Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Corolla, NC

False Cape State Park6 min drive
Swan Beach12 min drive
Sandbridge Beach46 min drive
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

King Lower

1 King Bed

King Upper

1 King Bed

Lower bunk

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Upper bunk

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Lower Hallway Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Lower King Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upper Hallway Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper King Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

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Perfect cottage on the 4x4 beach for an adult getaway or two families with kids. Consider this gem as a remote get-a-way with 9 miles of beach driving adding to the fun. 4wd vehicles are a must for your trip to Carova Beach.

Enter the main floor from your front decks and the space opens up to the great room with living area, dining space and fully equipped kitchen.

This main level has two bedrooms... one with a king bed and full private bath (walk-in shower) and the other with a twin-over-full bunk plus a separate twin. There is a full bath in the hallway, plus the laundry room.

The rear deck is off the kitchen and is perfect for sunsets and overlooks the pool.

Upstairs there is an identical setup to below... one king room with full private bath and another room with a twin-over-full bunk plus a separate twin. There is also another full bath in the hallway.

Ground-level below the house provides wonderful space for the hot tub, outdoor shower, charcoal BBQ grill, hammocks, hanging daybed, corn hole, picnic table, and plenty of space for games. Horses come by most days.

No parking allowed under the house is allowed, all cars must stay on the sand.

The pool is open April 1 through end of October. The pool can be heated for a $300 weekly fee in April/May and Sept/Oct.

Doggos are welcome! Pet fee is $250, an additional fee may be applied for multiple animals as appropriate, please check with Marty.

Property manager

Marty Thompson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Fee is per dog. $250 for first, $100 each addl

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do your best to leave windows and doors closed. The local bugs love to find the lights and we’d prefer to keep them outside. Thank you!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

False Cape State Park - 6 min drive
Swan Beach - 12 min drive
Sandbridge Beach - 46 min drive
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge - 48 min drive

Getting around

Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Moonrise Bay Vineyard - 193 min drive
Carova Beach - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Outer Banks Beaches and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from False Cape State Park. Swan Beach and Corolla Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

11 Apr 2024

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

March in Outer Banks

The home enabled us to enjoy our stay in the Outer Banks. We were unfamiliar with the area and the 4X4 beach driving, but love learning new things. The weather was not the best, but with the comforts of the home, we were had a relaxing time playing games, enjoying the hot tub and binge watching TV. The place is quite clean. And I am very picky about that. So thank you for ensuring a comfortable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy C.

22 Mar 2024

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

AMAZING stay!

We absolutely love staying at this property! It was so clean and had everything we needed! Also, communication was awesome. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Jan 2024

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

Beach Paradise

Splash of Lime was an excellent choice for our small family including the dog. The home was clean and spacious. We stayed primarily on the main level but the property could have easily housed a second family comfortably and with privacy. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Loved being able to drive to the beach and we did see horses!! Marty was a fantastic host and made it known from the beginning he was a call or text away. Having gone off season we understood the changes of bad weather.. When there was news of TS Ophelia headed our way, Marty text us updates on the tides and weather to make sure we were up to speed on the conditions. We have never had such open communication with past rentals which was never a big deal but being in a remote location it was reassuring. We look forward to returning again! 5/5

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mason S.

3 Jan 2024

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

Perfect

What a great stay we had over New Years 2024! Marty is very easy to work with and responsive to any questions. House has all you need! Open areas, nice size bedrooms, well stocked kitchen and even kitchen extras such as an Air Fryer! Highly recommend staying here. Horses walked right by one morning!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

5 Dec 2023

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

Wonderful Vacation

This is a lovely home and extremely clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Marty was very informative and provided helpful information and clear communications prior to our stay. We would highly recommend this home.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marty Thompson

Hello! My name is Marty and I own/manage this wonderful cottage along with a small group of friends. We love the vibe and experience of Carova and are thrilled to be able to share it with you. :-)

Why they chose this property

Cool things about Splash...

1) New in 2022, so everything is fresh.. Trex decks!
2) Easy and short sand walk to the beach
3) Awesome heated pool and hot tub

The simple 4 bedroom layout is great for groups or multiple families. You have everything you need to enjoy the disconnected feeling of being "on the sand" with the horses, and they come to the house frequently.