Finding Sandity

14x28 pool

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1608 Sandfiddler Rd
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 26' 26.52" N, 75° 50' 31.2" W
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Finding Sandity

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Outer Banks Stay

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-09-30
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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.
Manager response on 2024-10-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
The storm before your arrival made what we call "short beach". That's when the tides overtake the sand and it is difficult to travel at any time other than low tide. Low tide is not a stagnant time, but changes by one hour every day. So if you are looking to get to town when there is a "short beach", you must take the tides into consideration and travel a few hours before or after low tide. It takes some planning! Thankfully it's just the big storms that cause this difficulty. I'm so sorry you felt the hot tub wasn't clean. It is cleaned, chemicals are balanced and sand (devil sand) is removed before every arrival. I'm certain it was safe, maybe sandy, but that is pretty difficult to keep at bay! The house was purchased by the new owners in 2020. Every year they have another major project. New floors, new pool and hot tub, new 3rd level deck and handrails, new exterior doors/windows and siding along with exterior paint, and some of the bathrooms have been re-done. The progress has been fantastic and we are glad to have Finding Sandity in our inventory. I hope you will come back and give Carova another chance. Maybe find a brand new house, but be aware that even new houses show signs of age very quickly in this environment. Thanks for your review!!

Wonderful Family Vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-08-11
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First time on the 4x4 beach! Beautiful views and peaceful setting. House had everything we needed!
Manager response on 2024-11-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
The 4x4 beach is quite an experience!!! And the destination will not disappoint! The VIEWS from this house cannot be beat. Watch the family on the beach from the living room! The horses just add another dimension of peacefulness. Thank you for your nice review!

another amazing vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-12-09
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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!
Manager response on 2023-12-19 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Finding Sandity really is a magical place. Perfect words!!! :-) Hope to see you next year.

Excellent Rental

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-11-14
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Beautiful, peaceful and the most amazing views. Wanted to stay longer!
Manager response on 2023-11-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We'll put you down for TWO WEEKS next year!! ;-) ALSO, thanks for your light impact on the house, it was hard to tell you were there! :-)

Great family vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-05-19
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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.
Manager response on 2024-06-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Finding Sandity's location IS perfect!! Close enough to town that a grocery run isn't that big of a deal AND on a high lot so you don't even have to leave the living room to see the waves crashing on the beach. LOVELY views from every vantage point! The best part of the vacation is right outside the window, but inside won't disappoint either. The owners have been making it perfect ever since they bought the house, with improvements every year. Finding Sandity leaves you 100% relaxed and refreshed.

Wonderful Time!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-07-15
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Beautiful fun and relaxing vacation!

Yearly Vacation Stay

Reviewed by Tamara A. on 2023-07-24
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It was wonderful as always, we have been coming for 3 years now, and everything is always perfect.
Manager response on 2023-07-25 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much!!! We love our returning guests!! Finding Sandity is a great house for relaxing since all you see is the big blue ocean!! It's hard to be anything but relaxed with that view! See you next year!

Stay at Finding Sandity

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-08-07
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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.
Manager response on 2023-09-04 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your review. We are so sorry you were disappointed by the outfitting of this home. The owners of Finding Sandity took on this project home about four years ago and have made major improvements every year since. To say the previous owners had let the place go is an understatement. :-( The progress may not be easily recognized as it includes basic things like a new pool, siding, windows, doors and decks, all huge expenditures. And there have been major improvements made inside as well. The carpeting has been replaced throughout, much of the furniture is new and a few of the bathrooms have new vanities and fixtures. This home is well on its way to perfection, and future improvements will make it the gem you desire. Everything here takes time and resources. Because of the major expenses, the quality of the kitchen silver may not be a priority. Still, we'll make sure to check the kitchen outfitting for it's utility. Meantime, the house is perfectly serviceable and provides a nice vacation at the beach. Fantastic views of the surf, sand and beach make Finding Sandity a classic beach home.

4th year with Corova, 1st at finding sandity

Reviewed by Mike S. on 2023-09-04
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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.
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So sorry about all the issues you experienced during your week at Finding Sandity. The AC was to be fixed the Wednesday of your stay. The HVAC company called to set it up and then didn't show. :-( Thursday was the big storm off the coast so I think they were concerned about making the trip with travel a little less than desirable. They did finally show up after the storm passed and the beach resumed its normal wave action. So they have a new HVAC system installed and it'll be good for hopefully 10 years. The Internet was also fixed the Tuesday after your departure. I guess Labor Day threw the monkey wrench into that repair. :-0 ANYWAY we appreciate your patience and thank you for being such loyal fans of Carova Cottages. We love our repeat guests. So glad you are working on your 2024 plans, keep me posted!!

Great House

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-11-16
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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!

Sandity is an understatement

Reviewed by Brian N. on 2023-07-17
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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.
Manager response on 2023-07-17 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL. That is too funny Brian. That ride in can be a little tricky huh? ;-) But yes, that view will make up for any "out of your comfort zone" driving. lol. Now that you are an experienced the driving, maybe you will come again? We'd love to have you!

A beautiful place with an edge of ocean wilderness feel!

Reviewed by Katherine W. on 2023-07-06
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We spent a lot of time enjoying the views from inside with windows everywhere and from outside on the upper deck. There was time to enjoy the pool area, time to experience living where the wild horses appear in your yard or out on the beach where you are relaxing. The house was beautifully designed for a family spending time together. The dunes were a new driving experience for Midwesterners; our arrival and our one drive after dark were unnerving! Other than that it was fine.
Manager response on 2023-07-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL, yes the sand driving is part of the allure for almost everyone. Really though, once you get used to it, the sand driving IS part of the fun. I am so glad Finding Sandity gave you the opportunity to catch up with your family. The fantastic views certainly invoke a certain calmness that allows your shoulders to drop and your mind to empty. Enjoying family at the same time is the perfect vacation!! Please come again.

Such a wonderful house!

Reviewed by Ashley W. on 2023-10-02
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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
Manager response on 2023-10-04 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your review. What a week you all had! That nor'easter just popped up and blew all week! They ended up naming it Ophelia. :-0 The very next day after you left the sun came out and the beach warmed up. It is no fun when guests get almost an entire week of blowing windy rainy days. The good part of that kind of weather though, is the ocean being all churned up and making a spectacle of itself. It is beautiful!! Please try again? Maybe two weeks next year? With two weeks, you're bound to get some sun! Thanks also for the fantastic job you did upon departure. We appreciated it very much!

Finding Sandity

Reviewed by Shannon A. on 2023-06-05
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It was totally amazing. Beautiful home!
Manager response on 2023-06-13 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL, it is amazing! This home's views are so spectacular, you just can't believe how close you are to the ocean. Please come back soon!

Beautiful Location

Reviewed by Mysty V. on 2021-06-14
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We were very pleased with the home. The brand new swimming pool was wonderful! The location was spot on and the house had all the amenities we needed. Laura was amazing to work with!

Good trip

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-08-30
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Location excellent, great views, saw horses almost daily, inside in good shape and clean. Only negative about the trip was there were alot of bugs(midges) and spiders on the outside but you are in more of a nature setting to begin with.

Found Sanity at Finding Sandity

Reviewed by Roy A. on 2021-08-25
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Wonderful experience. The property was just right for our family of four adults and three young grandchildren. Immediate access to the beach, frequent visits by the wild horses, and the amenities of the home kept the children entertained and the adults relaxed. Wifi was stable and important to those of us who can never be fully away from the office. Swimming pool was excellent.

Excellent Vacation

Reviewed by Karen H. on 2021-08-17
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We had an amazing time-the house was clean, and the location was amazing. We saw the wild horses everyday. The management company was great to work with-had an issue with the stove, and fixed that within a day-they were right on it. I would stay there again. Pictures were accurate, and the pool and hot tube were great-I would highly recommend this house for your next vist.

Great rental!

Reviewed by Kelly M. on 2021-07-19
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Excellent home and location! Property was as described in listing. Well appointed kitchen for prepping meals at home. Plenty to do while indoors. New pool and poolside chairs great bonus. 4 stars for cleanliness only for outside areas/ 5 stars for the inside cleanliness- doors to deck had webs had to duck thru, but very easy to sweep quickly on our own and understandable. Not an issue. Inside of house was perfectly clean and comfortable. We would love to stay here again and highly recommend the property to others! Laura was always quick to respond to questions prior to our arrival and day of check in. Thank you!

Finding Sandity

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-07-05
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We had a really great time at this rental. The pool, Hot Tub and house was really nice and exceeded or expectations. Loved the Location. Only suggestion would be to make the driveway entrance a easier access. Even with a 4WD Vehicle, was difficult to get up too the house.

A dream!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-06-07
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This house was a dream. So close to the ocean, a quick walk even with young kids! There was plenty of space to spread out and Laura was so attentive during our stay. We had a great time and highly recommend this home!
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your review. What a pleasure it is for the ocean sounds to lull you to sleep at Finding Sandity. Those bedrooms are THAT close. So glad you and your family had a great time. We hope you will come again!

Family vacation

Reviewed by Lisa G. on 2021-10-04
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We had a great stay at Finding Sandity . It was a great location. We loved the pool. We had horses around the house almost everyday. We had a little issue with the water staying hot and Laura was great and had it taken care of right away.

Vacation stay

Reviewed by Nickie P. on 2021-10-04
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We had a great time on our vacation. The house was beautiful!!! It was right on the ocean and the views were stunning.
Manager response on 2021-10-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much. Finding Sandity does have beautiful views... the ocean is right there! What a great way to get lulled to sleep!

Great House

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-11-03
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Finding Sandity is a beautiful house in an awesome location. The hot tub and pool table kept our teenagers busy. Laura was quick to respond to questions. We saw horses in the front and back of the house almost daily. The only disappointment was the condition of the windows. I rented the house for the view, and the windows were so dirty we couldn't enjoy it!

July 4th family vacation

Reviewed by Tricia K. on 2022-07-25
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We had the best time over the 4th if July. The place was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We thought something was off with the pool motor but a quick text to the property managers and they had it fixed. My only thing is that it should include sheets and towels for the price you pay. When you don’t live within driving distance it’s a lot to pack if you don’t want to pay the price. Otherwise the house is in a great location and we had horses by us every day. We will definitely be coming back to the 4x4 area.

Family time! Celebrating 35 years of marriage

Reviewed by Brad . on 2022-06-29
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The views and setting was amazing! It was what we expected and were looking for. The house size and layout worked well for our family. It does need some minor maintenance items taken care of. The driveway was challenging. We would come here again!

Found Peaceful Sanity at Sandity

Reviewed by Roy A. on 2022-08-08
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If you want to enjoy the experience of driving a few miles on beachfront and having wild horses come by randomly as local friends, this is the place for you! The house is spacious and in good condition. The onsite swimming pool and hot tub are also in good condition and provide a respite from the sand and ocean while providing water activity just outside the door. When taking the chance the weather will be favorable, it is good to know the house provides amenities for rainy days that may occur. All in all, we found Finding Sandity a good choice!

Finding Sandity

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-10-12
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We loved our time in corolla the house was in a beautiful location couldn't have asked for more it was a wonderful week would recommend!

Great Vacation, Beautiful House

Reviewed by Amber A. on 2022-08-02
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Finding Sandity is a beautiful home. The views of the ocean are incredible! The wild horses visited daily! We had plenty of room for our two families, my boys loved the pool table. We have a Tundra, my husband didn’t have any trouble getting from the house to beach daily. The pool was so nice, and we enjoyed it daily.
Thank you Carova Cottages for a beautiful vacation we truly enjoyed our stay.

Magnificent Vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-10-26
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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.

Great trip

Reviewed by Jordan B. on 2019-10-16
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Great view of the beach. We saw whales ��. Has a great front porch to drink coffee and listen to the beach. The home was a wonderful stay new flooring and carpet. The beds slept amazing. Will love to stay again.

Great week in a beautiful place!

Reviewed by Amanda H. on 2020-07-21
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The house was nice and the view was amazing. Laura was wonderful to work with, she is so helpful and kind. We really enjoyed the pool and the location of the home. The only problem we had was the driveway can be a little tricky to maneuver. We have a four wheel drive GMC pick up and it did good everywhere, but it struggled getting up the driveway. The sand is really thick, but we made it work.
Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home!!
Manager response on 2020-07-21 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your nice review. Your week was SUPERB beach weather. Unfortunately, the dry weather makes the sand so soft and fluffy so even the 4x4 is working hard. Sorry you had trouble. I hope you all will come again. It was hard to tell you were even there, the place looked so good!! :-)

Breathtaking view

Reviewed by Heather F. on 2020-08-17
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Our stay at Finding Sandity was perfect. The view was absolutely perfect. We could see it from just about every room. We loved the layout of the house, the amenities (the new pool was awesome) and the frequent visits from the wild horses. Highly recommend!!
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Yes, those views are the best on the beach!! So glad the house worked out so well for you and I hope you will consider coming again!

Very Nice

Reviewed by Adam P. on 2020-10-16
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The place and location was very nice. Laura was very friendly and easy to work with. I would recommend staying here.

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

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Finding Sandity

14x28 pool
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 Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website: ***fireplace is not available for guest use.
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Outer Banks Stay

September 2024
, MI White Lake, MI US

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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.

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The storm before your arrival made what we call "short beach". That's when the tides overtake the sand and it is difficult to travel at any time other than low tide. Low tide is not a stagnant time, but changes by one hour every day. So if you are looking to get to town when there is a "short beach", you must take the tides into consideration and travel a few hours before or after low tide. It takes some planning! Thankfully it's just the big storms that cause this difficulty.

I'm so sorry you felt the hot tub wasn't clean. It is cleaned, chemicals are balanced and sand (devil sand) is removed before every arrival. I'm certain it was safe, maybe sandy, but that is pretty difficult to keep at bay!

The house was purchased by the new owners in 2020. Every year they have another major project. New floors, new pool and hot tub, new 3rd level deck and handrails, new exterior doors/windows and siding along with exterior paint, and some of the bathrooms have been re-done. The progress has been fantastic and we are glad to have Finding Sandity in our inventory. I hope you will come back and give Carova another chance. Maybe find a brand new house, but be aware that even new houses show signs of age very quickly in this environment. Thanks for your review!!

Wonderful Family Vacation

August 2024
, Lititz, PA US

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First time on the 4x4 beach! Beautiful views and peaceful setting. House had everything we needed!

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The 4x4 beach is quite an experience!!! And the destination will not disappoint! The VIEWS from this house cannot be beat. Watch the family on the beach from the living room! The horses just add another dimension of peacefulness.

Thank you for your nice review!

Wonderful Time!

June 2024
, SAUK CENTRE, MN United States

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Beautiful fun and relaxing vacation!

Great family vacation

May 2024
, Myrtle Beach, SC United States

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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.

Manager's Response

Finding Sandity's location IS perfect!! Close enough to town that a grocery run isn't that big of a deal AND on a high lot so you don't even have to leave the living room to see the waves crashing on the beach. LOVELY views from every vantage point! The best part of the vacation is right outside the window, but inside won't disappoint either. The owners have been making it perfect ever since they bought the house, with improvements every year. Finding Sandity leaves you 100% relaxed and refreshed.

Excellent Rental

October 2023
, Livonia, NY US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Beautiful, peaceful and the most amazing views. Wanted to stay longer!

Manager's Response

We'll put you down for TWO WEEKS next year!! ;-)

ALSO, thanks for your light impact on the house, it was hard to tell you were there! :-)

another amazing vacation

October 2023
, Orange,, CT United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

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!

Manager's Response

Finding Sandity really is a magical place. Perfect words!!! :-)

Hope to see you next year.

Such a wonderful house!

September 2023
, Staunton, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

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

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your review. What a week you all had! That nor'easter just popped up and blew all week! They ended up naming it Ophelia. :-0 The very next day after you left the sun came out and the beach warmed up. It is no fun when guests get almost an entire week of blowing windy rainy days. The good part of that kind of weather though, is the ocean being all churned up and making a spectacle of itself. It is beautiful!! Please try again? Maybe two weeks next year? With two weeks, you're bound to get some sun!

Thanks also for the fantastic job you did upon departure. We appreciated it very much!

4th year with Corova, 1st at finding sandity

August 2023
, Macedon, NY Unknown

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

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.

Manager's Response

So sorry about all the issues you experienced during your week at Finding Sandity. The AC was to be fixed the Wednesday of your stay. The HVAC company called to set it up and then didn't show. :-( Thursday was the big storm off the coast so I think they were concerned about making the trip with travel a little less than desirable. They did finally show up after the storm passed and the beach resumed its normal wave action. So they have a new HVAC system installed and it'll be good for hopefully 10 years. The Internet was also fixed the Tuesday after your departure. I guess Labor Day threw the monkey wrench into that repair. :-0 ANYWAY we appreciate your patience and thank you for being such loyal fans of Carova Cottages. We love our repeat guests. So glad you are working on your 2024 plans, keep me posted!!

Stay at Finding Sandity

July 2023
, Shippensburg, PA United States

Overall
2
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
3
Property condition
1

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.

Manager's Response

Thanks for your review. We are so sorry you were disappointed by the outfitting of this home. The owners of Finding Sandity took on this project home about four years ago and have made major improvements every year since. To say the previous owners had let the place go is an understatement. :-( The progress may not be easily recognized as it includes basic things like a new pool, siding, windows, doors and decks, all huge expenditures. And there have been major improvements made inside as well. The carpeting has been replaced throughout, much of the furniture is new and a few of the bathrooms have new vanities and fixtures. This home is well on its way to perfection, and future improvements will make it the gem you desire. Everything here takes time and resources. Because of the major expenses, the quality of the kitchen silver may not be a priority. Still, we'll make sure to check the kitchen outfitting for it's utility. Meantime, the house is perfectly serviceable and provides a nice vacation at the beach. Fantastic views of the surf, sand and beach make Finding Sandity a classic beach home.

Yearly Vacation Stay

July 2023
, Red Lion, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

It was wonderful as always, we have been coming for 3 years now, and everything is always perfect.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much!!! We love our returning guests!! Finding Sandity is a great house for relaxing since all you see is the big blue ocean!! It's hard to be anything but relaxed with that view! See you next year!

Sandity is an understatement

July 2023
, Oxford, CT US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

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.

Manager's Response

LOL. That is too funny Brian. That ride in can be a little tricky huh? ;-)

But yes, that view will make up for any "out of your comfort zone" driving. lol.

Now that you are an experienced the driving, maybe you will come again? We'd love to have you!

A beautiful place with an edge of ocean wilderness feel!

June 2023
, Erie, IL US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We spent a lot of time enjoying the views from inside with windows everywhere and from outside on the upper deck. There was time to enjoy the pool area, time to experience living where the wild horses appear in your yard or out on the beach where you are relaxing. The house was beautifully designed for a family spending time together. The dunes were a new driving experience for Midwesterners; our arrival and our one drive after dark were unnerving! Other than that it was fine.

Manager's Response

LOL, yes the sand driving is part of the allure for almost everyone. Really though, once you get used to it, the sand driving IS part of the fun.

I am so glad Finding Sandity gave you the opportunity to catch up with your family. The fantastic views certainly invoke a certain calmness that allows your shoulders to drop and your mind to empty. Enjoying family at the same time is the perfect vacation!!

Please come again.

Finding Sandity

May 2023
, Chattanooga, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

It was totally amazing. Beautiful home!

Manager's Response

LOL, it is amazing! This home's views are so spectacular, you just can't believe how close you are to the ocean.

Please come back soon!

Great House

October 2022
, Lincolnton , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

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!

Magnificent Vacation

October 2022
, Orange, , CT United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

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.

Magnificent Vacation

October 2022
, Orange,, CT United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

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.

Finding Sandity

September 2022
, Dubois, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

We loved our time in corolla the house was in a beautiful location couldn't have asked for more it was a wonderful week would recommend!

Found Peaceful Sanity at Sandity

July 2022
, york, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

If you want to enjoy the experience of driving a few miles on beachfront and having wild horses come by randomly as local friends, this is the place for you! The house is spacious and in good condition. The onsite swimming pool and hot tub are also in good condition and provide a respite from the sand and ocean while providing water activity just outside the door. When taking the chance the weather will be favorable, it is good to know the house provides amenities for rainy days that may occur. All in all, we found Finding Sandity a good choice!

Great Vacation, Beautiful House

July 2022
, Fairmont, WV United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Finding Sandity is a beautiful home. The views of the ocean are incredible! The wild horses visited daily! We had plenty of room for our two families, my boys loved the pool table. We have a Tundra, my husband didn’t have any trouble getting from the house to beach daily. The pool was so nice, and we enjoyed it daily.
Thank you Carova Cottages for a beautiful vacation we truly enjoyed our stay.

July 4th family vacation

July 2022
, Melrose, MN US

Overall
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had the best time over the 4th if July. The place was clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We thought something was off with the pool motor but a quick text to the property managers and they had it fixed. My only thing is that it should include sheets and towels for the price you pay. When you don’t live within driving distance it’s a lot to pack if you don’t want to pay the price. Otherwise the house is in a great location and we had horses by us every day. We will definitely be coming back to the 4x4 area.

Family time! Celebrating 35 years of marriage

June 2022
, Atkins, IA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
4
Property condition
4

The views and setting was amazing! It was what we expected and were looking for. The house size and layout worked well for our family. It does need some minor maintenance items taken care of. The driveway was challenging. We would come here again!

Great House

October 2021
, Cory, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Finding Sandity is a beautiful house in an awesome location. The hot tub and pool table kept our teenagers busy. Laura was quick to respond to questions. We saw horses in the front and back of the house almost daily. The only disappointment was the condition of the windows. I rented the house for the view, and the windows were so dirty we couldn't enjoy it!

Vacation stay

September 2021
, CORRY, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great time on our vacation. The house was beautiful!!! It was right on the ocean and the views were stunning.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much. Finding Sandity does have beautiful views... the ocean is right there! What a great way to get lulled to sleep!

Family vacation

September 2021
, Conowingo , MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great stay at Finding Sandity . It was a great location. We loved the pool. We had horses around the house almost everyday. We had a little issue with the water staying hot and Laura was great and had it taken care of right away.

Good trip

August 2021
, Cherry Hill, NJ US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Location excellent, great views, saw horses almost daily, inside in good shape and clean. Only negative about the trip was there were alot of bugs(midges) and spiders on the outside but you are in more of a nature setting to begin with.

Found Sanity at Finding Sandity

August 2021
, york, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Wonderful experience. The property was just right for our family of four adults and three young grandchildren. Immediate access to the beach, frequent visits by the wild horses, and the amenities of the home kept the children entertained and the adults relaxed. Wifi was stable and important to those of us who can never be fully away from the office. Swimming pool was excellent.

Excellent Vacation

August 2021
, Pinckney, MI US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had an amazing time-the house was clean, and the location was amazing. We saw the wild horses everyday. The management company was great to work with-had an issue with the stove, and fixed that within a day-they were right on it. I would stay there again. Pictures were accurate, and the pool and hot tube were great-I would highly recommend this house for your next vist.

Great rental!

July 2021
, Mount Bethel , PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Excellent home and location! Property was as described in listing. Well appointed kitchen for prepping meals at home. Plenty to do while indoors. New pool and poolside chairs great bonus. 4 stars for cleanliness only for outside areas/ 5 stars for the inside cleanliness- doors to deck had webs had to duck thru, but very easy to sweep quickly on our own and understandable. Not an issue. Inside of house was perfectly clean and comfortable. We would love to stay here again and highly recommend the property to others! Laura was always quick to respond to questions prior to our arrival and day of check in. Thank you!

Finding Sandity

June 2021
, Hollidaysburg, PA Unknown

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

We had a really great time at this rental. The pool, Hot Tub and house was really nice and exceeded or expectations. Loved the Location. Only suggestion would be to make the driveway entrance a easier access. Even with a 4WD Vehicle, was difficult to get up too the house.

Beautiful Location

June 2021
, Mclean, IL US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We were very pleased with the home. The brand new swimming pool was wonderful! The location was spot on and the house had all the amenities we needed. Laura was amazing to work with!

A dream!

May 2021
, Chantilly, VA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This house was a dream. So close to the ocean, a quick walk even with young kids! There was plenty of space to spread out and Laura was so attentive during our stay. We had a great time and highly recommend this home!

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your review. What a pleasure it is for the ocean sounds to lull you to sleep at Finding Sandity. Those bedrooms are THAT close. So glad you and your family had a great time. We hope you will come again!

Very Nice

August 2020
, Renfrew, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The place and location was very nice. Laura was very friendly and easy to work with. I would recommend staying here.

Breathtaking view

July 2020
, Cheswick, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our stay at Finding Sandity was perfect. The view was absolutely perfect. We could see it from just about every room. We loved the layout of the house, the amenities (the new pool was awesome) and the frequent visits from the wild horses. Highly recommend!!

Manager's Response

Yes, those views are the best on the beach!! So glad the house worked out so well for you and I hope you will consider coming again!

Great week in a beautiful place!

July 2020
, Granite Falls , NC US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

The house was nice and the view was amazing. Laura was wonderful to work with, she is so helpful and kind. We really enjoyed the pool and the location of the home. The only problem we had was the driveway can be a little tricky to maneuver. We have a four wheel drive GMC pick up and it did good everywhere, but it struggled getting up the driveway. The sand is really thick, but we made it work.
Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home!!

Manager's Response

THANKS for your nice review. Your week was SUPERB beach weather. Unfortunately, the dry weather makes the sand so soft and fluffy so even the 4x4 is working hard. Sorry you had trouble.

I hope you all will come again. It was hard to tell you were even there, the place looked so good!! :-)

Great trip

October 2019
, Mt Ulla, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great view of the beach. We saw whales . Has a great front porch to drink coffee and listen to the beach. The home was a wonderful stay new flooring and carpet. The beds slept amazing. Will love to stay again.

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Seaside

6BR, 6 Full 2 Half Baths. Sleeps 14. Three Living Areas, Pool Table, Huge Private Pool and Hot Tub. This home has no homes directly in front of it allowing for unobstructed ocean views. Just 3 miles off the hard road makes driving to town so easy.

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1626 Sandfiddler Road
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 26' 35.9808" N, 75° 50' 34.3248" W
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Seaside

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Relaxation with a View

Reviewed by Mia W. on 2024-10-13
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Another fantastic stay - this vacation house is truly a gem. You can go from feeling the sand between your toes to unwinding by the pool, lounging in the porch swing, or relaxing on your very own private balcony. The breathtaking views will leave you in awe, and all your worries will simply melt away. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. If you can't find something, it means you probably don't need it! And for those who love to read, there's even a selection of Book of the Month books available for your enjoyment. I've completely lost track of how many times I've stayed here! I'm so thrilled to return next year! Counting down!
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Six years and counting!! We are so glad you love Seaside as much as we do! This home is PERFECT for any group, large or small with plenty of spaces to relax and unwind. I think once you find your "spot", it's such a joy to return to it every year. No worries about whether you'll like it when you KNOW you'll LOVE IT! See you next year!

Family vacation 2024

Reviewed by Azucena V. on 2024-09-03
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My family and I had a wonderful time we enjoyed the pool and the house was a perfect hang out spot for everyone youngest to oldest.
Manager response on 2024-11-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much. It was a little whirlwind vacation at the last minute! SO glad it all worked out for you and your family. :-)

Perfect getaway

Reviewed by Jon K. on 2023-09-04
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Seaside seemed to be designed perfectly for my family of 13. Each bedroom having a private bath prevented many fights! A private pool and hot tub was the highlight for the young kids not ready for the surf. We loved the idea of a bit of isolation. driving in the beach everyday was a breeze and a very fun. The ability to stretch out was unique from any other beach we stayed at, it was like having a private beach. Overall, this was a perfect place to stay for a large group who just want to relax. You will not find a better management experience anywhere communication and flexibility with Laura was outstanding.
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL. I can almost picture the siblings fighting over the bathroom at home. NOT at Seaside though!! lol. We're so glad you have found your beach place. This made three years at Seaside right? I hope we'll see you back for year number four!! We'd love to have you again!

Always a blast!

Reviewed by Mia W. on 2023-10-11
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Beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. This house is everything you expect and more! You can go from sand in your toes to relaxing poolside to hot tubbing under the stars. Listen to the waves while reading on any number of the porches. Fully eguipped kitchen. This place is truly a gem! I guess that's why we keep coming back :)
Manager response on 2023-11-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Mia, it has been FIVE YEARS!!! of vacations at Seaside!!! That's really amazing! We are so glad you love this house. It really is a great house with everything you need! See you next year!

Beautiful house, beautiful views, gorgeous weather

Reviewed by Jyl B. on 2024-07-22
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We had a wonderful Fourth of July week at Seaside, the location was perfect for our extended family! I love that we are off the beaten path and the kids / teens could choose from the beach, the ocean, the pool, the hot tub or the pool table. We were also lucky because the Euro cup (Soccer) was on we could watch that during downtime. It was so nice to not be in the busyness of the touristy areas. Laura mentioned we may see the wild horses while we were there, well, I don’t know if we had a lucky week or what but they were at the dune in front of our house daily! They even came up to our house next to our cars and we were able to watch them directly from above. Laura responded to me within minutes for my silly and easy questions. I wish I could attach photos to convince you how gorgeous this location is and how worth staying directly on the beach down a ways from the touristy chaos is worth every penny!

Great beach rental!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-06-18
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This house was great! Quick walk to the beach over the dunes, views are terrific, not too far from Corolla and more then enough room for our family. Carova Cottages was great to work with too. Highly recommend it!
Manager response on 2024-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Seaside is a huge house too and great for a large family. Multiple living areas makes it easy to have many different activities happening all at the same time. The new decks make the outside VERY inviting and that ocean view from the living room just can't be beat!!

Great Property / Property Manager

Reviewed by Steve G. on 2021-12-15
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We've enjoyed several stays in Carova Cottages rentals over the past 4 years and will continue to book OBX vacations with Laura because she's simply a great property manager. Our accommodations are always clean, kempt, well-stocked and, most important, in complete working condition. She always promptly responds to any question, from procedural clarifications to identifying the best local places to visit.

OBX vacation rental

Reviewed by Evan G. on 2022-08-08
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Excellent location and accommodations . House has all you need for a beach vacation. Highly recommend. Management company was excellent and responsive to every need . Certainly would book this property if available .

Best vacation in years, absolutely perfect!!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-08-15
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Our children are grown and this was the first family vacation we have had with all of us together in over 10 years. To say this place was perfect for our family is an understatement. This place has it all! Plenty of room to gather -open kitchen, dining and living room...The kitchen has any and everything you could need!

EVERY BEDROOM HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM!
-with a large group, this is a must! Also, all but the lower level bedrooms have deck access, with the Master offering a private deck. The upper and mid level decks offer a perfect view of the ocean. We spent our mornings out there watching dolphins and/or the wild horses that roam the area and the evenings listening to the waves crash late at night.

There several sitting areas throughout the house to allow everyone to spread out and have some space if need be.

The bottom floor has a wet bar, ice machine and full size refrigerator (a huge plus!), a pool table and sitting area. We spent most every night in this area playing pool and just enjoying each other’s company.

Included w/the house are beach chairs, 2 beach parking passes that allow you to simply load up a cooler and everything you want/need, drive, park and spend your day on the beach!

It would be very remiss of me not to mention Laura, she was absolutely wonderful to work with, answered all our questions and was so very nice.
Thank you for a wonderful experience!




Spectacular Seaside

Reviewed by KATHLEEN T. on 2022-09-27
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A wonderful home! Excellent location. Easy walk to the beach. Saw the horses several times and a couple even came up to our front steps. The house provided enough space for everyone, wonderful amenities, well stocked kitchen. The extra fridge in the game room came in very handy! The pool is a good size, larger than expected and the hot tub enabled us to soak in the stars at night. We've stayed with Carova Cottages the past 3 years and every year the management outdoes itself! They are always ready to answer any questions and resolve even the smallest of issues. Thank you, Laura! We would definitely recommend this house and stay here again.

Great place to stay

Reviewed by Jen B. on 2022-10-10
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We have 3 families get together. We all have an amazing time. This place is absolutely amazing! Views are wonderful!

Best vacation ever!

Reviewed by Kim W. on 2022-09-25
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Wonderful location to have a family vacation. We went from the pool to the beach and back again. The whole family sat on the huge porch and enjoyed the amazing ocean breezes and beautiful sunrises. Great house!

Great house in a great location.

Reviewed by Joseph E. on 2022-06-02
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We loved the secluded location of the house and driving on the beach was a breeze with 4 wheel drive. Spacious house with a nice pool and hot tub. Great direct view of the ocean from the house as well.

Happy Days in the OBX

Reviewed by Julie P. on 2023-07-31
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House was just as described and very clean. We were very happy with everything. Having two dishwashers and two refrigerators was very helpful for our large crew. Also, the fact that each bedroom has its own bathroom was wonderful. Our toddlers loved that the outside shower had warm water to rinse the sand off. The management team is excellent and were very prompt to answer our questions. We had a seafood boil catered to out to us by Outer Banks Boil Company, and it was delicious!! The views from this house are incredible. We watched dolphins swim just offshore daily and had horses in our backyard. The only thing I could criticize was the number of towels provided. However, in my experience with rental homes, that is always an issue. Knowing this we try to pack extra. With a washer and dryer available, it wasn't really a problem. I would also caution travelers with young children. The drivers on the beach are not always attentive and can drive quite fast, so you have the ocean in front of you and a busy road behind when you are at the beach. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would recommend this house to anyone who wants to enjoy the OBX.
Manager response on 2023-08-30 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
What a nice review. You have captured the essence of the week you can have at SEASIDE! Nice big house with plenty of private space for every guest. Fantastic views of the ocean and all that brings, birds, sea creatures, people!! And then top it off with horses! The towels are a little ridiculous, agreed. I guess we could warn folks about the size... they are a little small. :-/ YES, the beach can be a little scary for the little folks so I am happy you mention it. We try to alert parents of small children about the beach road.. but it is hard to imagine until you are here. The one nice thing about the SEASIDE house is that the cars are always behind you. That section of beach has a lane shift so all cars are diverted to the dune side of the people. That is a big help! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back for some more "happy days in the OBX"!

Our stay at seaside

Reviewed by Douglas A. on 2017-09-19
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The home was very nice and clean. The proximity to the ocean was extremely close just over a sand dune and you were there. Laura did an excellent job at answering all our questions and was available all the time. I would highly recommend this home.
Manager response on 2017-09-21 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS Doug. I hope you and your lovely family will come again. We enjoyed having you.

4th of July at Seaside

Reviewed by Thomas T. on 2018-07-12
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Overall a great vacation
Manager response on 2018-07-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I am glad you enjoyed your vacation despite the internet outage that plagued that stretch of beach that week. :-( I hope you were able to see the fireworks! They have a nice display at Heritage Park every year.. they would be about the size of a quarter in the southern sky. The view of the ocean is pretty stupendous though, only 100 feet! :-) I hope you and your family will come visit Carova again. We would love to have you!

Amazing!

Reviewed by Jenna G. on 2018-09-27
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Wow! This house was amazing. 8 adults and 6 children under the age of 6 years old (4 pack n' plays in use) just spent an awesome week here.

For travelers with children, the house is perfect. Kids' books, movies, toys, beds downstairs and tv setup where they can watch said movies (very soundproof from the playrooms while we were upstairs), and even plasticware/cups for the kiddos to use - as a parent I felt very comfortable having the kids here. The gate to the pool locks from the inside so young children can't wander in and the dune keeps a nice barrier between the house and the 4x4 beach/road/ocean. We'd spend the morning at the beach, the afternoon at the pool, throw on a movie, and the kids were exhausted and asleep early. Every shower was an outdoor shower after the pool.

The views were awesome, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the ice machine downstairs kept us happy after bedtime. The beach closet has chairs, toys, and even a beach wagon you can use to haul it all down the sand.

We saw wild horses wandering in the yard, down our road, and on the beach every day. Amazing.

The owner (Laura) was very receptive and communicative. Hurricane Florence kept us away one day and Laura let us know as soon as the evacuation was lifted and the house was okay. We couldn't find a broom and she sent one over that day.

Can't recommend it enough - a whole different beach experience.

Everything I'd hoped for and more...

Reviewed by Kimberly R. on 2019-06-17
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Our stay here was absolutely dreamy. The home was clean and well-stocked. The view from the living room was stunning (ocean views all around), and we were lucky to see the wild horses everywhere during our stay. We overheard some folks saying they hadn't seen so many of the horses as they had this year, so we were beyond lucky.

This was our first time on a 4X4 beach. I was a little worried about getting stuck in the sand, but we never did. We drove a 4-Runner and a Jeep Wrangler and were just fine.

Definitely going to visit again!
Manager response on 2019-07-01 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
The horses tend to stay out near the beach when the wind is off the land. So we must have been having westerly winds that week. I agree that those views are pretty astounding. All you see is BLUE! :-)

Seaside

Reviewed by Kari R. on 2019-09-09
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Was the perfect home for us to rent. The locaiton was great. Not too far down the beach which made trips off the beach easy. Laura was very attentive to our special needs. Would recommend Carova Cottages to anyone.
Manager response on 2019-09-11 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so glad you liked Seaside! It is close enough to town and far enough for the adventure of driving on the beach. We'd love to have you return. THANK you for your nice review!

End of Summer vacation

Reviewed by Jason O. on 2019-09-02
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The home was great, and very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. We have stayed in several houses in the 4wd area, this was the cleanest thus far. The tap water was even good. I would recommend this home and rental company.
Manager response on 2019-09-11 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you so much. Seaside kitchen is very well stocked with everything you will need for making a delicious meal.. just add food! We strive to keep our houses clean throughout the season and from your kind words, it sounds like we are succeeding!

Great Trip!

Reviewed by Nanci H. on 2020-06-29
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We had a really nice trip and loved the house. The only suggestions would be - outside picnic table on one of the decks, better coffee makers (Keurig didn't work at all and other one barely worked) and better internet. There was basically no internet the entire week.
Manager response on 2020-06-29 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for coming to SEASIDE! Sorry you found some items not working. We found out from the NEXT guest that the Keurig wasn't working and took a replacement over to her immediately. ALSO, sorry to hear about your internet issues. I wish you had let us know about these things while you were there... we would have been happy to help. I will take the picnic table suggestion to the owner.

Corova 2020

Reviewed by Kimberly B. on 2020-06-29
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It was a wonderful house, very clean and with lots of amenities. Amazing view of the ocean and the horses that roam freely.
Manager response on 2020-06-30 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your nice review. I think that stretch of beach has some of the best views in Carova. So glad you enjoyed your stay!

Fall vacation on the beach

Reviewed by Unknown on 2020-10-05
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We had a wonderful time at Seaside. Our first vacation to the 4 x 4 beach area. Laura was helpful from the very beginning with answering questions so we could decide on a house and location. She continued to be a help throughout the time of planning to come, always answering quickly. We came into Seaside during some bad weather and she kept us up to date on the conditions and the best time to drive up the beach. We were able to contact her during our stay also. When does this woman get a break? The house was a great place for our family to enjoy being together and have some down time. We enjoyed looking out at the beach, walking on the beach, building sand sculptures, and hearing the ocean. We saw 3 of the horses while arriving at our home and saw them several times throughout our stay around the house and on the beach. The kids even saw the fall foal that had been born a few days before! Definitely would recommend this house and Carova Cottage Rentals. The house was comfortable and plenty of space to move around. They had dinnerware that was beach themed which my family loved. We had planned on using paper plates but ended up using these dishes most of the time. The kids loved the pool table. We all enjoyed sitting in the top floor living room playing games and being able to see the ocean at the same time. We hated to see our time come to an end. Many thanks to Carova Cottage Rentals, Laura and the cleaning crew for making our stay so wonderful.

New experience

Reviewed by Unknown on 2020-06-22
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beautiful, relaxing,breathtaking,the views in the house of the ocean and the horses running on the beach were amazing. The hkuse was very large and spacious fitting 13 of us with room ro spare. There are little spaces to get away from everyone and each bedroom which were large had own bathrooms which were large with balcony in each room the 1st floor is perfect for kids qith bunkbeds and a trundle. There were toys and highchair if needed. Games books magazines for those rainy day. Our week rained 4 days hard and we still enjoyed the house. The hottub was used alot. The pool we never got to use it was freezing. There is a pool table that got used. The kitchen was stocked. Watching the 6 black mustangs run down the beach breathtaking. I wasn't a fan of all the horse poop around the house. The beach is difficult to walk over the dune if your older but we just drove our truck over and parked it. Im not a fan of driving the beach in the dark. We went to town one night and its the cutest with little shops and bike rentals. Atv tours.
Manager response on 2020-06-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Wow, you managed to mention most all of the joys of living at SEASIDE. :-) I was really worried during your week that we might never see the sun again. THANKFULLY, it showed up to give you all some idea of the beach life! We are always so grateful when a guest with limited mobility can get to the beach.. MANY folks can't get over the dunes to get to the sea, so that is the beauty of our beach. EVERYONE can enjoy it, no matter what! IT sounds like you all had a great time and I sure do hope you will return. WE love it when folks are so helpful upon departure. You all ROCKED it!

Great trip

Reviewed by MATT F. on 2020-07-13
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Seaside has all the amenities that you need, the kitchen was very well stocked and each bedroom has a full bathroom which is fantastic. You can drink your coffee in the morning on the top deck and watch the sunrise and see the horses. The 4wd beach wasn't an issue for our suburban, however your vehicle needs to have adequate ground clearance as the sand can get quite deep in spots. Bring a shovel just in case as I did but didn't need it. We are already looking forward to our next trip!
Manager response on 2020-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so pleased you didn't need that shovel!!! It is a good idea to have one though just in case. Seaside has a pretty good access with only one or two spots where you grab the "uh - oh" grab bar in the car. !! It is an adventure all the way through, with many experiences that will last a lifetime. Driving on the sand, visits from wild horses, porpoises, pelicans, and then all that the ocean can offer. Sunny days on the beach is just the beginning.

Beautiful view but needs a deep clean

Reviewed by Allison M. on 2021-09-06
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Overall, beautiful house and views of the ocean but a little disappointed with the cleanliness off the house, especially with covid. Needs a deep clean inside and out. The windows were so dirty that we had to clean them ourselves to enjoy the view from inside. The amount of spiders and webs outside were insane. Besides that it was a good, relaxing vacation.

Peaceful amazing view

Reviewed by Cassandra M. on 2021-06-14
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If you’re idea of paradise is watching wild horses and dolphins from your dining room table while being 10 steps from the beach, this is your house!

Everything about the house and location was exactly what we were looking for.

Things to keep in mind:

*it is on a 4x4 area. You have to have 4 wheel drive and you have to deflate/inflate your tires. Takes some planning and thought process. Not hard. Just different.

*driving on the beach is different. But it’s so relaxing to just be out there.

* you’re 25 mins or so from a store

*the bedroom/bathroom situation is amazing for large groups

*great pool and hot tub

*would not be a good house for people who can’t easily maneuver stairs

*beach access is amazing

*property manager is fantastic to work with

*house is in great shape, well stocked kitchen and very clean

*decks have amazing views

If you’re on the fence and want to stay in this area, you won’t regret this house.

Meyer Vacation

Reviewed by Donald M. on 2021-07-09
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This was the best family vacation ever. My kids and grandkids said this was the best family vacation ever. We created a lot of memories to last forever. The most exciting thing other than the wild horses was the adventures rides on the beach.The house was wonderful and gave us all the room needed.

Absolutely Perfect

Reviewed by Dahlia B. on 2021-08-04
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We booked Seaside for our family vacation. 14 of us, littles included, and you wouldn't know how many of us were there. The house is laid out beautifully, giving everyone their own space and a good amount of common space for gathering. The views are spectacular - I miss seeing the pelicans and dolphins every morning from the porch with my coffee. The house has everything you could need - literally - and I couldn't recommend this place more. Laura and David were wonderful, answering all questions right away and even providing on-the-spot directions for the beach turnoff. I hope we have the opportunity to go back. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Perfect Getaway!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-05-24
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This house is extremely well equipped with everything you need to disconnect and enjoy a relaxing vacation. The kitchen is well stocked, the pool table was a huge hit with everyone and each room had extremely comfortable beds. The property management were excellent to work with and the house was spotless when we arrived. We also got to see the wild horses every single day!
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your kind words. We try really hard to make everyone happy and relaxed. The amenities and floorplan at Seaside makes that job so easy!! :-)

great house for laid back vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-08-30
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we had a great time. we grilled every night. there are to many people at the nearest area for dinning so for us we loved just hanging out

Fabulous vacation!!!!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-09-12
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First time to Corolla and would definitely return to the same rental. Beautiful home and view was amazing. Carova Cottages was wonderful to work with, I highly recommend this rental home.

Amazing week at Seaside!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-10-18
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Mere words can not describe our stay at Seaside. The house was beautiful and perfectly located. Our stay was delayed by hurricane Matthew, but with the help of the property managers, Laura and David James, we found a place to stay for two nights until we could get to "Seaside". Laura is excellent at what she does and has a way of making you feel like you are her only guest! She made us feel so welcome and hoping for return visits!We would highly recommend using "Carova Cottages" to anyone wanting to experience the 4x4 beach at Carova!The highlights for our stay, were the beautiful views from all the windows and decks and the surprise visit from one of the wild horses that came right to our back door! Truly amazing!! Thank you so much Laura and David!!

Wonderful Retreat Space and Experience!

Reviewed by Chelsea M. on 2016-10-24
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We stayed at Carova Cottages during an off peak time and truly enjoyed ourselves. The home exceeded our expectations. The pool was clean and view was spectacular. The property manager, Laura, was very accessible and accommodating. We also had 3 Mustang sightings at the property. It was a very relaxing trip and I would recommend the home to anyone!

Great Thanksgiving!

Reviewed by Julie R. on 2016-11-28
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We rented Seaside for the week of Thanksgiving 2016. There were only 4 of us, so the house was probably too big for us, but the location and hot tub made it a perfect choice.

The house and hot tub was very clean and the kitchen well-appointed (even had 2 dishwashers).

The number of levels allowed us to separate when desired and the spaciousness of the living room / dining room / kitchen allowed plenty of space to all congregate.

The rental staff was efficient and easy to work with, using email and text to communicate and handle documents and payment.

The views from all windows and decks were beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing on the porch swing and rocking chairs on the decks.

Wifi was fast and stable, and we all enjoyed the pool table and large-screen TV while playing.

Just perfect

Reviewed by Megan C. on 2017-07-24
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We had a group of 14 people stay with 6 of them being kids. This house was absolutely perfect!! There was never a time where we thought I wish this house had.....because it literally had everything you could think of. The three floors provided space to have alone time and not be on top of each other. The views were beautiful and the swing on the second floor was a great place to rock my baby back to sleep. We saw the horses every morning and on our last day there they were right behind our house. The pool and hot tub were a hit with the kids and the closeness of the beach was a hit with the adults. The 4x4 beach took a while to get used to. I didn't like worrying about the kids being hit by a car. My family and I would absolutely rent this beach house again.
Manager response on 2017-07-25 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I love that swing too! It is a BIG HIT with everyone that stays there. So nice that your family was able to spread out and relax. Watching the horses antics is the icing on the cake. THANKS for visiting... come again soon!

Excellent Experience

Reviewed by Todd G. on 2017-07-31
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Location, Home, Views, Experience was First Class ...... Wild Horses rooming through the yard in the mornings and evenings was the icing on the cake.
Manager response on 2017-08-01 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Those horses are amazing to watch.. particularly when they are feeling playful. THANKS for the nice review. Come again soon.

1st time outer banks/4 wheel drive area

Reviewed by Benjamin G. on 2017-07-10
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Amazing! House was perfect, even beyond description. Everything was literally perfect. Laura was so on top of everything! Anything we needed, Bam! Done! The pics dont do the view and scenery justice. Absolutely stunning!
Manager response on 2017-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your nice review. We LOVE it when people LOVE their vacation! Please bring your family back for another visit to SEASIDE!

"Seaside" Fantastic Views! Pool Hot tub Game rm Linens 4x4 required. No pets

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Seaside

6BR, 6 Full 2 Half Baths. Sleeps 14. Three Living Areas, Pool Table, Huge Private Pool and Hot Tub. This home has no homes directly in front of it allowing for unobstructed ocean views. Just 3 miles off the hard road makes driving to town so easy.
This is the "Seaside" at its best—terrific views from every level of this luxurious home, situated right behind the oceanfront dune on the 4x4 beach. One Minute Walk over the dune to the beach!! Three living areas create multiple options for your family vacation. "Seaside" offers an upscale accommodation with six master bedrooms, six full baths and 2 half baths. Amenities include huge private pool, hot tub, pool table, ice-maker, second full refrigerator, multiple home theater systems, second dishwasher, ships watch, and wifi. New trex decking on level 3 for a comfortable cushy feel on bare feet!! :-) You will find many ways to unwind in any level of this wonderfully appointed home. Level three offers sumptuous leather seating, a home theater system with surround sound 42” HDTV, and well stocked kitchen with two dishwashers. The master suite on this level has a 40" smart tv with DVD, Jacuzzi tub and stunning ocean views from every vantage point. Up a half flight of stairs, you will find the ship’s watch with seating for four. Enjoy a game of poker or put a puzzle together. Level two opens in a cozy den with comfortable seating and more entertainment options, a 32" Smartv with DVD. Three master bedrooms all have king beds, private baths and direct deck access. The ocean views are still spectacular from this level... uninterrupted blue! But if you need diversion, the two east facing kings have 32" Smartvs. The first floor level has game room with pool table, wet bar, full size refrigerator, 65" smart TV with surround sound, HUGE private gated pool (14x28), cabana half bath, outside shower and hot tub. Two master bedrooms on this level boast private baths and duo bunk sets for a nice selection of sleeping arrangements. Other features of Seaside include; WiFi, laundry room, comfortable deck furniture, Nags Head Swing on level 2 deck, Pack’n’Play, libraries of games, videos and books, multiple TV’s and DVD’s and luxurious wood paneling. The owners have thought of everything, so bring your provisions and get ready to unwind and enjoy the delightful vacation available at Seaside. 6BR, 6 Full 2 Half Baths. Sleeps 14. Pool Table, Huge Private Pool and Hot Tub. This home has no homes directly in front of it allowing for unobstructed ocean views. Just 3 miles off the hard road makes driving to town so easy. "Seaside" is located on the stretch of beach where the cars driving by, will be diverted to the dune side of the beach. This means the cars will be behind the folks on the beach. The "lane shift" is from Memorial Day to Labor Day and from 9am to 5pm. Saturday Check in - 4x4 vehicle required - Linens and Towels provided - approximately 3 miles up the 4x4 beach - Pool and hot tub typically open June to end of Sept. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Two parking passes for the beach will be available for guest use. Save by booking directly. Visit Carova Cottages website: No graduation groups, parties, or events of any kind are allowed in this home. No smoking or vaping.
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Relaxation with a View

September 2024
, Mountville, PA Unknown

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Another fantastic stay - this vacation house is truly a gem. You can go from feeling the sand between your toes to unwinding by the pool, lounging in the porch swing, or relaxing on your very own private balcony. The breathtaking views will leave you in awe, and all your worries will simply melt away. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. If you can't find something, it means you probably don't need it! And for those who love to read, there's even a selection of Book of the Month books available for your enjoyment. I've completely lost track of how many times I've stayed here! I'm so thrilled to return next year! Counting down!

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Six years and counting!! We are so glad you love Seaside as much as we do! This home is PERFECT for any group, large or small with plenty of spaces to relax and unwind. I think once you find your "spot", it's such a joy to return to it every year. No worries about whether you'll like it when you KNOW you'll LOVE IT!

See you next year!

Family vacation 2024

August 2024
, Triangle, VA United States

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My family and I had a wonderful time we enjoyed the pool and the house was a perfect hang out spot for everyone youngest to oldest.

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THANKS so much. It was a little whirlwind vacation at the last minute! SO glad it all worked out for you and your family. :-)

Beautiful house, beautiful views, gorgeous weather

June 2024
, Troy, MI United States

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We had a wonderful Fourth of July week at Seaside, the location was perfect for our extended family! I love that we are off the beaten path and the kids / teens could choose from the beach, the ocean, the pool, the hot tub or the pool table. We were also lucky because the Euro cup (Soccer) was on we could watch that during downtime. It was so nice to not be in the busyness of the touristy areas. Laura mentioned we may see the wild horses while we were there, well, I don’t know if we had a lucky week or what but they were at the dune in front of our house daily! They even came up to our house next to our cars and we were able to watch them directly from above. Laura responded to me within minutes for my silly and easy questions. I wish I could attach photos to convince you how gorgeous this location is and how worth staying directly on the beach down a ways from the touristy chaos is worth every penny!

Great beach rental!

June 2024
, Alexandria, VA United States

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This house was great! Quick walk to the beach over the dunes, views are terrific, not too far from Corolla and more then enough room for our family. Carova Cottages was great to work with too. Highly recommend it!

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Seaside is a huge house too and great for a large family. Multiple living areas makes it easy to have many different activities happening all at the same time. The new decks make the outside VERY inviting and that ocean view from the living room just can't be beat!!

Always a blast!

September 2023
, Mountville, PA Unknown

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Beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. This house is everything you expect and more! You can go from sand in your toes to relaxing poolside to hot tubbing under the stars. Listen to the waves while reading on any number of the porches. Fully eguipped kitchen. This place is truly a gem! I guess that's why we keep coming back :)

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Mia, it has been FIVE YEARS!!! of vacations at Seaside!!! That's really amazing!

We are so glad you love this house. It really is a great house with everything you need!

See you next year!

Perfect getaway

August 2023
, Lancaster, OH Unknown

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Seaside seemed to be designed perfectly for my family of 13. Each bedroom having a private bath prevented many fights! A private pool and hot tub was the highlight for the young kids not ready for the surf. We loved the idea of a bit of isolation. driving in the beach everyday was a breeze and a very fun. The ability to stretch out was unique from any other beach we stayed at, it was like having a private beach. Overall, this was a perfect place to stay for a large group who just want to relax. You will not find a better management experience anywhere communication and flexibility with Laura was outstanding.

Manager's Response

LOL. I can almost picture the siblings fighting over the bathroom at home. NOT at Seaside though!! lol. We're so glad you have found your beach place. This made three years at Seaside right? I hope we'll see you back for year number four!! We'd love to have you again!

Happy Days in the OBX

July 2023
, Shelbyville, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

House was just as described and very clean. We were very happy with everything. Having two dishwashers and two refrigerators was very helpful for our large crew. Also, the fact that each bedroom has its own bathroom was wonderful. Our toddlers loved that the outside shower had warm water to rinse the sand off. The management team is excellent and were very prompt to answer our questions. We had a seafood boil catered to out to us by Outer Banks Boil Company, and it was delicious!! The views from this house are incredible. We watched dolphins swim just offshore daily and had horses in our backyard. The only thing I could criticize was the number of towels provided. However, in my experience with rental homes, that is always an issue. Knowing this we try to pack extra. With a washer and dryer available, it wasn't really a problem. I would also caution travelers with young children. The drivers on the beach are not always attentive and can drive quite fast, so you have the ocean in front of you and a busy road behind when you are at the beach. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would recommend this house to anyone who wants to enjoy the OBX.

Manager's Response

What a nice review. You have captured the essence of the week you can have at SEASIDE! Nice big house with plenty of private space for every guest. Fantastic views of the ocean and all that brings, birds, sea creatures, people!! And then top it off with horses!

The towels are a little ridiculous, agreed. I guess we could warn folks about the size... they are a little small. :-/ YES, the beach can be a little scary for the little folks so I am happy you mention it. We try to alert parents of small children about the beach road.. but it is hard to imagine until you are here. The one nice thing about the SEASIDE house is that the cars are always behind you. That section of beach has a lane shift so all cars are diverted to the dune side of the people. That is a big help! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back for some more "happy days in the OBX"!

Spectacular Seaside

September 2022
, Erie, PA Unknown

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

A wonderful home! Excellent location. Easy walk to the beach. Saw the horses several times and a couple even came up to our front steps. The house provided enough space for everyone, wonderful amenities, well stocked kitchen. The extra fridge in the game room came in very handy! The pool is a good size, larger than expected and the hot tub enabled us to soak in the stars at night. We've stayed with Carova Cottages the past 3 years and every year the management outdoes itself! They are always ready to answer any questions and resolve even the smallest of issues. Thank you, Laura! We would definitely recommend this house and stay here again.

Best vacation ever!

August 2022
, Linthicum, MD US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Wonderful location to have a family vacation. We went from the pool to the beach and back again. The whole family sat on the huge porch and enjoyed the amazing ocean breezes and beautiful sunrises. Great house!

Great place to stay

August 2022
, Homeworth, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have 3 families get together. We all have an amazing time. This place is absolutely amazing! Views are wonderful!

Great place to stay

August 2022
, Homeworth , OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have 3 families get together. We all have an amazing time. This place is absolutely amazing! Views are wonderful!

OBX vacation rental

July 2022
, Phoenix, AZ Unknown

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Excellent location and accommodations . House has all you need for a beach vacation. Highly recommend. Management company was excellent and responsive to every need . Certainly would book this property if available .

Best vacation in years, absolutely perfect!!

June 2022
, Kenna, WV United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our children are grown and this was the first family vacation we have had with all of us together in over 10 years. To say this place was perfect for our family is an understatement. This place has it all! Plenty of room to gather -open kitchen, dining and living room...The kitchen has any and everything you could need!

EVERY BEDROOM HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM!
-with a large group, this is a must! Also, all but the lower level bedrooms have deck access, with the Master offering a private deck. The upper and mid level decks offer a perfect view of the ocean. We spent our mornings out there watching dolphins and/or the wild horses that roam the area and the evenings listening to the waves crash late at night.

There several sitting areas throughout the house to allow everyone to spread out and have some space if need be.

The bottom floor has a wet bar, ice machine and full size refrigerator (a huge plus!), a pool table and sitting area. We spent most every night in this area playing pool and just enjoying each other’s company.

Included w/the house are beach chairs, 2 beach parking passes that allow you to simply load up a cooler and everything you want/need, drive, park and spend your day on the beach!

It would be very remiss of me not to mention Laura, she was absolutely wonderful to work with, answered all our questions and was so very nice.
Thank you for a wonderful experience!




Great house in a great location.

May 2022
, Croghan, NY US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved the secluded location of the house and driving on the beach was a breeze with 4 wheel drive. Spacious house with a nice pool and hot tub. Great direct view of the ocean from the house as well.

Great Property / Property Manager

October 2021
, East Earl, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We've enjoyed several stays in Carova Cottages rentals over the past 4 years and will continue to book OBX vacations with Laura because she's simply a great property manager. Our accommodations are always clean, kempt, well-stocked and, most important, in complete working condition. She always promptly responds to any question, from procedural clarifications to identifying the best local places to visit.

Beautiful view but needs a deep clean

August 2021
, Manassas , VA US

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
2
Location
4
Property condition
4

Overall, beautiful house and views of the ocean but a little disappointed with the cleanliness off the house, especially with covid. Needs a deep clean inside and out. The windows were so dirty that we had to clean them ourselves to enjoy the view from inside. The amount of spiders and webs outside were insane. Besides that it was a good, relaxing vacation.

Absolutely Perfect

July 2021
, Boston , MA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We booked Seaside for our family vacation. 14 of us, littles included, and you wouldn't know how many of us were there. The house is laid out beautifully, giving everyone their own space and a good amount of common space for gathering. The views are spectacular - I miss seeing the pelicans and dolphins every morning from the porch with my coffee. The house has everything you could need - literally - and I couldn't recommend this place more. Laura and David were wonderful, answering all questions right away and even providing on-the-spot directions for the beach turnoff. I hope we have the opportunity to go back. This place will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Meyer Vacation

June 2021
, Sidney, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was the best family vacation ever. My kids and grandkids said this was the best family vacation ever. We created a lot of memories to last forever. The most exciting thing other than the wild horses was the adventures rides on the beach.The house was wonderful and gave us all the room needed.

Peaceful amazing view

June 2021
, Morgantown, WV US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

If you’re idea of paradise is watching wild horses and dolphins from your dining room table while being 10 steps from the beach, this is your house!

Everything about the house and location was exactly what we were looking for.

Things to keep in mind:

*it is on a 4x4 area. You have to have 4 wheel drive and you have to deflate/inflate your tires. Takes some planning and thought process. Not hard. Just different.

*driving on the beach is different. But it’s so relaxing to just be out there.

* you’re 25 mins or so from a store

*the bedroom/bathroom situation is amazing for large groups

*great pool and hot tub

*would not be a good house for people who can’t easily maneuver stairs

*beach access is amazing

*property manager is fantastic to work with

*house is in great shape, well stocked kitchen and very clean

*decks have amazing views

If you’re on the fence and want to stay in this area, you won’t regret this house.

Perfect Getaway!

May 2021
, Waxhaw, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This house is extremely well equipped with everything you need to disconnect and enjoy a relaxing vacation. The kitchen is well stocked, the pool table was a huge hit with everyone and each room had extremely comfortable beds. The property management were excellent to work with and the house was spotless when we arrived. We also got to see the wild horses every single day!

Manager's Response

Thank you for your kind words. We try really hard to make everyone happy and relaxed. The amenities and floorplan at Seaside makes that job so easy!! :-)

Fall vacation on the beach

September 2020
, Pleasantville, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time at Seaside. Our first vacation to the 4 x 4 beach area. Laura was helpful from the very beginning with answering questions so we could decide on a house and location. She continued to be a help throughout the time of planning to come, always answering quickly. We came into Seaside during some bad weather and she kept us up to date on the conditions and the best time to drive up the beach. We were able to contact her during our stay also. When does this woman get a break? The house was a great place for our family to enjoy being together and have some down time. We enjoyed looking out at the beach, walking on the beach, building sand sculptures, and hearing the ocean. We saw 3 of the horses while arriving at our home and saw them several times throughout our stay around the house and on the beach. The kids even saw the fall foal that had been born a few days before! Definitely would recommend this house and Carova Cottage Rentals. The house was comfortable and plenty of space to move around. They had dinnerware that was beach themed which my family loved. We had planned on using paper plates but ended up using these dishes most of the time. The kids loved the pool table. We all enjoyed sitting in the top floor living room playing games and being able to see the ocean at the same time. We hated to see our time come to an end. Many thanks to Carova Cottage Rentals, Laura and the cleaning crew for making our stay so wonderful.

Great trip

July 2020
, Huntingtown, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Seaside has all the amenities that you need, the kitchen was very well stocked and each bedroom has a full bathroom which is fantastic. You can drink your coffee in the morning on the top deck and watch the sunrise and see the horses. The 4wd beach wasn't an issue for our suburban, however your vehicle needs to have adequate ground clearance as the sand can get quite deep in spots. Bring a shovel just in case as I did but didn't need it. We are already looking forward to our next trip!

Manager's Response

We are so pleased you didn't need that shovel!!! It is a good idea to have one though just in case. Seaside has a pretty good access with only one or two spots where you grab the "uh - oh" grab bar in the car. !! It is an adventure all the way through, with many experiences that will last a lifetime. Driving on the sand, visits from wild horses, porpoises, pelicans, and then all that the ocean can offer. Sunny days on the beach is just the beginning.

Great Trip!

June 2020
, Frederick, MD United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a really nice trip and loved the house. The only suggestions would be - outside picnic table on one of the decks, better coffee makers (Keurig didn't work at all and other one barely worked) and better internet. There was basically no internet the entire week.

Manager's Response

THANKS for coming to SEASIDE! Sorry you found some items not working. We found out from the NEXT guest that the Keurig wasn't working and took a replacement over to her immediately. ALSO, sorry to hear about your internet issues. I wish you had let us know about these things while you were there... we would have been happy to help. I will take the picnic table suggestion to the owner.

New experience

June 2020
, Follansbee, WV US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

beautiful, relaxing,breathtaking,the views in the house of the ocean and the horses running on the beach were amazing. The hkuse was very large and spacious fitting 13 of us with room ro spare. There are little spaces to get away from everyone and each bedroom which were large had own bathrooms which were large with balcony in each room the 1st floor is perfect for kids qith bunkbeds and a trundle. There were toys and highchair if needed. Games books magazines for those rainy day. Our week rained 4 days hard and we still enjoyed the house. The hottub was used alot. The pool we never got to use it was freezing. There is a pool table that got used. The kitchen was stocked. Watching the 6 black mustangs run down the beach breathtaking. I wasn't a fan of all the horse poop around the house. The beach is difficult to walk over the dune if your older but we just drove our truck over and parked it. Im not a fan of driving the beach in the dark. We went to town one night and its the cutest with little shops and bike rentals. Atv tours.

Manager's Response

Wow, you managed to mention most all of the joys of living at SEASIDE. :-) I was really worried during your week that we might never see the sun again. THANKFULLY, it showed up to give you all some idea of the beach life! We are always so grateful when a guest with limited mobility can get to the beach.. MANY folks can't get over the dunes to get to the sea, so that is the beauty of our beach. EVERYONE can enjoy it, no matter what! IT sounds like you all had a great time and I sure do hope you will return. WE love it when folks are so helpful upon departure. You all ROCKED it!

Corova 2020

June 2020
, Morganton, NC US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

It was a wonderful house, very clean and with lots of amenities. Amazing view of the ocean and the horses that roam freely.

Manager's Response

THANKS for your nice review. I think that stretch of beach has some of the best views in Carova. So glad you enjoyed your stay!

Seaside

August 2019
, Sandy Hook, Connecticut United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Was the perfect home for us to rent. The locaiton was great. Not too far down the beach which made trips off the beach easy. Laura was very attentive to our special needs. Would recommend Carova Cottages to anyone.

Manager's Response

We are so glad you liked Seaside! It is close enough to town and far enough for the adventure of driving on the beach. We'd love to have you return.

THANK you for your nice review!

End of Summer vacation

August 2019
, Easton, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The home was great, and very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. We have stayed in several houses in the 4wd area, this was the cleanest thus far. The tap water was even good. I would recommend this home and rental company.

Manager's Response

Thank you so much. Seaside kitchen is very well stocked with everything you will need for making a delicious meal.. just add food! We strive to keep our houses clean throughout the season and from your kind words, it sounds like we are succeeding!

End of Summer vacation

August 2019
, EASTON, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The home was great, and very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. We have stayed in several houses in the 4wd area, this was the cleanest thus far. The tap water was even good. I would recommend this home and rental company.

Manager's Response

Thank you so much. Seaside kitchen is very well stocked with everything you will need for making a delicious meal.. just add food! We strive to keep our houses clean throughout the season and from your kind words, it sounds like we are succeeding!

Everything I'd hoped for and more...

May 2019
, Christiansburg, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our stay here was absolutely dreamy. The home was clean and well-stocked. The view from the living room was stunning (ocean views all around), and we were lucky to see the wild horses everywhere during our stay. We overheard some folks saying they hadn't seen so many of the horses as they had this year, so we were beyond lucky.

This was our first time on a 4X4 beach. I was a little worried about getting stuck in the sand, but we never did. We drove a 4-Runner and a Jeep Wrangler and were just fine.

Definitely going to visit again!

Manager's Response

The horses tend to stay out near the beach when the wind is off the land. So we must have been having westerly winds that week. I agree that those views are pretty astounding. All you see is BLUE! :-)

Amazing!

September 2018
, Greensboro, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Wow! This house was amazing. 8 adults and 6 children under the age of 6 years old (4 pack n' plays in use) just spent an awesome week here.

For travelers with children, the house is perfect. Kids' books, movies, toys, beds downstairs and tv setup where they can watch said movies (very soundproof from the playrooms while we were upstairs), and even plasticware/cups for the kiddos to use - as a parent I felt very comfortable having the kids here. The gate to the pool locks from the inside so young children can't wander in and the dune keeps a nice barrier between the house and the 4x4 beach/road/ocean. We'd spend the morning at the beach, the afternoon at the pool, throw on a movie, and the kids were exhausted and asleep early. Every shower was an outdoor shower after the pool.

The views were awesome, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the ice machine downstairs kept us happy after bedtime. The beach closet has chairs, toys, and even a beach wagon you can use to haul it all down the sand.

We saw wild horses wandering in the yard, down our road, and on the beach every day. Amazing.

The owner (Laura) was very receptive and communicative. Hurricane Florence kept us away one day and Laura let us know as soon as the evacuation was lifted and the house was okay. We couldn't find a broom and she sent one over that day.

Can't recommend it enough - a whole different beach experience.

4th of July at Seaside

June 2018
, Woodbine, Maryland United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
2
Property condition
4

Overall a great vacation

Manager's Response

I am glad you enjoyed your vacation despite the internet outage that plagued that stretch of beach that week. :-(

I hope you were able to see the fireworks! They have a nice display at Heritage Park every year.. they would be about the size of a quarter in the southern sky. The view of the ocean is pretty stupendous though, only 100 feet! :-)

I hope you and your family will come visit Carova again. We would love to have you!

Our stay at seaside

August 2017
, Cuyahoga Falls, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The home was very nice and clean. The proximity to the ocean was extremely close just over a sand dune and you were there. Laura did an excellent job at answering all our questions and was available all the time. I would highly recommend this home.

Manager's Response

THANKS Doug. I hope you and your lovely family will come again. We enjoyed having you.

Excellent Experience

July 2017
, Naples, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Location, Home, Views, Experience was First Class ...... Wild Horses rooming through the yard in the mornings and evenings was the icing on the cake.

Manager's Response

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Those horses are amazing to watch.. particularly when they are feeling playful. THANKS for the nice review. Come again soon.

Just perfect

July 2017
, Glen Richey, PA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a group of 14 people stay with 6 of them being kids. This house was absolutely perfect!! There was never a time where we thought I wish this house had.....because it literally had everything you could think of. The three floors provided space to have alone time and not be on top of each other. The views were beautiful and the swing on the second floor was a great place to rock my baby back to sleep. We saw the horses every morning and on our last day there they were right behind our house. The pool and hot tub were a hit with the kids and the closeness of the beach was a hit with the adults. The 4x4 beach took a while to get used to. I didn't like worrying about the kids being hit by a car. My family and I would absolutely rent this beach house again.

Manager's Response

I love that swing too! It is a BIG HIT with everyone that stays there. So nice that your family was able to spread out and relax. Watching the horses antics is the icing on the cake. THANKS for visiting... come again soon!

1st time outer banks/4 wheel drive area

July 2017
, Wolcott, CT United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Amazing! House was perfect, even beyond description. Everything was literally perfect. Laura was so on top of everything! Anything we needed, Bam! Done! The pics dont do the view and scenery justice. Absolutely stunning!

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your nice review. We LOVE it when people LOVE their vacation! Please bring your family back for another visit to SEASIDE!

Great Thanksgiving!

November 2016
, Charlottesville, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We rented Seaside for the week of Thanksgiving 2016. There were only 4 of us, so the house was probably too big for us, but the location and hot tub made it a perfect choice.

The house and hot tub was very clean and the kitchen well-appointed (even had 2 dishwashers).

The number of levels allowed us to separate when desired and the spaciousness of the living room / dining room / kitchen allowed plenty of space to all congregate.

The rental staff was efficient and easy to work with, using email and text to communicate and handle documents and payment.

The views from all windows and decks were beautiful and we enjoyed relaxing on the porch swing and rocking chairs on the decks.

Wifi was fast and stable, and we all enjoyed the pool table and large-screen TV while playing.

Amazing week at Seaside!

October 2016
, Hadley, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Mere words can not describe our stay at Seaside. The house was beautiful and perfectly located. Our stay was delayed by hurricane Matthew, but with the help of the property managers, Laura and David James, we found a place to stay for two nights until we could get to "Seaside". Laura is excellent at what she does and has a way of making you feel like you are her only guest! She made us feel so welcome and hoping for return visits!We would highly recommend using "Carova Cottages" to anyone wanting to experience the 4x4 beach at Carova!The highlights for our stay, were the beautiful views from all the windows and decks and the surprise visit from one of the wild horses that came right to our back door! Truly amazing!! Thank you so much Laura and David!!

Wonderful Retreat Space and Experience!

October 2016
, Charlottesville, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We stayed at Carova Cottages during an off peak time and truly enjoyed ourselves. The home exceeded our expectations. The pool was clean and view was spectacular. The property manager, Laura, was very accessible and accommodating. We also had 3 Mustang sightings at the property. It was a very relaxing trip and I would recommend the home to anyone!

Fabulous vacation!!!!

September 2016
, Granville, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

First time to Corolla and would definitely return to the same rental. Beautiful home and view was amazing. Carova Cottages was wonderful to work with, I highly recommend this rental home.

great house for laid back vacation

July 2016
, Rocky River, OH United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

we had a great time. we grilled every night. there are to many people at the nearest area for dinning so for us we loved just hanging out

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Summer Paws

The owners of this home continue to improve it every year. Their touches include NEW paint, flooring, dining set, living room furniture, rugs, flat screen tvs in every bedroom, outside seating, extended level one deck, picnic table and more!

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2180 Sandfiddler Road
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 31' 8.454" N, 75° 51' 50.382" W
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Everything You Need for a Perfect Vacation

Reviewed by Scott F. on 2024-10-02
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Convenient and easy to make a reservation and communicate any questions/requests with the host. Received all the information needed to know exactly what to bring, arrival/departure expectations, and how to use the amenities. Cannot speak highly enough of the host and cannot think of a more prefect way to spend a week on the beach than SummerPaws - 5 minute walk (you can drive as well) to watch a sunrise or a sunset on the beach or otherwise enjoy the ocean; 5 to 7 minute walk to the local volunteer fire department to buy t-shirts, ice and other goodies; a hot tub and a pool for those times when you feel like staying closer to the house; a fantastic screened-in outdoor eating area off the uppermost level (enjoyed most of our meals there); and, most importantly for us, SummerPaws is a focal point for wild horse activity! The horses love hanging out all around the yard at SummerPaws. Was amazing! Highly, highly recommend SummerPaws as the place to stay for anyone wanting to vacation on Carova Beach.
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
WOW, what a nice review. Summer Paws does have it all doesn't it? The horses love that yard! So you don't really have to go anywhere ... just lounge by the pool/hot tub and wait for their visits. :-) But if you want to venture elsewhere, it is a short walk/drive to the beach /firehall / Currituck Sound! You only forgot one thing... the relaxation that comes with hearing the pounding surf and feeling the pull of an afternoon nap! It wouldn't be complete without those!

Repeat Stay FANTASTIC!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-08-19
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First and foremost this place is CLEAN! That is the main reason we return because I know that this house is very very clean, including all of the upholstered furniture. Laura and her husband are extremely available and attentive should any issues pop up which is a rare and much appreciated.
Manager response on 2024-11-17 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We LOVE your review!! :-) We work hard to make sure all of the houses are clean for our guests. It's important!! And we also LOVE our repeat guests. What is this? YEAR four? <3

Love our week at Summer Paws every year!!

Reviewed by Randy P. on 2024-07-22
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This is our 4th year staying at Summer Paws, and we can't wait for our 5th! The location is great, and we feel right at home in this beautiful cottage. The house offers everything we need for a perfect vacation: a pool, hot tub, beach chairs, games for all ages, smart TVs in every bedroom, grill, screened in porch, outside shower, washer/dryer, and so much more. Our sweet english bulldog, Berta Mae, has come with us every year and loves Carova just as much as we do. We also have had horses visit every year, which we love!! Thank you for sharing your piece of Carova heaven with our family!! See you next year!

Amazing stay !!

Reviewed by Brian W. on 2024-07-08
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Laura was very helpful and answered all questions. The location was great. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only thing I would suggest is to have manuals or directions for things like hot tub and pool if something is wrong.
Manager response on 2024-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your review. I remember we had some trouble with the hot tub being in economy mode during your stay. That happens when you press more than one button at a time!! So it's just a matter of using one finger on one hand to change the heat/jets, just so it doesn't accidentally get put in Economy mode. Maybe we should have a placard for when it accidentally happens. Pool operation on the other hand is definitely not something we should have anyone but the licensed pool operator handle. I hope you didn't encounter any trouble with the pool! Anyway, we hope you enjoyed your stay and will come again!!

Our favorite week of the year

Reviewed by Courtney S. on 2024-07-29
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We love this rental and have used it year over year. The house is always so clean and well supplied. It's the most peaceful and restorative week of the year for our family.

Summer Paws Is Not Horsin’ Around

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-06-13
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Oh, where to begin....Summer Paws is AMAZING and holds a very special place in our hearts! If you’re looking for a low-key, laidback, quiet place to stay - look no further than Summer Paws. This was our 2nd year in a row at Summer Paws as the house is perfect for our family of 4 and 2 fur babies! We loved our week so much last year that we decided to stay for 2 this year! The house is clean, well maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The horses visited every day and we even had a few sightings of a beautiful albino deer. This house is so perfectly located that you can easily walk to and from the beach if you don’t want to pack up and drive back and forth every time. We’ve worked with both property managers Laura and David between this year and last and they are both the absolute best!! So down to earth, kind and responsive. Already looking forward to 2025 ��
Manager response on 2024-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I'm glad you love Summer Paws and YAY for returning for the third year! Summer Paws is the perfect house for a small family!! That level one deck area is always shady and breezy. Such a nice place to hang out for an afternoon of pool and fun! You are so nice!! We LOVE our repeat guests!!

Awesome week at summer paws

Reviewed by Randy P. on 2021-07-27
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My family and I loved the cottage, the view, lots of horses visited, and location. Also Ms.James took such great care of us through the entire renting/staying process. She kept a check on us via text through the entire week, just to make sure we were good and had everything we needed.Hoping we can rent summer paws again for our vacation next year!

Summer Paws vacation at it's best!

Reviewed by Randy P. on 2022-07-26
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This was our 2nd year in a row, staying at Summer Paws for our weeks vacation.The cottage is located right at the beach,super clean and well stocked. We love the swimming pool too. I would recommend this cottage to anyone. The property manager, Laura James makes the entire process of renting so easy. She also communicates with you and checks on us to make sure we are comfortable and have everything we need. She is awesome!! In fact I am getting ready to contact her now about our 3rd stay at Summer Paws next summer. Great place,great people, great times!

Carova Crazy!

Reviewed by Thomas Z. on 2022-09-25
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Love ❤️

2nd Time.

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-06-27
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This was our second time at Summer Paws and it was just as good as the first. We’d originally stayed in 2019 and were set for 2020 and we all know how that went! Aside from a different color the house was as clean and welcoming as we remembered.
Manager response on 2023-06-29 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice review. You know when you come back the second time and your vacation is as lovely as the first one was, it's a keeper!! Summer Paws is perfect for the smaller family group. Plus it is so private and secluded. I have you down for same time next year! 51 weeks and counting! :-)

Another Awesome vacation at summer paws

Reviewed by Randy P. on 2023-07-18
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This was our 3rd summer in a row vacationing at Summer paws cottage, and hope to continue renting it each summer. It fits our families needs and wants perfectly.
Manager response on 2023-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your nice review. Summer Paws is the best right? We're so happy you have found your spot.. your happy place. It will only be 51 weeks before you can be back!!

Extremely clean and Perfect!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-08-22
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We have stayed in Carova for several years and this was our first experience with Carova Cottages. Laura was extremely responsive, available and helpful. The property was perfect for our week and I was blown away at how clean and maintained this house was. The house was well fit with amenities and supplies. We stayed for a week and contacted Laura on the first day to rebook for next year. Thank you!
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So funny... when we get a call the first day it may mean good or it may mean uh-oh. It was so cool that this was not only good, but "I'm not waiting a minute longer before I book this home for next year!!" Lol LOVE IT!! We'll see you in 2024!!

Great stay

Reviewed by Jill J. on 2023-07-18
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Laura was amazing and very responsive when contacted prior to our stay and during.
Manager response on 2023-07-19 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hey, that is my job. We try very hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible!! Thanks for your nice words!! Hope you liked Summer Paws! It's a great house!

Beach Trip June 2023

Reviewed by Courtney S. on 2023-06-22
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We had an amazing experience, and Laura has always been so helpful and kind. We had a wonderful time this year with our three children and fur baby!
Manager response on 2023-06-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your review! We hope you will keep coming back to Summer Paws. It is the perfect house for a small family and fur baby!

2nd stay even better then the first!!

Reviewed by Nicole M. on 2017-09-20
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This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at Summer Paws! I can't say enough good things about this house! We have 4 young kids that range in age from 13 - 4! There is something for everyone at Summer Paws! We noticed several great improvements with the new ownership! The deck underneath the house is awesome! We spent many nights playing corn hole and grilling! At one point a horse even fell asleep underneath on the deck!! We saw horses every day! So much fun!! There were a ton of sand toys and a great big sun tent (that had seen some wear but still worked awesome) that we used every day at the beach! Laura was so great! Always there to help with recommendations and going the extra mile to make sure everything is just right! We travel all the way from Mn and it is so nice to have such a fabulous house to stay at! We plan to travel back to Corova every other year and will only book with Corova Cottages!!
Manager response on 2017-09-21 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much Nicole. I was glad to meet you and your family. What a nice tribute to Summer Paws! The owners have put some thought into the improvements, and it seems the lower level deck is the new favorite!! :-) I am so pleased you will return to Carova Cottages and Summer Paws. Build those memories!!

Wonderful!!!

Reviewed by Amy F. on 2017-10-05
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We had an amazing time at summer paws it was the perfect size for our family and really made us feel at home. We had everything that we needed for our stay and everyone was willing to work with us to make our trip fantastic! The manager was so wonderful and really made this trip a breeze. Only thing that we had a little trouble with was we have small children and the 4x4 beach was tough with them wanting to play and run but that was nothing against summer paws.
Manager response on 2017-10-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your nice review. Summer Paws really is the perfect house for a small family. It has EVERYTHING you need and some things you didn't know you needed!! :-) This beach is tough with young kids. I hope you were able to enjoy it anyway. The weather sure was PERFECT! Come again soon!

Summer Paws Review

Reviewed by Anna M. on 2018-07-04
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We had a great week a Summer Paws! It was a perfect family vacation, the house was clean an comfortable and we were steps away from the beach. I can't wait to come back.
Manager response on 2018-07-05 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
SO glad you enjoyed your stay. We offer a repeat guest discount for your next visit. :-)

Nice stay in Summer Paws

Reviewed by Chris H. on 2018-07-01
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good overall stay. Only issue for me was that i wish there were some first level storage, but we managed our kayaks and equipment and jeep pieces (doors, top). Vacation rental in a great location.
The home clean and in good shape. The vacation rental management staff was helpful
Manager response on 2018-07-05 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi Chris, The lower level storage is a good idea, but is probably not going to happen because this area is such a low crime district! Theft is just not an issue here since we are so far away from everything! That is what makes the vacation so relaxing! Hope you will come again. We would be happy to host your family!

Great Getaway

Reviewed by Suzi K. on 2018-05-22
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We had an excellent time spending a week away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Mom, dad and our 10 month old daughter truly enjoyed Summer Paws. The property was clean and well maintained. It was as closely baby proofed as a non-baby proofed house was. There are some games and puzzles for rainy days, as well as direct TV. Next time, we'd bring more to keep the baby occupied because pouring rainy days were a little rough. It was too cool for the pool, but the hot tub was perfect. The kitchen had pretty much every thing we needed. We brought our own crockpot to make freezer meals, which worked out very well. In the future, we would be better planned for the beach driving; tire gauge, quarters for air, etc... We would also be more mindful of the tide times. We would very much recommend this to friends, we already have.
Manager response on 2018-05-24 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your nice review. I'll put your suggestions about having a tire gauge and quarters on my website. SOON we are supposed to have an air-up station at the end of the hard road. Hoping that comes true for 2018, but we are on island time!! LOL. 2019!! ?? In the meantime, I think the county is going to put some pumps in the Heritage Park. We'll stay tuned on that one. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws.

Amazing Get Away

Reviewed by Caroline B. on 2018-07-11
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Perfect house for a relaxing beach vacation. Great views, close beach access, updated interior. Picture perfect retreat.
Manager response on 2018-07-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi Caroline, Summer Paws is a perfect place for relaxation. Just a stone's throw from the access for easy walk to the beach. OR drive. Let me know how we can improve our clean.... we strive for five star ratings. Hope you will come again.

Favorite house in 14 years of Carova vacations.

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-07-20
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We loved everything about this house. The house has been beautifully decorated and seemed to have everything we needed. It’s clear the owners are invested in taking care of this house and providing a first rate vacation experience. The bottom deck is especially inviting and opens up another area to enjoy. Quick tip, back your vehicle close to the deck and always put the rope up! Horse hooves on deck boards @ 4 in the morning can be a little disconcerting. �� The area is quiet and an easy drive or walk to the beach. The pool is wonderful and the screened in porch off the top floor was great for all meals or just sitting. The desk area in the living room was immediately taken over by our 8 year old artist in residence daughter. She enjoyed being able to color and draw in her own spot. We also have become avid fans of Goblit Gobblers! Don’t know, you’ll just have to go and find out. This isn’t our first rental with Carova Cottages, Laura & David couldn’t be nicer and have always been quick to help if there is an issue.
Manager response on 2019-07-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOVE that you are returning and that this home is your favorite after FOURTEEN YEARS of trying! :-)

Summer Paws

Reviewed by Victoria P. on 2019-08-21
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Awesome cottage, was equipped for all our needs. Loved being 5 minutes away from the beach. Will be coming back next year!!
Manager response on 2019-09-11 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
And we can't wait to have you. THANKS for all the work you did upon departure. You are a gem!

Stayed 7/27-8/4/19

Reviewed by Carly H. on 2019-08-08
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We love love love Summer Paws, this was our 2nd year at summer paws. It’s literally perfect for our family. It’s clean, cozy & only a short walk to the ocean! We really have nothing but great things happen here. The owner obviously cares about their property & the management is the best I’ve seen in the service industry. Our trip couldn’t have went better, the only things that were brought up were when our grass was cut everything blew into the pool area & pool, and they didn’t blow it back out & there was pet hair from the last person still lingering but we have pets & love that we have an option to bring one year & it really wasn’t horrible.. really hard to complain when your surroundings are beauty & love! Ty so much & we will definitely be back!!!
Manager response on 2019-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws. This owner has done a great job of making everything perfect. The grass clippings did cause a bit of work for the pool operator LOL!! No way to avoid it though since outside that pool fence would be overrun by the wild cherries and blackberries. I hope you are planning your next trip.. and don't forget to look for a lot next time. We like permanent residents and your line of work would be PERFECT here! ;-)

Beware of policy! Absolutely no benevolence.

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-09-10
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Hurricane Dorian interrupted our vacation causing catastrophic floods, tornadoes, etc. The governor issued a complete mandatory evacuation, so we were only able to stay 1 night out of the 7 nights we booked. I asked the property manager (Laura) if they offered any type of reimbursement, since there was a mandatory evacuation for the entire week. She advised that we go against orders and sent me a to-do list for “riding out” a hurricane (stock up on non perishables, bolt down furniture, prepare to be stuck for a while)... I told her that I wouldn’t put my family’s life at stake over attempting to finish our “vacation” by riding out a life threatening natural disaster. A man up the beach actually lost his life the day we were leaving! She told me that they were not worried about our situation and that it was our choice to leave, and emphasized that they have a ZERO refund policy, and that even if the house burned down from a fire, there would be no refund.
I didn’t purchase travel insurance, so that part was our mistake, but it baffles me that neither the property manager nor the owner were willing to have mercy during such an event and a mandatory evacuation! And that she would go as far as advising her guests to “ride it out” rather than putting their safety first!

I personally won’t be renting this house again or going through Carova Cottages in the future, because I care about who my money is going to- and it’s clear that they put the money above the well being of their guests.
Manager response on 2019-09-11 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Both of the statements that we 1) advised this guest to "ride out" the storm and 2) that we would not issue a refund if the house burned down are completely false. We advised all of our guests to stay tuned to the local authorities for direction and told them we would be keeping them informed in the event that there was a mandatory evacuation. We gave them information that is typically received as helpful for weathering a storm. At the time, we were at least going to get a storm, but the hurricane was five days out. This guest arrived on Sunday, spent two days worrying about the coming hurricane and then left on Tuesday. So she spent two nights, not one as she states. The Evacuation order for our county was issued on Wednesday a day after she left. The hurricane arrived on Friday, so at no time was this guest ever going to be stranded or endangered. We did offer to allow this guest to return to the house this fall for a finish up of the days she missed. That was a VERY unusual offer, but we were trying to appease her and are not completely without heart. She replied by telling us that a fall visit was not good for her. She wanted the replacement days to be next year!! So our "mercy" was just not merciful enough. We advise all guests to purchase travel insurance. We warn them repeatedly in all of our communications that hurricanes are not our responsibility. This guest continues to think that they are.

Summer Paws, Carova NC.

Reviewed by Darlene S. on 2020-07-14
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Outstanding stay.
Manager response on 2020-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much. I hope you and your lovely family will come again. It was a pleasure having you. :-)

Fantastic Getaway

Reviewed by Austin M. on 2020-06-10
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We had a wonderful time in Carova staying at Summer Paws. The house is perfect for a single couple or family. It has all the amenities you would need, especially in the kitchen. Also, it is great to have personalized attention from Laura who quickly responds to any questions.
Manager response on 2020-06-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We LOVE it when folks LOVE their vacation! I hope you will return to Summer Paws. It really is a nice quiet spot! THANKS for your nice words!

Cute house not too far from the beach

Reviewed by Jodi S. on 2020-08-19
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Summer Paws saved us from a June without Carova when we had to cancel our other stay out of an abundance of caution when this madness hit back in March. THANK YOU to Carova Cottages (best rental company in OBX!) for finding this little cutie so that we could get our toes in the sand after all. We are spoiled, as we usually rent Sands of Time from the same company and it is ocean front. This property was clean for sure and just a short drive over the dunes. The beds are a bit firm but everyone is different on that. The kitchen could use a bit more stocking with plates etc. but we made due. Great outdoor shower, cute pool. Water purifier could be beefed up but that's getting picky. Overall great house for a small family get together. And again, can't say enough positive things about the rental company! (oh and yes, the horse really are RIGHT THERE!)
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL.. The horses are definitely RIGHT THERE. They love Summer Paws. I am glad we could get you into a house after all the mess with the beginning of the season and Covid. The houses were snatched up so quickly once we opened back up! Summer Paws fills the niche of the small group looking for a smaller home with pool and tub, and all the other things you get in the bigger home, just on a half size scale. !! So glad you could make it after all. The theft of our spring was madness. Hope we can get this out of the way for 2021!

GREAT NEIGHbors!!!

Reviewed by Lori D. on 2020-08-21
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amazing vacation with our family! What really made it special and different were the horses that came to visit us almost every day. They were the same 3 horses that came to the house all week. If you want to see more horses I suggest you drive on the beach close to sunset or earlier in the morning. Another really cool thing was driving on the beach. Our house was perfectly located right next to the beach access, which was perfect when we wanted to drive back to the house mid day to go to the bathroom or grab something that we needed. This is not an ideal location if you want to quickly run into town for groceries, go to a restaurants, or do any activities other then sitting on a beach or driving around looking for horses. The house is situated about 9-10 miles away from a paved road meaning if you need to get into the main town, you are looking at a good 35 mins just to get off the beach. This was great for our family due to COVID, but in the future we plan on staying in the 4x4 section but definitely closer to the paved roads. The house was great, so clean and nicely decorated. The enclosed deck was a plus at night when we ate dinner out there, or played games at the table. The kitchen was well stocked, I only wish there was a pancake griddle. The upper deck to the left off the kitchen had amazing sunset views. The laundry room was so convenient to have and we all enjoyed the bottom deck as we rinsed off our bodies from the sand and then had a refreshing swim in the pool. The lounge chairs around the pool were great! My only suggestion would be to put small stones in front of the house instead of just sand as the weeds were tall, and there was a lot of poison ivy coming out of the fence around the pool area and right next to the driveway. This is definitely a perfect house to stay in if you want a relaxing beach week with hardly any crowds. However, miles down closer to the paved roads definitely gets more crowded with trucks. WE LOVE SUMMER PAWS!!
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi And thanks for your nice review! Summer Paws is almost 9 miles north of the end of the paved road.. and YES that can take some time. It is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing for the privacy, seclusion and quiet, but yup, it's a bit of a drive at 15mph to get off the beach. If you go EARLY before folks are on the beach, it can be much quicker at 35mph. We live 7 miles up and that seems a nice happy medium! ;-) Sorry about the weeds. We have that area mowed about once a month, so I will have to up that schedule.. and include an "inside the pool area" weed wacking. LOVE the title of your review. The NEIGHbors here say come again!

Perfect, Private, Pup Friendly Getaway!

Reviewed by Rebecca M. on 2020-10-06
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We absolutely loved our week at Summer Paws. The house has more than you could possibly need to enjoy your beach vacay to the fullest- pool, hot tub, grill, lots of deck seating, beach chairs, corn hole, games, puzzles, movies and more! Kitchen fully equipped to do a week’s worth of cooking. You’re on the beach within a 5 minute walk or a 1 minute drive. Our communication with Laura was quick and easy. She was super responsive with any questions. WiFi/cell service was pretty spotty even with the house instructions for router/connection tips, but I personally didn’t find this to be an issue. You’re on vacation! Unplug and RELAX. This house met and went beyond our expectations, and we may just make it a yearly tradition!

Another Great Week!

Reviewed by David L. on 2021-06-30
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Thanks for another great week in Carova! House was clean and very comfortable. Looking forward to next year!

Vacation

Reviewed by Alisa F. on 2016-06-07
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Loved the house and the location. It was a great experience.

Family Trip

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-08-23
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We enjoyed our stay at Summer Paws. Laura was very helpful with questions we had. Location was perfect for us. Far enough down the beach that you did not have many day trippers and a short walk from the house to the beach. The property could use some upgraded furnishings. The mattresses are not comfortable (much better with the mattress pad) and the dinning set has seen better days. We loved the pool, used it every day. Loved the screened in area on the top deck. Loved the lay out of the house. Great view of sunrise and sunset from the deck. Plenty of star gazing. Horses came to visit almost everyday as well as deer, frogs and a snake!
Manager response on 2017-03-20 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your review. NEW updates for 2017 season include new dining room set, new mattresses, new directv flat screen tv's in every room, new coffee table, extended decking on level 1, hall carpets replaced. NEW owner has made many improvements to the furnishings and decor! :-)

Family Time at the Beach

Reviewed by Kevin W. on 2016-08-02
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For my family it worked out well. Although the beach travel to and from the house kept us from any unnecessary trips - returning to Corolla for groceries on only 2 occasions. So we occupied our time with beach and pool activities

Sand glorious Sand

Reviewed by Joanne J. on 2016-09-27
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Everything was perfect. Yes there is sand. Sand on the beach, on the dunes and on your toes. Clean, quiet and away from the crowds. Remote but with all the comforts of home. Bring your family and the dog because all are welcome. A rare little piece of paradise.
If you are looking to go out for dinner every night or shop with the tourists you may want to stay closer to Duck. If you want privacy and seclusion this is the area for you. See you in 2017! Dan, Joanne and Ripple
And Laura you are great! Thanks for everything! Every question i had from towels to weather conditions were answered within minutes.
I would love a gas grill next year ;)

Best vacation ever!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-07-26
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The house was great, really nice and clean, we got to enjoy watching the wild horses come up to the house every day. Laura and David were a pleasure to deal with and provided many tips and suggestions. There is a 3 min walk to the beach and if you wake up early you can be alone on the beach enjoying the sunrise with the wild horses.

A Huge Fan!!!

Reviewed by Candee C. on 2016-09-25
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My 2 children and large dog visited the Outer Banks for the very first time this past August and stayed on Corova Beach in Summer Paws. I plan to return to Corova Beach every year, God willing, and would most definitely stay at Summer Paws. There was more than enough room for us with opportunity for 2-4 additional people. The house was beautiful, so cozy and very clean, offered privacy with no houses on top of it, very short walk to the beach, great ocean breeze being in the 2nd row, loved, loved, loved the top story screened in dining area, very accommodating to our beloved dog stocked with food and water bowls and mat, attractive to the wild horses that visited us twice that we saw, amazing property managers, Laura and David. who sympathized and helped immensely when my son lost his ONLY eye glasses and my daughter her ONLY retainers in the ocean on the SAME day and we needed to make emergency purchases from home and ship to an alternate location Corolla, great laundry room which came in handy, like new appliances, including the washer, dryer and dishwasher - I could go on and on as I hated to leave Summer Paws. It was very inviting and offered everything that we wanted and needed this family vacation! After staying on Carova Beach, I can not imagine staying anywhere else. The 4x4 experience was very exciting and exactly the environment I prefer - more relaxed, close to the ocean, 1 minute drive ONTO the beach and thrilling drive up and down the beach, all while being close to the town of Corolla with groceries, gift shops, restaurants, family friendly activities and more.

Great Vacation!!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-09-02
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Great house and perfect location! Close to volunteer fire department where you get ice and just a very short, less than 1 min, drive to the beach. The pool was clean and very refreshing! There was a wonderful breeze from every porch. Very clean and homey feel. My only suggestion to the homeowner would be to upgrade the mattresses. They were not the worst I have ever slept on but they weren't the most comfortable either, even with the mattress toppers. Overall though wonderful vacation home and I would not hesitate to recommend this property to a anyone and plan to rent again in the future!!
Manager response on 2017-03-20 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you so much for the review. We have replaced the mattresses!! NEW updates for 2017 season also include a new dining room set, new directv flat screen tv's in every room, new coffee table, extended decking on level 1. NEW owner has made many improvements to the furnishings and decor! :-)

We love summer paws

Reviewed by Heather P. on 2017-06-27
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This was our fourth summer staying at the Home known as summer paws. We love this home. We have three little boys ages one, three and seven. We also have a German Shepherd. We like this home because it is the perfect size for our family. We love having our own pool and our own hot tub. My sons love the surrounding nature, the horses of course especially. I personally enjoy the home the air-conditioning in the master suite with a separate bedroom. The that's were so comfy and my sons love sleeping in the bunk beds. Even our one year on his own room where we could put his pack and play and he could sleep comfortably. Honestly there is no where you can beat the price of this house.
Manager response on 2017-06-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you so much for the nice review! You are right, this home is PERFECT for a small family and the new beds are so COMFY. So glad you have made it an annual tradition and w look forward to seeing you next year. :-)

Peaceful Escape and Awesome Beach Vacation

Reviewed by Greg D. on 2017-07-25
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My wife and I and our 2 daughters, and Sunny the dog had a great time. We were looking for a place that wasn't crowded, had a beach, allowed dogs, and was fun and relaxing. Summer Paws checked them all!!
Manager response on 2017-07-26 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS Greg. Summer Paws is a pretty relaxing home. I hope you and your family will come back and visit again.

Excellent stay

Reviewed by robert g. on 2017-09-12
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Excellent vacation rental. Amazing location and views. Management team is great. Honestly couldn't have asked for more.
Manager response on 2017-09-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks you for your wonderful review. We agree, Summer Paws offers a GREAT vacation!

Nice Cottage

Reviewed by Jonathan B. on 2017-07-25
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Recommend to Others
Nice area to vacation. Pool is big enough to cool down when not on the beach. Carova Cottages was very responsive and friendly to any issues or questions we had. We will definitely bookmark this for a future vacation.

Only issues/suggestions encountered are there is poison ivy in the area, so just watch your step around the grill. Be nice if the grill could turn so that wind could be blocked while grilling.
Manager response on 2017-07-26 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi Jon and thank you for your nice review. I think the only good thing about getting poison ivy at the beach is that the ocean probably dried it right up! HOPE SO! That metal park style grill goes the way of everything here... the ocean air dries it right up too! Maybe a sledgehammer would free it up! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again.

An Awesome Vacation!!!

Reviewed by John P. on 2017-08-16
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We rented this house last-minute after our vacation in Avon was cancelled a day before our check-in date due to the disastrous power outage. I am so glad we happened upon this place. The house was very clean, the pool and hot tub were awesome after returning from the beach. And horses, if you're into them, every day, all day. This place must have the sweetest grass in OBX. It got to the point where they were 10 feet from us while we would grill every night. And the entire surface on the ground level under the house is a wood deck - great place to hang out. If you're worried that the house isn't on the beach, don't be. It is a close walk.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the house and our stay. And Laura was awesome to deal with as well! Very friendly and responsive.
Manager response on 2017-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
That lower level deck is getting RAVE reviews. I saw a corn hole game set up on the front part of that deck. The picnic was set up on the picnic table and the grill was smelling like heaven. The kids were enjoying the pool, just steps away! Under the house is not just for horses anymore! ;-)

Summer Paws Private pool New pool loungers!! Hot tub Nice decks 4x4 pets

Unit Code: SP

Summer Paws

The owners of this home continue to improve it every year. Their touches include NEW paint, flooring, dining set, living room furniture, rugs, flat screen tvs in every bedroom, outside seating, extended level one deck, picnic table and more!
Summer Paws, a semi-oceanfront home in Carova, the 4x4 beach, has everything you need to rest and relax: privacy, ocean views and a short walk to the beach. Watch the wild horses and abundant wildlife from the private screened porch and expansive decks on three levels. Stargaze from the hot tub or just take a dip in the private pool. Best of all, bring your faithful furry companion since this home is dog friendly. You won't be able to resist the summer pause that you can experience at Summer Paws! The owners of this home continue to improve it every year. Their touches include NEW paint, flooring, dining set, living room furniture, rugs, flat screen tvs in every bedroom, outside seating, extended level one deck, cornhole, picnic table and more. So many improvements to the furnishings and decor! Feel the love! :-) Inventory for Summer Paws: • Private pool • Private outdoor shower • Water filtration system • Flat Screen TV's in every bedroom and Living room, connected to satellite tv • Fully stocked kitchen • Iron and ironing board • Telephone • Wireless internet service • Central heat and air • Dishwasher, microwave • Washer/Dryer • Outdoor Furniture • Outdoor Shower • Charcoal Grill- Park style • Beach chairs (5) • NO smoking in this home Sunday Check In - 4 wheel drive Required - Linens and Towels provided. - Approximately 9 miles up the 4x4 beach Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach are included with this home. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Pool and hot tub typically open late May to end of Sept Pets considered. No cats Please visit Carova Cottages website for direct booking and save! No graduation groups or events of any kind are allowed in this home.
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Everything You Need for a Perfect Vacation

September 2024
, Spotsylvania, VA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Convenient and easy to make a reservation and communicate any questions/requests with the host. Received all the information needed to know exactly what to bring, arrival/departure expectations, and how to use the amenities. Cannot speak highly enough of the host and cannot think of a more prefect way to spend a week on the beach than SummerPaws - 5 minute walk (you can drive as well) to watch a sunrise or a sunset on the beach or otherwise enjoy the ocean; 5 to 7 minute walk to the local volunteer fire department to buy t-shirts, ice and other goodies; a hot tub and a pool for those times when you feel like staying closer to the house; a fantastic screened-in outdoor eating area off the uppermost level (enjoyed most of our meals there); and, most importantly for us, SummerPaws is a focal point for wild horse activity! The horses love hanging out all around the yard at SummerPaws. Was amazing! Highly, highly recommend SummerPaws as the place to stay for anyone wanting to vacation on Carova Beach.

Manager's Response

WOW, what a nice review. Summer Paws does have it all doesn't it? The horses love that yard! So you don't really have to go anywhere ... just lounge by the pool/hot tub and wait for their visits. :-) But if you want to venture elsewhere, it is a short walk/drive to the beach /firehall / Currituck Sound!

You only forgot one thing... the relaxation that comes with hearing the pounding surf and feeling the pull of an afternoon nap! It wouldn't be complete without those!

Repeat Stay FANTASTIC!

August 2024
, White Hall, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

First and foremost this place is CLEAN! That is the main reason we return because I know that this house is very very clean, including all of the upholstered furniture. Laura and her husband are extremely available and attentive should any issues pop up which is a rare and much appreciated.

Manager's Response

We LOVE your review!! :-) We work hard to make sure all of the houses are clean for our guests. It's important!! And we also LOVE our repeat guests. What is this? YEAR four? <3

Love our week at Summer Paws every year!!

July 2024
, Greenville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is our 4th year staying at Summer Paws, and we can't wait for our 5th! The location is great, and we feel right at home in this beautiful cottage. The house offers everything we need for a perfect vacation: a pool, hot tub, beach chairs, games for all ages, smart TVs in every bedroom, grill, screened in porch, outside shower, washer/dryer, and so much more. Our sweet english bulldog, Berta Mae, has come with us every year and loves Carova just as much as we do. We also have had horses visit every year, which we love!! Thank you for sharing your piece of Carova heaven with our family!! See you next year!

Our favorite week of the year

July 2024
, Indiana, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We love this rental and have used it year over year. The house is always so clean and well supplied. It's the most peaceful and restorative week of the year for our family.

Amazing stay !!

June 2024
, Canton, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Laura was very helpful and answered all questions. The location was great. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only thing I would suggest is to have manuals or directions for things like hot tub and pool if something is wrong.

Manager's Response

THANKS for your review.

I remember we had some trouble with the hot tub being in economy mode during your stay. That happens when you press more than one button at a time!! So it's just a matter of using one finger on one hand to change the heat/jets, just so it doesn't accidentally get put in Economy mode. Maybe we should have a placard for when it accidentally happens. Pool operation on the other hand is definitely not something we should have anyone but the licensed pool operator handle. I hope you didn't encounter any trouble with the pool!

Anyway, we hope you enjoyed your stay and will come again!!

Summer Paws Is Not Horsin’ Around

May 2024
, Cooksburg, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Oh, where to begin....Summer Paws is AMAZING and holds a very special place in our hearts! If you’re looking for a low-key, laidback, quiet place to stay - look no further than Summer Paws. This was our 2nd year in a row at Summer Paws as the house is perfect for our family of 4 and 2 fur babies! We loved our week so much last year that we decided to stay for 2 this year! The house is clean, well maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The horses visited every day and we even had a few sightings of a beautiful albino deer. This house is so perfectly located that you can easily walk to and from the beach if you don’t want to pack up and drive back and forth every time. We’ve worked with both property managers Laura and David between this year and last and they are both the absolute best!! So down to earth, kind and responsive. Already looking forward to 2025

Manager's Response

I'm glad you love Summer Paws and YAY for returning for the third year!

Summer Paws is the perfect house for a small family!! That level one deck area is always shady and breezy. Such a nice place to hang out for an afternoon of pool and fun!

You are so nice!! We LOVE our repeat guests!!

Extremely clean and Perfect!

August 2023
, White Hall, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have stayed in Carova for several years and this was our first experience with Carova Cottages. Laura was extremely responsive, available and helpful. The property was perfect for our week and I was blown away at how clean and maintained this house was. The house was well fit with amenities and supplies. We stayed for a week and contacted Laura on the first day to rebook for next year. Thank you!

Manager's Response

So funny... when we get a call the first day it may mean good or it may mean uh-oh. It was so cool that this was not only good, but "I'm not waiting a minute longer before I book this home for next year!!" Lol LOVE IT!! We'll see you in 2024!!

Another Awesome vacation at summer paws

July 2023
, Greenville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our 3rd summer in a row vacationing at Summer paws cottage, and hope to continue renting it each summer. It fits our families needs and wants perfectly.

Manager's Response

THANKS for your nice review. Summer Paws is the best right? We're so happy you have found your spot.. your happy place. It will only be 51 weeks before you can be back!!

Great stay

July 2023
, Murrysville, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Laura was amazing and very responsive when contacted prior to our stay and during.

Manager's Response

Hey, that is my job. We try very hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible!!

Thanks for your nice words!! Hope you liked Summer Paws! It's a great house!

2nd Time.

June 2023
, Cross Junction, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our second time at Summer Paws and it was just as good as the first. We’d originally stayed in 2019 and were set for 2020 and we all know how that went! Aside from a different color the house was as clean and welcoming as we remembered.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your nice review. You know when you come back the second time and your vacation is as lovely as the first one was, it's a keeper!! Summer Paws is perfect for the smaller family group. Plus it is so private and secluded.

I have you down for same time next year! 51 weeks and counting!

:-)

Beach Trip June 2023

June 2023
, Indiana, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had an amazing experience, and Laura has always been so helpful and kind. We had a wonderful time this year with our three children and fur baby!

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your review! We hope you will keep coming back to Summer Paws. It is the perfect house for a small family and fur baby!

Carova Crazy!

August 2022
, Williamsville, NY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Love ❤️

Summer Paws vacation at it's best!

July 2022
, Greenville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our 2nd year in a row, staying at Summer Paws for our weeks vacation.The cottage is located right at the beach,super clean and well stocked. We love the swimming pool too. I would recommend this cottage to anyone. The property manager, Laura James makes the entire process of renting so easy. She also communicates with you and checks on us to make sure we are comfortable and have everything we need. She is awesome!! In fact I am getting ready to contact her now about our 3rd stay at Summer Paws next summer. Great place,great people, great times!

Awesome week at summer paws

July 2021
, Greenville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

My family and I loved the cottage, the view, lots of horses visited, and location. Also Ms.James took such great care of us through the entire renting/staying process. She kept a check on us via text through the entire week, just to make sure we were good and had everything we needed.Hoping we can rent summer paws again for our vacation next year!

Another Great Week!

June 2021
, Charlotte, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Thanks for another great week in Carova! House was clean and very comfortable. Looking forward to next year!

Perfect, Private, Pup Friendly Getaway!

September 2020
, Brooklyn , NY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We absolutely loved our week at Summer Paws. The house has more than you could possibly need to enjoy your beach vacay to the fullest- pool, hot tub, grill, lots of deck seating, beach chairs, corn hole, games, puzzles, movies and more! Kitchen fully equipped to do a week’s worth of cooking. You’re on the beach within a 5 minute walk or a 1 minute drive. Our communication with Laura was quick and easy. She was super responsive with any questions. WiFi/cell service was pretty spotty even with the house instructions for router/connection tips, but I personally didn’t find this to be an issue. You’re on vacation! Unplug and RELAX. This house met and went beyond our expectations, and we may just make it a yearly tradition!

GREAT NEIGHbors!!!

July 2020
, River Vale, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
5

amazing vacation with our family! What really made it special and different were the horses that came to visit us almost every day. They were the same 3 horses that came to the house all week. If you want to see more horses I suggest you drive on the beach close to sunset or earlier in the morning. Another really cool thing was driving on the beach. Our house was perfectly located right next to the beach access, which was perfect when we wanted to drive back to the house mid day to go to the bathroom or grab something that we needed. This is not an ideal location if you want to quickly run into town for groceries, go to a restaurants, or do any activities other then sitting on a beach or driving around looking for horses. The house is situated about 9-10 miles away from a paved road meaning if you need to get into the main town, you are looking at a good 35 mins just to get off the beach. This was great for our family due to COVID, but in the future we plan on staying in the 4x4 section but definitely closer to the paved roads. The house was great, so clean and nicely decorated. The enclosed deck was a plus at night when we ate dinner out there, or played games at the table. The kitchen was well stocked, I only wish there was a pancake griddle. The upper deck to the left off the kitchen had amazing sunset views. The laundry room was so convenient to have and we all enjoyed the bottom deck as we rinsed off our bodies from the sand and then had a refreshing swim in the pool. The lounge chairs around the pool were great! My only suggestion would be to put small stones in front of the house instead of just sand as the weeds were tall, and there was a lot of poison ivy coming out of the fence around the pool area and right next to the driveway. This is definitely a perfect house to stay in if you want a relaxing beach week with hardly any crowds. However, miles down closer to the paved roads definitely gets more crowded with trucks. WE LOVE SUMMER PAWS!!

Manager's Response

Hi And thanks for your nice review! Summer Paws is almost 9 miles north of the end of the paved road.. and YES that can take some time. It is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing for the privacy, seclusion and quiet, but yup, it's a bit of a drive at 15mph to get off the beach. If you go EARLY before folks are on the beach, it can be much quicker at 35mph. We live 7 miles up and that seems a nice happy medium! ;-) Sorry about the weeds. We have that area mowed about once a month, so I will have to up that schedule.. and include an "inside the pool area" weed wacking. LOVE the title of your review. The NEIGHbors here say come again!

Cute house not too far from the beach

July 2020
, Midlothian, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

Summer Paws saved us from a June without Carova when we had to cancel our other stay out of an abundance of caution when this madness hit back in March. THANK YOU to Carova Cottages (best rental company in OBX!) for finding this little cutie so that we could get our toes in the sand after all. We are spoiled, as we usually rent Sands of Time from the same company and it is ocean front. This property was clean for sure and just a short drive over the dunes. The beds are a bit firm but everyone is different on that. The kitchen could use a bit more stocking with plates etc. but we made due. Great outdoor shower, cute pool. Water purifier could be beefed up but that's getting picky. Overall great house for a small family get together. And again, can't say enough positive things about the rental company! (oh and yes, the horse really are RIGHT THERE!)

Manager's Response

LOL.. The horses are definitely RIGHT THERE. They love Summer Paws. I am glad we could get you into a house after all the mess with the beginning of the season and Covid. The houses were snatched up so quickly once we opened back up! Summer Paws fills the niche of the small group looking for a smaller home with pool and tub, and all the other things you get in the bigger home, just on a half size scale. !! So glad you could make it after all. The theft of our spring was madness. Hope we can get this out of the way for 2021!

Summer Paws, Carova NC.

July 2020
, Hampton, VA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Outstanding stay.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much. I hope you and your lovely family will come again. It was a pleasure having you. :-)

Summer Paws, Carova NC.

July 2020
, Hampton, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Outstanding stay.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much. I hope you and your lovely family will come again. It was a pleasure having you. :-)

Fantastic Getaway

May 2020
, Apex, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time in Carova staying at Summer Paws. The house is perfect for a single couple or family. It has all the amenities you would need, especially in the kitchen. Also, it is great to have personalized attention from Laura who quickly responds to any questions.

Manager's Response

We LOVE it when folks LOVE their vacation! I hope you will return to Summer Paws. It really is a nice quiet spot! THANKS for your nice words!

Fantastic Getaway

May 2020
, Apex, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time in Carova staying at Summer Paws. The house is perfect for a single couple or family. It has all the amenities you would need, especially in the kitchen. Also, it is great to have personalized attention from Laura who quickly responds to any questions.

Manager's Response

We LOVE it when folks LOVE their vacation! I hope you will return to Summer Paws. It really is a nice quiet spot! THANKS for your nice words!

Beware of policy! Absolutely no benevolence.

September 2019
, Wallace, WV US

Overall
1
Services from rental manager
1
Cleanliness
3
Location
4
Property condition
3

Hurricane Dorian interrupted our vacation causing catastrophic floods, tornadoes, etc. The governor issued a complete mandatory evacuation, so we were only able to stay 1 night out of the 7 nights we booked. I asked the property manager (Laura) if they offered any type of reimbursement, since there was a mandatory evacuation for the entire week. She advised that we go against orders and sent me a to-do list for “riding out” a hurricane (stock up on non perishables, bolt down furniture, prepare to be stuck for a while)... I told her that I wouldn’t put my family’s life at stake over attempting to finish our “vacation” by riding out a life threatening natural disaster. A man up the beach actually lost his life the day we were leaving! She told me that they were not worried about our situation and that it was our choice to leave, and emphasized that they have a ZERO refund policy, and that even if the house burned down from a fire, there would be no refund.
I didn’t purchase travel insurance, so that part was our mistake, but it baffles me that neither the property manager nor the owner were willing to have mercy during such an event and a mandatory evacuation! And that she would go as far as advising her guests to “ride it out” rather than putting their safety first!

I personally won’t be renting this house again or going through Carova Cottages in the future, because I care about who my money is going to- and it’s clear that they put the money above the well being of their guests.

Manager's Response

Both of the statements that we 1) advised this guest to "ride out" the storm and 2) that we would not issue a refund if the house burned down are completely false. We advised all of our guests to stay tuned to the local authorities for direction and told them we would be keeping them informed in the event that there was a mandatory evacuation. We gave them information that is typically received as helpful for weathering a storm. At the time, we were at least going to get a storm, but the hurricane was five days out.


This guest arrived on Sunday, spent two days worrying about the coming hurricane and then left on Tuesday. So she spent two nights, not one as she states. The Evacuation order for our county was issued on Wednesday a day after she left. The hurricane arrived on Friday, so at no time was this guest ever going to be stranded or endangered.


We did offer to allow this guest to return to the house this fall for a finish up of the days she missed. That was a VERY unusual offer, but we were trying to appease her and are not completely without heart. She replied by telling us that a fall visit was not good for her. She wanted the replacement days to be next year!! So our "mercy" was just not merciful enough.


We advise all guests to purchase travel insurance. We warn them repeatedly in all of our communications that hurricanes are not our responsibility. This guest continues to think that they are.

Stayed 7/27-8/4/19

July 2019
, Dayton, Ohio United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We love love love Summer Paws, this was our 2nd year at summer paws. It’s literally perfect for our family. It’s clean, cozy & only a short walk to the ocean! We really have nothing but great things happen here. The owner obviously cares about their property & the management is the best I’ve seen in the service industry. Our trip couldn’t have went better, the only things that were brought up were when our grass was cut everything blew into the pool area & pool, and they didn’t blow it back out & there was pet hair from the last person still lingering but we have pets & love that we have an option to bring one year & it really wasn’t horrible.. really hard to complain when your surroundings are beauty & love! Ty so much & we will definitely be back!!!

Manager's Response

So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws. This owner has done a great job of making everything perfect. The grass clippings did cause a bit of work for the pool operator LOL!! No way to avoid it though since outside that pool fence would be overrun by the wild cherries and blackberries. I hope you are planning your next trip.. and don't forget to look for a lot next time. We like permanent residents and your line of work would be PERFECT here! ;-)

Summer Paws

July 2019
, Courtland, Virginia United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Awesome cottage, was equipped for all our needs. Loved being 5 minutes away from the beach. Will be coming back next year!!

Manager's Response

And we can't wait to have you. THANKS for all the work you did upon departure. You are a gem!

Favorite house in 14 years of Carova vacations.

June 2019
, Cross Junction, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved everything about this house. The house has been beautifully decorated and seemed to have everything we needed. It’s clear the owners are invested in taking care of this house and providing a first rate vacation experience. The bottom deck is especially inviting and opens up another area to enjoy. Quick tip, back your vehicle close to the deck and always put the rope up! Horse hooves on deck boards @ 4 in the morning can be a little disconcerting. The area is quiet and an easy drive or walk to the beach. The pool is wonderful and the screened in porch off the top floor was great for all meals or just sitting. The desk area in the living room was immediately taken over by our 8 year old artist in residence daughter. She enjoyed being able to color and draw in her own spot. We also have become avid fans of Goblit Gobblers! Don’t know, you’ll just have to go and find out. This isn’t our first rental with Carova Cottages, Laura & David couldn’t be nicer and have always been quick to help if there is an issue.

Manager's Response

LOVE that you are returning and that this home is your favorite after FOURTEEN YEARS of trying!

:-)

Favorite house in 14 years of Carova vacations.

June 2019
, Cross Junction, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved everything about this house. The house has been beautifully decorated and seemed to have everything we needed. It’s clear the owners are invested in taking care of this house and providing a first rate vacation experience. The bottom deck is especially inviting and opens up another area to enjoy. Quick tip, back your vehicle close to the deck and always put the rope up! Horse hooves on deck boards @ 4 in the morning can be a little disconcerting. The area is quiet and an easy drive or walk to the beach. The pool is wonderful and the screened in porch off the top floor was great for all meals or just sitting. The desk area in the living room was immediately taken over by our 8 year old artist in residence daughter. She enjoyed being able to color and draw in her own spot. We also have become avid fans of Goblit Gobblers! Don’t know, you’ll just have to go and find out. This isn’t our first rental with Carova Cottages, Laura & David couldn’t be nicer and have always been quick to help if there is an issue.

Manager's Response

LOVE that you are returning and that this home is your favorite after FOURTEEN YEARS of trying!

:-)

Amazing Get Away

July 2018
, Statesville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Perfect house for a relaxing beach vacation. Great views, close beach access, updated interior. Picture perfect retreat.

Manager's Response

Hi Caroline,

Summer Paws is a perfect place for relaxation. Just a stone's throw from the access for easy walk to the beach. OR drive. Let me know how we can improve our clean.... we strive for five star ratings. Hope you will come again.

Summer Paws Review

June 2018
, Oakland, NJ United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great week a Summer Paws! It was a perfect family vacation, the house was clean an comfortable and we were steps away from the beach. I can't wait to come back.

Manager's Response

SO glad you enjoyed your stay. We offer a repeat guest discount for your next visit. :-)

Nice stay in Summer Paws

May 2018
, Dublin, OH United States

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4
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

good overall stay. Only issue for me was that i wish there were some first level storage, but we managed our kayaks and equipment and jeep pieces (doors, top). Vacation rental in a great location.
The home clean and in good shape. The vacation rental management staff was helpful

Manager's Response

Hi Chris,

The lower level storage is a good idea, but is probably not going to happen because this area is such a low crime district! Theft is just not an issue here since we are so far away from everything! That is what makes the vacation so relaxing! Hope you will come again. We would be happy to host your family!

Great Getaway

April 2018
, Sterling, VA United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
4
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5

We had an excellent time spending a week away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Mom, dad and our 10 month old daughter truly enjoyed Summer Paws. The property was clean and well maintained. It was as closely baby proofed as a non-baby proofed house was. There are some games and puzzles for rainy days, as well as direct TV. Next time, we'd bring more to keep the baby occupied because pouring rainy days were a little rough. It was too cool for the pool, but the hot tub was perfect. The kitchen had pretty much every thing we needed. We brought our own crockpot to make freezer meals, which worked out very well. In the future, we would be better planned for the beach driving; tire gauge, quarters for air, etc... We would also be more mindful of the tide times. We would very much recommend this to friends, we already have.

Manager's Response

THANKS for your nice review. I'll put your suggestions about having a tire gauge and quarters on my website. SOON we are supposed to have an air-up station at the end of the hard road. Hoping that comes true for 2018, but we are on island time!! LOL. 2019!! ?? In the meantime, I think the county is going to put some pumps in the Heritage Park. We'll stay tuned on that one.


So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws.

Wonderful!!!

September 2017
, Mechanicsville, VA United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
4
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5

We had an amazing time at summer paws it was the perfect size for our family and really made us feel at home. We had everything that we needed for our stay and everyone was willing to work with us to make our trip fantastic! The manager was so wonderful and really made this trip a breeze. Only thing that we had a little trouble with was we have small children and the 4x4 beach was tough with them wanting to play and run but that was nothing against summer paws.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your nice review. Summer Paws really is the perfect house for a small family. It has EVERYTHING you need and some things you didn't know you needed!! :-) This beach is tough with young kids. I hope you were able to enjoy it anyway. The weather sure was PERFECT! Come again soon!

Excellent stay

August 2017
, new middletown, ohio United States

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5
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5
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Excellent vacation rental. Amazing location and views. Management team is great. Honestly couldn't have asked for more.

Manager's Response

Thanks you for your wonderful review. We agree, Summer Paws offers a GREAT vacation!

2nd stay even better then the first!!

August 2017
, Shakopee, MN United States

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5
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5
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5
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5

This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at Summer Paws! I can't say enough good things about this house! We have 4 young kids that range in age from 13 - 4! There is something for everyone at Summer Paws! We noticed several great improvements with the new ownership! The deck underneath the house is awesome! We spent many nights playing corn hole and grilling! At one point a horse even fell asleep underneath on the deck!! We saw horses every day! So much fun!! There were a ton of sand toys and a great big sun tent (that had seen some wear but still worked awesome) that we used every day at the beach! Laura was so great! Always there to help with recommendations and going the extra mile to make sure everything is just right! We travel all the way from Mn and it is so nice to have such a fabulous house to stay at! We plan to travel back to Corova every other year and will only book with Corova Cottages!!

Manager's Response

THANKS so much Nicole. I was glad to meet you and your family. What a nice tribute to Summer Paws! The owners have put some thought into the improvements, and it seems the lower level deck is the new favorite!! :-) I am so pleased you will return to Carova Cottages and Summer Paws. Build those memories!!

2nd stay even better then the first!!

August 2017
, Prior Lake, MN US

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This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at Summer Paws! I can't say enough good things about this house! We have 4 young kids that range in age from 13 - 4! There is something for everyone at Summer Paws! We noticed several great improvements with the new ownership! The deck underneath the house is awesome! We spent many nights playing corn hole and grilling! At one point a horse even fell asleep underneath on the deck!! We saw horses every day! So much fun!! There were a ton of sand toys and a great big sun tent (that had seen some wear but still worked awesome) that we used every day at the beach! Laura was so great! Always there to help with recommendations and going the extra mile to make sure everything is just right! We travel all the way from Mn and it is so nice to have such a fabulous house to stay at! We plan to travel back to Corova every other year and will only book with Corova Cottages!!

Manager's Response

THANKS so much Nicole. I was glad to meet you and your family. What a nice tribute to Summer Paws! The owners have put some thought into the improvements, and it seems the lower level deck is the new favorite!! :-) I am so pleased you will return to Carova Cottages and Summer Paws. Build those memories!!

An Awesome Vacation!!!

July 2017
, Sewell, NJ United States

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5
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We rented this house last-minute after our vacation in Avon was cancelled a day before our check-in date due to the disastrous power outage. I am so glad we happened upon this place. The house was very clean, the pool and hot tub were awesome after returning from the beach. And horses, if you're into them, every day, all day. This place must have the sweetest grass in OBX. It got to the point where they were 10 feet from us while we would grill every night. And the entire surface on the ground level under the house is a wood deck - great place to hang out. If you're worried that the house isn't on the beach, don't be. It is a close walk.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the house and our stay. And Laura was awesome to deal with as well! Very friendly and responsive.

Manager's Response

That lower level deck is getting RAVE reviews. I saw a corn hole game set up on the front part of that deck. The picnic was set up on the picnic table and the grill was smelling like heaven. The kids were enjoying the pool, just steps away! Under the house is not just for horses anymore! ;-)

Nice Cottage

July 2017
, THE PLAINS, VA United States

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5
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4
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Nice area to vacation. Pool is big enough to cool down when not on the beach. Carova Cottages was very responsive and friendly to any issues or questions we had. We will definitely bookmark this for a future vacation.

Only issues/suggestions encountered are there is poison ivy in the area, so just watch your step around the grill. Be nice if the grill could turn so that wind could be blocked while grilling.

Manager's Response

Hi Jon and thank you for your nice review. I think the only good thing about getting poison ivy at the beach is that the ocean probably dried it right up! HOPE SO! That metal park style grill goes the way of everything here... the ocean air dries it right up too! Maybe a sledgehammer would free it up! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again.

Peaceful Escape and Awesome Beach Vacation

July 2017
, Union, KY United States

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My wife and I and our 2 daughters, and Sunny the dog had a great time. We were looking for a place that wasn't crowded, had a beach, allowed dogs, and was fun and relaxing. Summer Paws checked them all!!

Manager's Response

THANKS Greg. Summer Paws is a pretty relaxing home. I hope you and your family will come back and visit again.

We love summer paws

June 2017
, Cranberry Twp, PA United States

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This was our fourth summer staying at the Home known as summer paws. We love this home. We have three little boys ages one, three and seven. We also have a German Shepherd. We like this home because it is the perfect size for our family. We love having our own pool and our own hot tub. My sons love the surrounding nature, the horses of course especially. I personally enjoy the home the air-conditioning in the master suite with a separate bedroom. The that's were so comfy and my sons love sleeping in the bunk beds. Even our one year on his own room where we could put his pack and play and he could sleep comfortably. Honestly there is no where you can beat the price of this house.

Manager's Response

THANK you so much for the nice review! You are right, this home is PERFECT for a small family and the new beds are so COMFY. So glad you have made it an annual tradition and w look forward to seeing you next year. :-)

Sand glorious Sand

September 2016
, Rockaway, NJ United States

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5
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5
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Everything was perfect. Yes there is sand. Sand on the beach, on the dunes and on your toes. Clean, quiet and away from the crowds. Remote but with all the comforts of home. Bring your family and the dog because all are welcome. A rare little piece of paradise.
If you are looking to go out for dinner every night or shop with the tourists you may want to stay closer to Duck. If you want privacy and seclusion this is the area for you. See you in 2017! Dan, Joanne and Ripple
And Laura you are great! Thanks for everything! Every question i had from towels to weather conditions were answered within minutes.
I would love a gas grill next year ;)

A Huge Fan!!!

August 2016
, Tonawanda, NY United States

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5
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5
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5
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5
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My 2 children and large dog visited the Outer Banks for the very first time this past August and stayed on Corova Beach in Summer Paws. I plan to return to Corova Beach every year, God willing, and would most definitely stay at Summer Paws. There was more than enough room for us with opportunity for 2-4 additional people. The house was beautiful, so cozy and very clean, offered privacy with no houses on top of it, very short walk to the beach, great ocean breeze being in the 2nd row, loved, loved, loved the top story screened in dining area, very accommodating to our beloved dog stocked with food and water bowls and mat, attractive to the wild horses that visited us twice that we saw, amazing property managers, Laura and David. who sympathized and helped immensely when my son lost his ONLY eye glasses and my daughter her ONLY retainers in the ocean on the SAME day and we needed to make emergency purchases from home and ship to an alternate location Corolla, great laundry room which came in handy, like new appliances, including the washer, dryer and dishwasher - I could go on and on as I hated to leave Summer Paws. It was very inviting and offered everything that we wanted and needed this family vacation! After staying on Carova Beach, I can not imagine staying anywhere else. The 4x4 experience was very exciting and exactly the environment I prefer - more relaxed, close to the ocean, 1 minute drive ONTO the beach and thrilling drive up and down the beach, all while being close to the town of Corolla with groceries, gift shops, restaurants, family friendly activities and more.

Great Vacation!!

August 2016
, Nashville, NC United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
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Great house and perfect location! Close to volunteer fire department where you get ice and just a very short, less than 1 min, drive to the beach. The pool was clean and very refreshing! There was a wonderful breeze from every porch. Very clean and homey feel. My only suggestion to the homeowner would be to upgrade the mattresses. They were not the worst I have ever slept on but they weren't the most comfortable either, even with the mattress toppers. Overall though wonderful vacation home and I would not hesitate to recommend this property to a anyone and plan to rent again in the future!!

Manager's Response

THANK you so much for the review. We have replaced the mattresses!! NEW updates for 2017 season also include a new dining room set, new directv flat screen tv's in every room, new coffee table, extended decking on level 1. NEW owner has made many improvements to the furnishings and decor! :-)

Family Trip

August 2016
, Doylestown, PA United States

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4
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We enjoyed our stay at Summer Paws. Laura was very helpful with questions we had. Location was perfect for us. Far enough down the beach that you did not have many day trippers and a short walk from the house to the beach. The property could use some upgraded furnishings. The mattresses are not comfortable (much better with the mattress pad) and the dinning set has seen better days. We loved the pool, used it every day. Loved the screened in area on the top deck. Loved the lay out of the house. Great view of sunrise and sunset from the deck. Plenty of star gazing. Horses came to visit almost everyday as well as deer, frogs and a snake!

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review. NEW updates for 2017 season include new dining room set, new mattresses, new directv flat screen tv's in every room, new coffee table, extended decking on level 1, hall carpets replaced. NEW owner has made many improvements to the furnishings and decor! :-)

Family Time at the Beach

July 2016
, Patchogue, NY United States

Overall
4
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5
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4
Location
2
Property condition
4

For my family it worked out well. Although the beach travel to and from the house kept us from any unnecessary trips - returning to Corolla for groceries on only 2 occasions. So we occupied our time with beach and pool activities

Best vacation ever!

July 2016
, DOWNINGTOWN, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was great, really nice and clean, we got to enjoy watching the wild horses come up to the house every day. Laura and David were a pleasure to deal with and provided many tips and suggestions. There is a 3 min walk to the beach and if you wake up early you can be alone on the beach enjoying the sunrise with the wild horses.

Vacation

May 2016
, Pataskala, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Loved the house and the location. It was a great experience.

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HORSEPLAY! Remaining weeks are discounted. Come enjoy fantastic beach views at a fantastic price! Private pool, hot tub, game room, well stocked kitchen, lovely decor!

Come Escape…Relax…Dream at Horseplay Great ocean views.
Create your memories at Horseplay - an enchanting home where the wild horses roam! This gorgeous five-bedroom home is located less than 400 feet from the beach on the 4x4 beach. It boasts magnificent views of the ocean from all three levels. Wake up to the amazing sunrise over the Atlantic

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1627 Sandpiper Rd
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 26' 35.592" N, 75° 50' 36.0924" W
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Horseplay 2024

Reviewed by Timothy C. on 2024-10-28
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This is our second time staying at Horseplay. We love the house, the spaciousness and the proximity to the hard road (for errands, etc.) Laura was a gem to work with. Horseplay met all of our needs. We had a family of 10; there was space for everyone.
Looking forward to more vacations in the years to come.
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice review and for your return visit to Horseplay. We LOVE our returning guests. Horseplay is a great home for families, with three living rooms for diverse needs! Kids can be playing video games while another group listens to music and the other group watches a movie. Everyone is HAPPY! :-) We hope you'll come again. We have a repeat guest discount for our returning guests! :-)

Family time @ Horseplay

Reviewed by Mary R. on 2024-09-09
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Very happy with the rental property. Our host was always available and friendly, providing us with good information.
Manager response on 2024-11-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice review. Horseplay was a grand adventure wasn't it? I know your group

Lance Review

Reviewed by Bob L. on 2024-07-29
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The entire family enjoyed Horseplay very much. There is plenty of room for our family of 11. Plenty of bedrooms and common area to make all of us comfortable. This is the 2nd time we've stay here in the past 5 years. This house is however starting to show wear and tear and could use some general maintenance. We had an issue with not having adequate ice. A commercial ice machine would be very helpful. We had an issue with the pump quitting and had to be repaired. A handle in the 1st floor bathroom was off the shower. The front of the a drawer in the kitchen came off and needs repaired.
Manager response on 2024-08-02 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your review. Horseplay is a very spacious home with multiple areas for living, so large families can be together or apart as needed.... never on top of each other. As far as upkeep, these owners work diligently every year to keep the house in good shape. As you can imagine, it is a constant battle to keep up with everything on any house, much less one in the vacation rental market. Things break, we just have to fix them in a timely fashion, which we did. Sorry you were disappointed.

Great house and location

Reviewed by David B. on 2024-08-02
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We had an awesome time with the whole family. This house is an easy walk over the dune to the beach, and being about 3 miles from the end of the road it's the perfect balance of not too much beach driving, but still remote enough to have lots of space on the beach. Driving on the beach was a fun novelty. The house itself has so many full bathrooms! And the top floor is great being completely open concept with great views. We had a great stay and highly recommend for anyone wanting a more remote beach trip, but still close enough where going into town for shopping or ice cream isn't too much of a hassle.

Wonderful week (despite hurricane Debby, lol)

Reviewed by Karen D. on 2024-08-12
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This was our 26th year coming to OBX, so we've been in many houses. This is one of our favorites! Despite weather from tropical storm, we had beach time every day, loads of fun, and loved the layout and everything about this house. In fact, we are booking it again in 2025. Also, Laura was FANTASTIC from day one in communication, service, and professionalism.
Manager response on 2024-11-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are SO GLAD you loved Horseplay. The layout makes it easy for you to gather or disperse!! ;-) Sorry about Debby!! What a pain she was! Thanks so much for your kind words and for your nice review.

Horsing Around at HorsePlay

Reviewed by Patricia P. on 2024-08-05
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What awesome accommodations, this house was wonderful. All 11 of us had plenty of room to be together yet a place to go to for privacy. Our view of the ocean was spectacular, saw dolphins jumping and loved seeing and hearing the waves. We all enjoyed the ocean and the horses were definitely a highlight. We even had some go right below our balcony! Highly recommend this house.

Horses Abound

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-06-26
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Great week at Horseplay. The house was well maintained and had plenty of room for our guests. The pool was great, not too big, but just right. Everything was clean and the service and amenities just right. Good location with just a short drive to the beach. Plenty of wild horses that actually set up in the back yard several times, cool. Laura was great and couldn't be more satisfied. Next time we plan to vacation in Carova, this place will be on our short list!
Manager response on 2023-06-29 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So glad you enjoyed your stay!! The owners of Horseplay love their home and it really shows! The house is so comfortable, with spaces for everyone to do their own thing or gather together. Hopefully you all will consider coming again.. we'd love to have you. And thanks for all your hard work upon departure. :-)

Wow!

Reviewed by William B. on 2023-08-07
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It was awesome! Perfect!
Manager response on 2023-08-30 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
WOW! is the best review ever. THANK YOU!!! So glad you are coming back next year. It is our pleasure to have you again!

Great vacation home!

Reviewed by shawn M. on 2023-12-11
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House was as described and very clean. Excellent views and a great floor plan for a family vacation. We have rented other homes in the area that we were disappointed with the cleanliness and overall condition and Horseplay was a pleasant surprise.
Manager response on 2023-12-19 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice review. We are so glad you were pleasantly surprised!! It's always good when you can relax in a home that is well cared for! Please come again. :-)

Best Time Ever!!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-08-09
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This was our second year in a row renting a house on the beach. This house has it all! The setup is great. All the bedrooms have their own bathroom. The kitchen is well-stocked with all sorts of utensils and “tools”. They even had measuring cups and spoons! The house was clean and the property manager is excellent....very helpful and very responsive! I would definitely rent this house again!!
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your review of Horseplay. You are right, the kitchen is ready for any avid cook as well as the frozen pizza chef. ;-) Each bedroom having their own bath makes it EASY to be private in private while multiple living spaces allow for much gathering and gabbing. Horseplay makes it easy to do either or both! Don't forget though, the horses also love Horseplay!! You are sure to see quite a few throughout the week. We are so glad you are Carova Cottages fans. Come again, we'd love to have you!!

Almond Beach Week 2023

Reviewed by finley a. on 2023-10-16
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We had a blast! Worked out perfect. Laura was great to work with the whole way through. The house had everything we needed and then some. Our children loved that we could park the car with all of our stuff on the beach! We also saw horses just about everyday, sometimes in our yard! Watch your step. A great stay , would highly recommend. Will definitely book again with Carova Cottages!
Manager response on 2023-11-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Wow, so the horses left you some gifts??? ;-) We're so glad you loved the house and the vacation and EVERYTHING!! Please do come again!

Excellent Place to Stay

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-07-03
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We have zero complaints
Manager response on 2023-07-03 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I like that. Zero complaints is the goal!!!!! LOL THANKS

Horseplay Vacation

Reviewed by Nickolus S. on 2024-06-26
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Laura is great to work with and our vacation experience was plesant. We have rented this home 3 times over the past 3 years and Carova Cottages does a good job with upkeep.
Manager response on 2024-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your kind words. We do our best, but really it is about the owner's involvement as well. These owners LOVE their house and keep it up nicely. It's a tough job in this sandy, salty, windy environment. Did I mention sand and salt? LOL THANKS so much for your review. Will you be coming back in 2025?

Wonderful vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-07-21
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We had the entire family with us for the week. There was so much space escape from each other and big enough space for when we wanted to hang out together. Loved the location. We really loved seeing the wild horses roaming around. I'm pretty sure we saw at least 4 of them a day. We had a mom and her baby greet us on the patio when we arrived. So neat!

Wonderful stay at Corolla, NC with the wild horses!!

Reviewed by CONNIE C. on 2019-09-30
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Vacation was delayed for 2 1/2 days due to Hurricane Dorian evacuation. But that didnt stop us from enjoying the rest of our time there. It is an absolutely beautiful location on the 4x4 beach. Very quiet and relaxing which is what we were looking for. Property manager, Laura, is absolutely wonderful to deal with and kept us posted on the re-entry process. The house is a fabulous layout and very roomy. Loved the pool and short walk to the beach. Although this is our 2nd year at this home, I must say it is in need of some maintenance. Coat of paint on lots of areas, replace some broken pool furniture, repair 2 doors that are very difficult to lock and unlock....but still a very enjoyable place to stay.

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Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-11-04
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This was our first time visiting Corolla and it didn’t disappoint. A very short walk to the beach and a pool and hot tub at the house meant we barely left to go into town! This area is very unique and absolutely stunning. We brought along our dogs for a very reasonable fee. Certainly one of our best vacations ever. Laura was very helpful answering all of our questions and we appreciated this very much! We did see the horses very close to the house which was amazing.

Awesome Getaway

Reviewed by Jessie P. on 2020-06-15
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Horseplay is an excellent home and a great getaway. This is our 2nd year at this wonderful house and I would highly recommend this property. It is well appointed and maintained perfect for large families or multiple family vacations
Manager response on 2020-06-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We're so glad you had another good week at Horseplay! The weather sure was PERFECT! I hope you will make this home your annual vacation spot! :-)

Best Vacation Ever

Reviewed by Jen w. on 2020-07-23
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Horseplay was everything we'd hoped it would be - and more. Watching the horses graze and the dolphins swim was just magical.
Manager response on 2020-07-29 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So you are coming back next year right? We'd love to have you. VIRGOS RULE! ;-)

Perfect Place to Vacation during Pandemic

Reviewed by Sarah G. on 2020-08-04
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We had a very nice time!!! The manager was really helpful and answered all of our questions very promptly. The facilities were wonderful and clean. I highly recommend!
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your review. I hope you all had a great time. We all need a vacation this year... and if you have to go somewhere, may as well be a one stop shop. Horseplay has everything you need. Please come again!

Fabulous Getaway!

Reviewed by Jenni C. on 2020-11-02
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We were lucky enough to spend two weeks in Oct-20 staying in this wonderful home. Thanks to remote work and school, we were able to keep up with regular life while enjoying all the extras this home and the beach had to offer! There was plenty of room for our family to spread out in the house and the kitchen was great for serving up family dinners. The beds were comfy and we enjoyed both the pool and hot tub. We didn't have any maintenance issues that required assistance while we were there.

The beach is just a short walk away, and the horses made regular appearances! They surrounded the house one day, so it was like we had our own personal horse show. Sunrises and sunsets were beautiful. We also saw dolphins on the last day, which was fun, too!

Hope to go back someday!

Fantastic Views

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-09-13
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great house! great location,! great views!

Magnificent Family Vacation spot

Reviewed by Ann C. on 2021-09-06
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Beautiful weather, great accommodations and wonderful family fun! We truly enjoyed the natural habitat of Corova. Quiet and Beautiful location. The layout of Horseplay was perfect for our family and Laura was fantastic!

#seeyououtthere

Reviewed by Timothy C. on 2021-10-26
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Wow! What a fantastic week we had.(Oct 16-23, 2021) Horseplay met all of our needs and expectations! We had a family of 8; there was plenty of room for all of us! We enjoyed sitting on the beach, fishing and watching the horses. My son brought RC planes and did some flying both day and night. Laura did a wonderful job communicating with us prior to the vacation and even stopped by on the day we departed. It was sad for all of us to leave this beautiful place. We would definitely return to this area in the future. (Try that # in the title for interesting places folks travel to)

Fantabulous!!!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-11-01
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It was a wonderful vacation! Met all expectation! Laura the property manager was extremely helpful, very personable and so easy to work with. She made all the difference in the world. She answered every question and helped throughout our stay, always available. Thank you to her and to the owners. This place was clean, well taken care of and some occasions breath taking.. Our first day we woke up to the wild horses roaming and seen them probably 4 days while we were there. Sun rise was beautiful! The accommodations were excellent, very well stocked kitchen. Weather was a little rough first couple of days but this was expected we went in the off season. House was more then expected with decks almost all the way around 2nd and 3rd floor, the screened in deck on the 3rd floor was a great way to start a day. Beds were comfortable, pool and hot tub were the best... I would recommend this place to anyone, and already have...

HorsePlay

Reviewed by JENNIFER G. on 2022-08-08
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Excellent Vacation Home! Some issue when we arrived all electrical surge related from a storm, Laura had everything taken care of by the next morning, and she was super helpful. Excellent to work with!!

Paradise in the sand

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-10-05
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Our vacation was more than we were hoping for. The house was/is clean, very well stocked with plenty of room.

Perfect Family Home

Reviewed by Aaron F. on 2022-09-25
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This was our first time staying on the 4x4 beach & let me tell you it did not disappoint. This house was perfect for our family vacation & was very easy to find. The views were so pretty & the wild horses made it even better. Very clean and everything was easy to find. We would recommend this house to everyone.

Another Memorable Stay

Reviewed by Nickolus S. on 2023-06-19
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This is our second stay at Horseplay. The accommodations were great for a family of 10.
Manager response on 2023-06-21 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So glad you enjoyed your second visit. We hope you will make it for a third!!!

Beautiful Serene Setting

Reviewed by Mark G. on 2023-05-29
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House was fantastic, location was ideal, wild horses were wonderful but the weather was awful. Thank goodness the house was so spacious and well-stocked because the weather kept us indoors for 5 straight days.
Manager response on 2023-06-13 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
And the week after as well!! That nor'easter lasted almost TWO WEEKS! ACK! But yeah, at least Horseplay was a good place to be, with a good view of the ocean with all that beautiful surf. It is so cool to watch a good storm with the ocean all kicked up! Maybe you should try again? LOL. You are bound to get better weather!!

Great Getaway

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-06-22
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I was very impressed with the size, cleanliness, and location of this house! The weather wasn't great so we spent a lot of time inside playing games. It never felt crowded and the view was beautiful! We saw wild horses daily. Laura was great at communicating with us! She went above and beyond reaching out to give us alternate directions due to the weather. We enjoyed our stay immensely and hope to visit again next year!
Manager response on 2023-06-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your nice review. Hopefully the wind will stop blowing the next time you come!! ;-)

Great place to stay!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-05-02
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We had a great time. Accommodations are clean and comfortable and perfect for a large family stay. We woke up to horses 3 out of 7 days right outside this house. Perfect place to unplug listen to the waves and get away from the hustle and bustle.

Can't wait to return!

Reviewed by Tawnea L. on 2016-05-09
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We had an absolutely wonderful time during our vacation. The house was beautiful and comfortable and we felt instantly at home. We are looking forward to returning next year for a longer stay.

4x4 Carova cottage vacation

Reviewed by Terry A. on 2016-07-18
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This vacation was way above our expectations.. Absolutely gorgeous !! From the moment we entered the sand road, to see horses walking by you on the beach .. Was just awesome .. The house was just as pictured ~beautiful ! We had our family with us and not once did we feel crowded.. Loved sitting on the deck watching the Dolphins .. And hearing the ocean waves .. The pool was perfect, our grandkids loved it ... We would love to come back, everyone's favorite vacation spot .. Thank you Laura for everything .

Ultimate family get away

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-08-22
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Our family of 11 aged 1 to 84 had a very peaceful week with perfect weather. The house was roomy enough that anyone who wanted quiet alone time could have it. The pool and hot tub were wonderful, the kitchen well equipped, and the views spectacular. Loved the horses and lizards too.

Carova Beach May, 2016

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-06-13
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My Husband and I had never been to the Outer Banks. Seeing the wild horses was on my Bucket list.....and the result was beyond my wildest dreams!! Beautiful beach, house and horses!!We met Laura, the property manager. She was wonderful to work with and provided appropriate info for our trip. Can't wait to go back!!!! 4WD a must ....worked out perfectly!!

Such a wonderful vacation

Reviewed by Danielle N. on 2017-07-31
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We had such a great time at Horseplay! Laura, the property manager was always very responsive to all our pre-trip questions and the odd question we had while at the house.
Horseplay was clean, well equipped, comfy...exactly as others had reviewed. The pool was perfect - and take the advise of management - summer heat sufficiently heats the pool!
When we arrived on the beach to drive to the house, within a few minutes of our drive we not only saw some wild horses, we also saw dolphins jumping out of the water. All week long we continued to see playful dolphins and horses. The horses were both at the beach and around the house. Absolutely amazing.
A few notables - not negatives, more just nice to knows. Weekends are very busy on the island but if you stay out of Duck you will avoid most of this traffic. Arriving ahead of your check in time is advisable to get ahead of the weekend beach traffic. Also, for those with kids, cars do get the right of way on the beach...this is especially important during low tide.
Overall, our group of 8 (4 adults and 4 kids) had a fabulous week. We definitely recommend this house and the area. What an incredible experience we had!
Manager response on 2017-08-01 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for the nice review. The wildlife here is so thrilling! We never tire of watching the horses, particularly when they are playing! The beach driving is part of the excitement, but you are right, it is a little unnerving when relaxing on the beach. Using a vehicle for a barricade is pretty effective, but even so, Carova is definitely not your typical beach setting! There is an untamed feel here that is part of the draw! I hope you will return to Horseplay again. Come in September and we'll crank that pool heat up! ;-)

Horseplay

Reviewed by YAZMIN M. on 2017-05-08
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Great
Manager response on 2017-05-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you. We are happy you enjoyed your stay.

Vacation at Horseplay

Reviewed by Renee K. on 2017-09-12
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Beautiful home, felt warm and welcoming. Saw wild horses every day, short stroll to the beach. Ocean view was breathtaking.
Manager response on 2017-09-13 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much. Horseplay is a nice place to unwind!

Must Play at Horseplay

Reviewed by Stephen T. on 2018-01-10
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Arrived at Horseplay to find everything in order. Laura James was excellent in insuring the home was ready and any problems were addressed. House is in great location to the beach (two minute walk). Kitchen was well stocked. Really enjoyed eating in enclosed porch during sunset. My dog had lots of space to play and relax. If you want to see wild horses, they frequently pass through and even stay on the property. Swimming pool and hot tub nice for a cooler day or when the ocean waters are rough. I highly recommend this property.
Manager response on 2018-01-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you for the nice review. You managed to capture the essence of relaxation that comes with a stay at Horseplay. It is a nice spacious house with an easy walk to the beach! Sunsets from the screened porch with a nice meal and family gathered around... PERFECT!

Excellent first trip to outerbabks

Reviewed by Unknown on 2017-10-26
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Horseplay was a great place to stay for our family’s first trip to the outer banks! It had everything we needed. The hot tub and pool were great. We went in mid/ October so we added pool heat and it was perfect. It was an easy 3 min walk to the beach. Laura was awesome! We left a few things accidentally after our stay and she shipped them to us immediately. She was always willing to answer questions.
Manager response on 2017-10-27 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you for the nice review. We are so glad to be able to offer pool heat for those chilly fall months. Sometimes the ocean is warm enough but buying the pool heat is playing it safe! Hope you can make it back next fall.

Horseplay Adventure

Reviewed by Unknown on 2018-07-04
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We had a wonderful vacation. There were many visiting horses, the home met the needs of our family and everything functioned. Property manager Laura and VRBO were extremely helpful. Be aware that you DEFINITELY need 4 wheel drive and the mile markers are difficult to spot. For the cost of this home, I did not expect rust in the toilets and tubs, knobs that fell off the bottom of the coffee table, dining room chairs that we kept reassembling or dishes (clean?) still in dishwasher upon arrival. These are minor issues, however - it is a beautiful location and great home.
Manager response on 2018-07-05 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your review. SO SORRY the dishwasher was not unloaded... that sometimes happens when the guest before didn't start it and the housekeeping staff arrives later in the day and must start it for them. Thanks for the heads' up on the chairs and the coffee table. These are things I cannot know unless I stay at the home myself, so I am glad you let me know. There is a water conditioning system at Horseplay to alleviate "beach water". The iron can sometimes get through anyway, but I will be sure to mention it to the water service technician. It seems as though the vacation was successful despite these issues and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. The wild horses do make it magical.

Beautiful interior, great floor plan, and quick access to beach

Reviewed by Leonard B. on 2018-08-30
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The house will not disappoint. Having the main areas (living room, dining room, and kitchen) on the top level with an open floor plan and lots of windows worked very well. Beds were comfortable too. Location is away from the crowded beach areas which is a big plus.
Manager response on 2018-09-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
WE love it when folks love our houses! I hope you will consider a repeat stay at Horseplay. We would be very happy to have you.

Wonderful Vacation

Reviewed by Kim S. on 2018-09-14
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The house was perfect, the weather that week was perfect - couldn't ask for a better vacation! My family enjoyed all the space, was great to take a dip in the pool after a day at the beach!
Manager response on 2018-09-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Horseplay is the perfect house! I hope you will come and stay again. What a GREAT WEEK of weather you had too... PERFECT!

Incredible week

Reviewed by Perry S. on 2018-10-22
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Stayed here for the last week of September. Woke up three separate mornings with several horses grazing in the yard. Add the sunrises and it was such a surreal start to each day. The houses is very adequate and would certainly rent again. Shows some wear and tear of a rental, but expected. Stocked with everything! Forgot a few items for preparing meals before we left home and always found what we needed in the house. Quick walk to the beach. Only 3 miles off the paved road was perfect for getting back into town when needed. Barely saw any neighbors all week. Pool and hot tub were great. For anyone who plans on watching some sports on TV, you might be disappointed. Cable is basic, there are no ESPN channels, FS1, etc. Wasn’t a big deal for us, but a heads up for the sports fan. Laura was readily available for any questions. She was outstanding and would be happy to rent from her again.

Fabulous house for a big family! The horses come to you!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2018-08-25
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Great house to spread out the family on three floors. Great views, easy walk to the beach. Plenty of beaming sunshine in the house. Greatly appointed. Wrap around deck is huge with a great screened in porch on the side. Small pool but lovely. Master bedrooms are great but could use new mattresses and pillows. We would go back again and again but be prepared for not only the sandy drive but potential flooding on the “roads” if it rains. It’s a part of the seclusion though that we loved. We saw the wild horses day and night, it was magical!
Manager response on 2018-08-30 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for the nice review. Your stay coincided with that EPIC amount of rainfall. I think they said it was 20 inches before it was all said and done. What a crazy storm. And the "roads"... rivers? But what a nice house to be stuck indoors! And I think you ended up with some sunshine before the week was out. Your rainy beach stay is crossed off the list, so next time, you are bound to have some sun! But sounds like the magic happened anyway. So please come again. :-)

First vacation with a newborn

Reviewed by Elaine W. on 2018-09-10
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We had a wonderful time at Horseplay! This was the first vacatuon we’ve taken since having our son, and it was everything we expected. We vacatuoned with another couple who also had a newborn and the house was perfect. It was exactly as listed. The house was clean and provided every accommodation we hoped for! The staff was very responsive and helpful as we planned our trip.
Manager response on 2018-09-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so glad you chose Horseplay to introduce your brand new son to the ocean. We hope you will come again and repeat the stay for years to come!

HORSEPLAY - beautiful, clean, great location, pool & hot-tub!

Reviewed by CONNIE C. on 2018-09-17
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We arrived about the same time as Hurricane Florence was taking shape as a hurricane. She headed our way so our week was cut short. Arrived late Saturday night and by Monday they had issued mandatory evacuation. But the short time we had there was great! Beds slept great, number of bathrooms swas great also. We enjoyed the pool, hottub and even were able to see the wild horses before leavinng. It definitely requires a 4x4 vehicle!! For sure get insurance...we lost 4 1/2 days due to hurricane evacuation and couldn't get a refund without it.
Manager response on 2018-09-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
FLORENCE. The big storm that thankfully changed course at the last minute. If it hadn't, we would have had a TERRIBLE mess here. I feel sorry for the southern coastal part of the state. STILL flooded a week later! SEPTEMBER is the middle of hurricane season and we try to advise people to purchase the travel insurance. But it is another couple hundred dollars and if you have never had your trip interrupted before, it seems an unnecessary expense. I wish I could make everyone buy it and I even asked our insurance company if I could add it to the cost of the vacation and make it mandatory. Of course I could not.... but I wish I could!!! THAT would throw off all those actuary tables wouldn't it? SO GLAD you are considering a repeat stay next year. How about June? ;-)

Beautiful

Reviewed by Lisa Z. on 2018-11-05
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We enjoyed peace and quiet - had the beach to ourselves most of the time. The house is nice and seeing the wild horses was magical!

Awesome Getaway

Reviewed by Jessie P. on 2019-08-05
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The property was even better than as advertised. We had a great trip and enjoyed the solitude of Carova. Wild Horses were abundant and the beach was not too packed.
Manager response on 2019-08-05 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Horseplay. It is a lovely area and the house is well cared for! The horses LOVE this section of the beach. I guess the sea oats swaying in the breeze are the draw for them. But they also tend to help you forget that there is any other thing to do, except relax and go with the flow. I hope you will return for another visit soon.

Like no other beach in North Carolina!

Reviewed by Kim M. on 2019-08-06
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We were looking for a beach get-away with our teens and their friends that was different than our past trips to the beaches of North Carolina. We wanted it to be something fun and like nothing any of us had done before... Carova Beach checked all the boxes and our stay at Horseplay made the week unforgettable! Working with Laura to arrange our travel was a breeze and she was very attentive throughout our stay. Once we hit the "beach road," we couldn't believe the ride! The beach and sand go on for miles and with no road, the experience of getting there was half the fun!!! Four Wheel Drive is a must! Each morning, we enjoyed coffee on the top deck with beautiful views of the ocean as well as the occasional wild horse or two. We loved spending days on the beach, using our Jeep like a giant beach wagon to carry all of our gear. Then heading back to Horseplay in the evening for some time poolside and games and laughter at the enormous dining room table once the sun went down. The house had plenty of room for four adults, seven teens and all of our beach gear. The kitchen is well stocked and having two dishwashers was a help with all of our crew. The beds were extremely comfortable and having a bathroom for each bedroom was wonderful! We really relaxed on this trip, had lots of family time and just enjoyed being away from it all! Thank you, Carova Cottages, for an amazing week!
Manager response on 2019-08-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOVE YOUR REVIEW! Thank you so much for the nice review of this lovely home. Your words have managed to capture the serenity of the beach here, even with SEVEN teens in tow. What a GREAT house for your family with plenty of space for everyone. I hope you will consider a return visit. We would be happy to have you!

Great house

Reviewed by Mark S. on 2019-08-13
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This house met and exceeded all of our expectations. We saw the wild horses every day and we enjoyed the privacy and peacefulness of the location. Laura, the property manager, did an outstanding job. She answered all of our questions, was very responsive and took care of the only minor problem we had. We also enjoyed driving on the beautiful beach. Just know that 4 wheel drive is necessary. This may have been the best vacation my family has ever taken.
Manager response on 2019-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
That is such a nice thing to hear. Having your best vacation ever is such high praise! THANK YOU!.

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Horseplay! 4x4 beach. All remaining weeks reduced!

Unit Code: HP

Horseplay

HORSEPLAY! Remaining weeks are discounted. Come enjoy fantastic beach views at a fantastic price! Private pool, hot tub, game room, well stocked kitchen, lovely decor! Come Escape…Relax…Dream at Horseplay Great ocean views. Create your memories at Horseplay - an enchanting home where the wild horses roam! This gorgeous five-bedroom home is located less than 400 feet from the beach on the 4x4 beach. It boasts magnificent views of the ocean from all three levels. Wake up to the amazing sunrise over the Atlantic Two passes for parking on the 4x4 beach will be available for your use while staying at Horseplay. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Living areas on each floor of this home provide plenty of space for family and friends to wind down or gear up. The first-level game room comes equipped with a pool table and kitchenette complete with sink, full-size refrigerator and microwave. Watch the big game or your favorite movie on the flat screen. Or take advantage of the surround sound with indoor/outdoor speakers. The first-level has an adorable master bedroom with twin beds and a private master bathroom, a comfy queen sleeper sofa, and a half-bath. The hot tub and swimming pool are just steps away. Ocean views abound from the hot tub! Turn the corner and you will find an outside shower with a bench and hooks to hang your towels. The second-level boasts another spacious living area for watching TV, an antique desk for relaxing with a great book, and a wrap-around deck, The same deck, accessible by two master king bedrooms is spectacular for lounging and watching the surf. A third master bedroom on this level offers two pyramid bunk beds, providing plenty of personal space for children to unwind after a long day of playing in the ocean or the pool. The third-level great room with a convenient half-bath provides spacious and comfortable accommodations, inviting you to relax and enjoy the expansive ocean views. The well-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counter-tops and two dishwashers beckons you to bring your “A” game and to show off your culinary skills. Two large dining tables provide plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a meal. Play your favorite music on surround-sound speakers or catch up on the news from the flat screen TV that is visible from the kitchen, dining and great room area. As the waves roll in, watch for dolphins playing in the surf or look for the families of horses grazing on the dunes. Or grab the binoculars to search for the boats sailing by in the distance. At the end of the day, retire to the comfortable master king bedroom or soak in the whirlpool tub and fall asleep in serenity. Inventory for Horseplay: • salt water pool • hot tub • pool table • second full sized refrigerator in game room • second dishwasher in gourmet kitchen • drinking water filtration system • flat screen TVs in every room • extra sink, microwave and cabinetry in game room • granite counter tops • Fully stocked kitchen • Sheets, pillows, blankets, and bedspreads provided. Towels available for a fee • Iron and ironing board • Telephone • Wireless internet service • Central heat and air • Dishwasher, microwave • Washer/Dryer • Outdoor Furniture • Outdoor Shower • BBQ Grill (charcoal) • Beach chairs (five) Among a host of amenities, this well-equipped vacation home features a salt-water pool and hot tub. 4-wheel drive is required to reach this private retreat just three miles up the beach off the hard road. Guest check is on Saturdays. Linens are provided, towels are not provided but available for a fee. Dogs are welcome to join the family fun at Horseplay. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. No graduation groups or events are allowed in any of our homes. Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website: ***Fireplace is not available for guest use.
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Horseplay 2024

October 2024
, Thomasville, NC United States

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This is our second time staying at Horseplay. We love the house, the spaciousness and the proximity to the hard road (for errands, etc.) Laura was a gem to work with. Horseplay met all of our needs. We had a family of 10; there was space for everyone.
Looking forward to more vacations in the years to come.

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Thanks so much for your nice review and for your return visit to Horseplay. We LOVE our returning guests. Horseplay is a great home for families, with three living rooms for diverse needs! Kids can be playing video games while another group listens to music and the other group watches a movie. Everyone is HAPPY! :-)

We hope you'll come again. We have a repeat guest discount for our returning guests! :-)

Family time @ Horseplay

August 2024
, N/A, CO United States

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Very happy with the rental property. Our host was always available and friendly, providing us with good information.

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Thanks so much for your nice review. Horseplay was a grand adventure wasn't it? I know your group

Wonderful week (despite hurricane Debby, lol)

August 2024
, Gainesville, GA United States

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This was our 26th year coming to OBX, so we've been in many houses. This is one of our favorites! Despite weather from tropical storm, we had beach time every day, loads of fun, and loved the layout and everything about this house. In fact, we are booking it again in 2025. Also, Laura was FANTASTIC from day one in communication, service, and professionalism.

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We are SO GLAD you loved Horseplay. The layout makes it easy for you to gather or disperse!! ;-) Sorry about Debby!! What a pain she was!

Thanks so much for your kind words and for your nice review.

Horsing Around at HorsePlay

July 2024
, Gladwin, MI US

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What awesome accommodations, this house was wonderful. All 11 of us had plenty of room to be together yet a place to go to for privacy. Our view of the ocean was spectacular, saw dolphins jumping and loved seeing and hearing the waves. We all enjoyed the ocean and the horses were definitely a highlight. We even had some go right below our balcony! Highly recommend this house.

Great house and location

July 2024
, Blue Bell, PA United States

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We had an awesome time with the whole family. This house is an easy walk over the dune to the beach, and being about 3 miles from the end of the road it's the perfect balance of not too much beach driving, but still remote enough to have lots of space on the beach. Driving on the beach was a fun novelty. The house itself has so many full bathrooms! And the top floor is great being completely open concept with great views. We had a great stay and highly recommend for anyone wanting a more remote beach trip, but still close enough where going into town for shopping or ice cream isn't too much of a hassle.

Lance Review

July 2024
, Salem, Oh United States

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3
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Property condition
3

The entire family enjoyed Horseplay very much. There is plenty of room for our family of 11. Plenty of bedrooms and common area to make all of us comfortable. This is the 2nd time we've stay here in the past 5 years. This house is however starting to show wear and tear and could use some general maintenance. We had an issue with not having adequate ice. A commercial ice machine would be very helpful. We had an issue with the pump quitting and had to be repaired. A handle in the 1st floor bathroom was off the shower. The front of the a drawer in the kitchen came off and needs repaired.

Manager's Response

Thanks for your review. Horseplay is a very spacious home with multiple areas for living, so large families can be together or apart as needed.... never on top of each other. As far as upkeep, these owners work diligently every year to keep the house in good shape. As you can imagine, it is a constant battle to keep up with everything on any house, much less one in the vacation rental market. Things break, we just have to fix them in a timely fashion, which we did. Sorry you were disappointed.

Wonderful vacation

June 2024
, Everett, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had the entire family with us for the week. There was so much space escape from each other and big enough space for when we wanted to hang out together. Loved the location. We really loved seeing the wild horses roaming around. I'm pretty sure we saw at least 4 of them a day. We had a mom and her baby greet us on the patio when we arrived. So neat!

Horseplay Vacation

June 2024
, LaGrange, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Laura is great to work with and our vacation experience was plesant. We have rented this home 3 times over the past 3 years and Carova Cottages does a good job with upkeep.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your kind words. We do our best, but really it is about the owner's involvement as well. These owners LOVE their house and keep it up nicely. It's a tough job in this sandy, salty, windy environment. Did I mention sand and salt? LOL

THANKS so much for your review. Will you be coming back in 2025?

Almond Beach Week 2023

October 2023
, madison heights, VA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a blast! Worked out perfect. Laura was great to work with the whole way through. The house had everything we needed and then some. Our children loved that we could park the car with all of our stuff on the beach! We also saw horses just about everyday, sometimes in our yard! Watch your step. A great stay , would highly recommend. Will definitely book again with Carova Cottages!

Manager's Response

Wow, so the horses left you some gifts??? ;-)

We're so glad you loved the house and the vacation and EVERYTHING!!

Please do come again!

Great vacation home!

September 2023
, PLYMOUTH, MA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

House was as described and very clean. Excellent views and a great floor plan for a family vacation. We have rented other homes in the area that we were disappointed with the cleanliness and overall condition and Horseplay was a pleasant surprise.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your nice review. We are so glad you were pleasantly surprised!! It's always good when you can relax in a home that is well cared for! Please come again. :-)

Wow!

July 2023
, Nashville, TN US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

It was awesome! Perfect!

Manager's Response

WOW! is the best review ever. THANK YOU!!!

So glad you are coming back next year. It is our pleasure to have you again!

Best Time Ever!!

July 2023
, Kingston, MA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our second year in a row renting a house on the beach. This house has it all! The setup is great. All the bedrooms have their own bathroom. The kitchen is well-stocked with all sorts of utensils and “tools”. They even had measuring cups and spoons! The house was clean and the property manager is excellent....very helpful and very responsive! I would definitely rent this house again!!

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your review of Horseplay. You are right, the kitchen is ready for any avid cook as well as the frozen pizza chef. ;-) Each bedroom having their own bath makes it EASY to be private in private while multiple living spaces allow for much gathering and gabbing. Horseplay makes it easy to do either or both! Don't forget though, the horses also love Horseplay!! You are sure to see quite a few throughout the week. We are so glad you are Carova Cottages fans. Come again, we'd love to have you!!

Excellent Place to Stay

June 2023
, Jacobsburg, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have zero complaints

Manager's Response

I like that. Zero complaints is the goal!!!!!

LOL

THANKS

Horses Abound

June 2023
, Saxonburg, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
5

Great week at Horseplay. The house was well maintained and had plenty of room for our guests. The pool was great, not too big, but just right. Everything was clean and the service and amenities just right. Good location with just a short drive to the beach. Plenty of wild horses that actually set up in the back yard several times, cool. Laura was great and couldn't be more satisfied. Next time we plan to vacation in Carova, this place will be on our short list!

Manager's Response

So glad you enjoyed your stay!! The owners of Horseplay love their home and it really shows! The house is so comfortable, with spaces for everyone to do their own thing or gather together. Hopefully you all will consider coming again.. we'd love to have you. And thanks for all your hard work upon departure. :-)

Another Memorable Stay

June 2023
, LaGrange, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is our second stay at Horseplay. The accommodations were great for a family of 10.

Manager's Response

So glad you enjoyed your second visit. We hope you will make it for a third!!!

Great Getaway

May 2023
, Pelzer, SC US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

I was very impressed with the size, cleanliness, and location of this house! The weather wasn't great so we spent a lot of time inside playing games. It never felt crowded and the view was beautiful! We saw wild horses daily. Laura was great at communicating with us! She went above and beyond reaching out to give us alternate directions due to the weather. We enjoyed our stay immensely and hope to visit again next year!

Manager's Response

Thanks for your nice review. Hopefully the wind will stop blowing the next time you come!! ;-)

Beautiful Serene Setting

May 2023
, Canton, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

House was fantastic, location was ideal, wild horses were wonderful but the weather was awful. Thank goodness the house was so spacious and well-stocked because the weather kept us indoors for 5 straight days.

Manager's Response

And the week after as well!! That nor'easter lasted almost TWO WEEKS! ACK!

But yeah, at least Horseplay was a good place to be, with a good view of the ocean with all that beautiful surf. It is so cool to watch a good storm with the ocean all kicked up!

Maybe you should try again? LOL. You are bound to get better weather!!

Paradise in the sand

September 2022
, Mechanicsburg, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our vacation was more than we were hoping for. The house was/is clean, very well stocked with plenty of room.

Perfect Family Home

September 2022
, Lyndhurst, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our first time staying on the 4x4 beach & let me tell you it did not disappoint. This house was perfect for our family vacation & was very easy to find. The views were so pretty & the wild horses made it even better. Very clean and everything was easy to find. We would recommend this house to everyone.

HorsePlay

July 2022
, THORNHURST, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Excellent Vacation Home! Some issue when we arrived all electrical surge related from a storm, Laura had everything taken care of by the next morning, and she was super helpful. Excellent to work with!!

#seeyououtthere

October 2021
, Thomasville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Wow! What a fantastic week we had.(Oct 16-23, 2021) Horseplay met all of our needs and expectations! We had a family of 8; there was plenty of room for all of us! We enjoyed sitting on the beach, fishing and watching the horses. My son brought RC planes and did some flying both day and night. Laura did a wonderful job communicating with us prior to the vacation and even stopped by on the day we departed. It was sad for all of us to leave this beautiful place. We would definitely return to this area in the future. (Try that # in the title for interesting places folks travel to)

Fantabulous!!!

October 2021
, Jeffersonville, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

It was a wonderful vacation! Met all expectation! Laura the property manager was extremely helpful, very personable and so easy to work with. She made all the difference in the world. She answered every question and helped throughout our stay, always available. Thank you to her and to the owners. This place was clean, well taken care of and some occasions breath taking.. Our first day we woke up to the wild horses roaming and seen them probably 4 days while we were there. Sun rise was beautiful! The accommodations were excellent, very well stocked kitchen. Weather was a little rough first couple of days but this was expected we went in the off season. House was more then expected with decks almost all the way around 2nd and 3rd floor, the screened in deck on the 3rd floor was a great way to start a day. Beds were comfortable, pool and hot tub were the best... I would recommend this place to anyone, and already have...

Fantastic Views

September 2021
, N. Chesterfield, VA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

great house! great location,! great views!

Magnificent Family Vacation spot

August 2021
, Elkton, MD US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3

Beautiful weather, great accommodations and wonderful family fun! We truly enjoyed the natural habitat of Corova. Quiet and Beautiful location. The layout of Horseplay was perfect for our family and Laura was fantastic!

Fabulous Getaway!

October 2020
, Blacksburg, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We were lucky enough to spend two weeks in Oct-20 staying in this wonderful home. Thanks to remote work and school, we were able to keep up with regular life while enjoying all the extras this home and the beach had to offer! There was plenty of room for our family to spread out in the house and the kitchen was great for serving up family dinners. The beds were comfy and we enjoyed both the pool and hot tub. We didn't have any maintenance issues that required assistance while we were there.

The beach is just a short walk away, and the horses made regular appearances! They surrounded the house one day, so it was like we had our own personal horse show. Sunrises and sunsets were beautiful. We also saw dolphins on the last day, which was fun, too!

Hope to go back someday!

Perfect Place to Vacation during Pandemic

July 2020
, Charleston, WV United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3

We had a very nice time!!! The manager was really helpful and answered all of our questions very promptly. The facilities were wonderful and clean. I highly recommend!

Manager's Response

Thanks for your review. I hope you all had a great time. We all need a vacation this year... and if you have to go somewhere, may as well be a one stop shop. Horseplay has everything you need. Please come again!

Best Vacation Ever

June 2020
, NY, NY Unknown

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Horseplay was everything we'd hoped it would be - and more. Watching the horses graze and the dolphins swim was just magical.

Manager's Response

So you are coming back next year right? We'd love to have you. VIRGOS RULE! ;-)

Awesome Getaway

June 2020
, CREWE, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Horseplay is an excellent home and a great getaway. This is our 2nd year at this wonderful house and I would highly recommend this property. It is well appointed and maintained perfect for large families or multiple family vacations

Manager's Response

We're so glad you had another good week at Horseplay! The weather sure was PERFECT! I hope you will make this home your annual vacation spot! :-)

Location Location Location

October 2019
, Westerville, Oh United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

This was our first time visiting Corolla and it didn’t disappoint. A very short walk to the beach and a pool and hot tub at the house meant we barely left to go into town! This area is very unique and absolutely stunning. We brought along our dogs for a very reasonable fee. Certainly one of our best vacations ever. Laura was very helpful answering all of our questions and we appreciated this very much! We did see the horses very close to the house which was amazing.

Wonderful stay at Corolla, NC with the wild horses!!

September 2019
, Spiceland, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3

Vacation was delayed for 2 1/2 days due to Hurricane Dorian evacuation. But that didnt stop us from enjoying the rest of our time there. It is an absolutely beautiful location on the 4x4 beach. Very quiet and relaxing which is what we were looking for. Property manager, Laura, is absolutely wonderful to deal with and kept us posted on the re-entry process. The house is a fabulous layout and very roomy. Loved the pool and short walk to the beach. Although this is our 2nd year at this home, I must say it is in need of some maintenance. Coat of paint on lots of areas, replace some broken pool furniture, repair 2 doors that are very difficult to lock and unlock....but still a very enjoyable place to stay.

Great house

August 2019
, Denver, NC US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This house met and exceeded all of our expectations. We saw the wild horses every day and we enjoyed the privacy and peacefulness of the location. Laura, the property manager, did an outstanding job. She answered all of our questions, was very responsive and took care of the only minor problem we had. We also enjoyed driving on the beautiful beach. Just know that 4 wheel drive is necessary. This may have been the best vacation my family has ever taken.

Manager's Response

That is such a nice thing to hear. Having your best vacation ever is such high praise! THANK YOU!.

Awesome Getaway

July 2019
, Crewe, VA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The property was even better than as advertised. We had a great trip and enjoyed the solitude of Carova. Wild Horses were abundant and the beach was not too packed.

Manager's Response

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Horseplay. It is a lovely area and the house is well cared for! The horses LOVE this section of the beach. I guess the sea oats swaying in the breeze are the draw for them. But they also tend to help you forget that there is any other thing to do, except relax and go with the flow. I hope you will return for another visit soon.

Like no other beach in North Carolina!

June 2019
, Cary, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We were looking for a beach get-away with our teens and their friends that was different than our past trips to the beaches of North Carolina. We wanted it to be something fun and like nothing any of us had done before... Carova Beach checked all the boxes and our stay at Horseplay made the week unforgettable! Working with Laura to arrange our travel was a breeze and she was very attentive throughout our stay. Once we hit the "beach road," we couldn't believe the ride! The beach and sand go on for miles and with no road, the experience of getting there was half the fun!!! Four Wheel Drive is a must! Each morning, we enjoyed coffee on the top deck with beautiful views of the ocean as well as the occasional wild horse or two. We loved spending days on the beach, using our Jeep like a giant beach wagon to carry all of our gear. Then heading back to Horseplay in the evening for some time poolside and games and laughter at the enormous dining room table once the sun went down. The house had plenty of room for four adults, seven teens and all of our beach gear. The kitchen is well stocked and having two dishwashers was a help with all of our crew. The beds were extremely comfortable and having a bathroom for each bedroom was wonderful! We really relaxed on this trip, had lots of family time and just enjoyed being away from it all! Thank you, Carova Cottages, for an amazing week!

Manager's Response

LOVE YOUR REVIEW! Thank you so much for the nice review of this lovely home. Your words have managed to capture the serenity of the beach here, even with SEVEN teens in tow. What a GREAT house for your family with plenty of space for everyone. I hope you will consider a return visit. We would be happy to have you!

Beautiful

October 2018
, Charlotte, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We enjoyed peace and quiet - had the beach to ourselves most of the time. The house is nice and seeing the wild horses was magical!

Incredible week

September 2018
, Bridgeport, Pa United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Stayed here for the last week of September. Woke up three separate mornings with several horses grazing in the yard. Add the sunrises and it was such a surreal start to each day. The houses is very adequate and would certainly rent again. Shows some wear and tear of a rental, but expected. Stocked with everything! Forgot a few items for preparing meals before we left home and always found what we needed in the house. Quick walk to the beach. Only 3 miles off the paved road was perfect for getting back into town when needed. Barely saw any neighbors all week. Pool and hot tub were great. For anyone who plans on watching some sports on TV, you might be disappointed. Cable is basic, there are no ESPN channels, FS1, etc. Wasn’t a big deal for us, but a heads up for the sports fan. Laura was readily available for any questions. She was outstanding and would be happy to rent from her again.

HORSEPLAY - beautiful, clean, great location, pool & hot-tub!

September 2018
, Spiceland, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We arrived about the same time as Hurricane Florence was taking shape as a hurricane. She headed our way so our week was cut short. Arrived late Saturday night and by Monday they had issued mandatory evacuation. But the short time we had there was great! Beds slept great, number of bathrooms swas great also. We enjoyed the pool, hottub and even were able to see the wild horses before leavinng. It definitely requires a 4x4 vehicle!! For sure get insurance...we lost 4 1/2 days due to hurricane evacuation and couldn't get a refund without it.

Manager's Response

FLORENCE. The big storm that thankfully changed course at the last minute. If it hadn't, we would have had a TERRIBLE mess here. I feel sorry for the southern coastal part of the state. STILL flooded a week later!


SEPTEMBER is the middle of hurricane season and we try to advise people to purchase the travel insurance. But it is another couple hundred dollars and if you have never had your trip interrupted before, it seems an unnecessary expense. I wish I could make everyone buy it and I even asked our insurance company if I could add it to the cost of the vacation and make it mandatory. Of course I could not.... but I wish I could!!! THAT would throw off all those actuary tables wouldn't it?


SO GLAD you are considering a repeat stay next year. How about June? ;-)

HORSEPLAY - beautiful, clean, great location, pool & hot-tub!

September 2018
, Spiceland, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We arrived about the same time as Hurricane Florence was taking shape as a hurricane. She headed our way so our week was cut short. Arrived late Saturday night and by Monday they had issued mandatory evacuation. But the short time we had there was great! Beds slept great, number of bathrooms swas great also. We enjoyed the pool, hottub and even were able to see the wild horses before leavinng. It definitely requires a 4x4 vehicle!! For sure get insurance...we lost 4 1/2 days due to hurricane evacuation and couldn't get a refund without it.

Manager's Response

FLORENCE. The big storm that thankfully changed course at the last minute. If it hadn't, we would have had a TERRIBLE mess here. I feel sorry for the southern coastal part of the state. STILL flooded a week later!


SEPTEMBER is the middle of hurricane season and we try to advise people to purchase the travel insurance. But it is another couple hundred dollars and if you have never had your trip interrupted before, it seems an unnecessary expense. I wish I could make everyone buy it and I even asked our insurance company if I could add it to the cost of the vacation and make it mandatory. Of course I could but I wish I could!!! THAT would throw off all those actuary tables wouldn't it?


SO GLAD you are considering a repeat stay next year. How about June? ;-)

First vacation with a newborn

September 2018
, Fairfax, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time at Horseplay! This was the first vacatuon we’ve taken since having our son, and it was everything we expected. We vacatuoned with another couple who also had a newborn and the house was perfect. It was exactly as listed. The house was clean and provided every accommodation we hoped for! The staff was very responsive and helpful as we planned our trip.

Manager's Response

We are so glad you chose Horseplay to introduce your brand new son to the ocean. We hope you will come again and repeat the stay for years to come!

Wonderful Vacation

August 2018
, Ringoes, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was perfect, the weather that week was perfect - couldn't ask for a better vacation! My family enjoyed all the space, was great to take a dip in the pool after a day at the beach!

Manager's Response

Horseplay is the perfect house! I hope you will come and stay again. What a GREAT WEEK of weather you had too... PERFECT!

Wonderful Vacation

August 2018
, Ringoes, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was perfect, the weather that week was perfect - couldn't ask for a better vacation! My family enjoyed all the space, was great to take a dip in the pool after a day at the beach!

Manager's Response

Horseplay is the perfect house! I hope you will come and stay again. What a GREAT WEEK of weather you had too... PERFECT!

Beautiful interior, great floor plan, and quick access to beach

August 2018
, Damascus, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house will not disappoint. Having the main areas (living room, dining room, and kitchen) on the top level with an open floor plan and lots of windows worked very well. Beds were comfortable too. Location is away from the crowded beach areas which is a big plus.

Manager's Response

WE love it when folks love our houses! I hope you will consider a repeat stay at Horseplay. We would be very happy to have you.

Beautiful interior, great floor plan, and quick access to beach

August 2018
, Damascus, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house will not disappoint. Having the main areas (living room, dining room, and kitchen) on the top level with an open floor plan and lots of windows worked very well. Beds were comfortable too. Location is away from the crowded beach areas which is a big plus.

Manager's Response

WE love it when folks love our houses! I hope you will consider a repeat stay at Horseplay. We would be very happy to have you.

Fabulous house for a big family! The horses come to you!

July 2018
, Louisa, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Great house to spread out the family on three floors. Great views, easy walk to the beach. Plenty of beaming sunshine in the house. Greatly appointed. Wrap around deck is huge with a great screened in porch on the side. Small pool but lovely. Master bedrooms are great but could use new mattresses and pillows. We would go back again and again but be prepared for not only the sandy drive but potential flooding on the “roads” if it rains. It’s a part of the seclusion though that we loved. We saw the wild horses day and night, it was magical!

Manager's Response

Thank you for the nice review. Your stay coincided with that EPIC amount of rainfall. I think they said it was 20 inches before it was all said and done. What a crazy storm. And the "roads"... rivers? But what a nice house to be stuck indoors! And I think you ended up with some sunshine before the week was out. Your rainy beach stay is crossed off the list, so next time, you are bound to have some sun! But sounds like the magic happened anyway. So please come again. :-)

Horseplay Adventure

June 2018
, Germantown, WI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had a wonderful vacation. There were many visiting horses, the home met the needs of our family and everything functioned. Property manager Laura and VRBO were extremely helpful. Be aware that you DEFINITELY need 4 wheel drive and the mile markers are difficult to spot. For the cost of this home, I did not expect rust in the toilets and tubs, knobs that fell off the bottom of the coffee table, dining room chairs that we kept reassembling or dishes (clean?) still in dishwasher upon arrival. These are minor issues, however - it is a beautiful location and great home.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review. SO SORRY the dishwasher was not unloaded... that sometimes happens when the guest before didn't start it and the housekeeping staff arrives later in the day and must start it for them. Thanks for the heads' up on the chairs and the coffee table. These are things I cannot know unless I stay at the home myself, so I am glad you let me know. There is a water conditioning system at Horseplay to alleviate "beach water". The iron can sometimes get through anyway, but I will be sure to mention it to the water service technician.

It seems as though the vacation was successful despite these issues and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. The wild horses do make it magical.

Excellent first trip to outerbabks

October 2017
, Noblesville, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Horseplay was a great place to stay for our familys first trip to the outer banks! It had everything we needed. The hot tub and pool were great. We went in mid/ October so we added pool heat and it was perfect. It was an easy 3 min walk to the beach. Laura was awesome! We left a few things accidentally after our stay and she shipped them to us immediately. She was always willing to answer questions.

Manager's Response

THANK you for the nice review. We are so glad to be able to offer pool heat for those chilly fall months. Sometimes the ocean is warm enough but buying the pool heat is playing it safe! Hope you can make it back next fall.

Must Play at Horseplay

September 2017
, Flemington, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Arrived at Horseplay to find everything in order. Laura James was excellent in insuring the home was ready and any problems were addressed. House is in great location to the beach (two minute walk). Kitchen was well stocked. Really enjoyed eating in enclosed porch during sunset. My dog had lots of space to play and relax. If you want to see wild horses, they frequently pass through and even stay on the property. Swimming pool and hot tub nice for a cooler day or when the ocean waters are rough. I highly recommend this property.

Manager's Response

THANK you for the nice review. You managed to capture the essence of relaxation that comes with a stay at Horseplay. It is a nice spacious house with an easy walk to the beach! Sunsets from the screened porch with a nice meal and family gathered around... PERFECT!

Vacation at Horseplay

September 2017
, PEQUEA, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Beautiful home, felt warm and welcoming. Saw wild horses every day, short stroll to the beach. Ocean view was breathtaking.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much. Horseplay is a nice place to unwind!

Such a wonderful vacation

July 2017
, Toronto, ON Canada

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had such a great time at Horseplay! Laura, the property manager was always very responsive to all our pre-trip questions and the odd question we had while at the house.
Horseplay was clean, well equipped, comfy...exactly as others had reviewed. The pool was perfect - and take the advise of management - summer heat sufficiently heats the pool!
When we arrived on the beach to drive to the house, within a few minutes of our drive we not only saw some wild horses, we also saw dolphins jumping out of the water. All week long we continued to see playful dolphins and horses. The horses were both at the beach and around the house. Absolutely amazing.
A few notables - not negatives, more just nice to knows. Weekends are very busy on the island but if you stay out of Duck you will avoid most of this traffic. Arriving ahead of your check in time is advisable to get ahead of the weekend beach traffic. Also, for those with kids, cars do get the right of way on the beach...this is especially important during low tide.
Overall, our group of 8 (4 adults and 4 kids) had a fabulous week. We definitely recommend this house and the area. What an incredible experience we had!

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for the nice review. The wildlife here is so thrilling! We never tire of watching the horses, particularly when they are playing! The beach driving is part of the excitement, but you are right, it is a little unnerving when relaxing on the beach. Using a vehicle for a barricade is pretty effective, but even so, Carova is definitely not your typical beach setting! There is an untamed feel here that is part of the draw! I hope you will return to Horseplay again. Come in September and we'll crank that pool heat up! ;-)

Horseplay

April 2017
, IRMO, SC United States

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Thank you. We are happy you enjoyed your stay.

Ultimate family get away

August 2016
, Burlington, NJ United States

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Our family of 11 aged 1 to 84 had a very peaceful week with perfect weather. The house was roomy enough that anyone who wanted quiet alone time could have it. The pool and hot tub were wonderful, the kitchen well equipped, and the views spectacular. Loved the horses and lizards too.

4x4 Carova cottage vacation

July 2016
, Easton, PA United States

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This vacation was way above our expectations.. Absolutely gorgeous !! From the moment we entered the sand road, to see horses walking by you on the beach .. Was just awesome .. The house was just as pictured ~beautiful ! We had our family with us and not once did we feel crowded.. Loved sitting on the deck watching the Dolphins .. And hearing the ocean waves .. The pool was perfect, our grandkids loved it ... We would love to come back, everyone's favorite vacation spot .. Thank you Laura for everything .

Carova Beach May, 2016

May 2016
, Wolcott, CT United States

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My Husband and I had never been to the Outer Banks. Seeing the wild horses was on my Bucket list.....and the result was beyond my wildest dreams!! Beautiful beach, house and horses!!We met Laura, the property manager. She was wonderful to work with and provided appropriate info for our trip. Can't wait to go back!!!! 4WD a must ....worked out perfectly!!

Carova Beach May, 2016

May 2016
, Rotonda West, FL United States

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My Husband and I had never been to the Outer Banks. Seeing the wild horses was on my Bucket list.....and the result was beyond my wildest dreams!! Beautiful beach, house and horses!!We met Laura, the property manager. She was wonderful to work with and provided appropriate info for our trip. Can't wait to go back!!!! 4WD a must ....worked out perfectly!!

Can't wait to return!

April 2016
, Woodstown, NJ United States

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We had an absolutely wonderful time during our vacation. The house was beautiful and comfortable and we felt instantly at home. We are looking forward to returning next year for a longer stay.

Great place to stay!

April 2016
, Cazenovia, NY United States

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5
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We had a great time. Accommodations are clean and comfortable and perfect for a large family stay. We woke up to horses 3 out of 7 days right outside this house. Perfect place to unplug listen to the waves and get away from the hustle and bustle.

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Kaptain's Treasure

Kaptain's Treasure Pool/Hot tub Game room with Kitchenette 4x4 Beach

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2102 Sandfiddler Rd
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 30' 35.7984" N, 75° 51' 44.136" W
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Kaptain's Treasure

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OBX Family First

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-09-09
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Kaptain’s Treasure was a beautiful home and we very much enjoyed our family vacation together. The home really has checked many of the boxes for a vacation home. We really weren’t sure what to expect with the 4x4 access only, which was an interesting experience.
The only negative encounter we experienced was with a verbal dialogue a family member had with the property manager which really could have went differently as the manager gave prompt attention to the issue. It’s unfortunate that the verbal interaction felt negative when the issue was promptly resolved. People familiar with the manager thought maybe they were just having an off day but it left our party a little soured.
We enjoyed grilling out and were happy with the equipment provided however it looked like it had not been cleaned well from previous use.
The overall experience was relaxing which is what you hope for in a vacation. Thank you ��
Manager response on 2024-11-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay.

Awesome stay!

Reviewed by Angela H. on 2024-07-22
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Beautiful home, well kept and great for family vacation. Perfect for access to the beach and the amenities were great as well. Would definitely stay again and recommend highly!!!

Perfect vacation spot

Reviewed by Oksana Y. on 2022-09-25
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Not our first rental with this company and always had an excellent time
House is well maintained, had everything we needed and perfectly located
Looking forward till next year

Vacation 2023

Reviewed by Tonia P. on 2023-07-04
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We had a wonderful time. The house and location was great. Seen lots of horses. Kids loved the pool after being at the beach. Would highly recommend.
Manager response on 2023-07-05 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much, yes, the afternoon pool romp is the way to go. I know the beach should be enough, but man, it is nice to jump in the pool after a long day of sandy beach! Hope you all will come again!

4x4 beach house

Reviewed by Daniel M. on 2023-06-26
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Very nice, large home. plenty of room for 2 families. Good sized pool, well stocked kitchen. Only drawback was bath towels were not provided. They were available for $150, but that seems like something that should be included.
Manager response on 2023-06-29 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your review. Kaptain's Treasure is a beautiful home and the owners keep it very well maintained. They work on it for at least a month every winter. Wish we could duplicate them and put them in OUR house for a month!! lol I understand the towels question. The owners decided about ten years ago not to provide towels and to keep the rate a little lower because of it. I hope it won't deter you from a repeat visit. Carova Cottages and Kaptain's Treasure would love to have you return.

Kaptain’s Treasure - awesome

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-08-17
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The home was wonderful, clean, spacious, and met all our needs. Great location to take advantage of the beach, ocean, horses, dolphins, and to recharge. Our families loved it!! The management company (Laura and her husband) communicated all information prior to arrival, during stay, and at departure very effectively. We would definitely stay at this location again!!
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Kaptain's Treasure. This home has been meticulously maintained by loving owners who pour heart and soul into the care of their home. And it shows! The beach is an easy walk, just 400 feet over the dune! The pool is a fantastic place to spend the afternoon if you get "beached out". And the level one game room is a great gathering space for a little pool tournament. Besides the pool, the level one fridge and full bath make it easy to spend the entire day on one floor! But you will want to go to level three for the lovely kitchen in which it is easy to make just any meal you can conjure. Kaptain's Treasure is just that, a real treasure.

Kaptain's Treasure is a Pleasure!

Reviewed by Kerri C. on 2019-09-03
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Kaptain's Treasure - perfect location to the beach, top floor living with spectacular views from inside and full deck, additional full enclosed sun room for added living space, and was beautifully decorated too. Kitchen was fully equipped, game room was perfect with pool table, 2nd fridge and more. Bedrooms were spacious, bathrooms galore even an outside half bath, and an outside shower for when you are at the pool & hot tub. Horses were also around quite often. This was a great house in a perfect location!
Manager response on 2019-09-11 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
You have managed to sum it all up! Kaptain's Treasure is a GREAT house for a large group, and as you noted, it has plenty of space for everyone. We hope you will return... this was year two? How about a third? ;-)

Kaptains treasure is indeed a treasure

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-08-13
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Beautiful, spacious home with a great pool and great hot tub. Just steps away from a beautiful beach. Driving 8 miles on the beach to get there is not for the faint of heart but well worth it
Manager response on 2019-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL! I think the beach drive is alternately scary, then adventure, then fun, then OLD HAT. Sounds like you got through the scary part and maybe even up to the adventure part. Come again and it will be OLD HAT! Kaptain's Treasure will be ready for you!

Location, Home & Horses

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-08-19
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Checked in with no issues and had no issues through our entire stay! Walked to the beach several times, enjoyed tithe pool and hot tub, played a lot of pool! Enjoying the large kitchen as well. We were lucky enough to see many horses, deer, rabbits and even coyotes! I can’t speak highly enough of Corova Cottages.
Manager response on 2019-09-11 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you so much for your nice review. Kaptain's Treasure does seem to have a lot of visiting wildlife. I hear about the horses visiting quite a bit! They must like the vegetation around that house. Hope you will come again. We would love to have you. !

Review of 2102 Sand Fiddler

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-08-12
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We had a nice time on vacation. The rental was in good shape. Clean with updated amenities. Liked the location with driving on the beach and looking at the wild horses.
Manager response on 2019-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your nice review. The owners of Kaptain's Treasure do a VERY GOOD job of keeping everything new and fresh. The horses really are cool to watch. Particularly when they are snorting at each other and fussing over their mares.!! Come again!

Good Findings at Kaptain's Treasure

Reviewed by Stephen T. on 2020-10-01
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Despite the iffy weather, our stay in the OBX was wonderful. The area is more secluded than the southern part. Easy beach access, very near recycling plant and park. Wild Horses show up regularly. House is beautifully decorated and well kept. Property Manager Laura very attentive to your needs. Pool and hot tub maintained during the week. I highly recommend the rental of this property. Unfortunately due to COVID, we did not travel into town. On our way up stopped at Dockside Seafood- they have delicious crab legs and of course the Fudge Factory. We Recommend both.

Great vacation. Kaptain’s Treasure for the win.

Reviewed by Brian M. on 2020-08-03
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We spent 2 weeks at KT and had a blast.
The beach.
The horses.
The house.
All worked out great for our family + our Carin Terrier.
Given Covid we felt safer than ever... few trips to the grocery store and the fish market at the Tim Buck II plaza was all we needed.

We ended up renting a gas grill for the 2 weeks...that would be the only thing this house missed.

Very clean and nicely decorated.

Thanks... we will be back!
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your summation.. and it does kinda sum it up. Kaptain's Treasure has everything you need, and then some. Nice new living room furniture is comfortable and inviting. The sun room allows for more spaces to unwind and relax. Well appointed in all areas with exquisite taste shown by the owners. So the charcoal grill versus the gas grill. Funny enough.. that seems to be as divisive as chocolate, vanilla or strawberry!! Someone should do a poll! :-) Hope you guys will come again!

Second year, and will repeat again

Reviewed by Oliver B. on 2021-07-06
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beautiful house, well cared for - lots of upgrades. Horses come right to the door of the house. I wouldn't hesitate to look at any property managed by Carova Cottages.

Getting of the grid

Reviewed by Brian N. on 2022-07-06
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Getting away to another level.New experience and something different from the usual.Good location , nice place and good weather.Definitely would go again.

Our best vacation EVER!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-10-22
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This was our fourth year at Kaptain's Treasure and our best. We enjoyed 3 days of dry roads to the house and then the rain came. 15+ inches of rain water to go through to get in and out made it an adventure. House was clean and ready to go when we arrived. Can't say enough about the new rental company. They went above and beyond getting a forgotten stuffed animal home to us.

A great getaway

Reviewed by Paul C. on 2016-06-02
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We had a great time at this rental. The rental location was amazing and the wild horses were everywhere! My children loved the beach, horses, pools amd hot tub. The rental house was very clean and cozy. The house is located close enough to restraunts and shops in town if you want to go out or you can cook, stay in and watch the ocean from the decks. I would recommend the rental for anyone who wants to get away and spend time with family. We hope to return soon!

Best vacation ever!!!!!

Reviewed by James V. on 2016-06-17
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Our entire party had a wonderful time and enjoyed Kaptain's Treasure very much. The property management staff went out of their way to ensure an enjoyable stay as Laura and David were both wonderful. We observed at least two dozen wild horses from the house daily. The house is setup very well, was very clean and close proximity to the beach with a fairly short walk. Only problem we had was the "Park Style" grill outside. It wouldn't light due to a breeze and the front of the grill being completely open. A propane grill or enclosed grill would've been preferred.

A valuable tip for driving in loose sand: if your 4-wheel drive has traction control, "disable it". When one wheel slips, your vehicle brakes itself until all wheels are at the same speed. Driving my 4-wheel drive on the beach was what I looked forward to the most and enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately I realized the traction control aspect on our last day.

escape from commercialism

Reviewed by Marilyn C. on 2016-08-15
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This was a very nice rental house.Lots of indoor space and outside decking although a little disappointed with outdoor seating(5 plastic
aidorandak type chairs of which 2 were cracked on top deck and no seating on mid-level deck).The location was fantastic with wonderful ocean views and plenty of horses to watch daily.The pool was huge and used daily as we happened to be there when heat index advisory was up to 110 degrees- A short walk over the dunes and when driving your vehicle the dune road was right there. The property was clean and the management company- especially Laura was outstanding.

Amazing getaway!!!

Reviewed by Sharon R. on 2016-09-05
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I went with my husband and 2 boys, 7&9. The house was perfect! So clean and well stocked with all the essentials.

Carova

Reviewed by Mike M. on 2016-09-25
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Awesome house. Second trip to this area and I plan on coming back again.

Kaptain's Treasure Stay July 2017

Reviewed by Trista B. on 2017-07-31
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We had a great time at Kaptain's Treasure. Everything was perfect- house had a great layout that accommodated our group, clean, and ready to use upon arrival. We had one small issue during our stay which was immediately handled by the property management company. We would highly recommend Carova Cottage's- Kaptain's Treasure for your OBX stay.
Manager response on 2017-08-01 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
What a nice review! Thank you for your help with the electronics after that storm. Funny that we ended up purchasing the same speaker as you have at home. It made setup a breeze! ;-)

Wonderful House Great Location

Reviewed by Kimberly H. on 2017-04-26
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House was exactly as pictured, great location, view of ocean from top floor, very clean, saw horses daily from the house, Laura was great to work with, highly recommend this house to others!
Manager response on 2017-04-30 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for the nice review. Please come visit again!

The view was great

Reviewed by Unknown on 2017-09-04
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The overall experience was positive. The location is nice, the views are great and the property management people were great. The only complaint from everyone who stayed in the house with us was the beds are terrible. Extremely uncomfortable beds and the worst sleep I've ever had in a vacation. The condition of the house was ok, not dirty but not immaculate. There were beer cans in the sink in the pool area when we arrived and the pool hadn't been cleaned. There were leaves floating and sand in the bottom but I guess that can be expected for the location. The interior of the house was decent. Some paint chipping off the ceiling in the basement, found food crumbs under the furniture in the living room so I would suggest the cleaners check under there when cleaning. The WiFi is spotty and weak . Overall I give it a 7/10.
Manager response on 2017-09-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for letting us know about the difficulties you encountered during your stay. Your assessment helps us improve our service. You can be sure we will have a chat with the pool operator about the conditions you found there, but you are right about the sand. It is VERY hard to keep sand out of the pool! We will have to speak to housekeeping about moving the furniture to vacuum. They have quite a bit to do on Saturdays, but we strive for the cleanest possible conditions. This is the first complaint we have had about the beds, so we'll be sure to investigate. The wifi service was upgraded to 10MPS just recently so I think you will see an improvement there. Thank you for your critique. We aim for perfection.

Kaptain's Treasure

Reviewed by Keith R. on 2017-09-11
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Location was great. House was very dirty when we arrived. House is in milde disrepair and does need some care. Sliding glass door was not shutting and weather stripping was coming off. Some window screens were broken. Pool was not vacuumed and had a lot of sand in it. Pool deck area was covered with cigarette butts. Chairs were broken around the pool deck.
Manager response on 2017-09-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So sorry you were disappointed by the cleanliness of this home when you arrived. If I remember correctly, your party arrived at the house before check in time. That makes our housekeepers rush through their job. Waiting in the pool area takes the pool operator out of his or her comfort zone and makes it difficult for them to do their job. Next time, it would be appreciated if you would wait until check in time to arrive. Everyone is happier then! The owners of this home are VERY conscientious about keeping it up. The maintenance issues you mention are all minor repairs that happen regularly and constantly. This environment is hard on houses and we make sure to take care of the important issues as they arise. I apologize for the conditions you found that were unacceptable to you. I hold a high standard for our cleaners, and they do an excellent job. Please make sure to let us know if you feel otherwise. Thank you for your input.

Perfect Family Vacation

Reviewed by Catherine P. on 2017-10-16
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Kaptain's Treasure was the perfect house for our family. We couldn't have asked for more.
Manager response on 2017-10-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you so much. We love Kaptain's Treasure too!

Absolutely Beautiful

Reviewed by Mike R. on 2018-08-20
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This was our first time to the outer banks and NOT our last! The house was absolutely perfect along with great views. The wild horses were in our yard/view every morning. Sunrise was perfect every morning. The pools and hot tub were amazing. The house was set up perfect.
Manager response on 2018-08-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I agree the house is perfect, the views are perfect, the pool and tub are perfect. We strive to provide the best possible experience for all of our guests. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

Perfect retreat!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2018-06-28
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We absolutely loved our family vacation at Kaptain’s Treasure. The home was laid out perfectly and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to bake and cook. Our favorite room was the sun room where you could watch the sun rise and set from the same seat. Horses everywhere. And had a fun time crabbing and fishing and visited the fire station for an ice cream treat. Location is great with beautiful views from the porch. Laura and David were responsive from reservation to checkout. Highly recommend Kaptain’s Treaure and Carova Cottages.
Manager response on 2018-06-29 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS Christa. Kaptain's Treasure is so nicely outfitted and the updates are luxurious! The owners have done a beautiful job making it PERFECT for your vacation. I hope you will come and stay again. ANNUAL reunion at Kaptain's Treasure? ;-)

Beautiful Carova Home with LOTS of horses

Reviewed by Lisa B. on 2018-09-04
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The house was perfect. Great location and we were fortunate to see horses every day - in our yard, the neighbors yards, on the beach. The kids loved it! Great views and comfortable layout perfect for a larger family. We never felt like we were on top of each other. We would absolutely recommend this property to friends.

The blinds in the sun room did not open and should be repaired or replaced to allow for the beautiful view. I would also recommend replacing some of the plastic chairs around the pool area as many were broken.
Manager response on 2018-09-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
The horses do seem to love that area! There must be some sweet grass or sea oats nearby! Kaptain's Treasure does have a nice layout. The spaces flow easily and there are ENOUGH spaces that you can be all by yourself if you want. The sunroom blinds are not broken. They use pulleys to lower and raise the rolled matchstick shade and folks seem to not know how to use them. Once they are rolled up again correctly they work smooth as silk. But if someone unrolls them by just taking the cords OFF THE ROLL, then it is a mess! SO sorry they were a frustration for you. I'll be sure to check those pool area chairs. The sun makes them brittle. WE sure do hope you will come again. Having a vacation in a "PERFECT HOUSE" seems like a good thing to repeat! ;-) HOPE you will come again. The horses are

Awesome Vacation!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-05-27
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We had a wonderful family vacation. Plenty of room. Very clean. Convenient walk to ocean with ocean view. We loved fishing on the canal at Carova park! Caught many fish there. The kids loved the playground. We loved the kiddie pool and adult pool. Highly recommend would go back!
Manager response on 2019-06-07 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for the nice review. We like the location at Kaptain's Treasure. It is so close to the ocean and the canal... walking distance to both... which one today? :-) Please come again!

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Kaptain's Treasure

Kaptain's Treasure Pool/Hot tub Game room with Kitchenette 4x4 Beach
Seclusion, serenity and relaxation are easy to find in this very private home, Kaptain's Treasure. Pets are now allowed with some breed, age and weight restrictions. Five bedrooms include FOUR KING bedrooms and one bedroom with duobunk and twin. (double bed and two twins) 500 feet will take you to the 4x4 beach or to Carova's own public park. The peaceful surroundings are only the foundation for the serenity you will enjoy at Kaptain’s Treasure. Lounge around the huge private pool or in the 6 person hot tub while watching the kids splash in their very own private kiddie pool. Have a picnic in the outdoor dining or move indoors for some diversion in the game room with pool table, kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave as well as comfortable seating and television. Every bedroom and living room is connected to DISH and most of the tv's are also smart! The sleeping level boasts 4 bedrooms: two king rooms with private baths, and two more rooms that share a bath, one with a king bed and the other with a duo-bunk and a twin bed. Moving up to the third level, you will find another king bedroom with private bath and a spacious living area with half bath. The living room / dining area will hold the central crowd, but don’t worry if you want a quiet place to unwind. Kaptain’s Treasure has a delightful sun room located just off the dining area for those indescribable moments of peace and quiet! Take a moment to enjoy watching the horses and gazing at the ocean from all levels of this beautiful home. Head west for a quick walk and you will come to the Carova Park which will entice young and old with fishing, kayaking, boating, picnicking and more. You will be amazed at the number of stars in the incredible night sky! This home is truly a treasure for all, so listen to the captain who knows best. Come visit Kaptain’s Treasure! 5br, 5.5 baths and something for everyone. Private pool, separate kiddie pool, hot tub, pool table an extra living room/kitchenette on the first floor ALL for your family's pleasure and relaxation. Inventory: • Game Room with pool table • Huge Private pool 14x28 • Kiddie pool • Hot tub • Second full sized refrigerator in game room • Extra sink, microwave and cabinetry in game room • water filtration system • Pac ' n' play • Keurig coffee machine (bring your k-cups) • Fully stocked kitchen • Sheets, pillows, blankets and bedspreads for all beds. Towels available for a fee • Iron and ironing board • Telephone • 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 vehicle required - Sheets provided - Dogs allowed with some restrictions, no cats - Towels available for a fee - Approximately 8 miles up the 4x4 beach Pool and hot tub will be open Mid May to end of Sept. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Guests will use the two season passes that belong to the house when parking on the beach. No graduation or event groups of any kind are allowed in our homes. Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:
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5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

Kaptain’s Treasure was a beautiful home and we very much enjoyed our family vacation together. The home really has checked many of the boxes for a vacation home. We really weren’t sure what to expect with the 4x4 access only, which was an interesting experience.
The only negative encounter we experienced was with a verbal dialogue a family member had with the property manager which really could have went differently as the manager gave prompt attention to the issue. It’s unfortunate that the verbal interaction felt negative when the issue was promptly resolved. People familiar with the manager thought maybe they were just having an off day but it left our party a little soured.
We enjoyed grilling out and were happy with the equipment provided however it looked like it had not been cleaned well from previous use.
The overall experience was relaxing which is what you hope for in a vacation. Thank you

Manager's Response

Thanks for your review and glad you enjoyed your stay.

Awesome stay!

July 2024
, Goode, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Beautiful home, well kept and great for family vacation. Perfect for access to the beach and the amenities were great as well. Would definitely stay again and recommend highly!!!

Kaptain’s Treasure - awesome

July 2023
, Norton, MA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The home was wonderful, clean, spacious, and met all our needs. Great location to take advantage of the beach, ocean, horses, dolphins, and to recharge. Our families loved it!! The management company (Laura and her husband) communicated all information prior to arrival, during stay, and at departure very effectively. We would definitely stay at this location again!!

Manager's Response

We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Kaptain's Treasure. This home has been meticulously maintained by loving owners who pour heart and soul into the care of their home. And it shows! The beach is an easy walk, just 400 feet over the dune! The pool is a fantastic place to spend the afternoon if you get "beached out". And the level one game room is a great gathering space for a little pool tournament. Besides the pool, the level one fridge and full bath make it easy to spend the entire day on one floor! But you will want to go to level three for the lovely kitchen in which it is easy to make just any meal you can conjure. Kaptain's Treasure is just that, a real treasure.

Vacation 2023

June 2023
, Chandlersville, OH US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time. The house and location was great. Seen lots of horses. Kids loved the pool after being at the beach. Would highly recommend.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much, yes, the afternoon pool romp is the way to go. I know the beach should be enough, but man, it is nice to jump in the pool after a long day of sandy beach!

Hope you all will come again!

4x4 beach house

June 2023
, Bowling Green, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Very nice, large home. plenty of room for 2 families. Good sized pool, well stocked kitchen. Only drawback was bath towels were not provided. They were available for $150, but that seems like something that should be included.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your review. Kaptain's Treasure is a beautiful home and the owners keep it very well maintained. They work on it for at least a month every winter. Wish we could duplicate them and put them in OUR house for a month!! lol

I understand the towels question. The owners decided about ten years ago not to provide towels and to keep the rate a little lower because of it. I hope it won't deter you from a repeat visit. Carova Cottages and Kaptain's Treasure would love to have you return.

Perfect vacation spot

September 2022
, Philadelphia, PA Unknown

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Not our first rental with this company and always had an excellent time
House is well maintained, had everything we needed and perfectly located
Looking forward till next year

Getting of the grid

June 2022
, Blairs, VA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Getting away to another level.New experience and something different from the usual.Good location , nice place and good weather.Definitely would go again.

Second year, and will repeat again

June 2021
, Stamford, CT United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

beautiful house, well cared for - lots of upgrades. Horses come right to the door of the house. I wouldn't hesitate to look at any property managed by Carova Cottages.

Good Findings at Kaptain's Treasure

September 2020
, Milford, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Despite the iffy weather, our stay in the OBX was wonderful. The area is more secluded than the southern part. Easy beach access, very near recycling plant and park. Wild Horses show up regularly. House is beautifully decorated and well kept. Property Manager Laura very attentive to your needs. Pool and hot tub maintained during the week. I highly recommend the rental of this property. Unfortunately due to COVID, we did not travel into town. On our way up stopped at Dockside Seafood- they have delicious crab legs and of course the Fudge Factory. We Recommend both.

Great vacation. Kaptain’s Treasure for the win.

July 2020
, West NEwton, MA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We spent 2 weeks at KT and had a blast.
The beach.
The horses.
The house.
All worked out great for our family + our Carin Terrier.
Given Covid we felt safer than ever... few trips to the grocery store and the fish market at the Tim Buck II plaza was all we needed.

We ended up renting a gas grill for the 2 weeks...that would be the only thing this house missed.

Very clean and nicely decorated.

Thanks... we will be back!

Manager's Response

THANKS for your summation.. and it does kinda sum it up. Kaptain's Treasure has everything you need, and then some. Nice new living room furniture is comfortable and inviting. The sun room allows for more spaces to unwind and relax. Well appointed in all areas with exquisite taste shown by the owners. So the charcoal grill versus the gas grill. Funny enough.. that seems to be as divisive as chocolate, vanilla or strawberry!! Someone should do a poll! :-)

Hope you guys will come again!

Kaptain's Treasure is a Pleasure!

August 2019
, Madison, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Kaptain's Treasure - perfect location to the beach, top floor living with spectacular views from inside and full deck, additional full enclosed sun room for added living space, and was beautifully decorated too. Kitchen was fully equipped, game room was perfect with pool table, 2nd fridge and more. Bedrooms were spacious, bathrooms galore even an outside half bath, and an outside shower for when you are at the pool & hot tub. Horses were also around quite often. This was a great house in a perfect location!

Manager's Response

You have managed to sum it all up! Kaptain's Treasure is a GREAT house for a large group, and as you noted, it has plenty of space for everyone. We hope you will return... this was year two? How about a third? ;-)

Location, Home & Horses

August 2019
, Arvonia , Va United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Checked in with no issues and had no issues through our entire stay! Walked to the beach several times, enjoyed tithe pool and hot tub, played a lot of pool! Enjoying the large kitchen as well. We were lucky enough to see many horses, deer, rabbits and even coyotes! I can’t speak highly enough of Corova Cottages.

Manager's Response

THANK you so much for your nice review. Kaptain's Treasure does seem to have a lot of visiting wildlife. I hear about the horses visiting quite a bit! They must like the vegetation around that house. Hope you will come again. We would love to have you. !

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August 2019
, Phoenixville, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

We had a nice time on vacation. The rental was in good shape. Clean with updated amenities. Liked the location with driving on the beach and looking at the wild horses.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your nice review. The owners of Kaptain's Treasure do a VERY GOOD job of keeping everything new and fresh.

The horses really are cool to watch. Particularly when they are snorting at each other and fussing over their mares.!!

Come again!

Kaptains treasure is indeed a treasure

July 2019
, North Haledon , NJ US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
5

Beautiful, spacious home with a great pool and great hot tub. Just steps away from a beautiful beach. Driving 8 miles on the beach to get there is not for the faint of heart but well worth it

Manager's Response

LOL! I think the beach drive is alternately scary, then adventure, then fun, then OLD HAT. Sounds like you got through the scary part and maybe even up to the adventure part. Come again and it will be OLD HAT! Kaptain's Treasure will be ready for you!

Awesome Vacation!

May 2019
, Export, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had a wonderful family vacation. Plenty of room. Very clean. Convenient walk to ocean with ocean view. We loved fishing on the canal at Carova park! Caught many fish there. The kids loved the playground. We loved the kiddie pool and adult pool. Highly recommend would go back!

Manager's Response

THANKS for the nice review. We like the location at Kaptain's Treasure. It is so close to the ocean and the canal... walking distance to both... which one today? :-)

Please come again!

Beautiful Carova Home with LOTS of horses

August 2018
, Vero Beach, FL United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was perfect. Great location and we were fortunate to see horses every day - in our yard, the neighbors yards, on the beach. The kids loved it! Great views and comfortable layout perfect for a larger family. We never felt like we were on top of each other. We would absolutely recommend this property to friends.

The blinds in the sun room did not open and should be repaired or replaced to allow for the beautiful view. I would also recommend replacing some of the plastic chairs around the pool area as many were broken.

Manager's Response

The horses do seem to love that area! There must be some sweet grass or sea oats nearby!

Kaptain's Treasure does have a nice layout. The spaces flow easily and there are ENOUGH spaces that you can be all by yourself if you want.

The sunroom blinds are not broken. They use pulleys to lower and raise the rolled matchstick shade and folks seem to not know how to use them. Once they are rolled up again correctly they work smooth as silk. But if someone unrolls them by just taking the cords OFF THE ROLL, then it is a mess! SO sorry they were a frustration for you.

I'll be sure to check those pool area chairs. The sun makes them brittle.

WE sure do hope you will come again. Having a vacation in a "PERFECT HOUSE" seems like a good thing to repeat! ;-)


HOPE you will come again. The horses are

Absolutely Beautiful

August 2018
, Killingly, CT United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3

This was our first time to the outer banks and NOT our last! The house was absolutely perfect along with great views. The wild horses were in our yard/view every morning. Sunrise was perfect every morning. The pools and hot tub were amazing. The house was set up perfect.

Manager's Response

I agree the house is perfect, the views are perfect, the pool and tub are perfect. We strive to provide the best possible experience for all of our guests. Glad you enjoyed your stay.

Perfect retreat!

June 2018
, Knoxville, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We absolutely loved our family vacation at Kaptains Treasure. The home was laid out perfectly and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to bake and cook. Our favorite room was the sun room where you could watch the sun rise and set from the same seat. Horses everywhere. And had a fun time crabbing and fishing and visited the fire station for an ice cream treat. Location is great with beautiful views from the porch. Laura and David were responsive from reservation to checkout. Highly recommend Kaptains Treaure and Carova Cottages.

Manager's Response

THANKS Christa. Kaptain's Treasure is so nicely outfitted and the updates are luxurious! The owners have done a beautiful job making it PERFECT for your vacation. I hope you will come and stay again. ANNUAL reunion at Kaptain's Treasure? ;-)

Perfect Family Vacation

October 2017
, Lynchburg, VA United States

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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Kaptain's Treasure was the perfect house for our family. We couldn't have asked for more.

Manager's Response

THANK you so much. We love Kaptain's Treasure too!

The view was great

August 2017
, Cincinnati, Ohio United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
3

The overall experience was positive. The location is nice, the views are great and the property management people were great. The only complaint from everyone who stayed in the house with us was the beds are terrible. Extremely uncomfortable beds and the worst sleep I've ever had in a vacation. The condition of the house was ok, not dirty but not immaculate. There were beer cans in the sink in the pool area when we arrived and the pool hadn't been cleaned. There were leaves floating and sand in the bottom but I guess that can be expected for the location. The interior of the house was decent. Some paint chipping off the ceiling in the basement, found food crumbs under the furniture in the living room so I would suggest the cleaners check under there when cleaning. The WiFi is spotty and weak . Overall I give it a 7/10.

Manager's Response

Thank you for letting us know about the difficulties you encountered during your stay. Your assessment helps us improve our service. You can be sure we will have a chat with the pool operator about the conditions you found there, but you are right about the sand. It is VERY hard to keep sand out of the pool! We will have to speak to housekeeping about moving the furniture to vacuum. They have quite a bit to do on Saturdays, but we strive for the cleanest possible conditions. This is the first complaint we have had about the beds, so we'll be sure to investigate. The wifi service was upgraded to 10MPS just recently so I think you will see an improvement there. Thank you for your critique. We aim for perfection.

Kaptain's Treasure

August 2017
, Arlington, VA United States

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
3
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1
Location
4
Property condition
2

Location was great. House was very dirty when we arrived. House is in milde disrepair and does need some care. Sliding glass door was not shutting and weather stripping was coming off. Some window screens were broken. Pool was not vacuumed and had a lot of sand in it. Pool deck area was covered with cigarette butts. Chairs were broken around the pool deck.

Manager's Response

So sorry you were disappointed by the cleanliness of this home when you arrived. If I remember correctly, your party arrived at the house before check in time. That makes our housekeepers rush through their job. Waiting in the pool area takes the pool operator out of his or her comfort zone and makes it difficult for them to do their job. Next time, it would be appreciated if you would wait until check in time to arrive. Everyone is happier then!


The owners of this home are VERY conscientious about keeping it up. The maintenance issues you mention are all minor repairs that happen regularly and constantly. This environment is hard on houses and we make sure to take care of the important issues as they arise.


I apologize for the conditions you found that were unacceptable to you. I hold a high standard for our cleaners, and they do an excellent job. Please make sure to let us know if you feel otherwise.


Thank you for your input.

Kaptain's Treasure Stay July 2017

July 2017
, Street, Maryland United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great time at Kaptain's Treasure. Everything was perfect- house had a great layout that accommodated our group, clean, and ready to use upon arrival. We had one small issue during our stay which was immediately handled by the property management company. We would highly recommend Carova Cottage's- Kaptain's Treasure for your OBX stay.

Manager's Response

What a nice review! Thank you for your help with the electronics after that storm. Funny that we ended up purchasing the same speaker as you have at home. It made setup a breeze! ;-)

Wonderful House Great Location

April 2017
, Mount Airy, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

House was exactly as pictured, great location, view of ocean from top floor, very clean, saw horses daily from the house, Laura was great to work with, highly recommend this house to others!

Manager's Response

Thank you for the nice review. Please come visit again!

Our best vacation EVER!

September 2016
, Cross Junction, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

This was our fourth year at Kaptain's Treasure and our best. We enjoyed 3 days of dry roads to the house and then the rain came. 15+ inches of rain water to go through to get in and out made it an adventure. House was clean and ready to go when we arrived. Can't say enough about the new rental company. They went above and beyond getting a forgotten stuffed animal home to us.

Our best vacation EVER!

September 2016
, Cross Junction, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

This was our fourth year at Kaptain's Treasure and our best. We enjoyed 3 days of dry roads to the house and then the rain came. 15+ inches of rain water to go through to get in and out made it an adventure. House was clean and ready to go when we arrived. Can't say enough about the new rental company. They went above and beyond getting a forgotten stuffed animal home to us.

Carova

August 2016
, Lanoka Harbor, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Awesome house. Second trip to this area and I plan on coming back again.

Carova

August 2016
, LANOKA HARBOR, NJ US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Awesome house. Second trip to this area and I plan on coming back again.

Carova

August 2016
, Lanoka Harbor , NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Awesome house. Second trip to this area and I plan on coming back again.

Amazing getaway!!!

August 2016
, New Canaan, CT United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

I went with my husband and 2 boys, 7&9. The house was perfect! So clean and well stocked with all the essentials.

escape from commercialism

July 2016
, charleroi, Pennsylvania United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

This was a very nice rental house.Lots of indoor space and outside decking although a little disappointed with outdoor seating(5 plastic
aidorandak type chairs of which 2 were cracked on top deck and no seating on mid-level deck).The location was fantastic with wonderful ocean views and plenty of horses to watch daily.The pool was huge and used daily as we happened to be there when heat index advisory was up to 110 degrees- A short walk over the dunes and when driving your vehicle the dune road was right there. The property was clean and the management company- especially Laura was outstanding.

Best vacation ever!!!!!

June 2016
, Mt Washington, Ky United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our entire party had a wonderful time and enjoyed Kaptain's Treasure very much. The property management staff went out of their way to ensure an enjoyable stay as Laura and David were both wonderful. We observed at least two dozen wild horses from the house daily. The house is setup very well, was very clean and close proximity to the beach with a fairly short walk. Only problem we had was the "Park Style" grill outside. It wouldn't light due to a breeze and the front of the grill being completely open. A propane grill or enclosed grill would've been preferred.

A valuable tip for driving in loose sand: if your 4-wheel drive has traction control, "disable it". When one wheel slips, your vehicle brakes itself until all wheels are at the same speed. Driving my 4-wheel drive on the beach was what I looked forward to the most and enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately I realized the traction control aspect on our last day.

A great getaway

May 2016
, United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great time at this rental. The rental location was amazing and the wild horses were everywhere! My children loved the beach, horses, pools amd hot tub. The rental house was very clean and cozy. The house is located close enough to restraunts and shops in town if you want to go out or you can cook, stay in and watch the ocean from the decks. I would recommend the rental for anyone who wants to get away and spend time with family. We hope to return soon!

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The Weathervane

The Weathervane. Beautifully outfitted semi-oceanfront lovely views 4x4

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1966 Sandfiddler Rd
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 29' 36.0636" N, 75° 51' 28.3716" W
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The Weathervane

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Fantastic Getaway! Spectacular Ocean & Sunset Views!

Reviewed by Michael M. on 2024-10-22
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The Weathervane is an absolute gem in the heart of the Carova/Corolla 4x4 beach. My wife and I chose it to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary and could not have booked a more perfect location! �� The wild horses stopped by almost everyday - an absolute treat to just watch them from both the second & third floor decks. The screened in porch off the living room is THE spot to watch the sunset. We were wowed by a different, awe inspiring sunset each evening. ⛅️ The owners are fantastic! They are very quick to reply and very friendly. The Weathervane has newer appliances, a very well appointed kitchen and fantastic water quality for the 4x4 area. We will 100% be back!
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
That "We will 100% be back" has us smiling!! The Weathervane really is a gem. The owners have a very serious maintenance regimen that makes the house feel new even though it is probably about 7! Everything gets cleaned and oiled every year, and typically a new and exciting piece of furniture or art shows up! We hope you will return and make your visit an annual "anniversary gift" to each other! What a nice way to celebrate!

Wonderful

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-07-31
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The best experience. saw horses everyday and dolphins everyday jumping in the water.

2023 Carova Time

Reviewed by Jennifer D. on 2023-10-31
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we had a wonderful time with wonderful weather this year ~ thank you for sharing your lovely home
Manager response on 2023-11-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We're glad you love "The Weathervane" so much. Isn't this your THIRD year there? It must be keeper!! We love our returning guests. Hope to see you for year number four!! :-)

Great Family Vacation!

Reviewed by Teresa B. on 2023-08-04
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We had a wonderful stay! The home was perfect for our family of six. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Looking forward to next year!
Manager response on 2023-08-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you are returning. The Weathervane is PERFECT for your family size. The views are pretty spectacular too! The outfitting at this home is really above bar. So glad you enjoy a nice kitchen. See you next year!!!

Great Week in Paradise

Reviewed by Megan P. on 2023-08-25
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Couldn't have asked for a better week or a better location
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
GREAT weather. GREAT location. GREAT house. Great fun! :-)

Best vacation ever!

Reviewed by Lauren M. on 2023-09-25
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This was the first time to the Outer Banks, and it was perfect. The house was in a fantastic location. We couldn't have asked for more. Laura at Corova Cottages was so attentive, and sweet!
She was available whenever I had a question, and made me feel so welcomed. Everything was clean, and tidy. The views were amazing. Wild Spanish horses all around the house almost every day. Everyone was so friendly.
My husband and I hope rlto be back sooner than later.
Thank you again! ❤️
Manager response on 2023-09-26 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice words!! The Weathervane really is a great vacation home. The location is perfect, just a short walk over the dune to the ocean and on a really wide section of beach! The horses love this part of Carova. They visit pretty often as evidenced by their gifts! ;-) Hope you will make it back "sooner rather than later".

Family vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-07-27
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Had a great family vacation. Was a little bit of a drive up the beach from the end of the paved road but it is well worth it. The house has a nice layout and fit our needs very well. Recommend.
Thanks

Fabulous Trip

Reviewed by Eric M. on 2021-10-28
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This was our third time staying at the Weathervane, and it was another fantastic trip. The home has all you need to unplug, relax, and enjoy your time in this beautiful area. We saw horses around the property every day, and across the street nibbling grass on the dunes with the ocean waves and blue sky in the background. We had a gorgeous full moon during our stay, and watching it rise over the ocean with red to orange coloring was magical. The sunrises with the orange, pink, and purple variations weren't too shabby either. Great stay!!!

Definitely hope to spend a week at this house again

Reviewed by Jennifer D. on 2021-11-09
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After 32 years of coming to the Outerbanks - we started in Duck moved up to Corolla and finally the last few years in Pine Island - we wanted to experience Carova and the 4x4 experience

I would say the only 'getting use to' part was all the vehicles and having to watch the traffic at times

Great Hose!

Reviewed by Georgia W. on 2022-08-02
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Everything was so nice and clean upon arrival. The home was nicely decorated and really comfortable. We all really enjoyed our stay!

Great Location

Reviewed by Karena M. on 2022-08-03
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Overall, a great experience. House was clean and orderly and property manager was fantastic to communicate with.

Great vacation

Reviewed by Emily W. on 2022-07-28
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The Weathervane was the perfect size for our family of six and two pups. We love to cook so I really appreciated that the kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil and appliance you could possibly need (no Keurig, but there is a standard coffeemaker). The screened in deck area catches the breeze in the morning and evening and is almost always shady, great for coffee in the morning and dinner at night. There is a group of horses that hangs out in this neighborhood and they were in the yard and in the slightly wooded lot next door every morning. This house is a cozy little gem and we will be back. Don't hesitate to book it. I enjoyed working with Laura and David at Carova Cottages at well. They were professional and very helpful.

Great home

Reviewed by William M. on 2022-09-25
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The only thing I would recommend would be a roll of toilet paper for each of bathrooms. First time I’ve stayed anywhere that there wasn’t toilet paper. Everything else was great. The Fully stocked kitchen was great.

Excellent

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-05-11
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Great house, perfect location, wonderful week!

Fam. vacation

Reviewed by Jantina T. on 2018-05-15
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Nice to be close to the beach. Everything in the house was there. enough bedrooms for everybody.
Manager response on 2018-05-20 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
This home is beautifully decorated, well maintained and SPOTLESS. I spoke to the guest about the rating of four for the cleanliness, and she said she later realized that the sand on the floor was just because the wind blows stuff in. :-) VERY much so!! Sand is one of the draws of the beach but it is also the curse.... the stuff is EVERYWHERE! ;-)

OBX trip Sept 2018 (Florance Evacuation week)

Reviewed by Douglas H. on 2018-09-20
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House was great, having to leave not so much. Offering the guests an optional Travel Insurance for a mandatory Hurricane Evacuation would be a great thing to add on. Not sure if you offered this at time of my booking the house or not.
Manager response on 2018-09-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
What a tough week the Florence week was... :-( We actually do offer travel insurance at the time of booking. It is offered during the reservation process and you must accept or decline it before you can make a payment. Additionally, it is available for purchase up to the day before you arrive but you must purchase it BEFORE a storm is named in order to be covered for any evacuation due to that storm. We are so sorry FLORENCE took your vacation week. It was a stressful situation for everyone. But it was good we evacuated. If it had not shifted course, we would have been in harms way for sure.

Beautiful Beach Experience

Reviewed by Jennifer G. on 2018-07-13
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Well equipped, clean, beautiful home. Great location, very peaceful. It was even better than expected. We saw horses everyday, most times without even having to leave the porch. The management company is so easy to work with. This was our first time renting a home and it could not have gone more smoothly.
Manager response on 2018-07-13 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. The horses are spectacular aren't they? I have lived here for quite some time and never tire of watching them. We'd love to have you return to The Weathervane.

Perfect

Reviewed by Unknown on 2018-08-11
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House and location was perfect for family of 5
Manager response on 2018-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
And your STELLAR housekeeping skills made me wonder if you had even been there! THANKS for making such a slight impact on The Weathervane! We would be very pleased to have you come again!

Loved the Weathervane

Reviewed by Unknown on 2018-09-28
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We have visited the OBX for 19 years, and this was by far the cleanest and most updated house we have ever stayed in. It also had very comfortable furniture. It's an easy walk to the beach (just minutes), and we viewed horses daily. We loved being able to take our 2 labs, too. The open deck, screened porch, and telescope were bonuses. The owner has thought of everything- labeling light switches, an emergency kit, great pots and pans, surveillance cameras outside for safety, etc. We truly felt at home! Laura and the owner were kind to us. We highly recommend this cozy and clean home to small families/couples!

Beautiful Home

Reviewed by Frank C. on 2019-07-09
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The Weathervane is such a beautiful home, great location and great views. This was 6th trip to the 4x4 and one of the nicest, well kept homes we've stayed in. Perfect size for our family of four and our lab Sid. The screened porch was great in the evening or morning for coffee. Laura with Carova Cottages responded quickly to all inquiries prior to our stay. We had one small issue once we arrived where some wasps started to build a nest and she promptly brought over spray. She was going to spray but I wanted to do it at night while they were on the nest to make sure they would not come back. We can't wait to return!
Manager response on 2019-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
What a nice review. THANK YOU! We would love to have you return. :-)

The Weathervane review from Massachusetts Travelers

Reviewed by Dennis L. on 2019-08-17
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We loved our stay and Carova. We really didn’t know what to expect about the access on the beach, but after arriving and figuring everything out it was pretty simple. It is definitely on of the most relaxing and family orientated trips we have ever had. We didn’t wear shoes for days, we were constantly walking in sand.
Manager response on 2019-08-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I LOVE that the shoes were OFF! LOL. Sand makes your feet nice and soft.. think natural pedicure! ANYWAY, we are glad you had such a great family trip. I hope you and your family will return!

2nd Year

Reviewed by Frank C. on 2020-06-19
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We stayed at Weathervane two years in a row now and we love this house, it's location and the service from Carova Cottages. To be honest, the house was just as it was last year (minus the couple of wasps that tried to build a nest), well kept and clean. We can't wait to return!
Manager response on 2020-06-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
And we can't wait to have you. THANKS so much for your care of The Weathervane. We LOVE our repeat guests! :-)

Relax to the max

Reviewed by Unknown on 2020-06-06
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The Weathervane, rented through Carova Cottages, was a great experience. The booking process was fantastic and the customer support we received from Laura on our endless questions was by far the beat I’ve had when booking in the OBX. The house is incredibly well appointed with a spectacular view of the ocean. We saw so much wildlife, dolphins, crabs, and of course the wild horses. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Manager response on 2020-06-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for staying at The Weathervane. It really is so well outfitted, you don't want for anything! You all did a GREAT job.. leaving it in such good shape. Thank you! Please come again!

Unique and restful week

Reviewed by Christy A. on 2020-08-25
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Our week in Carova was wonderful. The house was very well maintained and comfortable, with a beautiful view of the ocean. We had plenty of space for our family of four. The screened in porch was well used for our meals and horse-watching in the morning. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our own meals. The property manager was a life-saver. When we had an issue with our Jeep on the morning of check out, she came to the house and helped us. She also gave excellent directions on how to navigate driving on the beach. I would absolutely rent here again.
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice review. This home is such a gem. The owners have impeccable taste and it shows! So glad you enjoyed your stay and please come again. :-)

Completely relaxing!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2020-10-08
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The Weathervane is a beautiful, well maintained and a very clean house. It offered everything one needs for a weeks vacation. The house is perfectly situated for an amazing view of the sunrise and the moon over the ocean at night. The horses stroll through many times during the day and night. You can never grow tired of watching them. It's a perfect house for a couple or small family.
The management company is great too. Laura is very easy to work with and was very quick with her responses with any questions I had. Overall it was a great experience, great house and looking forward to next year!

Fantastic Week at The Weathervane

Reviewed by Eric M. on 2021-05-11
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We stayed at The Weathervane in September 2020 and loved the home and area so much we booked again for May 2021. The home is near two drive-outs to the beach and has a great view of the ocean from all the decks. The home is very comfortable, with all the cookware, dishes, and utensils you need to enjoy a week "up the beach away from town". Great place to relax, unwind, and watch/listen to the ocean, waves breaking, breeze blowing, and see the local wildlife.
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your nice review. We are so glad you returned and we hope you will come again!!!

Weathervane

Reviewed by Courtney S. on 2021-07-25
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We couldn’t be happier with our stay and wonderful hospitality of the owner. It’s our second year in a row in the same house, and we plan to continue the tradition.

Perfect getaway

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-05-25
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We had an amazing experience staying at the Weathervane. The house is well appointed. We cooked most evenings and the kitchen had everything we needed. We saw horses around the house almost every day. Having a little one with us it was nice to be able to put everything we needed in the car and drive over to the beach. The only concern I had was having a little one and cars driving on the beach. I felt like i had to always be on gaurd but for the most part everyone seemed cautious as they drove. Overall it was a great vacation!!!this was our daughters first trip to the beach. She loved it so we will likely be back!
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much. Driving on the beach is definitely a double edged sword. We like to take all the gear out too and then set our car up as a base of operation so the cars that are driving by see our car and go behind. For the most part, people are cautious and obey the 15mph speed limit. But I can see how having a young one makes the cars going by more difficult. ALWAYS watching is the opposite of relaxing!! ;-) There is section of the beach where cars are directed behind the folks sitting on the beach between 9 and 5. Maybe that part will be more relaxing until the kids get bigger. I do hope you will come again!

A Lovely Place to Recharge

Reviewed by Samantha L. on 2021-04-28
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We spent a week at The Weathervane looking for a place to recharge and reconnect. The house proved to be the perfect location for exactly that. Being in the 4x4 area automatically reduced the hustle and bustle, giving a great feeling of escape. Also, the house seemed to have the right amenities for a low key beach retreat. We found that having ample outdoor deck space, beautiful views, a scrabble board, and a great kitchen for cooking outweighed the limited TV channels, temporary construction next door, and the short walk to the beach. One of our favorite things, that is unique to this house, was the outdoor telescope on the top deck. It is one thing to see a ship or dolphin on the horizon, but it’s another thing to view it close up through such a fun amenity. This is definitely something fun that only the Weathervane seems to offer and everyone will just love. This house was also in the perfect location for viewing wild horses! On the days we did want to venture back to the paved roads, the drive was not too far (although not always fun if you aren’t used to driving in the sand). However, those drives were limited as we found very few reasons to leave The Weathervane. A few additional details to note: you can see and hear the ocean from this house, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook, dogs will drink the water but I recommend bringing bottled for people, the recycling center is just a few blocks away, there are 2 nearby beach access roads, and this house requires the use of stairs (we lovingly carried an older dog up and down them all week). To top it all off, Laura was so easy to work with. She answered all of our questions and really made booking and traveling to the house so simple. Emails and signage in the house were clear, everything was as pictured, and the whole process was just such a cinch. I can easily recommend The Weathervane, and actually already have!
Manager response on 2021-05-25 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Such a nice review!!! THANK you for mentioning all the things we love about The Weathervane! That telescope really is a lot of fun. Particularly if you also follow the marine traffic app, showing which ships you may be seeing out on the ocean, where they are from and where they are headed. What an interesting thing for a landlubber to investigate! LOVE that kitchen almost as much!! :-) We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again!!

3rd Time's a Charm

Reviewed by Frank C. on 2021-06-08
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The fact that I am reviewing this home for the third time in three seasons should say a lot. This is a newer home and very well kept in a great location. There's horses around almost daily. Carova Cottages is very easy to deal with. We've been coming for almost ten years and this is the first house we've stayed at more than once.
Manager response on 2021-06-09 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
That is a nice testament to the house and to the owners who put so much love and attention into it! The Weathervane continues to feel brand new even though it is approaching four. If only we could turn back time for ourselves like that!! LOL. Ok, sorry. It was just wishful thinking!

Terrific House

Reviewed by Matthew P. on 2017-08-08
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The house was perfect. New, well constructed, clean and nicely furnished. Management company was also very easy to work with. I would absolutely stay here again. Very relaxing and lots of horses.
Manager response on 2017-08-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS Matt. The owners of The Weathervane have done a great job furnishing it, adding nice touches throughout. It is comfortable and inviting. Watching the horses is exciting, particularly when they get frisky. I never tire of watching them play. We hope you will come and visit again soon,

A Great Vacation off the Main Path

Reviewed by Mark M. on 2017-05-11
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The Weathervane cottage was ideal for the both of us and our two small Chihuahua dogs. Sure enjoyed the fantastic ocean views, and loved to watch the horses. It was great to relax with the sounds of the ocean. We enjoyed walking the sand dune roads as well as the beach. It was also great to be able to park on the beach and fish. The house was in a great location and driving off road to get there was an experience in itself. The house was in excellent shape, new and very clean!!! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay very much. In fact it was hard to leave. Laura, the Property Manager was very helpful during the rental process, very nice and readily available after we got there for any questions or concerns we had. Of all our vacations to the Outer Banks this was difinitely our best!! We would recommend the Weathervane to anyone and can't wait to come back.

Manager response on 2017-05-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi Mark. THANK you so much for the awesome review. This brand NEW home doesn't disappoint! You did such a great job when leaving, it was hard to tell you were even there! Please come and stay again.

Best spent family time in a beautiful place!

Reviewed by Megan F. on 2017-07-18
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The home was cozy, clean, decorated well and had everything you'd need for the week! We had a great time, the beach was beautiful and the house is a close walk to the beach and beautiful views of the ocean. We'd stay again.
Manager response on 2017-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your nice review. This home is pretty much perfect. The owner has thought of everything! Come back soon!

Beautiful house with fantastic views!

Reviewed by Kerri C. on 2017-08-29
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The Weathervane was the 5th house we have stayed in in OBX and it was the BEST! The house was clean and had all the conveniences needed. The Memory Foam beds provided the BEST nights sleep ever (I want to get one at home now).
The views of the ocean from the house and deck were amazing.
The layout of the house was perfect for our family and we highly recommend The Weathervane to all!
OBX is the best place to vacation and this house was perfect!
Manager response on 2017-08-30 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
SO GLAD you liked your vacation at The Weathervane. The owners have lovingly planned and implemented every detail! Nothing was left undone and it shows. COME AGAIN SOON!

Great Vacation Away from it all

Reviewed by Gus D. on 2017-08-15
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This Rental is in an ideal location with a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. Property is well kept. Very Clean new rental. Lots of room, TV is every bedroom. Beach is stunning. Wild Horses all over the beach, horses in the yard of the house. This place is an amazing getaway.
Manager response on 2017-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you for pointing out The Weathervane's strong point. It is an AMAZING GETAWAY!

Beautiful home

Reviewed by Bradley S. on 2017-10-12
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Second year in a row dealing with tropical storm conditions on my vacation in Carova but I'll have to say the homes and assistance from Laura have been exceptional . The Weathervane is perfect for a small family or couple. From the comfort of the beds to the great location, you quickly feel at home soon after you arrive. Immaculate home, I highly recommend!
Manager response on 2017-10-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for the nice review. We agree that The Weathervane is a VERY comfortable spot. Each room invites you to relax in the tranquility. Even the tropical storm conditions can be negated! :-) You are due some good weather for next year, see you then!

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THE WEATHERVANE IS GETTING A POOL for 2025! 2nd row 3 night min, 4x4 bch

Unit Code: WV

The Weathervane

The Weathervane. Beautifully outfitted semi-oceanfront lovely views 4x4
Be the first guests to swim in the NEW POOL being installed for 2025! It will be located to the south side of the house. We have a pic of the pool from the manufacturer. And another pic of the pool sitting in the yard just waiting. Will be installed before the end of May! Three night stays available!! So many simple pleasures await you in The Weathervane. Wake to the beautiful sunrise and pounding surf. Step out on the deck with that first cup of coffee. Touch the moon glade just steps from your front door. This is Relaxation!! What fun to use the outdoor telescope in this lovely semi-oceanfront (2nd row) home, situated in a very quiet section of the 4x4 beach. Located just 7 miles north of the end of the hard road and nestled between two wildlife preserves, your shoulders will drop as soon as you pull in. The serenity on this part of the beach is amazing. Watch the breakers from the nicely stocked kitchen in this reverse floor plan home. You may even see some brown pelicans fly by as you sip your coffee. Spend your morning on the screened in porch watching the wild horses. You may also spot foxes, bunnies, deer or black hogs. (They are here but are elusive!) Wildlife abounds on the beach as well with all kinds of bird and fish, shellfish and mollusks. Shelling is a favorite pastime, not to mention fishing and swimming. Leashed pets are allowed on the beach so you can bring your dog and enjoy the day. Setting up is easy since you will be able to take your gear to the beach in your car. You can even park on the beach and use it as a base of operation. Two beach parking passes are provided for guest use... so no extra expense with our homes!! Forgot something? … no worries, since the house is just steps away. Everything is better at the beach, including sleeping! Two of the three bedrooms have memory foam queen beds, flat screen smart tv’s and private access to the second level deck. The third bedroom has a flat screen smart tv and a duo-bunk bed (double bed lower and twin bed upper, also memory foam). This home has plenty of room for a small family, but will also suit for a couple who just need to get away from it all. If you are not familiar with Carova Beach, you will be enchanted with the excitement of driving on the beach, witnessing wildlife in its natural habitat and being separated from the masses. Or maybe you already know how exhilarating it is to wake up to the pounding surf, neighing horses and the prospect of another beautiful day on the beach. It is the experience of a lifetime… make it even more special with a relaxing stay at Weathervane. You must have a "four wheel drive” ( 4x4 ) vehicle to access this home. See more at: Inventory • private pool being installed for the 2025 season! • Fully stocked kitchen • Pillows, blankets, and bedspreads provided. Sheets/Towels available for a fee • Iron and ironing board • Telephone • Wireless internet service • Central heat and air • Dishwasher, microwave • Washer/Dryer • Outdoor Furniture • Outdoor Shower • Park style BBQ Grill (charcoal) • Beach chairs (five) • No smoking in this home Sunday Check In - 4 wheel drive required - extra fee for Linens and Towels - approximately 6.5 miles up the 4x4 beach Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach will be provided for guest use. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. 2 pets max will be considered. No cats Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:
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Fantastic Getaway! Spectacular Ocean & Sunset Views!

October 2024
, Lexington, OH US

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The Weathervane is an absolute gem in the heart of the Carova/Corolla 4x4 beach. My wife and I chose it to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary and could not have booked a more perfect location! The wild horses stopped by almost everyday - an absolute treat to just watch them from both the second & third floor decks. The screened in porch off the living room is THE spot to watch the sunset. We were wowed by a different, awe inspiring sunset each evening. ⛅️ The owners are fantastic! They are very quick to reply and very friendly. The Weathervane has newer appliances, a very well appointed kitchen and fantastic water quality for the 4x4 area. We will 100% be back!

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That "We will 100% be back" has us smiling!! The Weathervane really is a gem. The owners have a very serious maintenance regimen that makes the house feel new even though it is probably about 7! Everything gets cleaned and oiled every year, and typically a new and exciting piece of furniture or art shows up!

We hope you will return and make your visit an annual "anniversary gift" to each other! What a nice way to celebrate!

Wonderful

July 2024
, Hurricane, WV US

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The best experience. saw horses everyday and dolphins everyday jumping in the water.

2023 Carova Time

October 2023
, SHICKSHINNY, PA United States

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we had a wonderful time with wonderful weather this year ~ thank you for sharing your lovely home

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We're glad you love "The Weathervane" so much. Isn't this your THIRD year there? It must be keeper!!

We love our returning guests. Hope to see you for year number four!! :-)

Best vacation ever!

September 2023
, Sussex, NJ United States

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This was the first time to the Outer Banks, and it was perfect. The house was in a fantastic location. We couldn't have asked for more. Laura at Corova Cottages was so attentive, and sweet!
She was available whenever I had a question, and made me feel so welcomed. Everything was clean, and tidy. The views were amazing. Wild Spanish horses all around the house almost every day. Everyone was so friendly.
My husband and I hope rlto be back sooner than later.
Thank you again! ❤️

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Thanks so much for your nice words!! The Weathervane really is a great vacation home. The location is perfect, just a short walk over the dune to the ocean and on a really wide section of beach!

The horses love this part of Carova. They visit pretty often as evidenced by their gifts! ;-)

Hope you will make it back "sooner rather than later".

Great Family Vacation!

July 2023
, Cooksville , MD United States

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We had a wonderful stay! The home was perfect for our family of six. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Looking forward to next year!

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Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you are returning. The Weathervane is PERFECT for your family size. The views are pretty spectacular too!

The outfitting at this home is really above bar. So glad you enjoy a nice kitchen.

See you next year!!!

Great Week in Paradise

July 2023
, Downingtown, PA United States

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Couldn't have asked for a better week or a better location

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GREAT weather. GREAT location. GREAT house. Great fun! :-)

Great home

September 2022
, Minotola, NJ United States

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The only thing I would recommend would be a roll of toilet paper for each of bathrooms. First time I’ve stayed anywhere that there wasn’t toilet paper. Everything else was great. The Fully stocked kitchen was great.

Great Location

July 2022
, Waterford, VA United States

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Overall, a great experience. House was clean and orderly and property manager was fantastic to communicate with.

Great vacation

July 2022
, Kannapolis, NC United States

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The Weathervane was the perfect size for our family of six and two pups. We love to cook so I really appreciated that the kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil and appliance you could possibly need (no Keurig, but there is a standard coffeemaker). The screened in deck area catches the breeze in the morning and evening and is almost always shady, great for coffee in the morning and dinner at night. There is a group of horses that hangs out in this neighborhood and they were in the yard and in the slightly wooded lot next door every morning. This house is a cozy little gem and we will be back. Don't hesitate to book it. I enjoyed working with Laura and David at Carova Cottages at well. They were professional and very helpful.

Great Hose!

July 2022
, Grant Town, WV United States

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Everything was so nice and clean upon arrival. The home was nicely decorated and really comfortable. We all really enjoyed our stay!

Excellent

April 2022
, Bennington, VT United States

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Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great house, perfect location, wonderful week!

Fabulous Trip

October 2021
, Arden , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

This was our third time staying at the Weathervane, and it was another fantastic trip. The home has all you need to unplug, relax, and enjoy your time in this beautiful area. We saw horses around the property every day, and across the street nibbling grass on the dunes with the ocean waves and blue sky in the background. We had a gorgeous full moon during our stay, and watching it rise over the ocean with red to orange coloring was magical. The sunrises with the orange, pink, and purple variations weren't too shabby either. Great stay!!!

Definitely hope to spend a week at this house again

October 2021
, SHICKSHINNY, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

After 32 years of coming to the Outerbanks - we started in Duck moved up to Corolla and finally the last few years in Pine Island - we wanted to experience Carova and the 4x4 experience

I would say the only 'getting use to' part was all the vehicles and having to watch the traffic at times

Family vacation

July 2021
, Berwick , PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had a great family vacation. Was a little bit of a drive up the beach from the end of the paved road but it is well worth it. The house has a nice layout and fit our needs very well. Recommend.
Thanks

Weathervane

July 2021
, Indiana, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We couldn’t be happier with our stay and wonderful hospitality of the owner. It’s our second year in a row in the same house, and we plan to continue the tradition.

3rd Time's a Charm

May 2021
, Brownsburg, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The fact that I am reviewing this home for the third time in three seasons should say a lot. This is a newer home and very well kept in a great location. There's horses around almost daily. Carova Cottages is very easy to deal with. We've been coming for almost ten years and this is the first house we've stayed at more than once.

Manager's Response

That is a nice testament to the house and to the owners who put so much love and attention into it! The Weathervane continues to feel brand new even though it is approaching four. If only we could turn back time for ourselves like that!! LOL. Ok, sorry. It was just wishful thinking!

Perfect getaway

May 2021
, Asbury, WV United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had an amazing experience staying at the Weathervane. The house is well appointed. We cooked most evenings and the kitchen had everything we needed. We saw horses around the house almost every day. Having a little one with us it was nice to be able to put everything we needed in the car and drive over to the beach. The only concern I had was having a little one and cars driving on the beach. I felt like i had to always be on gaurd but for the most part everyone seemed cautious as they drove. Overall it was a great vacation!!!this was our daughters first trip to the beach. She loved it so we will likely be back!

Manager's Response

Thanks so much. Driving on the beach is definitely a double edged sword. We like to take all the gear out too and then set our car up as a base of operation so the cars that are driving by see our car and go behind. For the most part, people are cautious and obey the 15mph speed limit. But I can see how having a young one makes the cars going by more difficult. ALWAYS watching is the opposite of relaxing!! ;-) There is section of the beach where cars are directed behind the folks sitting on the beach between 9 and 5. Maybe that part will be more relaxing until the kids get bigger. I do hope you will come again!

Fantastic Week at The Weathervane

May 2021
, Arden , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

We stayed at The Weathervane in September 2020 and loved the home and area so much we booked again for May 2021. The home is near two drive-outs to the beach and has a great view of the ocean from all the decks. The home is very comfortable, with all the cookware, dishes, and utensils you need to enjoy a week "up the beach away from town". Great place to relax, unwind, and watch/listen to the ocean, waves breaking, breeze blowing, and see the local wildlife.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your nice review.

We are so glad you returned and we hope you will come again!!!

A Lovely Place to Recharge

April 2021
, Knoxville, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We spent a week at The Weathervane looking for a place to recharge and reconnect. The house proved to be the perfect location for exactly that. Being in the 4x4 area automatically reduced the hustle and bustle, giving a great feeling of escape. Also, the house seemed to have the right amenities for a low key beach retreat. We found that having ample outdoor deck space, beautiful views, a scrabble board, and a great kitchen for cooking outweighed the limited TV channels, temporary construction next door, and the short walk to the beach. One of our favorite things, that is unique to this house, was the outdoor telescope on the top deck. It is one thing to see a ship or dolphin on the horizon, but it’s another thing to view it close up through such a fun amenity. This is definitely something fun that only the Weathervane seems to offer and everyone will just love. This house was also in the perfect location for viewing wild horses! On the days we did want to venture back to the paved roads, the drive was not too far (although not always fun if you aren’t used to driving in the sand). However, those drives were limited as we found very few reasons to leave The Weathervane. A few additional details to note: you can see and hear the ocean from this house, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook, dogs will drink the water but I recommend bringing bottled for people, the recycling center is just a few blocks away, there are 2 nearby beach access roads, and this house requires the use of stairs (we lovingly carried an older dog up and down them all week). To top it all off, Laura was so easy to work with. She answered all of our questions and really made booking and traveling to the house so simple. Emails and signage in the house were clear, everything was as pictured, and the whole process was just such a cinch. I can easily recommend The Weathervane, and actually already have!

Manager's Response

Such a nice review!!! THANK you for mentioning all the things we love about The Weathervane! That telescope really is a lot of fun. Particularly if you also follow the marine traffic app, showing which ships you may be seeing out on the ocean, where they are from and where they are headed. What an interesting thing for a landlubber to investigate! LOVE that kitchen almost as much!! :-)

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again!!

Completely relaxing!

September 2020
, Parsippany , NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane is a beautiful, well maintained and a very clean house. It offered everything one needs for a weeks vacation. The house is perfectly situated for an amazing view of the sunrise and the moon over the ocean at night. The horses stroll through many times during the day and night. You can never grow tired of watching them. It's a perfect house for a couple or small family.
The management company is great too. Laura is very easy to work with and was very quick with her responses with any questions I had. Overall it was a great experience, great house and looking forward to next year!

Unique and restful week

July 2020
, Lewisville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our week in Carova was wonderful. The house was very well maintained and comfortable, with a beautiful view of the ocean. We had plenty of space for our family of four. The screened in porch was well used for our meals and horse-watching in the morning. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our own meals. The property manager was a life-saver. When we had an issue with our Jeep on the morning of check out, she came to the house and helped us. She also gave excellent directions on how to navigate driving on the beach. I would absolutely rent here again.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your nice review. This home is such a gem. The owners have impeccable taste and it shows! So glad you enjoyed your stay and please come again. :-)

2nd Year

June 2020
, Brownsburg, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We stayed at Weathervane two years in a row now and we love this house, it's location and the service from Carova Cottages. To be honest, the house was just as it was last year (minus the couple of wasps that tried to build a nest), well kept and clean. We can't wait to return!

Manager's Response

And we can't wait to have you. THANKS so much for your care of The Weathervane. We LOVE our repeat guests! :-)

Relax to the max

May 2020
, HENRICO, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane, rented through Carova Cottages, was a great experience. The booking process was fantastic and the customer support we received from Laura on our endless questions was by far the beat I’ve had when booking in the OBX. The house is incredibly well appointed with a spectacular view of the ocean. We saw so much wildlife, dolphins, crabs, and of course the wild horses. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Manager's Response

Thanks for staying at The Weathervane. It really is so well outfitted, you don't want for anything!

You all did a GREAT job.. leaving it in such good shape. Thank you! Please come again!

The Weathervane review from Massachusetts Travelers

August 2019
, Salisbury, MA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We loved our stay and Carova. We really didn’t know what to expect about the access on the beach, but after arriving and figuring everything out it was pretty simple. It is definitely on of the most relaxing and family orientated trips we have ever had. We didn’t wear shoes for days, we were constantly walking in sand.

Manager's Response

I LOVE that the shoes were OFF! LOL. Sand makes your feet nice and soft.. think natural pedicure!

ANYWAY, we are glad you had such a great family trip. I hope you and your family will return!

Beautiful Home

June 2019
, Brownsburg, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane is such a beautiful home, great location and great views. This was 6th trip to the 4x4 and one of the nicest, well kept homes we've stayed in. Perfect size for our family of four and our lab Sid. The screened porch was great in the evening or morning for coffee. Laura with Carova Cottages responded quickly to all inquiries prior to our stay. We had one small issue once we arrived where some wasps started to build a nest and she promptly brought over spray. She was going to spray but I wanted to do it at night while they were on the nest to make sure they would not come back. We can't wait to return!

Manager's Response

What a nice review. THANK YOU! We would love to have you return. :-)

Loved the Weathervane

September 2018
, Jefferson Hills, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have visited the OBX for 19 years, and this was by far the cleanest and most updated house we have ever stayed in. It also had very comfortable furniture. It's an easy walk to the beach (just minutes), and we viewed horses daily. We loved being able to take our 2 labs, too. The open deck, screened porch, and telescope were bonuses. The owner has thought of everything- labeling light switches, an emergency kit, great pots and pans, surveillance cameras outside for safety, etc. We truly felt at home! Laura and the owner were kind to us. We highly recommend this cozy and clean home to small families/couples!

Loved the Weathervane

September 2018
, Jefferson Hills, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have visited the OBX for 19 years, and this was by far the cleanest and most updated house we have ever stayed in. It also had very comfortable furniture. It's an easy walk to the beach (just minutes), and we viewed horses daily. We loved being able to take our 2 labs, too. The open deck, screened porch, and telescope were bonuses. The owner has thought of everything- labeling light switches, an emergency kit, great pots and pans, surveillance cameras outside for safety, etc. We truly felt at home! Laura and the owner were kind to us. We highly recommend this cozy and clean home to small families/couples!

Loved the Weathervane

September 2018
, Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have visited the OBX for 19 years, and this was by far the cleanest and most updated house we have ever stayed in. It also had very comfortable furniture. It's an easy walk to the beach (just minutes), and we viewed horses daily. We loved being able to take our 2 labs, too. The open deck, screened porch, and telescope were bonuses. The owner has thought of everything- labeling light switches, an emergency kit, great pots and pans, surveillance cameras outside for safety, etc. We truly felt at home! Laura and the owner were kind to us. We highly recommend this cozy and clean home to small families/couples!

OBX trip Sept 2018 (Florance Evacuation week)

September 2018
, Pasadena , Maryland United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

House was great, having to leave not so much. Offering the guests an optional Travel Insurance for a mandatory Hurricane Evacuation would be a great thing to add on. Not sure if you offered this at time of my booking the house or not.

Manager's Response

What a tough week the Florence week was... :-( We actually do offer travel insurance at the time of booking. It is offered during the reservation process and you must accept or decline it before you can make a payment. Additionally, it is available for purchase up to the day before you arrive but you must purchase it BEFORE a storm is named in order to be covered for any evacuation due to that storm.

We are so sorry FLORENCE took your vacation week. It was a stressful situation for everyone. But it was good we evacuated. If it had not shifted course, we would have been in harms way for sure.

Perfect

July 2018
, New Hill, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

House and location was perfect for family of 5

Manager's Response

And your STELLAR housekeeping skills made me wonder if you had even been there! THANKS for making such a slight impact on The Weathervane! We would be very pleased to have you come again!

Beautiful Beach Experience

June 2018
, Apex, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Well equipped, clean, beautiful home. Great location, very peaceful. It was even better than expected. We saw horses everyday, most times without even having to leave the porch. The management company is so easy to work with. This was our first time renting a home and it could not have gone more smoothly.

Manager's Response

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. The horses are spectacular aren't they? I have lived here for quite some time and never tire of watching them. We'd love to have you return to The Weathervane.

Fam. vacation

May 2018
, Jackson, Wyoming United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Nice to be close to the beach. Everything in the house was there. enough bedrooms for everybody.

Manager's Response

This home is beautifully decorated, well maintained and SPOTLESS. I spoke to the guest about the rating of four for the cleanliness, and she said she later realized that the sand on the floor was just because the wind blows stuff in. :-) VERY much so!! Sand is one of the draws of the beach but it is also the curse.... the stuff is EVERYWHERE! ;-)

Beautiful home

September 2017
, Mooresville, North Carolina United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Second year in a row dealing with tropical storm conditions on my vacation in Carova but I'll have to say the homes and assistance from Laura have been exceptional . The Weathervane is perfect for a small family or couple. From the comfort of the beds to the great location, you quickly feel at home soon after you arrive. Immaculate home, I highly recommend!

Manager's Response

Thank you for the nice review. We agree that The Weathervane is a VERY comfortable spot. Each room invites you to relax in the tranquility. Even the tropical storm conditions can be negated! :-) You are due some good weather for next year, see you then!

Beautiful house with fantastic views!

August 2017
, Madison, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane was the 5th house we have stayed in in OBX and it was the BEST! The house was clean and had all the conveniences needed. The Memory Foam beds provided the BEST nights sleep ever (I want to get one at home now).
The views of the ocean from the house and deck were amazing.
The layout of the house was perfect for our family and we highly recommend The Weathervane to all!
OBX is the best place to vacation and this house was perfect!

Manager's Response

SO GLAD you liked your vacation at The Weathervane. The owners have lovingly planned and implemented every detail! Nothing was left undone and it shows. COME AGAIN SOON!

Great Vacation Away from it all

August 2017
, Mono, ontario Canada

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This Rental is in an ideal location with a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. Property is well kept. Very Clean new rental. Lots of room, TV is every bedroom. Beach is stunning. Wild Horses all over the beach, horses in the yard of the house. This place is an amazing getaway.

Manager's Response

THANK you for pointing out The Weathervane's strong point. It is an AMAZING GETAWAY!

Terrific House

July 2017
, Glen Ridge, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was perfect. New, well constructed, clean and nicely furnished. Management company was also very easy to work with. I would absolutely stay here again. Very relaxing and lots of horses.

Manager's Response

THANKS Matt. The owners of The Weathervane have done a great job furnishing it, adding nice touches throughout. It is comfortable and inviting. Watching the horses is exciting, particularly when they get frisky. I never tire of watching them play. We hope you will come and visit again soon,

Best spent family time in a beautiful place!

July 2017
, Nokesville , VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The home was cozy, clean, decorated well and had everything you'd need for the week! We had a great time, the beach was beautiful and the house is a close walk to the beach and beautiful views of the ocean. We'd stay again.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your nice review. This home is pretty much perfect. The owner has thought of everything! Come back soon!

A Great Vacation off the Main Path

April 2017
, Washington CH, Ohio United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane cottage was ideal for the both of us and our two small Chihuahua dogs. Sure enjoyed the fantastic ocean views, and loved to watch the horses. It was great to relax with the sounds of the ocean. We enjoyed walking the sand dune roads as well as the beach. It was also great to be able to park on the beach and fish. The house was in a great location and driving off road to get there was an experience in itself. The house was in excellent shape, new and very clean!!! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay very much. In fact it was hard to leave. Laura, the Property Manager was very helpful during the rental process, very nice and readily available after we got there for any questions or concerns we had. Of all our vacations to the Outer Banks this was difinitely our best!! We would recommend the Weathervane to anyone and can't wait to come back.

Manager's Response

Hi Mark. THANK you so much for the awesome review. This brand NEW home doesn't disappoint! You did such a great job when leaving, it was hard to tell you were even there! Please come and stay again.

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