Oceanfront with Private Beach Access & Wild Horses

Corolla, North Carolina
$805 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

BookSmart Properties presents: Sandbox! Surrounded by breathtaking ocean views, private beach access, and the company of neighboring wild horses. 5% DISCOUNT for First Responders, Service members and Gov. Employees! To access this hidden treasure in Carova, a 4x4 vehicle is a must. The Sandbox has been renovated from top to bottom, providing a mix of luxury and comfort at one of the most unique beaches on the East Coast!



The Space:

Top Level:

- King bedroom with ensuite full bath

- Full stocked kitchen with 4 counter chairs

- Dining area with 10 seats

- Living room with smart TV

- Deck access with outdoor seating and picnic table

- Half bathroom



Mid Level:

- King bedroom

- King bedroom

- Bunk room with two pyramid bunks (2 twin beds, 2 full beds)

- Twin room with two beds

- Full bathroom

- Full bathroom

- Living area with smart TV

- Beach supplies/games closet

- Washer/dryer

- Deck access to provide beach walkway with seating area near dunes



Outside Space:

- Outdoor shower

- Charcoal grill (guest must provide charcoal/lighter)

- Basketball hoop



Guest Access:

Detailed check-in instructions and a unique access code will be provided prior to arrival.



**Per HOA guidelines and local laws, the guests making the reservation must be at least 23 years old and be present during the entire duration of the stay. For non-family groups, all guests must be over the age of 23. If this rule or the home occupancy limit is breached, guests may be subject to fines or eviction.**



**Up to two pets are welcome for a $150 pet fee that will be added to your reservation**



The Neighborhood:

This property provides the unique experience on living on the beach and surrounded by wildlife!



Getting Around:

We provide two beach parking passes which you will find in the welcome binder. The passes must be present when parking your vehicle on the beach. Before departure, please return both passes to the welcome binder. If a pass is not returned, you will be responsible for the cost of a new pass.



Beach Driving Rules & Regulations:

- Vehicles are required to use driving lanes adjacent to the dune line between Milepost 14.5 and Milepost 17 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. beginning the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.

- All other times, use driving lanes adjacent to the dune line or at the shoreline.



Air Pressure & Guidelines:

- Air down all tires prior to accessing the off road (4×4) ramp.

Recommended tire pressure pounds per square inch (PSI):

- 20 per square inch (PSI) for SUV’s & ½ ton 4X4

- 35 per square inch for ¾ ton 4X4

- Air stations are located at the Historic Corolla Park.

- Use 4-wheel drive (4WD) when entering the ramp and maintain a slow, steady speed. If your vehicle is not equipped with 4-wheel drive, do not attempt to drive on the beach.

- Do not stop or park on the beach ramp area.

- The speed limit is 35 miles per hour (mph). The speed limit is 15 miles per hour when traveling within 300 feet of any person.

- Gas tanks should be full – there are NO gas stations on 4X4 areas.



The Beach is a Public Vehicular Access Area:

- There shall be no lawn chairs, coolers, fishing lines or any other items blocking the foreshore in any manner that restricts public safety and emergency response vehicular movement in a north-south direction along the water’s edge.

- Share the road. Watch for pedestrians, horses, and other wildlife.

All vehicles driven on the beach and roads behind the dunes must be registered, properly licensed, and insured.

- Driving in the surf or driving in a repeated circular motion are examples of careless and reckless driving.

- After dark, the entire beach including parking areas become driving lanes.

- Remove all personal items (beach chairs, nets, poles, ropes, etc.)

- Level all sand structures (sandcastles, holes, etc.) to ensure the safety of night drivers.



Beach Parking Permits:

- Vehicles MUST have a county-issued Beach Parking Permit properly displayed to park on the beach from the last Saturday of April through the first Saturday in October.

- If you need more than two beach parking permits, please refer to the county website on how to purchase additional passes



Parking on the Beach:

- All vehicles shall be parked in the middle of the beach strand and not obstruct the traffic lane.

- Parking is prohibited for the first 1.5 miles North of the 4X4 ramp.

- No beach chairs, coolers, fishing lines, or other items should be placed in a location that blocks the traffic lanes. This may involve moving vehicles and belongings with the tide change.

- Visitors should not leave any unattended property on the beach. Any property remaining between sunset and sunrise shall be considered litter and is subject to removal and disposal.

- Walking on or traversing the dunes outside of the defined dune walkover beach access points is illegal.

- Help keep the Currituck Outer Banks beautiful for everyone by removing all trash when you leave.



Other Things to Note:

Pets are welcome, however, in order to ensure the cleanliness of our property for future guests we will require an additional fee of $150.



Payment Schedule:

50% due at confirmation

50% or remaining balance due 30 days before check-in



The following violations may be subject to additional fines of up to $300: unregistered pets, late departure without approval by host, & house left excessively messy.



The home is stocked with a starter supply of paper products and toiletries to get going, but it is recommended that you bring or purchase more to last for the duration of your stay.



High speed Wifi is an amenity that is provided at the property but we cannot guarantee functionality for issues that are beyond our control. Potential Wifi outages will always be handled in a timely manner and resolved to the best of our ability. Unfortunately it is not guaranteed that our solutions will fix the issue and refunds will not be given for Wifi malfunctions.



Interaction with Guests:

I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. I’m only a phone call/message away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3754 Sq Ft (349 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Shampoo Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Review Review

  • Lynn M.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2025

    Stayed Dec 17, 2025

    Excellent host communication, lovely home, we'll be back!!

  • GERALDAS S.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    One of dream vacation homes I have ever stayed in.

  • Mary W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    we enjoyed this vacation and was so grateful to be allowed to have our pups. we were a little disappointed the upper floor had no AC which is where the kitchen is. However we slept awesome on great a great mattress at that floor was air conditioned. The AC was repaired about 5 th day we were there because they, AC contractors, were so busy after a storm that had come through. Overall excellent stay and will come back!!

  • Joanna Y.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    It was very fun driving on the sandy beach to get to the home. The beach was so relaxing and the house had toiletries and a lot of bath towels. There was a TON of living space to hang. Horses and deer came right up to the house, it was so beautiful. The beds and couches were ver comfy.

  • Brandon T.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    We really enjoyed our time at the property. Overall, the property met our needs, including our two small dogs. Carova Beach isn't for the faint of heart - be prepared for the 4x4 driving on the beach. The house is about 8 miles from the last paved road in Carolla. This wasn't an issue for us, we had our F150 with 4-wheel drive. We absolutely enjoyed the time on Carova Beach - lots of relaxation, cooking dinners, watching the horses, walks on the beach with our dogs (and swimming), and hiking up to False Cape State Park. The large shells (including a full conch shell) were amazing. The house was extremely comfortable (including mattresses, and bedding). We ran into a few hiccups but we received quick responses to these and most were resolved during our stay. I would definitely recommend this property and I'm hoping that the Property Management Team will address the last of the minor items to make the house even-more perfect.

  • Nizar G.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2024

    Stayed Apr 7, 2024

    Wonderful lodging and a unique experience Big house, that comfortably sleeps 2 “high count” families. Not just sleeps. Beautiful open spaces for a large group to move unobstructed around each other, enjoy the natural light that permeates the house, and the view from the wall-to-wall windows. Newly and pragmatically furnished and overstocked in the kitchen The house is reachable only after a 15-20 drive on the beach or sandy road. This was almost harrowing on the night of our arrival, but wonderful fun every other time. This was our first experience of beach driving and we arrived after dark and at high tide - DON’T do that. Especially if you’re not experienced. But also don’t let this small challenge discourage you and alter your choice. You’d be missing out. Do better research than I did. The tricks of beach driving are not all intuitive. For example: I never would have thought that waiting for a wave to recede in order to drive around an obstacle is the right thing to do. In our case, it was a house built close to the water, and the driving advice was given to me by an official beach patrol member. Although there are several good restaurant choices listed, we think in this case the most enjoyable meals are at the house. So stock up, relax, avoid the reservation process, the crowd, the drive and Enjoy! It was a great trip for us.

  • Robert B.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2024

    Stayed Mar 9, 2024

    Carova is a very cool location to visit. Getting there definitely requires 4WD but it's worth it. The remoteness of the area, the quiet of the beaches, and seeing the horses and traces of other wildlife were all very cool. Unfortunately the home had not been cleaned at all when we arrived. Beds were not made and linens were dirty from previous guests. It appeared no one had been in the home in a long time, perhaps months, as there was mold in the coffee machine and sand over all the floors. The water was not turned on when we arrived and I had to go and find the water valve to turn on the water in the home. We notified the owner immediately upon our arrival but did not hear back from the for about 24 hours. Cleaners were sent after we had been at the home for 36 hours, 1 day before we were to leave. Once cleaned, the home was fine but this very much tainted our experience.

  • John C.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2023

    Stayed Jul 15, 2023

    Great week, property is exactly as described. Lots of space, nice kitchen. Easy stroll to the beach. Great shopping nearby, we brought a lot of food with us, wouldn’t do that next time. Wild horses visited property a couple of times. All in all great vacation. One word of warning, it is 9.1 miles of beach driving to get to property, if you don’t have a 4 wheel drive you will not make it. All wheel drive doesn’t do it. Prepare well and this is a great place. I would bring your own pots and pans, ones in house are a little worn.

  • Amy O.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2023

    Stayed Jun 3, 2023

    I am thankful they reiterated that we needed a 4x4 vehicle etc because that was definitely necessary, with that said, it made for such an unforgettable experience. It was so cool driving right on the beach and the home itself was in great condition. It smelled good, was super clean and bright. I thought the goodie bag at the beginning was a nice touch with many things provided such as extra blankets, pillows, some starter materials such as paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates etc. Also some beach supplies was available in the closet. In comparison to the first house we stayed at during the first week of our visit and then this house, this home exceeded our expectations and stood out. Thank you for a great experience and stay!

  • Gustavo V.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2022

    Stayed Sep 9, 2022

    It was a great new experience I like the the location of the property.

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