Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
213 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
New: Private Pool
Sleeps 7 comfortably, TVs in all bedrooms and living area. Free Wi-Fi and Netflix. Large designer kitchen with open living space on top floor with half bath. Full decks front and back. Great ocean views!! 2 blocks from beach. Outdoor hot and cold shower. Hot tub and1 kayak included. King master bedroom suite. 2nd bedroom with queen size bed. 3rd bedroom has full bed and twin bunk bed. Washer/Dryer. Linens and towels include (bring your own beach towels) You will be driving on the sand, need 4WD. 11 miles from Corolla, located at MP 22 1/2 Within walking distance to beach, 2 blocks No smoking of any substance (this includes vapor cigarettes) No pets allowed Bring your bathing suit, fishing equipment and camera to photograph our beautiful wild horses.
Property manager
Blake and Vicky Culpepper
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Corolla
Located in Corolla, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We stayed for a long weekend as a family. The home had everything we needed and we thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub and pool. The home many items needed for the beach including boogie boards, sand toys, chairs and an umbrella which was really wonderful!
Really enjoyed our stay. It was quiet, relaxing and we saw several horses. House was perfect for our family, well equipped and clean. Much appreciated. We plan to return.
Sometimes the amount of stars for places dont do it justice, I wish i could give this place 10 stars per category!! Blake and Vicky were amazing, and have made this place a go to for many years to come! We stay during July 4th week, this was the first time as a family without other friends there! The house is amazing, the view is out of this world, you can see the ocean and hear the waves at night, its absolutely amazing and so relaxing, the pool, what an amazing addition, we spent time on the beach, and days in the pool. A 4x4 is a must, air down to 12 psi, drop it in 4WD, pick a rut and enjoy the 30-40 min drive down the beach. Pack each day and drive out on the beach and park, and when you want to leave, pack up and drive back to the house! We most certainly will be staying again and look forward to it already!
A weekend trip with family and friends. Thoroughly enjoyed the beach drive, the community, and the relaxation. Blake was super friendly and very responsive! The house was clean and taken care of. Enjoyed being the first to jump in the new pool! Would definitely come back for a longer stay!
This was our first time staying in Carova-make sure your 4x4 is in working order beforehand. Unfortunately our truck couldn’t navigate through the soft sand even though we aired way down to 10 psi. Called Mr. Clipper for assistance and he immediately sent help. We ended up renting a jeep the next day which was actually pretty fun.
The house was easy to find on our navigation and Mr. Culpepper actually called us beforehand to let us know we were good to go and check- in a little earlier than expected. We found the house to be very accommodating and clean. The main floor is actually on the top floor, so you get great views. We did see a few horses outside the front door and on the beach. There’s an outside shower that’s really convenient so you can rinse the sand off your feet before going inside.
On the tail-end of our stay, we attended a family wedding in Corolla so I was a little nervous driving back on the beach at night. A sea turtle must have laid eggs because they had a group of folks directing traffic with flashing lights so as to not accidentally run over the nest. Very cool to see that!
The house was perfect and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We cooked every morning packed up, went to the beach came home spent some time in the hot tub and then repeats for all the days that we were there.
The very first day that we were there, we saw a wild horse grazing on the front yard. It was funny because he tapped the garbage can as he was walking away.
Kelly S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Artem
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Second time staying here and planning on coming more
We enjoyed our second stay at Vicky and Blake’s house for our summer vacation.
It was cozy, clean, and felt like we were at home. Kitchen and rooms had everything that we needed for our stay, and everything was in good condition. Plenty of board games to bring family together. Views from decks on both sides of the house were memorable. The house offers a lot of privacy, away from too many people. Blake was available to answer our questions in a timely manner, and even gave us heads up about NASA rocket launch that was taking place that week - took many nice photos and videos of the rocket flying through the night sky.
We all were sad to leave this place, and planning on staying at this house again in the future.
No words to describe how beautiful it is here! The house is immaculate! Everything you need and more to enjoy the vacation. Owners were great and very helpful! Wish we could have stayed longer. Such a fun adventure!
Quiet, remote, away from the stereotypical touristy stuff, 2 blocks from the beach, a great location to decompress and recharge. We are thankful for having the opportunity to stay at this house as it met all our needs. We'd definitely consider staying here again in the future.
This place is great and clean. However, you need a Jeep or something with high clearance and not just AWD. The road to the property is 10 miles on a beach with very deep sand at times. You need to be very comfortable driving in loose sand. Our vehicle was 4WD but the clearance was not great and we got stuck a few times, but were able to dig out. However, it made future trips into town a bit stressful.
The owners did warn about the need for a 4WD, I just didn't think it would be as deep and far as it was in reality. The property is great once you arrive.
Second time staying at Vicky and Blake’s house. We love it. Horizon views are great for sunrises. Had horses in the yard. Perfect place to get away from your fellow humans! Highly recommend!
This
Was the best vacation ever! The house was beautiful! The location was perfect! Time together as a family, priceless! Blake and Vickie were great hosts! Already told them we plan on making their house our vacation spot for next year. If you are looking for a relaxing spot away from the hustle and bustle of the OBX tourism, this location is for you. You will not be disappointed.
We had such a great stay at this property! Perfect location, great scenery and endless memories! We cannot wait to make a trip back to the outer banks.
Highly recommend this house! This was our first time staying at the 4x4 beach and it was a great location for it. The house is beautiful with lots of natural light, great views, and nice, open kitchen on the top floor. It is very close to the beach and is further north on the beach so it gets you away from some of the more populated areas. My toddler loved seeing wild horses every day. Blake and Vicky were great hosts and always replied straight away to our messages.
Vicky and Blake were wonderful hosts and have the perfect nature retreat on Carova. House was just as described and they were very responsive. This home is tucked away in a private location with gorgeous sandy roads and peaceful surroundings. Drive to the beach and easily unload right from your Jeep or truck all while admiring the wild horses! We’d love to come back!
Julianne P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
About the host
Hosted by Blake and Vicky Culpepper
Our family have been in the Outer Banks since the early 70's. We raised our 2 sons here and call the Outer Banks home. Carova is our vacation spot.
Why they chose this property
We built this house in 2016 with love. The location is special to us because we can get off the beaten path and relax. We are only 1 mile south of the Virginia state line where Falls Cape Park starts. There are miles of paths and very exciting historical findings within the park.
What makes this property unique
This house is unique to us because of the serene surroundings and the rare opportunity to live amongst the dunes and wild horses.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests