OnceUponATide - 5BR 6BA OBX 4x4 Wild Horses - Ocean View Private Pool and HotTub

Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Property grounds
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(27 Ratings)

House in Carova Beach, NC

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 7 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more

About this house rental

Looking for a great family vacation in the OBX 4x4 area? This house is in the sand and you MUST have a 4x4 vehicle to access this property. It is mandatory that you air down your tires to 18PSI or less. Highly recommended that you carry a shovel in your vehicle. There is a FREE rapid air fill station 1.5 miles south of the beach entrance in the historic Corolla park.

This home boasts panoramic views and amenities that will make you never want to leave. "Once Upon A Tide" is the perfect place to call home for your stay. Beautiful views of the ocean to the East, awesome views of Penny Hill to the South (NC's 2nd largest sand dune), views of the community in the distance to the North, and great sunsets over the Sound from the top deck to the West.

Linens (bed sheets and towels) are NOT PROVIDED. Each bed has pillows, a quilt, and a light blanket. If you would like linens or towels we suggest renting from Moneysworth Beach Equipment and Linen Rentals in Corolla (they deliver).

We have made major renovations since we purchased this property in 2018. This home has five bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths with plenty of room for a large family and guests.

Some of the property highlights include a private pool (12x25), 6 person hot tub, new 3 zone AC, newer Water Treatment System, stainless steel kitchen appliances, renovated kitchenette in the game room on 1st floor, extra-large washer and dryer on 2nd floor, gas grill, parkside grill next to the pool area, clothesline, flat-panel Smart TV's in every bedroom, outdoor shower, ceiling fans, outdoor furniture, outdoor screened in sitting area 2nd floor, round dining set 1st floor next to the pool, all exterior lighting, exterior doors, this list keeps going on....

For your entertainment, there is a pool table, two official cornhole sets, large DVD movie collection, books/puzzles for your family to enjoy. This property is a hot spot for the local wild horses. They like the vegetation in the yard and walk under the deck on the 1st floor.

This four-wheel-drive home is under 4 miles North of the 4x4 beach access. The house is a short easy walk across to our pristine northern beaches (approximately 500 feet). Carova is renowned for its wide, clean beaches - some of the most beautiful on the OBX.

Experience the Outer Banks the way people did years ago! No roads, no distractions, no complications - just miles of gorgeous coastline. Relax, unwind and reconnect with loved ones. Keep an eye out for wild horses grazing or dolphins playing in the surf from the colorful dolphin-watching chairs on the top floor deck!

This home is only accessible with a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Most All-wheel drive vehicles are not capable of navigating the soft sand and off-road beach driving conditions. A friendly reminder to "air down" your tires to 15lbs or less. To find out more about 4x4 access and driving on the beach visit www.visitcurrituck.com/visitor-info/beach-driving-tips.

The house is dog friendly. We allow up to 2 housebroken, pre-approved breed dogs (insurance restrictions) for a $250 fee per dog. NO CATS are allowed. The house has a keyless entry front door and a RING doorbell camera.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(27 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2024
Me and my Family stayed here the beach home was very clean, the host was so nice he called to make sure you got in ok made sure that the beach house was clean, and answered any questions. Same as the day we left he made sure that everything was good.We will definitely be back agian.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
This large home is strategically laid out so multiple families can stay and still have privacy. The game room and kitchenette on the 1st floor made playing pool or enjoying the theater area perfect. The 2nd floor is laid out perfectly for 2 families, complete with 1 of the largest washers I have ever seen! The top floor had an amazing master, large seating area, huge kitchen table - we had 11 at it every day, a very well stocked kitchen, complete with a handy water cooler, and a sun room with lots of extra seating and a pull out sofa. The pool is large and easily accessible along with the outdoor shower and hot tub. This house truly has it all. 1st world problem, got stuck in the house for about an hour 1 morning as the wild horses were under the deck! This is the perfect house for any vacation!!
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
We had a great stay! The kitchen is very well equipped, we cooked every meal here for a week and never needed anything. I do suggest picking up drinking water before you go to the house (either bottles or the jugs from the Ace Hardward by the beach entrance). The owners do have this in their welcome brochure, but wanted to put it here too for others to see! The pool area is perfect for relaxing, as is the hammock on the second floor. We traveled with an infant and always felt that the house was safe for them. There are baby gates provided which was great! You can walk or drive to the beach. Can't forget the horses! The whole reason we stayed here. You will see horses daily both around the house and on the beach.
10.0 / 10.0
Jul 2024
Nice house and location. The owner has everything you need in the kitchen. The pool and hot tub are a great asset to this property. We had an issue with the washer not spinning the clothes and the owner came the next day and replaced the washer. The horses were around 4 days. I have never been to a beach house that the owner contacted you personally to ask about how your stay has been going! Thanks Tom!
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
The property manager was very accommodating and great with communication throughout the whole trip! The house was clean we loved the views and enjoyed the horse viewing from our deck. I would most definitely come back and stay. Perfect location!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
We had a wonderful vacation at OnceUponATide in June. We had 7 adults and 4 children for our stay. The house was spacious, clean, well equipped and close to the beach. We saw the wild horses almost every day and enjoyed the wrap-around porches, screened in porch, game room and lovely views. We had gorgeous weather every day and enjoyed the quiet beach. Thanks for a wonderful week!
10.0 / 10.0
Sep 2023
We loved this house. It was so clean and organized when we arrived. Had some trouble with the lock but the owner was really easy to get ahold of and we worked it out quickly. We enjoyed the closeness to the beach and the pool was perfect to hang out in. We had three kids with us under 8 and they had plenty of space to play. Outdoor shower was key after the beach so the sand stayed out of the house. Owners had games and books there and the layout of the home gave everyone privacy if they wanted to go lay down. WiFi worked with no issues! We saw the horses each morning along with the beautiful sunrise off the top deck. We will be returning next year and can’t wait to make more memories!
8.0 / 10.0
Sep 2023
The house was well appointed, the pool was nice and the hot tub was huge. The one child (a 4 year old) enjoyed her time tremendously as we did too. It was nice to be able to work from the top floor kitchen table and see the ocean since we were there for a wedding and the only day I took off the as the actual wedding day. There is some really nice furniture on the front porch, we loved the extra fridge in the basement! Some tips if you rent this house, bring your own coffee pot we ended up going out to get a reusable k-cup and just shared that in the Keurig coffee pot for the week since the pots built in grinder pot doesn’t grind enough coffee for a whole pot. Show up with at least 1 Primo water jug since the water in the house is very salty and the house has an amazing primo dispenser. With salty water in mind, if you don’t want salty ice, at least bring some ice trays - luckily we had our friends bring an ice maker with distilled water. Also check out on YouTube how to program the door because the directions in the package were challenging and once we set the code to 1234 by mistake we just stuck with that for the week. Every house has its quirks and the owners were very responsive with other issues we had. I wish them the best with this rental!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Carova Beach?

The average price for a rental in Carova Beach is $643 per night. This rental is $268 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at OnceUponATide - 5BR 6BA OBX 4x4 Wild Horses - Ocean View Private Pool and HotTub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at OnceUponATide - 5BR 6BA OBX 4x4 Wild Horses - Ocean View Private Pool and HotTub. Enjoy the water!

Is OnceUponATide - 5BR 6BA OBX 4x4 Wild Horses - Ocean View Private Pool and HotTub pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at OnceUponATide - 5BR 6BA OBX 4x4 Wild Horses - Ocean View Private Pool and HotTub?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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