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FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi

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Exterior
More Ocean views
Plenty of seating.
One of four King bedrooms with ocean views, private bath, and deck access.
Don't forget the nightswim with the pool light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 20300.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • False Cape State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Swan Beach
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪88 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪195 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Duobunk Bedroom #7

2 Double Beds

Duobunk Bedroom #8

2 Double Beds

Oceanview King Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Oceanview King Bedroom #4

1 King Bed

Ocean view King Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Ocean view King Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Oceanview Queen Bedroom #5

1 Queen Bed

Oceanview Queen Bedroom #6

1 Queen Bed

8 bathrooms

Duo bunk Bathroom #7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Duo bunk Bathroom #8

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master King Bathroom #4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Queen Bathroom #5

Toilet · Shower only

Master Queen Bathroom #6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi

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 manager

Tracy Halker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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
Beach by house goes out gradual
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Events

Events allowed
Small weddings available upon owner's approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Two well behaved dogs (>75lbs with owner approval)
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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 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 on the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, parasailing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • False Cape State Park - 20 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Swan Beach - 44 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 54 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Corolla Beach - 88 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Currituck Beach - 96 min drive - 13.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carova Beach - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬184 min drive
  • ‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬186 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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.

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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FamilyMemoryMaker!,8 MASTERS,MovieRoom,OceanViews,Pool,HotTub,Grill,StarlinkWiFi located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. False Cape Beach and Swan Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 167 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun spring break
We had a fun spring break hang out with family. The pool, the beach, the horses, the seashell, the quality family time......it was all perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
This property is well maintained and is just as promised in the description. Owner is very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Vacation
Was awesome to get back to the beach, the house was amazing, and got to see the wild horses
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
February 2025
Was a great time. The place was wonderful, great views, and wild horse. What more could you ask for? Only thing that to have better weather.could
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela R.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at OBX
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home!
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded beach time with wild horses.
Great view with plenty of bedroom space. Horses came by each day. I walked to the beach one day and we parked on the beach. 4 wheel drive is not a suggestion, its a must. We have a dually and didnt get stuck. But iI think a jeep would be a blast. We totally disconnected as we brought everything we'd need with no intention of leaving until our departure date. Without rushing to restaurants and other destinations, it was total down time. Just what we needed. Im only sorry that we never got the chance to try out the theater room. We were too whipped by the end of the day, when we got back from the beach. We did see dolphins. There is several stairs but there has to be for those bird eye views. We're a 60+ group with one 52 yr old "youngster" lol. But we managed fine. Anyhow, its an experience that im glad we were fortunate enough to have. Sorry for any typos, this app isnt letting me see what I type. Also, great communication from the owneer. Nice house, nice time!! A++
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large group getaway
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, beautiful, dream come true experience
There really isnt a combination of words that could truly explain how magical our experience was during our stay at Crystal Cove. From the very first glimpse I saw of the property, to booking, to arriving, and everything in between, exceeded my expectations. EVERYTHING about it was perfect for our family but my favorite part about it all, was the blessing of being able to bring our dogs along too. We always miss our furry friends when we go on vacation so we decided that this year, we would tag them along. The host generously accomodated all of our pet needs and offered us an unforgetttable experience by allowing them to partake in the journey. The dogs probably had more fun than we did. They enjoyed watching the horses out the window every day, they LOVED swimming in the ocean and playing frisbee in the sand and having so much space to themselves on the beach. We did not have to hold back or turn down the fun and joy while at the beach so that we didnt disturb other families because we litterally felt like we had the entire beach to ourselves! We spent hours down there every day of our stay and not once did we experience a crowd of people. We loved the simplicity of making dinner together with our daughter, washing the dishes together, playing games after dinner, stuffing our faces with ice cream and candy at the home cinama, and relaxing in the hot tub. Truly feeling like one unit as a family was the best and we cant wait to do it again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family/graduation trip
A mix of family and friends hanging out connecting playing games and watching movies. Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben & Kaylin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carova 2024
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
Overall we had a great trip! The house was beautiful and so close to the beach. The drive in gave us some trouble but driving in the beach was an awesome experience. It was worth it to be on a semi private beach not open to everyone. We would definitely come back to this location. You need to make sure you air down your tires at least to half way to be able to drive and we didn’t know that at first. But other than that it was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crystal Cove Aug. 2024
My family and I just spent a week @ Crystal Cove. We've been to OBX several times but this was our first stay on a 4x4 beach. If you are considering this area for your next vacation, I can not recommend this house enough. Our large family had plenty of room. We ranged in age from 2 to 65 and this house fit all our needs easily. The views are beautiful and the area is quiet and FULL of horses. Every morning for 6 days I had coffee with the same 5 horses. Booking this house and staying in this area is more than a vacation its an entirely new experience. Book this house, bring your family, and enjoy the most relaxing, unique experience ever. I hope to make it back there again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family vacations
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
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😎
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
4th of July vacation
I’m writing this review in response to the owners response to the situation that occurred while staying at this house last week. We’ve been to OBX numerous times before, but never to the 4x4 area and this time that’s where we went. The house is nice and close to the beach. We arrived on Saturday late, and as a family we like to enjoy the pool and on Sunday we did. However Sunday evening a storm came through and must have knocked the power out to the pool. We were gone Monday due to rain we went to town. Enjoyed the pool on Tuesday and on Wednesday we noticed the pool getting cloudy and notified the owners on Wednesday morning of the situation. The storm on Sunday night must of killed the system as the pool wasn’t operating. We were told they would contact the company who handles the pool, but no one came out to check on the pool on Wednesday at all. I contacted the owners again on Thursday and was told the same thing they’ll be out to fix it, no one came on Thursday either. We’re now onto Friday and still no pool and it’s now cloudier and green. It’s been 4 days of 90 degree weather and the pool looks bad. While this is going on, the ocean water temp is 75 degrees and too cold to swim in and we have no pool to get away from the heat. The pool still wasn’t fixed when we left on Saturday and the compensation offered to us for this incident was very disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worth the wait!
I booked almost a year before our trip and it was worth it. The house is perfect for a large family. the beach was beautiful. The wild horses surrounded us so often, we began to look for and recognize different groups. The only difficulty was the drive on the beach to the house. You definitely want a 4 wheel or all wheel and it will help if it rides high. My son's suv had it's nose knocked loose. But if you want to enjoy a secluded beach (we did), there has to be a reason for it to be secluded. We had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing this beautiful vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making memories at Crystal Cove
Tracy had fantastic communication throughout the entire process. We had 13 people in our family ranging from 6-70. We celebrated our parents 50th anniversary. It was definitely intimidating driving on the beach for the first time but after that it was quite fun! We had so much fun and loved that we could bring our fur babies with us to celebrate. The horses are amazing to watch everyday and this house definitely has prime location to see them everyday. The house was clean and had plenty of room for all of us. We had a movie night, game night and lots of beach/pool days to enjoy. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeAndrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Wonderful house! Wonderful stay! ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Had an amazing vacation! Perfect place to stay with short distance to the beach! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First 4x4 Beach Experience!
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 :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unforgettable Vacation
We had an absolutely incredible experience from booking all the way through our trip end. The owner was incredibly responsive and helpful. The house was absolutely perfect for our family group, loved that each room had its own bathroom en suite. The cinema room was a huge hit and we even often found our 10 year old neice hiding out there curled up with her book reading in the peace and quiet 😂 away from her little sister and cousins. The kids practically lived in the pool when they weren't at the beach in the ocean. We had great game nights and family dinners at the dining room table. The horses greeted us within an hour of arriving and it was such an amazing experience to see them every day in the yard and on the beach! We couldn't have asked for a better vacation house and experience! I've already recommended this house to friends, it was a 10 out of 10 experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Halker

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We have vacationed in this area for over 20 years and truly love this area. Our family has made so many memories in Carova over the years and we hope yours will also.

Why they chose this property

We personally designed this house with a local architect to offer some of the best amenities and views around. Over the years we have vacationed here and chose one of the tallest lots and widest areas of the four wheel drive beach to build our house by. This house was build for the vacationing extended family to enjoy but more importantly to make memories that last a lifetime.

What makes this property unique

Not many places still left with star filled skies, wild horses, lack of hustle and bustle but still 7 miles from shops, eateries, go-carts, repelling course, grocery stores, and a beautiful lighthouse.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests