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Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi

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Gorgeous ocean view from ample decking.
Just 175 feet to the ocean!
14' x 35' private pool
The beach is just steps away!
Top level deck with ocean view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 19383.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Swan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Currituck Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪148 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

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

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bunk Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi

*** Bathroom towels and Linens on all beds included in our rental rate ***
(a $250 value!)

• Bedrooms: 8
• Baths: 6.5
• Sleeps: 19 (plus crib provided)
• Bedding (linens included): 4 Kings, 1 Queen, 3 Bunk Beds, 1 Pyramid Bunk, crib
• Location: Semi Ocean Front
• Town: Carova, NC
• View: Ocean
• Check-in: Sunday
• Length of Stay: Weekly (Book 2 consecutive weeks for discount of $400!)
• Property Type: Southern Comfort

Relax on either of two levels of 150 foot long wrap around decking; there is a special spot for you to soak in stunning ocean views all day long while at "Utopia". The pool deck area provides shade as well as plenty of sun worshipping space with ample seating, tables and lounge chairs. With large dining room table for 10, additional seating at breakfast bar and outdoors you will be sure to vacation in style. All the bedrooms have LCD flat screen televisions with built in DVD players along with foam or designer bedding. The great room has a flat screen surrounded by luxury furniture tastefully mixed with beach decor. Walk past your private pool (14'x35') and into the sand where you will find yourself just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, the wild horses, the dolphins, and pelicans. What more could you possibly dream of having at your fingertips while on vacation! Well-behaved, house broken dogs welcome for additional fee.

The fully equipped kitchen will make cooking for a crowd a breeze. Eight stove top burners, top of the line drinking water purification system, and plenty of dishware is provided.

This house rents Sunday to Sunday to avoid the Saturday traffic.
The owners have over 20 years experience OBX vacationing and will pass on to renters, a listing of all pertinent information and local attractions to make your vacation to Utopia one that will provide your family the memories of a lifetime; many decide to make it a treasured tradition and return year after year. All of the niceties combined with the luxuries make this the top vacation home for you!

Lower level: contains a king master bedroom with whirlpool as well as a walk-in tile shower for two, a bedroom with a pyramid bed to sleep 3, a game room with pool table, shuffleboard, wet bar and a refrigerator, as well as a den with flat screen TV, gaming system, board games and leather furniture. There is also a laundry and a full hall bath on the lower level.

Mid level: features a king master bedroom with soaking tub, a king bedroom, a queen bedroom, a bedroom with two bunk beds, a bedroom with one bunk, two hall full baths, and covered deck on 3 sides accessible via sliding glass doors from non-bunk bedrooms. There are also 2 roll-away twin cots in case you need to move things around to suit your kids.

Top level: offers a king master bedroom with soaking tub and a baby crib, half bath off the theater, a large living room, a large dining area with seating for eleven, a beautiful kitchen, and a theater room with leather reclining seating for nine.


Note that a four wheel drive vehicle is *required* to access this secluded vacation paradise.
All wheel drive vehicles (with high ground clearance and experienced driver) may be capable of navigating the soft sand and off road beach driving conditions with experienced driver.
Please inquire about 4 wheel drive vehicle rentals, if needed.

It is highly recommended that you plan your arrival during the daylight hours and as close to low tide as possible. Please check the local tide schedules.

Feel free to e-mail with any questions or concerns you may have.

Book today and live like the 1%!



Property manager

Tom

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
Games, books, high chair, crib, Pack N Play
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 well-behaved, house broken dogs; added fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors
Rentals are Sunday to Sunday only. You MUST have a 4 wheel drive vehicle to access the property.
Travelers must provide photo IDs, along with guest list with name and age after booking.
This house is Family oriented. No bachelors/bachelorettes, spring breakers, or loud parties please.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. 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

  • Swan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 28 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Whalehead - 30 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 40 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Currituck Beach - 50 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Corolla Beer Garden - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi 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 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

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

Exactly What We Needed

This vacation home was exactly what we needed. We had four families with 8 adults and 8 children, yet the house never felt crowded. The kids loved the movie room at night and checking out the horses from the decks. The pool area was perfect for the late afternoon. It is walking distance to the drive on beach. The owners had numerous beach chairs, boogie boards, and pool floats available. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could need. There was plenty of room to park. The charcoal grills outside were nice and clean. The bathrooms were sizable. Nothing but compliments from our crew!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Amazing location

My family of 17 had the best time! The house is in the best location, so exciting to have the wild horses walk right past the yard while we were swimming. Driving on the 4x4 beach is so much fun! The house is clean, communication with owners is amazing and prompt. A very relaxing vacation that was needed by all. We will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

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

From NH

We had an amazing time in Corolla. The house was perfect, plenty of room and fun things to do. The horses walked right thru the yard, we were able to see them everyday. The kids could walk back and forth to the beach, and we loved driving over and setting up under a canopy for the day. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Awesome stay

The house was wonderful. Our group really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

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

beach trip

The weather could have been better but that is out of our control. The only thing we were disappointed about was the swimming pool at the house was so cold, we couldn't use it. We thought is would have been heated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., Wauconda

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

Great Family Place

We had 18 people, ages 1-80. There was plenty of space for everyone. Wild horses were so close many times. Lots of kitchen space and utensils. Close to the beach (short walk over the dune or drive). Not great internet but that kept everyone from being on their phones all the time. Most of the beds were very comfortable. Pool was used a lot (heated would be nice but we get why it isn't). Lots of beach and pool toys.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

First time on the 4x4 area

The house was perfect for our family the theatre room was the favorite for most . The water and the one stove top that didn’t work was the only downfall for us .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

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

The place to be !!!!

Great location and plenty of things to do . From the theater room to the pool and access to the beach. A good time was had by all👍🏻👍🏻
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S., Julian, PA

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

We love Utopia!

We are family of 18 from Pennsylvania and we LOVED Utopia! The house was exactly as advertised. It was clean, had everything we needed and the furniture was all very comfortable. The theatre was a huge hit! The house was perfectly laid out with lots of space for everyone to spread out. Even with 18 people we never felt cramped! The location is also perfect- far enough up the beach away from the crowds without being too far from town. We loved being close enough to walk back and forth to the house from the beach whenever we needed to. The pool and hot tub were a great way to end the day. We also enjoyed seeing the horses in the yard everyday! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mary K.

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

Family reunion

This property had plenty of room for the17 of us who where able to meet at this lovely location. Enjoyed the beach the pool having meals together. The hot tub movie theater views from the decks. The horses who delighted us with their presence daily. Beach driving was bumpier and more crowded than I remembered it. But great adventure got to know children born in far away states and hopefully give them happy memories of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy L., Yale, MI

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

Best 50 th we could have ever had!!!

We had a wonderful week. We loved the house. And everyone had a wonderful time at the beach. The pool and hot tub also got a lot of use. The theater room was a huge hit!!! We loved watching the horses. Any questions we had were quickly answered. It was a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Beautiful Family Vacation

Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful beach house this week. We had an absolutely, wonderful time. We took care of your house just as we would have if it was ours. Inside the house, we especially loved the shuffleboard game. That’s a great family game! We are even going to buy one for our lake house. The beach and horses were enjoyed by all. We hope to visit your beautiful beach house again some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika S., Lititz, PA

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

Great house for family vacation

Great house with plenty of space and amenities! The movie room was awesome for the rainy days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Amazing week!

Me and my family just got back from renting this beautiful 3 story beach home for a week. The house itself is kept very clean and was not dated at all. The owners provide more than enough amenities that there is no need to bring anything than clothes and your beach towel. The beds were very comfortable and there is a TV in every bedroom. The theater room was a big hit for the kids and adults as well. The pool was clean and they provide plenty of chairs for everyone. They even have chairs to bring to the beach! We had daily sightings of the wild horses which was amazing. The ocean views and the sunsets were unbelievable! Great place to stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

mary d.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

dissapointed

house needs major attention and major upkeep. both fridges not working properly, electrical outlets not working on left hand side of upstairs kitchen, cracked floor tiles, upstairs stove busted, carpet in downstairs room ripped, both kitchen faucets rusted and leaking, pool heater not working, pool deck a trip hazzard, pool furniture old and beat up, damaged, beach chairs and toys old, damaged, most cannot be used, deck furniture damaged and left on upper deck for all to see, grilling area had horse poopie so the smell and bugs will annoy you, gate to pool area broken, pool wasnt serviced as stated on paperwork. mold and mildew on most balcony doors. our expectations werent too high based on the pictures we saw and of course we kept an open mind considering this is a remote area BUT, we were shocked. we had 2 family members leave and wouldnt even stay 1 night, the rest of us all cut our trip shorter than expected. sadly, will not return to this house. movie room was the best part of this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Vacation

Proximity to the beautiful beach was priceless! Movie room was a huge hit with the Grandmas and kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Matt K.

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

3 family vacation

The property was just as described. Its in a great area with good beach access. The pool was great for later in the day. The house was clean and we felt very comfortable there. I can tell the owners try to keep up with the maintenance and keep a nice house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Donna K., Cheswick

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

Utopia

The owners are fabulous in responding. It’s a short walk to the beach and room that everyone can have space. The horses visited everyday which the kids loved watching. The theater room was a hit also. We made many memories. You do need 4 wheel. Our only situation was it rained mid week extremely hard and roads to house were flooded and hard to get to without knowing where the sink holes were. Then rained more on day before we left which added more water to the already flooded roads. Everyone thought it was fun though driving on the bumpy beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Great stay!

Amazing views, easy access to beach and FUN. Owners were very responsive to texts. Movie theater room is awesome touch!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Brennan Vaca

We enjoyed the house. It was clean and smelled good. We were close to the beach and the horses . The only down side was the pool started to turn green but after a call it was quickly resolved. We would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A week away

We had some inclement weather so getting to the house was a challenge, but once we got there it was nice. Clean, check in procedure was well thought out and detailed by the owners. Lots of convenience and the home theater came in handy for the rainy days. Lots of morning and afternoon sun at the pool and shade too! Didn’t use the outside bbq but it was conveniently located. Lots of toys and floats at the pool to help enjoy our stay. Only down side was the remote nature of the house. That’s just my inexperience to the OBX locations, nothing to do with the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

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

Most enjoyable!

We had a great week! Driving on the beach was a new experience for us. Accommodations fit our needs well. Plenty of room. Theater room was definitely a huge hit!!! Horses were in the yard almost daily. Good time had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

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

Perfect 4x4!

Great house, great location, little dated but great pool! Awesome movie room! Great location to ocean! Owners are super communicative and have thought of everything. Would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Trish M.

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

Excellent Getaway!

A great time had by all. The Movie theater room was a big hit as was the pool. The horses came up behind the pool to hang out so we could see them. Tides were HIGH this weekend, so we left a bit early as the tide stayed up by the dunes due to the winds and hurricanes out in the ocean. Plenty of room to spread out and relax! Property managers were very responsive with every question we had! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

karen c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay

Nice, house needs some updates. Shuffle board could not use, damaged. Location was great! We saw the horses everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tom

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Hello and thanks for taking a look at our home! We have over 20 year’s experience choosing the Outer Banks for our personal annual vacation retreat. We often arrived with a group of friends and a herd of kids, or our extended family for a reunion. It was and is always a vacation to remember. Over the years, we have compiled some of our favorite attractions and tips; as our (busy) guests, we will pass on our experience to save you so much planning time. What to bring, what is already at the house, where to go and what to do as well as what is not to miss while you are visiting Currituck County, NC.
It truly is steps over the dune to the waves any time of the day or evening… do you know about our ghost crabs? Great fun for kids with a flashlight! Does it seem like there is never enough time to sit down and play a board game anymore? We are more than ready for that vacation moment with the 20+ games and puzzles to entertain young and old alike. We also have a large paperback library for relaxing by the pool or sitting with your toes in the sand.

We know your stay at our beach house will be one you will want to repeat time and again. One week never seems like enough time, so take advantage of our discount offered for booking two consecutive weeks! We fell in love with Corolla over 20 years ago and now that the kids are grown and out of the house, those are memories and photographs that are absolutely priceless.
Feel free to call or e-mail with any questions or concerns you may have. Book today and you’ll have your upcoming Carolina vacation on your mind!
Thank you,
Tom and Andrea,
Collin and Shelly

Why they chose this property

We are owners of this property since September 2015 and have made many updates: 9 new reclining leather seats for the theater room as well as upgraded surround sound, new flooring on all 3 levels, new paint on the walls, new thermostats and HVAC system for 1st and 2nd floors, tons of beachy decor and general updates all around. The close proximity to the beach is really something you will want. Spoil yourself!

What makes this property unique

You will not regret choosing the Outer Banks as a secluded vacation spot for your family and friends! The beaches are gorgeous; renting Utopia just steps from the waves is sure to become an annual tradition. While the four wheel drive beach does require a 4x4 vehicle, you will find the privacy and relaxed pace is the perfect spot to recharge your soul.
Are you a coffee loving, early morning sunrise beachcomber or a sunset deck enthusiast with a nice glass of wine in hand? Either way, you will be unbelievably surprised here in the wide spaces of Swan Beach with all the vacation amenities you’d expect and then some. We are located on one of the wild horses’ favorite grazing path so you should have some nice photo opportunities. (Be sure to honor our equine pals by keeping at least 50 feet away and allowing them to forage for their own natural diet of wild grasses and plants.)

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