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Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed!

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Interior
TV, video games, DVD player, books
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Miscellaneous
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Swan Beach
    2 min walk
  • Estuarine Nature Walk
    12 min drive
  • Corolla Beach
    28 min drive
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    127 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.

Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed!

Steps to ocean in beautiful sand streeted 4x4 community where wild ponies roam! Large open top floor with abundant space for families to commune and plenty of private bedroom space. Beautiful artistic details throughout. Porches for sunrise ocean views with coffee, sunset cocktails and shaded porch for respite from summer sun.

Accessible by 4x4 only. Approximately 2.6 miles up the beach. Not Pet Friendly...Sunday check in allows for less traffic and an easier commute.

Settle in for a memorable stay by the sea at “The Salty Anchor”! This classic and charming semi-oceanfront home combines the peace and serenity of a 4x4 vacation with the convenience of a short 2.6 mile drive to the paved roads of Corolla to visit shops, restaurants and attractions. Spend your days with your toes in the sand and relaxing on the new decks overlooking the unique landscape. Be sure to keep watch for wild horses playing in the dunes!

Stroll down a sandy path near the home to get to the ocean’s edge, or load up your 4-wheel drive vehicle with chairs, coolers and beach toys and park on the beach instead. Enjoy salty breezes and ocean views from the top-level sun deck or lounge in the shade on the covered deck on the mid-level. Savor more sights of the ocean from inside the home in the spacious top floor common areas which includes a great room, kitchen, dining room, and breakfast bar. After a full day of fun in the sun, fire up some friendly competition in the rec room with pool table.

Your stay will leave you relaxed, refreshed, and longing to return to this comfortable cottage. Come enjoy the sand, sun, and sea at “Salty Anchor”!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Swan Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Outer Banks Beaches
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jo Tinker

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2750 sq ft (255 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.
  • Note from host: Small family get togethers, limited beach access.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall family trip
The house was great, it’s closer to the ocean than the pictures make it seem. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
The property and owners were amazing! A wonderful home situated “off the grid” is exactly what our family needed to unwind a little and take in the wonderful views! Love the home and the location.. can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal Location
Although we visited during a storm which was outside everyone’s control the views from the home and the location were wonderful. And even though the roads were flooded even one block inland, we were completely unaffected due to location of this house. Fast and easy communication to property owners with any questions and even checked in on us to ensure we were all okay after the storm. Loved the pool table and all the beach toy options available even though we didn’t get much of a chance to use them. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
What an amazing house with a beautiful view! House has everything you could possibly need. The views off of the front deck are outstanding. We actually saw horses off the back deck! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H., Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever !
This was seriously the best, most relaxing vacation ever. The house was clean and smelled great when we arrived. We had four adults and six kids and there is plenty of room to spread out, no one was crowded, it was great. The dishwasher broke and Jo had a new one installed the very next day. We saw the horses almost everyday, they come right up under the deck. Absolutely incredible and 1000% worth the 12 hour drive we had !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
This was the perfect house for two families to make great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Amazing Stay
Our week in OBX really exceeded all expectations. Really great house; big and open with amazing views and beach access. Fun little adventure up the 4x4 beach. Would definitely return in the future. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Our stay was amazingly we really enjoyed the ocean view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and experience!
We loved the Salty Anchor! We stayed here on Spring Break. This was such a unique experience! The setting of the house with great views of the ocean, beautiful sunrises from the front porch and sunsets from the back porch! And the horses came right up to the house to graze which was so amazing ! Jo host was amazing with communication before and during our stay. The house was beautifully decorated and felt beachy and comfortable! Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot for a family vacation!
My family and I loved our stay at this beautiful, well-maintained house. The host has done a beautiful job of thinking of all the little things to make it feel like home. We lacked for nothing during our stay. The location is just gorgeous! Isolated yet not difficult to access. My son loved the beach driving!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Always amazing at the Salty Anchor
We have been staying at the Salty Anchor for 5 years! Well appointed, great decor and style, the best location and views all around! Super spacious living space w games, puzzles, books, plus everything u need in the kitchen to cook!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome beach vacation.
The location of the house was amazing! The horses were the highlight of the trip! The sand was incredible. The house was spacious and very nice and tidy, clean and bright. We were unable to use the bottom floor because the air was quite musty smelling, which is a sensitivity for me personally. However I imagine the time of year is partial blame as well as a common problem with beach homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay
The property was perfect for a fantastic week of fun in the sun. Awesome location and great way to spend a week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The ease of getting to the property and onto the beach was effortless. It’s a perfect location on Corolla. The view of the ocean from the porch was also better than many in this location. Very cute place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week!
We had such an amazing time! The ponies were a huge hit and being right in the beach was perfect to drive my 87 year old grandmom to her chair by the ocean so she didn’t have to walk. Even at the house we could still play in the sand and had ample room outside for games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erin F.

Unbeatable views
The best part of this house by far is it’s gorgeous views. Look out any window and you will instantly feel like you’re at the beach. The decor is very nicely done, coastal accents everywhere. My one downfall would be the cleanliness. There were crumbs on the carpets, jelly on the table. Aside from that, kitchen is nicely appointed, had everything we needed and didn’t think to bring. The “share pantry” was a nice touch, I like the concept of take something, leave something. All in all, it was a beautiful stay and we were blessed with a visit from the horses on our last day. That felt magical. Communication with the owner was always easy and she was fabulous with responding to all of my questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Couldn't ask for a better view and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and lots of horses!
We had a great stay at this nicely kept home. We had two families in the home totaling 11 people, this house could’ve easily accommodated another family of four. Great views, 1-2 min walk to the water. Sunday-Sunday is a lifesaver on traffic. There is seating on every side of the deck and the outdoor shower is very convenient. As far as horses go we saw them 5 out of our 7 day stay, one day they even visited the house. Obviously the house is situated on 4wd beach but my wife’s Hyundai Palisade had zero issues getting to the house, just air down those tires! The only complaint our party had was the grill. It’s positioned in an area where the rear sand dune is and was nearly covered in sand when we arrived, using it and preventing sand from getting on your food is very difficult. That is literally the only complaint we had, otherwise it’s a fantastic place to stay at.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach home
Our stay was wonderful at the Salty Anchor. Jo communicated promptly with any questions we had before and during our stay. The home was even more gorgeous and cozy than the pictures. Plenty of games, books, and videos well throughout the home. Amazing ocean views from main floor. Kids had a blast walking right out of the house and playing in the sand. The horses did come by once right next to the home. We stayed during a particularly windy week which I think may have made the dune trickier to maneuver over during exiting. Several 4x4’s missed the turn to the sand road before the house and entered over the home’s dune and got stuck. We had an Expedition and did ok, but it did take several attempts to clear. My suggestion to anyone who is unfamiliar with sand driving is definitely read up/watch some videos before going and be prepared with the necessary tools Jo mentions in the welcome packet. That being said, it was awesome to drive next to the water! Overall, an amazing home and stay. Many kind thanks to the owners for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikki M., Powhatan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach vacay
Beautiful house and location! Perfect for families especially with small children! Short walk over the dunes to the beach. You can sit on a porch at night (they are endless and on every floor) and watch the sunset as well as sunrise in an unobstructed view. Perfect house for some salt water therapy!! Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica (Mimi) S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Adventure
First time ever staying on beach road!! Loved the area! Loved the house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023