On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Corolla vacation home, you'll find Outer Banks Beaches and Swan Beach. Also, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge is within half a mile (1 km) and Estuarine Nature Walk is within 2 miles (3 km).
IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTES/ LEASE AGREEMENT/ ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL FEES: Please read the RENTAL AGREEMENT during the booking process. Immediately after booking you will receive an email with instructions to electronically sign your lease agreement to complete your reservation. We offer travel insurance to all guests as an option to purchase at that time. There may be additional optional fees charged to your reservation that may not be able to be listed on this site (examples: pet fee, pool heat, early check in, security deposit, special events, etc ).
Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 2 Full Bathrooms Accessible by 4x4 vehicle only! Dolphin Watch is ideally located just 3 1/2 miles from the end of the paved road in the Swan Beach area. You will enjoy unobstructed ocean views from both levels. Plenty of decks and screen porch perfect for enjoying the out of doors. Walk out your door to the Atlantic Ocean and stroll on the quiet beach with your morning coffee.
Ground Level: Exterior amenities include a picnic area, carport and enclosed outside shower. Inside you'll find a bedroom with a Bunk Set and stairs to the mid level.
Mid Level: Entry Level. Spacious den with large flat-screen TV, foosball table, deck access and the “secret wet bar” (a small area with refrigerator and sink). Queen Bedroom, Bedroom with DuoBunk (double on bottom, single on top), full hall bathroom, laundry with washer and dryer and the hot tub is on the deck.
Top Level: Living room with large flat-screen TV/DVD, game area and deck access to a sun deck or the screened porch with bar table. Kitchen with breakfast bar seating 2 and dining area seating 8. Lookout nook with ocean views and a Queen Bedroom with semi-private bathroom (second door from the bathroom to the living areas).
Extras: Hot Tub, two 4x4 parking passes (with $50 cash deposit), 2 flat-screen TVs (satellite), DVD player, foosball, Wifi, book library, DVD library, charcoal grill/smoker, 2 full size refrigerators, screen porch, stereo and linens and towels provided. No Smoking. No Pets. Full week rentals only. Beds: 2 Queens, Bunk Set, DuoBunk. Distance to beach access: Oceanfront. House Address: 1662 Sandfiddler Road, Swan Beach. Key Type: Keyless entry. CHECK IN LOCATION: 1023 Ocean Trail, Corolla Office.
Linens and towels provided at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep sofas, top bunks and trundle beds in which case the sheets are provided. This home also provides 1 bath towel and 1 wash cloth per person the house sleeps, 2 hand towels per full bathroom, 1 hand towel per half bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub.
10% Repeat Renter Discount (available on full rate only).
4-WD REQUIRED - This home is only accessible by high clearance Four-Wheel-Drive vehicles such as a Jeep Cherokee, Ford Explorer, etc. You will be driving on the beach, over dune lines and in soft sand.
Swan Beach is convenient for families with children and older folks because it is not necessary to walk to the beach. A walk over the dune or a 30 second drive in your four wheel drive vehicle brings you out to the beach where you can park right on the beach and enjoy the luxury of having all your beach goodies at your fingertips and enjoy the day! Wild horses roam the area as well as fox, deer, and lots of waterfowl on the sound.
Beach Parking Passes are required to park on the beach from the last Saturday in April through the first Saturday in October. You do not need a pass to drive on the beach or park at the home. Two 4x4 parking passes are included with each 4x4 vacation home with a $50 cash deposit (refunded when passes are returned). Passes can be picked up at our Corolla Office (1023 Ocean Trail) during business hours. If more than two passes are needed, there are a limited number of additional available parking passes each week that can be purchased from Currituck County (https://currituckcountync.ticketspice.com/currituckbeachparking) The cost for a 4x4 parking pass is $50 and can be purchased online, but has to be picked up in person at the Corolla Visitor Center (500 Hunt Club Drive). Please double check Corolla Visitor Center business hours when planning your trip.
Property manager
Brindley Beach Vacations
Languages
English
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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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
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 deadbolt lock
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions
How close is OCEANFRONT, 4-wheel drive area, Wild Horses, Ocean Views! 4x1662, Dolphin Watch to the airport?
This vacation home is 100.3 mi (159-min drive) away from the Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does OCEANFRONT, 4-wheel drive area, Wild Horses, Ocean Views! 4x1662, Dolphin Watch have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is OCEANFRONT, 4-wheel drive area, Wild Horses, Ocean Views! 4x1662, Dolphin Watch to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Keeley S.
Aug 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location
Perfect!
Keeley S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather W.
Jul 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Dolphin Watch - A Great Place to Stay
This property was one of the best properties that we have stayed in at Carova Beach. The house is very spacious and the owners have thought of everything to make the house a great vacation destination. The milkshake maker and ice cream maker were a hit. We watched the dolphins off of the top deck every day, multiple times a day. The horses grazed right in the backyard and provided entertainment all week. Thanks for giving our family an amazing week!
Heather W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Not thrilled, wouldn't stay again
There were a lot of little things wrong here that really added up. Firstly, none of the beds are queens, as listed. They are fulls. And they're old, worn out fulls at that. You'll feel every spring and constantly dip into the middle. Linens were also of poor quality. There's no popcorn maker in the house, which is shown clearly in the pictures. Our kids were disappointed to see that it wasn't actually there. The smoke detectors were all either disconnected or malfunctioning, going off randomly. This house had no hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher soap, or toilet paper. The kitchen was by far the worst though. There was absolutely no organization, random kitchen tools were just thrown into every cabinet. 2 knife blocks, but no full set of knives. Just 17 poor quality knives stored randomly. No real set of glasses or cups, just a mishmash of things that have been left over the years. No set of pots and pans, again just a completely random assortment of garbage quality, scratched up teflon pans with half-melted plastic spatulas. There was one decent stainless steel pan and spatula that we used. They must have been accidently left by a previous renter. The house itself was nice enough though. Good living space, open kitchen/dining/living area. Very nice set of binoculars and a small telescope, lots of board games. Short walk to the beach. But we will definitely be booking a new house for next year.