Escape to a tranquil retreat with breathtaking ocean views at this semi-oceanfront home, where the sound of waves and wild Corolla horses roaming free will be etched in your memory. With a private pool and hot tub, eight spacious bedrooms each with their own master bath, a large kitchen perfect for family meals, and plenty of outdoor spaces to soak up the sun.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 20301 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
8 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Absolutely no smoking allowed in house.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Phone
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the ocean
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 3,236 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Two well behaved dogs (>75lbs with owner approval)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Beach by house goes out gradual
Events
Events allowed
Small weddings available upon owner's approval.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed in house.
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Small weddings available upon owner's approval.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Corolla, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, parasailing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Corolla travel guide
Does FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi located?
Nestled on the beach, this Corolla vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. False Cape Beach and False Cape State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Great for large group, we ranged from 12-63 and there was something for everyone. Some of our favorites: wild horses, many times even in our yard, crabbing with string and chicken, beach, beach, beach, room to spread out and gather together for family games, comfortable beds, each with own bath, double kitchen utilities with double everything. This is a must for ones bucket list!
The house was very nice and the kitchen was well equipped for all our cooking needs. We had 18 people and the house accommodated us all. 4X4 Beach was truly an experience we will never forget!
Great home for a family vacation. Plenty of room for activities together while allowing space when wanted. Beautiful views of both sunrises out front and sunsets out the back. Very quiet area. Lots of opportunities to view the wild horses.
Amazing house, great location! This house was perfect for our family vacation. The wild horses strolled by a few times and the owner was great on giving helpful tips on where to find the horses. Highly suggest this house if you want to have a once in a lifetime experience in the Outer Banks!
Our stay here will be fondly remembered by our family. Plenty of room (and personal space) for everyone. The house is inviting and beautiful and the kitchen spacious enough for a lot of cooks! The kids loved the pool and the adults gravitated to the hot tub. All in all, it was a wonderful stay that went by too fast.
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.
We had an amazing time at the property. It’s well appointed wonderfully set up and has all amenities you could want. The horses drifted in and out of the property all week. It’s an amazing place to have a vacation.
Our stay was over and above all expectations! The house gave off positive energy and the surroundings are breathtaking. It was spacious and cozy. We especially loved that all of us were able to gather for cooking and sharing meals around the big table with plenty of seating space. From the sunrise to greet you, the majestic horses, the beautiful ocean with dolphins swimming by and the amazing sunsets to end the day. We all had the time of our lives and can’t wait to enjoy another fabulous vacation at this home.
Great house for a multiple family stay! 2 dishwashers & 2 refrigerators. Wild horses literally walked through the yard. Convenient beach access, ocean views from the house, quiet neighborhood.
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.
Large group of four families with 5 teens and two pre teens, enjoyed the house and the location. House had everything and more, theater room was a great addition, we enjoyed it when the weather didn’t cooperate. Tracy phoned me personally ahead of time to check in and answer any question I had, which was very nice.
We have been to Carova several time and love the 4x4 area. We saw horses everyday on both the beach and the house. House was clean and had plenty of space for the whole family. Bonus was that we also got to see sea turtle hatch on the beach, best part of the trip.
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!
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.
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😎
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!
The house was very clean! We LOVED being on the 4x4 beach! Driving on the beach is the only way to beach for us after this trip, it was so convenient. We saw wild horses every day and it was pretty cool. Little kids went nuts each time. Having two fridges, two dish washers, a large pantry, and a wine fridge was great!! Tons of space for everything. Bring hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and dish soap!! There is none at the house.We did have some minor disappointments; we felt like the listing photos were a bit outdated after getting to the property. There’s been a lot of new houses built since the pictures were taken so the views of the ocean are more obstructed than we expected. We had a small issue with a tub not draining, we messaged maintenance like the instructions said but had no response. A family member ended up resolving the issue but it’s a bummer that maintenance didn’t even get back to us.
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.
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 :)
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