Carova Beach Canal Front Cottage 4x4 required Beach Parking Pass provided

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 556 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Corolla, NC

False Cape State Park21 min drive
Swan Beach54 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)60 min drive
Corolla Beach97 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled among the treetops this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath canal front cottage is perfect for a small family getaway. Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, boating, or fishing right out the front door as well as occasional visits from the local wild horses. Relax on the wrap around deck or kick back by a fire and enjoy a night of cocktails or smores with family and friends. Just a short ride or leisurely stroll to the beach. This tiny cottage boast big enjoyment. Located in the 4x4 area. ****Accessible by 4 wheel drive only****

**Beach parking pass included with rental**

Property manager

Jeffrey & Sherry Gilbert

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

False Cape State Park - 21 min drive
Swan Beach - 54 min drive
Wild Horse Museum - 62 min drive
Corolla Beach - 97 min drive
Currituck Beach - 105 min drive

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬194 min drive
‪Carova Beach - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Carova Beach Canal Front Cottage 4x4 required Beach Parking Pass provided pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carova Beach Canal Front Cottage 4x4 required Beach Parking Pass provided?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carova Beach Canal Front Cottage 4x4 required Beach Parking Pass provided?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carova Beach Canal Front Cottage 4x4 required Beach Parking Pass provided located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and within 6 miles (10 km) of False Cape State Park and Swan Beach. Corolla Beach and Currituck Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

28 June 2024

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

Relaxing Get Away

My wife and I was on a trip to visit relatives and decided to add a few days and check out the Outer Banks. The Dew Drop Inn was exactly as promised in the ad description. Driving close to 8 miles on a beautiful beach to get to the cottage was a treat in itself. Wild horses were seen around the cottage everyday we were there. One night we stayed out on beach until sunset and on returning to the cottage there was wild horses bedded down under the cottage in the parking space. We were amazed at the seclusion of the area and how it was easy to find a section of beach to park at and have a 100 yards or better of beach to ourselves. Wife definitely wants to schedule another stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

23 June 2024

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Perfect spot

Great house, great spot. Well appointed and comfortable. Would definitely book again, and recommend to friends and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

16 June 2024

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5 stars

Very tranquil and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger Y.

8 June 2024

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Absolutely perfect get-a-way!

My husband and I rented the cottage to stay for my daughter's wedding. It was the perfect escape from all the hustle and bustle of a wedding. We thoroughly enjoyed the quiet location and charming cottage. Most importantly....it was CLEAN! You can definitely tell that Jeff and Sherry take pride in their cottage and in making their guest feel at home. They have thought of everything you could need while out there. If we make the trek back out to Corva again we will definitely be staying with them.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

5 June 2024

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Secluded, simple paradise!

So close to the beachfront and still private enough to feel like you have the canal to yourself! It’s quite a ways up the beach from Corolla, so be prepared to air down your tires and ride for about 30-40 minutes once you leave the pavement. The home is well-equipped for pretty much any activity you can think of, from cornhole to grilling to lounging in a swing with drink in hand! The kitchen is fully stocked and the outside seating is impeccable, so many options. You can also explore the canal with the paddle boards or pedal boat provided. We loved our time here and can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sayer D.

2 June 2024

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Bday weekend

Took my girlfriend down to spend the weekend in Cordova to see horses. The place was amazing! They don’t lie when it shows the horses coming into the yard. We came back from the beach and boom 5 of them just hanging out for about 45 minutes! It was a blast

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

26 May 2024

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Restful getaway

Absolutely perfect place for a restful getaway. Don’t worry about having to get there by the beach…but when they say “air down” your tires….air down your tires! If you do that you will be fine. The cottage and hosts were absolutely perfect. We seriously cannot say enough good things about both.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel V.

20 May 2024

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Couldn’t have asked for a better time!

We absolutely loved our stay, celebrating our first year anniversary. The cottage was adorable and had everything you could imagine to make our stay comfortable & enjoyable! We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

19 May 2024

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Great Stay

It was a great week. Owners were responsive, property was great. We caught fish, saw horses. We will be returning.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

4 May 2024

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Very enjoyable 4-night stay!

If you want a quiet get away in an amazing spot, this is it. We'll definitely be back! Loved everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

23 Apr 2024

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Beach Adventure Recharge

Wonderful rural, peaceful waterfront property to launch retirement with my husband and pup! Pristine house and grounds. Every little kitchen amenity you need to cook or bake, complete with coffee bar. Please note - Food storage space is limited for longer stay (we stayed 9 days) so use your big cooler. We grilled and ate in all week. You’ll also love the fun retro vibe. So fun! Clean laundry room with deep sink, potty and sport equipment storage was super handy. The grounds were private on two sides. Nothing but water, birds, ducks, fish jumping, deer, horses, tall pines and sky - pretty spectacular! We enjoyed the kayak, pedal boat, fire pit and fishing poles. I especially loved the choices of tree swings and gliders (on deck). Also appreciated little gate at the top of the deck stairs to keep our Cody safely contained. One impo tip if coming by 4X4 (vs boat) on beach. Check tide schedule. It’s a 30 min drive. You MUST air down to about 18 lbs. Then key tip - turn left off beach when you see the tall fire rescue communication tower (set back a bit) and in front of it a private extensive white walkway/stairway on dune near the beach turn off corner. Turn left there! We missed it the first time and went way off the beaten path after driving 7 hours - not fun! Sherry quickly came to phone rescue 😊 She’s a great communicator. We booked our 2025 spring trip before we left today! Worth the 14 hour drive from CT to have such natural serenity.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

jan v.

17 Apr 2024

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lovely on a canal but difficult to get in.

Property was nice with kayaks and paddle boat but second person with the dogs we paid extra for could not get in due to depth of water on the dune roads. We were not offered a refund on the extra fees for the dogs or the insurance for them We felt if we left the property, we might not get back in so we were stuck there. Enjoyed the games and amenities

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

16 Apr 2024

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A Magical Stay on Carova Beach

My husband and I stayed for 3 days at the Carova Beach Canal Front property. It was immaculately clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make meals there. We kayaked on the canals, played bean bag toss, and drove the beach and the town every day to see the wild horses. We saw lots of horses, and one of them was grazing right next to the house one day. We had never driven on a beach before, and that was an adventure!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

1 Apr 2024

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Peaceful paradise

This was our second time at Sherry & Jeff cottage! We love being there, the cleaning and well stocked place it is a bonus! Lots of amenities that make you feel like in your own home. We are planning to return next year. Thank you both for having us!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian A.

27 Dec 2023

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Perfect Christmas

We planned a small visit of the Christmas holiday and were thrilled by the location, amenities, and overall stay. We have stayed in the same area about 4 times, but this one was the most pleasant of all of them. We absolutely loved sitting by the fire, watching ducks on the canal while listening to the surf just over the dunes. Did I say perfect location? Even the horses agreed as they spent a great deal of time on the property. Host was more than friendly and wonderfully accommodating. Thank you for making our Christmas!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

10 Dec 2023

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Excellent stay

This was our third visit, and we enjoy coming here so much we wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else when in the OBX area. Our hosts go the extra mile to make each stay memorable. The cottage is clean and comfortable, and is exceptionally well maintained. An added bonus is the gorgeous sunsets!

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

16 Oct 2023

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Carova beach stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. The property and location was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff l.

11 Oct 2023

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Little get away

Perfect little getaway. Perfect location. Great location just to relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

April P., Catawba

11 Oct 2023

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MAGICAL

This place is truly special! The horses didn't fail to visit! The cottage has everything you need! Sherry was quick to answer any questions! Would love to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

30 Sept 2023

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Piece of heaven on the 4X4

Amazing place, the horses were around or on the property nearly every day! Lots of other wildlife as well. This cottage has everything you need to enjoy your stay, all of the comforts of home! Sherry and Jeff are great hosts, we came in during a tropical storm and they were super flexible, allowing us in early for low tide. Each trip to and from the house is an adventure! Lots to do both on and off the property. Spotless clean and comfortable and just enough space for the 4 of us. Off the beaten path but so worth it!! We will return! There is nothing like Carova. Thank you for the personal touch with the anniversary wine. This was an incredible opportunity to make amazing memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

12 Sept 2023

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Great Place

Awesome place and well accommodated home, if you want to see the wild horses this is the place.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

11 Sept 2023

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Beautiful and quiet

The Dew Drop Inn is a beautiful cottage. All the conveniences of home and then some. The location was perfect for us. Loved the short drive to the 4x4 beach. What a great time we had. Would absolutely stay here again!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

4 Sept 2023

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Wonderful family getaway!

Thank you Sherry, we enjoyed our stay so much at the Dew Drop Inn! Our favorite part was all the outdoor activities and outdoor living space. We saw horses almost every day! Our daughters enjoyed paddle boating and kayaking. We made a fire every night and roasted s’mores. Our dog loved watching the wildlife on the wraparound porch. The cottage was the perfect size for our little family. The beds were comfortable and the cottage was very clean! Sherry has been an amazing hostess and provided us with everything we needed, including extra firewood for last night! Thank you for making our Labor Day vacation so relaxing and perfect! We can wait to come back next summer!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

22 Aug 2023

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Quiet Hidden Gem in Carova

I absolutely loved my stay! This place is nice and hidden and super quiet as a result. Being right on the canal was very cool and provided some good scenery while lounging out back. Getting to the beach was super easy with the car and the parking passes provided. The house was very clean and well-equipped.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

7 Aug 2023

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Off the beaten path

Beautiful cottage on the sound in Carova. We’ve been coming to Corolla for 35 years but this is the first time we have stayed in Carova. We loved it. Saw the horses everyday. Short drive to the beach. Cottage is cozy and immaculate. Would love to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023