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C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views!

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Almost Paradise
Almost Paradise
Pool Area
Ocean Views!
Rec Room with Pool Table

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12261.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Carova, NC
  • False Cape State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Swan Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪86 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪189 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views!

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.7 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp.**

“ALMOST PARADISE”

True paradise living located 7 miles north on Carova beach. A quiet and relaxing vacation awaits you in this extensively remodeled 6 bedroom 4 bath home. The top floor offers generous space with beautiful furniture and bright wood floors offering both a comfortable and beautiful area for the family to gather with a view of the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and there are flat screen TVs throughout.

The smart design and layout provides large eastern facing windows to allow healthy natural light to flood the upper level. Enjoy the sunrise from the multilevel wrap around decks or spy some of the most famous residents of Carova: the legendary heard of wild Spanish mustangs as they graze on the dunes or frolic by the sea.

With the 14'x28' private pool and the multiple levels of decking there is ample outdoor space with breathtaking views of the ocean. Sip a cool beverage by the pool or enjoy a game of billiards on the lower level. If you are itching to sink your toes into the warm sand by the ocean, this semi-ocean front home is a short walk to the beach and of course, should you choose to take advantage of one of the greatest benefits of the 4 wheel drive beaches, you can load up your vehicle with everything the family will need for a day on the most pristine and remote beaches on the northern Outer Banks.

Lower Level: Rec Room w/Pool Table, Flat Screen TV, Full Size Fridge, Wet Bar, Access to Pool Area, Bedroom w/2 Bunk Sets, Full Bath.

Mid-Level: Bedroom w/King w/TV, Bedroom w/King w/TV, Bedroom w/Queen w/TV, Bedroom w/2 Bunk Sets, Full Bath, Full Bath,

Upper Level: Great Room w/TV, Access to Sun Deck, Dining Area seats 10, Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/King w/TV.

2025 Pool Dates: 5/3 - 9/27

Beach Parking:
Parking passes are REQUIRED on Currituck County beaches between April 30 and October 1. This home provides TWO beach parking passes.

Property manager

Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.

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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

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. 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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Carova, NC

What's nearby

  • False Cape State Park - 22 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Swan Beach - 42 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 52 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Corolla Beach - 86 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Currituck Beach - 94 min drive - 13.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carova Beach - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬182 min drive
  • ‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬184 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. False Cape State Park and False Cape Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 77 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love

We would stay again! Love the location and the home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merle M.

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

Family vacation

The house is beautiful private and we loved the hoarse thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy Z., Sarahsville, Ohio

Wonderful Place to Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great family vacation - HOME WAS BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED - great home great location - thinking of coming back end of August.

8/10 Good

Jodie C.

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

OBX 4x4 Almost Paradise

Overall it was great. A few items around the property could be fixed, but the location is great and the house was everything we needed. We did have a water issue, it maintenance was sent out to fix the problem. The pool needed cleaned when we got there, that too was taken care of with proper service.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Need First Name N.

Truly Paradise

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: Great week!
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10/10 Excellent

Deborajean L.

Wonderful Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Easy to access property, nice bedrooms, decorated nicely and plenty of room. We enjoyed the pool table and the swimming pool.
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8/10 Good

Michelle J.

Almost paradise review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall pretty good experience. Had a great week at this property.
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8/10 Good

Arika L.

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: We would definitely stay in this property again. It was a great fit for our group. The only complaint would be the linens - we didn't seem to get the normal amount of towels and the quality was below average.
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara T. T.

Good times.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Our first time to OBX so nothing to compare it to but we loved the isolation of no crowds. House was lovely and we loved seeing the horses every day in the yard. Quick walk to the beach and we loved the pool. Only thing we would have liked was a larger or second grill.
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8/10 Good

Laci S.

Good time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a little rough at first. The keyless entry code didn't work but they sent someone out to fix the issue. Overall, we had a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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8/10 Good

Gregory S.

Almost Paradise Review

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: We had a few issues but nothing major. The breaker to the water heater goes out easily. We just dealt with it lieu of calling maintenance. You may want to look into that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Megan F.

Review of Almost Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: The house was great - lovely decor. Wonderful location. Could use some more forks! Also, towels provided by Rental Management were old and stained. These should definitely be upgraded since you are paying a fee for them.
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Perfect vacation home for multiple families

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: Short drive or walk to the beach. The horses were in our yard daily. Nice ocean views. Beautiful pool area. The only downfall that I can think of is that the home provides only one refrigerator. With large groups and the limited access to ice that made keeping enough beverages cold challenging.
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2/10 Terrible

Rebecca W.

Disappointing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of house was awesome, layout was fine, and got to see horses but after that was let down.We realize that the ocean air can be hard on the outside of the house but the inside really needs some love and care. Yes might have to spend some money but having towels that don't look like rags and bed spreads that aren't stained would go a long way. We own a lake rental and there are standards that obviously aren't being followed. An example is making sure air filters and vents are clean and no mold. I have many more but I think you get the idea.
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Escape from reality

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time. We planned this last January when we were unsure how the pandemic would play out. We we’re quite happy with this decision and felt it was a covid safe. Some reviews mentioned lack of cleanliness, we found the inside of the home clean. The outside is weathered but we’d expect that for the age of home and location. Our dog enjoyed morning walks/swim on beach and we enjoyed the pool every afternoon. We were perfectly relaxed and content.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Great Home on Corova Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We had a great week at Almost Paradise. We were able to check in a tad early which was a huge plus bc we had small children. The home looked just as it did in the photos. It was clean and well maintained. The pool and hot tub were great. There is no home in front of Almost Paradise so the ocean views were great and there is a walking path to the beach right outside the front door so it made jogging back for a missed beach item very easy. The rental company was pleasant and easy to work with. When we come back to OBX we will likely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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6/10 Okay

“Almost” Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: The house has so much potential, not least of which it’s location and views. The pool was loved by all as was the sunrises and sunsets. The house itself is in desperate need of update, not just compared to its neighbors but also in general. Lights flicker, the deck has splinters useful for slaying any potential vampires, and windows sweat like a parent watching their kids walk barefoot on said decks. All in all it was a good stay, but the “almost” qualities of the house definitely detracted from the experience.
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2/10 Terrible

Tisha M.

Not at all paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was not ready. The pool and hot tub hadn’t been opened or cleaned. Sheets and towels were stained. There were ants and evidence of mice in the kitchen. Two separate closets had doors that weren’t working and the kitchen had missing cabinet doors. The management company responded fairly quickly, but I will never be back.
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4/10 Poor

Janel S.

Nice home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I thought the house itself was very nice. Very clean. I was not happy with the pool. Although also very clean. There is something wrong with the grousing of the wires and when stepping into the pool of you have one foot on deck and one foot in the pool you would get a shock. We brought this up and were told not to worry about it. But this needs to be addressed and fixed. For this reason alone we would not stay there again!!!
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4/10 Poor

Jennifer M.

Very poor maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Filthy and falling apart. Hard to believe I spent thousands on having my whole family stay with us. As soon as we stepped into the house it was nothing but dirt and dust. Pillows had yellow stains and pool was over chlorinated. We were unable to swim in the pool due to this. The deck was flimsy and in poor condition. This house needs some serious TLC. Will not be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

A guest from Granite Falls, NC

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great get away. If you love the horses this house would be great for you. They stayed on the yard for 4 days. When we got there pool and hottub was gross but they responded quickly ( and fixed them. (Most chairs around pool are broken so bring your own) The house could've been cleaner f(found trash under chairs, beds, and in corners) we had an water heater problem the whole time and called it in twice with no one showing up. We had to flip the breaker to turn many times a day. Which was aggravating when you're on the 3 floor and walk down the stairs to bottom floor just to have hot water. If you relie on the towles provided you may what to bring your own (just your motel 6 towles) kitchen was well stocked, had everything i needed to cook all week. Make sure you bring you toilet paper and paper towels before you get there. Overall we had a great week.
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6/10 Okay

Mark M.

Very ran down feel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The location was great, very close to the beach. Bonus we seen horses everyday in our yard. BUT the house has a very ran down feel. Things were just not maintained, things like toilets running 24/7 which then made the well run constantly. The water was so chlorinated it bleached a couple of my shirts. Decks were in rough shape, light bulbs out everywhere, had to switch some around so we had light in a bathroom. While floors, bathrooms and bedrooms were clean, the house could really use a deep clean. Pool was very nice and a good size. Out door shower area should just be torn down.

2/10 Terrible

Michele D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not paradise at all

Completely disappointed! Was dirty and I have pictures of everything!! Top to bottom this house was nothing like the pictures or description!! Was completely disgusting. From the pool having a dead frogs to mouse droppings and ants all in the kitchen. And forget using the downstairs hang out area it was so musty and moldy, I couldn’t breathe my allergies were terrible. I ended up in the doctors office when I got home. So if you want to see dead animals/clean up other peoples messes/go to the hospital after your vacation because you have a terrible infection from the mold and this is the house for you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Tiffany E.

Great location but a bit run down

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property has a great location with ocean views and a full wrap around deck. We loved all the seating around the deck, but we did realize it made it tough to gather outside with a large group because the deck is not that deep. The house has a lot of rooms, but it has a run down feel. It needs painted. There are plants coming up through the concrete around the pool. The outdoor shower is like a catch all for all sorts of ****. There are things they set aside for repair sitting around outside. The pool gate seems ready to fall off. Still. It fits a lot of people snd you can see the ocean.
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2/10 Terrible

Absolutely not

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The pictures are very deceiving. The hot tub was disgusting when we got there. The bathrooms were disgusting also. The deck on the third floor and the second floor very very very unsafe for anyone let alone kids. Very very poor water pressure. Hundreds of hundreds of flies. Had to email and complain right out of the gate. Definitely will never run through this realtor company again. For the price of the unit i was expecting much different results. The property has a condemned house directly behind 30 feet that does not showing any pictures.

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