Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(33 Ratings)

House in Carova Beach, NC

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Four Wheel Drive Beach! This beach house with wrap around decks overlooks the Atlantic Ocean & Currituck sound. Spacious living room with cathedral ceiling and panoramic views. Watch wild horses in the front yard! Fish and swim in the ocean! Corolla's 4WD Breach is a different world! No traffic. See millions of stars without street lights to diminish the spectacle. Located three miles from the "paved road" the house is only accessible by four wheel drive. Fully equipped kitchen, central air & heat, linens, WIFI, TV in family room and each bedroom, BBQ charcoal grills. Three full baths plus private outdoor shower. Three bedrooms feature: king bed, queen bed and two full bunk beds. Some dogs ok with $200 deposit.

Non-4WD vehicle storage is conveniently available at North Beach Recovery 252-453-0573. Call for rates.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Carova Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Norfolk Botanical Garden

60.3 mi

Chrysler Museum

61.3 mi

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

44.1 mi

Chesapeake City Park

48.8 mi

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Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(33 Ratings)

House in Carova Beach, NC

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Carova Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Norfolk Botanical Garden

60.3 mi

Chrysler Museum

61.3 mi

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

44.1 mi

Chesapeake City Park

48.8 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(33 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect. We had views of the sunrise and sunset and saw horses every day. The house was clean and it was a great layout for our group.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

None of us had driven a 4x4, so renting a Mercedes to fit six was the first adventure. Eric was quick to calm our fears about arriving near high tide with extra instructions and directions. We were greeted by horses before we arrived at the house, and the harem visited us multiple times a day. Our 7 and 12 yo grandchildren were enthralled. The house was well-equipped and quite spacious for our group of six. The beach was deserted for our early morning and evening walks. And the birder in me had a grand time watching pelicans and sanderlings, eagles and osprey. Visiting this wild place is a privilege. Drive below the speed limit. We were devastated to hear of the death of a stallion soon after our departure.

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great location and loved that the horses came right up to the house! Just a little bummed with how dirty it was and there was no hot tub as advertised on the listing.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We have a very nice stay, property was amazing it was neat and clean.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great location and nice view, place was very clean and pleasant to stay in.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Went for a long weekend, short trip with the family for a nearby beach-vacation. Had never been to Corolla before. The house was perfect for our family group. Kids are a little high impact, so we are sometimes nervous about being in someone's home, but I think it (and they) came out okay. Driving on the sand was an adventure and the wild horses were welcome additions to the scenery. House location was tranquil but still had good views of the ocean and surrounding dunes. Would definitely stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

The drive down the 4x4 beach was amazing. The property was easily located to the beach. Spacious, clean and amazing views of the ocean, dunes and wild horses. I was able to go bearfoot all week. The entire family of 7 enjoyed themselves and we will definitely be back

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

What an amazing experience! The wild horses came by the house almost every day. The 4-wheel drive beach was so much fun too! My dog and I both found our happy place here. Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay at your house!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

The house was pretty perfect! Really enjoyed the house and especially the upper deck - great tho kind of obstructed ocean views, easy to drive OR walk to the beach!! Really enjoyed our stay, thanks so much to the hosts and property manager!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We would recommend this little hidden gem to anyone looking to get away with family and/or friends. If you like quiet, this is the place for you. The house was clean and offered everything you needed. And the beach was within walking distance as well. We were visited by the wild horses that roam the area almost every day of our stay. Just amazing. The sun rises were amazing as well as the clear skies and stars at night - we enjoyed both from the spacious deck surrounding the house. We will definitely be returning.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Love that we could see the beach from the deck and could hear the waves crashing. I would suggest changing the directions you give. Its so much easier to turn at mile marker 16. Easy beach access and private. Loved the horses! They came right up in the yard. Please follow the riles and enjoy them from a distance.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We had an amazing time on our trip! We had a full days worth of horse viewing, with horses right in the yard area. The beach is a short drive past the dunes, making it super easy to head over to the beach for the day! Beautiful views despite not being directly on the beach! House was super cute and fit all of our needs!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

My family and I loved our stay in Corova. Driving on the beaches and seeing the wild horses were amazing. The house was perfect for my family. It was clean, kitchen was well stocked with tools, which is helpful since there’s no restaurants on Corova, plenty of room and great porches to view the scenery. I would definitely return.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We were looking for a quiet family vacation. This was exactly what we needed. Three mornings. The horses were right up on the property. Short walk to the beach. You are also able to drive up to the beach with your supplies for the day, such as a cooler with food and drinks and a shade canopy

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Great location and experience.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Wonderful family vacation. We saw horses every day and even had them in our side yard. We were only a five minute walk to the beach. The only issue was that the listed place to store vehicles no longer existed and but we were able to find a place. All in all it was a great time on the beach.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

The house is beautiful and there are horses around frequently. It’s quiet and peaceful. Driving the beach was out of my comfort zone but it ended up being no issue. There is no equipment at the air-down station in town to help you let air out, so we used the air-up station.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

The house is in an amazing spot to watch the sunrise. A beach permit is provided to park on the beach. Even though the house is in walking distance it is nice to park on the beach and spend the day relaxing. We didn't not want to leave.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Incredible location and wonderful house. Management staff were very helpful and communicative. Would definitely stay there again. Wild horses surrounded the house every evening. The safari tours were a little annoying as they passed through every 20 minutes or so, but otherwise it was an incredible experience.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

This house was absolutely perfect for our family visit to Corolla. The location of the house is on point; 5 minute walk from the beach, and not too far of a drive from the paved road. The sand path was actually pretty easy to navigate; both Google Maps and the host sent us super clear directions. And of course, the best part -- WILD HORSES EVERYWHERE! We saw them all day, every day of our stay. On our way out, around 10am, we saw a huge group of 7 horses just taking a morning stroll along the beach right in front of the house. The house was a perfect beach house with a super fun layout. We also had access to a bunch of fun beach toys and equipment that we thoroughly enjoyed. The top balcony gave us one of the best views of the Milky Way and Perseids meteor shower RIGHT above our heads. Definitely a must-stay for anyone who is visiting the Outer Banks!

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Location of this home is amazing, we will definitely be returning.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Everything you need at a reasonable price

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

It was a perfect location to enjoy the Outerbanks. Plenty of room for the family to spread out and everything was clean.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Gorgeous Views!!!!

Gorgeous Views!!!!

Overall, one of the best vacations we have been on as a family. The views were amazing and the drive on the beach was so much fun. The wild horses come right up to home. The home was clean upon arrival and the layout was very comfortable. We only had one issue with the front door lock which was resolved immediately. The home could use some TLC on the exterior (some deck boards were loose and charcoal grill/out area) but the inside is well maintained.

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Corolla House

Corolla House

This is a great property. The location is perfect if you have a four wheel drive vehicle. However, the home was not clean upon our arrival. Very dissappointing after driving to get to the house and then having to clean the house, toilets, wash sheets & towels, and make beds. The owner did give us a credit back however that did not take away from the fact we had to spend a day and a half cleaning when we should have been on the beach. So we booked a vacation for 7 days but really were only able to enjoy 5. Hopefully the owners will do a deep cleaning every so often and then make sure the regular cleaning occurs before the next clients arrival.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

A Great Place to Unwind

A Great Place to Unwind

I loved that this house is an easy five minute walk to the ocean. The house is very comfortable and very well maintained. It was wonderful to have two levels of decks to enjoy the views, particularly of sunrise and the wild horses who came around at dusk. It was the perfect place to unwind, listen to the wind and the ocean and the birds, and chill out!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Awesome beach house and location

Awesome beach house and location

Our first visit to the 4x4 beach did not disappoint. Close enough to the beach that we were able to walk. Horses walked by the house our very first night! Empty lots on either side and behind the house were a bonus. At night it was so peaceful and dark that you could see all the stars. Really feels like you are miles away from the city. House was very clean, had everything we needed and the property manager was great about checking to make sure we were happy. We would love to visit again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Unique fantastic getaway!

Unique fantastic getaway!

Where else can you wake up to see wild horses cruising around your neighborhood, take an endless walk on the beach and have peace and quiet? Plus getting to drive on the beach! So fun! The house is all you need. Plenty of kitchen tools. Old charcoal grills but they worked. Beds are comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

The Horses

The Horses

As soon as we pulled in, we noticed five wild horses hanging out right in the back yard! Couldn’t have been more perfect for our daughters 11th birthday.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Amazingly Perfect!

Amazingly Perfect!

The home sits in an absolute beautiful spot and is very comfortable, and very clean. The beds are comfortable and the house is spacious and has the amenities of home. The wrap around two level decks with access to the ground level made coming and going so easy. We brought our dog and she loved it too! The management was very attentive and helpful throughout our stay. Even though the house is a couple of rows away from the beach, the view of the ocean is amazing and the walk to the beach over the sand dune was easy and beautiful. The wildlife encounters couldn't have been better. The horses showed up around the house and stayed in the area for such a long time and a pretty fox strolled by as well one morning. If we ever come back, we will stay here again! Seriously, what could better than a clean, comfortable house in the middle of the sand dunes, with the sight and sounds of the ocean, sunrises and sunsets, easy access to walking to the beach, and all the horses and wildlife that live right around it?! I'd say it was, and is pretty perfect!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2020

Amazing

Amazing

The home was immaculate with everything that we needed. Check in was so easy. The views and porch were amazing! A less than 2 minute walk to the beach! Outdoor shower let us rinse off before going back into the house! Plenty of room and huge table to eat and play cards around. The best vacation I’ve had in a while!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2020

Magical Spot

Magical Spot

This property was amazing. It was such a pleasure to stay there. The home was supplies with all of our needs. The location was spectacular. The views absolutely breath taking. The simplicity of the entire rental process was wonderful.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2020

Adventure and Nature Surrounds You!

Adventure and Nature Surrounds You!

My family and I had a wonderful stay. Driving on the beach was a new adventure for us. Note that the only way in and out of town is to drive on the beach so watch the daily tide schedule! We were able to drive up and park on the beach and fish. We also walked to the beach one day. It is a short walk and we saw the wild horses walk past us on the beach. The house had all the comforts of home and great views of the ocean. Not a far drive to restaurants and grocery stores. We wanted to stay longer and will definitely be back!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Carova Beach is $578 per night. This rental is $40 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach 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 Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach

House in Carova Beach, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Carova Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach

House in Carova Beach, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Carova Beach, NC

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach?

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