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Playing Hooky Ocean/Sound Views! Pool/Hot tub Game rm PETS allowed 4x4 beach

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Secluded - Playing Hooky.
Beach
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Front view looking west

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10239.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Carova, North Carolina
  • Swan Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Currituck Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪131 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen

About this property

Playing Hooky Ocean/Sound Views! Pool/Hot tub Game rm PETS allowed 4x4 beach

Come Play Hooky...
Transport back to childhood when the thrill of getting away from your responsibilities could be as simple as ‘playing hooky’. Feel your shoulders drop as soon as you leave the hard road to drive on the 4x4 beach right next to the gorgeous, blue ocean.

Playing Hooky boasts all the amenities you can think of, for the relaxation and enjoyment of all ages. The game room, located on the entry level, has a pool table, kitchenette, flat screen tv with receiver, blu-ray player and Bose speaker surround sound, pub table and chairs, full bath and a large, comfortable seating area for entertaining. A duo bunk and twin bedroom on this level is perfect for the kids retreat, or a 4 person family. Outside is the huge heatable pool (fee) with picnic table and lounge chairs as well as a cabana bath and outside shower.

The laundry room and three bedrooms are on the next floor: one is a king with a private bath, the other two are kings with a shared bath. All upper and mid level bedrooms are equipped with every comfort as well as wall mounted Dish network tvs. Step outside for the cool ocean breeze on the screened porch, which overlooks the pool and has a 6 person hot tub and dining table. Sip a frosty beverage while watching the spectacular evening sky, or watch the children swimming in the pool below. The hot tub's location in the screened porch means no annoyance from flying pests while you soak.

Unwind as you top the stairs of the upper level. The lovely leather furniture, half bath and comfortable spaces are outdone only by the stunning ocean views. The fifth bedroom, a queen bedroom with private bath is also located on this level. Just past the island with seating for three is the well-equipped kitchen, with everything you will need to create a delicious meal. Nice quality flatware and place settings will create a beautiful table for 12.

Through the dining area is the bright and inviting sun-room equipped with card table and upholstered chaise for your lounging pleasure. Step through the sun-room to the west onto a wonderful sun deck with views of the Currituck Sound. Step through the sun-room to the east for spectacular ocean views and decking with outdoor seating and access to another level of decking above, the crow’s nest deck located on the roof. Take your favorite cool beverages to the crow’s nest and let all your cares blow away as you enjoy the spectacular sunsets from the built in seating. Look to the south for a view of the Currituck Lighthouse beacon and the Fourth of July fireworks at Heritage Park. Come and Play Hooky for a thoroughly relaxing retreat, and let this wonderful home free you from all of your cares.

Inventory for Playing Hooky:
• Pool table
• Game room w/ second frig, wet bar, blu-ray player, and Bose speakers stereo surround sound. Seating for 10.
• Leather sofa and love seat
• Cabana Bath
• Hot Tub located inside the screened porch
• Sun room right off kitchen for private moments
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Iron and ironing board
• Heatable pool ( for a fee)
• Wireless internet service
• Central heat and air
• Dishwasher, microwave
• Washer/Dryer
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Shower
• Gas Grill
• Five beach chairs


Saturday Check in - 4 wheel drive vehicle required - Sheets and towels available for a fee - approximately 3 miles up the 4x4 beach - Dogs allowed with some restrictions - Pool and hot tub typically open middle of May to the end of Sept dependent upon weather and rental schedules. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Guests will use the two season passes that belong to the house for parking on the beach No graduation or event groups of any kind are allowed in any of our homes.

Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:

Property manager

Owner/Manager David and Laura James
Premier Host

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: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 near 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 Corolla Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Carova, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Swan Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 25 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Whalehead - 27 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Corolla Beach - 35 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Currituck Beach - 45 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Corolla Beer Garden - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Playing Hooky Ocean/Sound Views! Pool/Hot tub Game rm PETS allowed 4x4 beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Playing Hooky Ocean/Sound Views! Pool/Hot tub Game rm PETS allowed 4x4 beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playing Hooky Ocean/Sound Views! Pool/Hot tub Game rm PETS allowed 4x4 beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playing Hooky Ocean/Sound Views! Pool/Hot tub Game rm PETS allowed 4x4 beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Playing Hooky Ocean/Sound Views! Pool/Hot tub Game rm PETS allowed 4x4 beach located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Swan Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Estuarine Nature Walk are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cole J.

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

perfect location

we had 8 adults and house worked really well for us. the location was ideal. great views and very clean, and if you have any issues Laura will take care of it, as she did for us. GREAT property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gennene P.

August 2024

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: Playing Hookey was a very nice place to stay on our vacation. We loved the pool was to the side of the house and in the sun the entire day.
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10/10 Excellent

Gennene P.

August 2024

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: Playing Hookey was a very nice place to stay on our vacation. We loved the pool was to the side of the house and in the sun the entire day.

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

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

Playing hooky

Nice location and beautiful views. There were some issues but the property manager was quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Great house and location

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: This was a great house in a good location to the beach .. lots of privacy.. has a nice pool and hot tub .. plenty of room inside to be together or go to different levels for alone time .. basement area great for kids and adults .. great ocean views for sunrise and sunsets .. we’ve rented this house for 3 years in a row ..

10/10 Excellent

Kyde K.

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

A great week with family

Due to the secluded located of this property, we didnt leave the house as much as if we had stayed in KDH or OBX. The house had everyone we needed and more. Laura (property manager) got us in early and was instantly responsive to any concerns or needs that we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

Whalen

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 fantastic time. The home is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Best house ever

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: Love this house .. very close to the beach.. amazing views from the deck to see the ocean.. lots of room .. the pool is a very good size plenty of room for everyone to play and float .. I will be renting this house for next years .. kids loved the game room

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time and made lots of wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter T., Fishers, IN

Playing Hooky July 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: Cottage was exactly as advertised. This is the second time we visited this cottage. The other time was a week in 2021. Visit was excellent each time. Laura, the property manager is great and if there is an issue, she responds and corrects the issue quickly.

8/10 Good

Dugersuren A.

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

Family Vacation

Overall great place to have family vacation. Host was very responsive. I recommend the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Angie Y.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All in all we had a good vacation. Great area and location. Loved the wild horses. The rental house was not up to par. The downstairs air-conditioner did not work the internet was off and on and the outdoor bathroom next to the pool looked like it had never been cleaned. For $7,200 a week I would expect more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Playing Hooky was fantastic peaceful and clean

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 time at OBX. Laura and their rental team was wonderful to deal with. We had a couple minor issues but they were on the scene with assistance within minutes of my call. We look forward to going back and using their rental services again next year. The home was very clean one of the cleanest I've stayed in.

8/10 Good

Stacy B.

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

Good time

We had a great time staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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: What a wonderful house and a wonderful week away! House had everything we could possibly want, was a great location and could hear the waves at all times and watching the sunrise and sunset from the nest up top was worth it! Already regretting coming home, wish we could have stayed longer! Next year! Always a wonderful trip and love renting from Carova Cottages, everything is taken care of!

10/10 Excellent

Philippe D.

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

Great Beach House

Playing Hooky is an ideal place for families to enjoy Carova Beach. Everything was super clean. Kids loved the pool and hot tub. Internet connection is excellent so you can stream and even work from here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

mike m.

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

Nice house

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Rachel D.

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

Had a great family vacation!

We have rented many places and the appeal of this place comes from the wild horses that came on to the property several days of the trip. Our evenings on the upper deck and our short drives to the beach we’re our favorite parts of this stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charla B.

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

Love love love OBX!

Playing hooky was perfect for our family of 9! We saw horses every day, short truck ride to beach (walked some days). Comfy beds, great views, loved the crows nest! Laura was super awesome!! DEFINITELY recommend booking thru her!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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

Loved Playing Hookey!

The house was wonderful. Lots of space inside, well appointed both inside and out. Great outside spaces, lots of decks and nice pool. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

July2-8,2022

We enjoyed our stay at Playing Hooky. Kitchen was very well stocked with plenty of room for 9. Laura was always quick to respond to our texts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

4x4 Heaven!

What a blast when the only way to your home is in a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Reaching your destination, (2.7 miles on the sand) is a huge adventure as you cruise parallel to the beautiful ocean with statuesque horses calmly grazing about alongside their family! Truly a gift!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

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

Wonderful vacation

We had a great time on vacation. Property was nice and comfortable for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Karen H.

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

Enjoyable vacation home!

Six of us stayed a week here and the house was as listed. The beds were memory foam which is a huge plus! The Weber grill was also another plus as that’s all I have used for years!! Only 2 anti gravity chairs at pool the rest are pretty dated and the pool filter doesn’t work very well. I have a pool and it’s about the same size I’m sure it could be the sand as there’s lots of sand in the pool. I had to purchase beach chairs as the 5 there are wood chairs. So if you want a comfy beach chair bring one!! Overall great stay and we would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chris R.

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

Quiet Getaway

Great, relaxing view from the crow's nest. House is as described online. Walking distance to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager David and Laura James

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