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SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4

Beachfront vacation home near Outer Banks Beaches

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
A heated pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 144023 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Carova, NC
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪25 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge with a stay here. False Cape State Park and False Cape Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mc's bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪North End - ‬201 min drive
  • ‪farfrumworkin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬10 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.

SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4

FREE POOL HEAT FOR ANY OPEN SPRING WEEK!!
Drive Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Up the 4x4 Beach to Your Family’s Oceanfront OBX Happy Place! Delight in the experience of driving where there are no hard roads! Three night stays are available in spring and fall.
Extraordinary experiences await your arrival at Sandy Paws, a tranquil, pet-friendly oceanfront retreat with heatable pool, elevator and everything you could possibly need for the ultimate vacation. This home was lovingly designed for your family AND your beloved dog to enjoy fun-filled gatherings on wild and wonderful Carova Beach.

Take in the panoramic views and sea air while watching the famous wild horses grazing peacefully on your dune. Delight in a lingering ocean sunrise, enjoy a seaside picnic with the kids and beloved dog, steal away for a refreshing afternoon dip in the private pool (heated for a fee), sunbathe in a poolside lounge chair with your favorite book, marvel at the sunsets over the sound from your front porch and then be dazzled by the starriest night sky from the serenity of your private spa with LED lighting. At 4,023 square feet, Sandy Paws welcomes your family to its casually gracious spaces as well as generously sized bedrooms with private bathrooms for each.

Bring your groceries and never leave! Three refrigerator/freezers and a chest freezer in the shed mean you don’t have to go back to town to replenish your supplies!! Grill on the propane or charcoal grill while enjoying happy hour at the picnic table and watching the kids in the pool. With its double refrigerator/freezers, double cooktops and double dishwashers, the spacious indoor kitchen accommodates many chefs – with ample room for all.

Use the high-speed internet service to stream on your private device or the large screens in the living areas. A vibrant, surf-themed recreation room offers lounge furniture, a dart set, retro-style refrigerator/freezer and pool table as well as a large screen television. When the day is done, restore your body and mind through revitalizing slumber in one of Sandy Paws’ spacious, themed bedrooms.

Whether you seek active adventures, shopping and dining in Corolla, (a 9-mile drive down the beach) a chilled-out vacation or anything in between, make Sandy Paws your ultimate, most memorable vacation. It has everything you need and more.

4-wheel drive vehicle required. Linens are provided. Sunday Arrival. Two dogs considered depending on age, weight and breed. There is a per pet fee and a refundable security deposit. No cats Pool heat available for a fee. No graduation groups or events are allowed in any of the houses offered by Carova Cottages.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 4,023 square feet

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

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 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
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.

Property is also known as

2135-240504

Frequently asked questions

How close is SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4 to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.4 mi (58-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4 to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4 have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4 to downtown Corolla?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Carova Beach.

SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walk. FREE pool heat for open Spring weeks! 4x4 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is well maintained and has all the amenities you could possibly want. From the drive in on the beach to horses in the front and back yard Sandy Paws was an excellent vacation destination for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

2024 and 2025 vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Sandy Paws that we stayed again and hope to continue to come down annually! House was clean accommodating and spacious, we brought our dogs and they had a blast also. Looking forward to next year!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Beautiful views and nice set up. Very well organized.

So convenient to the beach. The house was very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

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

Mother and grandmother

Great place and location. Perfect for a family vacation. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Home That Offers Everything

The kitchen was stocked above and beyond what we were thinking even after reading how wonderful it was. Theheated pool was a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Perfect stay

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: Everything was perfect as usual. Repeat customer for good reason, they are perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Perfect stay

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: Everything was perfect as usual. Repeat customer for good reason, they are perfect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenna s.

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

Obx 2024

Our stay was incredible. The place was spotless, beautiful, and spacious! Communication with the host was easy and efficient! The house and view were amazing. Seeing the wild horses is something I will always remember. My family and I had an incredible trip
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy K P.

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

Sandy Paws is a Perfect Beach Vacation Rental.

The property delivered everything as advertised. It was perfect for my small grand babies, easy walk over the dune to the beach, and an easy walk the pool behind the house. House was spacious and accommodated all of my family of 6 adults, 2 grand babies (41 months and 22 months), and two dogs. I will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

McMullin - Sandy Paws - Week Ended 5-14-23

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 had a great time and loved the house! Would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

Wonderful spot for family fun!

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: Perfect spot for family fun. The house is set up to accommodate a crowd of all ages. The pool and hot tub were perfect and the location was remote enough to not feel crowded.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Amazing house, amazing location

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: House is beautiful and stocked with everything you need. So close to the beach and the pool area with hot tub was great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Best family vacation yet!

Property and area over exceeded our expectations. Had everything we needed or could have wanted. Love the setup of the house, the pool and the beach. Kids and grandchild had the best time. Very relaxing,had family time cooking together and morning coffee on the deck. Had several visits from the horses and the dolphins. Laura and Dave were prefect host and answered our many questions. Thanks again for a great Bourland Family Vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Sleepy Sunrises

Our beach home was so cosy, comfortable and perfect in every way. We had everyone from seniors to infants and the home was huge and accommodated everyone's needs. Loved the sunrises, sand and four wheeling. Laura is a great hostess and went above and beyond to please pur family. Returning Next year for more memories. Thank you heeling. Laura was fabulous, efficient and a lovely hostess. We're coming back next
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

michelle r.

Great 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: This house has absolutely EVERYTHING you need for your stay. It’sa welcoming space with great decor and enough room for everyone comfortably. Having your own bathroom for each room was a big plus. Only recommendation is to bring your own hand soap for the bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

Wonderful stay

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 loved Sandy Paws, quick, walk over the dunes to the beach, kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils we needed, and beds were comfortable.We are an older couple, and don’t have a lot of streaming apps on our phones, and the owner provided ESPN for us to watch the Little League World Series!! Much appreciated!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue Z.

Sandy Paws A++

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 could not have been more pleased with our week at Sandy Paws. Beautifully decorated home with a wonderful location and fully stocked with everything we needed. It was the perfect size for our family, and the memories created there will last a lifetime! Great dealing with Laura at Carova Cottages. We loved everything about this house and hope to be back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

korine w.

Most relaxing vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 have been going to carova for 15 years. This was our first year at paws. The first thing we lived was how clean they keep it. It was great to have everything there in the house. We loved the second couch on the middle floor. There was so much space for all of us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pauline A.

Lovely home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I’ve stayed in many rentals including in the Outer Banks. Sandy Paws is the best we’ve stayed at - well appointed, clean and just nice and comfortable all around. Location may be a bit far from Corolla if you like heading into town a lot. But if you want a relaxing time on the beach without a ton of people around, Sandy Paws is a truly lovely place to be. The kitchen is organized and had lots of things most rentals do not. The bed rooms are comfortable. We’ll loved the place. We loved our stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Great family vacation!

We had a great time at Sandy Paws! My husband and children (a 3 and 1 year old) went with my parents and brother. I defintely appreciated all the baby equipment they had available so we didnt have to pack as much. Everything was as expected and the house was great! We did need to some essentials to get through the whole week, like toilet paper, but not unexpected, just something to factor into plans. Good 4 wheel drive cars are definitely needed. My parents had a ford bronco and we have a mazda cx5 and did just fine though. It is about a 40 min drive to get to grocery and shops so something else to consider in plans. Ultimately, everything was as promised and a great stay and we saw plenty of horses right in the front and back yards!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

True Getaway

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 vacation to Sandy Paws was simply, perfect! The home, location, and amenities created a relaxing getaway from life! This was our first vacation to the Outer Banks and the 4x4 beach location is going to be hard to top! We were away from crowds and most days, had the beach to mostly to ourselves! There are so many positives this house has to offer: elevator, huge open upper floor, pool, hot tub, drive your belongings to the beach, beautiful views, and many more. But really, the best part was the daily visits from the many horses that roam freely. Most times, they were between the houses, on the dunes, or in our driveway! This vacation was definitely one of the best!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

Excellent Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful adventure for our family of ten. The house was perfect with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The lay out provided room for everyone to spread out and spend time together or separately when they wanted to. The outside grilling area, hot tub and pool were great. A really nice sized pool with plenty of lounging furniture. View was obstructed a bit by the dune but that can't be changed. When they say you need a four wheel drive, believe them. Our family drivers had no problem but one of the riders (grandma) didn't exactly love the 9 mile drive on the beach. Luckily with all the refrigerators and freezers, we were able to take enough supplies that the only trip back into to Corolla was for sunscreen. Management team was so easy to work with and responded quickly when we needed some help with a smoke detector. The best part was the horses who came to visit almost daily. They truly are beautiful !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Best family vacation ever!

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: Sandy Paws is a great property. Kitchen has every single thing you can imagine and settings for 20+ people. My bartender daughter was especially impressed with the completely stocks barware to include all the glassware and gadgets. Elevator was a huge plus for my Mom who had knee surgery in the Spring. Loved having the little table on the same floor as the great room and kitchen for games and puzzles. Even though the tropical storm came to visit, we had plenty to do inside with the game room and tv's o'plenty. House is staged with beautiful artwork and is very updated and well kept. Pool and horrible are top notch. My only suggestion would be to include more beach chairs to replace some of the Sandy Paws camping chairs. They are cute with the personalized logo on the back but not practical for our older family members. As usual, Laura is a dream and is available and responsive to answer questions and assist with requests. Best family vacation ever!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathie H.

Highly Recommend Sandy Paws!

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 family (6 adults & 5 children) all highly recommend Sandy Paws! We loved all the space, beachy decor, boardwalk to the beach, wonderful views of the dunes, ocean, sunrises & wild horses! We saw wild horses everyday! One wild horse even pooped on the boardwalk that leads to the beach! How’s that for wild horse beach charm?! Funny!The kitchen is perfect for 3 families. It has all the equipment you could want and then some! Three refrigerators, a freezer, 2 dishwashers, 2 stove tops, many quality kitchen appliances, a crab pot, and every imaginable kitchen utensil! Thanks, Sandy Paws owners! The elevator was a life saver in getting all our supplies upstairs. It has safety features which we appreciated since our group included 5 children, ages 5-8. The fenced in pool (we paid the extra to have it heated) was great! The outside pool seating & chairs on all the decks were plentiful & perfect. Laura James, Carova Cottages, answered our many questions promptly. We appreciated her help!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

Neat Experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic time at Sandy Paws! The house was HUGE, the pool was perfect, and the direct access to the beach was great! The drive to get there was crazy (9 miles on the sand!) but as long as you catch it when the tide is lower it’s not too bad. Definitely an adventure! Saw lots of wild horses — a couple even came trotting through our carport at one point during the week. The one downside to the wild horses were the horse flies that bothered us on hot days both on the beach and at the pool — didn’t think to bring bug spray, though not sure it would have helped with the biting! Luckily it’s not like mosquitos where the bites itch afterward, they were just a bit of a nuisance. Other than that just make sure to bring your own spices as the house only has salt and pepper, though it was definitely a well-equipped kitchen and had all the equipment/utensils we needed to make meals (which was good because it was a 30 min back down the beach to get to any restaurants). My husband also enjoyed seeing military aircrafts fly by during the day — some came super close and made for a really neat experience!All in all it was a great vacation and we were so grateful to have been able to make so many wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024