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Beautiful Secluded Carova Beach House - Hot tub - Pet yard with access door

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Exterior
Wrap around deck
Lower level family room
Dining table for eight
Kitchen and dinning area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12159.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Corolla, NC
  • False Cape State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Swan Beach
    ‪65 min drive‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪109 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪169 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Secluded Carova Beach House - Hot tub - Pet yard with access door

Come and enjoy this beautiful beach house with all of the amenities. Our house is very private yet close to ocean. 10 minute walk or three minute drive right onto the beach. Enjoy your morning coffee on the beautiful wrap around deck and watch the wild horses roaming free. Great location to relax, swim, surf, beachcomb, kayak and fish!

The upper level kitchen has stainless steel Samsung appliances, granite countertops dining table for 8 and bar seating. Living room has sectional with sleeper sofa (D), chairs, and a 50 inch TV with YouTube TV live channels and streaming services. Upper level has two bedrooms (Q,Q) with beautiful coastal décor and comfortable beds with linens provided. TVs in both bedrooms and high speed wi-fi throughout the house. There is a hall bath with single vanity and tub/shower combo. The upper deck has a Weber propane grill, large outdoor sectional, and outdoor dining for 8.

Lower level has large family room with propane fireplace and sectional seating for 8, 60 inch TV with sound bar, banquette seating for 6, kitchenette with microwave, full size stainless refrigerator with filtered water and ice, coffee pots (brewed and K-cup), and dishwasher. Lower level has two bedrooms. The larger bedroom has a work station with desk and chair. Smaller bedroom has a triple bunk with a double bed and two singles. Large bathroom with double vanity and walk in shower with two shower heads. Stacked high capacity washer and dryer in hall. Enjoy the outdoor hot/cold shower on lower deck and the 7 person hot tub after a fun-filled day at the beach.

Relax and enjoy the sunsets, listen to the waves, star gaze and watch the wild horses meander by in the backyard. Three kayaks are included to tour the canals and sound with across the road

A 4 wheel drive vehicle is needed for the 10 mile drive on the beach road north of Corolla. AWD vehicles are NOT recommended.

Property manager

Matt and Jen Ransil

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please keep pets off the furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. 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

  • False Cape State Park - 12 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Sandbridge Beach - 47 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Swan Beach - 65 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Corolla Beach - 109 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Currituck Beach - 117 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carova Beach - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬196 min drive
  • ‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬198 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Secluded Carova Beach House - Hot tub - Pet yard with access door pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Secluded Carova Beach House - Hot tub - Pet yard with access door?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Secluded Carova Beach House - Hot tub - Pet yard with access door?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Secluded Carova Beach House - Hot tub - Pet yard with access door located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. False Cape State Park and False Cape Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tamara G.

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

Our beach vacay

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

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

Carobs beach trip

Matt and Jen have a great property and were quick to address any issues. Excellent location to get away from it all. House was very well equipped. Great time overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Family vacation

We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the house!! There was plenty of room for our teens to spread out and have their own space. We definitely would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Happy

Didn't realize 10 mile drive on beach would be so ruff. We made it in and out. Love the area. The family time was awesome we all love the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

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

Hidden Gem

This property offers the unique opportunity to stay together with family but separate at the same time. Enjoyed the well sticked kitchen upstairs and aptly stocked kitchenette downstairs. Enjoyed the seclusion and nature surrounding the home. Matt and Jen are very responsive and friendly. If we ever visit Corolla again, we will be booking with them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

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

Vacation 21

Had a wonderful time the 4x4 beach is now my husband’s favorite place. Our rental was equipped with everything . And we had a wonderful time my husband liked the secluded home and the daily drive to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholle O., Pittsburgh, PA

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

Great Relaxation

This property was cozy and well suited for our first family vacation to the OBX. We had one issue which was addressed promptly by Matt the owner and a kind gesture by the owners as well. Which we appreciated. The house was only a few minutes from the beach which we loved. We would definitely stay here again on the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Fantastic place with everything you need!

Property was great family and kids had a cantastic time! The house was just the right size for our 2 families (12 guests). It was equipped with all you'd need while there, so much so, that we could have saved packing so many items. One of the best we've been to. House is cute and charming, there is plenty of entertainment for the kiddos with games and puzzles. We were visited multiple times by the wild horses. The locals were friendly, we cant wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nik J.

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

Great Location

We had a great time as always in the 4x4. A little drive is well worth the privacy of the area. It was just our family but honestly this is the perfect set up for two small families to stay together. There are two separate living spaces top floor and the bottom floor. Overall, the home is well decorated and relatively clean for a beach house. There is an open lot right beside the house that had campers so that did take a little of privacy away but nothing too invasive. We didn’t use the hot tub but there were people stopping by checking to make sure it was clean. We did have to contact the owners once during our stay and they responded promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Lovely

Our stay started a little rough as the cleaning people were still present when we arrived after our check in time, and left a bit of a mess in their haste. But the owners were responsive and friendly. The home was well fitted and cared for, and you can tell the owners have pride in the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V., Chester, USA

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

Perfect Getaway

I have stayed at a few houses in Corova. Large, small, pricey, cheap, however this house was perfect for my family and I. The home was absolutely beautiful, cozy and relaxing. We had privacy and plenty of yard for my 2 labs to roam and do their thing. The house was well stocked with everything that's needed for a remote vacation. Plenty of games to entertain the kids including cornhole. It was clean, tidy and lacked nothing. I loved that the home supplied beach chairs as well. Less stuff to pack up and bring with me to the beach! Looking forward to booking again after all the reservations have been completed over the winter :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was exactly what we wanted - a beautiful house away from the main tourist area. Beware your GPS. For some reason, maps took us to a community a couple miles south. We had a small hiccup checking in, but the owners graciously made up for it. The rest of the vacation was complete bliss. We’d drive out onto the beach at mile marker 23.5 everyday and have fun. I made a few trips to town to the seafood and farmers market and cooked in the beautiful kitchen with very nice appliances and a gas range. As a professional chef, I was ecstatic when I saw the kitchen, since we like to do the majority of our own cooking during ocean vacations. We had a ton of fun, and lazy time, on the wrap around deck. All in all we would 100% go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Whitney J.

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

Nice Place

The house was very up to date and clean. Exactly as described. It had everything we needed from in the kitchen to chairs for the beach. The only negative was it was pretty far down the beach so the drive to town was a little lengthy, but if you're looking for seclusion it is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F., Roanoke, Va

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay. Seeing the horses everywhere was wonderful! The House was perfect for our stay! Plenty of decking all around! Kitchen was great, love the appliances! Bedrooms a little small but who stays in the bedroom while on vacation? The only frustration was finding the house, neither Google Maps nor Mapquest could get you there! Specific directions when you get onto the beach would have saved us an hour of time searching and trying to find the house especially when you've been on the road for hours! Be sure NOT to go at High Tide!! It would be more helpful if the Island had more road signs, but that has nothing to do w/ the house! Wonderful House!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L., King George, VA

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

Secluded & Relaxing

First time at Corolla. Definitely a must return. House was practically new. Love the kitchen appliances. Comfy beds. Very quiet and peaceful setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha D.

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

Awesome adventure away from it all!

This was our first time to the area and it’s absolutely beautiful. We “unplugged” and enjoyed the gorgeous beach where we walked for hours. Enjoyed all of the wildlife: beautiful horses hanging out in the yard, dolphin sightings, deer...loved sitting out on the deck at night gazing at the stars...the owner is awesome and super responsive. This is just what we needed and we will be back! House has everything and good to get your groceries before arriving so you can just “be still” and unwind...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

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

Great Vacation!!

We had a wonderful time on this vacation. House was beautiful and Chris was quick to respond on any questions or issues. Perfect for one family or 2 couples! Hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Terrific!

Great experience and owner was very helpful. House has everything you need for a great stay in Carova.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla A., Scranton, PA

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

Perfect social distancing vacation!

The house was very well kept and had just about everything you would need! Chris was excellent to communicate with and answered questions quickly! We visited with my husband and dogs and they loved it too! It was our first time visiting this part of the OBX and it was the perfect accommodations for a social distancing vacation. It was quiet and there was never an issue finding space on the beach. Make sure you have a 4x4 vehicle because if not, you will have trouble! Also be sure to do your grocery shopping before heading in! It’s about a 45 minute drive to the grocery store (due to beach driving, not mileage) so you’ll want to be sure you have the essentials. We had a great and relaxing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Wonderful place that’s very isolated

We really enjoyed our time at this house. The inside feels new and has a great kitchen. It was awesome spending alone time with our family and enjoyed the horses. I think we will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Brittany W.

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

4x4 Beach house

We had a great time at our stay here! The owner and property managers where always available for questions! Perfect for our small family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula H., Virginia Beach, USA

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

Wonderful stay!

We had such a great time! My partner went fishing every morning and afternoon. I stayed inside until late day when it cooled off a bit. Relaxed on the covered porch with my dog and enjoyed having a drink on ground level in high deck chairs. The house was so clean and the kitchen was equipped with most everything I can think of. It was quiet and the bed was so comfortable. Both of us agreed it was the best sleep we had in a long time. The check in/out were simple and the owner and caretaker were so quick to answer my questions. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay; we hope to get back in the fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Devon C.

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

Great family vacation

The house was nice and everything new. Pretty clean on the interior of the house but the exterior could use some cleaning up. Horses visited daily and it was a quick drive to the beaches where we enjoyed our sunny days. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Great 4x4 location

Very clean very private house. Owner was very helpful and answered messages very quickly. Nice quiet location only minutes from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful get away and the perfect time

We enjoyed our stay at the beach cottage. The location and experience were unique and memorable for sure. The cottage was clean and new, and The owner was responsive to all of our questions. The drive to this cottage is up a very long stretch of beach -just be sure you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The experience was super fun, and driving on the beach while seeing wild horses was a unique experience. We also loved, parking on the beach and setting up right next to our vehicle to enjoy a day at the beach. It was just the type of vacation we were looking for, to get away and not be in a super populated area. We did drive down to Corolla and Duck to check out some of the other fun things the Outer Banks has to offer. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Jen Ransil

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Longtime vacationers in the OBX, the Ransils honeymooned on Ocracoke Island twenty-eight years ago and have returned to the North Carolina coast as often as possible for vacations with family and friends. In 2020, they purchased their cottage at the beach and spent 2021 adding the lower level to the existing home. Matt and Jen designed their house with all the amenities that they look for in a vacation house for their family of grown children and grandchildren. They welcome you to share their favorite place.
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