This was our first time driving on the beach and we loved it. House was nice and everything was clean. Note on the directions you can’t see mile marker 16 ( the state should have two of them up for each direction).

We loved our stay in this location. The house was roomy and great for our family. The wrap around porch facilitated us being outside no matter which way the wind was blowing. Just a short walk over the dune and we were at the beach. Loved the wild horses in the yard or the area each day. Would definitely recommend

This was the perfect location for a beach getaway! The house is footsteps away from the beach and not too far from town. We saw wild horses every day! It was a home away from home!

We had a great time! Location was exceptional, house was super comfortable and our host was a great communicator. We LOVED everything about our stay in paradise!

This was our first time to Corolla and we couldn’t have picked a better house. The host was very responsive and answered all of our questions. The size of the house was perfect for our group of 6 adults and 2 kids, with plenty of extra space. The screened in portion of the porch was perfect on the rainy days. You can sit on the front porch and see the beach. We loved being able to walk a short distance to the waves. And the horses visited multiple times throughout our stay.

The location to the beach is great. If you love horses, this would be your house. However, with the horses at the house everyday, so are the horse tour trucks. You will sit on the porch with your morning coffee or dinner on the deck and the horse tour buggies will be right in front of your house looking at the horses. We questioned if the house was cleaned prior to our arrival. There was two welcome bags, one was filled with items for us, one was empty. There was sand on the floor, mind you, I made everyone take their shoes off before entering. Bedroom decorations were dusty. There were additional things I noticed through the week that just made me wonder. Also, there was garbage in the garbage cans under the house, obviously from the person staying there before us. By the end of our stay the smell was quite strong. One lamp needed a light bulb, for a box in the closet however it was empty. The master bedroom tv only had a DVD player and my son and I both attempted to make it work, I questioned whether the tv was even compatible with the DVD player. The tv in one of the other bedrooms had a large delay or would just shut off when you were trying to switch the channels. I don't go on vacation to watch tv but at the end of the day when everyone is exhausted from playing on the beach all day, chilling out is kind of nice. The "beach chairs" were old school lawn chairs and the boogie boards were broken.

We really appreciated how well equipped this property was for our needs. The local horse herd was present all week, and the beach was not over crowded. A 4-wd vehicle and a tire pressure gauge is necessary for driving on the beach road to the house.

My family and I absolutely loved this home. We love the location, the fact that you have to drive on the beach to get there made the trip so much more exciting. We loved being able to park our vehicle on the beach and setting up chairs and blankets for the day. The hosts were so easy to communicate with...any questions were answered no matter how silly. My family will definitely be back and now my friends are begging me for the link to plan their next family trip. I could write on and on about how wonderful this house is but really you should book, stay, and see for yourself. Trust me...it'll be a decision that you won't regret!!!

My family and I couldn't be more pleased with this house and it's location. The size of the house was perfect for our family of five to spread out to have our own personal space but to enjoy family time together as well. The beach was in close proximity to walk if we didn't want to drive. The best part of staying at this house was waking up every morning to watch the wild horses minus the horse tours stopping in front. We could have done without them. Overall, the house fit our needs. Our teenagers love the downstairs area to "hang out" and we loved the porches to drink our coffee in the mornings. We definitely will rent again!

We loved the house and the location!! The front porch was our favorite part. Between the breeze from the ocean and the shade from the roof, the temperature on the porch was comfortable. This was especially noteworthy given our trip was in July. We fought over who got to stay in the hammock. It was my first time to Corolla. Loved seeing the horses and driving up and down the beach. The only downsides were the internet (which I think is a problem for everyone in that area) and the dryer. The internet was strong enough to stream netflix. The drier would not dry towels no matter what setting was used.

If you love to see the wild horses, this is the place to stay. We saw them multiple times a day all around the house. Views of the beach from the porch swing and hammock were great. We had 6 adults and one child under 2 and had more than enough room. The owner was extremely attentive and helpful with any questions or concerns. Thank you Stuart! We would definitely stay here again!

Fantastic experience

We had a magical stay here! Horses all around us everyday. Views were beautiful, the location was peaceful and relaxing. Woke up twice to horses grazing in our yard. Each day on the beach we had multiple small herds of horses come by. Really enjoyed the large porches and covered decks… great breezes and the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Perfect getaway if your looking to avoid the crowds and enjoy nature :)

We didn't want to come home. The horses were so close, even sleeping under the house. It's a very short walk or drive to the beach, right next to the access. It's also fun watching the horse tours and other vehicles navigate the water near the property. We would definitely return.

I fully recommend staying at China Swan!! As a first timer to not Corolla not only this property was amazing but so was Stuart! He was so easy to communicate with and always had extremely prompt and helpful responses! The house itself is beautiful and has the best views!

Way better than what was described in the listing. Saw horses every day. The road in front of the house flooded, which was fine as you don't actually need it to get to the house. You must have a 4x4 vehicle to get to house though, even AWD SUV's were getting stuck in the sand.

We had a wonderful stay at China Swan. While the house was lovely, we hardly stayed inside. We were on the beach from sun up to sun down, slept and got up and did the same thing again! We loved the proximity to the beach. We loaded the truck up with all our beach stuff and then it was a quick walk back as needed during the day. The huge porch was a great place to escape the sun for a few hours and we spent lots of time watching the horses from there. They came by almost every day! Driving on the beach was an experience and it is a drive to get to the more active part of Corolla, but we were looking for a more quiet beach trip and this was the perfect property for that. We were all sad to leave!

Amazing vacation. Beautiful home. Very well appointed. 4 wheel drive a must but well worth the drive. Will definitely rent again.

My family and I fell in love with this property the moment we arrived. We have three teenagers so we had ample room to spread out and have privacy. The porch area was our favorite. We could view the wild horses with ease from the porch. Beach access was in walking distance, which made it super easy for anyone to go at any time instead of having to load up the vehicle each time to head out. WiFi was spotty due to the location of the property on the 4WD beach, definitely not strong enough for gaming for my teenage son, but if you want to get away from it all and you don't mind traversing over the sand, this location is for you! Only negative is there are only two shower/tub combos inside the house with one of these in the master. With three teenagers, an extra shower/tub combo in one of the other two half bathrooms would have been helpful, but the house itself and the spacious of it made up for it. We loved our host, Stuart. He was so responsive every time we reached out to him. Thanks Stuart for your hospitality!

We had an AMAZING stay at the China Swan! The location is perfect - it felt private and was so close to the beach. While there are other people on the beach, not once did we feel like we were right on top of another family, there is plenty of room to spread out and have your own space. Driving beyond the paved road is an experience, lol, but this house is so worth it. The wild horses visited us frequently and even slept under the porch. Speaking of the porch, there were so many places to relax and even in 90 degree weather, it was always shady with a breeze. The inside of the home was clean and this was one the most well stocked rental homes I've ever stayed in. We were not ready to leave when our week was over and this will definitely be the first house we look for the next time we stay in this area. In general, I feel like this area is best for those that want to get away from it all and will spend the majority of their time in the house and at the beach. For those that want to do more shopping or visit surrounding areas frequently, maybe stick to the pavement. ***Side note that is specific to staying in this area, not just this house - no matter what instacart tells you, they do not deliver to the 4WD area. I called to confirm this twice and then had to drive to meet them where the pavement ends.

My family decided to try something different so we decided to head to the Corolla Beach area. Staying three miles off the paved was a little concerning but everything worked well. 4WD or a VERY capable AWD vehicle is required - ground clearance is the key. The house was well stocked but make sure you bring paper products for your stay. The house was very clean and well maintained. Access to the beach was great. The wrap around porch with screened in area was very relaxing. Wild horses visited frequently often walking right under the house to escape the sun. It was a GREAT trip which we gladly take again.

Wonderful experience !

The China Swan was exactly as described. Accessible by 4WD only on the 4x4 beach, it was a totally new experience for us getting to the property. But once we were there, we absolutely fell in love with the house and the location. The accommodations were wonderful and we had no problems the entire week. We saw the wild horses from the porch every day, such a treat!

This house was exactly as advertised and perfect for our getaway. The access via 4WD was as described and the lazy days on the deck, screened in porch and hammock were perfect. Slept with windows open and ocean sounds were so relaxing. We enjoyed the views of the ocean and the house felt quite private. Kitchen is well-stocked, bedrooms leave nothing to be desired. This property was very much enjoyed.

We rented the house for a week get away in mid October. The house is on the beautiful 4x4 access section of the beach. It is far enough from town to be private but has easy access to town. Everything was very clean and especially well equipped. We loved the wrap around porch and seeing the horses, foxes, shore birds and a bald eagle. It was a wonderful week and we want to come back in the future with our adult kids.

We really had a great time at China Swan. The weather was stormy but we found time to walk the beach and dune roads and saw lots of horses. Even in our back yard! The house had a great laid back feel. The kitchen had everything we needed and we loved eating dinner on the screened in porch. The views were great! We recommend this house to anyone who loves getting away from it all!

The house, location, horses and ability to drive on the beach was a whole new experience for these midwesterners. We would highly recommend this vacation to others that appreciate beach life and horses. With COVID-19 affecting all of us we were able to take a well needed vacation without the worries of being in a crowded environment.

Had a great time in Corolla. House exceeded our expectations. Easy access to the beach. Daily sightings of the wild horses. Exactly what we expected!

Great location. We all really enjoyed ourselves. The location was perfect and the views in from the porch in the bedrooms were amazing. Do you need a four-wheel-drive to get here as you have to drive on the beach to access it. Also they have a charcoal grill so make sure to bring that. They were very accommodating when we had a problem. I would very much recommend

The house was even better than we expected. Nicely furnished and roomy. The kitchen was nice and was loaded with all the extras you always forget to pack. Overall a very nice vacation home, where you actually feel at home. Kudos to the owners.

We had a great time here. The access to the beach and the numerous horses who ate in our yard were awesome. Owners were very responsive to any of pur questions. Recommend for a getaway!

Great house - clean, roomy, comfortable bedding and had everything we needed for the week. Pictures and description represent the house well. Watched the wild horses daily. The porch swing and hammock were a big hit with the family. The location was nice and the ocean waves could be heard from the porch. The beach vehicle permit was a surprise bonus. The owner was very responsive and helpful. Relaxing vacation!!