COME DOWN AND ENJOY AN AREA UNLIKE ANY OTHER ON THE EAST COAST. Grab the family and drive your four wheel drive type vehicle to the edge of the pavement, shift into that four wheel drive or the AWD that you don't use enough, and set out for your family adventure up the beautiful sandy coast of eastern North Carolina. Experience the beach like it used to be for our great grandparents, wide open and free. **WARNING; After coming to this beach, every other beach you visit in your life will probably feel "crowded"** This area is also home to multiple bird sanctuaries and home to the wild Corolla horses, North Carolina's official state horses. These horses are believed to be descendants of wild mustangs brought over from Europe many, many years ago. They are absolutely beautiful animals and roam the area at will. Note: We hate added fees that some houses like to add at the end. We have heard from our past guests that they also hate these fees. Please keep that in mind when comparing houses. Linens, maintenance, cleaning, pool, and pet fee are already included. No nickle and diming here. We also rent Saturday to Saturday in the summer (May to September) so we can help as many families as possible enjoy the beach. Our house is located about 7 miles up the coast from the end of the pavement along one of the widest areas of beach in the area. We chose this lot because it is highly elevated and gives great ocean views from all decks. When you arrive at the house you will enjoy all the modern amenities of today plus some. This elevated semi-oceanfront (one lot back) home features eight bedroom (4 Master King Ocean view bedrooms, 2 Master Queen Ocean view Bedrooms, 2 Duo bunk Bedrooms). There will be no fighting over bathrooms as every room has its own master bath. (This saves so much tension when travelling with extended family or friends. We included this when custom designing the house as I believe this is a must have.) All the king and queen rooms also have direct access to deck with ocean views. ( Another must have with large groups. ) The sunrise is literally just outside your door. The large kitchen will make any Chef smile with joy with an over sized double oven, two dishwashers, two refrigerator/freezers and a wine fridge. Two icemakers for those frozen drinks also. When is the last time you cooked and had views of the Atlantic Ocean just out the window? No better coffee brewing view around:) The dining room is very well sized with seating for the entire family with windows that allow you to watch the sunset over the woodlands to the west. Bring some popcorn, because the kids will absolutely enjoy movie night with the family in your own personal big screen theater room. It can get pretty intense and loud though if watching sporting events. Mom and dad will love having the private pool and hot tub to relax in with the family without worrying about sharing it with anyone else. No community pool here! This house was built with the sole purpose of making family memories that last. The beach is a short walk down an unimproved easement directly in front of the house or we always hop in the car and tailgate for the day. Hanging out at the beach with the family is sooo much fun. There is some limited parking for a family member or two that do not have a four wheel drive vehicles for a nominal charge about 8 miles from the house. The beach and house are also very pet friendly. We absolutely hate pet fees and don't charge extra to bring you canine family member. Sorry, but no cats allowed. Pool is open March thru October. Please note all maintenance and cleaning fees are included. Once you visit, we truly believe you will be back like many of our previous guests. Even if you do not rent our house, you need to experience this area sometime in your life. We would love to help you with your vacation fun.
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Absolutely no smoking allowed in house.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small weddings available upon owner's approval.
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 in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Restaurants
Mc's bar - 12 min drive
North End - 193 min drive
farfrumworkin - 2 min walk
Beach Week - 42 min drive
Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi located?
Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. False Cape Beach and False Cape State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Horses were magnificent to watch. House was awesome for our big family. Plenty of room. Very clean. Had everything we needed. Loved it!!!!Recommendation- need new towels. Trash folks never came to pick up trash. Also, never got a response back for getting water delivered. None of these Owner responded very quickly and was there if we needed anything.Highly recommend staying in this beautiful home and area.
The house was perfect for what we needed. It had lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. The pool and hot tub was great. The kitchen had everything we needed. The homeowners were always available whenever we needed anything. You definitely need 4wd or a great AWD vehicle to get to the property but it was a great experience and everyone in our group loved the drive on the beach. We seen wild horses right out front of the house. It was a great vacation.
Heather K.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2026
Thanks for staying and come back soon. Great guests.
Great house, comfortable decor. Great location, horses came right to the front door. Convenient to Corolla and the OBX. Easy walk to the beach. Perfect, quiet spot for our family to reconnect. Make sure to being toiletries, soaps, paper goods, kitchen and bath supplies etc, none provided.
Geoffrey A.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2026
Great guests! Cannot wait to have you back again soon.
This was my immediate family’s first time in the Outer Banks. There were 8 adults and 5 kids, ages 10 and under. There was more than enough room for all of us so we were not on top of each other. There is something for everyone to do at the house. There is a pool, hot tub and movie theater. Upstairs in the front room, in a cabinet, there were games and books for the kids. When you went outside, under the main stairs there are a ton of outdoor toys for the sand. It has buckets, boogie boards, shovels, and all the stuff you need to play in the sand. It has chairs to take to the beach, which is just across the street. The owner has communicated every time I reached out. He has even gone above and beyond, mailing us back my nephews favorite elephant “stuffie” he accidentally left behind! I truly from the bottom of my heart have nothing negative to say. It was an amazing vacation. Ooooh and did I mention five out of the seven days we were there the wild horses were either on our property or across the street? And we saw an eagle, and a baby shark that got beached. All the people helped with sticks to get it back into the water. Simply a magical vacation!
Nicole G.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
So happy you had a great time. You were great guests. Hope to have your family back again soon.
The house was amazing! Everything you need to have a great vacation! Hoping to book next year! The communication with the owner was fantastic and went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect!
Great for large group, we ranged from 12-63 and there was something for everyone. Some of our favorites: wild horses, many times even in our yard, crabbing with string and chicken, beach, beach, beach, room to spread out and gather together for family games, comfortable beds, each with own bath, double kitchen utilities with double everything. This is a must for ones bucket list!
We had a lovely time! The surf was rough while we were there and we truly needed 4x4 vehicles! We saw lots of wild horses and enjoyed the beach, pool, and hot tub (even with the windy weather conditions)! It was truly a trip to remember!
Laura L. W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
So glad you still had a good time despite the crazy weather and surf. Hope to have you back again. You were great guests.
Very nice and the fact I could bring my doggies was the cherry on top. Very spacious and the kitchen is very well equiped, 2- Dishwashers was wonderful to have. We could have had better weather but really is there a bad day at the beach, NO! Thank you for sharing your home with my family. God Bless
Judy P.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2025
You were awesome guests and hope to have you and the doggies back again soon. Thanks for staying
House is great for a large group. Dining room table fit our entire group of 13. It was nice to have a theater where we could watch movies with the kids. When you stay here, you are truly at the beach.
Steve & Dawn D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Glad you had a great time staying on the beach. Come back soon.
The house was very nice and the kitchen was well equipped for all our cooking needs. We had 18 people and the house accommodated us all. 4X4 Beach was truly an experience we will never forget!
Great home for a family vacation. Plenty of room for activities together while allowing space when wanted. Beautiful views of both sunrises out front and sunsets out the back. Very quiet area. Lots of opportunities to view the wild horses.
Roger E.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
Can't wait to have you back again. Glad you had a great time.
Amazing house, great location! This house was perfect for our family vacation. The wild horses strolled by a few times and the owner was great on giving helpful tips on where to find the horses. Highly suggest this house if you want to have a once in a lifetime experience in the Outer Banks!
Catherine Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2025
Hope to have you back soon. So glad you had a great family experience.
This property is well maintained and is just as promised in the description. Owner is very helpful and responsive.
Timothy P.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2025
Pleasure having you as guests. Come back again!
About the host
Hosted by Tracy Halker
We have vacationed in this area for over 20 years and truly love this area. Our family has made so many memories in Carova over the years and we hope yours will also.
Why they chose this property
We personally designed this house with a local architect to offer some of the best amenities and views around. Over the years we have vacationed here and chose one of the tallest lots and widest areas of the four wheel drive beach to build our house by. This house was build for the vacationing extended family to enjoy but more importantly to make memories that last a lifetime.
What makes this property unique
Not many places still left with star filled skies, wild horses, lack of hustle and bustle but still 7 miles from shops, eateries, go-carts, repelling course, grocery stores, and a beautiful lighthouse.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests