Oceanfront with Private Beach Access & Wild Horses

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A spacious living room with two sofas, ottomans, and a coffee table, large windows with curtains, and a view of the landscape.
A coastal property with a wooden boardwalk leading to a large house, surrounded by dunes and other residential buildings.
A wooden boardwalk leading to dunes with a clear sky above.
A large house with a deck extending to the beach, surrounded by dunes and vegetation.
A two-story house with a wooden deck leading to a balcony.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Corolla Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, while Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Carova Beach - 5 min drive - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪hunters feast - ‬198 min drive
  • ‪farfrumworkin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront with Private Beach Access & Wild Horses pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Oceanfront with Private Beach Access & Wild Horses?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront with Private Beach Access & Wild Horses?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront with Private Beach Access & Wild Horses?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront with Private Beach Access & Wild Horses located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carova Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Carova Beach and False Cape State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in all was a great stay Could of came with a few more towels. But a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house description was accurate, everything that was said to be included along with the toiletries was there. Although i will say the charcoal grill was unable to be used as it was sort of rusty but everything else was perfect! Definitely saw many wild horses and it was a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2026
Thank you, Yesenia! So glad the home delivered on everything promised and that you got to see the wild horses and enjoy the beach. I will definitely take a look at that grill and get it sorted out. I hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host communication, lovely home, we'll be back!!
Song was stuck in my head. Such a fun find!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
Thanks for your fabulous review! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed the home and found my communication helpful. I’d love to host you again anytime, can’t wait to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of dream vacation homes I have ever stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2025
Thank you so much, Geraldas! I’m really happy to hear the home made such a great impression. It means a lot that you enjoyed your stay, and I’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this amazing home!! The home was clean, spacious, and well maintained. The views were amazing and we were surprised we were able to see some horses out here during the winter! The initial drive in was intense if your new to beach driving, which we were, but after the first day we were going back and forth on that sand non-stop! James was an amazing host and responded quickly to our questions. We hope to come back and stay again, this was an amazing trip!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! Love hearing that the home made for such a memorable trip for your family. Seeing the wild horses is always such a special experience, and the photos you shared were beautiful as well. Appreciate the kind words and hope to welcome you back again for another OBX getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great people and great rental !!

It was a great new experience I like the the location of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2025
Hi Gustavo, I'm thrilled you had a great experience staying with us! I hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

Great property- we loved the close proximity to the beach . House is clean and well maintained. Highly recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2025
Hi Paul, I'm happy to know you found the house clean and well-maintained and that you enjoyed its convenient location. I hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adventure!

It was very fun driving on the sandy beach to get to the home. The beach was so relaxing and the house had toiletries and a lot of bath towels. There was a TON of living space to hang. Horses and deer came right up to the house, it was so beautiful. The beds and couches were ver comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2025
Hi Joanna, I'm delighted you enjoyed the beach drive, and wildlife encounters and found the beds and couches comfortable. I hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
We were unable to get in for 3 hours after check in there was .no key pad .we eventually found ametal key box but the code did not work. Only 1/4keys worked 2nd floor side door.every 2-3 hours all night and day ashrill alarm went off behind owners locked door.think it was sump….no sleep x 2 days
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2025
Hi Thy, thank you for the review! I hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent private get away

we enjoyed this vacation and was so grateful to be allowed to have our pups. we were a little disappointed the upper floor had no AC which is where the kitchen is. However we slept awesome on great a great mattress at that floor was air conditioned. The AC was repaired about 5 th day we were there because they, AC contractors, were so busy after a storm that had come through. Overall excellent stay and will come back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2025
Hi Mary, I'm pleased that you enjoyed your vacation and appreciated the pet-friendly accommodation. I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the AC issue on the upper floor and am glad it was rectified. I look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Check-in
Unfortunately, we experienced several issues during our stay. On our first night, we had to disassemble the refrigerator (after the temperature rose significantly and things began melting in the freezer) intake and thoroughly clean the coils, which had what appeared to be months of accumulated debris. As a result, we lost food and temperature-sensitive medical supplies that had to be replaced the following day, requiring an inconvenient trip into town.In addition, the water softener is extremely loud and was not addressed. The ceiling fan in the master bedroom did not have a remote, so it could not be operated without leaving the light on. We were also unable to access the garage to get the beach chairs because it was locked.While we appreciate your efforts to address some of the maintenance concerns, these unresolved issues significantly impacted our stay. In light of the inconvenience and the additional expenses we incurred, we would like to request a partial refund of 25% of our rental cost.Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2203 Sandfiddler

Great week, property is exactly as described. Lots of space, nice kitchen. Easy stroll to the beach. Great shopping nearby, we brought a lot of food with us, wouldn’t do that next time. Wild horses visited property a couple of times. All in all great vacation. One word of warning, it is 9.1 miles of beach driving to get to property, if you don’t have a 4 wheel drive you will not make it. All wheel drive doesn’t do it. Prepare well and this is a great place. I would bring your own pots and pans, ones in house are a little worn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2025
Hi John, I'm glad you found the house exactly as described and had a great vacation! Yes, a 4x4 wheel is needed to access this home and we've noted this on the listing. Thank you for sharing your experience and I hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a fun experience!

I am thankful they reiterated that we needed a 4x4 vehicle etc because that was definitely necessary, with that said, it made for such an unforgettable experience. It was so cool driving right on the beach and the home itself was in great condition. It smelled good, was super clean and bright. I thought the goodie bag at the beginning was a nice touch with many things provided such as extra blankets, pillows, some starter materials such as paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates etc. Also some beach supplies was available in the closet. In comparison to the first house we stayed at during the first week of our visit and then this house, this home exceeded our expectations and stood out. Thank you for a great experience and stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2025
Hi Amy, I'm thrilled you had an unforgettable experience and it's nice to hear that the house exceeded your expectations. Thank you for the detailed and amazing review! I hope to welcome you back sometime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication

None

Some of the dining room chairs were wobbly and screws were falling out. The front door was broken the first couple days we were in the house and the dishwasher was never installed properly so when you opened the door the machine tipped forward.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Hey Tom thank you for the feedback. The front door lock has been replaced and is operable and the chairs have been tightened
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Carova Beach

We really enjoyed our time at the property. Overall, the property met our needs, including our two small dogs. Carova Beach isn't for the faint of heart - be prepared for the 4x4 driving on the beach. The house is about 8 miles from the last paved road in Carolla. This wasn't an issue for us, we had our F150 with 4-wheel drive. We absolutely enjoyed the time on Carova Beach - lots of relaxation, cooking dinners, watching the horses, walks on the beach with our dogs (and swimming), and hiking up to False Cape State Park. The large shells (including a full conch shell) were amazing. The house was extremely comfortable (including mattresses, and bedding). We ran into a few hiccups but we received quick responses to these and most were resolved during our stay. I would definitely recommend this property and I'm hoping that the Property Management Team will address the last of the minor items to make the house even-more perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2025
Hey Brandon, I'm delighted your family and your dogs enjoyed your Carova Beach getaway! I appreciate your insights on the 4x4 driving and am glad you found the house comfortable. I'm addressing the remaining minor items and hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overall great experience

Our check-in/check-out process was very easy. The owner communicated well and was great to work with. The house was very clean and updated beautifully, which made it very comfortable to stay in for the week! This house does not have a pool or hot tub which we knew going into it. Being that the house was oceanfront we didn’t feel we would have used a pool much anyway. However, I would have loved to sit and soak in a hot tub at night! That would be a terrific addition to the property. Also, there isn’t a grill on the property. We purchased our own and brought it to the house. Not a big deal, but wanted people to know prior to arrival so they would be able to do the same. Overall, we had a great week. We were more than pleased with our accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2025
Hi Amy, thank you so much for the wonderful and detailed review! I'm thrilled you had a great week and found the house comfortable. I'm also delighted to share that we've now added a charcoal grill and a hot tub! I'd love to host you again!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Fun location, disappointing experience

Carova is a very cool location to visit. Getting there definitely requires 4WD but it's worth it. The remoteness of the area, the quiet of the beaches, and seeing the horses and traces of other wildlife were all very cool. Unfortunately the home had not been cleaned at all when we arrived. Beds were not made and linens were dirty from previous guests. It appeared no one had been in the home in a long time, perhaps months, as there was mold in the coffee machine and sand over all the floors. The water was not turned on when we arrived and I had to go and find the water valve to turn on the water in the home. We notified the owner immediately upon our arrival but did not hear back from the for about 24 hours. Cleaners were sent after we had been at the home for 36 hours, 1 day before we were to leave. Once cleaned, the home was fine but this very much tainted our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the unique location and the wildlife in Carova, though I’m very sorry your arrival was not as it should have been. As soon as I was made aware, I arranged for cleaners to come and also processed a refund to help make up for the inconvenience. I appreciate your patience as we worked to address the situation back then and rest assure it won't happen again. Thanks again for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carova Family Vacation

Our group of 13 people (3 families with kids ranging from 6yo-17) stayed for a week. The property was just as described. The location was perfect, just off mile marker 22 and with direct access to the beach. The kids, even the youngest, were comfortable walking back and forth from the house to the beach. The outdoor shower and hose were great to get the sand off and keep the house clean (well, as clean as possible... there's always going to be some sand with kids and a beach). The house was well outfitted with linens, enough bedrooms for all, and enough kitchen ware for all. The open concept 3rd floor was great for the family in the evenings for meals, games, and music. The property manager was readily available at all times and check-in and check-out were automated and well run. The downsides... it's an older house that was refurbished. So, there were minor issues like a dishwasher that was unstable (we put in a couple of screws in the side per manufacturer recs to stabilize it), loose door handles, etc. All in all, I highly recommend the home. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2025
Hi Edward, thank you for the feedback and your kind words! I'm glad to hear your family and friends had a wonderful stay! It's great to hear everyone enjoyed the location, beach access, and house layout! I appreciate your feedback about the minor maintenance issues - I'll address and check on those. I hope to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Unique Experience

Wonderful lodging and a unique experience Big house, that comfortably sleeps 2 “high count” families. Not just sleeps. Beautiful open spaces for a large group to move unobstructed around each other, enjoy the natural light that permeates the house, and the view from the wall-to-wall windows. Newly and pragmatically furnished and overstocked in the kitchen The house is reachable only after a 15-20 drive on the beach or sandy road. This was almost harrowing on the night of our arrival, but wonderful fun every other time. This was our first experience of beach driving and we arrived after dark and at high tide - DON’T do that. Especially if you’re not experienced. But also don’t let this small challenge discourage you and alter your choice. You’d be missing out. Do better research than I did. The tricks of beach driving are not all intuitive. For example: I never would have thought that waiting for a wave to recede in order to drive around an obstacle is the right thing to do. In our case, it was a house built close to the water, and the driving advice was given to me by an official beach patrol member. Although there are several good restaurant choices listed, we think in this case the most enjoyable meals are at the house. So stock up, relax, avoid the reservation process, the crowd, the drive and Enjoy! It was a great trip for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2025
Hi Nizar, I'm thrilled you had such a unique and wonderful experience! So glad you enjoyed the spacious house, amenities, and even the beach driving adventure (despite the initial challenge!). I appreciate your insights and tips for future guests! Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Beautiful home & Location

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2025
So happy to hear that you thought the home and the location were beautiful. I checked the messages during your stay and it seemed you had a great stay and the only item you reached out about was the thermostat not working properly which I was able to address for you right away. I am disappointed that you felt as though the stay was 3 stars when that was not mentioned at all during your stay.
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