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The Salty Dog

5.0000
(3 Reviews)

Capacity

4 Bedrooms
4 Bath
Sleeps 8

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About

**Detailed Description:**
Welcome to The Salty Dog — a brand new 2025 home nestled in the wild, unspoiled 4x4 section of Carova Beach on the Northern Outer Banks of North Carolina. With four bedrooms, three and a half baths, a private swimming pool, and sweeping ocean views from two levels of wraparound decking, this is the Carova vacation your family has been dreaming of.

A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required to reach The Salty Dog — and that's exactly what keeps this stretch of beach so special. No traffic, no crowds, just wide open Atlantic shoreline, star-filled skies, and the famous Corolla wild horses that frequently graze nearby. The Salty Dog sits approximately 6.5 miles up the 4x4 beach, as far from the hustle of everyday life as you can get.

**The Home**
Spread across three levels with 2,061 square feet, The Salty Dog sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably. The top floor king suite features an ensuite bath and private deck access — wake up to ocean views and the sound of the surf before heading up to the bright, open great room with incredible Atlantic vistas. The fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops and island seating is ready for multiple chefs, and the screened-in porch just off the kitchen is the perfect spot for morning coffee with the ocean breeze.

On the second level you'll find two queen bedrooms with deck access (one with ensuite bath), plus a fun bunk room with a triple twin set — great for kids. A full laundry room rounds out this level.

**Outside**
The private pool is open mid-May through end of September. Two levels of decking offer incredible Atlantic views, outdoor furniture, a charcoal BBQ grill, outdoor shower, and beach chairs for five. Two beach parking passes are included.

**Pets Welcome**
The Salty Dog welcomes up to two small/medium dogs (restrictions on age, weight, and breed apply). A per-pet fee and refundable security deposit are required. No cats please.

**Short Stays Available**
Three-night minimum stays are available in the spring and late fall — perfect for a quick beach escape that won't break the bank!

Linens and towels provided. No smoking. No graduation groups or events. Parking at the house is free and unlimited.

Features

Pets

  • pets considered

Location

  • 3rd row

View

  • dune/ partial ocean

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Our New Favorite Getaway!

August 2025
, Ross, CA United States

Overall
5

Our family has been vacationing in the Outer Banks for nearly 50 years, staying in places like Kitty Hawk, Duck, and Corolla. This was our first time in Carova—and we absolutely loved it. Both the home and the location exceeded our expectations.The Salty Dog is clearly built with quality in mind. From the granite countertops in the kitchen and mid-level mini-fridge to the solid wood doors, every detail feels intentional. The layout struck a perfect balance—plenty of room for the whole family to gather, with quiet corners to retreat to when a little space was needed. We especially loved the screened-in porch (perfect for our crab feast!), the outdoor shower, the private pool, and the well-stocked game cabinet that kept us entertained each evening. The spacious kitchen allowed our “chefs” to cook gourmet meals without ever missing out on the fun.The location was just as ideal. It was a quick and easy drive to the beach for our daily setup, and just a short walk back for anyone who needed a forgotten book, a cold drink, or some quiet time. Our favorite part of the day? After-dinner beach walks when the sand was cool and the crowds were gone.We highly recommend The Salty Dog and already plan to return next summer—hopefully for many summers to come.

Manager's Response

THANKS so much for your wonderful review!! You have managed to capture the essence of a vacation at the Salty Dog. I don't think there is anything else to say except thank you and please do come again!!

We highly recommend The Salty Dog!

July 2025
, Beaver, PA United States

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

We had a wonderful stay at this beach house, The Salty Dog! The home was exceptionally clean and felt like it was in brand new condition, which made settling in easy and comfortable (which we haven't always experienced in the past at other beach house's). The kitchen was well-equipped with most of what we needed for preparing meals, which came in handy as my brother and sister-in-law cooked up some amazing dishes (I helped a little, too!).

The location was ideal—close enough to the beach to hear the waves, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful and secluded. We especially loved the private pool, which we used almost every day. The screened-in section of the deck was our favorite hangout spot—it kept the bugs out and provided the perfect space to relax and enjoy the ocean air.

One of the most memorable parts of our trip was seeing wild horses every single day. It added such a unique touch to our time there that you probably cannot experience anywhere else.

Overall, this beach house was a perfect balance of comfort, nature, and relaxation. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a quiet Outer Banks escape!

The Salty Dog

July 2025
, East Liverpool , OH United States

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

We loved this beautiful home. Everything about this stay was perfect from the house, to the location, to all the little special things in the house. The property manager was extremely helpful in answering all our questions. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. We will definitely be back!