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Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall

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A two-story wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by a sandy area with sparse vegetation.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a pool, surrounded by greenery and other houses.
A blue house with a wooden deck and four Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall

Summer Paws Doesn't End in Summer — Book Your Fall Getaway with your furry family!
Welcome to Summer Paws, a beautifully maintained semi-oceanfront vacation home on the 4x4 beaches of Carova Beach, Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach house sleeps 7 across three stories and 1,536 sq ft, featuring a private pool, hot tub, screened porch, and sweeping Atlantic views from three levels of wraparound decking. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required — approximately 9 miles up the 4x4 beach. Three-night minimum stays available in spring and fall.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Three bedrooms sleep 7 guests: two queen bedrooms with flat screen smart TVs, plus a third bedroom with a duo-bunk featuring a double bottom bunk and twin top bunk — perfect for kids. Flat screen TVs in every bedroom and the living room keep everyone entertained on rainy days.
Private Pool, Hot Tub & Outdoor Spaces
Cool off in the private pool (open late May through end of September), soak in the hot tub, or relax on the screened porch while watching wild horses wander past. Three levels of decking provide stunning ocean views throughout. Outdoor amenities include a charcoal grill, outdoor shower, outdoor furniture, and five beach chairs. Two beach parking passes included.
Wildlife & Scenery
Summer Paws sits in one of the most secluded stretches of the Northern Outer Banks, surrounded by wide open Atlantic shoreline and star-filled skies. The famous Corolla wild horses roam freely in this area and are frequently spotted near the property. No traffic, no crowds — just pure Carova Beach seclusion.
Full Amenities Include:

Private pool and hot tub (open late May–end of September)
Screened porch with wild horse and ocean views
Three levels of wraparound decking
Fully stocked kitchen
Washer/dryer
Wireless internet, flat screen smart TVs throughout
Charcoal BBQ grill, outdoor shower, outdoor furniture
Five beach chairs
Linens and towels provided
Free unlimited parking; two beach season passes included

Pet Policy: Up to two dogs considered with breed, age, and weight restrictions. Per-pet fee and refundable security deposit required. No cats.
Check-In: Sunday. Three-night minimum available in spring and fall. No smoking. Fireplace not available for guest use. No graduation groups or events.

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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

Important information

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Property # 3639673
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 by the sea. 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. With sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Carova, NC

What's nearby

  • Carova Beach - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hammered Drunk Bar and Grill OBX - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬193 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall 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 Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall?

As of 28 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall on 23 May 2027 start from NZ$6,892, 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 Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Paws | 3BR 4x4 OBX | Hot Tub | Pets | 4 night stay available for fall located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely! Well equipped. Away from the rat race. Would have been suitable for a few children. Yes, I’d stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2026
LOVE this review. And amen to being away from the rat race! lol. Hope you will come again and THANKS for the beautiful job you did upon departure. <3
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The house was nice and clean and comfy. The horses were awesome. The ride out was scary, only cause there was a nor easter storm. Never forget.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The property was clean. All basic essentials needed were included. The location was nice and quiet. Being able to drive and park on the beach was a huge convenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
I think maybe it's my favorite part of a vacation here, being able to get all the gear out to the beach without carrying it out! lol. We're so glad you had a quiet week at Summer Paws. Sometimes slowing down the pace of everyday life is exactly what is needed. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family of 3 with room for more if needed! Will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
And we'd love to have you. Summer Paws is PERFECT for a small family! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal!!! Do NOT Hesitate!!! This listing far exceeded my expectations! Not only was the house spotless but it had everything we could have hoped for! To top it all off Laura is not only the most amazing Host but she is one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. My son accidentally left his iPad along with a few other items at the house as we were packing the car to leave. We noticed they were missing after exiting the beach and airing up the tires. We called Laura and without hesitation she jumped in her car, grabbed the items left behind and met us on the beach! I was blown away! Laura is so helpful and answered any questions we had immediately! The horses were incredible! So beautiful! They visited daily… the pool and the hot tub were both so clean! We absolutely Loved this house. It was our first time staying in CAROVA. It was such a cool experience! We will definitely be back every summer!!! I cannot say enough positive things about both the host and the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
Thank you for such a generous review! Returning the iPad was our absolute pleasure, as we always strive to ensure our guests enjoy a stress-free vacation. We are so glad your first visit to Carova was memorable and that the local horses came by to visit. It was a true joy hosting your family at Summer Paws, and we look forward to your return next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Manager was super helpful and stayed in touch! Loved the house. Everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A week at summer paws...!

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 love the tranquility of this special place, and summer paws is the perfect beach house for our family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing House

House was beautiful and well kept and had front row views of the wild horses!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
The horses love that yard at Summer Paws!! I hope you and your family had a good week there. It is the perfect size for a single family. Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

OBX 2022

We enjoyed our family trip to OBX at Summer Paws. It has everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great vacation at Summer Paws!

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 have rented this beautiful cottage several years in a row for our summer family vacation. The cottage is great! Mrs. James always is so great to work with!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, relaxing vacation spot

We had a wonderful time at this great beach house! The location is perfect - fairly secluded and quiet, but a very easy walk to the beach. The house is clean and well equipped. The pool and hot tub were both great. Sitting on one of the many decks and listening to the waves while horses wandered below was definitely my favorite part.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Sounds pretty relaxing!! :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Laura was amazing and very responsive when contacted prior to our stay and during.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Hey, that is my job. We try very hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible!! Thanks for your nice words!! Hope you liked Summer Paws! It's a great house!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another Awesome vacation at summer paws

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: This was our 3rd summer in a row vacationing at Summer paws cottage, and hope to continue renting it each summer. It fits our families needs and wants perfectly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we wanted!

Our family’s 10th visit to the 4x4! This house is wonderful! It is well cared for, charming, super clean, a well stocked kitchen and great house amenities. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the screened in porch. We were delighted when the horses visited a couple of times. It was a fabulous stay! Definitely will stay with Summer Paws again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2022
We love it when our guests LOVE the house they chose. The horses love that place as much as the guests!! But honestly, it is a well loved house and the owners have put heart and soul into it. I hope you will return again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach Trip June 2023

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 an amazing experience, and Laura has always been so helpful and kind. We had a wonderful time this year with our three children and fur baby!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2023
Thanks so much for your review! We hope you will keep coming back to Summer Paws. It is the perfect house for a small family and fur baby!
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10/10 Excellent

Summer Paws Review

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 a great week a Summer Paws! It was a perfect family vacation, the house was clean an comfortable and we were steps away from the beach. I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
SO glad you enjoyed your stay. We offer a repeat guest discount for your next visit. :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful Escape and Awesome Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I and our 2 daughters, and Sunny the dog had a great time. We were looking for a place that wasn't crowded, had a beach, allowed dogs, and was fun and relaxing. Summer Paws checked them all!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
THANKS Greg. Summer Paws is a pretty relaxing home. I hope you and your family will come back and visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay !!

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: Laura was very helpful and answered all questions. The location was great. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only thing I would suggest is to have manuals or directions for things like hot tub and pool if something is wrong.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
THANKS for your review. I remember we had some trouble with the hot tub being in economy mode during your stay. That happens when you press more than one button at a time!! So it's just a matter of using one finger on one hand to change the heat/jets, just so it doesn't accidentally get put in Economy mode. Maybe we should have a placard for when it accidentally happens. Pool operation on the other hand is definitely not something we should have anyone but the licensed pool operator handle. I hope you didn't encounter any trouble with the pool! Anyway, we hope you enjoyed your stay and will come again!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Repeat Stay FANTASTIC!

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: First and foremost this place is CLEAN! That is the main reason we return because I know that this house is very very clean, including all of the upholstered furniture. Laura and her husband are extremely available and attentive should any issues pop up which is a rare and much appreciated.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2024
We LOVE your review!! :-) We work hard to make sure all of the houses are clean for our guests. It's important!! And we also LOVE our repeat guests. What is this? YEAR four? <3
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Paws - a great escape to relax!

This was our first visit to Carova Beach, and we loved it! We loved driving on the beach, the sand roads, and seeing the wild horses. They were in the yard everyday. You won't need to go on a horse tour if you stay at this property! :) It's a big plus to have the private pool to break up the day at the beach (especially with 2 kids)! Our Golden Retreiver and Bernedoodle loved their first trip to the beach and borrowing Saylor's Place for the week. It's a great place to truly relax and unwind!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2020
Saylor was jealous that you all were there and he was stuck at home. But he's happy to share his pad! We're so glad you all enjoyed your stay. And thanks for the directions. !!! ;-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2nd Time.

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: This was our second time at Summer Paws and it was just as good as the first. We’d originally stayed in 2019 and were set for 2020 and we all know how that went! Aside from a different color the house was as clean and welcoming as we remembered.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Extremely clean and Perfect!

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 have stayed in Carova for several years and this was our first experience with Carova Cottages. Laura was extremely responsive, available and helpful. The property was perfect for our week and I was blown away at how clean and maintained this house was. The house was well fit with amenities and supplies. We stayed for a week and contacted Laura on the first day to rebook for next year. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
So funny... when we get a call the first day it may mean good or it may mean uh-oh. It was so cool that this was not only good, but "I'm not waiting a minute longer before I book this home for next year!!" Lol LOVE IT!! We'll see you in 2024!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Beach Getaway !

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: Summers Paws is a great rental. Slight ocean views from the top balcony. The screened in portion on top was great for the evening time. Rental was very clean and came equipped with everything that we needed for our stay. It is situated one row back from the beach, which, with being able to drive and park on the beach is not an issue at all. So handy to be able to load up the truck with beach gear and drive 1 minute to the beach. Carova cottages was fast to respond with any questions I had regarding our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing beach rental that is pet friendly. Our first time at Carova Beach and Summer Paws exceeded our expectations !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything You Need for a Perfect Vacation

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: Convenient and easy to make a reservation and communicate any questions/requests with the host. Received all the information needed to know exactly what to bring, arrival/departure expectations, and how to use the amenities. Cannot speak highly enough of the host and cannot think of a more prefect way to spend a week on the beach than SummerPaws - 5 minute walk (you can drive as well) to watch a sunrise or a sunset on the beach or otherwise enjoy the ocean; 5 to 7 minute walk to the local volunteer fire department to buy t-shirts, ice and other goodies; a hot tub and a pool for those times when you feel like staying closer to the house; a fantastic screened-in outdoor eating area off the uppermost level (enjoyed most of our meals there); and, most importantly for us, SummerPaws is a focal point for wild horse activity! The horses love hanging out all around the yard at SummerPaws. Was amazing! Highly, highly recommend SummerPaws as the place to stay for anyone wanting to vacation on Carova Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome NEIGHbors!!!!

What a great week at Summer Paws! The house was so clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We definitely could have used a pancake griddle though😊. A great feature of the house is an enclosed deck with a table and chairs. Our family ate dinner out there almost every night! You are literally a 1 min drive to beach, the house is located right next to a beach access. We had a group of 3 horses that came almost daily. One came up almost to the bottom deck, luckily we had the ropes on so he couldn’t get on! The beach is beautiful and we never had a problem with vehicles driving in front of us, they drive in back of your car. Make sure you have all of your necessities that you need with your or you’ll be driving 8 1/2 miles on the beach back to paved roads to a store. It took us 35 mins every time we needed to get onto paved roads, but it’s Definitely worth it, our family enjoyed every second of our time spent therel, and so did our dog, Lacie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2020
We sure are glad you enjoyed your stay. Pancake griddle is DEFINITELY on the buy list!! Funny how the horses love that house so much. That rope is across the lower deck so the horses will not help themselves to the shade under the house and leave you a present.!! Hope you will come and visit again. We'd LOVE to have you. Laura

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