C9039 Bear Inn OBX. 4X4 Area, Wild Horses, Oceanfront, Hot Tub!

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8154.2 sq m

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4X4 - Carova Beach, North Carolina

Swan Beach
‪1 min drive‬
False Cape State Park
‪22 min drive‬
Corolla Beach
‪85 min drive‬
Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
‪189 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 7.7 miles from the 4-wheel drive access on-ramp.**

Enjoy the seclusion of this OBX vacation home, located in the four-wheel-drive section of the Outer Banks, Carova Beach. 'Bear Inn OBX' is beautifully furnished and offers a private hot tub and ocean views. Relax on the dune deck overlooking the beach and ocean.

Fully stocked kitchen with stainless appliances. The dining table seats 6 plus there is an extra table in the great room that seats 4. TVs in all bedrooms. A Smart TV allows you to sign in to your Netflix or Hulu account.

Bedroom w/King, Bedroom w/King, Bedroom w/Queen & 2 Twin Trundles, Bedroom w/Queen & 2 Twin Trundles, 2 Full Baths, Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar seats 5, Dining Area seats 6, Great Room w/Flat Screen TV, Table seats 4, Kids Table seats 2, Access to Decks. Dune Deck w/Built-in Dining Table, Hot Tub, Outdoor Shower. Sun Deck with Charcoal Grill.

Beach Parking:
Parking passes are REQUIRED on Currituck County beaches between April 30 and October 1. This home provides TWO beach parking passes.

Bear Inn is perfect for both family and furry friends. Please bear in mind this home has a strict TWO DOG limit.

**Please be advised surveillance equipment is installed at this property, which observes the driveway.**

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Beach Realty of North Carolina, Inc.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 fire extinguisher

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. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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4X4 - Carova Beach, North Carolina

What's nearby

Swan Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
False Cape State Park - 22 min drive - 5.5 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 52 min drive - 14.9 km
Corolla Beach - 85 min drive - 11.4 km
Currituck Beach - 93 min drive - 13.0 km

Restaurants

‪Carova Beach - ‬22 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬182 min drive
‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬184 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is C9039 Bear Inn OBX. 4X4 Area, Wild Horses, Oceanfront, Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at C9039 Bear Inn OBX. 4X4 Area, Wild Horses, Oceanfront, Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at C9039 Bear Inn OBX. 4X4 Area, Wild Horses, Oceanfront, Hot Tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is C9039 Bear Inn OBX. 4X4 Area, Wild Horses, Oceanfront, Hot Tub! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Swan Beach and False Cape Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

15 July 2024

Bear Inn Corolla

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: This is our 4th time staying at Bear Inn. We love it here. The place was exceptionally clean upon arrival. The kitchen is the best equipped kitchen of any place I have ever stayed. There is no need to bring beach chairs as they have plenty of nice chairs. Beds are comfortable. The house was very comfortable for our family of 8. We had a brief time without water and the “Water Man” contractor was immediately at our house to repair the pump. I would highly recommend staying at Bear Inn!

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10/10 Excellent

Joshua V.

1 July 2024

Bear Inn June 2024 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: Great home, great location. Home was beautiful and well decorated. Horses around the house at all hours of the day and night.

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10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio

1 Sept 2023

A pure gem

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: This was our second time staying at Bear Inn. I was worried things might have changed with the new owners, but to our surprise everything was just how we remembered it, if not better. I was disappointed to see the same old gas grill and no longer see the charcoal grill. Last we cooked over charcoal because the gas grill would not cook our food. This year I removed the flame guards and cooked directly over the flames and had no problem until the last day when I went to change out the propane tank and realized that both tanks were empty. Would I recommend this place to anybody? No, I would love to keep this place as a secret gem and we all ready have our 2024 stay booked. See you next year!!

10/10 Excellent

Marylynn G.

5 Aug 2023

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

Excellent property

We loved this house! It was clean and exactly as advertised. The 4x4 beach was definitely an adventure. The house was equipped w everything we needed. The short walk to the beach was convenient. We went for my husbands 50th w a small group of family and friends and everyone enjoyed it. We would def recommend! Hopefully we will be back! Well done Bears Inn!!! Thank you for an enjoyable week 😃

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

11 July 2023

Great House & Location

10/10 Excellent

Regan S.

5 July 2023

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

Great Beach House with everything we needed

We loved everything about this house. From the location to the decor and it was stocked with everything we needed. We had horses in our yard every day and the sunrise views from the pavilion were absolutely beautiful! We will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Marlene N.

5 July 2023

Vacation of a lifetime!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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10/10 Excellent

18 May 2023

Morris Family

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

18 Apr 2023

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Perfect house for our family!

Beautiful, well kept house on the most beautiful dunes! Sunrises are amazing and we spent a lot of time relaxing in the hot tub! The house fit our family perfect and we felt at home as soon as we stepped in. We saw several horses on the property which was amazing! Would love to return in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

15 Oct 2022

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Where the Wild Horses Roam

Being surrounded by the grassy sand dunes, this property gave the feel of having a secluded beach while enjoying everything the Outer Banks has to offer. Daily sightings of the wild horses coming to and running through the property, including two sightings of 4-6 horses running along the beach. A short drive to Corolla to pick up food and other supplies. This property is well appointed and is in a perfect location. And the fact that dogs are allowed is a guarantee we will return. An all around great stay at a great place!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

Susan B., Boone, NC

11 Oct 2022

“Just OK”

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: “The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.” For a 35 year old home, Bear Inn is good but needs some “attention to detail”. Overall we enjoyed our two week stay but we arrived to find the ice maker not working and several light bulbs missing. At dusk we discovered the gazebo lights and the carport lights were out as well (very dark on the street side for walking dogs). The “legs” of several pieces of furniture were about to fall off which could potentially cause injury to guests. All of these issues were reported to Beach Realty. On the positive side, there is a great gas grill (advertised as charcoal) and the beds were super comfy. We did see the wild horses on several occasions which is always delightful. As an FYI for those who love to cook, bring knives and skillets - all of the knives were dull and the skillets scratched and warped (due to pass guests’ disregard for property - I purchased some cheap non-stick skillets and left them in the house). We would not choose to rent this property again but it is still a good property.

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10/10 Excellent

sara s.

14 June 2022

Great memories made

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: Absolutely loved this vacation spot. The house is perfectly set up and stocked. The gazebo was a favorite spot for meals and sunrises. There were horses all around us and came in our yard on our last day. This is a vacation that my granddaughter will remember for a lifetime. The 4x4 beach was challenging at times but added a sense of adventure and fun that we all enjoyed. Thanks for the memories!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

22 May 2022

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Best Beach House Experience!!

We had a wonderful week! The house was very very clean and had all the amenities needed for a week on the sand. Will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

barbara r.

7 May 2022

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Relaxing family vacation

I enjoyed our easy access to beach. Especially with a toddler. Will definitely come back. Also great we could bring our dog.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

23 Apr 2022

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We saw the wild horses all but one day. Total relaxation!

Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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10/10 Excellent

j c.

8 Nov 2021

Our home away from home

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: We have stayed in this home multiple times and it’s definitely our favorite! It is perfect for us. We enjoy the homes layout and the walkway to the beach. Kitchen is well stocked. Beds super comfy. Horses normally daily however this visit with the new build next door, not so much. We will be returning again to our home away from home!

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10/10 Excellent

Sanford G.

1 Nov 2021

Bear Inn Carova Beach

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: Love this little place. Cozy and clean and sits right on the beach. Comfortable for four to six adults and dog friendly. The walkway and gazebo are a special treat. Spend some time on the gazebo on your first night, in order to get physically, mentally and emotionally oriented for your stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

1 Nov 2021

Beautiful Beachfront Rental

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Millville, MA

30 Aug 2021

Excellent

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 location is incredible! The house had everything we needed. It was clean and beautifully decorated. The layout was perfect for our family.

8/10 Good

Corinne M.

9 Aug 2021

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Clean, comfortable, nicely decorated

Beautiful home that fit my family perfectly (we had 11 family members at the house). Very well decorated and very clean. We had an amazing time and loved seeing the wild horses walking around the property! The only downfall was the heavy flooding in the area after a severe rainstorm. It was our first time visiting Carova Beach, so I didn't realize how badly the sand roads flood (not just this property but most of the houses in Carova Beach). If you get beautiful weather while there, then it's not a problem. Overall, we really enjoyed staying at the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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8/10 Good

Chad & Jenny Y., Pennsylvania

3 Aug 2021

Second Trip to Bear Inn, OBX

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very 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 stayed at Bear Inn two years ago and absolutely loved it. A house in great proximity to the beach. Perfect for our family.After looking at many other houses in Carova, we discovered that Bear Inn was available and so we couldn't wait to book it again.Now we know and accept that there are wild horses on this part of OBX. We love to see them grazing in the front yard, and even under the house at times. But we arrived to find that there was a huge pile of horse **** in the one parking area, as if the horses had been using the same toilet for weeks. We drove through it during the week and tried to not get any on our feet.The cleanliness of the house was poor. Dirt and hair on the floor, dust bunnies in the corners, dog hair on some pillows, , missing lightbulbs, beer cans and bottles (and half smoked cigars) in the yard. The dryer lint trap was jam packed with lint, as was the vent underneath the house. The outside shower needs some TLC and a simple $1 lock from Home Depot. There is a great new deck with a grilling and sitting area. The first night my son cooked the steaks while I pulled weeds from between the deck slats. On the north side of the house there is a little nook with a table and chair, just outside the master bedroom. We didn't use it because of the mildew that covers much of the siding.In the ground floor storage room there is a hole in the floor. Someone stuck an umbrella in it as sort of a warning to others. While packing up to leave, my son was carrying a cooler and fell through the floor at another spot, cutting his leg in several places.When we pay $5,000 for a week in OBX, we expect a bit more from the homeowner and rental company. We will likely not be back to Bear Inn in the future. I can't share pictures on this review, but am happy to share them with managementAll this said, we still had a wonderful time in OBX. We laughed at some of these issues, and got pissed at others

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10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

27 July 2021

A family 1st at OBX

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: Great memories were made at Bear Inn! Saw lots of wild horses, dolphins, and a rainbow. Great location. Only complaint was dog hairs on pillows, beds, bedding, furniture and trundles required that we sweep the entire home upon arrival. Had to do some bedding laundry too when we arrived due to dog hairs.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

8 July 2021

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Paradise in OBX

My family and I had the pleasure of staying at Bear Inn this summer. This place is great and provides fun for all ages! It was clean, comfortable and the accessibility to the beach was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

7 June 2021

A Little Slice of Heaven

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: Bear Inn was the perfect rental for our beach vacation! Beautifully renovated, open concept, extremely clean and comfortable. It was 100% stocked with basic essentials too. I will definitely rent this specific house again!

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10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

7 June 2021

A Little Slice of Heaven

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: Bear Inn was the perfect rental for our beach vacation! Beautifully renovated, open concept, extremely clean and comfortable. It was 100% stocked with basic essentials too. I will definitely rent this specific house again!

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