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Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses

Corolla vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 62364 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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4x4 - Carova Beach, NC
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Estuarine Nature Walk
    ‪29 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

Oceanside stay.You'll find Carova Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge within a 15-minute walk of this Corolla vacation home. Also, Estuarine Nature Walk is within 2 miles (3 km) and Carova Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carova Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 13 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Lights Bakery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Kind Cup - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪NC BBQ - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.****

Escape to Rankin, a charming oceanfront retreat tucked along the secluded 4x4 beaches of Carova. Wake up to stunning sunrises, step straight onto the sand via your private walkway, and watch Corolla's famous wild horses roam right outside your door.

With 3 king bedrooms, additional loft sleeping, spacious decks, and pet-friendly accommodations (up to 2 dogs at no extra charge), this home is perfect for families or small groups seeking a peaceful, secluded Outer Banks experience.
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Unplug, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of the coast—just be sure to bring your 4WD for the adventure in!

Lower Level: Entry, Carport, Outside Shower, Walkway to the Beach.

Mid-Level: Master Bedroom w/King w/TV and Deck Access, Great Room w/Entertainment Center w/TV, Kitchen w/5 Bar Stools, Dining Area Seats 10, Half Bath, Laundry, Access to Decks.

Upper Level: Master Bedroom w/King, w/Private Deck Access, Master Bedroom w/King, w/Private Deck Access, Loft w/ 2 Murphy Beds, TV.

Beach Parking: Parking passes are required on Currituck County beaches between the last weekend of April and the first weekend of October. When parking on the beach, please ensure your vehicle is parked with the trunk facing the ocean. This home provides TWO beach parking passes.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,364 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

C9009 Rankin. 4x4 Beach Oceanfront Awesome Views No Pet Fee!
876127

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses to the airport?

This vacation home is 99.1 mi (156-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Carova Beach and 6.4 mi (54-min drive) from Corolla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses to downtown Corolla?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi away from Corolla.

Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week.

Very relaxing, beautiful weather, horses.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Peaceful, neat, comfortable, and affordable price. Will definitely rent again in the nearest future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Amazing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place was amazing. We hope to stay here again in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Always an excellent experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very pleased with the service and the property. Love this house.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Great Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful weather, great time, great week. That’s all u need.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Slatersville, RI

spectacular place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: FIRST CLASS PLACE. VERY DOG FRIENDLY. BEST RENTAL EVER. LOVE THE 3 SEPARATE MASTER BEDROOMS EACH WITH A BALCONY AND BATHROOM
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ripple S.

Rankin Carova Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience. Beautiful location, ocean view from every room of the house. Very comfortable, has all the amenities. Wild horses come to the house daily, enjoyed sunrise and walk on the beach every morning.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Julie G.

Rare remote opportunity to stay among the wild horses

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I would definitely recommend arriving in daytime - driving on beach to reach the house was a little nerve wrecking and I would not attempt at night. We had herds of wild horses on our dunes almost every day. Extremely charming and unique location. 4WD beach got a little to busy with cars on weekend to feel comfortable with our little ones on beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sugar Grove, WV

A Thrill of a Lifetime

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have always wanted to rent a place on the beach. This house is that! It was a 1-2 minute walk from inside the house to the water, depending on where the tide was. All three bedrooms are master suites, so all my family was happy. The only bad part was the bed linens and mattress covers. My bed was very comfortable but the mattress cover was ripped to shreds and rustled - a lot! The sheets were very thin and did not fit the beds properly. This made for uncomfortable nights.We still thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite the beds and would recommend it to friends, but advise them to bring their own sheets.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Carova rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was good but a few things really missing! 1. Not enough guest towels. 2. No dish towels 3. For the amount of money spent toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, zip lock bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap should be supplied. 4. Need to get rid of the poison oak on the back/stairs we had grandkids so we were very cautious. Otherwise the house was stocked appropriately. The view incredible! The beach incredible! Long drive on the beach to get there though. The wide horses were amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

AMAZING House!!

Great house, perfect location! Walking into that house and seeing the ocean and beach right outside the windows! The house is perfect, all the bedrooms have bathrooms and the main living area is open and comfortable. The furnishings were all comfortable, very important! You might find that perfect house in the perfect location but if the beds hurt your back and the sofas and chairs make you miserable, it doesn’t matter how perfect the house is! We were surprised at the amount of traffic on the beach, and I mean trucks zipping by, passing each other! We have been to 4x4 beaches before but we have never been to a place where the beach is actually the road! That coupled with the amount of construction going on further up the beach made for treacherous conditions on the beach, especially at quitting time for the construction workers! But we knew in advance that there would be vehicles on the beach so it doesn’t seem fair to complain about it. However, I will really complain about the cleanliness of the house, needs work!! Love it, hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Michelle

A week in paradise...well, almost.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Of course The Rankin is the premiere spot on the 4x4 OBX. The location cannot get any better. The home is well stocked with everything you need to enjoy a week at the beach. The quality and selection of pits and pans and Rubbermaid is worth a mention! Also worth mentioning: the lack of cleaning, dust on every solid surface, hairs in the bathroom on all hard surfaces, no vacuuming done that we could see. The sliding glass door and screw door off the kitchen are in some dire need of service. They are very hard to slide and quite frankly, I felt like ripping the screen right off the track several times! Our trash was never picked up on Wednesday or any other day fir that matter. And the fact that a parking pass is not included in the rental is a huge downer.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Melissa J.

Rankin Stay 9.16-23.23

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 4th time at Rankin house, hopefully not the last. However few things to take note. Water was off outside of needing to shower could not be used, was salted and needed bottles to cook and clean with. Few other things need to be addressed; kitchen window screen torn not able to open due to that. upstairs faucet, runs if not shut off in just the right position which took some finesse, downstairs bedroom toilet runs a bit. Linen service- more towels would be great only one bath towel per person forces laundry and the sheets are not great, couple pillowcases were torn and not enough to cover each pillow in one bedroom any way. screen door in upstairs bedroom off track, called in but no one came out we needed to fix ourselves, thankfully we could so that we could enjoy the door being open. All in all just some Maintenace things to be addressed, would not deter me from returning a 5th time as location is primo!! Realty staff did respond quickly and was polite.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dennis and Donna R.

Fabulous OBX getaway house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group really enjoyed our stay at Rankin! The house is in a great location overlooking the beach, and the main deck and upstairs decks provided quite a vantage point for watching beach traffic-(esp. close to high tide), surf fishing, and horses. While we were there, several groups of horses strolled down the beach, grazed in the dunes near the house, and even “clomped” on the walkway beneath the home. There is a view from every single window in the house, and it is well-appointed with kitchen supplies: there are plentiful plates, bowls, glasses, and cookware. There is even a drawer filled with crab crackers. The kitchen counters are unique and stunning, and we were glad that many trivets are available to protect them.One member of our group needed to work remotely one day, and noted that the internet is very slow. We noticed this, as well. One caution for those who have dogs: one of ours alerted us to a ‘TomCat’ mouse bait in the corner of the deck by the grill. If ingested, these can be fatal for pets.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Couldn’t ask for a better spot. Waking up to the sunrise and the sound of waves. We go here to the rankin every year and love it. Nice job on the upgrades also. Hope to be there for many more years.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Beautiful location and home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed a weeklong stay at the Rankin and look forward to returning soon. The house has everything you need, with a fabulous kitchen for those of us who like to cook. We really appreciated having a filtered water system and drinking water cooler, plus a separate small fridge for the beer drinkers among us. More importantly, we loved seeing the wild horses that visited the surrounding area and yard one morning. They are absolutely beautiful!The only downsides we experienced were a lot of construction traffic on the beach (but that's all along the 4X4 stretch these days) and the sand strip out front becomes almost non-existent at high tide. So, timing is everything if you need to go somewhere. We preferred staying put to enjoy the ocean view, walk the beach and experience spectacular nature off the grid.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

William M.

Vacation is to short

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time.the house was great. Never driven on the beach before but did fine. More traffic in front of than I expected. But over all loved it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed

Property was great. Mother nature threw us a couple curves. Can't do anything about that. Overall great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Huntington , WV

Amazing location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is amazingly situated at the top of the dune so beach access was easy and views were amazing. We enjoyed the house and well-stocked kitchen. The house is nicely laid out with private and public spaces flowing well to accommodate everyone. Overall, all the kitchen needs a thorough cleaning of every cupboard, drawer, pot and pan but those are things we could easily manage while we were there without effecting our stay. The driveway can accommodate two vehicles but was a little tight to avoid congestion if both vehicles weren't leaving at the same time. But the house and views made it well worth a little strategic maneuvering. We started planning our next trip to the house while we were there!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loope J.

Best house we have found!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: An excellent location with a well designed home! Perfect for our family! Love this house and re-rented it for next year
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Wonderful vacation

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second year at Rankin House and we loved it just as much as the first time. Fantastic location, everything was as described. We had one small glitch after check in and the property manager fixed the issue right away. Five stars from the McGrath Family and friends
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A guest from COLUMBIA CITY, IN

Home needs a good cleaning!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I have rented this home multiple times due to it's amazing location. The last 2 years the home has been dirty to the point we have cleaned prior to unpacking. The bathrooms this year had urine on the toilet seats and dried toothpaste in the sinks. The dust throughout the house was horrible! The vent in the kitchen is disgusting with lots of dust and grease. Was nice to see the carpet had at least been sweep this year! We had 6 guest in the home this year and were only left 3 large towels and 6 washcloths. House keeping did bring additional large towels later in the evening, but this was after we had all showered as no one could give me a timeframe of when we may expect more towels. We never did get any hand towels. If location was not so important to my family and I we would be looking for a home managed by Twiddy, as this home was MUCH cleaner when managed by them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Rankin

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach

You Can't get any closer to the beach! We loved watching the sun come up and the evening walks on the beach. The seafood was delicious, we did not want to leave! The house was clean and had all the basics sheets, towels and dishes pots and pans. No spices or paper products. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN H.

Great stay and view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: loved the place and location