Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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Corolla, NC

Swan Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Corolla Beach
‪28 min drive‬
Currituck Beach
‪37 min drive‬
Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
‪135 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Outstanding Ocean views! Simple beach cottage on private sand road in Corolla 4-wheel drive area. This home is only accessible with a 4 wheel drive vehicle. All wheel drive vehicles are not capable of navigating the soft sand and off road beach driving conditions. Privacy deck space & views of Penny's Hill, the Currituck Lighthouse & dunes, spectacular sunrises & sunsets, access to 30 miles of pristine beaches with wild Spanish Mustangs, pet friendly, well-equipped, cozy size perfect for single family & smaller groups, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Property manager

Angi Gregory

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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 Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Corolla, NC

What's nearby

Swan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wild Horse Museum - 22 min drive - 7.3 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 7.5 km
Corolla Beach - 28 min drive - 3.8 km
Currituck Beach - 37 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬22 min drive
‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬23 min drive
‪The Corolla Beer Garden - ‬22 min drive
‪Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Outstanding Ocean Views! Simple Beach Cottage On Private Sand Road In Corolla located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Swan Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Estuarine Nature Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Denise F.

10 August 2024

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

Amazing views

There were 2 of us staying for the week. It's the perfect size for a small group. The views from the top deck are perfect. The horses were around almost daily. I also loved listening to the frogs after the hurricane passed through. The home was well equipped.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

5 August 2024

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

Beach house in the dunes

Great location for those who want to be away from the crowds. 4-minute walk to the beach, great views, shaded lower deck with upper deck above, clean, and incredible stars at night. We spent hours on the upper deck watching the stars and satellites. Must have a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get there. About 2.5 miles up the beach. We rented a Jeep for this trip. Saw the wild horses in the dunes and in the driveway. Great memories. Angi is a great host and person. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

30 June 2024

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

Hard to leave!

We had an amazing time here! The kitchen had everything we needed and the views were incredible from the top deck. The horses added to the beauty. We saw them every day and under the deck one night! It was the best time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra E.

12 June 2024

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

Wonderful Family Oasis

This house was everything we expected and needed for a family getaway. The location was perfect; it was within walking distance of the beach but tucked away. We saw the horses every day, and twice, they were cooling off under the house! The kitchen was well appointed and had everything I needed to cook. The grill outside was very clean and easy to use. Having the 5 gallon water tank was a huge bonus for us. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were perfect. I loved the master shower! We loved the views from the deck and appreciated the new Adirondack chairs. My only complaint would be some of the nails on the upper deck need to be replaced or hammered in. My husband ripped his foot open on one of the ones sticking out. We made sure to have shoes on after that. This is a wonderful house and I wouldn't hesitate to book again! We had the best time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan M.

24 May 2024

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

Wonderful

Very nice and relaxing

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

12 May 2024

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

suggestions

great week..house needs more lower deck furniture and update of beach chairs and removal of such old, useless items...

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

21 September 2023

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

2nd Week of September OBX vacation

Great location on 4wd beach. Perfect for small family or a few friends. Beautiful views of dunes from the top deck. Relatively easy to get to verses other places deeper in the dunes or further up the beach. Angi was very responsive addressing any questions or concerns.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian h.

21 August 2023

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

Sand, sun and horses

Really cool place in the 4 wheel drive only section. Located about 3 miles into the dunes and takes about 15 mins to get to “town”. House was perfect for us and could sleep up to 6 comfortably. Ocean views over the dunes Owner checked in with us. Saw horses everyday. Pod of dolphins as well.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

5 August 2023

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

Beach house

The house was exactly as listed, Angi is an excellent property manager, and was very helpful for us during our stay. The beach road is an experience in its self. Definitely need to air down your tires and 4x4 is an absolute must! We loved watching the horses graze and move through the dune area and onto the beach. They are truly amazing. Overall everything was great for a very quiet relaxing week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

2 August 2023

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

Family Beach Vacation

Smooth Sailing is the perfect place if you are looking for a low-key spot away from the overly "touristy" areas of OBX. The sand road can be intimidating until you get used to it, but the convenience of loading up your beach gear and driving it up to your spot is worth it! Angi is a wonderful host--very quick to respond to any question and address any issues. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan D.

5 July 2023

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

Wonderful Stay in Corolla

Property is in a wonderful location behind the dunes of Carova Beach. Very private location. Host was attentive and answered any questions that we had promptly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Misty B.

25 June 2023

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

4x4 Getaway

We loved the 4x4 beach and wild horses in yard 3 out of 5 days.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Lee R.

10 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quiet location, Responsive Property Manager

Remote, pretty, sandy, oceanic, and a sweet serviceable place with great windows, decks & porches. The beach is actually a road or should I say the road is a beach? (sporadic traffic as you take in the grand Atlantic and build sand castles.) Angi is the most responsive vacation host I’ve ever rented from. She fixed things immediately, struggled with me over TV & Wifi, and called when she spotted wild horses. A gem. But, it would be wise to read the contract carefully; prepare for upcharges on linens (20 percent more than quoted) and funky at best connectivity. In fact, we're still trying fix our computers, a week later.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny K.

17 March 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great vacation to OBX

Our first spring break vacation with our family (my spouse, my mom, and two young daughters) to the ocean and all our first time in OBX. Driving on the beach was by far our favorite! The sand dunes and ocean was beautiful!! The size of the house was prefect for us and the host was excellent and answered all our questions and even stopped by with extention cord. Only complaint was the house was quite dusty and the windows could have been cleaned better to be able to see outside better. But host has chairs for family, tons of toys goe the girls and again the price of the house was great also beds were comfortable for all of us. * Nothing Related to the house*We were bummed we didn't see any wild horses as this was one of the main reasons we booked and the weather wasn't the warmest; we're from WI so we were excited for 50s and a snow break, but it wasn't that warm and real windy.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

28 December 2022

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

Remote beach paradise

This location is absolutely stunning! Dunes, ocean, wild horses, sunrises and sunsets, 4x4 beach! It is a remote playground. Not to mention all the fun exploring and sites within minutes or just a few hours if you want to get out to explore. The house was great. Perfect for a couple or small family. Everything you’ll need in a kitchen - literally! And those views….🤩 We spent Christmas weekend here and could t have imagined a better experience. Angi was responsive and accommodating and with an impending storm, she even let us check in early so we could access the house with no issues. Everyone has said these things hut I will repeat for prosperity: 4 wheel drive is a must and yes, you will see wild horses at least one day of your stay! We have already recommended the house to anyone who asks based off our incredible photos and we cannot wait to come back for a warm weather visit!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn O.

13 October 2022

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

Beach House

Property was well furnished with everything you need and location is great. Only thing I wish we'd known ahead of time is that owner lives next door. Wasn't a problem for us but, always in the back of our mind being watched-might have made a difference in deciding to rent. Other issue is that ad states having wi-fi and never did have access, owner never offered any compensation for it. Was a real problem and would be for most.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lilia C., Maryland

23 July 2022

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

Beautiful Sunsets

Let me begin with the wonderful host, they are really nice people, they make us feel very confortable, the place is amazing and close to the beautiful beach, YOU WILL NEED A 4X4 TRUCK. If you looking to connect with nature, and also yourself this is the best place, quiet, peaceful and beautiful. 100% recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 July 2022

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

5 Star Stay

Great house with great views, we will look to rent it again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

24 June 2022

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

Amazing

You need to add this to your bucket list! To have the wild horses come right up to the house was amazing! The house was great! We enjoyed the hammocks and sitting out on the decks. Would definitely come back!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

30 May 2022

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

4 Wheel Drive Beech House

Great place to stay, away from the beaten path. Horse's came to cottage several times. Saw 4 on the beach at waters edge on the 1st day. We had our small dogs, so the place worked out great for them. Peaceful, The owner was great, Takes a while to get to stores and supplies so go prepared. Definitely need 4 wheel drive, the sand is loose in some places, Thanks Angie for a great peaceful stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh T.

7 May 2022

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

One of the best vacations ever

Great memories were made in Corolla. We came to get married on the beach and it was nothing short of amazing!!! Definitely going back.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

23 April 2022

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

Fabulous vacation!!!

I am writing this review a few weeks after our stay but I cannot recommend this rental property & the OBX area enough. It was just a great week in so many different ways! Driving up the 4x4 beach area was a pretty cool experience. The videos of my wife driving up the beach will be forever unforgettable. The property itself is/was exactly as advertised! It is a nice, relaxing location with some pretty scenic views. By mid-week I kind of accepted the fact that I might not actually see any Corolla Wild Horses. This even after driving around and up to Carova combined with following some of the horse tour groups around like an out-of-place tourist. However, driving back from Duck, somewhat late, from an early dinner just out of the blue there were two (2) small groups of horses that had come down to the beach probably due to the storm that blew in. It was a pleasant surprise and a really nice way to complete our vacation! Not much else to say other than... Awesome OBX!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

14 April 2022

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

Best beach getaway

Clean and orderly upon arrival , had everything we needed for the week ..with this unique beach getaway our question got answered in a timely manner. Thank you Love kicking back with a good book and taking Long walking on the beach , and seeing the horses.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

16 February 2022

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

Everything we was looking for and found here!

We was visiting our daughter in North Carolina for the month of February and wanted to take a 5 night brake to the Outer Banks. Never been before but had heard much are really wanted to experience it. However, we wanted to find something that was set in the natural surroundings of the the dunes. Finding “Smooth Sailing” ticked all the boxes and on arrival was not disappointed. A lovely comfortable authentic beach house in a great private location. The drive to the house along the beach and up and over the dunes was a wonderful extra to the holiday, along with a visit from the wild horses. The owners have put everything in place to make your stay as comfortable and easy as possible, great people to deal with. We fully recommend and would not hesitate to go back. Do make sure you have a proper 4x4 and you will have a great time

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

5 February 2022

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

peaceful week

awesome property. beautiful, peaceful, relaxing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

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Hosted by Angi Gregory

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English, German

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