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7.4

Good

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12262 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Carova, NC

False Cape State Park22 min drive
Swan Beach42 min drive
Currituck Beach Lighthouse52 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)63 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the loc...

Mark M.

Sep 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views!

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.7 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp.**

“ALMOST PARADISE”

True paradise living located 7 miles north on Carova beach. A quiet and relaxing vacation awaits you in this extensively remodeled 6 bedroom 4 bath home. The top floor offers generous space with beautiful furniture and bright wood floors offering both a comfortable and beautiful area for the family to gather with a view of the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and there are flat screen TVs throughout.

The smart design and layout provides large eastern facing windows to allow healthy natural light to flood the upper level. Enjoy the sunrise from the multilevel wrap around decks or spy some of the most famous residents of Carova: the legendary heard of wild Spanish mustangs as they graze on the dunes or frolic by the sea.

With the 14'x28' private pool and the multiple levels of decking there is ample outdoor space with breathtaking views of the ocean. Sip a cool beverage by the pool or enjoy a game of billiards on the lower level. If you are itching to sink your toes into the warm sand by the ocean, this semi-ocean front home is a short walk to the beach and of course, should you choose to take advantage of one of the greatest benefits of the 4 wheel drive beaches, you can load up your vehicle with everything the family will need for a day on the most pristine and remote beaches on the northern Outer Banks.

New in 2023: New Carpet in Bedrooms and Stairway, New Deck Boards on Top Level Deck

Lower Level: Rec Room w/Pool Table, Flat Screen TV, Full Size Fridge, Wet Bar, Access to Pool Area, Bedroom w/2 Bunk Sets, Full Bath.

Mid-Level: Bedroom w/King w/TV, Bedroom w/King w/TV, Bedroom w/Queen w/TV, Bedroom w/2 Bunk Sets, Full Bath, Full Bath,

Upper Level: Great Room w/TV, Access to Sun Deck, Dining Area seats 10, Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/King w/TV.

**2024 Pool Dates: 5/4 - 9/30**
**2025 Pool Dates: 5/3 - 9/27**

Beach Parking:
Parking passes are REQUIRED on Currituck County beaches between April 30 and October 1. This home provides TWO beach parking passes.

Property manager

Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

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 (limit 1 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 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 near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

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Carova, NC

What's nearby

False Cape State Park - 22 min drive
Swan Beach - 42 min drive
Wild Horse Museum - 52 min drive
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 52 min drive
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge - 55 min drive

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬184 min drive
‪Carova Beach - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is C9036 Almost Paradise. 4x4 Area, Wild Horses, Pool, Great Ocean Views! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and within 6 miles (10 km) of False Cape State Park and Swan Beach. Wild Horse Museum and Currituck Beach Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

7.4

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6.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

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8/10 Good

A guest from Granite Falls, NC

27 May 2024

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great get away. If you love the horses this house would be great for you. They stayed on the yard for 4 days. When we got there pool and hottub was gross but they responded quickly ( and fixed them. (Most chairs around pool are broken so bring your own) The house could've been cleaner f(found trash under chairs, beds, and in corners) we had an water heater problem the whole time and called it in twice with no one showing up. We had to flip the breaker to turn many times a day. Which was aggravating when you're on the 3 floor and walk down the stairs to bottom floor just to have hot water. If you relie on the towles provided you may what to bring your own (just your motel 6 towles) kitchen was well stocked, had everything i needed to cook all week. Make sure you bring you toilet paper and paper towels before you get there. Overall we had a great week.

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6/10 Okay

Mark M.

12 Sept 2023

Very ran down feel

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was great, very close to the beach. Bonus we seen horses everyday in our yard. BUT the house has a very ran down feel. Things were just not maintained, things like toilets running 24/7 which then made the well run constantly. The water was so chlorinated it bleached a couple of my shirts. Decks were in rough shape, light bulbs out everywhere, had to switch some around so we had light in a bathroom. While floors, bathrooms and bedrooms were clean, the house could really use a deep clean. Pool was very nice and a good size. Out door shower area should just be torn down.

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4/10 Poor

Jennifer M.

5 Sept 2023

Very poor maintenance

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Filthy and falling apart. Hard to believe I spent thousands on having my whole family stay with us. As soon as we stepped into the house it was nothing but dirt and dust. Pillows had yellow stains and pool was over chlorinated. We were unable to swim in the pool due to this. The deck was flimsy and in poor condition. This house needs some serious TLC. Will not be staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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2/10 Terrible

24 Aug 2023

Absolutely not

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The pictures are very deceiving. The hot tub was disgusting when we got there. The bathrooms were disgusting also. The deck on the third floor and the second floor very very very unsafe for anyone let alone kids. Very very poor water pressure. Hundreds of hundreds of flies. Had to email and complain right out of the gate. Definitely will never run through this realtor company again. For the price of the unit i was expecting much different results. The property has a condemned house directly behind 30 feet that does not showing any pictures.

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8/10 Good

Arika L.

12 Aug 2023

Great House and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We would definitely stay in this property again. It was a great fit for our group. The only complaint would be the linens - we didn't seem to get the normal amount of towels and the quality was below average.

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8/10 Good

Gregory S.

28 June 2023

Almost Paradise Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a few issues but nothing major. The breaker to the water heater goes out easily. We just dealt with it lieu of calling maintenance. You may want to look into that.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merle M.

16 June 2023

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

Family vacation

The house is beautiful private and we loved the hoarse thank you

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 June 2023

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

Love

We would stay again! Love the location and the home!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michele D.

26 May 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not paradise at all

Completely disappointed! Was dirty and I have pictures of everything!! Top to bottom this house was nothing like the pictures or description!! Was completely disgusting. From the pool having a dead frogs to mouse droppings and ants all in the kitchen. And forget using the downstairs hang out area it was so musty and moldy, I couldn’t breathe my allergies were terrible. I ended up in the doctors office when I got home. So if you want to see dead animals/clean up other peoples messes/go to the hospital after your vacation because you have a terrible infection from the mold and this is the house for you!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

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2/10 Terrible

Tisha M.

23 May 2023

Not at all paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was not ready. The pool and hot tub hadn’t been opened or cleaned. Sheets and towels were stained. There were ants and evidence of mice in the kitchen. Two separate closets had doors that weren’t working and the kitchen had missing cabinet doors. The management company responded fairly quickly, but I will never be back.

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8/10 Good

Tiffany E.

26 Sept 2022

Great location but a bit run down

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property has a great location with ocean views and a full wrap around deck. We loved all the seating around the deck, but we did realize it made it tough to gather outside with a large group because the deck is not that deep. The house has a lot of rooms, but it has a run down feel. It needs painted. There are plants coming up through the concrete around the pool. The outdoor shower is like a catch all for all sorts of ****. There are things they set aside for repair sitting around outside. The pool gate seems ready to fall off. Still. It fits a lot of people snd you can see the ocean.

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL T.

10 Sept 2022

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

Awesome vacation

The property was perfect. We loved the location. Everything was stocked very well. The pool was awesome. It was so incredible seeing the horses come right into the yard. I would definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melina P.

4 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful!

Our family rented this home over a year in advance. We were a little nervous as some bad reviews started coming in. We were happily surprised when we arrived! This home is absolutely wonderful! It was very clean on arrival. The kitchen is equipped with anything you’d need to cook for a large group. There is. wonderful game room in the lowest level that has an area to hangout. The pool and hot tub were very clean and a wonderful time! The neighborhood is very quite and peaceful! We absolutely loved our stay here and would definitely book again! The only thing to note is there were no paper towels, toilet paper or trash bags upon arrival. This wasn’t a problem because we prepared and brought some but if you don’t bring a starter for yourself it could be a problem! Overall amazing vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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4/10 Poor

Tracy Y.

3 Aug 2022

Very disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We traveled a long way for our daughter's graduation trip. We thought the area was absolutely beautiful but when we got into the house and saw that there was debris in the garbage cans and there were mouse traps with peanut butter on them. when we paid extra to bring our puppy that's where the disappointments started. We spent the 1st half of our 1st day there cleaning up things things in the kitchen and cleaning the bathrooms. By the time the cleaning crew got there we'd already taken care of some things because we wanted to unpack and start our vacation. There were a few things wrong with the place and the 3rd time I called be trial to find the got back to me and said that they would make amends. He said that they were going to credit us a $100 from our $6600 trip. The simple fact that I had to call them 3 times for him to finallyrespond was beyond ridiculous. We will never use beach realty again. Just a tip when a family comes down to make memories, try not ruining them for them.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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6/10 Okay

2 Aug 2022

“Almost” Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house has so much potential, not least of which it’s location and views. The pool was loved by all as was the sunrises and sunsets. The house itself is in desperate need of update, not just compared to its neighbors but also in general. Lights flicker, the deck has splinters useful for slaying any potential vampires, and windows sweat like a parent watching their kids walk barefoot on said decks. All in all it was a good stay, but the “almost” qualities of the house definitely detracted from the experience.

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10/10 Excellent

KATHY M.

27 July 2022

Wonderful family beach vacation spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has stayed at "Almost Paradise" twice. We love the layout of the home, decor, and location. We hope to visit again next year!

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8/10 Good

Megan F.

17 May 2022

Review of Almost Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great - lovely decor. Wonderful location. Could use some more forks! Also, towels provided by Rental Management were old and stained. These should definitely be upgraded since you are paying a fee for them.

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10/10 Excellent

Tammy Z., Sarahsville, Ohio

17 May 2022

Wonderful Place to Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great family vacation - HOME WAS BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED - great home great location - thinking of coming back end of August.

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4/10 Poor

Janel S.

17 May 2022

Nice home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I thought the house itself was very nice. Very clean. I was not happy with the pool. Although also very clean. There is something wrong with the grousing of the wires and when stepping into the pool of you have one foot on deck and one foot in the pool you would get a shock. We brought this up and were told not to worry about it. But this needs to be addressed and fixed. For this reason alone we would not stay there again!!!

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6/10 Okay

John N., Newark

17 May 2022

Almost Paradise 7/9-7/16

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home itself was very nice. Not very clean when we arrived. Every utensil we used had to washed first. Cleaning crew could have done a better job. There was also mold in the shower curtains in most bathrooms. Should have been taken down and replaced.

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8/10 Good

Cindy D.

17 May 2022

More upkeep on this home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great vacation, home needed some TLC and there were some issues with the cleanliness of the house. The Wifi didn't work and some televisions didn't work. Also there was so much horse **** all over the property pretty gross. Will be visiting again but not going through this rental agency. Not impressed.Wish there was more information given about where this house was located, we were on milemarker 20 and trying to find it in the dark was not pleasant.

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

17 May 2022

Great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Short drive to the beach. Beautiful sunrise every morning, kids had a blast in the pool, and lots of horse sightings! Cleanest dog friendly home we've ever stayed in the OBX. I do wish room layouts were disclosed on the listing. One of the bunk rooms is located in the basement- far from the other rooms. Not ideal for younger kids. It does have its own bathroom and would make more sense if it were converted to a queen and one of the other rooms be converted to the 2nd bunk room. There were also LOTS of nails lying around the porches. Unsure of how there were so many everyday and wouldn't recommend anyone walk in porches or below the house in bare feet.

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4/10 Poor

17 May 2022

House was great but the pool was truly "shocking"!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the house. The only problem was the pool. It wasn't properly grounded, so, we didn't use it after the first day. We shared this with the pool maintenance company but the only solution was to put down rubber mats beside the pool. Fortunately, friends were staying next door so we used their pool (they didn't have the same problem with their pool). We wouldn't rent this house again.

2/10 Terrible

Ashley W.

15 May 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Yucky yuck

I have nothing good to say about this property for the price. The down stairs bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds where dirty and the lights didn't work at all!!!! The downstairs shower also didnt work. I messaged for clean sheets and more towels and never got them. The top deck wood was so rotted that we almost fell through, sand was in all beds, the hot tub was gross and dirty...never again. We will never ever stay there again. Gross, take your bus elsewhere.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

21 Sept 2021

Escape from reality

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time. We planned this last January when we were unsure how the pandemic would play out. We we’re quite happy with this decision and felt it was a covid safe. Some reviews mentioned lack of cleanliness, we found the inside of the home clean. The outside is weathered but we’d expect that for the age of home and location. Our dog enjoyed morning walks/swim on beach and we enjoyed the pool every afternoon. We were perfectly relaxed and content.