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Waterfront Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Wild Horse 4 ~WD~ Area

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 16278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • False Cape State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Swan Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪98 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪206 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Wild Horse 4 ~WD~ Area

This spectacular home will meet every expectation of a relaxing vacation. Located between the ocean and the Knotts island sound, you will have the best of both worlds. Your entire family will have space to move around in this house. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. One king master is on the top floor with a private bath and deck. There are three bedrooms on the middle floor. One bedroom is a king master with it's own private bath and deck. There is a bedroom with two bunk beds and extra space, perfect for kids to hang out. This room has a sliding glass door which goes out to a shared deck and the kids can go down to the pool and hot tub from this room. The third room on the middle floor is a queen bedroom. This room enjoys a wonderful view of the canal and has a shared deck which goes down to the pool and hot tub. You can curl up with a good book or game on this covered deck. The ground floor has a queen master bedroom which give the occupants a bit of peace from the rest of the group. The ground floor also has a bedroom with two bunk beds. This is a great place to have the kids enjoy their own space. The Great room on the top floor, has a flat screen TV, bring your own HDMI cord and computer for TV watching, games, puzzles and cards for the family to use. The ground floor also has a flat screen TV, bring your own HDMI cord and computer for TV watching, refrigerator, washer and dryer. There is a book shelve available for your reading enjoyment. If you are in the middle of a book, please take it. If you have finished with a book and don't want to take it home, leave it. Nothing better than a great beach book. On the top floor, the gourmet kitchen is ready to go. With granite counter tops, easy-clean smooth cook top stove, dishwasher, refrigerator without ice maker--bring your own ice bags. All the cooking equipment, it is well equipped for the cook in the family. The house has a charcoal grill for the grill master as well. Enjoy the beautiful sunset setting over the sound from the rear deck or the great room. Relax on one of the four decks while watching the horses graze in the yard next to the canal. During the day, pack up the car or truck with all your beach toys and enjoy the unspoiled Carova Beach. The house has many beach chairs for you to bring to the beach. You are welcome to bring your dogs with you to the beach to play in the surf. If going to the beach is not what you had in mind, we provide you with two kayaks with life preservers to explore the sound. The sound is busy with boats coming across the sound to the island. Explore the expansive canal system with the kayaks. Take the binoculars and your camera: the bird watching is wonderful. You may also enjoy fishing in the canal at the house or surf fishing in the ocean. The False Cape Park is a perfect spot to hike with the family. There are many marked trails to enjoy. After a day at the beach, kayaking, fishing or hiking, unwind at the pool/hot tub area overlooking the canal/sound. An outdoor shower is available for your convenience. Linens are included in the rental price. Linens include: flat and fitted sheet, pillow case for each bed, bath towel, hand towel and washcloth.

This home is located approximately 10 miles off the paved roads. It will require 4WD/AWD vehicle. The gorgeous drive down the beach is well worth the commute. It is one of the last secluded beaches on the east coast.



Come relax in this beautiful secluded waterfront home nestled in the 4 wheel drive area of the outer banks.

Keywords: Beach Cottage

Property manager

Michael Owen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Additional pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed

Important information

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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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is 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. 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

  • False Cape State Park - 19 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sandbridge Beach - 49 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Swan Beach - 55 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 98 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Currituck Beach - 106 min drive - 14.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carova Beach - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬203 min drive
  • ‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬205 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Wild Horse 4 ~WD~ Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterfront Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Wild Horse 4 ~WD~ Area pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Wild Horse 4 ~WD~ Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Wild Horse 4 ~WD~ Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cottage Nestled in a Secluded Wild Horse 4 ~WD~ Area located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, False Cape State Park and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. False Cape Beach is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Wonderful place

This house was everything that we wanted the different levels worked great for our grown family to have their own space and rooms the grandchildren loved the pool and hot tub after playing on the beach all day my favorite was being able to kayak right into the sound we loved the area it was so quiet and peaceful can’t wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

kim M.

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

Wonderful property!!

We had a wonderful stay!! Horses were on the property every day!! The home was very comfortable and stocked so well and the location was so fun!! Just had the best time! Thanks for opening your home for others to enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim E.

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

Quiet vacation spot

Second time renting the property. Enjoyed the seclusion and the sunsets over the sound. Having the horses visit us in the morning is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Great time had by all. It was wonderful to have the seclusion and easy access to beach.

We all had a fabulous time with 4 kids and 6 adults! Plenty of things to do and the house was the perfect size. Owner was very accommodating when we needed a late check out due to car trouble. Thanks again and maybe we'll see you in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Great vacation! The beauty of this beach is amazing

I can not tell you how great this vacation was!!! The house was so well stocked. The pool and hot tub were perfect! Fishing was amazing. The views were breathtaking. The drive down the beach to get there was awesome. We saw horses everyday! Everyone was so friendly. It’s was like going back in time. The dunes!! Omg the dunes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

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

Secluded quiet location

The owners made the experience easy. We were looking for a different vacation than previous ones. This property fit our criteria of what we wanted. The ease for check in and out was easy. All the recommendations should be followed. Such as, stop and do your shopping prior to arrival, be sure to have a 4x4 vehicle and be aware of the wild horses and other animals. There was plenty room for our group of 14. The kids of course thought the pool should've been bigger but when spending the majority of time at the ocean, the pool was great. A fantastic time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Outstanding Vacation

Overall the house was beautiful and we had a great time. Very cool experience driving on the beach and seeing the wild horses. The only thing I would complain about is the road itself, we knew what we were getting into with the 4x4 beach driving but Mobjack Terrace was probably the roughest road in there, we had a little bit of a hard time but understand its out of the home owners control. Access to the water was perfect for our boat. Pool and hot tub were clean and enjoyable. Although we had an issue with the oven not working properly and hoped to have it repaired while we were there, the maintenance people did help us out with a few things and were very nice. We would definitely vacation there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Like nothing else!

What a neat place for a vacation. This was our first time to the outer banks. Corova is the place to be! My kids loved driving up the beach. Wildlife is everywhere. This house is big, clean, modern and comfortable. Plenty of space for everyone. The pool and hot tub are really nice touches. As are the kayaks for exploring the canal system. The owner and management company are both very professional and easy to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this house and this destination to anyone, as long as they have a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We will surely be returning. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect 4wd Beach Vacation!

I am getting ready to book another OBX vacation and realized I had not written a review for my best trip, ever! I've been going to the Outer Banks for over 20 years and I'm happy to say this house and its owners provided me with the best vacation possible. I had not stayed in this immediate area before, but plan to return each year. This house has all the creature comforts one could ask for. Take advantage of the Kayaks! Its a short paddle to the Sound and it really adds to the experience. Horses were in the yard every morning to add to the fun! I would write a longer and even more glowing review, but I recommend you experience this home for yourself.

8/10 Good

chuck w.

Definitely remote and quiet

Our family really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Seeing the horses close up was great, they would stand under the deck right outside the lower level door. Kitchen is equipped very nicely. I would recommend approaching the house from a beach access point farther north than the owner recommended driving instructions. To avoid multiple, very large (total width of roadway and 20 to 30 feet wide), deep, and water filled holes in the Corova area roads--go north to the mile 22 dune marker. Parking on the beach was great for beach activities. The house is remote and quiet. It easily can take 1-2 hours to get to Kitty Hawk or Nags Head Island attractions. Our older teenagers wanted to do things away from the house and the travel south for those activities added up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary J., Aldie

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

Secluded and magical

This property is an adorable little house located very far back off the beach. We did not mind it but did not realize just how back in the woods it is. But once you get there it is a beautiful little retreat. The house was well stocked and clean. The pool and hot tub were very clean. The little beach was adorable and my husband and kids fished all week back there. The horses came right up on our property all week - stood right next to my husband while he fished and drank out of the sound! :) It is about a 5 min drive to the beach. Very quiet . Take all the recommendations - buy lots of groceries because it is a far way to get to any store. Also the nearest hospital / urgent care is over 1 hour away. We had little kids so just something to note. The grill is picnic style as they mentioned.. that is the only thing I would love to see upgraded in the future. But will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vickie N.

Foiled by Matthew

Unfortunately, we were unable to complete our visit to the OBX due to the arrival of hurricane Matthew. This however did not end our relationship with the property owner. During the run up to our departure and the arrival of the hurricane we were receiving regular communications regarding the weather and the likely need to postpone our arrival for several days which we choose to do. As luck would have it once our drop dead date arrived access to the island was still restricted to residents and property owners. Again our relationship did not end. Having purchased travel insurance with our original booking we began the claim process. This turned out to be more difficult than expected. A message to the property owner got us quickly back on track and after jumping through the proverbial hoops we received our refund. The property owner stayed with us through this entire process and we are most grateful. So, while we cannot speak to the beauty of the location or the cleanliness of the property, we can say if those things are in line with the efforts made by the owner on our behalf the property will certainly not disappoint. We will be rebooking.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2016

8/10 Good

Crystal T.

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

Property was nice and peaceful

Property was nice but the cleaning crew could have done a better job. Outside pool area still had bottles laying around and the lady cleaning came back to the property looking for her phone and said she had stayed in the room downstairs the night before.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

dylan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hidden gem

Quite secluded peaceful live the wild horses
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Samantha K.

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

Great getaway for a large family!

Our family had a great time at this house. The house has plenty of room to spread out and everyone can have their space. The kitchen is large and open and worked out great for us. The house does come stocked well, just be aware to bring toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap and hand soap! Like all the reviews say the roads are rough and most were flooded for us but a truck will make it through just fine. Overall a great experience and looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hillary L.

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

Perfect Quarantine Vacation!

The location of this house is so fun! Very clean and nice looking house, stocked with anything you can think of! This was the perfect vacation while still social distancing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

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

Vacation

It was a nice house. Had a few issues with refrigerator and garbage pickup. When rain comes back lanes get alot of water
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Chau K.

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

Not Family Friendly!! Buyer Beware!!

My family was desperately looking for a relaxing beach getaway with our 2 kids aged 6 and 8 years old. The wild horses was what drew us to this region of the OBX, but from our experience even a pasture full of wild horses grazing is not enough to get us to endure this awful trek! Stay away if you have children! Not family friendly!! Cars are speeding by you on both sides as you are lounging on the beach. It feels like your children are playing Frogger! Highly dangerous, not relaxing! Despite what the property owner claims, you need to have a 4x4 4 Wheel Drive vehicle such as a Ford Pickup truck or a Jeep, you CANNOT traverse the 17 miles of sand and dunes it requires to get to this beach house. People were getting stuck in the sand all around us. It was like getting stuck in a snow storm and everyone was spinning out. We have an All-wheel drive AWD vehicle and we still got stuck. Kind strangers had to help dig us out and push our car. It was a tense, white knuckle drive. Not the relaxing scenic drive we were hoping for. Despite what was communicated with us in our correspondence, it does NOT take 20 minutes to get to the nearest grocery store! It’s actually an 1 hour to drive to the nearest grocery store!! Yes, 2 hour round trip for eggs and milk. When we were told the Tim Buck 2 shopping plaza was just 20-30 minutes away. The house is 17 miles off the main road, you are only permitted to drive 15mph, so yes it takes over 1 hour to drive the 4x4 section without traffic. And add some more minutes from the stretch on main road. Basic simple math. I wish I had known this, would never have booked if I had known this! By the time we finally arrived, my kids were crying and exhausted and hungry! That’s when we discovered the AC was not working, for some reason it was always 10 degrees hotter inside the house than outside. On the 3rd day they finally came to fix it. To make things worse, the Wi-Fi did not work! My husband and I could not work remotely like we had hoped and intended to. Slower than AOL dial up from the 1990s. Unless you are intentionally looking to disconnect and unplug during your vacation. I highly suggest booking on the main area of OBX with access to food, internet, and paved roads. It feels like The Moneypit of beach vacations, one calamity after the other! I will never book through VRBO again. Airbnb.com actually offers renters protection and recourse! Not the family vacation we were dreaming of!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Nosaira G.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Nice home in Carova

Overall nice place near the Sound in Carova. We visited after a week of rain and the roads were not great, however doable with 4x4. The house is nice and has plenty of space as provided in the description. Top floor where family area/kitchen has some great views along with a deck overlooking the sound. We were expecting to use the hot tub during our stay but unfortunately out of service for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail D., Morganton

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

secluded

relaxing, carefree vacation place and the horses were beautiful it is the beach with all the natural beauty
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Linda J.

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

Secluded hideaway

Beautiful home for large families and enjoyed our stay. Only downside was that the outside is weedy and overgrown. Also trash not cleaned up outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robbi M.

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

Great family vacation rental

We have vacation in OBX and specifically Carova for many years but this was our first time on the sound. In addition, to the kayaks available with the home we brought additional from home resulting in multiple pleasant evening and morning rides for the family. The layout of the home is very functional and worked well with differing gathering places for teenagers and adults. We also saw horses more often and up closer than we did when staying in oceanfront homes. Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

We loved it!

This place worked perfectly for our stay! It was beautiful private and relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Best vacation yet

There are no better beach days than the ones on Carova beach and then coming back to such a beautifully maintained, spacious home makes it that much better. My family of five (plus our dog) look forward to this vacation every year and we are never disappointed by the home or it’s beautiful quiet location. It’s really a special place! Thanks for opening your home to us!

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

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

4WD vacation in the OBX

We had never been to the Outer Banks, and had no idea what the 4WD area would actually be like. It’s a long drive in the beach, but once you get settled it’s really great and very convenient. We loved being able to drive our car right into the beach. The house was great, clean and had all the amenities we were looking for. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Michael Owen

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Michael and I live in a suburb outside the Philadelphia area. We both work in the health care field. We enjoy hiking, kayaking and beach-combing.

Why they chose this property

We purchased our canal lot in 2004 after visiting friends in Carova Beach. We fell in love with the area and wanted a bit of paradise. We built the home in 2007 to accommodate our family. We have had many gatherings and good times in the home, celebrating, anniversarys, birthdays and graduations.

What makes this property unique

We love the home because it offers the best of both worlds. We are close to the beach to enjoy the surf. We also enjoy the canal and sound. The home is secluded and in a beautiful natural setting.

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