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Cozy up in this very relaxing efficiency suite surrounded by pristine wildlife.

Waterfront cottage with water park and Hot tub

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Terrace/patio
Room
Interior
Full laundry area.
Here's a few of our ponies enjoying some yummy grass.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach
  • Place, Virginia Beach Convention Center

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy up in this very relaxing efficiency suite surrounded by pristine wildlife.

Want to get away from civilization??? Drive on out here to our beautiful "Island Hideaway" in your 4x4...OR...If you prefer...Drive your own boat over to your own private dock or take our ten-minute "Water Taxi" from Knott's Island, NC...You'll be able to pull right up to your hideaway. The cottage is only a short walk or drive to the beach where seagulls soar, sandpipers scurry, and Corolla ponies roam freely--a fisherman's and adventurer's paradise! Always wanted to drive on the beach but don't have a four wheel drive vehicle?? No problem...We can pick you up and bring you down the beach to the cottage and accommodate you with a Jeep for the fun of beach driving, visiting Corolla or Duck for restaurants, shopping or just to tour around and enjoy the beautiful sites...You'll have freedom to enjoy private campfires onsite, or pitch a tent if you like...Kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards are available at no additional charge.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave it how you found it. Wash your linens and kitchen towels before leaving.

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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 are allowed on site
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and False Cape State Park, while Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪hunters feast - ‬197 min drive
  • ‪Coffee In Corolla - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pearl's Bay-Villa - ‬200 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy up in this very relaxing efficiency suite surrounded by pristine wildlife. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy up in this very relaxing efficiency suite surrounded by pristine wildlife.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy up in this very relaxing efficiency suite surrounded by pristine wildlife.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy up in this very relaxing efficiency suite surrounded by pristine wildlife. located?

This family-friendly Corolla cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and False Cape State Park. False Cape Beach and Swan Beach are also within 6 miles (10 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 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane O.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful Property, Horses everywhere, peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., United States

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

Great Hideaway

Wonderful trip away from everything, while on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach M.

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

Perfect Honeymoon Escape

This was a perfect, cozy getaway for us on our honeymoon! The property was beautiful and everything we could have asked for. Ronda was amazing and made the stay fantastic for us! Couldn't recommend this property more and we hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L. Machado W.

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

Great location-Hosts were awesome!

My gf and I stayed at the cottage for 5 days and 4 nights. The cottage was cozy and had everything we needed for our stay. Hosts are very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Both are very nice and available but were not intrusive on our vacation. This is a great option for first time visitors in the OBX.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tash I.

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

Lovely Getaway

We came here for our anniversary and had a wonderful time! It is very secluded and so close to the beach. Rhonda was very helpful and communicative! I would highly recommend this stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

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

Secluded Vacay

We loved our vacation. The home was awesome and very relaxing. We really enjoyed sitting on the beach watching the waves and collecting sea shells. We went into town and played miniature golf.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori Y.

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

Relaxing and Remote

Totally enjoyed this remote stay. Didn't have to worry about social distancing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Vacation

Our stay was great. Exactly as described. Rhonda and Chase were extremely nice and welcoming. Checked on us daily to make sure we were doing ok and to make sure there was nothing we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Perfect Relaxing Getaway

Rhonda was the perfect host! The room was great and had everything we needed to relax and unwind. My husband and I explored the canals one day in the kayaks and discovered more of the local wildlife, horses and osprey. It was incredible! Highly recommend this little piece perfection!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Carova getaway

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our first time visit to Carova. The space was great and Ronda was very knowledgeable, friendly, and quick to respond when we had a question about the area. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

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

Great surprise

We were surprised with an upgrade with a wonderful cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

A true getaway

A lovely space on the owners property. Clean and comfortable. Ronda even brought us ice one day. You definitely need 4 wheel drive to get there. A fun adventure driving on the beach. You feel like you’re really away from everything. Saw a few wild horses from a distance. It was a nice relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie O.

Tucked away nook

Ronda and Chase are a delight Efficiency apartment tucked under their home with easy access to beach and sound! Ronda made a point of talking me through NC12 beach access including deflating tires of The Rover so I wouldn't get 'sand stuck'! Critical information to enjoy your time at Carova Beach as its 4x4 access only! Miles of beach to explore and wild horses! Successful adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Cottage was adorable and exactly what we needed.

If you're looking for a secluded retreat to enjoy the natural beauty of the Outer Banks, this is it. The 4x4 beach access was so much fun to traverse and we loved seeing the graceful wild horses on a daily basis. It took a bit longer to get to some of the historical sites in Carolla and Kitty Hawk but it was well worth it. Cell signals can be spotty due to the nature of being on a wildlife preserve but they have wifi and Verizon worked well. Our hosts were very accommodating when we forgot to bring a couple things with us and were eager to help. I will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Unique OBX experience

I've been coming to Duck/Southern Shores/Corolla for years but this was my first time staying past where the road ends. The cottage is comfortable and the beach is five minute drive away. Our gracious hosts made us aware of the events happening in the area during our stay. Spending the majority of the time on beach, we saw plenty of the local wildlife and we were pretty much alone on the beach almost every day! Getting back to civilization for dinner out or going to the grocery store is about 45 minutes each way. I love driving on the beach so it was more of a treat than a burden.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shayna C.

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

Mother Daughter Getaway

Stunning! We planned a 5 day getaway on a secluded beach and was not disappointed! Starting with a gorgeous 30 minute 4x4 beach drive up the coast which was so fun and scary at the same time! You are literally driving next to the crashing waves! High tide is challanging to navigate, but only adds to the thrill of beach driving and i felt triumphant every time we made it to the house without getting stuck! The area off the beach is like driving/walking through another world, with prickly pear cactus, persimmon trees, and huge sand dunes all around. Wild horses, deer and numerous waterfowl are abundant and living side by side with humans here. Its wonderful to see how much respect is shown to the wildlife preservation of this area 💕 The house provided all of our needs, with a full kitchen too. ( minus a toaster! Lol) The whole area is quiet and serene, even at night. Early morning beach walking proved to be the best shell hunting, we found jellies, horse shoe crabs, mermaids purses, coral, and various large shells in good shape! The Beach: beach and waves as far as the eye can see! You can pack your vehicle for the day and drive to the spot of your liking anywhere along the miles of sand, and just spend the day. I have more to say, but running out of room! Excellent place to vacation. The best was the hospitality, top notch and sweet and caring. Chris and Ronda ensured we had all we needed and promptly answered all questions. WE WILL BE BACKKK!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Justin H., Mebane, NC

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beware, great location, aggressive dogs.

We had booked the cottage for my birthday. We arrived around 4:30. We were greeted by 2 very unfriendly aggressive Rottweilers. One proceeded to jump on my black 4 year old truck. The dog was lunging for the driver window for me. Dog has left very bad scratches on my truck that I now have to have repaired. After being greeted by the dogs I frantically called the owner, Ronda did answer the phone instantly. She proceeded to tell me I was supposed to call her on my way to the property. I explained that the only instructions I had received were that the door would be unlocked, key on counter, and to please close the gate. Then she tells me how much she dislikes VRBO, told me that she didn’t realize I was arriving that day. She quickly arrived at the house, apologizing profusely.The unit was not 100% ready, sheets were in the washer, dirty dishes on the kitchen table. She apologized, and this isn’t how she conducts business. She then offered us an additional night at no charge for the inconvenience. She also told me that the dogs are actually nice. And then she told me that she would have her “detail guy” come out and try to buff out the scratches out of my truck. I explained that the unit not being ready really wasn’t a big deal and I was really more upset about the truck being scratched. At this time I felt she was going to stick to her word. However my truck is still scratched. Had way to much anxiety because of dogs. There's not enough room to leave my fulll review.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

My Outer banks stay

THe property was great. The room was a little small but pretty. Rhonda was very nice and shared a lot of things with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Isaac M.

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

Clean!

Me and my girlfriend absolutely loved the cleanliness of the house the house, the beach and the ocean! Perfect get away to unwind!

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

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

Relaxing

Great place to relax and get away from our very hectic lives. Ronda and Chase were fantastic hosts and we look forward to spending time down there again soon.

10/10 Excellent

David and Lorna T.

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

Nice and Quiet

We had a wonderful stay with Chase and Rhonda. For those interested in reading this review, the place was nicely furnished and well kept. Perfect for a couple. Keep in mind it is a 1 room efficiency with queen bed, kitchenette, living area and separate bathroom and laundry rooms. Parking was inside a gate which added to the feeling of safety. We really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Rhonda checked in from time to time (but not too much) to see if we were OK. It was also nice to know if we did get stuck in the sand, we'd have a free tow. Fortunately we didn't and didn't need the service. I would however highly recommend a 4X4 to get to the place. Vehicles that are lower to the ground or don't have 4X4 were getting stuck on the beach. It takes several miles of on the beach driving to get there. Beautiful scenery on the drive. Or you could take them up on the offer to pick you up on the mainland and ride by boat. We opted for the drive which was nice b/c we got to drive around and see the horses as well as to and from the beach. The beach was never crowded. We always had about 40-50 and often times more yards between us and the next sun tanner. Since you'd be 35 to 40 minutes from any grocery store, plan accordingly and bring a cooler and some food, at least for the first night. Thanks to Rhonda, we did. Thanks for a wonderful stay. Dave and Lorna
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stevie B.

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

Perfect 10-year anniversary trip!

My husband and I stayed here for our 10-year wedding anniversary and our trip was amazing! Ronda is so sweet and so helpful. This was our first time coming to this beach and driving on the sand. We called Ronda when we were heading into town and she told us how much to air down our tires. The apartment was easy to find and our GPS took us right to it. It was very clean and nicely decorated! It was the perfect size for the two of us. Ronda was also so sweet to get us some ice for our cooler. She also recommended Uncle Ike's restaurant. We ate there twice and it was so delicious! You should definitely stay here if you are looking for an adventure! Driving on the beach is so fun and there are wild horses everywhere. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Perfect first time to Corolla Beach

Wonderful stay. We can’t wait to get back as we love off the beaten path beaches. And of course Lurch, our Jeep Wrangler, loved it just as much as we did. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Beautiful and secluded

The property is in a beautiful part of Carova Beach in the midst of the wild horse reserve. It's in a quiet neighborhood 30 min up the sand from any major roads. Rhonda was awesome, she made sure we found the place with no issues and made sure we had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

tommy b.

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

Best vacation

Rhonda and Chase couldn't be better hosts! And now our friends! Their property is beautiful and the cottage is such a great place to stay. Nice and quiet and away from everything. They have extensive knowledge of the area and are very well respected by the people who live in this part of the OBX. The beach is gorgeous and the stars are unbelievable at night. Rhonda and Chase were right there to assist with any questions or offer any advice. The wild horses were walking right past the property and we loved eating breakfast on the deck and observing the horses. We saw all sorts of marine life while we were there every day including dolphins, horses,fish and pelicans. We did not have to drive far to pick up fresh seafood to cook in the cottage. If you are going to go to the outer banks this is where you should stay and we will definitely back. We got in very late at night and Rhonda was awake assisting us with directions which was extremely helpful . When we did arrive there was light music playing and a wax burner going which was welcomed after a long trip and helped us go right to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Chase & Ronda

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Your host fell in love with this relatively unspoiled frontier as a teen, purchased property, and began building the perfect dream home, while identifying strongly with the local culture and being a volunteer fire fighter along with owning and operating "North Beach Recovery", a towing business that rescues tourists from a variety of mishaps, including the immobilization of a vehicle in sand with an approaching high tide as well as ocean rescues...Don't worry; if you are accommodated with a Jeep as well as staying at our beautiful "Island Hideaway" towing service will be complimentary!

Why they chose this property

Not everyone wants to rent a house that will accommodate a small village! This property accommodates only two or three and is tucked away, creating the feeling of being in one's own "Island Paradise." Relax in a hammock under a canopy of live oaks, listening to the breeze whistling through the leaves and the ebb and flow of the ocean waves. Grill and dine on your private patio or at the cute bistro table inside. After dinner, play a game, watch the flat-screen, direct TV, read a book, or snuggle. Whether you want to go out and enjoy all the natural sights or just "laze" around...Our nook is perfect for unwinding!

What makes this property unique

Visitors here can expect a personal touch. We will do our best to make your visit special, in hopes that you'll love our chosen haven as much as we do. Breakfast is available for a nominal fee, and you can receive sound advice about how best to get the most out of your stay.

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