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SANDS of TIME
Lovely sunrises from level three, oceanfront walk and pergola
Looking east aerial photo. - This aerial photo was taken before the tiki bar and front porch extension, but does show how close the ATLANTIC ocean is..  steps away!.
Living room with ships watch above, and kitchen behind
Living room looking at the ocean

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 14331.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Carova, North Carolina
  • False Cape State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Swan Beach
    ‪65 min drive‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪108 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪212 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT Pool, Hot tub, Game room, tiki bar. 4x4 beach

Sands of Time was designed with relaxation in mind but there are also plenty of diversions. Panoramic ocean views and multiple living spaces are just the beginning of the many comforts you will enjoy at this home on the 4x4 beach. There is a pool table, ping pong table, two arcade games, private pool with tiki bar, three levels of outside seating, hot tub, X-box 360 and so much more!!
The spacious third level with reverse floor plan, offers many seating opportunities. Choose to separate into intimate groups or large gatherings as desired. The huge gourmet kitchen has plenty of room for multiple chefs as well as cheering bystanders on the seating side of the huge island. The dining area which seats 10 is also connected to the sunroom, which can hold more diners or the latest puzzle / game. The great room has gorgeous views of the ocean and boasts a huge seating area with many entertainment options. Find relaxation in the ships watch, which overlooks the great room. It’s wonderfully oversized lounge seating invites you to partake in a lazy afternoon nap or a quiet conversation with a friend or a book! The KING master bedroom, just off the living room, has an iLE Sleep Number bed, private deck access, private bath with jetted tub and satellite smart tv.
Descend the stairs to the second level with two master bedrooms (K,K) with private baths, two more bedrooms (K, Q with trundle) with a shared bath, a laundry and an exercise room. Wood flooring on this level makes everything fresh! Access the oceanfront decks from all levels of this well thought out home, as well as from four of the six bedrooms.
The first level offers more spaces for congregating and diversion. The game room has a pool table and TWO arcade sized video consoles, the Legends 3 arcade game with 130 games and the Multicade Arcade Legends Game. There is also a kitchenette with full sized refrigerator, ice machine, and microwave, a full bath, a full sized sleeper sofa and a room with two queens in bunk form.
Outside level one, choose from ping pong, pool area or grilling. Pool area includes a huge pool, hot tub and tiki bar with full sized refrigerator, hot/cold sink, bar stools, and picnic table with roof deck and more seating. ALL beautifully landscaped and waiting for your sunbathers!
This home has amenities to satisfy every member of your family. Reserve your dream vacation at “Sands of Time”, a luxury home in the best part of the North Carolina Outer Banks.

INVENTORY for Sands of Time:
• Covered TIKI BAR with full sized refrigerator, sink and bar. .
• Granite counters
• LEGENDS 3 Arcade game with 130 games
• Multicade Arcade Legends Game
• Pool Table
• Sleep number bed in level 3 and level 2 king bedrooms
• Multiple TVs and DVDs
• Keurig coffee maker
• X-Box 360 game system and games
• Ground floor patio with ping pong table
• Ships watch
• Second full size refrigerator in level 1 game room, 3rd frig in the tiki bar
• Private boardwalk to the beach
• Oceanfront Pergola
• Video, Book and Game library
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Reverse osmosis faucet in kitchen
• Sheets, pillows, blankets and bedspreads for all beds, as well as towels
• Commercial icemaker!
• Wireless internet service
• Central heat and air
• Dishwasher, microwave
• TV in main living room
• DVD player
• Satellite TV
• Washer/Dryer
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Shower
• BBQ Grill area with hot/cold sink (gas and charcoal)
• Beach chairs
• NO SMOKING in this home

SATURDAY CHECK IN - 4 WHEEL DRIVE REQUIRED - BED AND BATH LINENS PROVIDED - Approximately 9.3 miles up the 4x4 beach - Pool and hot tub open for the entire rental season. - 2 dogs MAXIMUM no exceptions. No cats please. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Guests will borrow the two season passes for parking on the beach.

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Property manager

Laura James, Property Manager, Carova Cottages
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Languages

English

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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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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Carova, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • False Cape State Park - 10 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 64 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Swan Beach - 65 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Corolla Beach - 108 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Currituck Beach - 116 min drive - 16.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carova Beach - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬194 min drive
  • ‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬196 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT Pool, Hot tub, Game room, tiki bar. 4x4 beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT Pool, Hot tub, Game room, tiki bar. 4x4 beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT Pool, Hot tub, Game room, tiki bar. 4x4 beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT Pool, Hot tub, Game room, tiki bar. 4x4 beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT Pool, Hot tub, Game room, tiki bar. 4x4 beach 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 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

A Great Getaway

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: Our stay at Sands Of Time was a great experience. The location is fantastic, just a few short steps from the beach. The home was an instant favorite with everyone in my family. It is super comfortable--the furniture, the views, the decor, the diversions (gaming, etc.). Every bed in the house slept great. The kitchen was perfectly equipped and needs nothing. Every spot where you'd stand to see something outside had a pair of binoculars in reach! We saw wild horses in the yard daily, deer in the street, and even got to see a sea turtle during our stay. We had one minor hiccup getting the hottub operating, but mgmt was super helpful and responsive and got us on track swiftly. I've stayed in a ton of oceanfront homes and this one was probably the best! We'll be back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

A Great Getaway

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: Our stay at Sands Of Time was a great experience. The location is fantastic, just a few short steps from the beach. The home was an instant favorite with everyone in my family. It is super comfortable--the furniture, the views, the decor, the diversions (gaming, etc.). Every bed in the house slept great. The kitchen was perfectly equipped and needs nothing. Every spot where you'd stand to see something outside had a pair of binoculars in reach! We saw wild horses in the yard daily, deer in the street, and even got to see a sea turtle during our stay. We had one minor hiccup getting the hottub operating, but mgmt was super helpful and responsive and got us on track swiftly. I've stayed in a ton of oceanfront homes and this one was probably the best! We'll be back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick H.

Beautiful well stocked paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent communication! The home was everything we would need ...plus. We have been coming to OBX for 20 years and this house was the best! The beach driving was tough but that had nothing to do with the spectacular house.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

It's not just a house, it's a home

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: Perfectly appointed. Exceptionally clean. An effective and efficient layout that creates a space for every member of your party. Stop to shop on your way in, deflate your tires, and remove yourself from the world in this other-worldly retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Perfect for family time!

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: Sands of Time is the perfect family beach vacation:) It is both cozy and spacious at the same time...providing everything your family will need...you will love it!
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10/10 Excellent

Torey K.

Family 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: My family loved every part of this house. So much detail Incorporated into every aspect of this home. Our family has been coming to the Outer Banks for 10 years and we all said this is one of the cleanest houses we’ve ever stayed in !!
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8/10 Good

Jerry L.

Great Home For Unforgettable Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Drive the sandy shore to a beautifully designed and opulent built home on the Northern Outer Banks. We opened the door to an interior that enhanced our beach experience with an esthetic interior decorated with inspiring art which must have been collected over years of travel. The house is totally functional with picture windows framing beach dunes and sea in the kitchen and bedrooms. Laura, from Carova Cottages quickly responded to all our questions and was available to handle any concerns during our vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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Loved it!

We loved our stay at Sands of Time! We had a group of 13 - 3 families ranging from 12 - 50 years old. There was something for everyone to do and keep busy. It was clean, spacious and the kitchen had so many helpful items, since we cooked every meal while there. The walk to the beach was wonderful too - very close. Communication with the property manager was easy and prompt. We loved everything about it and plan to come back again. ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

audrey b.

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Lovely time at Sands of Time

This is my new happy place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

Better Than 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: Hands down the best place we've had the pleasure of staying at in our 10 years of OBX! Home is beautiful, very well appointed, and comfortable! Management company is hands on and extremely helpful and responsive. Even the home owners take a personal interest in our enjoyment and have reached out directly to make sure eveything was as it should be! If you are disappointed staying here, you should probably stay home because you will never be happy!
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10/10 Excellent

Sherrill B.

Amazing 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: Amazing home that offers such a huge variety of things to do for all ages. Clean, beautiful, fully stocked. Loved every minute!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nikki f.

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Family vacation

If you are considering staying here, do it!!! Everything was perfect. Will definitely stay here again. This home has everything you need for a relaxing and perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

Complete

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: This home is amazing! The owners didn't overlook any detail to make this a perfect place! Any want or any need was fulfilled with how the home was fully stocked with ammenities. Throughout the kitchen you will find every cooking essential all the way to oyster shucking knives. The weather was not very kind so we found ourselves indoors more than we wanted but we were kept occupied with games, books and small secluded nooks to take an afternoon nap. We are absolutely returning for round two next year! It is a wonderful home!
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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Sands of Time Carova Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sands of Time was a beautiful house with anything and everything you could possibly need. Perfect location on the beach. We enjoyed seeing the wild horses and dolphins.Sunrises and sunsets were amazing!! It was a memorable vacation with our family!! We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Delphos

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OBX

Vacation was great. All round awesome experience. Loved the beach, loved the horses, loved the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Colette J.

Fantastic Stay with Friends

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 are 6 couples who went on our first week long vacation together. Sands of Time was the perfect spot! From the exhilarating drive down the beach to get to the house to the wonderful walks up the beach spying dolphins and seeing wild horses at every turn, our stay was fantastic. There was plenty of room for us to congregate - the spacious living room, the fun game rooms (inside and out), the bonus tiki bar, the front sunset-watching deck - yet space to hang by yourself in your spacious bedroom, your choice of outdoor decks, or other small nooks in the house. Well appointed, beautifully decorated. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

June Family Vacation 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful experience! House was clean and well-stocked! Ocean was still a bit cold this time of year but the beach was beautiful and the wild horses visited our area daily. The house had a wonderful pool, tiki bar, and game room that kept adults and kids having a great time. The owner and manager were great and answered questions before and during the trip to help us enjoy our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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Beautiful Home

The house is wonderful, it’s exactly like the pictures and actually even better. We had the unfortunate luck of being there during a storm that lasted our entire stay, but the house kept us entertained and the location made it more interesting as we watched the sea from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

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In the Ocean, in the pool, in the hot tub good times all around.

Well stocked with almost everything you can think of. 4 wheel drive required to get to house but well worth it. We saw wild horses most days. Check the tide charts and plan accordingly and you’ll have a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

glenn s.

do it again

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: Wonderful,perfect location. This home has everything needed for large family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

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Exceeded our Expectations

We just returned from our stay and all are in agreement that it was one of our favorite vacations ever! There were 9 of us, ranging from 71-10 years old. The house was great, the pictures really don’t do it justice. The location is wonderful and the directions given were perfect! Listen to the advice and be sure to air down! Driving on the 4x4 beach may not be for everyone, but we loved it. It totally enhanced our stay! The outdoor area was great and the pool was surprisingly large! We loved that the deeper water was in the middle and each side was shallow. We would have enjoyed an outdoor speaker system, maybe something to consider for a future enhancement! Having 3 full sized refrigerators was great, we used all of them! This house was so well thought out. The kitchen had everything we needed, even birthday candles and corn holders! I’m not sure if this is possible in the area but a water machine that holds the 5 gallon bottles would be a great addition, even at an additional fee for the renter. Laura, the PM, was a pleasure to deal with and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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Perfect Place

This was our first family vacation that included everyone from grandparents to grandchildren, and this house was PERFECT! With 4 spacious suites plus 2 more bedrooms, everyone had their own place and bathroom if they needed privacy, and we had large, beautiful gathering areas to come together as well. We really noticed the attention to detail from the potted plants, seating everywhere, binoculars placed around the ocean view windows…. We also made good use of the tiki bar, and game room! While some might find the 4x4 beach inconvenient, it was actually perfect for us. Everyone had fun driving along the beach, and for our family members with medical conditions that would make it nearly impossible to walk over the dune and through the sand, being able to drive out and park on the beach was not just convenient but necessary. We are already anxiously planning our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

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Best time ever!

What a great week! We had four families and there was so much to do! House was fantastic, beach was beautiful. The pool and deck area was awesome! And Laura the property manager was the best! We could not have asked for a better week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Amazing Week at Sands of Time!

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: Definitely a keeper! Our entire family had an amazing stay at Sands of Time. There is everything that you can imagine! Such a relaxing week at the pool or our own ocean front beach! An experience we will always cherish. The horses are amazing to look at each day. So beautiful!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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This property is magnificent

This house is absolutely sublime. Clean, spacious, gorgeous furnishings and amenities. I don’t know where to begin with my praise of this gorgeous home. My family and I had the time of our lives for our one week vacation. I would recommend this property to everyone and anyone. The sole drawback for my family was the 4 x 4 beach. We were not equipped with the proper vehicles, which meant we were isolated to the property for the whole week, without the ability to leave easily. We did not understand what it meant be located on a 4 x 4 beach. I would stay again in a heartbeat, but would make sure that I rented a proper 4-wheel drive vehicle. I give this property two thumbs up! So gorgeous, spacious and right on the beach. What could be better?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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