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Astounding Views, pool table, 14x28 private pool, hot tub, nice decks 4x4 bch

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SO CLOSE to the ocean. Beautiful ViEWS! - THIS home is steps from the ocean! OCEANFRONT VIEWS! It has been painted since this picture was taken
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Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10241.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Carova, North Carolina
  • Swan Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Currituck Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    ‪130 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen

About this property

Astounding Views, pool table, 14x28 private pool, hot tub, nice decks 4x4 bch

The pictures that show the blue sky and ocean don't show the additional living room furniture. The new furniture is shown in the pics we took on a grey day. ;-)
Finding Sandity, located on a semi-oceanfront lot on the 4x4 beach, has better "unobstructed" views than most oceanfront homes in the 4WD area. The 3rd level has a spacious open floor plan with kitchen, dining room, living room, and ships watch. There are plenty of windows in this lovely living area with multiple seating options. The king master bedroom off of the living room has access to the front deck with gorgeous ocean views and panoramic beach views. To the rear of the living area you will find a bonus room with a bunk set for the little ones.
The 2nd level has 3 full bedrooms, king with private bath and deck access, queen with private bath and deck access, a room with a duobunk (double bottom and twin top) and another twin bed, and a 4th bedroom that has been converted to a game room with a pool table and and brand new queen sleeper sofa and deck access. Fantastic views from this level mean sunrises can be viewed without even leaving your bed, but feel free to take the coffee out to the top level and enjoy that beautiful reflection of the sunrise over the ocean.
On the ground level you will find front and rear entry doors, fish cleaning table, outside shower and commode, and a park style grill. The new pool is located in the front next to the ocean!! The front yard has a dune dotted with sea oats that add to the charm of this well located home. Walk to the beach in less than a minute!!!!
Reserve this beautiful beach house now for one of the most relaxing beach vacations on perhaps the most beautiful section of the Outer Banks.
Inventory
• Pet free
• Private pool
• 6 person hot tub
• Drinking water filtration system
• Covered parking for two vehicles
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Pillows, blankets and bedspreads for all beds
• Iron and ironing board
• Wireless internet service
• Central heat and air
• Dishwasher, microwave
• Washer/Dryer
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Shower
• BBQ Grill (charcoal)
• Beach chairs (five)

Saturday Check In - 4 Wheel Drive Required - Extra fee for linens and/or towels - approximately 3 miles up the 4x4 beach Pool and hot tub typically open Memorial day to end of Sept. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Guests will use the two season passes that belong to the house for parking on the beach.
No graduation groups or events are allowed in any of our homes

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***fireplace is not available for guest use.

Property manager

David and Laura James Owner/manager
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is 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. With surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Carova, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Swan Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 24 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 24 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Corolla Beach - 33 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Currituck Beach - 42 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Corolla Beer Garden - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Astounding Views, pool table, 14x28 private pool, hot tub, nice decks 4x4 bch have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Astounding Views, pool table, 14x28 private pool, hot tub, nice decks 4x4 bch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Astounding Views, pool table, 14x28 private pool, hot tub, nice decks 4x4 bch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Astounding Views, pool table, 14x28 private pool, hot tub, nice decks 4x4 bch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Astounding Views, pool table, 14x28 private pool, hot tub, nice decks 4x4 bch located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Swan Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Estuarine Nature Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at this beach house! Being right on the beach was great and very secluded which made for a peaceful stay. We saw wild horses everyday and some came right up to the fence around the pool. The house was very clean and felt like our home away from home! Will plan on visiting again very soon :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Robert G.

Outer Banks Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: WE arrived at the proper time, 4 PM, just as high tide left. didnt releaize that you were stuck on the island from 10 AM until 4 PM from the tide covering the beach road. the home while the location is great if your goal is to beach full time, was a bit run down, not well kept but clean. Lots of sand and forget it if you dont come in 4WD truck/jeep. Wild horses were pretty cool. The hot tub was great but very dirty, didnt scare us, proba should have.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
My family and I stayed for a week to end our summer before the kids go back to school. The property was well maintained, had everything we needed and communication with the host was wonderful. Everything was exactly as described. The pool was such a great feature because one day the beach was just too hot to be comfortable and have the kids play. There were plenty of games and movies to also keep the kids entertained. We had an overall amazing experience at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deneen O.

Wonderful Family Vacation
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: First time on the 4x4 beach! Beautiful views and peaceful setting. House had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
My family and I had a wonderful week at Finding Sandity. The house was exactly as advertised. The wild horses roamed freely and we seen them throughout the week. One day they literally came right up to the pool fence grazing. We also got to see sea turtle eggs being buried (the sea turtle volunteers moved the original nest due to the likelihood of survival, and a 5ft shark caught right in front of our house. We would definitely recommend this house and hope to be back soon in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from SAUK CENTRE, MN

Wonderful Time!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Beautiful fun and relaxing vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Lori & Steve R.

Great family vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We rented Finding Sandity for our yearly family vacation. The house was very well equipped and a perfect location on the 4x4 beach. We would highly recommend this house. The 4x4 vehicle was a must for this stay and lots of fun to drive on the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

another amazing vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another amazing week at Finding Sandity. You absolutely cannot beat the location, views, home and amenities! This year we had wild horses roaming and grazing right outside our door. There is nothing more magical than sipping coffee, watching the sunrise and having five wild horses grazing right in front of your deck! Memories to last a lifetime! The managers are incredibly helpful and friendly. We can't say enough wonderful things about this rental!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Home on the Beach
This home was beautiful, peaceful and clean! The manager was very helpful with all our questions. The views are stunning, you won't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Such a wonderful house!
Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Me and my family very much enjoyed our stay at Finding Sanity! The views are amazing of the beach and the house is very nice and clean! It was a pleasure to get to see the wild horses a couple of times throughout our stay. Even though the weather was not in our favor, everyone thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and we hope to book again! Laura was a absolute pleasure to work with and took care of the issue we had with the dryer promptly. Thank you again for a wonderful experience

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great family destination
We really enjoyed our stay with our entire family and little children. It provided a wonderful place with a mix of nature, adventure, start gazing, and just relaxation. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Mike S.

4th year with Corova, 1st at finding sandity
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: Laura was incredible as usual. This is the 4th year we have used Carova Cottages, it was our first year at FINDING SANDITY. The location of the house cant be beat, the Views , wild horses and access to the beach were all A+. The house fell a little short compared to the other carova cottage houses we have experienced in the past. The internet here was terrible, we kept getting kicked off wifi, and often times the TV wouldnt work. Laura stopped by and dropped off her personal modem/hot spot for us to use. That seemed to help a little bit with the wifi issues. The bigger issue was the upstairs AC didnt work, they had 4 window units in the windows, but the temperature upstairs was always over 75 and one night it was 78, made for uncomfortable conditions. We were told the HVAC guy was coming to fix it on Wednesday, he never showed up. The refrigerator didnt have an ice maker which meant we had to run out and get bags of ice multiple times during our stay. Laura did tell us about a ice delivery service we could use. The other negative was that the area in between the pool and the house was all sand, making it impossible to keep sand out of the pool and the house. The house was Fine, the other houses we have stayed at through carova have been better. We will continue to use Carova because of Laura, she always goes above and beyond. If this is the first house you are renting in OBX you will love it, i think we were spoiled from our previous experiences.
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4/10 Poor

Kelly w.

Stay at Finding Sandity
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was 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: First, I would like to Thank Laura at Carova Cottages rentals. She is an amazing and wonderful agent to work with and I would recommend her every time! Unfortunately, I wish I could say the same about the house. The mattresses downstairs are uncomfortable. The King bed downstairs felt like sleeping on a Futon. The bathroom toilets felt like they are recommended for children. Extremely low and if you have back problems not comfortable. The furniture in the living room are the same. Very uncomfortable to get up from and not a recliner anywhere. The kitchen had to be the most disappointing. The silverware was cheap. I purchased nice forks and left them for the next family. Cookie sheets lacking quality. Blender was broken. And I’ve never been in a beach home with no crab hammers or seafood utensils! (If you want to enjoy cooking at home, this is not the home for you. ). The view of the ocean and the swimming pool are the only reason I will give this home a 2 star review. Hopefully in the future, this home will be updated because it could be an amazing gem.
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10/10 Excellent

Yearly Vacation Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: It was wonderful as always, we have been coming for 3 years now, and everything is always perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Sandity is an understatement
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: Great place even better location. The ride in is not for the faint of heart you better have a 4 wheel drive but after that it’s all relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful beach home,so much to enjoy
The house was beautiful. We did have trouble locating it as the mile marker for our turn over the dunes was absent. There were horses to enjoy watching every day but one, the upper deck was stellar for spending time sitting out, taking in the views, the walk to the beach over the dunes required energetic walking which was fun. We thoroughly enjoyed this whole experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wild Paradise
Beautiful wild area. 4 x 4 beaches were a thrill! Loved the wild horses! House was very comfortable and a plus to have our own private pool and hot tub! Pure relaxation with beauty all around! So nice to be off a crowded beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Finding Sandity
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: It was totally amazing. Beautiful home!

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect place!
We loved this house! Everything was clean and perfectly as described! We came in at the tail-end of a stormy 2 weeks, so the roads leading into the house were a little surprising. Once we got over the initial scare of driving over the steep sandy hills, we actually had fun with it! The only recommendation we had for the house would be to add an additional small fridge somewhere for drinks. We just ended up using a cooler since the fridge was packed with food. Other than that, it was fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle R., Lincolnton

Great House
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Loved the house! It had everything we needed and a wonderful view. Would definitely rent this one again. We loved seeing the horses every day in the yard and running up and down the beach. Great place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Doug G.

Magnificent Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: The week we spent at this beautiful home was one of the best vacations we have ever had. We started our mornings sipping coffee on the deck while watching the breathtaking sunrise and listening to the soothing sound of the waves. Dolphins played and fished right out in front of the house throughout the day. The wild horses were absolutely amazing grazing on the grasses behind the house and roaming by us as we enjoyed the beach. The interior was nicely furnished with all of the amenities we could have wanted. Extremely comfortable, clean and again that breathtaking view! I just can’t say enough! We hope to return for many years to come.

10/10 Excellent

Klara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Celebrations
Rented the week in October to celebrate our ten year anniversary with our family. It was a nice location, not too far down the beach, but down enough to see horses every day off the beautiful deck! We even got to see a full moon that week over the coast and enjoyed many beautiful sunrises together. Thank you for the much needed break! We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most relaxing vacation ever!
This was one of the best and most relaxing vacations that I have ever been on. It was so beautiful. We loved seeing the horses! It was such a unique experience. Laura did such a great job communicating with us and providing the info that we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Finding sanity house
We had a great time ! It was a perfect week for the beach beautiful views house could use some updating but overall everything was great ! 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views and House
We had 2 other families with ours and this house has the perfect layout. The house was super clean when we arrived. The owners have been doing upgrades as the 360 tour showed the old deck. The top deck when we stayed was just replaced with composite deck boards so I imagnine the second level deck will be replaced soon. The views are nothing short of amazing and we saw the wild horses every day we were there. They were right on the dunes right next to the pool one late afternoon. We loved this place so much we plan to stay again next year. If you bring all the groceries you need for the week, you truly have no need to even leave at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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