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September Special!\Ocean view 4WD Beach\ Wild Horses \ Pet Friendly

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A covered patio with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a central island with a decorative centerpiece.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a large sofa, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A hallway with a vertical garden wall, a bench with a pillow, and a neon sign.
A two-story beach house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

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Corolla, NC

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Martin Vineyards. Travelling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Corolla Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Corolla, NC

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Kind Cup - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Garden - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is September Special!Ocean view 4WD Beach Wild Horses Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at September Special!\Ocean view 4WD Beach\ Wild Horses \ Pet Friendly?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at September Special!\Ocean view 4WD Beach\ Wild Horses \ Pet Friendly on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$2,225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at September Special!Ocean view 4WD Beach Wild Horses Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at September Special!Ocean view 4WD Beach Wild Horses Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at September Special!Ocean view 4WD Beach Wild Horses Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is September Special!Ocean view 4WD Beach Wild Horses Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Carova Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Carova Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our property was clean very good location for a non waterfront property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2026
Thank you, Ed! Hope to have you two back sometime! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Melina is an excellent host, she has thought of everything to make your trip easy and comfortable, it felt like home away from home. Her home is clean, very well taken care of, and was ready at our check in time. Everything we needed was stocked in the kitchen, from air fryer to corkscrew. There are even beach chairs and a cooler for your use! Wild horses visited us every day, which was incredible to wake up to. We truly stayed Parked in the Sand for majority of our trip. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Amanda! You guys were wonderful guests! It was a pleasure to host you and your family! We can’t wait to have you back next summer!! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing time!! There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room. We got to see the wild horses almost everyday. The host was quick to respond to any questions I had and quick. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Jennifer! You were an amazing guest and we would love to have you back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time at this rental and it did not disappoint. The house was very clean and well kept and had everything we needed traveling with two younger kiddos and an older dog. The beach is close and beautiful with views from the home. The kiddos really enjoyed the screened in porch and the hot tub. Also many wild horses to see from the home and the beach. Would highly recommend- thanks again for extending your home to our family! We appreciate it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Mallory! We love hosting you and your wonderful family! Repeat guests are what make this business so worth it! You guys are welcome back anytime!! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing stay at Parked in the Sand !! Kudos to the host, Melina for thinking of everything! Kitchen was beyond stocked. Just needed to bring our food. The resident horse visits to the property were a bonus! Ocean views, sunsets & sun rises from the deck were also a highlight! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay & sharing your beautiful home with us, Melina!! The care & thoughtfulness you put into making your guests comfortable truly made our stay so enjoyable ! Ps. The kids loved the hot tub after being at the beach all day too! We’ll be back SOON !! Thanks so much again !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Christina! You and your family were amazing guests and you were so kind to communicate with!! We look forward to hosting you again soon!! Have a wonderful rest of your year ❤️ Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melina was such a pleasure to work with. The property was as advertised. The location is hard to beat. We stayed Sept 10-13 and had beautiful weather. The wild horses hung around the beach house for a few hours in our last day. Plenty of photo opportunities. We were maybe 3 minutes from the beach and had more beach space than we knew what to do with. The house comes equipped with most household supplies. Cooking utensils and dining ware. We’ve vacation all over and this was truly a remarkable experience. Communication with Melina was Top Notch. She understands beach life and went to extra steps to ensure we had what we needed. Make sure you have a true 4x4 as we saw many AWD vehicles stuck in the sand. Also bring non stick cooking spray. That’s my only true recommendation. The couches I wanted to steal. They were super comfortable and the master bed was just as comfy. We already miss it and want to return. We will see you next year “Parked in the Sand”! We’ve found our annual hideout. Highly recommended! We can’t say enough about this experience! Best weekend EVER!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Jason! You and your wife were amazing guests! We are so glad you loved our beach house as much as we do!! We can’t wait to have you back!! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here with our teens and dog. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to cook and make dinners most nights. It was perfect weather and we saw wild horses a couple of times while we were here. We loved taking sunset walks. Melina was communicative and helpful and the check-in and out was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
Thank you so much, Karen! It was a pleasure to host you and your family! We hope you’ll come stay with us again! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A delightful stay

Even with less than ideal weather, it was a beautiful stay. The house was immaculate and the scenery perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2024
Thank you so much for your review, Nicole! We are so sorry the weather was bad for your guys! We hope you’ll come back and stay with us again and it will be beautiful and sunny!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful mornings and days filled with horses, sun and ocean😎

We had an amazing stay with 7 adults. Kitchen was well stocked, beds comfortable and pets allowed was a plus. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! You and your family were great guests! We’d love to have you back!! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer retreat

Property was excellent! We had a great week despite the iffy weather. Loved the house and staying on the 4x4 beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Kevin! You and your family were a pleasure to host! You guys are welcome back anytime! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

The house met our needs perfectly. We were so close to the beach, and also had quiet privacy. The house had everything we needed for making meals. We loved seeing the horses daily at the house and on the beach. Melina was very responsive when I reached out to her.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review, Julie! You were a wonderful guest!! We would love to have you and your family back sometime!! Thank you so much for staying with us!! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with the home. The owner, Melina, is very nice and responsive to messages via VRBO app. Our group consisted of 3 couples and a mini poodle and the house worked well for our group. It did have a nice ocean view from the top level, much better than we were expecting. We plan to return in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you so much, Brandon! You guys were wonderful guests to host!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of Heaven

Our first trip to OBX was EXCELLENT thanks to Melina and family. The house was truly amazing and stocked with everything you need to enjoy much needed family time! Thank you for opening your house to us and being so attentive to anything we asked. We enjoyed everything about it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Patti! You guys were amazing guest! You guys left the house in perfect condition and my cleaners were extra thankful for the left over summer shandys to enjoy post clean! We hope you guys will come stay with us again sometime!! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quiet getaway parked in the sand!

We absolutely loved the home. It was stocked with everything we could want. It was decorated beautifully and situated at a perfect location in the 4x4 area. Directions were perfect! The Host Melina was so helpful and polite! Can’t wait to stay at Parked in Sand again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2022
Marcie, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! You and your family were wonderful to host! We would love to have you back anytime! Have a wonderful holidays! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

It was exactly what we were expecting. Everything was seamless and the host was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Karlene! We appreciate it! You guys were amazing guests! We would love to have you back again! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this property. The location is perfect, close to the beach with ocean views. My kiddos enjoyed meals on the screened in porch. We saw plenty of wildlife, from horses to pelicans to dolphins. We even spotted some deer in the dunes. The house was very clean and comfortable, as well as very well stocked. Driving on the beach was unforgettable. It was also very nice that we could bring our elderly dog. The owners were very responsive and helpful as well. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us, we had a wonderful time!The Foss Family
My favorite photo - from the back deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review, Mallory! You guys were amazing guest! We are so glad you had a wonderful stay! We would love to have you back sometime! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded our expectations; perfect family getaway

The house was absolutely perfect for our family. We had always wanted to stay at Carova - the location and accommodations exceeded our expectations. Very clean, great size, set up really well - felt like we were at home. We had horses on the property pretty much every day. Amazing communication from the hosts throughout the process. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Rob! We greatly appreciate it! You and your family were wonderful to host and we’d love to have you guys back! Knowing that you guys felt at home makes us happy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was everything we wanted and more. Quiet and secluded but accessible to shopping and other activities. The horse came by almost everyday. The road in was memorable and fun. The home had just about every kitchen item imaginable. We lacked for nothing during our stay here. Will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect family vacation!!!

We cannot say enough good things about Melina and the Parked In The Sand rental!! The home exceeded our expectations! We enjoyed sitting on the porch in the mornings and evenings with only the peaceful sounds of the crashing waves and horses passing through. The house was equipped with the all essentials of home and then some! This was our first time staying on the 4x4 beach and we all said we would definitely come back and at stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Sheri! You guys were amazing guests and we would love to have you back anytime!! Thank you for staying with us! Melina :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in the Sand

This house every single thing to make your visit relaxing. Games, hot tub, comfortable beds, cozy couches, and the kitchen is so well thought out and stocked. They even have a waffle maker! And no need to search for the wild horses!! They visited the house every single day! Thank you to the owners for sharing your wonderful home with us! 💕
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway!!

We thoroughly enjoy the 4x4 section of Carova, and this house exceeded expectations for our stay! Communication with the home owners was easy. We appreciate being able to book a beach house for less than a week with flexible check in/check out dates. This is one of the only properties we’ve seen that lets you do that! The house was clean, well-maintained, well-stocked and had working appliances. We had a very relaxed stay and are looking forward to our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2023
Hi Julie, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We greatly appreciate it! You guys were wonderful guests and we would welcome you back anytime! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

We had a great family vacation at Parked in the Sand. The kids loved the off road experience to get to the house, and we all enjoyed seeing the horses around the house in the morning. The house had everything we needed and the kitchen was very well stocked. Melina was great about recommending kid friendly things to do and local places to eat.This was our families first trip to the OBX, but it definitely won’t be our last. Thanks for letting us enjoy your wonderful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2022
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Erin! You guys were wonderful guests and welcome back anytime! We are so glad you love the OBX as much as we do :) Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a fabulous vacation! Been staying on the 4x4 for a number of years and never stayed several rows back, and it totally worked!! There was 9 of us in our party, and the house was a great size! Easy access to the beach whether walking or using the provided beach passes. Covered porch is fantastic, views from upstairs, hot tub was fresh. Once you stay here you’ll want to come back again and again! The Owner is incredibly attentive, accessible, and friendly. Well done!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2022
Thank you so much for the wonderful review Melissa! Your group was wonderful to host! You guys were so sweet and left the home in perfect condition! We would love to have you back anytime! Thank you so much for staying at Parker in the sand! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wild!

This was such a thrilling experience for our suburban family! Lowering our tire pressure, driving on the sand...right next to the Atlantic Ocean, wild horses on the beach, in the neighborhood, in the yard!!!!! This was truly a departure of our everyday existence and we are grateful for the mems! House was beautiful, comfortable, and well-equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
Amanda, We are so happy you and your family got to experience something so thrilling and exciting!! It’s definitely a different atmosphere and somewhere you can’t get enough of!! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’d love to have you guys back sometime!! Melina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

End of summer stay was perfect

Property exactly as listed. Gorgeous location, well stocked house. Property owner very responsive and informative. She called us to make sure we were prepared for the tropical storm coming. Very considerate. Horses in neighborhood daily. Beach was perfect even with rip currents. Everything you could need for the beach is at this house. Just wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Christine! We appreciate it so much! We hope you and your family will come and stay with us again sometime soon!! Melina :)
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