Playing Hooky

5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms. Situated on a high positioned lot with panoramic views of the ocean and the Currituck Sound. A roof deck adds to the expansive views. 2 living rooms with flat screen TV's. Dish Network, Blue Ray, ROKU PS2

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1626 Sandpiper Rd
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 26' 35.0448" N, 75° 50' 38.5728" W
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North Carolina US

Playing Hooky

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perfect location with great views

Reviewed by Cole J. on 2024-09-16
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we absolutely loved the location and the house. it worked great for the 8 of us. very clean and was what we expected, no surprises. Laura helped us very quickly with a small issue. She's awesome, along with the pool/hot tub guy. sorry but forgot his name. he was very professional while there. would definitely stay again.
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Yeah, so glad we got that hot tub up and running. Brad was ON IT! Things happen that are out of our control, so your patience was appreciated. I hope you will consider repeating your stay! We'd love to have you!

August 2024

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-08-18
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Playing Hookey was a very nice place to stay on our vacation. We loved the pool was to the side of the house and in the sun the entire day.
Manager response on 2024-11-17 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The pool area at Playing Hooky is huge!! And the southern exposure makes it usable all day AND NIGHT! Hot tub on level two overlooking the pool means privacy for the hot tub and since it's in the screened porch, there are no bugs to bother you during a soak! PLUS you can still see the sunset from that hot tub since it is on the southwestern edge of the screened porch. All around, great planning for the pool and hot tub!!

Best house ever

Reviewed by Rita H. on 2023-08-07
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Love this house .. very close to the beach.. amazing views from the deck to see the ocean.. lots of room .. the pool is a very good size plenty of room for everyone to play and float .. I will be renting this house for next years .. kids loved the game room
Manager response on 2023-08-30 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Playing Hooky does check off all the boxes. The pool is a nice size for all the floaties people use these days. KING SIZE SWANS!! lol So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for your nice review!

Whalen

Reviewed by Randy W. on 2023-08-17
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We had a fantastic time. The home is beautiful.
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so glad you liked Playing Hooky!! :-) That name brings up memories of stealing days from school to have a lazy day off from life and it's requirements. I hope you got a little of that during your week there. I bet it was easy to conjure with the ocean just over the dune, and the sunset just over the sound. Life is good!

Great house and location

Reviewed by Rita H. on 2024-07-21
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This was a great house in a good location to the beach .. lots of privacy.. has a nice pool and hot tub .. plenty of room inside to be together or go to different levels for alone time .. basement area great for kids and adults .. great ocean views for sunrise and sunsets .. we’ve rented this house for 3 years in a row ..

Great Family Time...

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-07-12
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We had a great week. Laura the property manager got us in a couple hours early and was attentive to any questions we had. The secluded nature of this house really gave us time to reconnect as a family.
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your review. Playing Hooky is very nicely located for peace and quiet. We're glad you could take advantage of that and reconnect!

Playing Hooky--Great week of vacation

Reviewed by Peter T. on 2021-08-02
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Laura and David were easy people with which to work and kept us informed about the rental property and what to expect. The week was without incident and enjoyable for all.

Great place to Relax!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-05-12
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We had a great vacation at Playing Hooky. It was everything we wanted from our vacation: a place to get away, sit around, watch the horses, and walk the beach. Even though there are houses up and down the “street” it still felt secluded enough for our needs. I would definitely book with any Carova Cottages property again based on the experience we had with Laura: quick responses, professional, and very informative. Awesome all around!
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
What a nice review. THANK YOU! Playing Hooky really is a great place to relax. Pool tournaments and puzzles are the most important tasks for the day!! Well I guess that is MY idea of a fun day, but the possibilities are endless. The huge pool and secluded hot tub are another diversion. Not to mention morning coffee watching the sunrise OR favorite beverage watching the sunset from way up top in the crow's nest. Please come and stay again! There are still things to do!! ;-)

Wonderful place

Reviewed by Jonathan B. on 2021-05-24
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Easy rental through Carova Cottages as always. All costs provided upfront, no secrets.

The house was very nice. Only complaint I would say is that we could never figure how to get the ice maker to work. I guess we could have called, but we brought 2 huge bags of ice for coolers anyway.
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL. I wonder what was going on with that ice maker. It works! Sorry we didn't get to you before you bought the bags, but honestly, I think bagged ice is JUST EASIER! LOL. Hope to see you next year! THANKS

Quiet Getaway

Reviewed by Christopher R. on 2022-06-07
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It was as expected, a spacious home for our small gathering, close to beach, nice view from crow's nest.

Perfect Vacation!

Reviewed by Kim S. on 2022-10-04
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What a wonderful house and a wonderful week away! House had everything we could possibly want, was a great location and could hear the waves at all times and watching the sunrise and sunset from the nest up top was worth it! Already regretting coming home, wish we could have stayed longer! Next year! Always a wonderful trip and love renting from Carova Cottages, everything is taken care of!

Playing Hooky July 2023

Reviewed by Peter T. on 2023-07-31
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Cottage was exactly as advertised. This is the second time we visited this cottage. The other time was a week in 2021. Visit was excellent each time. Laura, the property manager is great and if there is an issue, she responds and corrects the issue quickly.
Manager response on 2023-08-01 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your nice review. I hope you all will come and visit again. Hooky is the perfect fit!!!

Family Vacation

Reviewed by Angie Y. on 2023-07-11
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All in all we had a good vacation. Great area and location. Loved the wild horses. The rental house was not up to par. The downstairs air-conditioner did not work the internet was off and on and the outdoor bathroom next to the pool looked like it had never been cleaned. For $7,200 a week I would expect more.
Manager response on 2023-07-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I wish you had let me know about these issues that concerned you. Now I understand why the house was left in such disarray. You didn't think we cared. We do. We had the AC repaired the day you notified us. We can't control how the internet works. We warn everyone that the internet here is not the most dependable. The outside bathroom is hosed down every week but the sand blows back in in a matter of hours. So sorry you were disappointed with your stay.

Playing Hooky was fantastic peaceful and clean

Reviewed by Diana D. on 2023-07-05
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We had an amazing time at OBX. Laura and their rental team was wonderful to deal with. We had a couple minor issues but they were on the scene with assistance within minutes of my call. We look forward to going back and using their rental services again next year. The home was very clean one of the cleanest I've stayed in.
Manager response on 2023-07-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much Diana. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. And we have you all signed up for next year. Hope you can hold on for 51 weeks!! lol

Nice house in 4x4 area

Reviewed by James H. on 2017-08-15
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We had a nice visit to Playing Hooky. Overall we had a good impression. The house is designed well and is in a great location up the beach. It does need some attention to get it in top shape as most rentals do. The property management company was very responsive to our requests and we appreciated their efforts to rectify any issues that came up during our stay.
Manager response on 2017-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your review. We sure did have a minute of panic there when the sheets weren't on the beds. But finding them untouched in the linen bucket at least made it easy to rectify. THANKS for your patience with that. I hope you will come again.

Amazing Trip

Reviewed by Susan S. on 2017-07-17
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Our vacation at Playing Hooky was amazing!! We will stay here again. Owners were very responsive when the wifi wasn't working. We saw the wild horses every day along with deer and a few foxes! Oh and lots of frogs that my 5 year old loved!!! House has everything you need. Beds were super comfy (which isn't usually the case). Amazing ocean views and sunset views at night!! Nothing but fabulous things to say!
Manager response on 2017-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you for the wonderful review. We like those beds so much we got the same brand for our house! PLEASE come and visit again. The frogs want to play some more!

Our stay at playing hooky October 2017

Reviewed by Doug J. on 2017-10-09
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Our stay at playing hooky was wonderful traveling on the beach was fantastic going over the dunes to our house was quite the challenge glad we had a four-wheel drive without it you'd be stuck in the sand for sure don't leave home without it.
The sun rises and the sun sets were incredible from the top of the house in the widow's peak or the crows nest. Harvest Moon coming up over the ocean was a beautiful sight.
Laura and David James the management team took great care of us and would recommend playing hooky to anyone wanting to go to the Outer Banks for great memories. thanks Doug in Charlotte
Manager response on 2017-10-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Doug, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Playing Hooky. The full moon over the ocean.. what a beautiful sight. THANKS for the pictures! See you next year!

Playing Hooky

Reviewed by Dawn N H. on 2018-08-14
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The house was beautiful, except the back yard had trash all around. A broken wooden chair, half buried yellow aluminum sliding in back of the fence, 2 old semi rusted propane tanks, old wood panels and glass
window on the side of the house and a glass door that was out side in the dunes.I notified the rental manger concerning this matter and was first told that it would be picked up after our stay. When I ask if the owners would give some money back,I received another email that stated the owner would not and that they didn't have any storage space. When you look at the picture you don't see any of the trash that is around the house. When you pay over $5000.00 for the week you don't except trash in your yard. Hopefully ,I won't be the only one that will complain about that.The pool man that came during the week and saw the trash, did take the glass door on the dune so the wild horses wouldn't step on it.which I totally appreciated.
Manager response on 2018-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I think "The house was beautiful" is the wording to pay attention to. Yes, there are some building materials outside around the back. They are not even visible from the ground level unless you walk behind the house and behind the pool fence. If you look straight down from the third level deck you will see what is being called trash... extra siding and the storm doors. The siding should be moved since the wind always seems to toss it around. We will be addressing that. The only "trash" is empty propane tanks that were part of a gas fireplace. It was removed during the extensive interior updates that took place this past winter. We will get those out as well. This home just needs an outside storage area for the storm doors. They are not strewn about but stacked neatly, so why it was a big deal is still a mystery.

We Loved it!

Reviewed by Sarah A. on 2018-07-18
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We had a group of 8 and there was plenty of space for all of us. I really like the fact that it has 3 king sized beds. The crow's nest deck is also fantastic. I spent a lot of time up there enjoying the view and watching the wild horses. A couple mornings there were a bunch of horses hanging around the front door!
Overall it was a wonderful place to stay at a beautiful location.
Manager response on 2018-07-19 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS Sarah, So glad you enjoyed the crow's nest. The sunrises and sunsets and your favorite beverage make that spot pretty inviting. I hope you and your family will PLAY HOOKY again! ;-)

Salmon Vacation 18

Reviewed by Danny S. on 2018-08-04
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We had an excellent experience. Playing Hooky was awesome as usual. Everyone in the family had a great time this summer.
Manager response on 2018-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Salmon family... we love you guys. REPEAT guests make our day! Don't you just love all the improvements at Playing Hooky? See you next year!

A great time Playing Hooky

Reviewed by william d. on 2018-08-14
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We really enjoyed our stay at Playing Hooky, wonderful vacation house with a ton of space and play areas, very easy walk to the beach as well.
Manager response on 2018-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
You are right, Playing Hooky really has quite a few nice spaces. The game room is a nice gathering spot, and large enough for MANY people to relax or play pool, or watch a movie, or play a game. Outside in the screened porch (with hot tub) is a big table for games or poker night. Pong anyone? I like the sun-room table for puzzles! The outside rockers spread throughout the decks are so comfy, you can sit and watch the ocean for hours. The roof deck/crow's nest at sunset offers a spectacular sight over the sound. We would love to have you come back to enjoy all those spaces again! :-) THANKS for the nice review!

Great location, comfortable home, horses everywhere

Reviewed by Unknown on 2018-09-12
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Our stay was wonderful. The home is few miles up the 4wd beach and 2 lines back so make sure you have a good suv or truck. We were there with 3 kids and besides going for groceries we didn’t find the need to buy anything else. We had to bring a pack and play but there was already a high chair which was a nice surprise. The internet is fast and reliable. The TV has decent channels.. The pool gets sun all day. The ac can be controlled for each floor. There are quite a few board games, a pool table and few other things that can keep you entertained if the weather is bad. There is a small Weber grill that we used every day.
The service is great - the pool pump needed cleanup and after we called the service guy showed up within 2 hours
I highly recommend getting the sheets. It is totally worth it
Manager response on 2018-09-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Playing Hooky is a VERY comfortable house will good spaces for many types of activities. OR HOW ABOUT NO ACTIVITIES! :-) Please come again. We would love to have you.

Spring break 2019 at Playing Hooky

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-04-29
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Nice house, not too far up the beach, so easy trip into Corolla. Sun room, pool table, and roof deck got lots of use. Comfortable furniture, beds, and nice big kitchen with a good RO filter at the sink for good water! Clean and tidy inside, but in need of a fair bit of maintenance, many screens missing or damaged, outdoor lights not working, problems with some doors, hot tub controls, nothing serious, but for a high-end property a bit surprising. Pool was not open, which we understood, when we were there (too early) but it was not covered and was ugly - algae-green with things floating in it. Right next to the grill also, so not a great place to cook out. Attention to maintenance and repairs would bring it up to 5-stars. A few other suggestions for the property owner - some sharp knives would be nice, along with a bench to sit to take off shoes at the door along with a few coat hooks for hats, coats, and dog leashes. Management contact was very responsive and helpful in getting a few issues quickly resolved - thanks Laura!
Manager response on 2019-07-01 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS Dave for the honest appraisal of the house. We were ready INSIDE but not ready OUTSIDE! Quite honestly, we were working against the clock for the exterior spring work. Sorry you had to deal with the torn screens and the door knob to the level 2 deck. I guess the pool will always look dirty until it is opened, typically by mid MAY. But the floater stuff you mentioned was paper that had rolled out of the cabana bath all winter. We just ran out of time on the outside work... :-/ I'll suggest the coat hook/peg board and a bench for the outside. That would be a nice addition. Thanks for your review and please come and stay again.

Great Expectation

Reviewed by Sandra D. on 2019-08-14
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We had the best time at Playing Hooky. The house was perfect and we couldn’t have found a better house. Easy access to the beach and grocery store and other activities. The pool was a bonus. Thanks so much Carova Cottages.
Manager response on 2019-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
You are so welcome. We LOVE Playing Hooky too. Great house with lots of room for everyone! Hope you will come back and visit again. Hope your husband is doing well.

Summer Vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-08-22
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It was the best week ever! The horses came almost every day, the house was awesome, had everything! The management company went above and beyond our expectations, we will definitely be back!
Manager response on 2019-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your nice review!! So glad you had a great time and we look forward to having you return!

Perfect Family Getaway

Reviewed by Teresa W. on 2020-08-15
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Playing Hooky was just the right place for our large family to enjoy a fun week at the beach. Only two roads back from the beach, it's an easy walk, but we loaded up the SUV and truck each day and set up camp on the beach. The horses joined us for half the week, adding a beautiful dimension to the natural beauty of the area. This house has a well-stocked kitchen with several coffee makers to make mornings easier for such a large crew. The bedrooms and living areas were exactly as photographed as well as clean and nicely appointed. The pool was such a great place to end the day at the beach, too! The view of the ocean from the top deck was nice, but the view from the crow's nest was spectacular! There we saw spectacular sunrises and sunsets. We also brought along our two dogs, who enjoyed the beach and swimming in the ocean. This house is perfect!
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Wow. we are so glad you enjoyed Playing Hooky! It is a great home with lots of space, comfortable furniture and YES LOTS OF COFFEE MAKERS! LOL. We know how important that liquid is! ;-) For whatever reason, there seem to be three of them there this year! The crow's nest is a favorite spot for taking a different liquid (think corks) to watch the sunsets. But coffee works as well for the sunrise over the ocean!! Wonderful review and thanks so much for your job upon departure. We appreciate it when folks take the time to get things back in order. :-) Please come again!.

Playing Hookey

Reviewed by Steven and Betty M. on 2020-06-22
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Had a wonderful time...weather at the beginning was stormy but enjoyed family time then the last of the vaca was on to the beach. Plenty of horses, sun and sand. House was great with lots of activities and amenities.
Manager response on 2020-06-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your nice review. We were worried for those first two days... it was looking like it was going to rain FOREVER!! Thankfully, the clouds broke and the sun peeked out. Smooth sailing from then on! Thanks for your attention to the house upon checkout. We really appreciate it when folks take the time to lessen their impact! It was obvious that you cared for the house as if it were your own. :-)

One of my best vacations.

Reviewed by Karen W. on 2020-06-08
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What a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back. The house was perfect. Loved the horses. And the property management professional was so helpful. I didn't want to leave. Highly recommend. The locals that live there were helpful when I had questions about area.
Manager response on 2020-06-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you for your nice review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

Last minute getaway

Reviewed by Rodrigo C. on 2020-06-15
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The total experience was great. The house had all the amenities we needed. Having a pool was a big plus for our grandchildren.
Manager response on 2020-06-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. It's so nice that your family could re-unite here! :-)

Amazing property with even better service

Reviewed by Kyle D. on 2020-10-05
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Everything from initial contact was great. Super friendly management. The house is beautifully decorated and super clean. Kitchen is fully stocked with every kind of tool, cookware, etc. Fridge on bottom and top level which is very convenient. 3 minute walk to the beach. Highly recommended.

Excellent Vacation

Reviewed by Danny S. on 2016-08-03
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We had another fantastic experience at Playing Hooky, the house was in perfect condition. We saw horses, dolphins, and foxes. We had a wonderful time on the beach and in the pool.

First time OBX Visit

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-08-23
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We had a great time in OBX. The house was nice but not as big as the pictures showed. Definitely would not have more than 10 people in the home. The pool and hot tub were perfect. The only minor negative was how far away we were from food store, shopping,restaurants etc. It took about 20 minutes to drive on beach to get to the paved road and then 10 mins from there so if you needed a quick trip to food store took a long time. But if you are looking for a house on the beach with beautiful views and seclusion this is your place. Overall we had a great time!!

Nice house, but you definitely need a 4X4!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-08-30
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The house was clean, except for the hot tub, which was full full of mildew.
Our stay was good. But the owner told us we could park our non 4x4 car in a public lot. When we arrived, we saw signs saying no overnight parking. I spoke to the police who told us cars get vandalized there. So, we paid (not very much) to park in a lot, and when I told the owner we would appreciate being reimbursed, rather than just saying "no", she responded with hostility.

Perfect relaxing vaca

Reviewed by keri s. on 2016-10-13
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The house was clean. Amenities are nice. Hosts were friendly and communicated well. Loved remote location.

Playing Hooky

Reviewed by Laura P. on 2016-10-11
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Management by far was the best, constant communication, friendly and helpful!

Amazing!!!!!

Reviewed by Bradley S. on 2016-09-27
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This was my first trip to the 4wd beaches and I couldn't be happier with the treatment I received from David and Laura. The house was clean and exactly where and how it was described. Even with a couple of days of hard rain and wind Playing Hooky had everything in the home to make this an enjoyable trip despite the weather. The kitchen was great for someone who loves to cook and the view from the top deck was amazing. Horses, deer, and foxes in the yard almost daily.

Playing Hooky Ocean/Sound Views! Pool/Hot tub Game rm PETS allowed 4x4 beach

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Playing Hooky

5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms. Situated on a high positioned lot with panoramic views of the ocean and the Currituck Sound. A roof deck adds to the expansive views. 2 living rooms with flat screen TV's. Dish Network, Blue Ray, ROKU PS2
Come Play Hooky... Transport back to childhood when the thrill of getting away from your responsibilities could be as simple as ‘playing hooky’. Feel your shoulders drop as soon as you leave the hard road to drive on the 4x4 beach right next to the gorgeous, blue ocean. Playing Hooky boasts all the amenities you can think of, for the relaxation and enjoyment of all ages. The game room, located on the entry level, has a pool table, kitchenette, flat screen tv with receiver, blu-ray player and Bose speaker surround sound, pub table and chairs, full bath and a large, comfortable seating area for entertaining. A duo bunk and twin bedroom on this level is perfect for the kids retreat, or a 4 person family. Outside is the huge heatable pool (fee) with picnic table and lounge chairs as well as a cabana bath and outside shower. The laundry room and three bedrooms are on the next floor: one is a king with a private bath, the other two are kings with a shared bath. All upper and mid level bedrooms are equipped with every comfort as well as wall mounted Dish network tvs. Step outside for the cool ocean breeze on the screened porch, which overlooks the pool and has a 6 person hot tub and dining table. Sip a frosty beverage while watching the spectacular evening sky, or watch the children swimming in the pool below. The hot tub's location in the screened porch means no annoyance from flying pests while you soak. Unwind as you top the stairs of the upper level. The lovely leather furniture, half bath and comfortable spaces are outdone only by the stunning ocean views. The fifth bedroom, a queen bedroom with private bath is also located on this level. Just past the island with seating for three is the well-equipped kitchen, with everything you will need to create a delicious meal. Nice quality flatware and place settings will create a beautiful table for 12. Through the dining area is the bright and inviting sun-room equipped with card table and upholstered chaise for your lounging pleasure. Step through the sun-room to the west onto a wonderful sun deck with views of the Currituck Sound. Step through the sun-room to the east for spectacular ocean views and decking with outdoor seating and access to another level of decking above, the crow’s nest deck located on the roof. Take your favorite cool beverages to the crow’s nest and let all your cares blow away as you enjoy the spectacular sunsets from the built in seating. Look to the south for a view of the Currituck Lighthouse beacon and the Fourth of July fireworks at Heritage Park. Come and Play Hooky for a thoroughly relaxing retreat, and let this wonderful home free you from all of your cares. Inventory for Playing Hooky: • Pool table • Game room w/ second frig, wet bar, blu-ray player, and Bose speakers stereo surround sound. Seating for 10. • Leather sofa and love seat • Cabana Bath • Hot Tub located inside the screened porch • Sun room right off kitchen for private moments • Fully stocked kitchen • Iron and ironing board • Heatable pool ( for a fee) • Wireless internet service • Central heat and air • Dishwasher, microwave • Washer/Dryer • Outdoor Furniture • Outdoor Shower • Gas Grill • Five beach chairs Saturday Check in - 4 wheel drive vehicle required - Sheets and towels available for a fee - approximately 3 miles up the 4x4 beach - Dogs allowed with some restrictions - Pool and hot tub typically open middle of May to the end of Sept dependent upon weather and rental schedules. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Guests will use the two season passes that belong to the house for parking on the beach No graduation or event groups of any kind are allowed in any of our homes. Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:
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4.7568
(37 Review)

perfect location with great views

September 2024
, Shippensburg, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

we absolutely loved the location and the house. it worked great for the 8 of us. very clean and was what we expected, no surprises. Laura helped us very quickly with a small issue. She's awesome, along with the pool/hot tub guy. sorry but forgot his name. he was very professional while there. would definitely stay again.

Manager's Response

Yeah, so glad we got that hot tub up and running. Brad was ON IT! Things happen that are out of our control, so your patience was appreciated.

I hope you will consider repeating your stay! We'd love to have you!

August 2024

August 2024
, Annapolis, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Playing Hookey was a very nice place to stay on our vacation. We loved the pool was to the side of the house and in the sun the entire day.

Manager's Response

So glad you enjoyed your stay. The pool area at Playing Hooky is huge!! And the southern exposure makes it usable all day AND NIGHT! Hot tub on level two overlooking the pool means privacy for the hot tub and since it's in the screened porch, there are no bugs to bother you during a soak! PLUS you can still see the sunset from that hot tub since it is on the southwestern edge of the screened porch. All around, great planning for the pool and hot tub!!

Great house and location

July 2024
, Connelly Springs , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

This was a great house in a good location to the beach .. lots of privacy.. has a nice pool and hot tub .. plenty of room inside to be together or go to different levels for alone time .. basement area great for kids and adults .. great ocean views for sunrise and sunsets .. we’ve rented this house for 3 years in a row ..

Great Family Time...

June 2024
, East Liverpool, OH US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had a great week. Laura the property manager got us in a couple hours early and was attentive to any questions we had. The secluded nature of this house really gave us time to reconnect as a family.

Manager's Response

Thanks for your review. Playing Hooky is very nicely located for peace and quiet. We're glad you could take advantage of that and reconnect!

Whalen

August 2023
, Pottsville, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a fantastic time. The home is beautiful.

Manager's Response

We are so glad you liked Playing Hooky!! :-) That name brings up memories of stealing days from school to have a lazy day off from life and it's requirements. I hope you got a little of that during your week there. I bet it was easy to conjure with the ocean just over the dune, and the sunset just over the sound. Life is good!

Playing Hooky July 2023

July 2023
, Fishers, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Cottage was exactly as advertised. This is the second time we visited this cottage. The other time was a week in 2021. Visit was excellent each time. Laura, the property manager is great and if there is an issue, she responds and corrects the issue quickly.

Manager's Response

THANKS for your nice review. I hope you all will come and visit again. Hooky is the perfect fit!!!

Best house ever

July 2023
, Connelly Springs , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Love this house .. very close to the beach.. amazing views from the deck to see the ocean.. lots of room .. the pool is a very good size plenty of room for everyone to play and float .. I will be renting this house for next years .. kids loved the game room

Manager's Response

Playing Hooky does check off all the boxes. The pool is a nice size for all the floaties people use these days. KING SIZE SWANS!! lol

So glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for your nice review!

Family Vacation

July 2023
, Mooresville, NC US

Overall
3
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
2

All in all we had a good vacation. Great area and location. Loved the wild horses. The rental house was not up to par. The downstairs air-conditioner did not work the internet was off and on and the outdoor bathroom next to the pool looked like it had never been cleaned. For $7,200 a week I would expect more.

Manager's Response

I wish you had let me know about these issues that concerned you. Now I understand why the house was left in such disarray. You didn't think we cared. We do.

We had the AC repaired the day you notified us.

We can't control how the internet works. We warn everyone that the internet here is not the most dependable.

The outside bathroom is hosed down every week but the sand blows back in in a matter of hours.

So sorry you were disappointed with your stay.

Playing Hooky was fantastic peaceful and clean

June 2023
, Mosheim, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had an amazing time at OBX. Laura and their rental team was wonderful to deal with. We had a couple minor issues but they were on the scene with assistance within minutes of my call. We look forward to going back and using their rental services again next year. The home was very clean one of the cleanest I've stayed in.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much Diana. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. And we have you all signed up for next year.

Hope you can hold on for 51 weeks!! lol

Perfect Vacation!

September 2022
, Ringoes, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

What a wonderful house and a wonderful week away! House had everything we could possibly want, was a great location and could hear the waves at all times and watching the sunrise and sunset from the nest up top was worth it! Already regretting coming home, wish we could have stayed longer! Next year! Always a wonderful trip and love renting from Carova Cottages, everything is taken care of!

Quiet Getaway

May 2022
, Star Tannery, VA US

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
4

It was as expected, a spacious home for our small gathering, close to beach, nice view from crow's nest.

Playing Hooky--Great week of vacation

July 2021
, FISHERS, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Laura and David were easy people with which to work and kept us informed about the rental property and what to expect. The week was without incident and enjoyable for all.

Playing Hooky--Great week of vacation

July 2021
, Fishers, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Laura and David were easy people with which to work and kept us informed about the rental property and what to expect. The week was without incident and enjoyable for all.

Wonderful place

May 2021
, THE PLAINS, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Easy rental through Carova Cottages as always. All costs provided upfront, no secrets.

The house was very nice. Only complaint I would say is that we could never figure how to get the ice maker to work. I guess we could have called, but we brought 2 huge bags of ice for coolers anyway.

Manager's Response

LOL. I wonder what was going on with that ice maker. It works! Sorry we didn't get to you before you bought the bags, but honestly, I think bagged ice is JUST EASIER! LOL.

Hope to see you next year! THANKS

Great place to Relax!

May 2021
, Mooresville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great vacation at Playing Hooky. It was everything we wanted from our vacation: a place to get away, sit around, watch the horses, and walk the beach. Even though there are houses up and down the “street” it still felt secluded enough for our needs. I would definitely book with any Carova Cottages property again based on the experience we had with Laura: quick responses, professional, and very informative. Awesome all around!

Manager's Response

What a nice review. THANK YOU! Playing Hooky really is a great place to relax. Pool tournaments and puzzles are the most important tasks for the day!! Well I guess that is MY idea of a fun day, but the possibilities are endless. The huge pool and secluded hot tub are another diversion. Not to mention morning coffee watching the sunrise OR favorite beverage watching the sunset from way up top in the crow's nest. Please come and stay again! There are still things to do!! ;-)

Amazing property with even better service

September 2020
, Chesterfield, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Everything from initial contact was great. Super friendly management. The house is beautifully decorated and super clean. Kitchen is fully stocked with every kind of tool, cookware, etc. Fridge on bottom and top level which is very convenient. 3 minute walk to the beach. Highly recommended.

Perfect Family Getaway

July 2020
, West Milford, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Playing Hooky was just the right place for our large family to enjoy a fun week at the beach. Only two roads back from the beach, it's an easy walk, but we loaded up the SUV and truck each day and set up camp on the beach. The horses joined us for half the week, adding a beautiful dimension to the natural beauty of the area. This house has a well-stocked kitchen with several coffee makers to make mornings easier for such a large crew. The bedrooms and living areas were exactly as photographed as well as clean and nicely appointed. The pool was such a great place to end the day at the beach, too! The view of the ocean from the top deck was nice, but the view from the crow's nest was spectacular! There we saw spectacular sunrises and sunsets. We also brought along our two dogs, who enjoyed the beach and swimming in the ocean. This house is perfect!

Manager's Response

Wow. we are so glad you enjoyed Playing Hooky! It is a great home with lots of space, comfortable furniture and YES LOTS OF COFFEE MAKERS! LOL. We know how important that liquid is! ;-) For whatever reason, there seem to be three of them there this year! The crow's nest is a favorite spot for taking a different liquid (think corks) to watch the sunsets. But coffee works as well for the sunrise over the ocean!! Wonderful review and thanks so much for your job upon departure. We appreciate it when folks take the time to get things back in order. :-) Please come again!.

Playing Hookey

June 2020
, Mantua, OH Unknown

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had a wonderful time...weather at the beginning was stormy but enjoyed family time then the last of the vaca was on to the beach. Plenty of horses, sun and sand. House was great with lots of activities and amenities.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your nice review. We were worried for those first two days... it was looking like it was going to rain FOREVER!! Thankfully, the clouds broke and the sun peeked out. Smooth sailing from then on!

Thanks for your attention to the house upon checkout. We really appreciate it when folks take the time to lessen their impact! It was obvious that you cared for the house as if it were your own. :-)

Last minute getaway

June 2020
, Ellicott City, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The total experience was great. The house had all the amenities we needed. Having a pool was a big plus for our grandchildren.

Manager's Response

THANKS! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. It's so nice that your family could re-unite here! :-)

One of my best vacations.

May 2020
, Dublin, OH US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

What a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back. The house was perfect. Loved the horses. And the property management professional was so helpful. I didn't want to leave. Highly recommend. The locals that live there were helpful when I had questions about area.

Manager's Response

THANK you for your nice review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

Great Expectation

August 2019
, Lancaster, SC US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had the best time at Playing Hooky. The house was perfect and we couldn’t have found a better house. Easy access to the beach and grocery store and other activities. The pool was a bonus. Thanks so much Carova Cottages.

Manager's Response

You are so welcome. We LOVE Playing Hooky too. Great house with lots of room for everyone! Hope you will come back and visit again. Hope your husband is doing well.

Summer Vacation

July 2019
, Hudson, OH US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

It was the best week ever! The horses came almost every day, the house was awesome, had everything! The management company went above and beyond our expectations, we will definitely be back!

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your nice review!! So glad you had a great time and we look forward to having you return!

Spring break 2019 at Playing Hooky

April 2019
, Skillman, NJ United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3

Nice house, not too far up the beach, so easy trip into Corolla. Sun room, pool table, and roof deck got lots of use. Comfortable furniture, beds, and nice big kitchen with a good RO filter at the sink for good water! Clean and tidy inside, but in need of a fair bit of maintenance, many screens missing or damaged, outdoor lights not working, problems with some doors, hot tub controls, nothing serious, but for a high-end property a bit surprising. Pool was not open, which we understood, when we were there (too early) but it was not covered and was ugly - algae-green with things floating in it. Right next to the grill also, so not a great place to cook out. Attention to maintenance and repairs would bring it up to 5-stars. A few other suggestions for the property owner - some sharp knives would be nice, along with a bench to sit to take off shoes at the door along with a few coat hooks for hats, coats, and dog leashes. Management contact was very responsive and helpful in getting a few issues quickly resolved - thanks Laura!

Manager's Response

THANKS Dave for the honest appraisal of the house. We were ready INSIDE but not ready OUTSIDE! Quite honestly, we were working against the clock for the exterior spring work. Sorry you had to deal with the torn screens and the door knob to the level 2 deck. I guess the pool will always look dirty until it is opened, typically by mid MAY. But the floater stuff you mentioned was paper that had rolled out of the cabana bath all winter. We just ran out of time on the outside work... :-/ I'll suggest the coat hook/peg board and a bench for the outside. That would be a nice addition. Thanks for your review and please come and stay again.

Great location, comfortable home, horses everywhere

August 2018
, Wexford, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our stay was wonderful. The home is few miles up the 4wd beach and 2 lines back so make sure you have a good suv or truck. We were there with 3 kids and besides going for groceries we didn’t find the need to buy anything else. We had to bring a pack and play but there was already a high chair which was a nice surprise. The internet is fast and reliable. The TV has decent channels.. The pool gets sun all day. The ac can be controlled for each floor. There are quite a few board games, a pool table and few other things that can keep you entertained if the weather is bad. There is a small Weber grill that we used every day.
The service is great - the pool pump needed cleanup and after we called the service guy showed up within 2 hours
I highly recommend getting the sheets. It is totally worth it

Manager's Response

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Playing Hooky is a VERY comfortable house will good spaces for many types of activities. OR HOW ABOUT NO ACTIVITIES! :-)

Please come again. We would love to have you.

A great time Playing Hooky

August 2018
, severna park, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We really enjoyed our stay at Playing Hooky, wonderful vacation house with a ton of space and play areas, very easy walk to the beach as well.

Manager's Response

You are right, Playing Hooky really has quite a few nice spaces.

The game room is a nice gathering spot, and large enough for MANY people to relax or play pool, or watch a movie, or play a game.

Outside in the screened porch (with hot tub) is a big table for games or poker night. Pong anyone?

I like the sun-room table for puzzles!

The outside rockers spread throughout the decks are so comfy, you can sit and watch the ocean for hours.

The roof deck/crow's nest at sunset offers a spectacular sight over the sound.

We would love to have you come back to enjoy all those spaces again! :-)

THANKS for the nice review!

Playing Hooky

July 2018
, Williamstown, NJ United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
1

The house was beautiful, except the back yard had trash all around. A broken wooden chair, half buried yellow aluminum sliding in back of the fence, 2 old semi rusted propane tanks, old wood panels and glass
window on the side of the house and a glass door that was out side in the dunes.I notified the rental manger concerning this matter and was first told that it would be picked up after our stay. When I ask if the owners would give some money back,I received another email that stated the owner would not and that they didn't have any storage space. When you look at the picture you don't see any of the trash that is around the house. When you pay over $5000.00 for the week you don't except trash in your yard. Hopefully ,I won't be the only one that will complain about that.The pool man that came during the week and saw the trash, did take the glass door on the dune so the wild horses wouldn't step on it.which I totally appreciated.

Manager's Response

I think "The house was beautiful" is the wording to pay attention to. Yes, there are some building materials outside around the back. They are not even visible from the ground level unless you walk behind the house and behind the pool fence. If you look straight down from the third level deck you will see what is being called trash... extra siding and the storm doors. The siding should be moved since the wind always seems to toss it around. We will be addressing that. The only "trash" is empty propane tanks that were part of a gas fireplace. It was removed during the extensive interior updates that took place this past winter. We will get those out as well. This home just needs an outside storage area for the storm doors. They are not strewn about but stacked neatly, so why it was a big deal is still a mystery.

Salmon Vacation 18

July 2018
, Gloucester, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had an excellent experience. Playing Hooky was awesome as usual. Everyone in the family had a great time this summer.

Manager's Response

Salmon family... we love you guys. REPEAT guests make our day! Don't you just love all the improvements at Playing Hooky? See you next year!

We Loved it!

June 2018
, Catonsville, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

We had a group of 8 and there was plenty of space for all of us. I really like the fact that it has 3 king sized beds. The crow's nest deck is also fantastic. I spent a lot of time up there enjoying the view and watching the wild horses. A couple mornings there were a bunch of horses hanging around the front door!
Overall it was a wonderful place to stay at a beautiful location.

Manager's Response

THANKS Sarah, So glad you enjoyed the crow's nest. The sunrises and sunsets and your favorite beverage make that spot pretty inviting. I hope you and your family will PLAY HOOKY again! ;-)

Our stay at playing hooky October 2017

September 2017
, GASTONIA, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our stay at playing hooky was wonderful traveling on the beach was fantastic going over the dunes to our house was quite the challenge glad we had a four-wheel drive without it you'd be stuck in the sand for sure don't leave home without it.
The sun rises and the sun sets were incredible from the top of the house in the widow's peak or the crows nest. Harvest Moon coming up over the ocean was a beautiful sight.
Laura and David James the management team took great care of us and would recommend playing hooky to anyone wanting to go to the Outer Banks for great memories. thanks Doug in Charlotte

Manager's Response

Doug, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Playing Hooky. The full moon over the ocean.. what a beautiful sight. THANKS for the pictures! See you next year!

Nice house in 4x4 area

August 2017
, Centreville, MD United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

We had a nice visit to Playing Hooky. Overall we had a good impression. The house is designed well and is in a great location up the beach. It does need some attention to get it in top shape as most rentals do. The property management company was very responsive to our requests and we appreciated their efforts to rectify any issues that came up during our stay.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review. We sure did have a minute of panic there when the sheets weren't on the beds. But finding them untouched in the linen bucket at least made it easy to rectify. THANKS for your patience with that. I hope you will come again.

Amazing Trip

July 2017
, Sykesville, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our vacation at Playing Hooky was amazing!! We will stay here again. Owners were very responsive when the wifi wasn't working. We saw the wild horses every day along with deer and a few foxes! Oh and lots of frogs that my 5 year old loved!!! House has everything you need. Beds were super comfy (which isn't usually the case). Amazing ocean views and sunset views at night!! Nothing but fabulous things to say!

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THANK you for the wonderful review. We like those beds so much we got the same brand for our house! PLEASE come and visit again. The frogs want to play some more!

Playing Hooky

October 2016
, Melrose Park, pa United States

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4
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5
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Management by far was the best, constant communication, friendly and helpful!

Perfect relaxing vaca

September 2016
, Coatesville, Pennsylvania United States

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5
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5
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The house was clean. Amenities are nice. Hosts were friendly and communicated well. Loved remote location.

Amazing!!!!!

September 2016
, Mooresville, North Carolina United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was my first trip to the 4wd beaches and I couldn't be happier with the treatment I received from David and Laura. The house was clean and exactly where and how it was described. Even with a couple of days of hard rain and wind Playing Hooky had everything in the home to make this an enjoyable trip despite the weather. The kitchen was great for someone who loves to cook and the view from the top deck was amazing. Horses, deer, and foxes in the yard almost daily.

First time OBX Visit

August 2016
, Greenlawn, NY United States

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4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
3
Property condition
4

We had a great time in OBX. The house was nice but not as big as the pictures showed. Definitely would not have more than 10 people in the home. The pool and hot tub were perfect. The only minor negative was how far away we were from food store, shopping,restaurants etc. It took about 20 minutes to drive on beach to get to the paved road and then 10 mins from there so if you needed a quick trip to food store took a long time. But if you are looking for a house on the beach with beautiful views and seclusion this is your place. Overall we had a great time!!

Nice house, but you definitely need a 4X4!

August 2016
, Hockessin, Delaware United States

Overall
4
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2
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3
Location
5
Property condition
3

The house was clean, except for the hot tub, which was full full of mildew.
Our stay was good. But the owner told us we could park our non 4x4 car in a public lot. When we arrived, we saw signs saying no overnight parking. I spoke to the police who told us cars get vandalized there. So, we paid (not very much) to park in a lot, and when I told the owner we would appreciate being reimbursed, rather than just saying "no", she responded with hostility.

Excellent Vacation

July 2016
, Gloucester, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had another fantastic experience at Playing Hooky, the house was in perfect condition. We saw horses, dolphins, and foxes. We had a wonderful time on the beach and in the pool.

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Harper House

High lot with excellent ocean views!

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1976 Sandfiddler Rd
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 29' 40.236" N, 75° 51' 29.448" W
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North Carolina US

Harper House

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Great Views

Reviewed by Jennifer E. on 2024-10-20
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Place is just as described, clean, modern with great views. It’s down on the island so be prepared for a nice beach ride to get there, it’s about 7 miles down the beach. Must have 4X4 to get around, no joke there. It’s such a unique beach experience, and there are horses! We had a few that came around the property while we were there. Quiet, if looking for a low key, quiet get away this is the place to visit.
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Harper House is quiet and secluded, with great views. The wild horses are just icing on the cake. Hope you will come again ... return guests enjoy a little discount!

Beautiful home with great views

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-10-30
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This is a fairly new home and the photos online don’t do it justice. The house is absolutely beautiful and the views are amazing; beach view and sunset views. Beautiful hardwood floors. We love that the house decor is minimal because it’s less dust to accumulate on decor sitting around. The kitchen was well stocked. The carpets were vacuumed but the floors (especially the bathroom floors and kitchen) were not cleaned. Hair, sand, dirt were clearly visible.

I would suggest blinds for the upstairs windows in the kitchen and dining room only because when the sun is setting, it’s very blinding and you cannot even sit in the room or prepare a meal because it’s so blinding. We love all the open window concept but blinds in those windows would cut down on the intense glare. I would also suggest bigger wine glasses. Other than that, the house was perfect for us and we enjoyed it.
Manager response on 2023-11-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So glad you enjoyed the Harper House. It is a nice spot with meticulous owners. I'll make sure to give them your feedback on the blinds for the living room. I wish you had called us on the lack of clean floors. That is NOT something that should've been missed and this cleaner is very thorough. So obviously it was missed. Next time give us a call so we can call them back. Thanks!!

Great stay

Reviewed by Frank H. on 2023-06-05
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We all loved the house and the beach and wildlife. For the cost of the rental I did expect the owners to provide more basic necessities such as salt and paper, olive oil, laundry detergent, and more toilet paper, etc.
Manager response on 2023-06-13 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your review. I understand your thought about each home having some basics. Unfortunately, we can only leave items if they are new and unopened. We do not provide the other items you mentioned, mostly because the replenishment would be difficult to accomplish on a weekly basis. I hope you enjoyed your stay. Thanks!

Beautiful Getaway

Reviewed by Laura W. on 2023-06-13
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Great and easy rental experience. Rental company communicated well.
Manager response on 2023-06-13 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Such a nice house too! We are glad you enjoyed this "beautiful getaway"! :-)

Great stay!

Reviewed by Elisa C. on 2023-08-09
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My family had a great vacation at this property! This house was perfect for my family of 5: my husband and I and our 9, 6, and 4 year old. When we arrived, we were all very happy with the accommodations. Everything was clean and ready for us to unpack and relax.
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We're so glad you found Harper House a good fit for your family. This home has quite a little following already, as it is just the right size for a small family or even one couple. The views from the decks, the covered porches, the fantastic kitchen.. all add up to a nice spot for a vacation. Watching a storm roll in from the living room is an experience that is hard to beat. Nothing but WINDOWS, but covered by the porch roof. You can actually sit outside during a storm and be one with the nature, listening to the rain, the waves and the wind. What a cool place. So glad you all enjoyed your stay.

Harper House

Reviewed by Andrei K. on 2023-10-16
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Harper house was great and easy to get to once you've figured out the tide cycles. The entire family loved the house and open layout. Horses were very abundant and often came right up to the house. We would recommend this house to any family or small get together, you'll have a great time.
Manager response on 2023-11-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
The way in can be uncomfortable the first time, unless you are familiar with sand driving. But after that first trip, it becomes old hat!!! We love Harper house for it's fantastic views as well as the easy living available there. We hope you will consider a repeat stay. Thanks for your nice review!

Amazing beach house in Carova!

Reviewed by Amy P. on 2021-08-11
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Wonderful house fitted with all the amenities you need to have an incredible vacation. The keyless entry was very convenient, we had horses in the yard and on the beach daily. Truly a magical place, surrounded by pristine beaches. You most definitely need a 4WD vehicle to access the house, but the drive on the beach is well worth it! Hoping we can return soon to this house. It isn’t beachfront, but you have amazing views of the ocean, and you drive your vehicle right onto the beach, so there’s no lugging gear every time you want to go to the beach. And if you want to walk to the beach, access is just one house away. Highly recommend the Harper House!!

September Vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-09-22
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My husband and I travelled to the Outer Banks in early September 2021. We had the best vacation. The Harper house was brand new, clean and beautiful. The views of the ocean and other homes on the dunes were stunning. Every morning we woke up to a beautiful sunrise and wild horses in our yard. We would recommend this home/vacation spot.

Awesome Harper house

Reviewed by Louise F. on 2021-10-11
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The house was absolutely beautiful. The location to the ocean was very close. It rained one day, but you can just look out the massive windows and doors and see the ocean. The porches had plenty of sitting space. The kitchen had very nice dishes and cookware. The floors are beautiful. Loved this house and it’s location. We definitely will be back. The house was very clean. I highly recommend this house, Laura from the management team was very helpful and friendly.
Manager response on 2021-10-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your nice words. Harper House is such a nice home with great views of that ocean. And the porches beckon!!! I hope you will come back and sit a spell!

Best vacation ever.

Reviewed by Matthew L. on 2022-07-25
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Thank you Laura for letting us stay in your beautiful house. The view of the the ocean at sunrise and sun set was incredible. The wild horses were so beautiful to see come right up to our house. The adventure of driving down the beach in order to get to the house is so much fun. We loved every minute and did not eat to leave. I will 100% recommend this house to friends and family. We will also be back for a second vacation. Peaceful and relaxing vacation.

Unbelievable Getaway

Reviewed by Jordan G. on 2022-07-18
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The house is gorgeous, with exceptional views of the ocean from two decks. Walk to the quiet beach is easy.

Harper House June 2022

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-07-05
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Great, new home with an amazing view. Almost Oceanfront without the price tag. Wish we couldn’t stayed another week, ours flew by. Management company good to work with.

Great week on Carova Beach OBX

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-08-01
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Wonderful cottage close to beach with nice view. Cottage feels brand new with beautiful kitchen, comfy beds, and 2 wrap around decks. Kitchen has everything you need, and we saw horses near the cottage every morning, as well as on the beach on a few occasions.

Awesome week at the OBX

Reviewed by Clayton C. on 2022-06-18
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Great little house in the Outer Banks 4x4 area! Nicer newer house with great views and a great location! Everything was awesome for our stay and the house was the perfect compliment for an awesome week at the OBX!

Harper House now available for 3 night stays! Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required

Unit Code: HH

Harper House

High lot with excellent ocean views!
Stay as many days as you like in the Harper House, a lovely 3BR home with fantastic ocean views on the 4x4 beach. It is now available for check in/check out any day of the week with a three night minimum stay. The wide beach and close beach access make this North Swan home an easy choice! Located on the second row with no oceanfront home directly in front, Harper House views and sounds of the surf come right into the living room! The heavenly breezes will whoosh all of your cares away and relax your soul. The owners of this home love the minimalist approach and it shows in the outfitting of every room. The Ocean is the main focal point from both levels. There IS a tv for the diehard, but there are no other screens to divert your attention from the focus of the Atlantic Ocean and your family. Level one has a keyless entry which makes life so much easier! No keys to find or lose! On level two there is a queen master bedroom with a gorgeous master bath and huge private deck. The other two bedrooms on level two share a hallway bath and are a queen in one, and two twins in the other. Linens and towels are provided. On level three you will find a wide open kitchen with very comfortable and inviting island seating, leather sofas, the lone smart TV connected to satellite and a huge dining room table. Expansive wrap around decks invite you to partake in a sun drenched south exposure or the more relaxed ocean side covered porch. The teak outside dining table will invite you to picnic while listening to the pounding surf. The fact that there are no homes between you and the ocean makes Harper House a delightful way to reconnect with nature. The ocean views will delight you with dolphins, pelicans, shore birds and surf, while the occasional fox or wild horse will top off the back to basics feeling that Harper House provides. The ocean is calling.. come experience it in full at Harper House. ANY DAY Check in - 4 Wheel Drive Required - Linens and Towels provided - located approximately 7 miles up the 4x4 beach - NO pets. Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach are included with this home. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. There is No Pool or Hot Tub at this home. Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:
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Great Views

October 2024
, Bryn Mawr, PA US

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5
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Location
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Property condition
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Place is just as described, clean, modern with great views. It’s down on the island so be prepared for a nice beach ride to get there, it’s about 7 miles down the beach. Must have 4X4 to get around, no joke there. It’s such a unique beach experience, and there are horses! We had a few that came around the property while we were there. Quiet, if looking for a low key, quiet get away this is the place to visit.

Manager's Response

Harper House is quiet and secluded, with great views. The wild horses are just icing on the cake. Hope you will come again ... return guests enjoy a little discount!

Beautiful home with great views

October 2023
, Virginia Beach, VA United States

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5
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5
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Location
5
Property condition
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This is a fairly new home and the photos online don’t do it justice. The house is absolutely beautiful and the views are amazing; beach view and sunset views. Beautiful hardwood floors. We love that the house decor is minimal because it’s less dust to accumulate on decor sitting around. The kitchen was well stocked. The carpets were vacuumed but the floors (especially the bathroom floors and kitchen) were not cleaned. Hair, sand, dirt were clearly visible.

I would suggest blinds for the upstairs windows in the kitchen and dining room only because when the sun is setting, it’s very blinding and you cannot even sit in the room or prepare a meal because it’s so blinding. We love all the open window concept but blinds in those windows would cut down on the intense glare. I would also suggest bigger wine glasses. Other than that, the house was perfect for us and we enjoyed it.

Manager's Response

So glad you enjoyed the Harper House. It is a nice spot with meticulous owners. I'll make sure to give them your feedback on the blinds for the living room.

I wish you had called us on the lack of clean floors. That is NOT something that should've been missed and this cleaner is very thorough. So obviously it was missed. Next time give us a call so we can call them back.

Thanks!!

Harper House

September 2023
, Olathe , KS United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
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Cleanliness
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Location
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Property condition
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Harper house was great and easy to get to once you've figured out the tide cycles. The entire family loved the house and open layout. Horses were very abundant and often came right up to the house. We would recommend this house to any family or small get together, you'll have a great time.

Manager's Response

The way in can be uncomfortable the first time, unless you are familiar with sand driving. But after that first trip, it becomes old hat!!!

We love Harper house for it's fantastic views as well as the easy living available there.

We hope you will consider a repeat stay. Thanks for your nice review!

Great stay!

July 2023
, Collegeville, PA United States

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Cleanliness
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Location
5
Property condition
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My family had a great vacation at this property! This house was perfect for my family of 5: my husband and I and our 9, 6, and 4 year old. When we arrived, we were all very happy with the accommodations. Everything was clean and ready for us to unpack and relax.

Manager's Response

We're so glad you found Harper House a good fit for your family. This home has quite a little following already, as it is just the right size for a small family or even one couple. The views from the decks, the covered porches, the fantastic kitchen.. all add up to a nice spot for a vacation. Watching a storm roll in from the living room is an experience that is hard to beat. Nothing but WINDOWS, but covered by the porch roof. You can actually sit outside during a storm and be one with the nature, listening to the rain, the waves and the wind. What a cool place.

So glad you all enjoyed your stay.

Great stay

May 2023
, Brentwood, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
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Cleanliness
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Location
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We all loved the house and the beach and wildlife. For the cost of the rental I did expect the owners to provide more basic necessities such as salt and paper, olive oil, laundry detergent, and more toilet paper, etc.

Manager's Response

Thanks for your review. I understand your thought about each home having some basics. Unfortunately, we can only leave items if they are new and unopened. We do not provide the other items you mentioned, mostly because the replenishment would be difficult to accomplish on a weekly basis.


I hope you enjoyed your stay.

Thanks!

Beautiful Getaway

May 2023
, SIX MILE, SC United States

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Great and easy rental experience. Rental company communicated well.

Manager's Response

Such a nice house too! We are glad you enjoyed this "beautiful getaway"! :-)

Great week on Carova Beach OBX

July 2022
, South Elgin, IL US

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5
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Wonderful cottage close to beach with nice view. Cottage feels brand new with beautiful kitchen, comfy beds, and 2 wrap around decks. Kitchen has everything you need, and we saw horses near the cottage every morning, as well as on the beach on a few occasions.

Best vacation ever.

July 2022
, Baldwinsville, NY United States

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Thank you Laura for letting us stay in your beautiful house. The view of the the ocean at sunrise and sun set was incredible. The wild horses were so beautiful to see come right up to our house. The adventure of driving down the beach in order to get to the house is so much fun. We loved every minute and did not eat to leave. I will 100% recommend this house to friends and family. We will also be back for a second vacation. Peaceful and relaxing vacation.

Unbelievable Getaway

July 2022
, New York, NY US

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5
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The house is gorgeous, with exceptional views of the ocean from two decks. Walk to the quiet beach is easy.

Harper House June 2022

June 2022
, Middletown, DE US

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Great, new home with an amazing view. Almost Oceanfront without the price tag. Wish we couldn’t stayed another week, ours flew by. Management company good to work with.

Harper House June 2022

June 2022
, Middletown, DE United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Great, new home with an amazing view. Almost Oceanfront without the price tag. Wish we couldn’t stayed another week, ours flew by. Management company good to work with.

Awesome week at the OBX

June 2022
, TERRE HAUTE, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great little house in the Outer Banks 4x4 area! Nicer newer house with great views and a great location! Everything was awesome for our stay and the house was the perfect compliment for an awesome week at the OBX!

Awesome Harper house

September 2021
, Hyndman, PA United States

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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was absolutely beautiful. The location to the ocean was very close. It rained one day, but you can just look out the massive windows and doors and see the ocean. The porches had plenty of sitting space. The kitchen had very nice dishes and cookware. The floors are beautiful. Loved this house and it’s location. We definitely will be back. The house was very clean. I highly recommend this house, Laura from the management team was very helpful and friendly.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your nice words. Harper House is such a nice home with great views of that ocean. And the porches beckon!!! I hope you will come back and sit a spell!

September Vacation

September 2021
, Harrison township, MI US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

My husband and I travelled to the Outer Banks in early September 2021. We had the best vacation. The Harper house was brand new, clean and beautiful. The views of the ocean and other homes on the dunes were stunning. Every morning we woke up to a beautiful sunrise and wild horses in our yard. We would recommend this home/vacation spot.

Amazing beach house in Carova!

July 2021
, Pittsburgh, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Wonderful house fitted with all the amenities you need to have an incredible vacation. The keyless entry was very convenient, we had horses in the yard and on the beach daily. Truly a magical place, surrounded by pristine beaches. You most definitely need a 4WD vehicle to access the house, but the drive on the beach is well worth it! Hoping we can return soon to this house. It isn’t beachfront, but you have amazing views of the ocean, and you drive your vehicle right onto the beach, so there’s no lugging gear every time you want to go to the beach. And if you want to walk to the beach, access is just one house away. Highly recommend the Harper House!!

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Ten Down

Dune top screened in gazebo. Beachfront location

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2385 Sandfiddler Rd
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 32' 49.704" N, 75° 52' 4.044" W
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terrific getaway

Reviewed by Rodney B. on 2024-10-07
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nice to get away from the usual routines and relax
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Isn't this your 8th or 10th year at Ten Down? We are so glad you love it as much as we do! See you next year!! :-)

Awesome, as always!

Reviewed by Melissa A. on 2024-09-01
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Year 7 was wonderful! We love the house and amenities! A little sad we will have neighbors next door next year, but that was to be expected eventually. We cannot wait until year 8! (Still subtly hinting for an ice machine ;) )
Manager response on 2024-11-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL... I will forward this subtle hint to the owners!! lol But just in case, I hope you can live without one!! ;-) The ice machine at the fire hall is about 2 miles south!!

Ten Down

Reviewed by Donald B. on 2023-09-11
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This was my fourth year renting Ten Down. Despite being a rental it always has a homey feel to it. Love the house and the location. Plan on returning next year.
Manager response on 2023-09-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Ten Down has a true and loyal following. There are MANY repeat guests for that house. You may have put your finger on it with "homey". The kitchen is comfortable for quite a few cooks, with lots of stations and room to work. The living room is cozy but completely assessable from the rest of the open third floor. And the VIEWS!!! I always gasp a little when I go in that house. Thanks so much for sticking with us!

terrific getaway

Reviewed by Rodney B. on 2023-09-26
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the house was exactly as stated and very clean and well supplied with everything needed for a very pleasing vacation
Manager response on 2023-09-26 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks Rodney. It is a pleasure to have you and your wife stay for two weeks every year! Ten Down provides the perfect vacation. See you next year!!

Another great vacation despite some flaws

Reviewed by Megan K. on 2024-07-28
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This was our 7th year going to this house. We enjoyed ourselves as usual but had some issues during our stay. The AC had issues most of the week but Laura was quick to bring us window units so we could sleep comfortably. The house was very clean when we arrived except for the gazebo on the dune. There was piles of sand everywhere and the chairs were also dirty and covered in sand. We hosed out the entire thing so we could enjoy it all week. The house could definitely use some TLC. The decks on all floors and around the pool need updating as does the master bath. Toilet wouldn’t flush right and the shower drain was massively clogged, not to mention the shower itself could be replaced. The stepping stones from the pool area to the bottom door could definitely be bigger and more sturdy, it’s hard to walk on them especially at night. The upstairs AC vents were all leaking water onto the floors and tables but this may have been due to the AC issues we were having. All in all it was still a great vacation but comparing year 1 to year 7 it’s definitely time this house got some TLC. We’d love to return if it was pet friendly but we will look elsewhere now since bringing our dog is easier than finding a dog sitter at home.
Manager response on 2024-08-02 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your review. I understand your frustration when things aren't exactly like you would have them if the house belonged to you. As you know, homes here are always being updated and maintained as the elements and usage by guests is very hard on them. I think these owners do a good job of keeping things up. If I remember correctly, we had the level three AC repaired the same day you called. And then the level 2 AC unit had an issue at the end of the week, so we brought the portable units until that unit could be repaired. Thankfully there was never a hot night. :-) We do our best to respond to issues that come up, as they will..... they come up everywhere and all we can do is put in our best effort to have them resolved. "All in all, it was still a great vacation" Those are the words we like to hear.

Perfect House / perfect spot on Carova 4X4 beacg

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-07-14
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Everything about this rental from the early stages was A+. The rental agent was by far one of the best I have ever dealt with. Very quick to respond to any questions / issues we had. This location could not of been better and was the best stocked kitchen we have ever had in all our years of renting. Only negative and was the condition of the deck around the pool. It definately needs replaced soon but even with that I would rent this property again. Hence the 4 stars on the general condition.

Amazing as Always

Reviewed by Megan K. on 2022-08-01
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Had another wonderful week at Ten Down! This was our 6th summer trip to Ten Down and we just love this home. This year we were greeted with new carpet, bedding, and better bathrooms towels (ones that you’d have at home instead of hotel like towels). It was a breath of fresh air. The home is also under a new management company and I can’t say enough about them! They drove a full propane tank down to us in a tropical like rain storm just so we could grill our dinner! The house was immaculate when we got there as was the pool and hot tub! It was a great week we love the gazebo by the beach and just the views from the house they are amazing!! We can’t wait to stay here again and are counting the days til next summer!

Wonderful as always!

Reviewed by Melissa A. on 2022-10-11
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We have been staying at Ten Down for the past five years. There were several wonderful updates to the house for 2022! Laura was amazing to work with and answered all of my questions and concerns. We are all looking forward to year six at this beautiful house!

10 Down

Reviewed by John Z. on 2022-08-14
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Always a joy staying at this lovely home.Master bathroom a little dated. But a lot more pluses than minuses.

Another great vacation

Reviewed by Megan K. on 2023-07-17
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We stayed at Ten Down this year again and it did not disappoint. Love the upgrades; Keurig, arcade game and the new table and chairs in the screened porch. We had a great time, great weather. Some suggestions we had were the master bathroom shower could use an upgrade and bigger stepping stones on the ground floor from the pool. We enjoyed our stay as always.
Manager response on 2023-07-17 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We're so happy you stay at Ten Down every year. And SO glad you enjoyed your stay. The arcade game was a surprise!! Plans for next year include deck work on all the levels, and hopefully a NEW level one deck from the house out to the pool. The owners have been trying for three years to get that deck built. Know any contractors that need a job at the beach for a couple of weeks? LOL. I'll put the bug in the ear for the master shower, it is large enough and it is clean, but it's old and tired. I am old and tired as well, I wish someone would retire me!!!! ;-) Hope you guys will come again.

Great House - Amazing Location

Reviewed by Denise B. on 2023-07-11
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We have been coming to this house for many years and it continues to get better and better. Location is perfect..only steps from the beach and close to the VA line. The house is fully stocked and clean. Overall amazing experience with both the rental company and the house itself.
Manager response on 2023-07-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much! Ten Down is a fantastic home! We're so glad you love it. We love our returning guests!! See you next year!

Ten Down

Reviewed by John Z. on 2023-08-07
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Had a wonderful time. Weather was great. Some small annoying issues. Had to plunge bath tub. One bathroom toilet will not stop running until you take the top off. Air vent missing from the bed room with two single beds. Had to pound nails around the pool area.
Manager response on 2023-08-07 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
John, I wish you would have let us know you were having some issue. That's what we are here for.

Fabulous as always!

Reviewed by Melissa A. on 2023-09-07
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Six years in a row, and still loving this house like year one! Laura was a pleasure to work with, as always. Although this house needs nothing (an ice machine would be amazing, though ��), we are excited to read that there will be future updates to the decks. We cannot wait to visit and create more memories next year for year seven!
Manager response on 2023-09-07 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Year SEVEN!! Tried and true is always the way to go! I love the view from that house. It strikes me every time I top the stairs!! HAHA, slipped the ice machine wish in kinda sneakily!! So funny, I will pass it on to the owners.

Amazing stay!

Reviewed by megan c. on 2023-08-15
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We loved TEN DOWN! Great get away from the heat and busy-ness of the summer. I loved the time to disconnect and enjoy family dinners, cards, pool and beachtime. Truly incredible seeing the wild horses in the morning, while drinking my coffee and watching the ocean too. Everything we needed was in the house and provided. It was very clean and easy to just enjoy yourselves!
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
How many years is it now? Five or six? I think the week has your name on it. Ten Down is a keeper!!

Beautiful Oceanfront House in Carova

Reviewed by Denise B. on 2022-07-11
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We had a wonderful week in Carova at the beautiful Ten Down property. The house is in a great location and came well-stocked with anything you could possibly need. The rental agency was fantastic. Great communication, house was clean and the house contained many appreciated updates this year. We will definitely return next year!

Did NOT disappoint!

Reviewed by John B. on 2022-07-05
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Location was awesome! House was great, could not have been happier. We loved the remote location, away from the crowds, seeing the horses every day. On-line description was accurate! Be prepared to eat in, as the drive back to town is long, and the restaurants are crowded. We planed to stay at the house most nights so it was great for us.

SURF VIEWS from this BEAUTIFULLY maintained OCEANFRONT 4x4 REQUIRED no pets

Unit Code: TD

Ten Down

Dune top screened in gazebo. Beachfront location
Welcome to Ten Down, a beautiful Oceanfront home in the 4x4 area known as Carova. Bring the family to enjoy this well appointed home, and feel the relaxation as soon as you set foot in the door. The peace and quiet of Carova are particularly evident at Ten Down as it is only a few tenths of a mile from the Virginia Line and the fence that keeps the wild horses in NC! Enjoy some quality together time in the lovely living room/dining/kitchen great room. Comfortable seating abounds, inside and out. The south facing screened porch invites you to dine outside or just sit a spell. Head down one level for the bedrooms, KING master with tv, Queen master with tv, and two rooms that share a hallway bath, one with two twins and one with two duobunks. (double bottom bed and twin upper bunk). ALL bedrooms have a deck access and the level two deck has the hot tub. Level one has a comfortable sitting room with daybed, tv and full bath. Outside find the cabana bath, outside shower, gas/charcoal grill and huge pool area. There is also a walkway out to the beach with a unique dunetop screened gazebo. You would never have to touch sand if you didn't want to!!! But you will want to dip a toe or two in the ocean on this little traveled section of beach. Enjoy the wild horses and all that Carova has to offer at TEN DOWN. Saturday Check In - 4 wheel drive Required - Linens and Towels provided. - Approximately11 miles up the 4x4 beach Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach are included with this home. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Pool and hot tub typically open late May to end of Sept No pets. Please visit Carova Cottages website for direct booking and save! No graduation groups or events of any kind are allowed in this home. Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:
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terrific getaway

September 2024
, Amherst, NH United States

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5
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5
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nice to get away from the usual routines and relax

Manager's Response

Isn't this your 8th or 10th year at Ten Down? We are so glad you love it as much as we do!

See you next year!! :-)

Awesome, as always!

August 2024
, New Castle, PA United States

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5
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Year 7 was wonderful! We love the house and amenities! A little sad we will have neighbors next door next year, but that was to be expected eventually. We cannot wait until year 8! (Still subtly hinting for an ice machine ;) )

Manager's Response

LOL... I will forward this subtle hint to the owners!! lol

But just in case, I hope you can live without one!! ;-) The ice machine at the fire hall is about 2 miles south!!

Another great vacation despite some flaws

July 2024
, Breinigsville, PA United States

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This was our 7th year going to this house. We enjoyed ourselves as usual but had some issues during our stay. The AC had issues most of the week but Laura was quick to bring us window units so we could sleep comfortably. The house was very clean when we arrived except for the gazebo on the dune. There was piles of sand everywhere and the chairs were also dirty and covered in sand. We hosed out the entire thing so we could enjoy it all week. The house could definitely use some TLC. The decks on all floors and around the pool need updating as does the master bath. Toilet wouldn’t flush right and the shower drain was massively clogged, not to mention the shower itself could be replaced. The stepping stones from the pool area to the bottom door could definitely be bigger and more sturdy, it’s hard to walk on them especially at night. The upstairs AC vents were all leaking water onto the floors and tables but this may have been due to the AC issues we were having. All in all it was still a great vacation but comparing year 1 to year 7 it’s definitely time this house got some TLC. We’d love to return if it was pet friendly but we will look elsewhere now since bringing our dog is easier than finding a dog sitter at home.

Manager's Response

Thanks for your review. I understand your frustration when things aren't exactly like you would have them if the house belonged to you. As you know, homes here are always being updated and maintained as the elements and usage by guests is very hard on them. I think these owners do a good job of keeping things up. If I remember correctly, we had the level three AC repaired the same day you called. And then the level 2 AC unit had an issue at the end of the week, so we brought the portable units until that unit could be repaired. Thankfully there was never a hot night. :-) We do our best to respond to issues that come up, as they will..... they come up everywhere and all we can do is put in our best effort to have them resolved. "All in all, it was still a great vacation" Those are the words we like to hear.

Perfect House / perfect spot on Carova 4X4 beacg

July 2024
, Oil City, PA United States

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Location
5
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4

Everything about this rental from the early stages was A+. The rental agent was by far one of the best I have ever dealt with. Very quick to respond to any questions / issues we had. This location could not of been better and was the best stocked kitchen we have ever had in all our years of renting. Only negative and was the condition of the deck around the pool. It definately needs replaced soon but even with that I would rent this property again. Hence the 4 stars on the general condition.

terrific getaway

September 2023
, Amherst, NH United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

the house was exactly as stated and very clean and well supplied with everything needed for a very pleasing vacation

Manager's Response

Thanks Rodney.

It is a pleasure to have you and your wife stay for two weeks every year! Ten Down provides the perfect vacation.

See you next year!!

terrific getaway

September 2023
, Amherst, NH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
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5
Location
5
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5

the house was exactly as stated and very clean and well supplied with everything needed for a very pleasing vacation

Manager's Response

Thanks Rodney.

It is a pleasure to have you and your wife stay for two weeks every year! Ten Down provides the perfect vacation.

See you next year!!

Ten Down

September 2023
, Chenango Forks, NY United States

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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was my fourth year renting Ten Down. Despite being a rental it always has a homey feel to it. Love the house and the location. Plan on returning next year.

Manager's Response

Ten Down has a true and loyal following. There are MANY repeat guests for that house. You may have put your finger on it with "homey". The kitchen is comfortable for quite a few cooks, with lots of stations and room to work. The living room is cozy but completely assessable from the rest of the open third floor. And the VIEWS!!! I always gasp a little when I go in that house. Thanks so much for sticking with us!

Ten Down

September 2023
, Chenango Forks, NY United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
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5

This was my fourth year renting Ten Down. Despite being a rental it always has a homey feel to it. Love the house and the location. Plan on returning next year.

Manager's Response

Ten Down has a true and loyal following. There are MANY repeat guests for that house. You may have put your finger on it with "homey". The kitchen is comfortable for quite a few cooks, with lots of stations and room to work. The living room is cozy but completely assessable from the rest of the open third floor. And the VIEWS!!! I always gasp a little when I go in that house. Thanks so much for sticking with us!

Fabulous as always!

August 2023
, New Castle, PA United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Six years in a row, and still loving this house like year one! Laura was a pleasure to work with, as always. Although this house needs nothing (an ice machine would be amazing, though ), we are excited to read that there will be future updates to the decks. We cannot wait to visit and create more memories next year for year seven!

Manager's Response

Year SEVEN!! Tried and true is always the way to go! I love the view from that house. It strikes me every time I top the stairs!!

HAHA, slipped the ice machine wish in kinda sneakily!! So funny, I will pass it on to the owners.

Ten Down

July 2023
, Saint Clairsville, OH United States

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4
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4
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5
Location
5
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4

Had a wonderful time. Weather was great. Some small annoying issues. Had to plunge bath tub. One bathroom toilet will not stop running until you take the top off. Air vent missing from the bed room with two single beds. Had to pound nails around the pool area.

Manager's Response

John,

I wish you would have let us know you were having some issue. That's what we are here for.

Amazing stay!

July 2023
, Des Moines, IA United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
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5

We loved TEN DOWN! Great get away from the heat and busy-ness of the summer. I loved the time to disconnect and enjoy family dinners, cards, pool and beachtime. Truly incredible seeing the wild horses in the morning, while drinking my coffee and watching the ocean too. Everything we needed was in the house and provided. It was very clean and easy to just enjoy yourselves!

Manager's Response

How many years is it now? Five or six? I think the week has your name on it. Ten Down is a keeper!!

Another great vacation

July 2023
, Breinigsville, PA United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
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4

We stayed at Ten Down this year again and it did not disappoint. Love the upgrades; Keurig, arcade game and the new table and chairs in the screened porch. We had a great time, great weather. Some suggestions we had were the master bathroom shower could use an upgrade and bigger stepping stones on the ground floor from the pool. We enjoyed our stay as always.

Manager's Response

We're so happy you stay at Ten Down every year. And SO glad you enjoyed your stay. The arcade game was a surprise!! Plans for next year include deck work on all the levels, and hopefully a NEW level one deck from the house out to the pool. The owners have been trying for three years to get that deck built. Know any contractors that need a job at the beach for a couple of weeks? LOL. I'll put the bug in the ear for the master shower, it is large enough and it is clean, but it's old and tired. I am old and tired as well, I wish someone would retire me!!!! ;-) Hope you guys will come again.

Another great vacation

July 2023
, Breinigsville, PA United States

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5
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Location
5
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We stayed at Ten Down this year again and it did not disappoint. Love the upgrades; Keurig, arcade game and the new table and chairs in the screened porch. We had a great time, great weather. Some suggestions we had were the master bathroom shower could use an upgrade and bigger stepping stones on the ground floor from the pool. We enjoyed our stay as always.

Manager's Response

We're so happy you stay at Ten Down every year. And SO glad you enjoyed your stay. The arcade game was a surprise!! Plans for next year include deck work on all the levels, and hopefully a NEW level one deck from the house out to the pool. The owners have been trying for three years to get that deck built. Know any contractors that need a job at the beach for a couple of weeks? LOL. I'll put the bug in the ear for the master shower, it is large enough and it is clean, but it's old and tired. I am old and tired as well, I wish someone would retire me!!!! ;-) Hope you guys will come again.

Great House - Amazing Location

July 2023
, Aliquippa, PA United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have been coming to this house for many years and it continues to get better and better. Location is perfect..only steps from the beach and close to the VA line. The house is fully stocked and clean. Overall amazing experience with both the rental company and the house itself.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much! Ten Down is a fantastic home! We're so glad you love it. We love our returning guests!!

See you next year!

Wonderful as always!

August 2022
, New Castle, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have been staying at Ten Down for the past five years. There were several wonderful updates to the house for 2022! Laura was amazing to work with and answered all of my questions and concerns. We are all looking forward to year six at this beautiful house!

10 Down

July 2022
, Saint Clairsville, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Always a joy staying at this lovely home.Master bathroom a little dated. But a lot more pluses than minuses.

Amazing as Always

July 2022
, Breinigsville, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had another wonderful week at Ten Down! This was our 6th summer trip to Ten Down and we just love this home. This year we were greeted with new carpet, bedding, and better bathrooms towels (ones that you’d have at home instead of hotel like towels). It was a breath of fresh air. The home is also under a new management company and I can’t say enough about them! They drove a full propane tank down to us in a tropical like rain storm just so we could grill our dinner! The house was immaculate when we got there as was the pool and hot tub! It was a great week we love the gazebo by the beach and just the views from the house they are amazing!! We can’t wait to stay here again and are counting the days til next summer!

Amazing as Always

July 2022
, Breinigsville, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had another wonderful week at Ten Down! This was our 6th summer trip to Ten Down and we just love this home. This year we were greeted with new carpet, bedding, and better bathrooms towels (ones that you’d have at home instead of hotel like towels). It was a breath of fresh air. The home is also under a new management company and I can’t say enough about them! They drove a full propane tank down to us in a tropical like rain storm just so we could grill our dinner! The house was immaculate when we got there as was the pool and hot tub! It was a great week we love the gazebo by the beach and just the views from the house they are amazing!! We can’t wait to stay here again and are counting the days til next summer!

Beautiful Oceanfront House in Carova

July 2022
, Aliquippa, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful week in Carova at the beautiful Ten Down property. The house is in a great location and came well-stocked with anything you could possibly need. The rental agency was fantastic. Great communication, house was clean and the house contained many appreciated updates this year. We will definitely return next year!

Did NOT disappoint!

June 2022
, Knoxville, TN US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Location was awesome! House was great, could not have been happier. We loved the remote location, away from the crowds, seeing the horses every day. On-line description was accurate! Be prepared to eat in, as the drive back to town is long, and the restaurants are crowded. We planed to stay at the house most nights so it was great for us.

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Solstice by the Sea

Solstice by the Sea *PoolHot tub*Theatre*SAUNA*Volleyball*Air hockey*

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2208 Sandfiddler
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 31' 20.136" N, 75° 51' 52.344" W
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North Carolina US

Solstice by the Sea

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Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-07-15
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Fits Our Needs - repeat stay familiar comfort, supports our wide range age group for activities.

Family vacation

Reviewed by Gerald B. on 2024-07-09
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We love the Outer Banks and this house was perfect for our family of 12. Response to any questions were addressed immediately. Only problem is we couldn’t use horseshoes or volleyball because of so many sticky weeds. My Grandaughter ran out there with no shoes and had a ton of thorns in her feet. It needs attention.
Manager response on 2024-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for your review. We're so sorry your granddaughter got sand burrs in her feet. They are hard to get out. That yard is mowed pretty regularly, but there isn't much to be done about the sand burrs, they thrive on the conditions found here. Too late for your granddaughter, but the sand yards here are not for bare feet. Just the beach and the roads are safe. Thanks for your review. I hope you will come again!

Home away from home!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-06-20
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Our home away from home! We’re always excited to arrive & always sad to leave. A beautiful, clean home that is well stocked and super convenient to the beach, just over the dune. The kitchen is equipped with everything you can think of, along with beach chairs, sand toys, canopies, and games for the rainy days that is also provided. We love sitting on the porches watching the horses in the yard, grilling out around the pool, and late nights playing pool or watching movies in the theatre room. The owner, as always, did an amazing job updating with new furniture, paint, décor and other home improvements. I look forward to more memories being made at the Solstice by the Sea with our family and friends!

M. Anderson
Manager response on 2023-06-21 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your wonderful review!! Solstice by the Sea continues to astonish with all the improvements and available amenities. The owner has poured heart and soul into making this a home away from home for everyone to enjoy. There are plenty of places for diversion or just relaxing. Multiple living/playing areas means you can enjoy each other or steal away for a quiet afternoon. There are so many ways to spend your time at Solstice by the Sea!! I am glad your family enjoyed their time there (too short!) We'll see you this fall!!

Great Trip

Reviewed by Autumn B. on 2023-07-27
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We had a large group with us and this was the perfect house for our family. We saw horses almost every day and really enjoyed the pool and beach. The house was clean and the manager was very responsive and easy to work with!
Manager response on 2023-07-27 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Solstice by the Sea really is the perfect house for a large family. There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out!! And there are so many ways to spend you time! I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay. Please come again, we'd love to have you!

Excellent home

Reviewed by John S. on 2023-08-08
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The thing I like about carova cottages is the customer service experience. It's one person. Your not calling a call center. They take care of any issues with common sense solutions. It's refreshing. The home was very clean. I have rented in OBX for many years and this is the first year we didn't reclean anything when we arrived. Overall great experience
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice words. We strive to make sure every house in our inventory is clean and ready before we let it go out to the guest. The last thing anyone should have to do is CLEAN before they can unpack after the long drive in. So glad you found it up to your standards. Welcome. Please come again.

Everything and More

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-07-05
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There is nothing in this house that was not thought about. A week was not long enough!
Manager response on 2023-07-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So you'll have to come back and finish!! LOL The owner of Solstice by the Sea has worked hard to make her home inviting and exciting. The diversions are endless!! We're so glad you had a great week, and seriously, come back next year. We're sure you'll find it just as accommodating the second time. !! :-)

Amazing Family Vacation In A Beautiful Home

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-06-06
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This home was amazing. We have been vacationing at OBX for the past 5 years and this was by far our most enjoyable. The home was immaculate and very well furnished. The additional amenities provided at this home provided a ton of fun for all of us, including our 2 year old granddaughter. I give this experience 5 stars and would 100% recommend this to others.
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you so much for your nice review. The new owner of this home has pulled out all the stops and has made Solstice by the Sea a wonderful vacation home. Your review is our first for the house, so thanks for letting everyone else know how awesome it is. :-)

OBX 21'

Reviewed by Jessica T. on 2021-07-08
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The rental property is absolutely beautiful and very well maintained. The property detailed so many amenities, but upon our arrival there was SOOOO much more. Beach chairs, corn hole boards, floats for the pool, kitchen was well stocked, everything labeled to keep you from guessing, etc..... Laura is awesome to work with and available at the drop of a hat. The previous renter must have dumped a bottle of suntan oil in the pool and it was a mess. Laura and her team worked extremely hard and stopped by multiple times to get the pool straight. That was not an easy task to clean and couldn't be done in a few hours that they have to clean the entire home for the next guest, much less overnight. Just overall 5+ star rating.

So much fun

Reviewed by Melissa C. on 2021-09-21
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We had a great time ! Seen the horse in back yard . House was amazing everything we needed . Kids loved the movie room and hot tub . Had so much fun with the family playing pool and volley ball swimming . Also beach was close enough you can walk or take car . Amazing Time !!!

Another great experience!!!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-10-19
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Very pleased with the property, the location and working with Laura again was fantastic!

Perfect House for Large Family

Reviewed by Amy C. on 2022-04-26
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This house is beautiful AND has everything you need for your large group to stay! The kitchen is so well stocked with appliances and dishes - you just need the food! The setup is great and there is plenty of room for everyone to hang out together or spread out to different parts of the house. The bottom floor game room and theater room is awesome and we hung out there a lot! The pool deck is perfect and there is plenty of room outdoors for everyone. The beds are very comfortable and the house was very clean. We are definitely going to return. You can tell how much love was put into making this house a very comfortable rental property! Laura is great to work with, as always... she and David go out of their way to make sure their renters are happy and taken care of!

Great for large family

Reviewed by Jana E. on 2022-08-02
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We were very pleased with the house, everyone had their own space. Property management was great.

Fantastic reunion with something for everyone!

Reviewed by Holly H. on 2022-11-01
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We had a great vacation at Solstice by the Sea. After two years of missed vacations, it was so nice to finally get together again. The kids loved the heated pool. The adults continued on to the hot tub and then the sauna for complete and utter relaxation! Meals were easy in the well-stocked kitchen with room enough for plenty of chefs! The theater room was a big draw for the multiplayer gaming as well as some late-night movies! There were enough spaces for people to disappear if they needed some quiet, but level three is large enough for everyone to gather with ease. We took the two littles to the beach. The 2-year-old had never played in waves or seen sand crabs! The late OCT weather was still warm enough for splashing in the surf and finding treasures on the beach. We all agreed that Solstice by the Sea provided a GREAT vacation. We are already making plans for next year! :-)

Solstice by the Sea. Pool, Hot tubTheatre Sauna Volleyball Air hockey 4x4 bch

Unit Code: SOL

Solstice by the Sea

Solstice by the Sea *PoolHot tub*Theatre*SAUNA*Volleyball*Air hockey*
Spend the long days of summer in luxury at this seven bedroom home on the 4x4 beach, Solstice by the Sea. This stunning semi oceanfront home will knock your flip flops off!! Amenities include, private pool, baby pool, hot tub, sauna, media room, cabana, game room, volleyball, horseshoes and more. The top of the line kitchen will make meal prep a joy. Designed with entertaining in mind, the well outfitted living areas provide many options for gathering or solitude. The views from both upper levels of this home are the icing on the cake. Solstice by the Sea will make your memories of the long days of summer last through to the winter solstice when you will begin to plan your next visit to Solstice by the Sea. Come enjoy fresh clean spaces and all of these updates: New furniture including dining room chairs, patio and pool furniture, coffee/tea bar with an espresso maker, new theater room furniture and remodel and new pool table. The kitchen is getting an overhaul with a boatload of appliances, cookware, bakeware, and gadgets. Outside the horseshoe pits and the volleyball court have been remodeled! King, King, ,King, Queen, Queen, Queen, Duo with twin Inventory • Huge private heatable pool (fee for heating pool) • small kiddie pool • hot tub • pool table • crows nest • wrap around deck on level two • flat screen tvs • extra sink, microwave and cabinetry in game room • second full sized refrigerator in game room • drinking water filtration system • theatre room • sauna !! • Fully stocked kitchen • Sheets and towels provided • Iron and ironing board • Telephone • Wireless internet service • Central heat and air • Dishwasher, microwave • Washer/Dryer • Outdoor Furniture • Outdoor Shower • BBQ Grill (charcoal and gas!) • Beach chairs (five) • Volleyball court • Horseshoe pit Sunday Check In - 4 wheel drive Required - Linens and Towels provided. - Approximately 9 miles up the 4x4 beach Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach are included with this home. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Pets considered. No cats Private Heatable (for a fee) Pool Please visit Carova Cottages website for direct booking and save! No graduation groups or events of any kind are allowed in this home.
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4.6842
(19 Review)

Since 2019

June 2024
, Westminster, MD United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Fits Our Needs - repeat stay familiar comfort, supports our wide range age group for activities.

Family vacation

June 2024
, Carrollton, KY United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
4

We love the Outer Banks and this house was perfect for our family of 12. Response to any questions were addressed immediately. Only problem is we couldn’t use horseshoes or volleyball because of so many sticky weeds. My Grandaughter ran out there with no shoes and had a ton of thorns in her feet. It needs attention.

Manager's Response

Thanks for your review.

We're so sorry your granddaughter got sand burrs in her feet. They are hard to get out. That yard is mowed pretty regularly, but there isn't much to be done about the sand burrs, they thrive on the conditions found here. Too late for your granddaughter, but the sand yards here are not for bare feet. Just the beach and the roads are safe. Thanks for your review. I hope you will come again!

Excellent home

July 2023
, New Stanton , PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

The thing I like about carova cottages is the customer service experience. It's one person. Your not calling a call center. They take care of any issues with common sense solutions. It's refreshing. The home was very clean. I have rented in OBX for many years and this is the first year we didn't reclean anything when we arrived. Overall great experience

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your nice words. We strive to make sure every house in our inventory is clean and ready before we let it go out to the guest. The last thing anyone should have to do is CLEAN before they can unpack after the long drive in. So glad you found it up to your standards. Welcome. Please come again.

Everything and More

June 2023
, East Greenville , PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

There is nothing in this house that was not thought about. A week was not long enough!

Manager's Response

So you'll have to come back and finish!! LOL

The owner of Solstice by the Sea has worked hard to make her home inviting and exciting. The diversions are endless!!

We're so glad you had a great week, and seriously, come back next year. We're sure you'll find it just as accommodating the second time. !! :-)

Home away from home!

June 2023
, Reidsville , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our home away from home! We’re always excited to arrive & always sad to leave. A beautiful, clean home that is well stocked and super convenient to the beach, just over the dune. The kitchen is equipped with everything you can think of, along with beach chairs, sand toys, canopies, and games for the rainy days that is also provided. We love sitting on the porches watching the horses in the yard, grilling out around the pool, and late nights playing pool or watching movies in the theatre room. The owner, as always, did an amazing job updating with new furniture, paint, décor and other home improvements. I look forward to more memories being made at the Solstice by the Sea with our family and friends!

M. Anderson

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your wonderful review!! Solstice by the Sea continues to astonish with all the improvements and available amenities. The owner has poured heart and soul into making this a home away from home for everyone to enjoy. There are plenty of places for diversion or just relaxing. Multiple living/playing areas means you can enjoy each other or steal away for a quiet afternoon. There are so many ways to spend your time at Solstice by the Sea!!

I am glad your family enjoyed their time there (too short!) We'll see you this fall!!

Great Trip

June 2023
, Shelbyville, KY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a large group with us and this was the perfect house for our family. We saw horses almost every day and really enjoyed the pool and beach. The house was clean and the manager was very responsive and easy to work with!

Manager's Response

Solstice by the Sea really is the perfect house for a large family. There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out!! And there are so many ways to spend you time! I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay. Please come again, we'd love to have you!

Fantastic reunion with something for everyone!

October 2022
, Corolla, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great vacation at Solstice by the Sea. After two years of missed vacations, it was so nice to finally get together again. The kids loved the heated pool. The adults continued on to the hot tub and then the sauna for complete and utter relaxation! Meals were easy in the well-stocked kitchen with room enough for plenty of chefs! The theater room was a big draw for the multiplayer gaming as well as some late-night movies! There were enough spaces for people to disappear if they needed some quiet, but level three is large enough for everyone to gather with ease. We took the two littles to the beach. The 2-year-old had never played in waves or seen sand crabs! The late OCT weather was still warm enough for splashing in the surf and finding treasures on the beach. We all agreed that Solstice by the Sea provided a GREAT vacation. We are already making plans for next year! :-)

Great for large family

July 2022
, Carolina Shores, NC US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

We were very pleased with the house, everyone had their own space. Property management was great.

Perfect House for Large Family

April 2022
, Annapolis, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This house is beautiful AND has everything you need for your large group to stay! The kitchen is so well stocked with appliances and dishes - you just need the food! The setup is great and there is plenty of room for everyone to hang out together or spread out to different parts of the house. The bottom floor game room and theater room is awesome and we hung out there a lot! The pool deck is perfect and there is plenty of room outdoors for everyone. The beds are very comfortable and the house was very clean. We are definitely going to return. You can tell how much love was put into making this house a very comfortable rental property! Laura is great to work with, as always... she and David go out of their way to make sure their renters are happy and taken care of!

Perfect House for Large Family

April 2022
, Bowie, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This house is beautiful AND has everything you need for your large group to stay! The kitchen is so well stocked with appliances and dishes - you just need the food! The setup is great and there is plenty of room for everyone to hang out together or spread out to different parts of the house. The bottom floor game room and theater room is awesome and we hung out there a lot! The pool deck is perfect and there is plenty of room outdoors for everyone. The beds are very comfortable and the house was very clean. We are definitely going to return. You can tell how much love was put into making this house a very comfortable rental property! Laura is great to work with, as always... she and David go out of their way to make sure their renters are happy and taken care of!

Very Disappointed in the Cleanliness

October 2021
, MEDINA, OH United States

Overall
1
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3
Cleanliness
1
Location
5
Property condition
1

Great location and the house was well stocked from the kitchen to activities to do. However this house needs a serious deep cleaning. It's very dirty. I u derstand the bugs stuck to the outside of thr house but cobwebs every where inside is not acceptable. The beds were very dusty as if a rag is never used on them. The sheets were cleaned but thst is all I can say. Outside by the pool the step between the kiddie pool and adult pool needs fixed very badly. The house also has a smell to it of mold as if it has gotten wet and by thr looks of thr walls and woodwork it has been through a storm. We actually left a day early do to the cleanliness. The whole family just wasn't comfortable. It would be very beneficial to really give this house a deep deep cleaning and inbetween guests have either more people to clean or a longer time frame this is a big house. Laura was a very nice person and answered all my questions when I called and discussed the cleanliness however it really does need alot of work. It's hard to relax when your uncomfortable where ever you go within the house.

Manager's Response

Wow, So sorry you felt so out of sorts at this home. When I went in after your departure, I found a few cobwebs in the tall entry stairs and there was some fuzz on a light in the bedroom you stayed in. But honestly, the house looked good other then those few things. I know everyone has different levels of acceptable cleanliness, and so sorry your level was reached while on vacation. Might I just add that if cleanliness is a big issue for your family, you may want to plan your vacation for the spring, before 20 weeks of back to back guests. This housekeeping staff is one of the best and they are very conscientious. I am sad you were so disappointed.

Another great experience!!!

September 2021
, Wernersville, PA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Very pleased with the property, the location and working with Laura again was fantastic!

So much fun

August 2021
, MAPLE SHADE, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great time ! Seen the horse in back yard . House was amazing everything we needed . Kids loved the movie room and hot tub . Had so much fun with the family playing pool and volley ball swimming . Also beach was close enough you can walk or take car . Amazing Time !!!

So much fun

August 2021
, MAPLE SHADE, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great time ! Seen the horse in back yard . House was amazing everything we needed . Kids loved the movie room and hot tub . Had so much fun with the family playing pool and volley ball swimming . Also beach was close enough you can walk or take car . Amazing Time !!!

OBX 21'

June 2021
, Jackson, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
5

The rental property is absolutely beautiful and very well maintained. The property detailed so many amenities, but upon our arrival there was SOOOO much more. Beach chairs, corn hole boards, floats for the pool, kitchen was well stocked, everything labeled to keep you from guessing, etc..... Laura is awesome to work with and available at the drop of a hat. The previous renter must have dumped a bottle of suntan oil in the pool and it was a mess. Laura and her team worked extremely hard and stopped by multiple times to get the pool straight. That was not an easy task to clean and couldn't be done in a few hours that they have to clean the entire home for the next guest, much less overnight. Just overall 5+ star rating.

Amazing Family Vacation In A Beautiful Home

May 2021
, Reidsville , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This home was amazing. We have been vacationing at OBX for the past 5 years and this was by far our most enjoyable. The home was immaculate and very well furnished. The additional amenities provided at this home provided a ton of fun for all of us, including our 2 year old granddaughter. I give this experience 5 stars and would 100% recommend this to others.

Manager's Response

THANK you so much for your nice review. The new owner of this home has pulled out all the stops and has made Solstice by the Sea a wonderful vacation home. Your review is our first for the house, so thanks for letting everyone else know how awesome it is. :-)

Amazing Family Vacation In A Beautiful Home

May 2021
, Reidsville , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This home was amazing. We have been vacationing at OBX for the past 5 years and this was by far our most enjoyable. The home was immaculate and very well furnished. The additional amenities provided at this home provided a ton of fun for all of us, including our 2 year old granddaughter. I give this experience 5 stars and would 100% recommend this to others.

Manager's Response

THANK you so much for your nice review. The new owner of this home has pulled out all the stops and has made Solstice by the Sea a wonderful vacation home. Your review is our first for the house, so thanks for letting everyone else know how awesome it is. :-)

Best Family Vacation Ever!!!

September 2020
, Herndon, VA

Overall
5

First of all, Carova is such a unique vacation-like out of a novel! Wild horses, unpaved sand roads, fishing, crabbing, beautiful beach sunrises, etc. It was my husband, myself, two kids(age 7 and 6), and my husband’s parents and we all had such an amazing time! There was plenty of room and the house had everything we needed. We used up 5 of the rooms and all of the beds were comfortable. They all had mattress covers, which I appreciate. It’s a short, easy walk to the beach, with a water view from the crow’s nest. The crow’s nest is also a great spot to do 360 searches for wild horses! We saw a horse in the yard and many on the vacation. This was the perfect spot to be able to social distance, since there are no stores or restaurants and the beaches aren’t crowded. This house is near the northern end of Carova, so there’s even less vehicle traffic. There were a couple of days when it was too windy for the beach, so we stayed at the house and played foosball, air hockey, ping pong, horse shoes, used the sauna, hot tub, and watched a movie in the movie area. We love that the house has amenities in case of bad weather. We also made good use of the fish cleaning station. It was really convenient to have that and the outdoor shower stall. The house was really nice and clean on the inside. We like that beach chairs were provided, as well. There’s a nice regular pool and kiddie pool, which I’ve never seen at a house before. I highly recommend this rental and hope to go back at some point!

Manager's Response

And we would so love to have you return!! You're right, even windy days are enjoyable with all the amenities available inside this lovely home. We're so glad you and the family had such a great time and hope you will make it again! Even if not, the memories you made will last a lifetime.

24th Anniversary and Honeymoon

December 1969
, Louisville, KY

Overall
5

We had a amazing time everything was ready home has excellent water pressure and very clean and can drink we have stayed in many homes on 4x4 and water is unable to drink , that’s a plus . We would return for sure . The views where amazing also . We had a great time at the 1st lighting of the carova firehouse Christmas tree !

Manager's Response

Congratulations on 24 years! So glad you chose to spend it at Solstice by the Sea. What a GREAT place to get away from it all. Clean water, clean house, nice views and the ocean just steps away! What more could you want. Hope you will come back every year to celebrate!

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Summer Paws

The owners of this home continue to improve it every year. Their touches include NEW paint, flooring, dining set, living room furniture, rugs, flat screen tvs in every bedroom, outside seating and more!

Location

2180 Sandfiddler Road
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 31' 8.454" N, 75° 51' 50.382" W
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North Carolina US

Summer Paws

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Everything You Need for a Perfect Vacation

Reviewed by Scott F. on 2024-10-02
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Convenient and easy to make a reservation and communicate any questions/requests with the host. Received all the information needed to know exactly what to bring, arrival/departure expectations, and how to use the amenities. Cannot speak highly enough of the host and cannot think of a more prefect way to spend a week on the beach than SummerPaws - 5 minute walk (you can drive as well) to watch a sunrise or a sunset on the beach or otherwise enjoy the ocean; 5 to 7 minute walk to the local volunteer fire department to buy t-shirts, ice and other goodies; a hot tub and a pool for those times when you feel like staying closer to the house; a fantastic screened-in outdoor eating area off the uppermost level (enjoyed most of our meals there); and, most importantly for us, SummerPaws is a focal point for wild horse activity! The horses love hanging out all around the yard at SummerPaws. Was amazing! Highly, highly recommend SummerPaws as the place to stay for anyone wanting to vacation on Carova Beach.
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
WOW, what a nice review. Summer Paws does have it all doesn't it? The horses love that yard! So you don't really have to go anywhere ... just lounge by the pool/hot tub and wait for their visits. :-) But if you want to venture elsewhere, it is a short walk/drive to the beach /firehall / Currituck Sound! You only forgot one thing... the relaxation that comes with hearing the pounding surf and feeling the pull of an afternoon nap! It wouldn't be complete without those!

Repeat Stay FANTASTIC!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-08-19
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First and foremost this place is CLEAN! That is the main reason we return because I know that this house is very very clean, including all of the upholstered furniture. Laura and her husband are extremely available and attentive should any issues pop up which is a rare and much appreciated.
Manager response on 2024-11-17 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We LOVE your review!! :-) We work hard to make sure all of the houses are clean for our guests. It's important!! And we also LOVE our repeat guests. What is this? YEAR four? <3

Love our week at Summer Paws every year!!

Reviewed by Randy P. on 2024-07-22
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This is our 4th year staying at Summer Paws, and we can't wait for our 5th! The location is great, and we feel right at home in this beautiful cottage. The house offers everything we need for a perfect vacation: a pool, hot tub, beach chairs, games for all ages, smart TVs in every bedroom, grill, screened in porch, outside shower, washer/dryer, and so much more. Our sweet english bulldog, Berta Mae, has come with us every year and loves Carova just as much as we do. We also have had horses visit every year, which we love!! Thank you for sharing your piece of Carova heaven with our family!! See you next year!

Amazing stay !!

Reviewed by Brian W. on 2024-07-08
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Laura was very helpful and answered all questions. The location was great. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only thing I would suggest is to have manuals or directions for things like hot tub and pool if something is wrong.
Manager response on 2024-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your review. I remember we had some trouble with the hot tub being in economy mode during your stay. That happens when you press more than one button at a time!! So it's just a matter of using one finger on one hand to change the heat/jets, just so it doesn't accidentally get put in Economy mode. Maybe we should have a placard for when it accidentally happens. Pool operation on the other hand is definitely not something we should have anyone but the licensed pool operator handle. I hope you didn't encounter any trouble with the pool! Anyway, we hope you enjoyed your stay and will come again!!

Our favorite week of the year

Reviewed by Courtney S. on 2024-07-29
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We love this rental and have used it year over year. The house is always so clean and well supplied. It's the most peaceful and restorative week of the year for our family.

Summer Paws Is Not Horsin’ Around

Reviewed by Erica N. on 2024-06-13
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Oh, where to begin....Summer Paws is AMAZING and holds a very special place in our hearts! If you’re looking for a low-key, laidback, quiet place to stay - look no further than Summer Paws. This was our 2nd year in a row at Summer Paws as the house is perfect for our family of 4 and 2 fur babies! We loved our week so much last year that we decided to stay for 2 this year! The house is clean, well maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The horses visited every day and we even had a few sightings of a beautiful albino deer. This house is so perfectly located that you can easily walk to and from the beach if you don’t want to pack up and drive back and forth every time. We’ve worked with both property managers Laura and David between this year and last and they are both the absolute best!! So down to earth, kind and responsive. Already looking forward to 2025 ��
Manager response on 2024-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I'm glad you love Summer Paws and YAY for returning for the third year! Summer Paws is the perfect house for a small family!! That level one deck area is always shady and breezy. Such a nice place to hang out for an afternoon of pool and fun! You are so nice!! We LOVE our repeat guests!!

Awesome week at summer paws

Reviewed by Randy P. on 2021-07-27
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My family and I loved the cottage, the view, lots of horses visited, and location. Also Ms.James took such great care of us through the entire renting/staying process. She kept a check on us via text through the entire week, just to make sure we were good and had everything we needed.Hoping we can rent summer paws again for our vacation next year!

Summer Paws vacation at it's best!

Reviewed by Randy P. on 2022-07-26
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This was our 2nd year in a row, staying at Summer Paws for our weeks vacation.The cottage is located right at the beach,super clean and well stocked. We love the swimming pool too. I would recommend this cottage to anyone. The property manager, Laura James makes the entire process of renting so easy. She also communicates with you and checks on us to make sure we are comfortable and have everything we need. She is awesome!! In fact I am getting ready to contact her now about our 3rd stay at Summer Paws next summer. Great place,great people, great times!

Carova Crazy!

Reviewed by Thomas Z. on 2022-09-25
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Love ❤️

2nd Time.

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-06-27
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This was our second time at Summer Paws and it was just as good as the first. We’d originally stayed in 2019 and were set for 2020 and we all know how that went! Aside from a different color the house was as clean and welcoming as we remembered.
Manager response on 2023-06-29 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice review. You know when you come back the second time and your vacation is as lovely as the first one was, it's a keeper!! Summer Paws is perfect for the smaller family group. Plus it is so private and secluded. I have you down for same time next year! 51 weeks and counting! :-)

Another Awesome vacation at summer paws

Reviewed by Randy P. on 2023-07-18
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This was our 3rd summer in a row vacationing at Summer paws cottage, and hope to continue renting it each summer. It fits our families needs and wants perfectly.
Manager response on 2023-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your nice review. Summer Paws is the best right? We're so happy you have found your spot.. your happy place. It will only be 51 weeks before you can be back!!

Extremely clean and Perfect!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2023-08-22
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We have stayed in Carova for several years and this was our first experience with Carova Cottages. Laura was extremely responsive, available and helpful. The property was perfect for our week and I was blown away at how clean and maintained this house was. The house was well fit with amenities and supplies. We stayed for a week and contacted Laura on the first day to rebook for next year. Thank you!
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So funny... when we get a call the first day it may mean good or it may mean uh-oh. It was so cool that this was not only good, but "I'm not waiting a minute longer before I book this home for next year!!" Lol LOVE IT!! We'll see you in 2024!!

Great stay

Reviewed by Jill J. on 2023-07-18
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Laura was amazing and very responsive when contacted prior to our stay and during.
Manager response on 2023-07-19 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hey, that is my job. We try very hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible!! Thanks for your nice words!! Hope you liked Summer Paws! It's a great house!

Beach Trip June 2023

Reviewed by Courtney S. on 2023-06-22
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We had an amazing experience, and Laura has always been so helpful and kind. We had a wonderful time this year with our three children and fur baby!
Manager response on 2023-06-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your review! We hope you will keep coming back to Summer Paws. It is the perfect house for a small family and fur baby!

2nd stay even better then the first!!

Reviewed by Nicole M. on 2017-09-20
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This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at Summer Paws! I can't say enough good things about this house! We have 4 young kids that range in age from 13 - 4! There is something for everyone at Summer Paws! We noticed several great improvements with the new ownership! The deck underneath the house is awesome! We spent many nights playing corn hole and grilling! At one point a horse even fell asleep underneath on the deck!! We saw horses every day! So much fun!! There were a ton of sand toys and a great big sun tent (that had seen some wear but still worked awesome) that we used every day at the beach! Laura was so great! Always there to help with recommendations and going the extra mile to make sure everything is just right! We travel all the way from Mn and it is so nice to have such a fabulous house to stay at! We plan to travel back to Corova every other year and will only book with Corova Cottages!!
Manager response on 2017-09-21 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much Nicole. I was glad to meet you and your family. What a nice tribute to Summer Paws! The owners have put some thought into the improvements, and it seems the lower level deck is the new favorite!! :-) I am so pleased you will return to Carova Cottages and Summer Paws. Build those memories!!

Wonderful!!!

Reviewed by Amy F. on 2017-10-05
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We had an amazing time at summer paws it was the perfect size for our family and really made us feel at home. We had everything that we needed for our stay and everyone was willing to work with us to make our trip fantastic! The manager was so wonderful and really made this trip a breeze. Only thing that we had a little trouble with was we have small children and the 4x4 beach was tough with them wanting to play and run but that was nothing against summer paws.
Manager response on 2017-10-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your nice review. Summer Paws really is the perfect house for a small family. It has EVERYTHING you need and some things you didn't know you needed!! :-) This beach is tough with young kids. I hope you were able to enjoy it anyway. The weather sure was PERFECT! Come again soon!

Summer Paws Review

Reviewed by Anna M. on 2018-07-04
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We had a great week a Summer Paws! It was a perfect family vacation, the house was clean an comfortable and we were steps away from the beach. I can't wait to come back.
Manager response on 2018-07-05 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
SO glad you enjoyed your stay. We offer a repeat guest discount for your next visit. :-)

Nice stay in Summer Paws

Reviewed by Chris H. on 2018-07-01
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good overall stay. Only issue for me was that i wish there were some first level storage, but we managed our kayaks and equipment and jeep pieces (doors, top). Vacation rental in a great location.
The home clean and in good shape. The vacation rental management staff was helpful
Manager response on 2018-07-05 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi Chris, The lower level storage is a good idea, but is probably not going to happen because this area is such a low crime district! Theft is just not an issue here since we are so far away from everything! That is what makes the vacation so relaxing! Hope you will come again. We would be happy to host your family!

Great Getaway

Reviewed by Suzi K. on 2018-05-22
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We had an excellent time spending a week away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Mom, dad and our 10 month old daughter truly enjoyed Summer Paws. The property was clean and well maintained. It was as closely baby proofed as a non-baby proofed house was. There are some games and puzzles for rainy days, as well as direct TV. Next time, we'd bring more to keep the baby occupied because pouring rainy days were a little rough. It was too cool for the pool, but the hot tub was perfect. The kitchen had pretty much every thing we needed. We brought our own crockpot to make freezer meals, which worked out very well. In the future, we would be better planned for the beach driving; tire gauge, quarters for air, etc... We would also be more mindful of the tide times. We would very much recommend this to friends, we already have.
Manager response on 2018-05-24 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS for your nice review. I'll put your suggestions about having a tire gauge and quarters on my website. SOON we are supposed to have an air-up station at the end of the hard road. Hoping that comes true for 2018, but we are on island time!! LOL. 2019!! ?? In the meantime, I think the county is going to put some pumps in the Heritage Park. We'll stay tuned on that one. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws.

Amazing Get Away

Reviewed by Caroline B. on 2018-07-11
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Perfect house for a relaxing beach vacation. Great views, close beach access, updated interior. Picture perfect retreat.
Manager response on 2018-07-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi Caroline, Summer Paws is a perfect place for relaxation. Just a stone's throw from the access for easy walk to the beach. OR drive. Let me know how we can improve our clean.... we strive for five star ratings. Hope you will come again.

Favorite house in 14 years of Carova vacations.

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-07-20
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We loved everything about this house. The house has been beautifully decorated and seemed to have everything we needed. It’s clear the owners are invested in taking care of this house and providing a first rate vacation experience. The bottom deck is especially inviting and opens up another area to enjoy. Quick tip, back your vehicle close to the deck and always put the rope up! Horse hooves on deck boards @ 4 in the morning can be a little disconcerting. �� The area is quiet and an easy drive or walk to the beach. The pool is wonderful and the screened in porch off the top floor was great for all meals or just sitting. The desk area in the living room was immediately taken over by our 8 year old artist in residence daughter. She enjoyed being able to color and draw in her own spot. We also have become avid fans of Goblit Gobblers! Don’t know, you’ll just have to go and find out. This isn’t our first rental with Carova Cottages, Laura & David couldn’t be nicer and have always been quick to help if there is an issue.
Manager response on 2019-07-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOVE that you are returning and that this home is your favorite after FOURTEEN YEARS of trying! :-)

Summer Paws

Reviewed by Victoria P. on 2019-08-21
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Awesome cottage, was equipped for all our needs. Loved being 5 minutes away from the beach. Will be coming back next year!!
Manager response on 2019-09-11 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
And we can't wait to have you. THANKS for all the work you did upon departure. You are a gem!

Stayed 7/27-8/4/19

Reviewed by Carly H. on 2019-08-08
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We love love love Summer Paws, this was our 2nd year at summer paws. It’s literally perfect for our family. It’s clean, cozy & only a short walk to the ocean! We really have nothing but great things happen here. The owner obviously cares about their property & the management is the best I’ve seen in the service industry. Our trip couldn’t have went better, the only things that were brought up were when our grass was cut everything blew into the pool area & pool, and they didn’t blow it back out & there was pet hair from the last person still lingering but we have pets & love that we have an option to bring one year & it really wasn’t horrible.. really hard to complain when your surroundings are beauty & love! Ty so much & we will definitely be back!!!
Manager response on 2019-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws. This owner has done a great job of making everything perfect. The grass clippings did cause a bit of work for the pool operator LOL!! No way to avoid it though since outside that pool fence would be overrun by the wild cherries and blackberries. I hope you are planning your next trip.. and don't forget to look for a lot next time. We like permanent residents and your line of work would be PERFECT here! ;-)

Beware of policy! Absolutely no benevolence.

Reviewed by Unknown on 2019-09-10
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Hurricane Dorian interrupted our vacation causing catastrophic floods, tornadoes, etc. The governor issued a complete mandatory evacuation, so we were only able to stay 1 night out of the 7 nights we booked. I asked the property manager (Laura) if they offered any type of reimbursement, since there was a mandatory evacuation for the entire week. She advised that we go against orders and sent me a to-do list for “riding out” a hurricane (stock up on non perishables, bolt down furniture, prepare to be stuck for a while)... I told her that I wouldn’t put my family’s life at stake over attempting to finish our “vacation” by riding out a life threatening natural disaster. A man up the beach actually lost his life the day we were leaving! She told me that they were not worried about our situation and that it was our choice to leave, and emphasized that they have a ZERO refund policy, and that even if the house burned down from a fire, there would be no refund.
I didn’t purchase travel insurance, so that part was our mistake, but it baffles me that neither the property manager nor the owner were willing to have mercy during such an event and a mandatory evacuation! And that she would go as far as advising her guests to “ride it out” rather than putting their safety first!

I personally won’t be renting this house again or going through Carova Cottages in the future, because I care about who my money is going to- and it’s clear that they put the money above the well being of their guests.
Manager response on 2019-09-11 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Both of the statements that we 1) advised this guest to "ride out" the storm and 2) that we would not issue a refund if the house burned down are completely false. We advised all of our guests to stay tuned to the local authorities for direction and told them we would be keeping them informed in the event that there was a mandatory evacuation. We gave them information that is typically received as helpful for weathering a storm. At the time, we were at least going to get a storm, but the hurricane was five days out. This guest arrived on Sunday, spent two days worrying about the coming hurricane and then left on Tuesday. So she spent two nights, not one as she states. The Evacuation order for our county was issued on Wednesday a day after she left. The hurricane arrived on Friday, so at no time was this guest ever going to be stranded or endangered. We did offer to allow this guest to return to the house this fall for a finish up of the days she missed. That was a VERY unusual offer, but we were trying to appease her and are not completely without heart. She replied by telling us that a fall visit was not good for her. She wanted the replacement days to be next year!! So our "mercy" was just not merciful enough. We advise all guests to purchase travel insurance. We warn them repeatedly in all of our communications that hurricanes are not our responsibility. This guest continues to think that they are.

Summer Paws, Carova NC.

Reviewed by Darlene S. on 2020-07-14
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Outstanding stay.
Manager response on 2020-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much. I hope you and your lovely family will come again. It was a pleasure having you. :-)

Fantastic Getaway

Reviewed by Austin M. on 2020-06-10
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We had a wonderful time in Carova staying at Summer Paws. The house is perfect for a single couple or family. It has all the amenities you would need, especially in the kitchen. Also, it is great to have personalized attention from Laura who quickly responds to any questions.
Manager response on 2020-06-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We LOVE it when folks LOVE their vacation! I hope you will return to Summer Paws. It really is a nice quiet spot! THANKS for your nice words!

Cute house not too far from the beach

Reviewed by Jodi S. on 2020-08-19
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Summer Paws saved us from a June without Carova when we had to cancel our other stay out of an abundance of caution when this madness hit back in March. THANK YOU to Carova Cottages (best rental company in OBX!) for finding this little cutie so that we could get our toes in the sand after all. We are spoiled, as we usually rent Sands of Time from the same company and it is ocean front. This property was clean for sure and just a short drive over the dunes. The beds are a bit firm but everyone is different on that. The kitchen could use a bit more stocking with plates etc. but we made due. Great outdoor shower, cute pool. Water purifier could be beefed up but that's getting picky. Overall great house for a small family get together. And again, can't say enough positive things about the rental company! (oh and yes, the horse really are RIGHT THERE!)
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
LOL.. The horses are definitely RIGHT THERE. They love Summer Paws. I am glad we could get you into a house after all the mess with the beginning of the season and Covid. The houses were snatched up so quickly once we opened back up! Summer Paws fills the niche of the small group looking for a smaller home with pool and tub, and all the other things you get in the bigger home, just on a half size scale. !! So glad you could make it after all. The theft of our spring was madness. Hope we can get this out of the way for 2021!

GREAT NEIGHbors!!!

Reviewed by Lori D. on 2020-08-21
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amazing vacation with our family! What really made it special and different were the horses that came to visit us almost every day. They were the same 3 horses that came to the house all week. If you want to see more horses I suggest you drive on the beach close to sunset or earlier in the morning. Another really cool thing was driving on the beach. Our house was perfectly located right next to the beach access, which was perfect when we wanted to drive back to the house mid day to go to the bathroom or grab something that we needed. This is not an ideal location if you want to quickly run into town for groceries, go to a restaurants, or do any activities other then sitting on a beach or driving around looking for horses. The house is situated about 9-10 miles away from a paved road meaning if you need to get into the main town, you are looking at a good 35 mins just to get off the beach. This was great for our family due to COVID, but in the future we plan on staying in the 4x4 section but definitely closer to the paved roads. The house was great, so clean and nicely decorated. The enclosed deck was a plus at night when we ate dinner out there, or played games at the table. The kitchen was well stocked, I only wish there was a pancake griddle. The upper deck to the left off the kitchen had amazing sunset views. The laundry room was so convenient to have and we all enjoyed the bottom deck as we rinsed off our bodies from the sand and then had a refreshing swim in the pool. The lounge chairs around the pool were great! My only suggestion would be to put small stones in front of the house instead of just sand as the weeds were tall, and there was a lot of poison ivy coming out of the fence around the pool area and right next to the driveway. This is definitely a perfect house to stay in if you want a relaxing beach week with hardly any crowds. However, miles down closer to the paved roads definitely gets more crowded with trucks. WE LOVE SUMMER PAWS!!
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi And thanks for your nice review! Summer Paws is almost 9 miles north of the end of the paved road.. and YES that can take some time. It is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing for the privacy, seclusion and quiet, but yup, it's a bit of a drive at 15mph to get off the beach. If you go EARLY before folks are on the beach, it can be much quicker at 35mph. We live 7 miles up and that seems a nice happy medium! ;-) Sorry about the weeds. We have that area mowed about once a month, so I will have to up that schedule.. and include an "inside the pool area" weed wacking. LOVE the title of your review. The NEIGHbors here say come again!

Perfect, Private, Pup Friendly Getaway!

Reviewed by Rebecca M. on 2020-10-06
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We absolutely loved our week at Summer Paws. The house has more than you could possibly need to enjoy your beach vacay to the fullest- pool, hot tub, grill, lots of deck seating, beach chairs, corn hole, games, puzzles, movies and more! Kitchen fully equipped to do a week’s worth of cooking. You’re on the beach within a 5 minute walk or a 1 minute drive. Our communication with Laura was quick and easy. She was super responsive with any questions. WiFi/cell service was pretty spotty even with the house instructions for router/connection tips, but I personally didn’t find this to be an issue. You’re on vacation! Unplug and RELAX. This house met and went beyond our expectations, and we may just make it a yearly tradition!

Another Great Week!

Reviewed by David L. on 2021-06-30
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Thanks for another great week in Carova! House was clean and very comfortable. Looking forward to next year!

Vacation

Reviewed by Alisa F. on 2016-06-07
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Loved the house and the location. It was a great experience.

Family Trip

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-08-23
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We enjoyed our stay at Summer Paws. Laura was very helpful with questions we had. Location was perfect for us. Far enough down the beach that you did not have many day trippers and a short walk from the house to the beach. The property could use some upgraded furnishings. The mattresses are not comfortable (much better with the mattress pad) and the dinning set has seen better days. We loved the pool, used it every day. Loved the screened in area on the top deck. Loved the lay out of the house. Great view of sunrise and sunset from the deck. Plenty of star gazing. Horses came to visit almost everyday as well as deer, frogs and a snake!
Manager response on 2017-03-20 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your review. NEW updates for 2017 season include new dining room set, new mattresses, new directv flat screen tv's in every room, new coffee table, extended decking on level 1, hall carpets replaced. NEW owner has made many improvements to the furnishings and decor! :-)

Family Time at the Beach

Reviewed by Kevin W. on 2016-08-02
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For my family it worked out well. Although the beach travel to and from the house kept us from any unnecessary trips - returning to Corolla for groceries on only 2 occasions. So we occupied our time with beach and pool activities

Sand glorious Sand

Reviewed by Joanne J. on 2016-09-27
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Everything was perfect. Yes there is sand. Sand on the beach, on the dunes and on your toes. Clean, quiet and away from the crowds. Remote but with all the comforts of home. Bring your family and the dog because all are welcome. A rare little piece of paradise.
If you are looking to go out for dinner every night or shop with the tourists you may want to stay closer to Duck. If you want privacy and seclusion this is the area for you. See you in 2017! Dan, Joanne and Ripple
And Laura you are great! Thanks for everything! Every question i had from towels to weather conditions were answered within minutes.
I would love a gas grill next year ;)

Best vacation ever!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-07-26
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The house was great, really nice and clean, we got to enjoy watching the wild horses come up to the house every day. Laura and David were a pleasure to deal with and provided many tips and suggestions. There is a 3 min walk to the beach and if you wake up early you can be alone on the beach enjoying the sunrise with the wild horses.

A Huge Fan!!!

Reviewed by Candee C. on 2016-09-25
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My 2 children and large dog visited the Outer Banks for the very first time this past August and stayed on Corova Beach in Summer Paws. I plan to return to Corova Beach every year, God willing, and would most definitely stay at Summer Paws. There was more than enough room for us with opportunity for 2-4 additional people. The house was beautiful, so cozy and very clean, offered privacy with no houses on top of it, very short walk to the beach, great ocean breeze being in the 2nd row, loved, loved, loved the top story screened in dining area, very accommodating to our beloved dog stocked with food and water bowls and mat, attractive to the wild horses that visited us twice that we saw, amazing property managers, Laura and David. who sympathized and helped immensely when my son lost his ONLY eye glasses and my daughter her ONLY retainers in the ocean on the SAME day and we needed to make emergency purchases from home and ship to an alternate location Corolla, great laundry room which came in handy, like new appliances, including the washer, dryer and dishwasher - I could go on and on as I hated to leave Summer Paws. It was very inviting and offered everything that we wanted and needed this family vacation! After staying on Carova Beach, I can not imagine staying anywhere else. The 4x4 experience was very exciting and exactly the environment I prefer - more relaxed, close to the ocean, 1 minute drive ONTO the beach and thrilling drive up and down the beach, all while being close to the town of Corolla with groceries, gift shops, restaurants, family friendly activities and more.

Great Vacation!!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2016-09-02
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Great house and perfect location! Close to volunteer fire department where you get ice and just a very short, less than 1 min, drive to the beach. The pool was clean and very refreshing! There was a wonderful breeze from every porch. Very clean and homey feel. My only suggestion to the homeowner would be to upgrade the mattresses. They were not the worst I have ever slept on but they weren't the most comfortable either, even with the mattress toppers. Overall though wonderful vacation home and I would not hesitate to recommend this property to a anyone and plan to rent again in the future!!
Manager response on 2017-03-20 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you so much for the review. We have replaced the mattresses!! NEW updates for 2017 season also include a new dining room set, new directv flat screen tv's in every room, new coffee table, extended decking on level 1. NEW owner has made many improvements to the furnishings and decor! :-)

We love summer paws

Reviewed by Heather P. on 2017-06-27
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This was our fourth summer staying at the Home known as summer paws. We love this home. We have three little boys ages one, three and seven. We also have a German Shepherd. We like this home because it is the perfect size for our family. We love having our own pool and our own hot tub. My sons love the surrounding nature, the horses of course especially. I personally enjoy the home the air-conditioning in the master suite with a separate bedroom. The that's were so comfy and my sons love sleeping in the bunk beds. Even our one year on his own room where we could put his pack and play and he could sleep comfortably. Honestly there is no where you can beat the price of this house.
Manager response on 2017-06-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you so much for the nice review! You are right, this home is PERFECT for a small family and the new beds are so COMFY. So glad you have made it an annual tradition and w look forward to seeing you next year. :-)

Peaceful Escape and Awesome Beach Vacation

Reviewed by Greg D. on 2017-07-25
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My wife and I and our 2 daughters, and Sunny the dog had a great time. We were looking for a place that wasn't crowded, had a beach, allowed dogs, and was fun and relaxing. Summer Paws checked them all!!
Manager response on 2017-07-26 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS Greg. Summer Paws is a pretty relaxing home. I hope you and your family will come back and visit again.

Excellent stay

Reviewed by robert g. on 2017-09-12
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Excellent vacation rental. Amazing location and views. Management team is great. Honestly couldn't have asked for more.
Manager response on 2017-09-12 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks you for your wonderful review. We agree, Summer Paws offers a GREAT vacation!

Nice Cottage

Reviewed by Jonathan B. on 2017-07-25
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Nice area to vacation. Pool is big enough to cool down when not on the beach. Carova Cottages was very responsive and friendly to any issues or questions we had. We will definitely bookmark this for a future vacation.

Only issues/suggestions encountered are there is poison ivy in the area, so just watch your step around the grill. Be nice if the grill could turn so that wind could be blocked while grilling.
Manager response on 2017-07-26 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi Jon and thank you for your nice review. I think the only good thing about getting poison ivy at the beach is that the ocean probably dried it right up! HOPE SO! That metal park style grill goes the way of everything here... the ocean air dries it right up too! Maybe a sledgehammer would free it up! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again.

An Awesome Vacation!!!

Reviewed by John P. on 2017-08-16
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We rented this house last-minute after our vacation in Avon was cancelled a day before our check-in date due to the disastrous power outage. I am so glad we happened upon this place. The house was very clean, the pool and hot tub were awesome after returning from the beach. And horses, if you're into them, every day, all day. This place must have the sweetest grass in OBX. It got to the point where they were 10 feet from us while we would grill every night. And the entire surface on the ground level under the house is a wood deck - great place to hang out. If you're worried that the house isn't on the beach, don't be. It is a close walk.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the house and our stay. And Laura was awesome to deal with as well! Very friendly and responsive.
Manager response on 2017-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
That lower level deck is getting RAVE reviews. I saw a corn hole game set up on the front part of that deck. The picnic was set up on the picnic table and the grill was smelling like heaven. The kids were enjoying the pool, just steps away! Under the house is not just for horses anymore! ;-)

Summer Paws Pool, hot tub, 3 night last minute stays available, 4x4, pets

Unit Code: SP

Summer Paws

The owners of this home continue to improve it every year. Their touches include NEW paint, flooring, dining set, living room furniture, rugs, flat screen tvs in every bedroom, outside seating and more!
Three night stays are available for last minute reservations and in the fall! Summer Paws, a semi-oceanfront home in Carova, the 4x4 beach, has everything you need to rest and relax: privacy, ocean views and a short walk to the beach. Watch the wild horses and abundant wildlife from the private screened porch and expansive decks on three levels. Stargaze from the hot tub or just take a dip in the private pool. Best of all, bring your faithful furry companion since this home is dog friendly. You won't be able to resist the summer pause that you can experience at Summer Paws! The owners of this home continue to improve it every year. Their touches include NEW paint, flooring, dining set, living room furniture, rugs, flat screen tvs in every bedroom, outside seating, extended level one deck, cornhole, picnic table and more. So many improvements to the furnishings and decor! Feel the love! :-) Inventory for Summer Paws: • Private pool • Private outdoor shower • Water filtration system • Flat Screen TV's in every bedroom and Living room, connected to satellite tv • Fully stocked kitchen • Iron and ironing board • Telephone • Wireless internet service • Central heat and air • Dishwasher, microwave • Washer/Dryer • Outdoor Furniture • Outdoor Shower • Charcoal Grill- Park style • Beach chairs (5) • NO smoking in this home Sunday Check In - 4 wheel drive Required - Linens and Towels provided. - Approximately 9 miles up the 4x4 beach Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach are included with this home. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Pool and hot tub typically open late May to end of Sept Pets considered. No cats Please visit Carova Cottages website for direct booking and save! No graduation groups or events of any kind are allowed in this home.
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4.8298
(47 Review)

Everything You Need for a Perfect Vacation

September 2024
, Spotsylvania, VA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Convenient and easy to make a reservation and communicate any questions/requests with the host. Received all the information needed to know exactly what to bring, arrival/departure expectations, and how to use the amenities. Cannot speak highly enough of the host and cannot think of a more prefect way to spend a week on the beach than SummerPaws - 5 minute walk (you can drive as well) to watch a sunrise or a sunset on the beach or otherwise enjoy the ocean; 5 to 7 minute walk to the local volunteer fire department to buy t-shirts, ice and other goodies; a hot tub and a pool for those times when you feel like staying closer to the house; a fantastic screened-in outdoor eating area off the uppermost level (enjoyed most of our meals there); and, most importantly for us, SummerPaws is a focal point for wild horse activity! The horses love hanging out all around the yard at SummerPaws. Was amazing! Highly, highly recommend SummerPaws as the place to stay for anyone wanting to vacation on Carova Beach.

Manager's Response

WOW, what a nice review. Summer Paws does have it all doesn't it? The horses love that yard! So you don't really have to go anywhere ... just lounge by the pool/hot tub and wait for their visits. :-) But if you want to venture elsewhere, it is a short walk/drive to the beach /firehall / Currituck Sound!

You only forgot one thing... the relaxation that comes with hearing the pounding surf and feeling the pull of an afternoon nap! It wouldn't be complete without those!

Repeat Stay FANTASTIC!

August 2024
, White Hall, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

First and foremost this place is CLEAN! That is the main reason we return because I know that this house is very very clean, including all of the upholstered furniture. Laura and her husband are extremely available and attentive should any issues pop up which is a rare and much appreciated.

Manager's Response

We LOVE your review!! :-) We work hard to make sure all of the houses are clean for our guests. It's important!! And we also LOVE our repeat guests. What is this? YEAR four? <3

Love our week at Summer Paws every year!!

July 2024
, Greenville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is our 4th year staying at Summer Paws, and we can't wait for our 5th! The location is great, and we feel right at home in this beautiful cottage. The house offers everything we need for a perfect vacation: a pool, hot tub, beach chairs, games for all ages, smart TVs in every bedroom, grill, screened in porch, outside shower, washer/dryer, and so much more. Our sweet english bulldog, Berta Mae, has come with us every year and loves Carova just as much as we do. We also have had horses visit every year, which we love!! Thank you for sharing your piece of Carova heaven with our family!! See you next year!

Our favorite week of the year

July 2024
, Indiana, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We love this rental and have used it year over year. The house is always so clean and well supplied. It's the most peaceful and restorative week of the year for our family.

Amazing stay !!

June 2024
, Canton, MI United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

Laura was very helpful and answered all questions. The location was great. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only thing I would suggest is to have manuals or directions for things like hot tub and pool if something is wrong.

Manager's Response

THANKS for your review.

I remember we had some trouble with the hot tub being in economy mode during your stay. That happens when you press more than one button at a time!! So it's just a matter of using one finger on one hand to change the heat/jets, just so it doesn't accidentally get put in Economy mode. Maybe we should have a placard for when it accidentally happens. Pool operation on the other hand is definitely not something we should have anyone but the licensed pool operator handle. I hope you didn't encounter any trouble with the pool!

Anyway, we hope you enjoyed your stay and will come again!!

Summer Paws Is Not Horsin’ Around

May 2024
, Cooksburg, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Oh, where to begin....Summer Paws is AMAZING and holds a very special place in our hearts! If you’re looking for a low-key, laidback, quiet place to stay - look no further than Summer Paws. This was our 2nd year in a row at Summer Paws as the house is perfect for our family of 4 and 2 fur babies! We loved our week so much last year that we decided to stay for 2 this year! The house is clean, well maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The horses visited every day and we even had a few sightings of a beautiful albino deer. This house is so perfectly located that you can easily walk to and from the beach if you don’t want to pack up and drive back and forth every time. We’ve worked with both property managers Laura and David between this year and last and they are both the absolute best!! So down to earth, kind and responsive. Already looking forward to 2025

Manager's Response

I'm glad you love Summer Paws and YAY for returning for the third year!

Summer Paws is the perfect house for a small family!! That level one deck area is always shady and breezy. Such a nice place to hang out for an afternoon of pool and fun!

You are so nice!! We LOVE our repeat guests!!

Summer Paws Is Not Horsin’ Around

May 2024
, Cooksburg, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Oh, where to begin....Summer Paws is AMAZING and holds a very special place in our hearts! If you’re looking for a low-key, laidback, quiet place to stay - look no further than Summer Paws. This was our 2nd year in a row at Summer Paws as the house is perfect for our family of 4 and 2 fur babies! We loved our week so much last year that we decided to stay for 2 this year! The house is clean, well maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The horses visited every day and we even had a few sightings of a beautiful albino deer. This house is so perfectly located that you can easily walk to and from the beach if you don’t want to pack up and drive back and forth every time. We’ve worked with both property managers Laura and David between this year and last and they are both the absolute best!! So down to earth, kind and responsive. Already looking forward to 2025

Manager's Response

I'm glad you love Summer Paws and YAY for returning for the third year!

Summer Paws is the perfect house for a small family!! That level one deck area is always shady and breezy. Such a nice place to hang out for an afternoon of pool and fun!

You are so nice!! We LOVE our repeat guests!!

Extremely clean and Perfect!

August 2023
, White Hall, MD United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have stayed in Carova for several years and this was our first experience with Carova Cottages. Laura was extremely responsive, available and helpful. The property was perfect for our week and I was blown away at how clean and maintained this house was. The house was well fit with amenities and supplies. We stayed for a week and contacted Laura on the first day to rebook for next year. Thank you!

Manager's Response

So funny... when we get a call the first day it may mean good or it may mean uh-oh. It was so cool that this was not only good, but "I'm not waiting a minute longer before I book this home for next year!!" Lol LOVE IT!! We'll see you in 2024!!

Another Awesome vacation at summer paws

July 2023
, Greenville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our 3rd summer in a row vacationing at Summer paws cottage, and hope to continue renting it each summer. It fits our families needs and wants perfectly.

Manager's Response

THANKS for your nice review. Summer Paws is the best right? We're so happy you have found your spot.. your happy place. It will only be 51 weeks before you can be back!!

Great stay

July 2023
, Murrysville, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Laura was amazing and very responsive when contacted prior to our stay and during.

Manager's Response

Hey, that is my job. We try very hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible!!

Thanks for your nice words!! Hope you liked Summer Paws! It's a great house!

2nd Time.

June 2023
, Cross Junction, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our second time at Summer Paws and it was just as good as the first. We’d originally stayed in 2019 and were set for 2020 and we all know how that went! Aside from a different color the house was as clean and welcoming as we remembered.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your nice review. You know when you come back the second time and your vacation is as lovely as the first one was, it's a keeper!! Summer Paws is perfect for the smaller family group. Plus it is so private and secluded.

I have you down for same time next year! 51 weeks and counting!

:-)

Beach Trip June 2023

June 2023
, Indiana, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had an amazing experience, and Laura has always been so helpful and kind. We had a wonderful time this year with our three children and fur baby!

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your review! We hope you will keep coming back to Summer Paws. It is the perfect house for a small family and fur baby!

Carova Crazy!

August 2022
, Williamsville, NY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Love ❤️

Summer Paws vacation at it's best!

July 2022
, Greenville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This was our 2nd year in a row, staying at Summer Paws for our weeks vacation.The cottage is located right at the beach,super clean and well stocked. We love the swimming pool too. I would recommend this cottage to anyone. The property manager, Laura James makes the entire process of renting so easy. She also communicates with you and checks on us to make sure we are comfortable and have everything we need. She is awesome!! In fact I am getting ready to contact her now about our 3rd stay at Summer Paws next summer. Great place,great people, great times!

Awesome week at summer paws

July 2021
, Greenville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

My family and I loved the cottage, the view, lots of horses visited, and location. Also Ms.James took such great care of us through the entire renting/staying process. She kept a check on us via text through the entire week, just to make sure we were good and had everything we needed.Hoping we can rent summer paws again for our vacation next year!

Another Great Week!

June 2021
, Charlotte, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Thanks for another great week in Carova! House was clean and very comfortable. Looking forward to next year!

Perfect, Private, Pup Friendly Getaway!

September 2020
, Brooklyn , NY United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We absolutely loved our week at Summer Paws. The house has more than you could possibly need to enjoy your beach vacay to the fullest- pool, hot tub, grill, lots of deck seating, beach chairs, corn hole, games, puzzles, movies and more! Kitchen fully equipped to do a week’s worth of cooking. You’re on the beach within a 5 minute walk or a 1 minute drive. Our communication with Laura was quick and easy. She was super responsive with any questions. WiFi/cell service was pretty spotty even with the house instructions for router/connection tips, but I personally didn’t find this to be an issue. You’re on vacation! Unplug and RELAX. This house met and went beyond our expectations, and we may just make it a yearly tradition!

GREAT NEIGHbors!!!

July 2020
, River Vale, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
4
Property condition
5

amazing vacation with our family! What really made it special and different were the horses that came to visit us almost every day. They were the same 3 horses that came to the house all week. If you want to see more horses I suggest you drive on the beach close to sunset or earlier in the morning. Another really cool thing was driving on the beach. Our house was perfectly located right next to the beach access, which was perfect when we wanted to drive back to the house mid day to go to the bathroom or grab something that we needed. This is not an ideal location if you want to quickly run into town for groceries, go to a restaurants, or do any activities other then sitting on a beach or driving around looking for horses. The house is situated about 9-10 miles away from a paved road meaning if you need to get into the main town, you are looking at a good 35 mins just to get off the beach. This was great for our family due to COVID, but in the future we plan on staying in the 4x4 section but definitely closer to the paved roads. The house was great, so clean and nicely decorated. The enclosed deck was a plus at night when we ate dinner out there, or played games at the table. The kitchen was well stocked, I only wish there was a pancake griddle. The upper deck to the left off the kitchen had amazing sunset views. The laundry room was so convenient to have and we all enjoyed the bottom deck as we rinsed off our bodies from the sand and then had a refreshing swim in the pool. The lounge chairs around the pool were great! My only suggestion would be to put small stones in front of the house instead of just sand as the weeds were tall, and there was a lot of poison ivy coming out of the fence around the pool area and right next to the driveway. This is definitely a perfect house to stay in if you want a relaxing beach week with hardly any crowds. However, miles down closer to the paved roads definitely gets more crowded with trucks. WE LOVE SUMMER PAWS!!

Manager's Response

Hi And thanks for your nice review! Summer Paws is almost 9 miles north of the end of the paved road.. and YES that can take some time. It is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing for the privacy, seclusion and quiet, but yup, it's a bit of a drive at 15mph to get off the beach. If you go EARLY before folks are on the beach, it can be much quicker at 35mph. We live 7 miles up and that seems a nice happy medium! ;-) Sorry about the weeds. We have that area mowed about once a month, so I will have to up that schedule.. and include an "inside the pool area" weed wacking. LOVE the title of your review. The NEIGHbors here say come again!

Cute house not too far from the beach

July 2020
, Midlothian, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

Summer Paws saved us from a June without Carova when we had to cancel our other stay out of an abundance of caution when this madness hit back in March. THANK YOU to Carova Cottages (best rental company in OBX!) for finding this little cutie so that we could get our toes in the sand after all. We are spoiled, as we usually rent Sands of Time from the same company and it is ocean front. This property was clean for sure and just a short drive over the dunes. The beds are a bit firm but everyone is different on that. The kitchen could use a bit more stocking with plates etc. but we made due. Great outdoor shower, cute pool. Water purifier could be beefed up but that's getting picky. Overall great house for a small family get together. And again, can't say enough positive things about the rental company! (oh and yes, the horse really are RIGHT THERE!)

Manager's Response

LOL.. The horses are definitely RIGHT THERE. They love Summer Paws. I am glad we could get you into a house after all the mess with the beginning of the season and Covid. The houses were snatched up so quickly once we opened back up! Summer Paws fills the niche of the small group looking for a smaller home with pool and tub, and all the other things you get in the bigger home, just on a half size scale. !! So glad you could make it after all. The theft of our spring was madness. Hope we can get this out of the way for 2021!

Summer Paws, Carova NC.

July 2020
, Hampton, VA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Outstanding stay.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much. I hope you and your lovely family will come again. It was a pleasure having you. :-)

Summer Paws, Carova NC.

July 2020
, Hampton, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Outstanding stay.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much. I hope you and your lovely family will come again. It was a pleasure having you. :-)

Fantastic Getaway

May 2020
, Apex, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time in Carova staying at Summer Paws. The house is perfect for a single couple or family. It has all the amenities you would need, especially in the kitchen. Also, it is great to have personalized attention from Laura who quickly responds to any questions.

Manager's Response

We LOVE it when folks LOVE their vacation! I hope you will return to Summer Paws. It really is a nice quiet spot! THANKS for your nice words!

Fantastic Getaway

May 2020
, Apex, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a wonderful time in Carova staying at Summer Paws. The house is perfect for a single couple or family. It has all the amenities you would need, especially in the kitchen. Also, it is great to have personalized attention from Laura who quickly responds to any questions.

Manager's Response

We LOVE it when folks LOVE their vacation! I hope you will return to Summer Paws. It really is a nice quiet spot! THANKS for your nice words!

Beware of policy! Absolutely no benevolence.

September 2019
, Wallace, WV US

Overall
1
Services from rental manager
1
Cleanliness
3
Location
4
Property condition
3

Hurricane Dorian interrupted our vacation causing catastrophic floods, tornadoes, etc. The governor issued a complete mandatory evacuation, so we were only able to stay 1 night out of the 7 nights we booked. I asked the property manager (Laura) if they offered any type of reimbursement, since there was a mandatory evacuation for the entire week. She advised that we go against orders and sent me a to-do list for “riding out” a hurricane (stock up on non perishables, bolt down furniture, prepare to be stuck for a while)... I told her that I wouldn’t put my family’s life at stake over attempting to finish our “vacation” by riding out a life threatening natural disaster. A man up the beach actually lost his life the day we were leaving! She told me that they were not worried about our situation and that it was our choice to leave, and emphasized that they have a ZERO refund policy, and that even if the house burned down from a fire, there would be no refund.
I didn’t purchase travel insurance, so that part was our mistake, but it baffles me that neither the property manager nor the owner were willing to have mercy during such an event and a mandatory evacuation! And that she would go as far as advising her guests to “ride it out” rather than putting their safety first!

I personally won’t be renting this house again or going through Carova Cottages in the future, because I care about who my money is going to- and it’s clear that they put the money above the well being of their guests.

Manager's Response

Both of the statements that we 1) advised this guest to "ride out" the storm and 2) that we would not issue a refund if the house burned down are completely false. We advised all of our guests to stay tuned to the local authorities for direction and told them we would be keeping them informed in the event that there was a mandatory evacuation. We gave them information that is typically received as helpful for weathering a storm. At the time, we were at least going to get a storm, but the hurricane was five days out.


This guest arrived on Sunday, spent two days worrying about the coming hurricane and then left on Tuesday. So she spent two nights, not one as she states. The Evacuation order for our county was issued on Wednesday a day after she left. The hurricane arrived on Friday, so at no time was this guest ever going to be stranded or endangered.


We did offer to allow this guest to return to the house this fall for a finish up of the days she missed. That was a VERY unusual offer, but we were trying to appease her and are not completely without heart. She replied by telling us that a fall visit was not good for her. She wanted the replacement days to be next year!! So our "mercy" was just not merciful enough.


We advise all guests to purchase travel insurance. We warn them repeatedly in all of our communications that hurricanes are not our responsibility. This guest continues to think that they are.

Stayed 7/27-8/4/19

July 2019
, Dayton, Ohio United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We love love love Summer Paws, this was our 2nd year at summer paws. It’s literally perfect for our family. It’s clean, cozy & only a short walk to the ocean! We really have nothing but great things happen here. The owner obviously cares about their property & the management is the best I’ve seen in the service industry. Our trip couldn’t have went better, the only things that were brought up were when our grass was cut everything blew into the pool area & pool, and they didn’t blow it back out & there was pet hair from the last person still lingering but we have pets & love that we have an option to bring one year & it really wasn’t horrible.. really hard to complain when your surroundings are beauty & love! Ty so much & we will definitely be back!!!

Manager's Response

So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws. This owner has done a great job of making everything perfect. The grass clippings did cause a bit of work for the pool operator LOL!! No way to avoid it though since outside that pool fence would be overrun by the wild cherries and blackberries. I hope you are planning your next trip.. and don't forget to look for a lot next time. We like permanent residents and your line of work would be PERFECT here! ;-)

Summer Paws

July 2019
, Courtland, Virginia United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Awesome cottage, was equipped for all our needs. Loved being 5 minutes away from the beach. Will be coming back next year!!

Manager's Response

And we can't wait to have you. THANKS for all the work you did upon departure. You are a gem!

Favorite house in 14 years of Carova vacations.

June 2019
, Cross Junction, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved everything about this house. The house has been beautifully decorated and seemed to have everything we needed. It’s clear the owners are invested in taking care of this house and providing a first rate vacation experience. The bottom deck is especially inviting and opens up another area to enjoy. Quick tip, back your vehicle close to the deck and always put the rope up! Horse hooves on deck boards @ 4 in the morning can be a little disconcerting. The area is quiet and an easy drive or walk to the beach. The pool is wonderful and the screened in porch off the top floor was great for all meals or just sitting. The desk area in the living room was immediately taken over by our 8 year old artist in residence daughter. She enjoyed being able to color and draw in her own spot. We also have become avid fans of Goblit Gobblers! Don’t know, you’ll just have to go and find out. This isn’t our first rental with Carova Cottages, Laura & David couldn’t be nicer and have always been quick to help if there is an issue.

Manager's Response

LOVE that you are returning and that this home is your favorite after FOURTEEN YEARS of trying!

:-)

Favorite house in 14 years of Carova vacations.

June 2019
, Cross Junction, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We loved everything about this house. The house has been beautifully decorated and seemed to have everything we needed. It’s clear the owners are invested in taking care of this house and providing a first rate vacation experience. The bottom deck is especially inviting and opens up another area to enjoy. Quick tip, back your vehicle close to the deck and always put the rope up! Horse hooves on deck boards @ 4 in the morning can be a little disconcerting. The area is quiet and an easy drive or walk to the beach. The pool is wonderful and the screened in porch off the top floor was great for all meals or just sitting. The desk area in the living room was immediately taken over by our 8 year old artist in residence daughter. She enjoyed being able to color and draw in her own spot. We also have become avid fans of Goblit Gobblers! Don’t know, you’ll just have to go and find out. This isn’t our first rental with Carova Cottages, Laura & David couldn’t be nicer and have always been quick to help if there is an issue.

Manager's Response

LOVE that you are returning and that this home is your favorite after FOURTEEN YEARS of trying!

:-)

Amazing Get Away

July 2018
, Statesville, NC United States

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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Perfect house for a relaxing beach vacation. Great views, close beach access, updated interior. Picture perfect retreat.

Manager's Response

Hi Caroline,

Summer Paws is a perfect place for relaxation. Just a stone's throw from the access for easy walk to the beach. OR drive. Let me know how we can improve our clean.... we strive for five star ratings. Hope you will come again.

Summer Paws Review

June 2018
, Oakland, NJ United States

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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had a great week a Summer Paws! It was a perfect family vacation, the house was clean an comfortable and we were steps away from the beach. I can't wait to come back.

Manager's Response

SO glad you enjoyed your stay. We offer a repeat guest discount for your next visit. :-)

Nice stay in Summer Paws

May 2018
, Dublin, OH United States

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4
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

good overall stay. Only issue for me was that i wish there were some first level storage, but we managed our kayaks and equipment and jeep pieces (doors, top). Vacation rental in a great location.
The home clean and in good shape. The vacation rental management staff was helpful

Manager's Response

Hi Chris,

The lower level storage is a good idea, but is probably not going to happen because this area is such a low crime district! Theft is just not an issue here since we are so far away from everything! That is what makes the vacation so relaxing! Hope you will come again. We would be happy to host your family!

Great Getaway

April 2018
, Sterling, VA United States

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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

We had an excellent time spending a week away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Mom, dad and our 10 month old daughter truly enjoyed Summer Paws. The property was clean and well maintained. It was as closely baby proofed as a non-baby proofed house was. There are some games and puzzles for rainy days, as well as direct TV. Next time, we'd bring more to keep the baby occupied because pouring rainy days were a little rough. It was too cool for the pool, but the hot tub was perfect. The kitchen had pretty much every thing we needed. We brought our own crockpot to make freezer meals, which worked out very well. In the future, we would be better planned for the beach driving; tire gauge, quarters for air, etc... We would also be more mindful of the tide times. We would very much recommend this to friends, we already have.

Manager's Response

THANKS for your nice review. I'll put your suggestions about having a tire gauge and quarters on my website. SOON we are supposed to have an air-up station at the end of the hard road. Hoping that comes true for 2018, but we are on island time!! LOL. 2019!! ?? In the meantime, I think the county is going to put some pumps in the Heritage Park. We'll stay tuned on that one.


So glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Paws.

Wonderful!!!

September 2017
, Mechanicsville, VA United States

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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5

We had an amazing time at summer paws it was the perfect size for our family and really made us feel at home. We had everything that we needed for our stay and everyone was willing to work with us to make our trip fantastic! The manager was so wonderful and really made this trip a breeze. Only thing that we had a little trouble with was we have small children and the 4x4 beach was tough with them wanting to play and run but that was nothing against summer paws.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your nice review. Summer Paws really is the perfect house for a small family. It has EVERYTHING you need and some things you didn't know you needed!! :-) This beach is tough with young kids. I hope you were able to enjoy it anyway. The weather sure was PERFECT! Come again soon!

Excellent stay

August 2017
, new middletown, ohio United States

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5
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5
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5

Excellent vacation rental. Amazing location and views. Management team is great. Honestly couldn't have asked for more.

Manager's Response

Thanks you for your wonderful review. We agree, Summer Paws offers a GREAT vacation!

2nd stay even better then the first!!

August 2017
, Shakopee, MN United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at Summer Paws! I can't say enough good things about this house! We have 4 young kids that range in age from 13 - 4! There is something for everyone at Summer Paws! We noticed several great improvements with the new ownership! The deck underneath the house is awesome! We spent many nights playing corn hole and grilling! At one point a horse even fell asleep underneath on the deck!! We saw horses every day! So much fun!! There were a ton of sand toys and a great big sun tent (that had seen some wear but still worked awesome) that we used every day at the beach! Laura was so great! Always there to help with recommendations and going the extra mile to make sure everything is just right! We travel all the way from Mn and it is so nice to have such a fabulous house to stay at! We plan to travel back to Corova every other year and will only book with Corova Cottages!!

Manager's Response

THANKS so much Nicole. I was glad to meet you and your family. What a nice tribute to Summer Paws! The owners have put some thought into the improvements, and it seems the lower level deck is the new favorite!! :-) I am so pleased you will return to Carova Cottages and Summer Paws. Build those memories!!

2nd stay even better then the first!!

August 2017
, Prior Lake, MN US

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5
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5
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This is the 2nd time that we have stayed at Summer Paws! I can't say enough good things about this house! We have 4 young kids that range in age from 13 - 4! There is something for everyone at Summer Paws! We noticed several great improvements with the new ownership! The deck underneath the house is awesome! We spent many nights playing corn hole and grilling! At one point a horse even fell asleep underneath on the deck!! We saw horses every day! So much fun!! There were a ton of sand toys and a great big sun tent (that had seen some wear but still worked awesome) that we used every day at the beach! Laura was so great! Always there to help with recommendations and going the extra mile to make sure everything is just right! We travel all the way from Mn and it is so nice to have such a fabulous house to stay at! We plan to travel back to Corova every other year and will only book with Corova Cottages!!

Manager's Response

THANKS so much Nicole. I was glad to meet you and your family. What a nice tribute to Summer Paws! The owners have put some thought into the improvements, and it seems the lower level deck is the new favorite!! :-) I am so pleased you will return to Carova Cottages and Summer Paws. Build those memories!!

An Awesome Vacation!!!

July 2017
, Sewell, NJ United States

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5
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5
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5
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5
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We rented this house last-minute after our vacation in Avon was cancelled a day before our check-in date due to the disastrous power outage. I am so glad we happened upon this place. The house was very clean, the pool and hot tub were awesome after returning from the beach. And horses, if you're into them, every day, all day. This place must have the sweetest grass in OBX. It got to the point where they were 10 feet from us while we would grill every night. And the entire surface on the ground level under the house is a wood deck - great place to hang out. If you're worried that the house isn't on the beach, don't be. It is a close walk.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the house and our stay. And Laura was awesome to deal with as well! Very friendly and responsive.

Manager's Response

That lower level deck is getting RAVE reviews. I saw a corn hole game set up on the front part of that deck. The picnic was set up on the picnic table and the grill was smelling like heaven. The kids were enjoying the pool, just steps away! Under the house is not just for horses anymore! ;-)

Nice Cottage

July 2017
, THE PLAINS, VA United States

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5
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5
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5
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4
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Nice area to vacation. Pool is big enough to cool down when not on the beach. Carova Cottages was very responsive and friendly to any issues or questions we had. We will definitely bookmark this for a future vacation.

Only issues/suggestions encountered are there is poison ivy in the area, so just watch your step around the grill. Be nice if the grill could turn so that wind could be blocked while grilling.

Manager's Response

Hi Jon and thank you for your nice review. I think the only good thing about getting poison ivy at the beach is that the ocean probably dried it right up! HOPE SO! That metal park style grill goes the way of everything here... the ocean air dries it right up too! Maybe a sledgehammer would free it up! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again.

Peaceful Escape and Awesome Beach Vacation

July 2017
, Union, KY United States

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5
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My wife and I and our 2 daughters, and Sunny the dog had a great time. We were looking for a place that wasn't crowded, had a beach, allowed dogs, and was fun and relaxing. Summer Paws checked them all!!

Manager's Response

THANKS Greg. Summer Paws is a pretty relaxing home. I hope you and your family will come back and visit again.

We love summer paws

June 2017
, Cranberry Twp, PA United States

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This was our fourth summer staying at the Home known as summer paws. We love this home. We have three little boys ages one, three and seven. We also have a German Shepherd. We like this home because it is the perfect size for our family. We love having our own pool and our own hot tub. My sons love the surrounding nature, the horses of course especially. I personally enjoy the home the air-conditioning in the master suite with a separate bedroom. The that's were so comfy and my sons love sleeping in the bunk beds. Even our one year on his own room where we could put his pack and play and he could sleep comfortably. Honestly there is no where you can beat the price of this house.

Manager's Response

THANK you so much for the nice review! You are right, this home is PERFECT for a small family and the new beds are so COMFY. So glad you have made it an annual tradition and w look forward to seeing you next year. :-)

Sand glorious Sand

September 2016
, Rockaway, NJ United States

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5
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5
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5
Location
5
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Everything was perfect. Yes there is sand. Sand on the beach, on the dunes and on your toes. Clean, quiet and away from the crowds. Remote but with all the comforts of home. Bring your family and the dog because all are welcome. A rare little piece of paradise.
If you are looking to go out for dinner every night or shop with the tourists you may want to stay closer to Duck. If you want privacy and seclusion this is the area for you. See you in 2017! Dan, Joanne and Ripple
And Laura you are great! Thanks for everything! Every question i had from towels to weather conditions were answered within minutes.
I would love a gas grill next year ;)

A Huge Fan!!!

August 2016
, Tonawanda, NY United States

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5
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5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

My 2 children and large dog visited the Outer Banks for the very first time this past August and stayed on Corova Beach in Summer Paws. I plan to return to Corova Beach every year, God willing, and would most definitely stay at Summer Paws. There was more than enough room for us with opportunity for 2-4 additional people. The house was beautiful, so cozy and very clean, offered privacy with no houses on top of it, very short walk to the beach, great ocean breeze being in the 2nd row, loved, loved, loved the top story screened in dining area, very accommodating to our beloved dog stocked with food and water bowls and mat, attractive to the wild horses that visited us twice that we saw, amazing property managers, Laura and David. who sympathized and helped immensely when my son lost his ONLY eye glasses and my daughter her ONLY retainers in the ocean on the SAME day and we needed to make emergency purchases from home and ship to an alternate location Corolla, great laundry room which came in handy, like new appliances, including the washer, dryer and dishwasher - I could go on and on as I hated to leave Summer Paws. It was very inviting and offered everything that we wanted and needed this family vacation! After staying on Carova Beach, I can not imagine staying anywhere else. The 4x4 experience was very exciting and exactly the environment I prefer - more relaxed, close to the ocean, 1 minute drive ONTO the beach and thrilling drive up and down the beach, all while being close to the town of Corolla with groceries, gift shops, restaurants, family friendly activities and more.

Great Vacation!!

August 2016
, Nashville, NC United States

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5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Great house and perfect location! Close to volunteer fire department where you get ice and just a very short, less than 1 min, drive to the beach. The pool was clean and very refreshing! There was a wonderful breeze from every porch. Very clean and homey feel. My only suggestion to the homeowner would be to upgrade the mattresses. They were not the worst I have ever slept on but they weren't the most comfortable either, even with the mattress toppers. Overall though wonderful vacation home and I would not hesitate to recommend this property to a anyone and plan to rent again in the future!!

Manager's Response

THANK you so much for the review. We have replaced the mattresses!! NEW updates for 2017 season also include a new dining room set, new directv flat screen tv's in every room, new coffee table, extended decking on level 1. NEW owner has made many improvements to the furnishings and decor! :-)

Family Trip

August 2016
, Doylestown, PA United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3

We enjoyed our stay at Summer Paws. Laura was very helpful with questions we had. Location was perfect for us. Far enough down the beach that you did not have many day trippers and a short walk from the house to the beach. The property could use some upgraded furnishings. The mattresses are not comfortable (much better with the mattress pad) and the dinning set has seen better days. We loved the pool, used it every day. Loved the screened in area on the top deck. Loved the lay out of the house. Great view of sunrise and sunset from the deck. Plenty of star gazing. Horses came to visit almost everyday as well as deer, frogs and a snake!

Manager's Response

Thank you for your review. NEW updates for 2017 season include new dining room set, new mattresses, new directv flat screen tv's in every room, new coffee table, extended decking on level 1, hall carpets replaced. NEW owner has made many improvements to the furnishings and decor! :-)

Family Time at the Beach

July 2016
, Patchogue, NY United States

Overall
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
2
Property condition
4

For my family it worked out well. Although the beach travel to and from the house kept us from any unnecessary trips - returning to Corolla for groceries on only 2 occasions. So we occupied our time with beach and pool activities

Best vacation ever!

July 2016
, DOWNINGTOWN, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was great, really nice and clean, we got to enjoy watching the wild horses come up to the house every day. Laura and David were a pleasure to deal with and provided many tips and suggestions. There is a 3 min walk to the beach and if you wake up early you can be alone on the beach enjoying the sunrise with the wild horses.

Vacation

May 2016
, Pataskala, OH United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Loved the house and the location. It was a great experience.

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The Weathervane

The Weathervane. Beautifully outfitted semi-oceanfront lovely views 4x4

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1966 Sandfiddler Rd
27927 Carova , NC
United States
36° 29' 36.0636" N, 75° 51' 28.3716" W
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The Weathervane

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Fantastic Getaway! Spectacular Ocean & Sunset Views!

Reviewed by Michael M. on 2024-10-22
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The Weathervane is an absolute gem in the heart of the Carova/Corolla 4x4 beach. My wife and I chose it to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary and could not have booked a more perfect location! �� The wild horses stopped by almost everyday - an absolute treat to just watch them from both the second & third floor decks. The screened in porch off the living room is THE spot to watch the sunset. We were wowed by a different, awe inspiring sunset each evening. ⛅️ The owners are fantastic! They are very quick to reply and very friendly. The Weathervane has newer appliances, a very well appointed kitchen and fantastic water quality for the 4x4 area. We will 100% be back!
Manager response on 2024-11-14 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
That "We will 100% be back" has us smiling!! The Weathervane really is a gem. The owners have a very serious maintenance regimen that makes the house feel new even though it is probably about 7! Everything gets cleaned and oiled every year, and typically a new and exciting piece of furniture or art shows up! We hope you will return and make your visit an annual "anniversary gift" to each other! What a nice way to celebrate!

Wonderful

Reviewed by Unknown on 2024-07-31
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The best experience. saw horses everyday and dolphins everyday jumping in the water.

2023 Carova Time

Reviewed by Jennifer D. on 2023-10-31
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we had a wonderful time with wonderful weather this year ~ thank you for sharing your lovely home
Manager response on 2023-11-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We're glad you love "The Weathervane" so much. Isn't this your THIRD year there? It must be keeper!! We love our returning guests. Hope to see you for year number four!! :-)

Great Family Vacation!

Reviewed by Teresa B. on 2023-08-04
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We had a wonderful stay! The home was perfect for our family of six. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Looking forward to next year!
Manager response on 2023-08-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you are returning. The Weathervane is PERFECT for your family size. The views are pretty spectacular too! The outfitting at this home is really above bar. So glad you enjoy a nice kitchen. See you next year!!!

Great Week in Paradise

Reviewed by Megan P. on 2023-08-25
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Couldn't have asked for a better week or a better location
Manager response on 2023-09-06 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
GREAT weather. GREAT location. GREAT house. Great fun! :-)

Best vacation ever!

Reviewed by Lauren M. on 2023-09-25
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This was the first time to the Outer Banks, and it was perfect. The house was in a fantastic location. We couldn't have asked for more. Laura at Corova Cottages was so attentive, and sweet!
She was available whenever I had a question, and made me feel so welcomed. Everything was clean, and tidy. The views were amazing. Wild Spanish horses all around the house almost every day. Everyone was so friendly.
My husband and I hope rlto be back sooner than later.
Thank you again! ❤️
Manager response on 2023-09-26 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice words!! The Weathervane really is a great vacation home. The location is perfect, just a short walk over the dune to the ocean and on a really wide section of beach! The horses love this part of Carova. They visit pretty often as evidenced by their gifts! ;-) Hope you will make it back "sooner rather than later".

Family vacation

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-07-27
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Had a great family vacation. Was a little bit of a drive up the beach from the end of the paved road but it is well worth it. The house has a nice layout and fit our needs very well. Recommend.
Thanks

Fabulous Trip

Reviewed by Eric M. on 2021-10-28
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This was our third time staying at the Weathervane, and it was another fantastic trip. The home has all you need to unplug, relax, and enjoy your time in this beautiful area. We saw horses around the property every day, and across the street nibbling grass on the dunes with the ocean waves and blue sky in the background. We had a gorgeous full moon during our stay, and watching it rise over the ocean with red to orange coloring was magical. The sunrises with the orange, pink, and purple variations weren't too shabby either. Great stay!!!

Definitely hope to spend a week at this house again

Reviewed by Jennifer D. on 2021-11-09
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After 32 years of coming to the Outerbanks - we started in Duck moved up to Corolla and finally the last few years in Pine Island - we wanted to experience Carova and the 4x4 experience

I would say the only 'getting use to' part was all the vehicles and having to watch the traffic at times

Great Hose!

Reviewed by Georgia W. on 2022-08-02
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Everything was so nice and clean upon arrival. The home was nicely decorated and really comfortable. We all really enjoyed our stay!

Great Location

Reviewed by Karena M. on 2022-08-03
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Overall, a great experience. House was clean and orderly and property manager was fantastic to communicate with.

Great vacation

Reviewed by Emily W. on 2022-07-28
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The Weathervane was the perfect size for our family of six and two pups. We love to cook so I really appreciated that the kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil and appliance you could possibly need (no Keurig, but there is a standard coffeemaker). The screened in deck area catches the breeze in the morning and evening and is almost always shady, great for coffee in the morning and dinner at night. There is a group of horses that hangs out in this neighborhood and they were in the yard and in the slightly wooded lot next door every morning. This house is a cozy little gem and we will be back. Don't hesitate to book it. I enjoyed working with Laura and David at Carova Cottages at well. They were professional and very helpful.

Great home

Reviewed by William M. on 2022-09-25
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The only thing I would recommend would be a roll of toilet paper for each of bathrooms. First time I’ve stayed anywhere that there wasn’t toilet paper. Everything else was great. The Fully stocked kitchen was great.

Excellent

Reviewed by Unknown on 2022-05-11
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Great house, perfect location, wonderful week!

Fam. vacation

Reviewed by Jantina T. on 2018-05-15
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Nice to be close to the beach. Everything in the house was there. enough bedrooms for everybody.
Manager response on 2018-05-20 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
This home is beautifully decorated, well maintained and SPOTLESS. I spoke to the guest about the rating of four for the cleanliness, and she said she later realized that the sand on the floor was just because the wind blows stuff in. :-) VERY much so!! Sand is one of the draws of the beach but it is also the curse.... the stuff is EVERYWHERE! ;-)

OBX trip Sept 2018 (Florance Evacuation week)

Reviewed by Douglas H. on 2018-09-20
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House was great, having to leave not so much. Offering the guests an optional Travel Insurance for a mandatory Hurricane Evacuation would be a great thing to add on. Not sure if you offered this at time of my booking the house or not.
Manager response on 2018-09-22 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
What a tough week the Florence week was... :-( We actually do offer travel insurance at the time of booking. It is offered during the reservation process and you must accept or decline it before you can make a payment. Additionally, it is available for purchase up to the day before you arrive but you must purchase it BEFORE a storm is named in order to be covered for any evacuation due to that storm. We are so sorry FLORENCE took your vacation week. It was a stressful situation for everyone. But it was good we evacuated. If it had not shifted course, we would have been in harms way for sure.

Beautiful Beach Experience

Reviewed by Jennifer G. on 2018-07-13
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Well equipped, clean, beautiful home. Great location, very peaceful. It was even better than expected. We saw horses everyday, most times without even having to leave the porch. The management company is so easy to work with. This was our first time renting a home and it could not have gone more smoothly.
Manager response on 2018-07-13 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. The horses are spectacular aren't they? I have lived here for quite some time and never tire of watching them. We'd love to have you return to The Weathervane.

Perfect

Reviewed by Unknown on 2018-08-11
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House and location was perfect for family of 5
Manager response on 2018-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
And your STELLAR housekeeping skills made me wonder if you had even been there! THANKS for making such a slight impact on The Weathervane! We would be very pleased to have you come again!

Loved the Weathervane

Reviewed by Unknown on 2018-09-28
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We have visited the OBX for 19 years, and this was by far the cleanest and most updated house we have ever stayed in. It also had very comfortable furniture. It's an easy walk to the beach (just minutes), and we viewed horses daily. We loved being able to take our 2 labs, too. The open deck, screened porch, and telescope were bonuses. The owner has thought of everything- labeling light switches, an emergency kit, great pots and pans, surveillance cameras outside for safety, etc. We truly felt at home! Laura and the owner were kind to us. We highly recommend this cozy and clean home to small families/couples!

Beautiful Home

Reviewed by Frank C. on 2019-07-09
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The Weathervane is such a beautiful home, great location and great views. This was 6th trip to the 4x4 and one of the nicest, well kept homes we've stayed in. Perfect size for our family of four and our lab Sid. The screened porch was great in the evening or morning for coffee. Laura with Carova Cottages responded quickly to all inquiries prior to our stay. We had one small issue once we arrived where some wasps started to build a nest and she promptly brought over spray. She was going to spray but I wanted to do it at night while they were on the nest to make sure they would not come back. We can't wait to return!
Manager response on 2019-07-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
What a nice review. THANK YOU! We would love to have you return. :-)

The Weathervane review from Massachusetts Travelers

Reviewed by Dennis L. on 2019-08-17
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We loved our stay and Carova. We really didn’t know what to expect about the access on the beach, but after arriving and figuring everything out it was pretty simple. It is definitely on of the most relaxing and family orientated trips we have ever had. We didn’t wear shoes for days, we were constantly walking in sand.
Manager response on 2019-08-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
I LOVE that the shoes were OFF! LOL. Sand makes your feet nice and soft.. think natural pedicure! ANYWAY, we are glad you had such a great family trip. I hope you and your family will return!

2nd Year

Reviewed by Frank C. on 2020-06-19
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We stayed at Weathervane two years in a row now and we love this house, it's location and the service from Carova Cottages. To be honest, the house was just as it was last year (minus the couple of wasps that tried to build a nest), well kept and clean. We can't wait to return!
Manager response on 2020-06-23 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
And we can't wait to have you. THANKS so much for your care of The Weathervane. We LOVE our repeat guests! :-)

Relax to the max

Reviewed by Unknown on 2020-06-06
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The Weathervane, rented through Carova Cottages, was a great experience. The booking process was fantastic and the customer support we received from Laura on our endless questions was by far the beat I’ve had when booking in the OBX. The house is incredibly well appointed with a spectacular view of the ocean. We saw so much wildlife, dolphins, crabs, and of course the wild horses. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Manager response on 2020-06-10 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks for staying at The Weathervane. It really is so well outfitted, you don't want for anything! You all did a GREAT job.. leaving it in such good shape. Thank you! Please come again!

Unique and restful week

Reviewed by Christy A. on 2020-08-25
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Our week in Carova was wonderful. The house was very well maintained and comfortable, with a beautiful view of the ocean. We had plenty of space for our family of four. The screened in porch was well used for our meals and horse-watching in the morning. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our own meals. The property manager was a life-saver. When we had an issue with our Jeep on the morning of check out, she came to the house and helped us. She also gave excellent directions on how to navigate driving on the beach. I would absolutely rent here again.
Manager response on 2020-08-28 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much for your nice review. This home is such a gem. The owners have impeccable taste and it shows! So glad you enjoyed your stay and please come again. :-)

Completely relaxing!

Reviewed by Unknown on 2020-10-08
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The Weathervane is a beautiful, well maintained and a very clean house. It offered everything one needs for a weeks vacation. The house is perfectly situated for an amazing view of the sunrise and the moon over the ocean at night. The horses stroll through many times during the day and night. You can never grow tired of watching them. It's a perfect house for a couple or small family.
The management company is great too. Laura is very easy to work with and was very quick with her responses with any questions I had. Overall it was a great experience, great house and looking forward to next year!

Fantastic Week at The Weathervane

Reviewed by Eric M. on 2021-05-11
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We stayed at The Weathervane in September 2020 and loved the home and area so much we booked again for May 2021. The home is near two drive-outs to the beach and has a great view of the ocean from all the decks. The home is very comfortable, with all the cookware, dishes, and utensils you need to enjoy a week "up the beach away from town". Great place to relax, unwind, and watch/listen to the ocean, waves breaking, breeze blowing, and see the local wildlife.
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS so much for your nice review. We are so glad you returned and we hope you will come again!!!

Weathervane

Reviewed by Courtney S. on 2021-07-25
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We couldn’t be happier with our stay and wonderful hospitality of the owner. It’s our second year in a row in the same house, and we plan to continue the tradition.

Perfect getaway

Reviewed by Unknown on 2021-05-25
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We had an amazing experience staying at the Weathervane. The house is well appointed. We cooked most evenings and the kitchen had everything we needed. We saw horses around the house almost every day. Having a little one with us it was nice to be able to put everything we needed in the car and drive over to the beach. The only concern I had was having a little one and cars driving on the beach. I felt like i had to always be on gaurd but for the most part everyone seemed cautious as they drove. Overall it was a great vacation!!!this was our daughters first trip to the beach. She loved it so we will likely be back!
Manager response on 2021-06-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thanks so much. Driving on the beach is definitely a double edged sword. We like to take all the gear out too and then set our car up as a base of operation so the cars that are driving by see our car and go behind. For the most part, people are cautious and obey the 15mph speed limit. But I can see how having a young one makes the cars going by more difficult. ALWAYS watching is the opposite of relaxing!! ;-) There is section of the beach where cars are directed behind the folks sitting on the beach between 9 and 5. Maybe that part will be more relaxing until the kids get bigger. I do hope you will come again!

A Lovely Place to Recharge

Reviewed by Samantha L. on 2021-04-28
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We spent a week at The Weathervane looking for a place to recharge and reconnect. The house proved to be the perfect location for exactly that. Being in the 4x4 area automatically reduced the hustle and bustle, giving a great feeling of escape. Also, the house seemed to have the right amenities for a low key beach retreat. We found that having ample outdoor deck space, beautiful views, a scrabble board, and a great kitchen for cooking outweighed the limited TV channels, temporary construction next door, and the short walk to the beach. One of our favorite things, that is unique to this house, was the outdoor telescope on the top deck. It is one thing to see a ship or dolphin on the horizon, but it’s another thing to view it close up through such a fun amenity. This is definitely something fun that only the Weathervane seems to offer and everyone will just love. This house was also in the perfect location for viewing wild horses! On the days we did want to venture back to the paved roads, the drive was not too far (although not always fun if you aren’t used to driving in the sand). However, those drives were limited as we found very few reasons to leave The Weathervane. A few additional details to note: you can see and hear the ocean from this house, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook, dogs will drink the water but I recommend bringing bottled for people, the recycling center is just a few blocks away, there are 2 nearby beach access roads, and this house requires the use of stairs (we lovingly carried an older dog up and down them all week). To top it all off, Laura was so easy to work with. She answered all of our questions and really made booking and traveling to the house so simple. Emails and signage in the house were clear, everything was as pictured, and the whole process was just such a cinch. I can easily recommend The Weathervane, and actually already have!
Manager response on 2021-05-25 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Such a nice review!!! THANK you for mentioning all the things we love about The Weathervane! That telescope really is a lot of fun. Particularly if you also follow the marine traffic app, showing which ships you may be seeing out on the ocean, where they are from and where they are headed. What an interesting thing for a landlubber to investigate! LOVE that kitchen almost as much!! :-) We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again!!

3rd Time's a Charm

Reviewed by Frank C. on 2021-06-08
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The fact that I am reviewing this home for the third time in three seasons should say a lot. This is a newer home and very well kept in a great location. There's horses around almost daily. Carova Cottages is very easy to deal with. We've been coming for almost ten years and this is the first house we've stayed at more than once.
Manager response on 2021-06-09 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
That is a nice testament to the house and to the owners who put so much love and attention into it! The Weathervane continues to feel brand new even though it is approaching four. If only we could turn back time for ourselves like that!! LOL. Ok, sorry. It was just wishful thinking!

Terrific House

Reviewed by Matthew P. on 2017-08-08
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The house was perfect. New, well constructed, clean and nicely furnished. Management company was also very easy to work with. I would absolutely stay here again. Very relaxing and lots of horses.
Manager response on 2017-08-08 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANKS Matt. The owners of The Weathervane have done a great job furnishing it, adding nice touches throughout. It is comfortable and inviting. Watching the horses is exciting, particularly when they get frisky. I never tire of watching them play. We hope you will come and visit again soon,

A Great Vacation off the Main Path

Reviewed by Mark M. on 2017-05-11
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The Weathervane cottage was ideal for the both of us and our two small Chihuahua dogs. Sure enjoyed the fantastic ocean views, and loved to watch the horses. It was great to relax with the sounds of the ocean. We enjoyed walking the sand dune roads as well as the beach. It was also great to be able to park on the beach and fish. The house was in a great location and driving off road to get there was an experience in itself. The house was in excellent shape, new and very clean!!! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay very much. In fact it was hard to leave. Laura, the Property Manager was very helpful during the rental process, very nice and readily available after we got there for any questions or concerns we had. Of all our vacations to the Outer Banks this was difinitely our best!! We would recommend the Weathervane to anyone and can't wait to come back.

Manager response on 2017-05-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Hi Mark. THANK you so much for the awesome review. This brand NEW home doesn't disappoint! You did such a great job when leaving, it was hard to tell you were even there! Please come and stay again.

Best spent family time in a beautiful place!

Reviewed by Megan F. on 2017-07-18
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The home was cozy, clean, decorated well and had everything you'd need for the week! We had a great time, the beach was beautiful and the house is a close walk to the beach and beautiful views of the ocean. We'd stay again.
Manager response on 2017-07-18 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for your nice review. This home is pretty much perfect. The owner has thought of everything! Come back soon!

Beautiful house with fantastic views!

Reviewed by Kerri C. on 2017-08-29
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The Weathervane was the 5th house we have stayed in in OBX and it was the BEST! The house was clean and had all the conveniences needed. The Memory Foam beds provided the BEST nights sleep ever (I want to get one at home now).
The views of the ocean from the house and deck were amazing.
The layout of the house was perfect for our family and we highly recommend The Weathervane to all!
OBX is the best place to vacation and this house was perfect!
Manager response on 2017-08-30 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
SO GLAD you liked your vacation at The Weathervane. The owners have lovingly planned and implemented every detail! Nothing was left undone and it shows. COME AGAIN SOON!

Great Vacation Away from it all

Reviewed by Gus D. on 2017-08-15
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This Rental is in an ideal location with a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. Property is well kept. Very Clean new rental. Lots of room, TV is every bedroom. Beach is stunning. Wild Horses all over the beach, horses in the yard of the house. This place is an amazing getaway.
Manager response on 2017-08-16 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
THANK you for pointing out The Weathervane's strong point. It is an AMAZING GETAWAY!

Beautiful home

Reviewed by Bradley S. on 2017-10-12
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Second year in a row dealing with tropical storm conditions on my vacation in Carova but I'll have to say the homes and assistance from Laura have been exceptional . The Weathervane is perfect for a small family or couple. From the comfort of the beds to the great location, you quickly feel at home soon after you arrive. Immaculate home, I highly recommend!
Manager response on 2017-10-15 - Response from Carova Cottages LLC
Thank you for the nice review. We agree that The Weathervane is a VERY comfortable spot. Each room invites you to relax in the tranquility. Even the tropical storm conditions can be negated! :-) You are due some good weather for next year, see you then!

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THE WEATHERVANE Private POOL! 3 night min, flexible check-in day, 4x4, pets

Unit Code: WV

The Weathervane

The Weathervane. Beautifully outfitted semi-oceanfront lovely views 4x4
Be the first guests to swim in the NEW POOL!! Three night stays available!! Flexible check in day! So many simple pleasures await you in The Weathervane. Wake to the beautiful sunrise and pounding surf. Step out on the deck with that first cup of coffee. Touch the moon glade just steps from your front door. This is Relaxation!! What fun to use the outdoor telescope in this lovely semi-oceanfront (2nd row) home, situated in a very quiet section of the 4x4 beach. Located just 7 miles north of the end of the hard road and nestled between two wildlife preserves, your shoulders will drop as soon as you pull in. The serenity on this part of the beach is amazing. Watch the breakers from the nicely stocked kitchen in this reverse floor plan home. You may even see some brown pelicans fly by as you sip your coffee. Spend your morning on the screened in porch watching the wild horses. You may also spot foxes, bunnies, deer or black hogs. (They are here but are elusive!) Wildlife abounds on the beach as well with all kinds of bird and fish, shellfish and mollusks. Shelling is a favorite pastime, not to mention fishing and swimming. Leashed pets are allowed on the beach so you can bring your dog and enjoy the day. Setting up is easy since you will be able to take your gear to the beach in your car. You can even park on the beach and use it as a base of operation. Two beach parking passes are provided for guest use... so no extra expense with our homes!! Forgot something? … no worries, since the house is just steps away. Everything is better at the beach, including sleeping! Two of the three bedrooms have memory foam queen beds, flat screen smart tv’s and private access to the second level deck. The third bedroom has a flat screen smart tv and a duo-bunk bed (double bed lower and twin bed upper, also memory foam). This home has plenty of room for a small family, but will also suit for a couple who just need to get away from it all. If you are not familiar with Carova Beach, you will be enchanted with the excitement of driving on the beach, witnessing wildlife in its natural habitat and being separated from the masses. Or maybe you already know how exhilarating it is to wake up to the pounding surf, neighing horses and the prospect of another beautiful day on the beach. It is the experience of a lifetime… make it even more special with a relaxing stay at Weathervane. You must have a "four wheel drive” ( 4x4 ) vehicle to access this home. See more at: Inventory • private pool being installed for the 2025 season! • Fully stocked kitchen • Pillows, blankets, and bedspreads provided. Sheets/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 • Park style BBQ Grill (charcoal) • Beach chairs (five) • No smoking in this home ANY DAY Check In - 4 wheel drive required - extra fee for Linens and Towels - approximately 6.5 miles up the 4x4 beach Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach will be provided for guest use. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. 2 pets max will be considered. No cats Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:
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Fantastic Getaway! Spectacular Ocean & Sunset Views!

October 2024
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The Weathervane is an absolute gem in the heart of the Carova/Corolla 4x4 beach. My wife and I chose it to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary and could not have booked a more perfect location! The wild horses stopped by almost everyday - an absolute treat to just watch them from both the second & third floor decks. The screened in porch off the living room is THE spot to watch the sunset. We were wowed by a different, awe inspiring sunset each evening. ⛅️ The owners are fantastic! They are very quick to reply and very friendly. The Weathervane has newer appliances, a very well appointed kitchen and fantastic water quality for the 4x4 area. We will 100% be back!

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That "We will 100% be back" has us smiling!! The Weathervane really is a gem. The owners have a very serious maintenance regimen that makes the house feel new even though it is probably about 7! Everything gets cleaned and oiled every year, and typically a new and exciting piece of furniture or art shows up!

We hope you will return and make your visit an annual "anniversary gift" to each other! What a nice way to celebrate!

Wonderful

July 2024
, Hurricane, WV US

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The best experience. saw horses everyday and dolphins everyday jumping in the water.

2023 Carova Time

October 2023
, SHICKSHINNY, PA United States

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we had a wonderful time with wonderful weather this year ~ thank you for sharing your lovely home

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We're glad you love "The Weathervane" so much. Isn't this your THIRD year there? It must be keeper!!

We love our returning guests. Hope to see you for year number four!! :-)

Best vacation ever!

September 2023
, Sussex, NJ United States

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This was the first time to the Outer Banks, and it was perfect. The house was in a fantastic location. We couldn't have asked for more. Laura at Corova Cottages was so attentive, and sweet!
She was available whenever I had a question, and made me feel so welcomed. Everything was clean, and tidy. The views were amazing. Wild Spanish horses all around the house almost every day. Everyone was so friendly.
My husband and I hope rlto be back sooner than later.
Thank you again! ❤️

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Thanks so much for your nice words!! The Weathervane really is a great vacation home. The location is perfect, just a short walk over the dune to the ocean and on a really wide section of beach!

The horses love this part of Carova. They visit pretty often as evidenced by their gifts! ;-)

Hope you will make it back "sooner rather than later".

Great Family Vacation!

July 2023
, Cooksville , MD United States

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Property condition
5

We had a wonderful stay! The home was perfect for our family of six. Clean, spacious and well equipped. Looking forward to next year!

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you are returning. The Weathervane is PERFECT for your family size. The views are pretty spectacular too!

The outfitting at this home is really above bar. So glad you enjoy a nice kitchen.

See you next year!!!

Great Week in Paradise

July 2023
, Downingtown, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

Couldn't have asked for a better week or a better location

Manager's Response

GREAT weather. GREAT location. GREAT house. Great fun! :-)

Great home

September 2022
, Minotola, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

The only thing I would recommend would be a roll of toilet paper for each of bathrooms. First time I’ve stayed anywhere that there wasn’t toilet paper. Everything else was great. The Fully stocked kitchen was great.

Great Location

July 2022
, Waterford, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Overall, a great experience. House was clean and orderly and property manager was fantastic to communicate with.

Great vacation

July 2022
, Kannapolis, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane was the perfect size for our family of six and two pups. We love to cook so I really appreciated that the kitchen was fully stocked with every utensil and appliance you could possibly need (no Keurig, but there is a standard coffeemaker). The screened in deck area catches the breeze in the morning and evening and is almost always shady, great for coffee in the morning and dinner at night. There is a group of horses that hangs out in this neighborhood and they were in the yard and in the slightly wooded lot next door every morning. This house is a cozy little gem and we will be back. Don't hesitate to book it. I enjoyed working with Laura and David at Carova Cottages at well. They were professional and very helpful.

Great Hose!

July 2022
, Grant Town, WV United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Everything was so nice and clean upon arrival. The home was nicely decorated and really comfortable. We all really enjoyed our stay!

Excellent

April 2022
, Bennington, VT United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Great house, perfect location, wonderful week!

Fabulous Trip

October 2021
, Arden , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4

This was our third time staying at the Weathervane, and it was another fantastic trip. The home has all you need to unplug, relax, and enjoy your time in this beautiful area. We saw horses around the property every day, and across the street nibbling grass on the dunes with the ocean waves and blue sky in the background. We had a gorgeous full moon during our stay, and watching it rise over the ocean with red to orange coloring was magical. The sunrises with the orange, pink, and purple variations weren't too shabby either. Great stay!!!

Definitely hope to spend a week at this house again

October 2021
, SHICKSHINNY, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

After 32 years of coming to the Outerbanks - we started in Duck moved up to Corolla and finally the last few years in Pine Island - we wanted to experience Carova and the 4x4 experience

I would say the only 'getting use to' part was all the vehicles and having to watch the traffic at times

Family vacation

July 2021
, Berwick , PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Had a great family vacation. Was a little bit of a drive up the beach from the end of the paved road but it is well worth it. The house has a nice layout and fit our needs very well. Recommend.
Thanks

Weathervane

July 2021
, Indiana, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We couldn’t be happier with our stay and wonderful hospitality of the owner. It’s our second year in a row in the same house, and we plan to continue the tradition.

3rd Time's a Charm

May 2021
, Brownsburg, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The fact that I am reviewing this home for the third time in three seasons should say a lot. This is a newer home and very well kept in a great location. There's horses around almost daily. Carova Cottages is very easy to deal with. We've been coming for almost ten years and this is the first house we've stayed at more than once.

Manager's Response

That is a nice testament to the house and to the owners who put so much love and attention into it! The Weathervane continues to feel brand new even though it is approaching four. If only we could turn back time for ourselves like that!! LOL. Ok, sorry. It was just wishful thinking!

Perfect getaway

May 2021
, Asbury, WV United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We had an amazing experience staying at the Weathervane. The house is well appointed. We cooked most evenings and the kitchen had everything we needed. We saw horses around the house almost every day. Having a little one with us it was nice to be able to put everything we needed in the car and drive over to the beach. The only concern I had was having a little one and cars driving on the beach. I felt like i had to always be on gaurd but for the most part everyone seemed cautious as they drove. Overall it was a great vacation!!!this was our daughters first trip to the beach. She loved it so we will likely be back!

Manager's Response

Thanks so much. Driving on the beach is definitely a double edged sword. We like to take all the gear out too and then set our car up as a base of operation so the cars that are driving by see our car and go behind. For the most part, people are cautious and obey the 15mph speed limit. But I can see how having a young one makes the cars going by more difficult. ALWAYS watching is the opposite of relaxing!! ;-) There is section of the beach where cars are directed behind the folks sitting on the beach between 9 and 5. Maybe that part will be more relaxing until the kids get bigger. I do hope you will come again!

Fantastic Week at The Weathervane

May 2021
, Arden , NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4

We stayed at The Weathervane in September 2020 and loved the home and area so much we booked again for May 2021. The home is near two drive-outs to the beach and has a great view of the ocean from all the decks. The home is very comfortable, with all the cookware, dishes, and utensils you need to enjoy a week "up the beach away from town". Great place to relax, unwind, and watch/listen to the ocean, waves breaking, breeze blowing, and see the local wildlife.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your nice review.

We are so glad you returned and we hope you will come again!!!

A Lovely Place to Recharge

April 2021
, Knoxville, TN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We spent a week at The Weathervane looking for a place to recharge and reconnect. The house proved to be the perfect location for exactly that. Being in the 4x4 area automatically reduced the hustle and bustle, giving a great feeling of escape. Also, the house seemed to have the right amenities for a low key beach retreat. We found that having ample outdoor deck space, beautiful views, a scrabble board, and a great kitchen for cooking outweighed the limited TV channels, temporary construction next door, and the short walk to the beach. One of our favorite things, that is unique to this house, was the outdoor telescope on the top deck. It is one thing to see a ship or dolphin on the horizon, but it’s another thing to view it close up through such a fun amenity. This is definitely something fun that only the Weathervane seems to offer and everyone will just love. This house was also in the perfect location for viewing wild horses! On the days we did want to venture back to the paved roads, the drive was not too far (although not always fun if you aren’t used to driving in the sand). However, those drives were limited as we found very few reasons to leave The Weathervane. A few additional details to note: you can see and hear the ocean from this house, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook, dogs will drink the water but I recommend bringing bottled for people, the recycling center is just a few blocks away, there are 2 nearby beach access roads, and this house requires the use of stairs (we lovingly carried an older dog up and down them all week). To top it all off, Laura was so easy to work with. She answered all of our questions and really made booking and traveling to the house so simple. Emails and signage in the house were clear, everything was as pictured, and the whole process was just such a cinch. I can easily recommend The Weathervane, and actually already have!

Manager's Response

Such a nice review!!! THANK you for mentioning all the things we love about The Weathervane! That telescope really is a lot of fun. Particularly if you also follow the marine traffic app, showing which ships you may be seeing out on the ocean, where they are from and where they are headed. What an interesting thing for a landlubber to investigate! LOVE that kitchen almost as much!! :-)

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again!!

Completely relaxing!

September 2020
, Parsippany , NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane is a beautiful, well maintained and a very clean house. It offered everything one needs for a weeks vacation. The house is perfectly situated for an amazing view of the sunrise and the moon over the ocean at night. The horses stroll through many times during the day and night. You can never grow tired of watching them. It's a perfect house for a couple or small family.
The management company is great too. Laura is very easy to work with and was very quick with her responses with any questions I had. Overall it was a great experience, great house and looking forward to next year!

Unique and restful week

July 2020
, Lewisville, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Our week in Carova was wonderful. The house was very well maintained and comfortable, with a beautiful view of the ocean. We had plenty of space for our family of four. The screened in porch was well used for our meals and horse-watching in the morning. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our own meals. The property manager was a life-saver. When we had an issue with our Jeep on the morning of check out, she came to the house and helped us. She also gave excellent directions on how to navigate driving on the beach. I would absolutely rent here again.

Manager's Response

Thanks so much for your nice review. This home is such a gem. The owners have impeccable taste and it shows! So glad you enjoyed your stay and please come again. :-)

2nd Year

June 2020
, Brownsburg, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We stayed at Weathervane two years in a row now and we love this house, it's location and the service from Carova Cottages. To be honest, the house was just as it was last year (minus the couple of wasps that tried to build a nest), well kept and clean. We can't wait to return!

Manager's Response

And we can't wait to have you. THANKS so much for your care of The Weathervane. We LOVE our repeat guests! :-)

Relax to the max

May 2020
, HENRICO, VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane, rented through Carova Cottages, was a great experience. The booking process was fantastic and the customer support we received from Laura on our endless questions was by far the beat I’ve had when booking in the OBX. The house is incredibly well appointed with a spectacular view of the ocean. We saw so much wildlife, dolphins, crabs, and of course the wild horses. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Manager's Response

Thanks for staying at The Weathervane. It really is so well outfitted, you don't want for anything!

You all did a GREAT job.. leaving it in such good shape. Thank you! Please come again!

The Weathervane review from Massachusetts Travelers

August 2019
, Salisbury, MA US

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4

We loved our stay and Carova. We really didn’t know what to expect about the access on the beach, but after arriving and figuring everything out it was pretty simple. It is definitely on of the most relaxing and family orientated trips we have ever had. We didn’t wear shoes for days, we were constantly walking in sand.

Manager's Response

I LOVE that the shoes were OFF! LOL. Sand makes your feet nice and soft.. think natural pedicure!

ANYWAY, we are glad you had such a great family trip. I hope you and your family will return!

Beautiful Home

June 2019
, Brownsburg, IN United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane is such a beautiful home, great location and great views. This was 6th trip to the 4x4 and one of the nicest, well kept homes we've stayed in. Perfect size for our family of four and our lab Sid. The screened porch was great in the evening or morning for coffee. Laura with Carova Cottages responded quickly to all inquiries prior to our stay. We had one small issue once we arrived where some wasps started to build a nest and she promptly brought over spray. She was going to spray but I wanted to do it at night while they were on the nest to make sure they would not come back. We can't wait to return!

Manager's Response

What a nice review. THANK YOU! We would love to have you return. :-)

Loved the Weathervane

September 2018
, Jefferson Hills, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have visited the OBX for 19 years, and this was by far the cleanest and most updated house we have ever stayed in. It also had very comfortable furniture. It's an easy walk to the beach (just minutes), and we viewed horses daily. We loved being able to take our 2 labs, too. The open deck, screened porch, and telescope were bonuses. The owner has thought of everything- labeling light switches, an emergency kit, great pots and pans, surveillance cameras outside for safety, etc. We truly felt at home! Laura and the owner were kind to us. We highly recommend this cozy and clean home to small families/couples!

Loved the Weathervane

September 2018
, Jefferson Hills, PA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have visited the OBX for 19 years, and this was by far the cleanest and most updated house we have ever stayed in. It also had very comfortable furniture. It's an easy walk to the beach (just minutes), and we viewed horses daily. We loved being able to take our 2 labs, too. The open deck, screened porch, and telescope were bonuses. The owner has thought of everything- labeling light switches, an emergency kit, great pots and pans, surveillance cameras outside for safety, etc. We truly felt at home! Laura and the owner were kind to us. We highly recommend this cozy and clean home to small families/couples!

Loved the Weathervane

September 2018
, Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

We have visited the OBX for 19 years, and this was by far the cleanest and most updated house we have ever stayed in. It also had very comfortable furniture. It's an easy walk to the beach (just minutes), and we viewed horses daily. We loved being able to take our 2 labs, too. The open deck, screened porch, and telescope were bonuses. The owner has thought of everything- labeling light switches, an emergency kit, great pots and pans, surveillance cameras outside for safety, etc. We truly felt at home! Laura and the owner were kind to us. We highly recommend this cozy and clean home to small families/couples!

OBX trip Sept 2018 (Florance Evacuation week)

September 2018
, Pasadena , Maryland United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

House was great, having to leave not so much. Offering the guests an optional Travel Insurance for a mandatory Hurricane Evacuation would be a great thing to add on. Not sure if you offered this at time of my booking the house or not.

Manager's Response

What a tough week the Florence week was... :-( We actually do offer travel insurance at the time of booking. It is offered during the reservation process and you must accept or decline it before you can make a payment. Additionally, it is available for purchase up to the day before you arrive but you must purchase it BEFORE a storm is named in order to be covered for any evacuation due to that storm.

We are so sorry FLORENCE took your vacation week. It was a stressful situation for everyone. But it was good we evacuated. If it had not shifted course, we would have been in harms way for sure.

Perfect

July 2018
, New Hill, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

House and location was perfect for family of 5

Manager's Response

And your STELLAR housekeeping skills made me wonder if you had even been there! THANKS for making such a slight impact on The Weathervane! We would be very pleased to have you come again!

Beautiful Beach Experience

June 2018
, Apex, NC United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Well equipped, clean, beautiful home. Great location, very peaceful. It was even better than expected. We saw horses everyday, most times without even having to leave the porch. The management company is so easy to work with. This was our first time renting a home and it could not have gone more smoothly.

Manager's Response

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. The horses are spectacular aren't they? I have lived here for quite some time and never tire of watching them. We'd love to have you return to The Weathervane.

Fam. vacation

May 2018
, Jackson, Wyoming United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5

Nice to be close to the beach. Everything in the house was there. enough bedrooms for everybody.

Manager's Response

This home is beautifully decorated, well maintained and SPOTLESS. I spoke to the guest about the rating of four for the cleanliness, and she said she later realized that the sand on the floor was just because the wind blows stuff in. :-) VERY much so!! Sand is one of the draws of the beach but it is also the curse.... the stuff is EVERYWHERE! ;-)

Beautiful home

September 2017
, Mooresville, North Carolina United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

Second year in a row dealing with tropical storm conditions on my vacation in Carova but I'll have to say the homes and assistance from Laura have been exceptional . The Weathervane is perfect for a small family or couple. From the comfort of the beds to the great location, you quickly feel at home soon after you arrive. Immaculate home, I highly recommend!

Manager's Response

Thank you for the nice review. We agree that The Weathervane is a VERY comfortable spot. Each room invites you to relax in the tranquility. Even the tropical storm conditions can be negated! :-) You are due some good weather for next year, see you then!

Beautiful house with fantastic views!

August 2017
, Madison, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane was the 5th house we have stayed in in OBX and it was the BEST! The house was clean and had all the conveniences needed. The Memory Foam beds provided the BEST nights sleep ever (I want to get one at home now).
The views of the ocean from the house and deck were amazing.
The layout of the house was perfect for our family and we highly recommend The Weathervane to all!
OBX is the best place to vacation and this house was perfect!

Manager's Response

SO GLAD you liked your vacation at The Weathervane. The owners have lovingly planned and implemented every detail! Nothing was left undone and it shows. COME AGAIN SOON!

Great Vacation Away from it all

August 2017
, Mono, ontario Canada

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

This Rental is in an ideal location with a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. Property is well kept. Very Clean new rental. Lots of room, TV is every bedroom. Beach is stunning. Wild Horses all over the beach, horses in the yard of the house. This place is an amazing getaway.

Manager's Response

THANK you for pointing out The Weathervane's strong point. It is an AMAZING GETAWAY!

Terrific House

July 2017
, Glen Ridge, NJ United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The house was perfect. New, well constructed, clean and nicely furnished. Management company was also very easy to work with. I would absolutely stay here again. Very relaxing and lots of horses.

Manager's Response

THANKS Matt. The owners of The Weathervane have done a great job furnishing it, adding nice touches throughout. It is comfortable and inviting. Watching the horses is exciting, particularly when they get frisky. I never tire of watching them play. We hope you will come and visit again soon,

Best spent family time in a beautiful place!

July 2017
, Nokesville , VA United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The home was cozy, clean, decorated well and had everything you'd need for the week! We had a great time, the beach was beautiful and the house is a close walk to the beach and beautiful views of the ocean. We'd stay again.

Manager's Response

Thank you for your nice review. This home is pretty much perfect. The owner has thought of everything! Come back soon!

A Great Vacation off the Main Path

April 2017
, Washington CH, Ohio United States

Overall
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5

The Weathervane cottage was ideal for the both of us and our two small Chihuahua dogs. Sure enjoyed the fantastic ocean views, and loved to watch the horses. It was great to relax with the sounds of the ocean. We enjoyed walking the sand dune roads as well as the beach. It was also great to be able to park on the beach and fish. The house was in a great location and driving off road to get there was an experience in itself. The house was in excellent shape, new and very clean!!! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed our stay very much. In fact it was hard to leave. Laura, the Property Manager was very helpful during the rental process, very nice and readily available after we got there for any questions or concerns we had. Of all our vacations to the Outer Banks this was difinitely our best!! We would recommend the Weathervane to anyone and can't wait to come back.

Manager's Response

Hi Mark. THANK you so much for the awesome review. This brand NEW home doesn't disappoint! You did such a great job when leaving, it was hard to tell you were even there! Please come and stay again.

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