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Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach

Family-friendly vacation home in Corolla with a hot tub

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located within a 5-minute walk of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Outer Banks Beaches. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • False Cape State Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪hunters feast - ‬206 min drive
  • ‪Coffee In Corolla - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pearl's Bay-Villa - ‬209 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach

We invite you to put your toes in the sand and a beverage in your hand...Horse Inn Around is our little oasis where we escape to relax and enjoy a secluded beach vacation. We visit the area as often as we can and love it for it's peaceful laid back, away from it all atmosphere. Enjoy your complimentary (Horse Inn Around bottle of wine) while soaking in the serene hot tub under the twinkling stars.

Almost everything is new including: hot tub, wet bar and a fully stocked kitchen. There is a washer and dryer. Even a high chair for the little one.

A 4WD VEHICLE IS A MUST TO GET TO THIS PROPERTY. Seriously, You're going to drive 10 miles up the beach and LOVE EVERY SECOND OF IT!

**Linens (bedding and towels) can be provided for an additional fee or bring your own. Please advise at the time of booking.

**Pets welcome for an additional fee (more fun to bring with you and definitely most cost effective than boarding).

The location is a remote, wooded lot, where the horses love to roam and take shade from the sun. While private, you are just a short two-minute drive to the beach, where you can chose your favorite beach front parking spot and relax, look for sea shell treasures, maybe spot a school of dolphins or watch the horses play. Beach parking passes included.

Note: In Carova, there is a large dune that separates houses from the beachfront, so most vacationers choose to drive to the beach regardless if 50 feet or 1100 feet from the beach. It's part of the charm of Carova -one of the only beaches left in the USA that you can still drive and park on. No need to pack and unpack all of your beech stuff, all week! Why carry the cooler when your 4 wheel drive can do it for you.

You will see horses and more stars than we could all ever count!

Master BR, King; BR2, Queen; BR3, Queen; BR4, Two Twins
Two full baths, Two half baths
Kitchen stocked with pots, pans, dishes, flatware, crab pot, Keurig coffee maker, crock pot, blender, mixer and air fryer
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave beach passes on the table
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 3 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet deposit per dog $100

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Corolla, a short 10-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and also 5 minutes on foot from Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find False Cape State Park and False Cape Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a jetted bathtub, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies at Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach?

Yes, every accommodation at Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach comes with a balcony.

Horse Inn Around: Pet Friendly-so bring the whole family! Just 3 mins to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 121 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean roomy pet friendly quiet secluded all around amazing! We loved it we saw horses right at the house!! The beach drive was a challenge at night but still as breathtaking as it is in daylight! A unique adventure and we will be returning!Renee answered instantly and resolved what I needed!! The house has a hot tub which is also a bonus!! Very pretty up to date FULLY stocked with dishes/utensils! Love, love, love this place and we took our dog and she loved the beach and the beach is EVERYWHERE!!!Next time we will stay A LOT longer
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
All was GREAT!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsi B.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach House

Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callie Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
After 40 years of OBX vacations, we decided life’s too short, not 1 week, but 2! Horse Inn Around was the perfect choice for our group of 7 adults. The home was spotless, welcoming, and beautifully stocked. The welcome basket and bottle of wine were such thoughtful touches! We spent every day on the beach, and this home was the perfect retreat after long, sandy days. We had plenty of space to gather in the evenings, cook big family meals, and relax. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the living room was cozy with ample seating. A couple of suggestions: an extra fridge downstairs for drinks would be helpful (we brought an ice maker for our coolers), and an outdoor shower would be a great OBX classic touch. Rene and Dan were incredible hosts, responsive, kind, and proactive. Rene called before check-in to give us a heads-up about the washer & dryer needed replaced and kept us updated throughout the week. We saw the wild horses on the property twice and loved how the house felt tucked away, yet we could still hear the ocean. Whether you’re a group of adults or a family with kids, this home is a wonderful fit. The game room downstairs is perfect for families! Thank you, Rene & Dan, for sharing your home with us. It was exactly the vacation we needed!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was exactly how it was described! It's a beautiful home and a great location. Horses were seen! The beach ride to the house wasn't that great, so definitely get what you need before you go. Overall we would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Remote Beach Property

If you like a remote beach experience, this property is a great option. We set up on the beach, stayed all day, and regularly saw the wild horses on the dunes. The house was clean, comfortable, and we all slept well each night. We also enjoyed the hot tub!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer OBX June 2025

We had another great beach vacation on the 4x4 in the OBX! Weather was picture perfect. The ocean was clear and warm. Our hosts were very quick to respond to any questions we had, as well as quick to answer our call during our stay with a question. House was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

E G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great host

House was clean and well maintained. Host was very friendly and communicative. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house at the beach

Wonderful OBX experience with a cool house that allows you to park on the beach. We saw horses multiple times and the house had everything we needed. The lack of linens (sheets and towels) was odd, we don’t have some of the sheets for those size beds. But the place is remote so help is hard to find regarding cleaning and laundry so we get it. We travel a lot and it was just an unexpected quirk that got resolved for a fee. Just make sure you read the fine print. Overall a lovely home with great hosts and good communication. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

. D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Escape

Had a wonderful time at a very well maintained property with all the conviences and thoughtful touches of home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

janice s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

The house was so pretty with all it different sea decor I love seeing the horses would visit there again one day
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week on the beach

My family and I had a wonderful stay in North Carolina thanks to Rene and Dan. Their property is on a lovely piece of land behind the dune field. It's quiet and isolated from the loudest aspects of the beach, but a comfortable walk or drive to the surf. We enjoyed picnicking on the patio and relaxing, very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

HorseNAround

What a great place, I couldn't have asked for better. You have to see for yourself.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

Words cannot describe how wonderful this beach home is… Yes, I said home! My family and I enjoyed this place so much that we stayed another night, if it wasn’t for adult responsibility we would have stayed longer. The horses came right up to the house and walked the beach plenty of times, plus we got to see dolphins almost every day. The 4x4 beach was absolutely amazing and a great place to explore. We found the most beautiful shells on our morning and night walks. We definitely plan on making this apart of our new adventures in the futures. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete and Sarah B., Milan, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

OBX Vacation

We visited during the 4th of July week. Despite the business of OBX during this time, it was very relaxing out at the cottage. Everything was just as described in the listing, we have 4 small children and everyone was very happy. We arrived during a huge thunderstorm and found some water leaking in. Contacted the owners and they responded immediately. Probably the best VRBO experience we have had. Loved it! ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite and relaxing even with all the steps.. lol

The property is 3 or 4 'streets' back from the beach allowing for alot of peace and quiet. We were visited only once by one of the wild horses during our stay, which was fine. They roamed freely almost every day we were on the beach, especially in the evening. The top deck of the house allows for early morning sun bathing while waiting for the rest of the family to wake up and start there day. The kitchen was stocked with plenty if pots, pans, utensils and even some spices... The hosts were very respectful of our time in the house and let us know early in that someone would be stopping by with some products for the hot tub. All communications were timely and very friendly. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ashleigh F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you for letting us stay.

It’s a nice house. We love Corova!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the horses

We looked for the horses everyday with success and ease. We watched them play on the beach. We loved that the beach wasn't too crowded. The house was beautiful. Our family had such a great time we added an extra day to our stay. The hosts were very helpful with any questions we had as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Relaxing Getaway

Our group consisted of 4 adults, 2 teenagers and a 5 year old - plenty of room in the home for 7 people! Definitely air down your tires. I can’t stress this enough. In some sections the sand loose, and others more compact. Parents - this is a great learning experience for kids too! We had our teens help with airing down & up. Make sure you do your all grocery shopping before entering the beach access, and have a cooler handy for things that need to be refrigerated. Upon arriving at the 4WD beach access, we saw a lot of beautiful horses. As a bonus, we spotted a school of dolphins too! The beach is very clean and not crowded at all. Once getting to the house, we were very pleased! The home is clean, tastefully decorated and the kitchen is stocked well with cooking / dining needs ( pots, pans, utensils, plates, etc). The horses DO in fact come to the house! They roam the neighborhood early in the morning and are on the beach for the day by mid morning. The hot tub was an added bonus and a great way to end the day, after an evening of making s’mores in the fire pit. The stars truly pop at night, too. Definitely add a constellation app to your phone. All in all, we had an amazing 5 day vacation! We only left the 4WD section twice - once to do some souvenir shopping at Wings and the other to jet ski. The rest of the time we were either at the house or the beach. When we visit the OBX again, we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

This was a great holiday getaway. Property is exactly as seen in the pictures. We arrived to a clean, cool home with the air conditioning and ceiling fans on awaiting our arrival. Our daughter also appreciated the snack selection that was prepared as an arrival gift, a very nice touch. Thanks for a great time... and oh yes, the horses did visit us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine w.

Liked: Cleanliness

A big surprise

I had no idea I picked a location that we needed 4-wheeler drive to get to the house I am glad this adventure happened because I was forced to face some fears It was beautiful and the horses were all over...I would really like to go back but my fears might not let me
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

matt b.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed experience

I waited to leave a review to think on it a bit If you are looking for a relaxing beach this isnt it The only access to the house is the beach its a highway people driving 4 wide at 35mph on the beach wizzing by like its rush hour you cant relax. The beach is no where in sight of the house its way farther back in the wooded area if u didnt know u drove thier on the beach you wouldn't know it was thier. Second really disappointed in the cleanliness of the house especially for being shoulder season its very dirty it really needs a deep deep cleaning i know from previous stays at other places in busy season some things get missed its hard to be perfect in a short amount of time. The hot tub smelled like bleach maybe its the well water unsure.... also the water presssure is very very light in the shower which was not a great experience... the listing shows satellite tv i asked if it worked all that was avaliable was amazon tv u needed an account for and the tv in the living room area isnt smart enough to run netflix so tv options were limited.... positives we saw wild horses we had to drive and look for them but they are around..... all the places ive been im not sure i would go back for a beach vacation here it was not very relaxing..... also for being charged for cleaning and a dog fee for cleaning i expect a clean house.... we had something going on at home and were not enjoying the house so we decided to leave early.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024