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Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!

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A wooden deck leading to a white building with multiple windows, overlooking a beach with other buildings and dunes.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden tables and Adirondack chairs, overlooking a forested landscape.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, television, and bookshelves.
A two-story beachfront house with a balcony, surrounded by vegetation and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Carova Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Game Room - futon

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!

Please take a minute to read about The Piper's Nest...:)

(SEE OUR TWO VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE THAT SHOW THE HOUSE LAYOUT! SEARCH FOR: Tour of "the piper's nest" part one and Tour of "the piper's nest" part two... posted by Tracy Blowers.)

Wake up every morning and drink your beverage of choice while enjoying a glorious ocean view! Three of our five bedrooms offer an ocean view (moms and dads claim those!), while our entire, sunny, window filled Great Room offers the same spectacular option.

Step onto the wrap around deck to enjoy, the sight, sounds and smell of the ocean! A quick change into swimsuits and you can enjoy it all from the hot tub!

Our home is the perfect option - all of the benefits of "ocean view" without getting overwhelmed by the crowd and the traffic! How far away is the ocean? Less than five minutes. It's really close!

A big kitchen with a large snack bar, where fabulous food & drinks can be enjoyed while you chat with friends and family. We have a fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs, games, cards, books - whatever you need to relax, it's here. There is a washer and dryer at the house as well (not that you want to do laundry, but you can. :). Enjoy our nearly 3,000 square foot space to spread out at night and connect during the day. Sun, Ocean, Great Food & Beverage of Choice = Relaxation!

NOTE: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A 4WD VEHICLE so you can easily drive to our home. Our home is on Carova Beach, which is the perfect oasis - far enough away from the downtown OBX craziness without being too far away if you want to experience the crazy! Carova Beach is also a Wild Horse Preserve, so plan on seeing plenty of wild horses during your stay!

We have a three day minimum in the off season; minimum 7 day stay during the summer season.

It's a 7 mile drive down the beach - not a bad commute with a view like that! If you don't want to drive on the beach, there are other options to get you there (i.e. you can use a "park & ride" service to and from the house - there are fees associated with that. I can provide more info for you, if you'd like).

We will give you more information in our "Welcome" letter on tips & tricks for driving on the beach, as well as what we have at the house and what you may want to bring. And, please, reach out to us with any questions. We're here to make your stay just what you need it to be so you can relax and recharge.

Tracy & Gerry

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
We love large dogs too - no worries if friendly.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please put things back where you find them so it looks the same way for the next guest. Many thanks for that! :)
Some dogs are furniture dogs (ours is), but it is a tougher clean for the housekeeper. No pet fee here - but please no dog hair on the furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2657072vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is near the beach. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Martin Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Carova Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hammered Drunk Bar and Grill OBX - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪North End - ‬192 min drive
  • ‪Mc's bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬186 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price! located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Carova Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Carova Beach is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a unique Outer Banks experience, Piper’s Nest on Corolla’s 4x4 beach is the perfect place to stay. The house is about seven miles down the beach, and while I was nervous about driving on the sand at first, airing our tires down made it easy. True Four-wheel drive is recommended, but my daughter’s 4x4 Jeep Cherokee handled it just fine. Best of all, we saw wild horses almost every single day, making this beautiful, uncrowded area feel truly magical.The house was clean, comfortable, and fully stocked with everything we needed, including beach chairs, canopies, and boogie boards. The beach was just a two-minute drive away, making it easy to run back and forth with our young kids whenever we needed to. We just threw everything in the back of the truck and drove down. It was truly an awesome beach experience. Tracey and Gerry were fantastic hosts—friendly, attentive, and quick to respond to any questions. Between the incredible home, the pristine beaches, and the unforgettable wild horses, Piper’s Nest is a true hidden treasure. We made amazing family memories and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly F.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the house and location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
Thanks Carly - and keep my number!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline N.

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

Beautiful Beach Home

We Thank you Tracey for making our stay wonderful !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2024
I'm so glad you all got to be together for the holidays! That time together is what really matters. <3
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenni S.

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

Spring Break

This is the second time staying here and it has been great. Just a short walk to the beach, has a hot tub and all the space and amenities that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2024
Thank you so much, Jenni! I’m so glad you came back to The Piper’s Nest! If you ever plan a n coming down again, please feel free to reach out to me directly. I believe you have my cell. :) Tracy & Gerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Paradise

I loved the location and the house. We will be planning to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume L.

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

A memorable experience

We had a very good time at the Property. Everything was as per the description, and the owner was very nice. We truly enjoyed the location and the beach!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Thank you, Guillaume! You were lovely! And thanks so much for being flexible! I'm so glad your family enjoyed their time at The Piper's Nest - please consider coming back to visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa z.

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

Awesome place

We had a great time in this lovely spacious house. Everything you could want and ask for is in this house. Beautiful views. Close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Thanks Lisa! I'm glad you were able to make it - you time it perfectly around that storm! It was so nice connecting with you before your stay. Please consider coming back to visit -reach out to me directly. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K M.

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

Perfect vacation!

Our family had a wonderful trip over Easter! We had 8 adults and 4 children, ranging from 15-8 years old. The house is spacious and has all the amenities needed for a great stay. We loved spending time on the deck watching the wild horses and looking at the ocean. My husband and son went surf fishing daily and caught some nice fish. It was a relaxing stay and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

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

Excellent

Loved this property The house is spacious, has many bathrooms and the kitchen has so much counter space. Loved this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you so much, Tamara! Please come back and visit The Piper's Nest anytime!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Fun at the Beach

Tracy’s home was clean and comfortable. It was a short drive or walk to the beach. We saw several wild horses eating grass in the yard during our stay, enjoyed the hot tub, and games on game night. We would definitely love to book this home again on our next visit to OBX.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou C.

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

Best house

The house was super clean and had everything you need. Nice views of the ocean. Host was so accommodating when we had a question. Best experience in all the years we have been coming to carova. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2024
Lou and family! Thank you for such kind words. Guests like you make it easy! I'm so glad your family enjoyed your time at The Piper's Nest and looking forward to your visit next year! Tracy & Gerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa z.

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

Beach House

We had a great time staying in this home for our 2nd year. Very spacious and has everything you need. Horses come by often and it’s so close to the beach. Beautiful interior beach theme. This is your home away from home. Thank you Tracy for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2024
Lisađź’ś- thank you so much for the kind words. As I think I shared with you during your stay, we get so much joy when other folks love our home as much as we do. Looking forward to your return! Tracy & Gerry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great remote getaway

This location was just what we were looking for. Horses grazing around the property were beautiful! We had 8 family members & this house had plenty of room. We enjoyed the hot tub while watching the sunset. While the house is older, the owners are doing updates. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2023
We hope you do! Thank you for mentioning the updates. ;). We bought the house last year and have done a lot inside; now we need to tackle the outside! Come back soon and let us know what you think! You and your family were terrific guests!
Verified

8/10 Good

Di H.

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

Pipers Nest

Glorious weather, spacious house, third tier with brilliant ocean view! Living room furniture could definitely be updated tho. Loved the beach
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2022
Thanks Di & Gary, for staying at The Piper's Nest! I'm glad you had two weeks of fun and sun! And we agree - updating the furniture in the entire house has been our goal too, since we bought it in March. :). We've done a lot since then and will be doing more work this fall. Come back and check it out sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Can’t say this property! Most importantly, Tracy, the owner was awesome to work with!

This house is amazing! It has ample rooms, bathrooms, supplies, kitchen wares, and endless decks ! The views are breathtaking! We saw horses and were able to bring our pups! Additionally, the owners were very responsive, communicative, and helpful. Book now!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Michele - thank you so much for your lovely review! We do our best to make each experience amazing - and you made it easy because you are a gem!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Great house!

Great house! We spent several days in the area fishing and Piper's Nest was the perfect spot to relax after a day on the beach. The house was clean, had plenty of space and everything we needed. The communication with Tracy was outstanding as well! She was very responsive and helped us prepare for the trip. We will definitely be staying at Piper's Nest again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2022
Brad! Reading your was the BEST way to end our first season renting The Piper's Nest! you were an easy guest to have and we sincerely hope you come back and visit again - and then you can see all the things we're planning on completing over the winter! We hope you and your fellow vacationers had a truly memorable time; and we genuinely appreciate your very kind words. Tracy & Gerry
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

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

Loved the location

We had an awesome time. Loved the Thursday check in to miss all the traffic on 12. House was well equipped. And we loved that we could all spread out if needed. Enjoyed the views of the ocean from many rooms in the house. Loved that we could bring the dogs with us. Tracy was great answering any questions! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

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

Pipers Nest 2022

Our family (13+) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pipers Nest! Talk about location...Holy cow it has its ups and downs but once you figure out what you want... Amazing!! The walk....as advertised...the views...as advertised...the experience...better than any review or add could describe it. We highly recommend the Pipers Nest for an awesome OBX visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Brent, Thank you for taking the time to write a review - it means a lot! I hope you get a chance to come back in 2024 - as we chatted about - and we WILL have a kayak there for you! Thanks for everything - you helped me immensely!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Family ReUnion Vacation

The location is amazing! Waking up and seeing the wild horses every morning was just magnificent! We could walk to the beach. The drive on the beach is a bit long to get to the house for me but well worth it. The house was spacious and clean. We all enjoyed our visit to the outer banks. The host Tracy was amazing about staying in contact. If you are looking for an amazing OBX experience this is the place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Family Vacation

This home is beautiful and spacious! Fit our family perfectly!! I love that almost every room has a view and there own sliding glass door to the porch! Very homey and comfortable! I love that we got to see the horses in the front and the back yard and that you could see the ocean from the porches as well! The kitchen is fully stocked, had everything you need! Tracey was great! She answered every question we had and responded quick! We had a great family vacation in this beautiful home and such a beautiful area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Amanda, thank you so much! I'm so glad that your family enjoyed The Piper's Nest and that the horses came out to say "hello"! I hope you'll consider The Piper's Nest the next time you visit the Outer Banks. And thank your mom too, for all she did! :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale H.

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

2024 Thanksgiving Stay

Excellent property and location and we enjoyed our stay very very much. The kitchen was well stocked. However the property needs work and to be thoroughly cleaned, especially the return air vents. Outside lights didn’t work and are a must due to the steepest of the steps. Even though I stated the items above it is no because I am complaining, it’s because I’m trying to help improve on the property for future visitors. We enjoyed our selfs immensely and definitely would stay again. Thanks for sharing your Piper’s Nest with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2024
Dale, thank you so much for your feedback. We bought the place a few years ago and continue to make improvements - we’ve done a lot but there is always more to do ! And I will pass along the cleaning feedback to the cleaning person - also good to know! We’d welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

W M.

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

One of a kind adventure

If you’re thinking of booking- do it. Do it now. The host is kind and thoughtful, and goes out of her way to make your trip memorable. With that said, she is very responsive, helpful, and a perfect host. We woke up to the wild horses in the yard, spent entire days on the beach, relaxed in the (very clean) hot tub, and cannot wait to return. The beach house is a magical place of horses and beauty. With the bonus of a perfect host. 10+++ stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chad h.

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

Satisfactory!

Location is great to the beach. Short walk or by car. Nice area of the beach, not super crowded like the beginning of the 4x4 beach. Layout of the house was good for our family. Having the parking passes this year was a plus! Hot tub needs to be cleaned and Bromine Tablets (chemical) for the water. Used it once then realized that was missing. Didn’t go back into it. Overall it is a nice place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Thanks so much for choosing The Piper's Nest, Chad & family! Every single piece of feedback helps us get better, as we are new homeowners. We love it there so much and want everyone to have the same experience we do! The hot tub concern was one we hadn't encountered before - thank you for letting us know! I'm so glad Janie made short order of stopping by and making sure it was clean - never wanting anyone to have a less than stellar experience, I was more than happy to reimburse your hot tub fee. :) Please keep us in mind for future visits to the 4X4 in OBX. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER M.

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

Perfect Location and Views

Piper's Nest was a wonderful property. Light and bright and nicely decorated. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Spacious master bath with double sinks. Lots of space to spread out for us and the dogs. But the best part is the location and views. Even though it's not ocean front you get great views from both levels. Literally a couple minutes walk to the beach but we like to take our SUV and park so we can take all our stuff. Tracy was absolutely wonderful to work with. Very helpful and responsive. The welcome packet was very informative also. Highly recommend Pipe's Nest!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2023
Jennifer, Thank you so much! We love it there and it sounds like you did too - that makes us so happy! And, may I add, you were a GEM to communicate with as well! Come back and visit - we'd love it if you did. ;)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

Long weekend getaway

Fully enjoyed our stay! This was our first time in Carova and hopefully won’t be our last! Biggest highlight the wild horses, we went looking for them, but really didn’t need to because they ended up in front yard!! We’re a Jeep family so felt right at home driving through the sand/on the beach. The house has beautiful views and lots of light upstairs! Downfalls: other people’s trash was still in upstairs bathroom trash can, dishes were still in dishwasher, and floor needed to be swept. Exterior of house could use some TLC and porches could use more chairs and take to the beach chairs (as there was only one). Our family has always vacationed to Kill Devil and my kids are always ready to leave, this trip, however my kids were pleading to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you so much for the feedback - and now we know our communication needs to be better, as the beach chairs are kept downstairs (key to downstairs is in the foyer) and we are in he middle of siding - it will look better soon, I promise! Our housekeeper also had someone cover and that is good feedback for her. On the plus side, I'm thrilled you saw horses and that your kids loved it! :) Please come back and visit The Piper's Nest soon!

About the host

Hosted by Tracy L Blowers

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We are Gerry & Tracy from upstate NY. We are a blended family with six children of varying ages between us - and one grand baby! We fell in love with Carova Beach last year (on our first visit!) and ended up buying Sandpiper this year. It's become a project of love for us, trying to make it even more welcoming and inviting than it already is. When we go down to Sandpiper, even though we might be doing a lot of work, we feel like we are on vacation. We feel relaxed in a way that we typically don't. We want all of our guests to feel that way to and, if something is missing that would make it better for you, we always want to know that as well!

What makes this property unique

Carova Beach 4X4 is a Wild Horse Sanctuary for Colonial Spanish Mustangs. Wild horses have a very different diet from domesticated animals. Fruits and vegetables can cause serious injury or even death to the horses, so it is illegal to feed them That said, admiring the horses from a distance is its own reward, and the photos that can be snapped of a small herd wandering along the ocean wash, or grazing lightly in the sand dunes, or moseying up to your window, are easily the most treasured souvenirs of any Outer Banks vacation!




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