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Our Little Getaway

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Modest ocean front, 3 bedroom cottage
Nestled behind protective barrier dune, still providing unobstructed ocean views.
Exterior
Ocean front, easy access.
Spacious front porch with seating for all.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Corolla Beach
  • Place, Currituck Beach
  • Place, Wild Horse Museum

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

About this property

Our Little Getaway

Ocean Front! 4x4 area of OBX! Private, Dog friendly, Affordable, Wild Horses!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
50.00 pet fee. Pets not permitted on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All trash must be placed in trash. Parking is behi

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Corolla

Located in Corolla, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also worth visiting.
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Corolla, NC

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Fat Crabs Rib Company - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Little Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Our Little Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Little Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Little Getaway located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Corolla Beach and Currituck Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Great Stay!

We loved staying on this property! So close to the beach and not far from the main road. The owners were on property as well and were so helpful and accommodating. The house was the perfect size for our stay, would definitely return to this property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene M.

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

Loved our Little Getaway!!!

Amazing stay at this home. Perfect location, very comfortable, everything needed for our stay. John and Michele are wonderful hosts! Horses came right to the house! Was an awesome place and really great time! We will definitely go back! Loved everything about the trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P., Palm Harbor

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

Great stay and will be back!

The experience staying on this property was an A+. The owner was extremely helpful and nice. The house was as described and the location was truly incredible. We will definitely be back, 100%. A+++ all around
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

alex s.

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

Perfect

From the great communication pre arrival, to John coming to escort us up thru high tide, to the cleanliness, to the comfort…all was perfect. The house was even better than the pictures portrayed. We had a fabulous time….and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Wonderful stay

Property was clean and decorated nicely. Driving on beach was new for us but awesome. The house had everything you need for a comfortable stay. Going to the beach was easy, just grab a chair that is provided, small cooler, and take a short walk over the dune! The owners live a driveway away and are very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna J., Mt Airy, United States

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

Great little getaway!

The property was great! Small but efficient. Everything we needed. The owner was very nice and available for any questions we had. Horses came right up to the house. Beautiful area. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen S.

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

beautiful getaway!

This property is just as listed! Very clean and everything you need,( just bring food and drinks.) The owners were so helpful and available for anything. They managed to help us see the ponies!!! I love that it is off the beaten trail and over the sand. Peaceful and quiet. We are definitely going to book with them again! Wonderful hidden gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross S.

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

Great OBX Experience

This small house was perfect for our small family. My wife and I traveled with our toddler and dog for a great beach vacation in the 4x4 area of Corolla. The house comes well equipped for cooking at home and boasts a great wrap around deck to soak in some evening sunsets over the ocean. Great communication with the owners and the house has some fun features like a nice outdoor shower, an extra fridge/freezer underneath, and nice tall deck chairs to watch the kiddo play in the sand or catch some of the famous wild horses that frequented the back of the house area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Quiet and Relaxing Winter Get Away

We had an amazing stay at this VRBO property! The house was perfect for our needs, located right on the beach with spectacular views. The location was great, and the hosts were beyond accommodating. The house was clean, comfortable, and had all the necessary supplies to make us feel right at home. Communication was excellent, and we felt well taken care of throughout our stay. I was a little nervous about driving on the beach, but the host, John, went above and beyond to ensure our safety. He even came out to meet us halfway when the tide was too high on our return. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back for another stay in the future. Thank you to the hosts for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Amazing Experience with Wonderful Hosts

This is one of the most special places we've ever stayed in (and we are all experienced world travelers). The location is beautiful and secluded yet accessible. We had both sunset and sunrise views over the dunes from a wraparound deck. Wild horses visited our property (you know it's a prime spot because the wild horse tours go by on nearby trails). The home was so comfortable and casual and everything you might want for your stay was included -- beachy decor, comfortable bedrooms with dune/ocean views, nice linens, completely equipped kitchen, beach chairs and even an outdoor warm shower!. John and Michelle are such great hosts - they are nearby and are so friendly but also give you as much privacy as you might want. A 4WD vehicle is a must but we had no trouble finding and renting one beforehand from TURO - and driving on the sand, especially to walks beyond the super-secluded Virginia border, is an incredible experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Escape from the hustle

Had a very nice stay. Owner is very attentive and helpful. Definitely appreciated all of the information and help getting to the location during high tide. The horses came by almost everyday and we got some amazing pictures. House is very clean and has everything you could need. Bring plenty of food because there is no quick run to the store. We planned our trip off the beach based on the tide schedule. There are some houses that block the beach road during high tide and you must use the back roads. I was unfamiliar with needing to air down the tires, so all the information provided by the owner ahead of time was extremely helpful for us to prepare for the trip. There is a park once you get back to the road to air back up, so that was a not an issue. A great place to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you don’t book this place you'll regret it! On the ocean amongs the dunes you'll find this wonderful little beach house. Equipped with all you need and beautiful view of the ocean and the wild horses you will not find a better place. This place is the perfect getaway and escape. The host John is the perfect host, friendly, welcoming and helpful. Made us feel right at home and it feelt like visiting a friend. We will absolutely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keli S., Egg Harbor Township NJ

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

Paradise for sale at mile post 17

The Littles have found it and they would love to share it with you. This cozy bungalow features ocean views from almost every room and a wrap-around porch nestled just over the dunes from the waters edge. I figure that from the couch at high tide I'm about 350 ft to the waves, an excellent place to read and enjoy coffee on a blusterey November day. Stop off for groceries and necessities as you drive up the island. Once you leave the pavement youll be hard pressed to go back. I just didn't want to leave. Ever. This is my family's second time as guests of the Littles and there is just something different. They love where they live and they want you to love it too. If you forgot anything at all just open a few cabinets, its probably already there. The home is outfitted in a way that is kind and thoughtful. This location is phenomenal and the hosts are even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by John and Michele Little

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Welcome to our humble cottage!! We came across this sleepy little house in January 2023 and fell in love with it immediately. It needed help and we knew we were the right people to make it happen. After a lot of sweat and occasional tears, we decided it is time to share this house with the rest of the world. We have had some great memories with our 4 adult children and their families on the 4x4 beach and we know your family will as well!! We joined VRBO in 2018 with another home (5 star reviews) that we sold in 2021. John served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1984 until 2004. He has been on seven overseas deployments ranging from 6 to 9 months in duration. He took that military experience to work for Dominion Energy and was a Senior Reactor Operator at a nuclear Station just north of Richmond VA. After a very short time in retirement, John returned to Dominion Energy part time as an instructor for up and coming operators. Michele has recently retired from her career in Human Resources as well. We have 4 married children and 7 grandchildren. All who love this area as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful views! Sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. Wild horses roam free and will occasionally visit you at the cottage. In fact, one of the newest additions to the Corolla Wild Horse herd was just born a few hundred yards from our home this spring. She has been in our yard and is adorable!! We are located off road in the 4-Wheel Drive area. Your vehicle must have 4WD or AWD with high enough clearance to get through soft sand. There are no paved roads here.

What makes this property unique

The home is ocean front. Sit on the wrap around porch with your morning coffee or your evening drink and take in what nature has offered you. The pelicans will glide by. The osprey will fish. The dolphins will frolic. The songs of a content mockingbird may greet you throughout the day or even the romantic call of a whippoorwill in the evenings. Just a short 2-minute walk off of the front porch will have your toes in the water of the Atlantic Ocean.

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