FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi
4.8
Outstanding(158 Reviews)House in Carova Beach, NC
20 guests · 8 bedrooms · 8 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 essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Carova Beach, NC
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(158 Reviews)4.8
Tracy was an excellent host. He was very gracious in providing instructions on the property and the surrounding area. This location felt magical, with wild horses walking around the home and dolphins playing near the beach. My family had a wonderful time and found the neighbors very friendly. I would definitely recommend it!
4.8
We had a wonderful stay. Very clean, the kitchen was organized. We liked the tips from Tracy regarding driving on the beach. The pool and hot tub was nice especially when we couldn’t swim in the ocean. We saw horses right in the yard!
I can’t think of one negative thing.
It was a wonderful home for our family gathering.
Thank you for sharing your shore home😎
4.8
I’m writing this review in response to the owners response to the situation that occurred while staying at this house last week. We’ve been to OBX numerous times before, but never to the 4x4 area and this time that’s where we went. The house is nice and close to the beach. We arrived on Saturday late, and as a family we like to enjoy the pool and on Sunday we did. However Sunday evening a storm came through and must have knocked the power out to the pool. We were gone Monday due to rain we went to town. Enjoyed the pool on Tuesday and on Wednesday we noticed the pool getting cloudy and notified the owners on Wednesday morning of the situation. The storm on Sunday night must of killed the system as the pool wasn’t operating. We were told they would contact the company who handles the pool, but no one came out to check on the pool on Wednesday at all. I contacted the owners again on Thursday and was told the same thing they’ll be out to fix it, no one came on Thursday either. We’re now onto Friday and still no pool and it’s now cloudier and green. It’s been 4 days of 90 degree weather and the pool looks bad. While this is going on, the ocean water temp is 75 degrees and too cold to swim in and we have no pool to get away from the heat. The pool still wasn’t fixed when we left on Saturday and the compensation offered to us for this incident was very disappointing.
4.8
This was a full family vacation of 16 people, this home had accommodations for everyone. We had lots of space for all of us, everyone loved the pool, seeing the wild horses, beach close by. Very enjoyable stay.
4.8
I booked almost a year before our trip and it was worth it. The house is perfect for a large family. the beach was beautiful. The wild horses surrounded us so often, we began to look for and recognize different groups.
The only difficulty was the drive on the beach to the house. You definitely want a 4 wheel or all wheel and it will help if it rides high. My son's suv had it's nose knocked loose. But if you want to enjoy a secluded beach (we did), there has to be a reason for it to be secluded. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing this beautiful vacation home.
4.8
Tracy had fantastic communication throughout the entire process. We had 13 people in our family ranging from 6-70. We celebrated our parents 50th anniversary. It was definitely intimidating driving on the beach for the first time but after that it was quite fun! We had so much fun and loved that we could bring our fur babies with us to celebrate. The horses are amazing to watch everyday and this house definitely has prime location to see them everyday. The house was clean and had plenty of room for all of us. We had a movie night, game night and lots of beach/pool days to enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
4.8
Wonderful house! Wonderful stay! ❤️
4.8
Had an amazing vacation! Perfect place to stay with short distance to the beach! Highly recommend!!
4.8
Our vacation was wonderful!! After a few minor issues that the owner and the maintenance company took care of quickly, we had a great week. The house accommodated our needs perfectly for our family. The availability of toys and baby items was a real plus for our littles. Beach driving was an experience everyone should have and the location made the stay so very peaceful. We saw the wild horses each and every day including babies. Overall it was a very positive experience. Hope to stay again :)
4.8
We had an absolutely incredible experience from booking all the way through our trip end. The owner was incredibly responsive and helpful. The house was absolutely perfect for our family group, loved that each room had its own bathroom en suite. The cinema room was a huge hit and we even often found our 10 year old neice hiding out there curled up with her book reading in the peace and quiet 😂 away from her little sister and cousins. The kids practically lived in the pool when they weren't at the beach in the ocean. We had great game nights and family dinners at the dining room table. The horses greeted us within an hour of arriving and it was such an amazing experience to see them every day in the yard and on the beach! We couldn't have asked for a better vacation house and experience! I've already recommended this house to friends, it was a 10 out of 10 experience!
4.8
Awesome! Saw horses every day in the yard. Just wish the pool was heated, would pay extra!
4.8
The house and property were beautiful. The house had everything you would need. You definitely need to try the experience of being so remote at least once. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate. Difficult to navigate side streets due to flooding.
4.8
The listing is accurate. It was a great stay for our family. We seen the horses twice in the yard. Beautiful home, my favorite was the theater room. Kitchen was well stocked for everything you will need to cook.
4.8
Our stay was February 17-24. Family vacation that did not disappoint. Sunrises, sunsets, beautiful beach. We saw the horses daily, right from the decks on the house. The house was so functional for a large group.
Driving on the beach with all wheel drive is alittle hairy but we did not get stuck. Planning a trip for 2025.
Moss, Louis & Snow families from Massachusetts and Simokaitis from St. Louiis
4.8
It was nice to see the wild horses on several occasions.
4.8
We enjoyed seeing the horses and just being on the beach, letting the kids fly kites and find seashells. We had a great time and we loved every minute.
4.8
We really enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed. The host (Tracy) is really nice. She gave us a bunch of information of things to do and places to see.the location is great having to drive the beach to get to the property. Plenty of horses just walking around. It was very quiet hardly any people.I’m sure there’s a lot more going on in the summer. Overall we would do this trip again
4.8
It was an absolute wonderful week. For late October the weather was amazing. Everyone loved having their own bathroom. The wild horses visited the yard at least 3 different days. They were so beautiful. We walked on the beach every sunrise and we went on a couple moonlite walks too.
4.8
We had such a great time and enjoyed the ease of having everything you need. Our week had so many days of nice weather that we got to spend a lot of time on the beach, which was conveniently close to the house. As the description mentions, you have amply space to spread out. Tracy was great to work with and made checking in and out a breeze. The memories we made during our stay will last a lifetime, but hope that it won’t be our last visit to Carova Beach!
4.8
We had 13 people vacationing here. From when I clicked “book” on the VRBO app, to checkout everything was smooth and seamless. Tracy is very responsive and helpful with all questions and requests we couldn’t ask for a better host.The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals for a large group,and the dining room is perfect. Everyone can gather for meals and there’s an adorable little children’s picnic table in the dining area that my grandchildren loved! Having an onsuite in each bedroom is great! We enjoyed seeing the horses almost daily, it’s a short walk to the beach but the beach drive is unforgettable. The house is just awesome I cannot say enough how perfect this home is for a family vacation,I wish I could give more than 5 stars!
4.8
The Cove Corova Beach is a 9 bedroom house with a movie room, private pool and jacuzzi, huge kitchen, and wrap around balconies on both floors. We absolutely loved the movie room (seats 14) and the huge jacuzzi. The kitchen was also very nice with double refrigerators and dishwashers. This house has plenty of room for a large family or group of friends. There were a few drawbacks such as the pool is not heated (we traveled in October). We really couldn't use it, the water was too cold for our liking. The wifi signal was pretty weak as well, I would suggest bringing your favorite movies on dvd as opposed to streaming. Lastly the water is well water, the host does provide 5 gallons in the cooler but if you have a large party you should definitely bring plenty of drinking water. The area has quite a few things to see and do, but you must rent a 4x4 vehicle for travel up and down the beach. I repeat a 4x4 vehicle is necessary to stay at this location. Overall we had a wonderful time and definitely recommend staying here.
4.8
The thoughtful design that went into this home made it perfect for our group of 9 adults If the weather didn't cooperate, the house did!
The owner and management company were available and assisted us with any questions/needs without hesitation (we arrived during TS Ophelia!).
We would recommend and hope to make it back !!!!
4.8
The house size , location was perfect for our family! the area is beautiful, I mean it’s on the beach can’t get any better than that. The pool and hot tub was a huge plus and the owner Tracy was great to work with. Oh I can’t say enough about the horses , go to their website and take a look. I def. Recommend and will be back some day.
The only advice I truly can give is 4wd period. From beach access to the house is a long way
We rented a awd , Chevy equinox and got stuck 2x on the beach driving to town. It is a low sitting SUV and the beach ruts get BAD on the beach … so I suggest only a 4wd that sits higher so it can navigate those.
Then again when we was leaving out but this time literally had to be towed out thank goodness we did have a 4wd truck along with us.
4.8
We rented this house with family for a quiet beach vacation and it was perfect for that! The house was in a perfect spot for beach access and so easy to pack up the little ones and just drive right over. The house was clean, organized and the pool was perfect. The owner was also very responsive to the few questions we did have. The wild horses came by often and were so amazing to see in their natural habitat. As for the drive on the beach, that is a real adventure! We followed the advice of the owner and had no issues. It is quite an enjoyable experience, after the first time haha. Our only complaint was that the rising tides from the hurricane cut our vacation at bit short but nobody can help that, the weather was otherwise wonderful. Overall it was a great stay and we would be happy to return in the future.
4.8
We want to first thank the Home Owners so much for letting us stay in their Beach House it was absolutely perfect for our whole family!!! There was 20 of us and so much space!!! We had such a perfect vacation with so many blessed memories!!! The pool and hot tub we used everyday!!! Played cards and watched movies and popped popcorn along with so many laughs!!! We got to see lots of wild horses even up by the Beach House and down by the beach so gorgeous!!! Saw dolphins swimming!!! Walking along the beach finding shells and sea glass along with jellyfish and tiny crabs and even found a sand dollar!!! There were lots of people there but you barely notice a single person due to such a large area of beach!!! The driving right on the sand with the windows down hearing the waves was so peaceful and extremely fun!!! This vacation was definitely Paradise on Earth!!! We definitely will be staying again!!! More then 5 STARS!!!
4.8
My family, including my sisters and their families, had a wonderful time. The only thing that would have made it better is if we could have stayed another week.
4.8
Family trip to OBX from PA and GA - absolutely loved the location. The owners weren’t kidding when they said you need 4WD or AWD to access the property. We saw horses daily in the yard across the street and on the dunes - absolutely beautiful.
We are a beach loving family and actually having the choice to drive onto the beach with all our stuff was a great option. However, we definitely got spoiled with coming back and jumping in the pool after a day at the beach. I don’t think we’ll ever rent somewhere that doesn’t have a pool anymore- so relaxing and the water was beautiful.
We went crabbing, surf fishing, shopping, golfing and enjoyed exploring the town a few times.
4.8
This property gave us everything we wanted in a beach home. We had 8 adults and 7 kids under 5. There was plenty of space for everyone to be together for dinner and in the family room but also room for everyone to have some downtime during the afternoons and evening. Having a pool on site was a nice bonus, the kids loved it. The movie theater was an added bonus! The drive to the beach was quick and super convenient to bring all the beach supplies. The walk to the beach took less than 10 minutes as well. Overall, a great family vacation.
4.8
5 families recently stayed here. We had an amazing time. Plenty of room for everyone. Easy access to the beach and the pool was used everyday! Response time from sandbar maintenance was prompt when it came to needing water etc. We would all absolutely stay here again and can’t wait to go back!
4.8
My husband has always wanted to vacation in OBX. We found this home and felt it would accommodate all of our children and grandchildren. We had 17 in the house and had room for everyone.
We saw the horses everyday and were able to easily walk to the beach. We used one vehicle to take the chairs and cooler. Would recommend ordering extra water. We went through 7.
4.8
Very happy with house and all accommodations and everything was there for us close to beach had a pool had a hot tub. Everything was excellent.
4.8
Amazing house exactly as advertised! There were 19 people and we didn’t feel cramped. The weather did not cooperate with us but we made the most of the property. Playing games around the table and watching tv by the gas fireplace are what fond memories are made of. Excellent communication with the property owner. The property was very clean and comfortable. I highly recommend.
4.8
This house is everything and more. Tracy has thought of everything you could possibly need. We way over packed because if we needed something it was there. It is the perfect spot. You're probably not going to walk to the beach even if you stay at a house on the beach, the walk is still long and if you pack a cooler, lawn chairs, Kites and umbrellas you will want the truck to haul it all. We loved that we all felt safe and we were even able to leave our things at the pool with no worries. The horses are amazing and will be in the yard several times, even come right out the brush and scare you when taking the dogs out, they are not fazed by the dogs or humans. Do not hesitate to rent this house it is perfect. Everything we used worked with no issues. The pool is not heated but it was warmer than the ocean, we had a few pool volleyball games and a badminton game and were able to float around. we had 13 adults all family members and no complaints from anyone. I hope you rent and enjoy your stay!
4.8
We drove from Mass to stay at this beach house for a week. Upon arrival, we were absolutely impressed. The home had every amenity that you could think of! We LOVED seeinf the wild horses every day in our driveway and yard. We also were able to have our 2 furbabies vacation with us, a Golden Retriever snd a Choc Newfie. They LOVED the beach and seeing the horses. We will definitely be back again and highly recommend to everyone!
4.8
We had such a good time at Crystal Cove! We saw horses, we spent so much time on the beach, we all ate dinner together and played board games, and hot tubbed, and jumped in the pool and watched a movie like we were in a movie theater. My family all agreed, we would definitely go back! The house was very comfortable and had amazing views!
4.8
The house is amazingly clean, and had so much room for everyone alone or all 8 of us together! The location was perfect for what we wanted. The owner was quick to respond, provided clear instructions and was very friendly! Couldn’t have asked for a better vacation!
4.8
Our family had an awesome time visiting OBX for the first time! We were traveling with 6 adults and 8 kids. The size and layout of the house was perfect for our group. We were able to hang out as in the common areas but get away from each other and have our own space when we wanted it. The pool was a little chilly thanks to some cold days but we still couldn’t keep the kids out of it. Having the wild horses grazing right off the deck was a huge highlight. We had a slight issue with a toilet and a question about the TVs and Tracy got back to us immediately and had everything taken care of quickly. Wonderful hosts, beautiful location. Would definitely stay again.
4.8
The house and area was awesome. The most relaxing vacation we have every had. Having the 2 refrigerators and 2 dishwashers was wonderful for the amount of people we had. Everyone in our party would definitely go back again.
4.8
My family stayed here the last week of March. We had almost all ages represented, from 10 to 72. The house was set up perfectly for our family, and we loved that we could have our own corner of the house, with our own showers, and privacy when we needed it. We spent most of our time at the beach fishing and playing, as well as searching for the wild horses, which led to some lifelong memories. I can't think of any other place in the country where you can lounge on the deck watching wild horses with an ocean backdrop. The kids, both young and old, swam and lounged in the hot tub every day. Every night we played board games, and those who wanted to hung out in the cinema room for the nightly movie. Bring an air popper for popcorn, it makes the experience even better.
Check-in / check-out was easy, and Tracy was great. He offered very helpful information to make our stay pleasant, and we felt we had all the privacy we wanted. If planning to go, I cannot understate the importance of a 4x4 vehicle. Driving six miles on the beach is a unique experience. You will enjoy it with 4x4, you will feel stressed without it.
For us, the plan was to bring three generations together for quality time. This house was the vacation, and it did not disappoint.
4.8
This property was amazing. There were 3 families that came together for this vacation and we all had space to hang out within our own smaller units or all come together. The rooms were nice and spacious and if there was a single selling feature for this house it would be the bathrooms alone. Every room has its own private bathroom attached. AMAZING. The drive on the beach was SO FUN. The kids absolutely loved the adventure of it alone. Just a note- you absolutely need four wheel drive. We used it regularly. We had kids ranging from 2 years old to 14 years old and they all had an absolute blast. Tracey (and family) had supplied the house with all sorts of toys and entertainment for all ages. They were also great at all communication, including some local sights and experiences we really enjoyed! Our entire experience was amazing and we can not wait to go back. A couple of useful points that we discussed once we had actually experienced it all: 1) At first I was discouraged that the house wasn't on the beach. However, it ended up being perfect because we didn't have to worry about the kids running out the door and being in the middle of the traffic on the beach. If I was booking again immediately it would be a criterial for us NOT to be the house directly on the beach. 2) the beach drive is approx 8 miles, however depending on the tide it could take 45 minutes to get there. Get all supplies on your way in. Especially if you're getting in later in the day. Luckily for us we all were coming in staggered times so we just called and asked someone else to grab it. 3) I assume this is the policy for the cleaning services of the house - and its just a quirk that would've been good to know- but there are no trash bags, toilet paper, soap (for dish washer or laundry) on the premise. We were thinking there might be enough for a single night so you could run back into town but there wasn't. No issue for us, but good to know if you're all coming in at the same time as there is no "quick trip" back into town. But with the beach drive being so fun, you might purposely forget something anyways! ;) 3) the kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils. Which is amazing if you're staying in and cooking! We even made homemade donuts with the kids and it was such a precious memory. There is not a single negative thing about the vacation. It was all so much fun and such a blessing to have an amazing space to get to experience it in. So don't hesitate, book the house!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Carova Beach?
The average price for a rental in Carova Beach is £308 per night. This rental is £19 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi. 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 FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi. Enjoy the water!
Is FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi 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 FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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