Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach

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3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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Corolla, NC

Swan Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Corolla Beach
‪32 min drive‬
Currituck Beach
‪42 min drive‬
Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
‪129 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

BUNK ROOM

4 Single Bunk Beds

KING BEDROOM

1 King Bed

QUEEN BEDROOM

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

OUTDOOR SHOWER

Towels provided · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Eric Fee

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is near 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

Swan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wild Horse Museum - 24 min drive - 7.6 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 7.8 km
Corolla Beach - 32 min drive - 4.4 km
Currituck Beach - 42 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 Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life on a Sandbar! 4 Wheel Drive Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of 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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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

7 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful experience!

What a special location to view the wild horses!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

6 Aug 2024

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

Great Views ALL AROUND!

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

2 Aug 2024

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

A Walk on the Wild Side

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina S.

26 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Corolla

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maricruz Santos M.

25 July 2024

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

Every year vacation

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose S.

12 July 2024

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

Summer get away

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie S.

4 July 2024

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

Birthday Getaway

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah l.

21 June 2024

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

Family vacation

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

9 Apr 2024

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

Phenomenal wild horse experience

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara k.

25 Sept 2023

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

Amazing deck and perfect location

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!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee Y.

9 Sept 2023

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

Fun family vacation

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

20 Aug 2023

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

4x4 adventure

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

17 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Property

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

6 Aug 2023

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

Great relaxing week

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2023

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

Great Experience

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica C.

30 June 2023

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

Corolla get away

Great location and experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

23 June 2023

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

Graduation Present

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

17 June 2023

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

So much fun

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Bayville, USA

1 Sept 2022

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

House on the beach

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

25 Aug 2022

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

Great Spot

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mugdha P.

11 Aug 2022

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

Best decision we made!

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cathleen W.

4 Aug 2022

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

Dream Vacation

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

dennis d.

3 Aug 2022

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

Great House

Everything you need at a reasonable price

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

3 Aug 2022

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

Awesome time!

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

24 July 2022

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

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

BUNK ROOM

KING BEDROOM

QUEEN BEDROOM

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

OUTDOOR SHOWER

Spaces

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