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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, DVD player, table football, stereo
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Corolla, North Carolina
  • Swan Beach
    3 min walk
  • Estuarine Nature Walk
    9 min drive
  • Virginia Beach Station
    165 min drive
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    130 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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

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

Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:

***fireplace is not available for guest use.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy features like a spa tub and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washer/dryer
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 3 minutes by foot from Swan Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

David and Laura James Owner/manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fish-cleaning table on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2602 sq ft (242 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

14'x28' NEW Pool for 2020 Season Astounding Views 4x4 Area
Astounding Views 4x4 Area Pool Opens MAY 15th no Exceptions
Astounding Views *4x4 area* pool opens MAY 15th no exceptions
*14'x28' NEW Pool for 2020 season* Astounding Views *4x4 area
14'x28' NEW Pool for 2020 Season Will be Ready for June. Views!!
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Astounding Views, pool table, 14x28 private pool, hot tub, nice decks 4x4 bch Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jillian J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Doreen C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Klara M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

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

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a wonderful time. The kids enjoyed the pool and the beach. House was large enough so everyone had their own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Location
Finding Sandity was a great vacation location for our family. Close to the beach, beautiful view, and we really enjoyed the pool and hot tub too. Driving 3 miles on the beach was a cool experience and caused us to enjoy the home and beach more. We look forward to vacationing in the Outer Banks again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice time
Nice location relaxing ac and heat great hot water great would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Finding Sandity
Loved this house! All the decks and ocean views. We highly recommend it for anyone who loves the ocean sounds and the beauty of the wild horses. We saw them everyday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Kim S.

Awesome house with obstructed window views
This house is amazing, and we saw horses almost daily! The location is great and offers all the amenities of home. I rented the house for the views, but the windows are so dirty ( especially to the north) we couldn’t enjoy the views to their fullest potential!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nickie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation stay
We had a great time on our vacation. The house was amazing, it met all our expectations. It was right on the ocean. The views were stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good vacation
Great location for beach, and great views from the house. Saw the wild horses almost every day. Inside pictures very accurate. House was clean and in good shape. Pool was a great addition. Only negative was there were a good amount of bugs(midges) and spiders on the outside and exterior of house could use some attention. Overall though very happy with the rental and would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sandity Vacation
Everything was great. Loved the location to the beach. Loved the pool and hot tub. Only recommendation, need to improve the driveway, was difficult even in a 4WD vehicle. Thank you, had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

stacey e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual vacation
We had a great stay! The house was just as listed . Enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. Had hours of entertainment watching people not k owing how to drive in the sand . We would return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Family Beach Vacation
Our group included five adults and four kids and there was more than enough space for everyone. The kids loved the bunk beds. It was nice that the main bedrooms each had their own bathrooms. The couch and dining room table were both large and provided plenty of space for everyone. The main living space was gorgeous with amazing views. I watched the sun rise from the deck every morning, though you could see it from three of the bedrooms also! We saw wild horses several times from the deck and while on the beach. The pool and hot tub were great additions to this property and we used them a lot during our stay. The pool has a nice sized area for lounging. The kitchen was pretty well stocked with dishes and appliances and there were some games and puzzles as well. This was our first time driving on sand so that took a little getting used to but we didn’t have any issues. You have to be careful with little kids on the beach because of the traffic crossing the beach. During the day, this wasn’t too big of an issue because it all travels behind the area where people sit. After 5:00 p.m., though, there are two lanes and one is right along the water so we found it challenging to have smaller kids out there playing on the beach after that time. We did still take walks along the water with the kids in the evening and didn’t have an issue with the traffic while just walking along the water. My favorite parts of this property were the beautiful views and huge multi-level decks. We spent a lot of time just sitting on the deck watching the water. It was really a beautiful and clean beach and the house had amazing views. We would definitely stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Mysty V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing location
This was our second trip to the 4x4 area of Coralla where the beaches are beautiful and horse sightings occur daily. We greatly enjoyed the property and how large and comfortable it was. The new pool was very relaxing and the beach parking passes that were included came in handy. Laura was very easy to communicate with and promptly answered any questions we had. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W., Chantilly, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of Heaven
This house was a dream to stay in! It is basically beach front without having all of the cars drive right in your front yard. We enjoyed driving on the beach, but if the house were any further north, I think it would have gotten old, quick! The house was very clean and there was plenty of room for us to spread out and for my son to log into virtual school a few days we were there without being bothered by us. Laura was so kind and helpful during our stay. We highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Ann B.

Great location with lots of space - Kids loved it
We loved the 4x4 beach and the faraway feel of this house. While it isn't too far off the beaten path, it does feel much more isolated than Duck or other popular OBX beaches. We had plenty of space for four adults and five kids and they were stocked with fun things for the kids to do which was a nice surprise. The pool area feels very new (I believe it is) and the hot tub was also a nice added bonus. Liked there were decks facing the beach and the intercoastal. Beach access was SUPER easy and we saw horses a few times around the property. There are still a few updates that are needed, but new floors and carpeting look good. My only real complaint is the place didn't feel super clean when we arrived. The floors were dirty and there were dead bugs on the blinds and in random places. Would have also been nice to have a few kitchen staples like cooking oil and spices, but I totally get that COVID likely makes it difficult for those type of things to feel safe. There were plenty of other staples around the house which were another added bonus. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021