Ocean Views in Corolla! See the Horses! Covered Deck! 100 Yards to the Water!

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

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Corolla, NC

Swan Beach
‪2 min walk‬
Corolla Beach
‪32 min drive‬
Currituck Beach
‪41 min drive‬
Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
‪139 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Lower Level

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Main Level

Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Hall

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Just steps from the beach, "China Swan" is a 3-level house with an awesome wrap-around covered deck. The porch is perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset, as well as the local wild horses!

The house is located 3 miles up the beach from where the paved road ends at Corolla. A 4x4 vehicle is required! Driving conditions on the beach vary hourly depending on traffic, weather and tides.

Main level includes great room, dining room, family room with satellite TV, kitchen and laundry. Wrap-around covered deck, open sun deck and screened porch. Enjoy the views from the hammock and porch swing.

Upper level has 3 bedrooms. Flat screen TV in every room. Master bedroom has its own bathroom, and ocean and sound views. One bedroom with two beds. One bedroom with ship's watch...see the sunrise from bed! Upper level also has full bath with whirlpool.

Game room on the lower level with bunk beds and sleeper sofa doubles as sleeping quarters. Great for the whole family! Lower level has a half bath, with an outdoor shower.

Enjoy the horseshoe pits in the side yard.

• WiFi
• No Smoking
• Pillows & Blankets
• Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Blender
• Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Telephone
• TV & DVD Player
• Central Heat & Air Conditioning
• Washer & Dryer
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Shower
• Grill
• Beach Chairs

Property manager

DSE, LLC

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-In Day is Saturday. Rental Period Begins on Saturday.

Maximum Occupancy of 8 Includes Children.

$200 Administrative Fee will be refunded the day after Check-Out, on condition that no extraordinary or extreme cleaning is required.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also worth visiting.

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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

Swan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Wild Horse Museum - 23 min drive - 7.5 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 7.7 km
Corolla Beach - 32 min drive - 4.3 km
Currituck Beach - 41 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬24 min drive
‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬23 min drive
‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬24 min drive
‪The Corolla Beer Garden - ‬23 min drive
‪Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Views in Corolla! See the Horses! Covered Deck! 100 Yards to the Water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Views in Corolla! See the Horses! Covered Deck! 100 Yards to the Water! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Views in Corolla! See the Horses! Covered Deck! 100 Yards to the Water! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Views in Corolla! See the Horses! Covered Deck! 100 Yards to the Water! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is just steps away from Swan Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Estuarine Nature Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Horse Heaven

This was our 4th summer vacation at China Swan and it did not disappoint. Location is ideal to see the wild horses.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

24 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful week with the horses

We really enjoyed staying in this home. Driving on the beach to get to the house was fun and seeing the horses almost daily was such a treat. We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

15 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

China Swan had us swooning

The house and location were perfect for our beach vacation! Wild horses, wide open beaches and the hammock added to the adventure. Hope to make this a yearly trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

24 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful

The house is beautiful, the deck is wonderful, the views are so lovely. Loved being able to see the horses and the proximity to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

28 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!

Everything was amazing! The house was neat and clean and the process was easy. Horses were there every day!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to get away

A very nice house and a great location if you want to get away from the main bustle. Just be mindful of the tides. There is a house on the beach that can cause access challenges when it is high tide. I would give communication with host more than 5 stars if I could. He was very outstanding both before and during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

8 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corolla house was awesome

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip of a lifetime!

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey W.

6 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

By far the best vacation I’ve had

Not one thing wrong with the property or the management. I would highly recommend to others.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Property

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

11 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Fantastic experience

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

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).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harlie W., New York

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First OBX Experience

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

8 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and experience

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

24 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house- loved our stay

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

18 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house in 4x4 area of Corolla, NC

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

25 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Horse Lovers Paradise

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

12 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation!!

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!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

25 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memory Maker

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 :)

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corolla

As promised, the horses didn’t disappoint. They made daily appearances right to our yard! The sand roads can be difficult to maneuver, especially at high tides. 4WD was a a must! Kitchen is very well stocked with any gadget or utensil you could possibly need. Beds were comfortable and bedding was clean and soft. Overall we had a great time relaxing, playing at the beach and enjoying our family time.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ana R.

25 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation OBX

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!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callie W.

20 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to relax and enjoy the 4x4 beach

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Vacation

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Lower Level

Main Level

Master

Upper Level Hall

Spaces

About this property