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Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach

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Horse Inn Around…The beach is waiting for you!
Ahhh…vacation
Horse Inn Around
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We Will Always Leave a Light On…

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Corolla, NC
  • False Cape State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Swan Beach
    ‪72 min drive‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪116 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪223 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Deck Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Entry Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

kids bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

ground floor

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach

We invite you to put your toes in the sand and a beverage in your hand...Horse Inn Around is our little oasis where we escape to relax and enjoy a secluded beach vacation. We visit the area as often as we can and love it for it's peaceful laid back, away from it all atmosphere. Enjoy your complimentary (Horse Inn Around bottle of wine) while soaking in the serene hot tub under the twinkling stars.

Almost everything is new including: hot tub, wet bar and a fully stocked kitchen. There is a washer and dryer. Even a high chair for the little one.

A 4WD VEHICLE IS A MUST TO GET TO THIS PROPERTY. Seriously, You're going to drive 10 miles up the beach and LOVE EVERY SECOND OF IT!

**Linens (bedding and towels) can be provided for an additional fee or bring your own. Please advise at the time of booking.

**Pets welcome for an additional fee (more fun to bring with you and definitely most cost effective than boarding).

The location is a remote, wooded lot, where the horses love to roam and take shade from the sun. While private, you are just a short two-minute drive to the beach, where you can chose your favorite beach front parking spot and relax, look for sea shell treasures, maybe spot a school of dolphins or watch the horses play. Beach parking passes included.

Note: In Carova, there is a large dune that separates houses from the beachfront, so most vacationers choose to drive to the beach regardless if 50 feet or 1100 feet from the beach. It's part of the charm of Carova -one of the only beaches left in the USA that you can still drive and park on. No need to pack and unpack all of your beech stuff, all week! Why carry the cooler when your 4 wheel drive can do it for you.

You will see horses and more stars than we could all ever count!

Master BR, King; BR2, Queen; BR3, Queen; BR4, Two Twins
Two full baths, Two half baths
Kitchen stocked with pots, pans, dishes, flatware, crab pot, Keurig coffee maker, crock pot, blender, mixer and air fryer

Property manager

Dan Dwyer
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 3 total)
Pet deposit per dog $100
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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 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 and near 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • False Cape State Park - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sandbridge Beach - 47 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Swan Beach - 72 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Corolla Beach - 116 min drive - 15.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carova Beach - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬200 min drive
  • ‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬202 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. False Cape Beach and False Cape State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

janice s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
The house was so pretty with all it different sea decor I love seeing the horses would visit there again one day
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week on the beach
My family and I had a wonderful stay in North Carolina thanks to Rene and Dan. Their property is on a lovely piece of land behind the dune field. It's quiet and isolated from the loudest aspects of the beach, but a comfortable walk or drive to the surf. We enjoyed picnicking on the patio and relaxing, very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HorseNAround
What a great place, I couldn't have asked for better. You have to see for yourself.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Words cannot describe how wonderful this beach home is… Yes, I said home! My family and I enjoyed this place so much that we stayed another night, if it wasn’t for adult responsibility we would have stayed longer. The horses came right up to the house and walked the beach plenty of times, plus we got to see dolphins almost every day. The 4x4 beach was absolutely amazing and a great place to explore. We found the most beautiful shells on our morning and night walks. We definitely plan on making this apart of our new adventures in the futures. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete and Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OBX Vacation
We visited during the 4th of July week. Despite the business of OBX during this time, it was very relaxing out at the cottage. Everything was just as described in the listing, we have 4 small children and everyone was very happy. We arrived during a huge thunderstorm and found some water leaking in. Contacted the owners and they responded immediately. Probably the best VRBO experience we have had. Loved it! ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite and relaxing even with all the steps.. lol
The property is 3 or 4 'streets' back from the beach allowing for alot of peace and quiet. We were visited only once by one of the wild horses during our stay, which was fine. They roamed freely almost every day we were on the beach, especially in the evening. The top deck of the house allows for early morning sun bathing while waiting for the rest of the family to wake up and start there day. The kitchen was stocked with plenty if pots, pans, utensils and even some spices... The hosts were very respectful of our time in the house and let us know early in that someone would be stopping by with some products for the hot tub. All communications were timely and very friendly. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashleigh F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for letting us stay.
It’s a nice house. We love Corova!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the horses
We looked for the horses everyday with success and ease. We watched them play on the beach. We loved that the beach wasn't too crowded. The house was beautiful. Our family had such a great time we added an extra day to our stay. The hosts were very helpful with any questions we had as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Relaxing Getaway
Our group consisted of 4 adults, 2 teenagers and a 5 year old - plenty of room in the home for 7 people! Definitely air down your tires. I can’t stress this enough. In some sections the sand loose, and others more compact. Parents - this is a great learning experience for kids too! We had our teens help with airing down & up. Make sure you do your all grocery shopping before entering the beach access, and have a cooler handy for things that need to be refrigerated. Upon arriving at the 4WD beach access, we saw a lot of beautiful horses. As a bonus, we spotted a school of dolphins too! The beach is very clean and not crowded at all. Once getting to the house, we were very pleased! The home is clean, tastefully decorated and the kitchen is stocked well with cooking / dining needs ( pots, pans, utensils, plates, etc). The horses DO in fact come to the house! They roam the neighborhood early in the morning and are on the beach for the day by mid morning. The hot tub was an added bonus and a great way to end the day, after an evening of making s’mores in the fire pit. The stars truly pop at night, too. Definitely add a constellation app to your phone. All in all, we had an amazing 5 day vacation! We only left the 4WD section twice - once to do some souvenir shopping at Wings and the other to jet ski. The rest of the time we were either at the house or the beach. When we visit the OBX again, we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
This was a great holiday getaway. Property is exactly as seen in the pictures. We arrived to a clean, cool home with the air conditioning and ceiling fans on awaiting our arrival. Our daughter also appreciated the snack selection that was prepared as an arrival gift, a very nice touch. Thanks for a great time... and oh yes, the horses did visit us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A big surprise
I had no idea I picked a location that we needed 4-wheeler drive to get to the house I am glad this adventure happened because I was forced to face some fears It was beautiful and the horses were all over...I would really like to go back but my fears might not let me
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

matt b.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed experience
I waited to leave a review to think on it a bit If you are looking for a relaxing beach this isnt it The only access to the house is the beach its a highway people driving 4 wide at 35mph on the beach wizzing by like its rush hour you cant relax. The beach is no where in sight of the house its way farther back in the wooded area if u didnt know u drove thier on the beach you wouldn't know it was thier. Second really disappointed in the cleanliness of the house especially for being shoulder season its very dirty it really needs a deep deep cleaning i know from previous stays at other places in busy season some things get missed its hard to be perfect in a short amount of time. The hot tub smelled like bleach maybe its the well water unsure.... also the water presssure is very very light in the shower which was not a great experience... the listing shows satellite tv i asked if it worked all that was avaliable was amazon tv u needed an account for and the tv in the living room area isnt smart enough to run netflix so tv options were limited.... positives we saw wild horses we had to drive and look for them but they are around..... all the places ive been im not sure i would go back for a beach vacation here it was not very relaxing..... also for being charged for cleaning and a dog fee for cleaning i expect a clean house.... we had something going on at home and were not enjoying the house so we decided to leave early.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheri P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Other than a few issues with cigarette butts in a citronella candle and outlet issues and having power unsure if that was related to the weather. a few spots where cleaning hadn’t been done. and due to the extreme flooding the stay was overall pleasant until the day we left which was Easter. I had to study and do assignments for a course and stayed up very late and unfortunately woke up late and so we were late leaving the location. when i approached the cleaning crew that had arrived I explained why we had woke up late and would need just a bit of time. she’s asked how much time and I asked for 30 minutes. she said “no F you it’s easter! get your sh*t and get the F out.” needless to say i contacted the owners prior to this conversation and requested a call as they continued to be very rude. Layed on their horns, threatened to call the cops were aggressive toward the children i had staying with me. 3 14 year old girls, myself and my sister. when we left one man said good go the F back to ohio! well I explained to the owners and he was nice that i understood it was the holiday, also easter is about Jesus, I also knew they had guests after us. I did offer to pay for my error. but no one should ever ever be treated like that especially an area dependent on tourism. I actually grew up in SC and that is not southern hospitality nor is in professional in any manner. Terrible way to end a vacation for a nurse who desperately needed to experience the good in the world.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
The property was just as listed. It was beautiful and the host were amazing! We will hopefully be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliana H., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful!
I love the beach in November. This was the perfect girls getaway. The house was private, had plenty of space for us, and a big enough kitchen to cook all the meals. The hot tub was a hit, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow wow wow was that peaceful and lovely!!!
This experience well exceeded our expectations. We needed some R and R and this location was a bullseye. The house was really cozy, the hot tub gave us a spectacular view of the stars. The Carova Beach experience was excellent. We will be back and rent a Jeep again for the beach drive. Thank you Renee and Dan!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Spot
We wanted something away from the tourist traps, and this place delivered. The weather was amazing and the only disappointment the entire trip was having to pack up and go home. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D., Windham ny

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingggg week getaway ❣️
If I could give 10☆ I would😍!! Rene and Dan have an awesomeeee house and are great hosts. The house is even better then the pictures. The hot tub was super clean and beyond relaxing. The wild horses came right up and under the decks in the yard. They have lots of cool games, there was plenty to do. The weather and beach were perfect. Driving on the beach was super awesome as well. We meet some locals who we now are friends with and keeping in touch with each other, so cool...Honestly it's like a unreal fantasy dream, but it's soo incredibly real and gorgeous...🌙🐎🐠🐚⛱️🌊⭐️! Can't wait to book again for next year, think it will be a two week vacation this time...Thank you for everything and opening your breathtaking house and 4x4 beachs to us....Soo in love with OBX...❤🥰❣️!! Nicole & Tanner 🧡
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This home was absolutely perfect! The location was what we expected and the cleanliness was exceptional. We didnt use the hot tub, as it was too hot, but also had a strong bleach odor. Plenty of room for 8 adults and 1 child for 2 nights and 6 adults and 1 child the other 5. Loved the beach as well as the horses who came to visot the home twice during our week. We were locked out at one point (our error) and we got in touch with Rene in a matter of minutes. Exceptional vacation and we will be back! Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the best time
House was in a perfect location, we saw lots of horses and had the best time relaxing in the hot tub and on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach vaca !
This was our second time at Horse Inn Around & the Outer Banks & it is truly our FAVORITE beach vaca !! The house is great! The horses are great! The beach is great ! Dan & Renee are great ! The hot tub is great ! Most unique remote beach destination!! House has everything you need!! our 8 year old granddaughter has the time of her life here ! We will be back in 2024 🐴❤️ til next time Carova 4x4 ❤️ Renee Chris Courtney Edwin Alynn & Jinx 🐶 !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation home
We had the best time this week. The owners were so prompt in responding to our messages. Our kids enjoyed seeing the horses eat in the backyard and our dogs loved playing ball on the beach. We loved it so much we already booked our week for next July!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Really enjoyed this trip with our family. We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This is the second year we ha e stayed at this house. The location is great and we had everything we needed. I would recommend that they do a deep cleaning a couple times a year as there was a lot of dust on the cabinets and behind the beds etc. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

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