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Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

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Corolla, NC
  • Corolla Beach
  • Corolla
  • Currituck Beach

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Floor Bunkbed

1 Single Bunk Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Master King

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

1st Floor Half

Toilet

2nd Floor Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Private Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Shared bedroom/hallway bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

3rd Floor Half

Toilet

3rd Floor Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach

1634 Sandfiddler Rd, NC Corolla 27927

SATURDAY CHECK IN - 4X4 BEACH - Approximately 3 miles up the 4x4 beach Hot tub and pool is open May 1st through October 1st.

Welcome to 'Lightly Salted', one of Swan Beach's finest homes perched against oceanfront dunes of the wild and beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. This home boasts views of blue-green waves, bubbling white surf, and wide, sandy, wheat toned beaches as far as the eye can see. The enchantment begins as soon as your 4x4 vehicle leaves the pavement to drive right on the sand, only a few feet from the roar of the surf.

Panoramic views, state of the art electronics, quality bedding and Sleep Number® beds, delicious drinking water and a well-stocked kitchen are at your disposal. All newly updated roku smart tvs , bring your own passwords to utilize the streaming apps (YouTube tv, Hulu, Netflix, etc). Outdoor picnic seating area with large hot tub and a charcoal grill. The ground floor half bath and second floor mini fridge make poolside entertainment a breeze. Hop out of the pool and walk 50 feet across the dune to the ocean!

The extremely well equipped kitchen has all stainless major appliances, cookware, utensils and small appliances. Brew your morning coffee in the Keurig, Mr Coffee and enjoy it while watching the waves from the screened porch just off the kitchen.

Sleep Number® beds with dual comfort controls are in 4 bedrooms: the third floor master king and three queens. The kid's room with two sets of bunkbeds.

POOL and HOT TUB are typically opened from MAY until end of SEPTEMBER. The pool is not heated.

Spend a luxurious week enjoying the beach, watching the wild horses graze and relaxing to the sound of the pounding surf from the well-appointed accommodations of 'Lightly Salted'.

NEW FOR 2023
• 32" Roku connected Smart TV's With DISH In bedrooms - 65” Roku connected Living Room Tvs

• New second floor A/C unit

• New Living Room sofa & loveseat

• Updated Water filtration system

• New outdoor polywood chairs

INVENTORY for Lightly Salted:

• Stainless steel major appliances

• Hardwood floors for the third level

• Luxury bedding, pillows and bath towels

• Sleep Number® beds

• Reverse osmosis faucet

• Fully stocked kitchen

• Iron and ironing board

• Telephone

• Nest WIFI / Thermostat / Nest Protect smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide detector / Nest Exterior Security Cameras

• Central heat and air

• Dishwasher, microwave

• Samsung Frontload Washer/Dryer

• Outdoor Furniture

• Outdoor Shower

• Charcoal Grill

Always arrive before dark because the beach is more difficult to navigate at night. We recommend lowering your tire pressure to 15-20 psi so bring a tire pressure gauge along. Tires can be re-inflated at any of the area gas stations or the county put in FREE air stations at the Historic Corolla Park, 1100 Club Road, Corolla. The Park is on the sound side of the road. Turn in at the park road, make a right at the stop sign and another quick right into the gravel parking lot. The air up stations will be at the end of the lot. Check area tide charts prior to arrival. Low tide is ideal for beach driving. Follow all posted speed limits (35 mph or 15 mph when within 300 feet of pedestrians or wild horses). Drive on the hard-packed sand near the edge of the water or close to the dunes. Leave the middle of the beach available for parked vehicles. Drivers must be 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. ATVs are not permitted. Also, Currituck County does not allow personal motorized watercraft on the ocean. Jet skis and personal motorboats are allowed on the Currituck Sound. The closest boat ramp is located at the Whalehead Club in Corolla. Due to shallow water and grass, this ramp is suitable for small craft only. For more information regarding Currituck County's rules and regulations, please contact the Currituck County Chamber of Commerce.

Property manager

Marissa Iacovone
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Kitchen
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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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sunscreens with Avobenzone prohibited, please bring environmentally friendly sunscreens.

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 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. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also worth visiting.
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Corolla, NC

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Corolla Beer Garden - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 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 Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within a 5-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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexandra S.

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

Family Vacation Adventure

We stayed at Lightly Salted last week; my family of five [2 adults, 3 kids (11, 5, 1)]and out close friends family of three [2 adults, 1 kid (3)].
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicol r.

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

50th Birthday

First time here to celebrate my 50th birthday Amazing location on the beach.House and host where amazing seeing the wild horses was a dream come true we will return thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel F.

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

Summer vacation.

Everything was very nice. The pool and hottub was very clean and the house was exactly as described. Access to the beach was easy, just load you vehicle up and drive about a minute to your spot. We definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin R.

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

Great OBX vacation!!!

Our family has stayed in Corolla the last few years and taken several day trips to the 4x4 area. This year we decided to book a home in the 4x4 area. It’s an amazing Experience! Phenomenal location! Amazing views! Multiple visits from the wild horses grazing in the yard! Marissa was great, responded quickly and remedied our only issue timely! Wouldn’t hesitate to book with Marissa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Greg L.

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

Corolla visit

Excellent location. Beautiful views allowed for a most relaxing stay. Proximity to beach allowed us to enjoy some surf fishing and we greatly appreciated access to the hot tub, it was used every evening! A must return location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luanne F.

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

Absolutely wonderful!!

The property was 100 percent as advertised. Kitchen was the best stocked we have ever stayed in. Home was spacious and beautiful. Host was responsive and helpful when we were stuck on the beach. Recommended a towing company that was fast, easy, and awesome people. Note: tire pressure is best at 12 to 14 pounds.Would recommend 100 percent!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful house, fantastic location. Loved the adventure of getting to the house
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Relaxation and Adventure

This rental was awesome! We had plenty of room for our group of 10. The rental property met all of our expectations, from the moment we hit the 4 wheel drive beach, to seeing the wild horses daily and catching enough fish while shore fishing to have a great fish fry the last day of our stay. Lightly Salted also had the best stocked kitchen of any VRBO that we have rented. It had everything that we needed! We would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Lightly Salted as a unique, comfortable and peaceful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

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

Comfortable

It just felt comfortable staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
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8/10 Good

Greg L.

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

Corolla Visit

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Excellent location, and greatly appreciated their keeping the hot tub open for our use during our was used every night!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Jill M., Russels Point, USA

MacDonald

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 experience here. Laura was fantastic to work with and went out of her way to accommodate us.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Loved the location

Loved the remoteness, beach access, pool. Beautiful views. Perfect weather Horses came for a visit once and stayed around the house for quite a while. Kitchen well stocked Ice maker was broken, but host refunded cost of buying bags Only downside to trip was highway 12 traffic- plan to come and go with consideration to avoid peak travel times. Would be the only reason why would not visit again during the summer season
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Great week. Can't wait to come back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: Very nice house. Deck outside needed a little TLC but overall outstanding rental property. Views were amazing both sunrise and sunset. Only issue we had was the spa water needed changing but the staff came over within 15 minutes and changes it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Maureen F.

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

My stay

You have a lovely home but whomever cleans it does not do a very good job. It would be nice if the windows with the view were clean to take advantage of the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Perfect Location!

Our host was accommodative and was always easy to get ahold of. The house was awesome and big enough for our family and friends. We enjoyed the drive on the beach to get there and the amazing views. The pool and hot tub were a must for our kids and they enjoyed it. The horses came up to the house a few times and were usually in sight all week . The only negative thing to say was the sleep number beds were uncomfortable but that’s a personal preference. We had the best time at Lightly Salted and made many good memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Great get away!

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: Great get away in a really unique location. The house was spotless, comfortable and had lots of space. We loved driving on the beach and seeing the wild horses. Plenty of shopping and restaurants close by. We had a storm for 2 days and enjoyed staying in the house and watching from the big windows. We would definitely come back and bring our family with us next time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

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

First OBX trip

This was our families 1st trip to OBX and this house was great. The adventure getting their was an awesome experience. The horses were near the house daily we even got to see some babies. Down sides were the pool lighs did not work, there was no umbrellas for the tables that were on the deck and in the pool area. The cleaning company could do a better job. Making memories was what this trip was about and we were able to do that with the perfect weather we had all week. We got to experience a thunderstorm at the beach as well on the last night of our stay seeing the sky and ocean change quickly was neat to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennie D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Adventure - not for everyone

Loved the remoteness of the property, the horses, the beach was beautiful, but not prepared for what was required to travel on the beach without a lot of anxiety. Getting to the beach through the sand requires being in pretty good shape and agile. First impression of the house when we arrived was disappointing, but it grew on us. It's a lot of money to rent to not have the basic amenities provided or be in better shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Oasis on the Shore

Lightly Salted is a great house in a great location that gave us the solitude on the coast we were seeking. The house provided unobstructed views up and down the beach with the roar of the surf loud and clear on the decks. We were looking to avoid large crowds of beach goers, and the beach was mostly ours alone when we ventured out looking for shells and shore birds. The sun rises on the last few days were spectacular! The owners installed a brand new refrigerator with icemaker for the kitchen on the day of arrival. The unit was clean, and we have no complaints with any of the other appliances or furniture. The owners were very responsive and even helped me get our Jeep unstuck from sand during our worst weather day (without us asking)! Overall an outstanding experience, and we look forward to returning for our next Outer Banks vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Cindy D.

Dorsey Fam Vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lightly Salted was very nice -- the kitchen table and counters could have been a little cleaner. It did not appear the pool or hot tub had been cleaned as there was ALOT of sand, bugs, etc in pool and a film on hot tub the whole week. Since there is so much sand on the 4x4, the pool should probably be cleaned midweek as well. Also, while we had a great week, would probably not stay on the 4x4 beach again - just too far from everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Vacation!

Wow! What a week! This was our first time to OBX, so we wanted it be as perfect as possible! This house was absolutely everything we could have wished for and more. We had plenty of room, the kitchen was fully stocked to meet all of our needs, beds were comfy, pool felt amazing. I have zero complaints! Marissa was so good at getting back with me quickly, even over my silly questions. Watching the sunrise from the top deck was breathtaking & the wild horses visited in the mornings and most evenings. The walk to the beach was very short and beautiful as well. The adventure getting to the house was fun & definitely a memory we won’t forget. If this is your first time driving on a 4X4 beach like it was for us, do not get discouraged, believe me-see it though it’s 100% worth it! We’ll be back to Lightly Salted soon!! Thank you for sharing your house with my family to make a million memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen R.

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

Beautiful house in remote location

The house is very nice and provides a unique beach experience. We had 8 people, 4 adults and 4 children. The house was a good size for our group. We weren’t expecting the 4 miles of beach driving to get to the house. We had 3 SUVs, and 2/3 got stuck. One needed assistance, because we didn’t deflate the tires enough (we got stuck in traffic and were getting close to nightfall), and it costs hundreds to get yanked out. Having the pool and hot tub were great. We had dinner on the big picnic table by the pool. The decks are a beautiful place to enjoy morning coffee. The sunrise is breathtaking. Walks on the secluded beach are definitely special. Way better than the more popular beaches. The downside to having to drive on the beach is that it’s a busy road during the day. If you have kids, it can be a little nerve racking to have trucks zooming past you as you try to enjoy a day in the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Andrea W.

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

Great location

Pros: Communication with property owner was absolutely fantastic. I do feel that the house is a bit dated and could use some love. Horses stopped by the house at least 4 times during the week, amazing views of the ocean and just a quick walk to the beach. Cons: The porches need nails put back in place and was saddened to see that the once screened in porch area was no longer screened in. Water could only be used in one portion of the house before water pressure would drop in another shower or kitchen. Laundry left in dryer and dishes left in dishwasher upon arrival; nothing like chores upon arrival on vacation. I now know I will never buy a sleep number bed either; it felt like sleeping on adult version of an air mattress. Staying on the 4x4 beach was a fantastic experience and Great memories were had that will last a lifetime. Don’t follow GPS directions to get to the house - turning on canary was much easier!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Edith G.

Wonderful ocean front vacation house!

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 been planning this vacation for 9 months, and Lightly Salted more than lived up to the anticipation. It is a beautiful beach home with a lot of extras to make the stay extra enjoyable. The view and sound of the ocean can't be beat; whether enjoying coffee on the deck of the morning, or a beer on the deck at night. It is steps from the beach with an outside covered shower to rinse off that sand. Being pet friendly was a must for us, and Lightly Salted did not disappoint with allowing our golden retriever and border collie. A well equipped kitchen helped us to make steamed blue crab, grilled fresh shrimp, and oysters Rockefeller (all fresh from the local area). A 4wd vehicle is absolutely necessary to navigate the beach and get to the property. Also letting the air out of your tires (we saw a few people get stuck who hadn't) helps. Taking those steps, we had no issues getting to and from the house. The wild horses paid us a visit and used the shade of the bottom porch to cool off, allowing wonderful pictures. The property manager Laura responded to all texts immediately and was SUPER helpful. The only recommendation we have would be for an updated grill, but we are grill fanatics, lol. Overall, an awesome vacation experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Darryl S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marissa Iacovone

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Marissa & Dominick Iacovone - We purchased the home in 2019 realizing a dream after being married on the 4x4 beach in 2015. We hope you enjoy this home as much as it has brought joy to us and our family!

What makes this property unique

It's home! Just at the beach!

Languages:

English

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