Sands of Time

Our stay at Sands Of Time was a great experience. The location is fantastic, just a few short steps from the beach. The home was an instant favorite with everyone in my family. It is super comfortable--the furniture, the views, the decor, the diversions (gaming, etc.). Every bed in the house slept great. The kitchen was perfectly equipped and needs nothing. Every spot where you'd stand to see something outside had a pair of binoculars in reach! We saw wild horses in the yard daily, deer in the street, and even got to see a sea turtle during our stay. We had one minor hiccup getting the hottub operating, but mgmt was super helpful and responsive and got us on track swiftly. I've stayed in a ton of oceanfront homes and this one was probably the best! We'll be back!!

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Excellent communication! The home was everything we would need ...plus. We have been coming to OBX for 20 years and this house was the best! The beach driving was tough but that had nothing to do with the spectacular house.

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Perfectly appointed. Exceptionally clean. An effective and efficient layout that creates a space for every member of your party. Stop to shop on your way in, deflate your tires, and remove yourself from the world in this other-worldly retreat.

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Sands of Time is the perfect family beach vacation:) It is both cozy and spacious at the same time...providing everything your family will need...you will love it!

My family loved every part of this house. So much detail Incorporated into every aspect of this home. Our family has been coming to the Outer Banks for 10 years and we all said this is one of the cleanest houses we’ve ever stayed in !!

Drive the sandy shore to a beautifully designed and opulent built home on the Northern Outer Banks. We opened the door to an interior that enhanced our beach experience with an esthetic interior decorated with inspiring art which must have been collected over years of travel. The house is totally functional with picture windows framing beach dunes and sea in the kitchen and bedrooms. Laura, from Carova Cottages quickly responded to all our questions and was available to handle any concerns during our vacation.

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We had 14 adults, 22 to 74, and everyone had fun in this house. I especially loved the reading nook and the table for four over the Tiki hut. The kitchen was expertly equipped and my son loved the weight room.

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Hands down the best place we've had the pleasure of staying at in our 10 years of OBX! Home is beautiful, very well appointed, and comfortable! Management company is hands on and extremely helpful and responsive. Even the home owners take a personal interest in our enjoyment and have reached out directly to make sure eveything was as it should be! If you are disappointed staying here, you should probably stay home because you will never be happy!

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Amazing home that offers such a huge variety of things to do for all ages. Clean, beautiful, fully stocked. Loved every minute!

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Sands of Time was a beautiful house with anything and everything you could possibly need. Perfect location on the beach. We enjoyed seeing the wild horses and dolphins.Sunrises and sunsets were amazing!! It was a memorable vacation with our family!! We highly recommend this property.

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This home is amazing! The owners didn't overlook any detail to make this a perfect place! Any want or any need was fulfilled with how the home was fully stocked with ammenities. Throughout the kitchen you will find every cooking essential all the way to oyster shucking knives. The weather was not very kind so we found ourselves indoors more than we wanted but we were kept occupied with games, books and small secluded nooks to take an afternoon nap. We are absolutely returning for round two next year! It is a wonderful home!

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We are 6 couples who went on our first week long vacation together. Sands of Time was the perfect spot! From the exhilarating drive down the beach to get to the house to the wonderful walks up the beach spying dolphins and seeing wild horses at every turn, our stay was fantastic. There was plenty of room for us to congregate - the spacious living room, the fun game rooms (inside and out), the bonus tiki bar, the front sunset-watching deck - yet space to hang by yourself in your spacious bedroom, your choice of outdoor decks, or other small nooks in the house. Well appointed, beautifully decorated. Highly recommend.

Wonderful experience! House was clean and well-stocked! Ocean was still a bit cold this time of year but the beach was beautiful and the wild horses visited our area daily. The house had a wonderful pool, tiki bar, and game room that kept adults and kids having a great time. The owner and manager were great and answered questions before and during the trip to help us enjoy our stay.

Often photos of rental properties are better than the reality. Shot from perfect angles etc. but Sands of Time exceeded our expectations. The house has everything you could think of. Including things not listed..high chair, pack n play, boosters, appliances and beach items galore. The horses, and dolphins visited almost every day making the week very special
A 4 wheel drive is a must, read the tide charts for travel to and from and you’ll have a wonderful time.

Wonderful,perfect location. This home has everything needed for large family gatherings.

Wonderful house! Super property manager who was the best to work with! Location was awesome !

Definitely a keeper! Our entire family had an amazing stay at Sands of Time. There is everything that you can imagine! Such a relaxing week at the pool or our own ocean front beach! An experience we will always cherish. The horses are amazing to look at each day. So beautiful!

We had a wonderful time! The house was one of our favorite!
The house had everything we possible needed.
We loved the wild horses too.

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Amazing vacation home!!!! Fabulous pool! Gorgeously decorated home!

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This house was amazing! Every time we turned around we were noticing all the small "attention to details" that were covered. Binoculars hanging near the doors of the oceanfront rooms, a cup of random reading glasses in the lounge area, beach games, cornhole boards, rafts, etc. so you don't have to transport your own. Clean, beautiful, great location - it ticked all the boxes for us so much that we are going back again next year! Laura with Carova Cottages always answered her phone if we had any questions or needed information. She was very friendly and provided great customer service. You won't regret booking this home!

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We vacationed with our family of 13 people (5 children, 11-16) and one Labrador Retriever. The home is beautiful. It was stocked with any piece of equipment or tool we needed. We had plenty of space for everyone. The pool and tiki hut next to it were a great way to stay cool during a hot 4th of July week. Great home for a group.

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The place is just beautiful. They have everything you could possibly need to make you stay comfortable. I would definitely return

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WE had a great time. The house has everything you could possibly need.

One of the best stocked houses on the beach. Best appointed, kept, and chock full of amenities. The storage closet off the tiki bar is a treasure trove of beach activities. Everything was perfect with our house. This is the second time visiting and we will be back for a third. (The management company and folk are also top-notch!)

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This was a very easy experience. The property was nice, full stocked and well maintained in one of the best areas of the beach. Wild horses live in the front yard!

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This is our 2nd time staying at the Sands of Time and as with our first stay it did not disappoint! The house is very well maintained and is always being updated. It's well stocked with pretty much everything you need except for food and drinks. I really can't overstate how awesome this house and location is. You won't be disappointed staying at the Sands of Time!!

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Perfect house in perfect location for an amazing family vacation. The owners have thought of everything you might need or want!

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If you are willing to have a true relaxing vacation, this is the place! This house had everything we needed. The pool deck and tiki bar were our absolute favorite places to hang out. We were never bored with the pool table, darts and ping pong. The fitness room was a really nice addition as well. We saw our fair share of wild horses and really enjoyed this location.

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Our family had a wonderful week at Sands of Time. Everyone enjoyed their stay from grandparents to our three year old nephew. There was so much for the kids to do and plenty of space for everyone to have a quiet spot if they wanted one. The owners have thought of everything.

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It was everything that was advertised and more. The house, amenities and location were exceptional . It satisfied the expectations and hopes of all of us from an 80 year old to the 10 year old. Laura and her staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

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House was clean, well kept, management was very responsive before & during our stay. Would definitely stay here again! Can't beat the quiet location, just don't forget the 4x4 vehicle! Saw plenty of horses too!

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My family of 10 adults and three children and a wonderful vacation in Corolla made possible by a stay in a beautiful home. The house was spacious, clean, and had everything you could possibly need from a perfectly supplied kitchen, board games, pools toys, etc. The beds were very comfortable as was the family room sectional! The pool area had plenty of lounge chairs and the bonus of a "tiki bar" which allowed for lounging by the pool in the shade. Access to the beach was very easy and the owners were clever to place a hose right next to the entrance to the pool so that you could rinse off before returning home. My family and I would return here in a heartbeat! The management company was very helpful and responsive. We never had any issues with the house, appliances, 4x4 beach road, etc.

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My family of 10 adults and three children and a wonderful vacation in Corolla made possible by a stay in a beautiful home. The house was spacious, clean, and had everything you could possibly need from a perfectly supplied kitchen, board games, pools toys, etc. The beds were very comfortable as was the family room sectional! The pool area had plenty of lounge chairs and the bonus of a "tiki bar" which allowed for lounging by the pool in the shade. Access to the beach was very easy and the owners were clever to place a hose right next to the entrance to the pool so that you could rinse off before returning home. My family and I would return here in a heartbeat! The management company was very helpful and responsive. We never had any issues with the house, appliances, 4x4 beach road, etc.

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This is so much more than a house on a beach. It is a place for family, laughter, memories. There was no detail overlooked. Amazing. The stain glass with the morning light shining through was beautiful. Drinking my morning tea while sitting on the bench overlooking the water brought me the dolphins as if they had been ordered just for my personal viewing pleasure. This family was blessed to spend the week with our Marine, family and close friends. We hope to go back every year. Thank you just doesn't seem like enough. Your generosity of sharing your home is appreciated more than words can say.

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Wonderful vacation! This home is beautiful, inviting, and well cared for. Very clean. Lots of amenities. The owners have thought of everything!

Entire family loved every minute of our stay. The house was exquisite and lacked nothing. There was so much to do and so many places to enjoy. Loved having the horses visit.

Probably one of the best vacation's we've had in a long time. The house is BEAUTIFUL! and the beach is awesome! We were suprised with how completely furnished this house is. You literally just need to bring your normal items and food for the week and you're all set! Beautiful beach setting with easy access and plenty of space. The new deck with Tiki bar really makes the outside pool area wonderful! This was our first OBX experience but it will not be out last, and this house would be hard to top!!

In short: Excellent! We have been coming to the OBX for 20+ years and typically rent a different house each year for a different experience. This house was easily the best we have had. It was fully stocked with everything you could think of - and more. A Crockpot? Yep, there. A bean grinder? That, too. Extra beach towels, sunglasses, hats and umbrellas for those who forget? There. And the supplies and kitchen gadgets clearly are not the 2nd home or beach home type stuff many owners stock with; all items were quality and thoughtful. The book and move selections were amazing. The home was clean and neat and the tiki bar was a fabulous addition! Highly recommend this place. (Best place in the house besides the rec area, balconies and tiki bar?? The reading nook off the main floor where you can curl up with a great book and watch the sunset!)

Sands of Time was everything and more than we had hoped for! The home has everything you could possibly want in a vacation home. The location was outstanding and the horses came by the home often!! Gorgeous sunrises from the top deck, the tiki bar, pool, game room for the was all just so perfect! We loved the large dining area too! This home made our vacation!!