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Harper House now available for 3 night stays! Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required

Stunning kitchen with island seating - Stunning kitchen with island seating

Living room and slider to east deck with fantastic views - Living room and slider to east deck with fantastic views

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6174.8 sq m

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Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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Carova, North Carolina

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Harper House now available for 3 night stays! Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required

Stay as many days as you like in the Harper House, a lovely 3BR home with fantastic ocean views on the 4x4 beach. It is now available for check in/check out any day of the week with a three night minimum stay. The wide beach and close beach access make this North Swan home an easy choice! Located on the second row with no oceanfront home directly in front, Harper House views and sounds of the surf come right into the living room! The heavenly breezes will whoosh all of your cares away and relax your soul. The owners of this home love the minimalist approach and it shows in the outfitting of every room. The Ocean is the main focal point from both levels. There IS a tv for the diehard, but there are no other screens to divert your attention from the focus of the Atlantic Ocean and your family.

Level one has a keyless entry which makes life so much easier! No keys to find or lose!
On level two there is a queen master bedroom with a gorgeous master bath and huge private deck. The other two bedrooms on level two share a hallway bath and are a queen in one, and two twins in the other. Linens and towels are provided.
On level three you will find a wide open kitchen with very comfortable and inviting island seating, leather sofas, the lone smart TV connected to satellite and a huge dining room table. Expansive wrap around decks invite you to partake in a sun drenched south exposure or the more relaxed ocean side covered porch. The teak outside dining table will invite you to picnic while listening to the pounding surf. The fact that there are no homes between you and the ocean makes Harper House a delightful way to reconnect with nature. The ocean views will delight you with dolphins, pelicans, shore birds and surf, while the occasional fox or wild horse will top off the back to basics feeling that Harper House provides. The ocean is calling.. come experience it in full at Harper House.

ANY DAY Check in - 4 Wheel Drive Required - Linens and Towels provided - located approximately 7 miles up the 4x4 beach - NO pets. Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach are included with this home. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. There is No Pool or Hot Tub at this home.

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Property manager

David and Laura James Owner/manager

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Carova, North Carolina

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬13 min walk
‪Beach Week - ‬43 min drive
‪Crab Cantina - ‬188 min drive
‪Club OBX - ‬9 min drive
‪hammered drunk oceanfront bar and grill south - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Harper House now available for 3 night stays! Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harper House now available for 3 night stays! Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harper House now available for 3 night stays! Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Harper House now available for 3 night stays! Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. False Cape State Park and False Cape Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ken o.

13 July 2025

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

Everything was exceptional. We all loved everything

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

3 August 2025

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

Awesome house in an equally awesome setting. There are full ocean views from the upper deck and you can hear the waves crashing with the windows open. The 4x4 only beach was a great experience for the whole family. You pull up on the beach and it is like your own private area. The wild horses walked through the yard multiple days. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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10/10 Excellent

James L.

4 July 2025

Escape for the weekend

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: Escape got the weekend in the remote outer banks but be sure to rent or own a four wheel drive vehicle; it’s worth the added hassle. Enjoy wild horses, a remote beach, and a nice house to base your adventures from.

6/10 Okay

Kyle G.

13 August 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

The house is in a fantastic location with great views from the decks and a short walk to the beach. However, the cleaning crew left a lot to be desired in terms of the cleanliness of the house. The dishwasher was loaded with dirty dishes, which were made worse by the fact that a coffee filter full of old ground had been dumped inside of it along with broken glass in the bottom of the dishwasher. Most of the glasses and the silverware in the drawer was dirty, with food still stuck to them. There were sticky spots on the floors at all levels, and the towels smelled moldy. I would highly encourage possible renters to bring all of the supplies they may need as there were no paper towels and little to no tp in the bathrooms.We still had a great trip, but it really took a day to reset the house before we could relax and enjoy ourselves.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean m.

29 August 2021

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

Amazing home with Amazing View

The house is brand new and very spacious. We loved our stay and look forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susannah S.

13 September 2022

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

Couldn’t ask for better

Harper House is a gem! The house was perfect. It’s location— phenomenal. We’ll be back for sure

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

20 September 2022

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

relaxing vacation

We loved the property and the area. Would love to return. It was very relaxing and laid back. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay V.

25 August 2023

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

A view that makes it relaxing to cook on vacation

We had an amazing week at Harper House. You can’t beat the view from the kitchen. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Some lounge chairs would be great for the deck!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charlie D.

2 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost Oceanfront..

Very nice home, very good deal considering pricing versus view. Newer home, updated, good lay out, covered parking, interior stairs, big decks. Would not hesitate to rent Harper House again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S., Massachusetts

16 August 2023

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

Beautiful house!

This house was prefect for us! We got the gorgeous view and the beach was just steps away. House had fast internet and that was a bonus since I had to take a work call. It was clean and neat and the hosts were a delight! Thank you and we will see you next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Freeland Maryland

24 September 2022

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

Open space

Lovely home with a lot of open space on the top floor. Views were spectacular. I would take an atv next time to go back and forth to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

19 October 2024

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

Must have 4wheel

Property was just as described. Simple, clean and comfortable. You are down the island, just a bit over 7 miles from where you come on so be prepared. The horses are there! So cool, one night we had 5 on the property. The beach is beautiful. Our stay was during a super moon, so getting off the day we left was an adventure, almost no beach to drive..we saw more of the “back” island. Fun experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

11 August 2023

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

Harper house

10/10 Only request would be hooks in the outdoor shower

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

19 July 2022

Unbelievable Getaway

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Elisa C.

10 August 2023

Great stay!

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: My family had a great vacation at this property! This house was perfect for my family of 5: my husband and I and our 9, 6, and 4 year old. When we arrived, we were all very happy with the accommodations. Everything was clean and ready for us to unpack and relax.

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10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

27 May 2023

Great stay

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 all loved the house and the beach and wildlife. For the cost of the rental I did expect the owners to provide more basic necessities such as salt and paper, olive oil, laundry detergent, and more toilet paper, etc.

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

4 August 2021

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

Incredible

We had the best week ever at the Harper House. This place was perfect for us and it was immaculate. It had everything we needed and more (except for those dang front porch rockers lol...inside joke). Easy access to the ocean and wild horses everywhere. I wish I could leave a bunch of our pics. Laura at Carova Cottages was awesome. Can't wait to come back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Roger Z., Lake in the Hills, IL

2 August 2022

Great week on Carova Beach OBX

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: Wonderful cottage close to beach with nice view. Cottage feels brand new with beautiful kitchen, comfy beds, and 2 wrap around decks. Kitchen has everything you need, and we saw horses near the cottage every morning, as well as on the beach on a few occasions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

17 October 2023

Harper House

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: Harper house was great and easy to get to once you've figured out the tide cycles. The entire family loved the house and open layout. Horses were very abundant and often came right up to the house. We would recommend this house to any family or small get together, you'll have a great time.

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10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

31 October 2023

Beautiful home with great views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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 is a fairly new home and the photos online don’t do it justice. The house is absolutely beautiful and the views are amazing; beach view and sunset views. Beautiful hardwood floors. We love that the house decor is minimal because it’s less dust to accumulate on decor sitting around. The kitchen was well stocked. The carpets were vacuumed but the floors (especially the bathroom floors and kitchen) were not cleaned. Hair, sand, dirt were clearly visible. I would suggest blinds for the upstairs windows in the kitchen and dining room only because when the sun is setting, it’s very blinding and you cannot even sit in the room or prepare a meal because it’s so blinding. We love all the open window concept but blinds in those windows would cut down on the intense glare. I would also suggest bigger wine glasses. Other than that, the house was perfect for us and we enjoyed it.

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10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

20 May 2023

Beautiful Getaway

10/10 Excellent

Glen N.

25 October 2022

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

Seclusive Getaway

The Property was fabulous, Fantastic Views from the front and sides of the porch. The home was well taken care of. The home has all the things you need on a vacation. And just steps to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

16 September 2022

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

Absolutely a great relaxing time.. love love loved it

Excellent. Loved it !!!coming back next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyanna L.

24 July 2022

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

Best vacation ever.

This property is beautiful and has one of the best views of sun rising I have ever seen. Very peaceful, calming and relaxing vacation week. Exactly what we were looking for. Driving down the sandy beach in order to get to the house was so much fun each time. I will recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay. My family and I would rent this house again in the future. Thank you Laura for allowing us to borrow you beautiful property for the week. A family vacation we will never forget. PS. We loved the wild horses. So beautiful to watch.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Clayton C.

19 June 2022

Awesome week at the OBX

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: Great little house in the Outer Banks 4x4 area! Nicer newer house with great views and a great location! Everything was awesome for our stay and the house was the perfect compliment for an awesome week at the OBX!

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

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House Rules

Children

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Pets

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About the area

Corolla

Getting around

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ken o.

ken o.

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Brian V.

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Escape for the weekend

James L.

6/10 Okay

Kyle G.

Kyle G.

10/10 Excellent

sean m.

Amazing home with Amazing View

sean m.

10/10 Excellent

Susannah S.

Couldn’t ask for better

Susannah S.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

relaxing vacation

Jennifer H.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay V.

A view that makes it relaxing to cook on vacation

Lindsay V.

8/10 Good

Charlie D.

Almost Oceanfront..