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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12306.2 sq m
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Carova, NC
- Place, Corolla Beach
- Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
- Place, Sandbridge Beach
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 5
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 6
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 7
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Amazing Views, Dog Friendly, Pool, Hot Tub, Wild Horses, 4x4 required
HORSEPLAY! Come enjoy fantastic beach views at a fantastic price! Private pool, hot tub, game room, well stocked kitchen, lovely decor!
Come Escape…Relax…Dream at Horseplay Great ocean views.
Create your memories at Horseplay - an enchanting home where the wild horses roam! This gorgeous five-bedroom home is located less than 400 feet from the beach on the 4x4 beach. It boasts magnificent views of the ocean from all three levels. Wake up to the amazing sunrise over the Atlantic. A Four Wheel Drive Vehicle is Required- Delight in the experience of driving where there are no hard roads! Three night stays are available in spring and fall.
Two passes for parking on the 4x4 beach will be available for your use while staying at Horseplay. Parking at the house is free and unlimited.
Living areas on each floor of this home provide plenty of space for family and friends to wind down or gear up. The first-level game room comes equipped with a pool table and kitchenette complete with sink, full-size refrigerator and microwave. Watch the big game or your favorite movie on the flat screen. Or take advantage of the surround sound with indoor/outdoor speakers.
The first-level has an adorable master bedroom with twin beds and a private master bathroom, a comfy queen sleeper sofa, and a half-bath. The hot tub and swimming pool are just steps away. Ocean views abound from the hot tub! Turn the corner and you will find an outside shower with a bench and hooks to hang your towels.
The second-level boasts another spacious living area for watching TV, an antique desk for relaxing with a great book, and a wrap-around deck, The same deck, accessible by two master king bedrooms is spectacular for lounging and watching the surf. A third master bedroom on this level offers two pyramid bunk beds, providing plenty of personal space for children to unwind after a long day of playing in the ocean or the pool.
The third-level great room with a convenient half-bath provides spacious and comfortable accommodations, inviting you to relax and enjoy the expansive ocean views. The well-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counter-tops and two dishwashers beckons you to bring your “A” game and to show off your culinary skills. Two large dining tables provide plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a meal. Play your favorite music on surround-sound speakers or catch up on the news from the flat screen TV that is visible from the kitchen, dining and great room area.
As the waves roll in, watch for dolphins playing in the surf or look for the families of horses grazing on the dunes. Or grab the binoculars to search for the boats sailing by in the distance. At the end of the day, retire to the comfortable master king bedroom or soak in the whirlpool tub and fall asleep in serenity.
Inventory for Horseplay:
• hot tub
• pool table
• second full sized refrigerator in game room
• second dishwasher in gourmet kitchen
• drinking water filtration system
• flat screen TVs in every room
• extra sink, microwave and cabinetry in game room
• granite counter tops
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Sheets, pillows, blankets, and bedspreads provided. Towels available for a fee
• Iron and ironing board
• Telephone
• Wireless internet service
• Central heat and air
• Dishwasher, microwave
• Washer/Dryer
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Shower
• BBQ Grill (charcoal)
• Beach chairs (five)
Among a host of amenities, this well-equipped vacation home features a private pool and hot tub. 4-wheel drive is required to reach this private retreat just three miles up the beach off the hard road. Guest check is on Saturdays. Linens are provided, towels are not provided but available for a fee. Two pets will be considered, fee applies per pet along with a refundable security deposit. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. No graduation groups or events are allowed in any of the houses offered by Carova Cottages.
***Fireplace is not available for guest use.
Come Escape…Relax…Dream at Horseplay Great ocean views.
Create your memories at Horseplay - an enchanting home where the wild horses roam! This gorgeous five-bedroom home is located less than 400 feet from the beach on the 4x4 beach. It boasts magnificent views of the ocean from all three levels. Wake up to the amazing sunrise over the Atlantic. A Four Wheel Drive Vehicle is Required- Delight in the experience of driving where there are no hard roads! Three night stays are available in spring and fall.
Two passes for parking on the 4x4 beach will be available for your use while staying at Horseplay. Parking at the house is free and unlimited.
Living areas on each floor of this home provide plenty of space for family and friends to wind down or gear up. The first-level game room comes equipped with a pool table and kitchenette complete with sink, full-size refrigerator and microwave. Watch the big game or your favorite movie on the flat screen. Or take advantage of the surround sound with indoor/outdoor speakers.
The first-level has an adorable master bedroom with twin beds and a private master bathroom, a comfy queen sleeper sofa, and a half-bath. The hot tub and swimming pool are just steps away. Ocean views abound from the hot tub! Turn the corner and you will find an outside shower with a bench and hooks to hang your towels.
The second-level boasts another spacious living area for watching TV, an antique desk for relaxing with a great book, and a wrap-around deck, The same deck, accessible by two master king bedrooms is spectacular for lounging and watching the surf. A third master bedroom on this level offers two pyramid bunk beds, providing plenty of personal space for children to unwind after a long day of playing in the ocean or the pool.
The third-level great room with a convenient half-bath provides spacious and comfortable accommodations, inviting you to relax and enjoy the expansive ocean views. The well-equipped gourmet kitchen with granite counter-tops and two dishwashers beckons you to bring your “A” game and to show off your culinary skills. Two large dining tables provide plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a meal. Play your favorite music on surround-sound speakers or catch up on the news from the flat screen TV that is visible from the kitchen, dining and great room area.
As the waves roll in, watch for dolphins playing in the surf or look for the families of horses grazing on the dunes. Or grab the binoculars to search for the boats sailing by in the distance. At the end of the day, retire to the comfortable master king bedroom or soak in the whirlpool tub and fall asleep in serenity.
Inventory for Horseplay:
• hot tub
• pool table
• second full sized refrigerator in game room
• second dishwasher in gourmet kitchen
• drinking water filtration system
• flat screen TVs in every room
• extra sink, microwave and cabinetry in game room
• granite counter tops
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Sheets, pillows, blankets, and bedspreads provided. Towels available for a fee
• Iron and ironing board
• Telephone
• Wireless internet service
• Central heat and air
• Dishwasher, microwave
• Washer/Dryer
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Shower
• BBQ Grill (charcoal)
• Beach chairs (five)
Among a host of amenities, this well-equipped vacation home features a private pool and hot tub. 4-wheel drive is required to reach this private retreat just three miles up the beach off the hard road. Guest check is on Saturdays. Linens are provided, towels are not provided but available for a fee. Two pets will be considered, fee applies per pet along with a refundable security deposit. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. No graduation groups or events are allowed in any of the houses offered by Carova Cottages.
***Fireplace is not available for guest use.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Martin Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. Corolla Raceway and Digger's Dungeon - Home of Grave Digger are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

Carova, NC
What's nearby
- Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Corolla Pizza & Deli - 24 min drive
- The Beer Garden - 25 min drive
- Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - 26 min drive
- Salty Rim - 26 min drive
- Cosmo's Pizzeria - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
21 July 2025
OBX year 27 was fantastic!
Karen D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Daniel H.
19 July 2025
Great house and Beautiful Setting
Daniel H.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nickolus S.
8 June 2025
Great Management Group
Nickolus S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Billie M.
29 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Loved everything about it! Thanks!
Billie M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keith G.
11 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OBX Heaven
Keith G.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam R.
5 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in the sand
Adam R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Timothy E.
4 July 2023
Excellent Place to Stay
Timothy E.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary S.
27 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, good location
Gary S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
10 Sept 2024
Family time @ Horseplay
Mary R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nickolus S.
21 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best Location
Nickolus S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia P.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Horseplay Stay
Patricia P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nickolus S.
21 June 2023
Another Memorable Stay
Nickolus S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen L.
6 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great 3 week get away
Karen L.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nickolus S.
27 June 2024
Horseplay Vacation
Nickolus S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William B.
9 Aug 2023
Wow!
William B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer G.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation Stay
Jennifer G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Billie R.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Family Vacation
Billie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Renee K.
12 Sept 2017
Vacation at Horseplay
Renee K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa Z.
7 Nov 2018
Beautiful
Lisa Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shawn M.
12 Dec 2023
Great vacation home!
Shawn M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OBX family celebration
Amy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark G.
30 May 2023
Beautiful Serene Setting
Mark G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Timothy C.
29 Oct 2024
Horseplay 2024
Timothy C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
14 Aug 2024
Wonderful week (despite hurricane Debby, lol)
Karen D.
About the host
Hosted by Laura James
We are Carova Cottages. We manage about 16 houses here in Carova. Horseplay was one of the first ones we took on! Hosting guests is joyful, since people are always happy to be here.
Why they chose this property
We LOVE the wild horses and driving on the beach. There's nothing like loading up the car with the grill and the canopy, the chairs and the sunscreen and heading to the beach for the day. Parking out on the beach gives you a base and also makes it easy to run back to the house if you need something. But the walk back is so short and you have to work off all that good food! lol
What makes this property unique
Horseplay has some pretty fantastic views. There are so many places to relax with three living rooms, one on every floor. Each bedroom has it's own attached bath so there is no stress about getting out of the shower and walking through a bunch of people. Plus that outside shower is pretty fantastic. LOVE the air whirling around while the water is pouring over my head!
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