the decks on the house. The house was so functional for a large group. Driving on the beach with all wheel drive is alittle hairy but we did not get stuck. Planning a trip for 2025. Moss, Louis & Snow families from Massachusetts and Simokaitis from St. Louiis
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Great vacation home!

We had three families stay at Crystal Cove for the week. 6 Adults and 7 kids, ranging in age from 2-7. The kids and adults all had a great time. Tracy has thought of everything that a family could need. Tracy was very responsive and checked in on us during our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better location. Tons of horse sightings, swimming and of course playing at the beach. Looking forward to more vacations at Crystal Cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott V.

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

Carova beach house

We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed. The host (Tracy) is really nice. She gave us a bunch of information of things to do and places to see.the location is great having to drive the beach to get to the property. Plenty of horses just walking around. It was very quiet hardly any people.I’m sure there’s a lot more going on in the summer. Overall we would do this trip again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Crystal Cove Aug. 2024

My family and I just spent a week @ Crystal Cove. We've been to OBX several times but this was our first stay on a 4x4 beach. If you are considering this area for your next vacation, I can not recommend this house enough. Our large family had plenty of room. We ranged in age from 2 to 65 and this house fit all our needs easily. The views are beautiful and the area is quiet and FULL of horses. Every morning for 6 days I had coffee with the same 5 horses. Booking this house and staying in this area is more than a vacation its an entirely new experience. Book this house, bring your family, and enjoy the most relaxing, unique experience ever. I hope to make it back there again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Grad School Graduation Trip

We had a fantastic family trip to celebrate a graduation from graduate school. It was wonderful to unwind and enjoy quality time with loved ones. The house is beautiful, clean, and comfortable. The beach is a short walk over the dunes, wild horses can be seen grazing on the beach and around the house, and the pool provided a great place to cool off for those who didn't care to brave the cold ocean water. We had a fantastic time and have already talked about returning some day for another great vacation. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Perfect escape!

Our group of 18 had SUCH a wonderful week here! Beautiful spacious house, a short walk or drive to the beach, endless fun in the pool/hot tub when we weren't at the beach...this was the perfect escape from all the stresses of 2020. Tracy (owner) was very accessible and responsive; he answered our many questions so patiently, and helped us prepare for the beach-driving experience, as we were somewhat intimidated at first. The horses on the beach (and in the driveway!) were quite a sight...we loved watching the same group come and go everyday. This was easily one of the best vacations we have ever taken; not one complaint. Hoping to be back real soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Crystal Cove

The house was absolutely amazing! We made the best of being stranded due to the rare May Nor'Easter that went through with gale force winds, coastal flooding and very cold temperatures. We were able to utilize the theater room, cooked meals together in the well stocked and large kitchen and played board games to pass the time. Tracy stayed in touch with us the entire time updating us on road conditions and the best routes in and out. This was our first time to the area and we are planning on returning, just hoping for better weather!! Thank you for your kindness throughout our trip!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott A., Missouri

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

Wonderful family vacation

The house was absolutely perfect for our family vacation with ages ranging 11-80. The pool and hot tub were an excellent addition to the beach. The theatre room was perfect for watching Top Gun Maverick. (I recommend bringing a Firestick or game system for streaming) I believe the bedrooms and living rooms all had Roku/Netflix available. We were treated by the horses coming around every day. Hurricane Ian put a damper on our last 2 beach days but we still enjoyed the days playing cards, board games watching movies and trying to eat up all the food we bought (way too much as always) We were ready to book again for next summer but unfortunately the house is already booked up so we have our fingers crossed for a cancellation. Thank you Tracy for providing the perfect place for our first visit to OBX!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Halker

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We have vacationed in this area for over 20 years and truly love this area. Our family has made so many memories in Carova over the years and we hope yours will also.

Why they chose this property

We personally designed this house with a local architect to offer some of the best amenities and views around. Over the years we have vacationed here and chose one of the tallest lots and widest areas of the four wheel drive beach to build our house by. This house was build for the vacationing extended family to enjoy but more importantly to make memories that last a lifetime.

What makes this property unique

Not many places still left with star filled skies, wild horses, lack of hustle and bustle but still 7 miles from shops, eateries, go-carts, repelling course, grocery stores, and a beautiful lighthouse.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests