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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A beach with a horse standing on the sand near the water.
Smart TV
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

This vacation home places you next to Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and within 2 miles (3 km) of Carova Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carova Beach - 10 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Hammered Drunk Bar and Grill OBX - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪North End - ‬208 min drive
  • ‪Mc's bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬201 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach

Take a ride in your 4x4 down the gorgeous sand beach to our Beautiful Octopus Oasis here in Carova Beach, OBX! (4x4 is required to access this vacation paradise.)
Ready for fun? Pack up the fishing & picnic gear and head to the beach for the day. Swimming, Fishing & good old fashion family fun, WITH the OBX Wild Horses roaming down the beach, you and your family can create the most INCREDIBLE memories during your stay here!
Back at the Oasis you can enjoy the hot tub and watch as the horses at times make their way through the yard. We are on a dead end road so quiet relaxing nights are always on the menu! Cornhole, boardgames and other fun activities are ready for those summer nights!
The house has been totally renovated, all new furniture & appliances, linens and towels provided. Enjoy some much needed relaxation in our ORGANIC/chlorine FREE Hot tub on bottom floor next to the out door shower. 2-full kitchens, one on the bottom floor for ease of outdoor grilling & the main kitchen is on the 2nd floor, both fully stocked with everything you might need.

We also provide 2-Beach Parking Passes. THERE IS A FEE FOR LOST PASSES of $200 each pass.

We are a dog friendly rental only. The maxium number of dogs is two. The $50 pet fee is per dog per stay.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a kitchen island. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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, lock the doors, and return the keys
Improperly or unbagged trash will be charged at $75 per bag by the refuse company
Beach parking passes located on downstairs refrigerator must be returned at the end of your stay. If they are not the county charges for new ones…$200.00 Each fee if not returned
Please be courteous and treat my home with respect.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Before checking out remove sheets from used beds and put on floor in the room they came off of and put all dirty towels on the floor also.
Make sure all trash in put in the outside trash cans in bags.
For every hour of late check out there will. BE $100 per hour for late check out. Over two hours a full night will be charged.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a $50 pet fee per dog.

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 first aid kit and 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: 4:00 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Corolla, just steps from Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find Carova Beach and False Cape State Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach on Jul 31, 2026 start from $1,173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with 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 Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach good for couples?

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

Does Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all house.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach have connecting rooms available?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach?

Yes, every house at Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach comes with a patio.

Octopus Oasis, HORSES/ Sea Turtles 4x4 a must Pets OK. Jacuzzi. Carova Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property as described, we had a great time! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great. Everything was as described
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Great Stay/ Great location

Private stay/ clean house with plenty of beds to sleep in
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoEllen R.

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

Beautiful Clean Home!! Property Management Very Friendly!

Loved this home! Will be staying again! Very spacious and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aaron and Kim were fabulous! From personal escorts at high tide to trips bringing a grill and charcoal. All members of my party were beyond impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

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

Great house, great location

Location was amazing, the house was great..lots of space, clean, and it had everything we needed. Communication with the owners was perfect…we’ve never stayed anywhere with better communication, definitely makes for a good vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Family Vacation

We have a WONDERFUL time during our stay!! This vacation was absolutely amazing and the most peaceful one ever. From driving on the beach to seeing the wild horses in the back yard, we loved every single moment. The hosts were amazing, very friendly and helpful. Wished we could have stayed longer but we will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

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

Best experience of OBX to date

Overall best experience to date I’ve had at OBX. Raw and untamed, what I envisioned the island to be before heavy tourism and development. Wild horse encounters were more than you can count on two hands! Trent and Stephanie were helpful,prompt,and courteous.private and secluded .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin Raylene E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Corova beach nc

This was our first time renting a house on the beach anywhere. It was very secluded. There were a few issues, but I suspect any place like that has a few issues. So I guess you get what you paid for.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latishia Y.

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

Perfect Family Getaway on the 4x4 – Spacious, Peaceful & Close to the Beach!

We came over from the mainland (Currituck) to stay on the 4x4 beach for the long weekend with family, and this house was perfect for our crew. We had a group of adults and kids ranging from 8-16, and there was plenty of room for everyone—actually way more space than we expected!The layout was great: a bunk room and king bedroom on the bottom floor, a master king on the second, and then a king, queen, and two sets of bunk beds on the top floor. Everyone had space to spread out, and no one was on top of each other, which is saying a lot for a big group like ours.The location was one of our favorite parts—it’s farther north on the beach, which made it feel more peaceful and less crowded than the southern end. Super easy access to both the beach and the public boat ramp, which made our days full of fun and zero hassle.Overall, such a great house in a quiet, beautiful spot. We’d absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

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

Octopus Oasis

It’s the 1st vacation we’ve taken in years! Didn’t know what I was doing when booking , but it turned out to be amazing!!! Myself my kids and my mom all stayed. The owner was very helpful and made it a great vacation! Very helpful with everything. The house was great!!! It was exactly like described on Vrbo!!! I would definitely recommend! When it says “secluded “ they mean it!! Great vacation was had by all!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Weekend Getaway to Paradise

We stayed at Octopus Oasis for the weekend to celebrate our son graduating from high school. It was the perfect getaway. The house is beautiful & well maintained. The remoteness offered the tranquility we all needed to escape from the busyness of life & just reconnect with each other. The beach was only a 5-minute drive from the house. Loved being able to pack up & drive on the beach to spend a relaxing time without having to lug equipment through the sand. Being with nature, seeing the wild horses, & not having to deal with the hustle/bustle of a "beach/tourist" area, was truly the best part. We typically go to Ocracoke for the serenity, but Carova is definitely our new go-to. The owner & property manager were both wonderful to interact with & truly the best hosts. Thank you so much for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Great stay!

We visited for over July 4th with another family and had a toddler, a 5 year old, and 2 teenagers. There was plenty of space for everyone. The house was clean and really nice. The hosts were very communicative and responsive. They reached out and gave us good advice for getting there and some things to consider before leaving the paved road, and were flexible about check in so we could drive on the beach at low tide. We enjoyed the hot tub and got to see horses wandering through in the evenings. It was amazing to be able to pack up all our stuff for the beach and drive right to where we wanted to go. Overall, great trip and we’ll probably be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dusty A.

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

Truly an Oasis!!! A trip that restored the soul!!

The home was in tip top condition. New everything, including hot tub, appliances, all beds and pillows (high end excellent quality). It truly makes for a better experience having peace, quiet, clean and comfy bedding. The owners were truly a blessing, living nearby. They were the definition of true southern hospitality. They went above and beyond making our stay as comfortable as possible. I could not have asked for a better host from maintaining the hot tub, answering numerous questions about the area, explaining the safest ways to enjoy the 4x4 beach, and much more. Octopus Oasis exceeded my expectations!!! I have owned a shore home, and have traveled the states extensively and highly recommend this experience!!
Stayed 42 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

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

Beach access only beautiful beaches, wonderful sunsets and amazing wild horses

Upon arriving to the property, the property was very clean. It’s in a very secluded area. There are some properties close to the house, but everybody is very respectful. We noticed that the house had lots of room for large families it was just my wife and I and the two dogs so we did not use most of them. The host left watering bowls for the dogs and food bowls two big bottles of water for us. The water near that area is not the best. If you know, you know. The house did state that the owner will be adding a new well soon for better water. The host was very attentive. He also ensured that the hot tub was ready to go cleaned out with non-chlorine disinfectant. we arrived in the evening so it was getting dark quickly so we didn’t do much that evening but watch TV and fix a easy dinner. There’s a barbecue pit outside plenty of cookware, towels and linens. There are two main decks off the house and a higher balcony on the third level. Perfect spots for morning coffee. After the first night we noticed that the TV in the main room went out the host came over within about 15 minutes looked at the TV and confirmed it was not operational and offered to replace TV while we were there. We said not needed because we didn’t come there to watch TV. We just watched tv in one of the other rooms. Wifi was pretty good coverage especially for an austere environment. We had a great time watching the wild horses and the beaches to ourselves. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Wonderful place

Beautiful place to stay, owners were very helpful. Absolutely loved the location within minutes of beach but yet private and secluded. Great home for multifamily groups, extremely clean w/all the kitchen accessories needed which is very difficult in vacation rentals when you're cooking all your BBQ meals and so on, Definitely RECCOMMEND, plus seeing all the wild horse right out your back door - Amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

How to go M.I.A in three easy steps...

Last minute getaway for us after a very long drought of down time. We really wanted to be left alone...as in, alone alone. Lol And this place fit the bill perfectly. I booked it. We drove there. We enjoyed. It's that easy. The privacy of the 4x4 location is what makes it. What an adventure. See ya next year. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Newly renovated house in amazing location

House is surrounded by live oak, very private, near other houses but they can't see you. Beach access is 4x4, super convenient, you don't have to walk or carry beach stuff from your house to beach. House is 3 floors, all newly renovated, new kitchen appliances, new small kitchen appliances, new dishes, new furniture, NEW 6 PERSON HOT TUB, new large flat screen internet TV's with Roku in all 3 living rooms and all 5 bedrooms, new mattresses and bedding in all bedrooms, house sleeps 17 in beds and 22 off the floor if you use the five full size sofas, Fast wifi, large front porch to hang out on, clean spider free outdoor shower, lots of parking, the wildlife is incredible, wild horses everywhere. Great house. Great location. Friendly, helpful owners.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022