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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a dining area with a kitchen in the background, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a balcony and a fenced yard.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a staircase leading to a beach.
A two-story house with a large deck and a swimming pool.
A sandy path leading to a house with a wooden sign that reads "SANDY PAWS".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 144023 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Carova, NC
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Corolla

Located within a 5-minute walk of Carova Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Carova Beach - 3 min walk - 0.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hammered Drunk Bar and Grill OBX - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬195 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.

Sandy Paws 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 FREE pool heat for SEPT weeks! 4 night stays!

Book Any Open 2026 Week at Sandy Paws and Get Complimentary Pool Heat!!!
Welcome to Sandy Paws, a tranquil pet-friendly oceanfront vacation home on the 4x4 beaches of Carova Beach, Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina.
We're offering free pool heat for incentive to book any open week in September!!
This 4,023 sq ft beach house sleeps 14 across six spacious themed bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, and was lovingly designed for families and their dogs to enjoy the ultimate OBX beach vacation. Heatable private pool, elevator, game room with pool table, private dune walkway to the beach, and panoramic Atlantic views with wild horses grazing on the dune make Sandy Paws one of the most complete oceanfront rentals on the Northern Outer Banks. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required. Three-night minimum stays available in spring and fall. Free pool heat available for open spring weeks.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Six themed bedrooms sleep 14 guests: four king bedrooms each with private bath, one twin bedroom with two twins, and one bunk room with a double and bunk bed. Every bedroom has its own private bathroom — a rare luxury in any vacation rental.
Heatable Private Pool & Outdoor Spaces
The private heatable pool features LED spa lighting and is surrounded by poolside lounge chairs. A private dune walkway leads directly to the oceanfront beach. Watch the famous Corolla wild horses graze peacefully on your dune, enjoy a seaside picnic, or stargaze from the private spa at night. Both propane and charcoal grills, outdoor furniture, and a picnic table round out the outdoor amenities.
Elevator & Accessibility
Sandy Paws features a full elevator serving all three levels — making it one of the most accessible vacation rentals on the 4x4 Carova Beach.
Game Room & Entertainment
The surf-themed recreation room features a pool table, dart set, retro-style refrigerator/freezer, lounge furniture, and large screen TV. High-speed internet and large screen TVs in all living areas keep everyone connected and entertained.
Gourmet Kitchen & Dining
The spacious kitchen is built for a crowd — double cooktops, double dishwashers, and double refrigerator/freezers accommodate multiple chefs with ease. Three refrigerator/freezers plus a chest freezer in the shed mean you can stock up for the entire week without a trip back to town. The dining area seats 21.
Full Amenities Include:

Heatable private pool with LED spa lighting (heating fee applies; free for open spring weeks)
Elevator serving all three levels
Private dune walkway to oceanfront beach
Game room with pool table, dart set, and large screen TV
Double cooktops, double dishwashers, double refrigerators
Three refrigerators plus chest freezer in shed
Six private en-suite bedrooms
High-speed internet, large screen TVs throughout
Propane and charcoal grills
Outdoor shower, outdoor furniture, picnic table
Linens provided
Free unlimited parking; two beach season passes included

Pet Policy: Up to two dogs considered with breed, age, and weight restrictions. Per-pet fee and refundable security deposit required. No cats.
Check-In: Sunday. Three-night minimum available in spring and fall. No smoking. No graduation groups or events.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 7.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4,023 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

2135-240504

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Corolla, a short 4-minute walk from Carova Beach and also 16 minutes on foot from Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find False Cape State Park and Carova Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sandy Paws 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 Free pool heat for open SEPT weeks!?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

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 Sandy Paws 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 FREE pool heat for SEPT weeks! 4 night stays! a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront vacation home offers many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each house with some featuring a private pool.

Does Sandy Paws 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 FREE pool heat for SEPT weeks! 4 night stays! have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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 Sandy Paws 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 Free pool heat for open SEPT weeks! have connecting rooms available?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sandy Paws 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 Free pool heat for open SEPT weeks!?

Yes, every house at Sandy Paws 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 Free pool heat for open SEPT weeks! comes with a balcony.

Sandy Paws 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 FREE pool heat for SEPT weeks! 4 night stays! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Great family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Returned for our 5th year to this location and as always was a wonderful stay. Couldn’t ask for a better location and the house has everything you need. Staff are very responsive and helpful. A vacation my older kids want to continue going on. Even my dogs love it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is well maintained and has all the amenities you could possibly want. From the drive in on the beach to horses in the front and back yard Sandy Paws was an excellent vacation destination for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Beautiful views and nice set up. Very well organized.

So convenient to the beach. The house was very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

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

Mother and grandmother

Great place and location. Perfect for a family vacation. We will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Home That Offers Everything

The kitchen was stocked above and beyond what we were thinking even after reading how wonderful it was. Theheated pool was a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

2024 and 2025 vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Sandy Paws that we stayed again and hope to continue to come down annually! House was clean accommodating and spacious, we brought our dogs and they had a blast also. Looking forward to next year!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Perfect stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was perfect as usual. Repeat customer for good reason, they are perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Perfect stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was perfect as usual. Repeat customer for good reason, they are perfect.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jenna s.

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

Obx 2024

Our stay was incredible. The place was spotless, beautiful, and spacious! Communication with the host was easy and efficient! The house and view were amazing. Seeing the wild horses is something I will always remember. My family and I had an incredible trip
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

McMullin - Sandy Paws - Week Ended 5-14-23

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time and loved the house! Would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy K P.

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

Sandy Paws is a Perfect Beach Vacation Rental.

The property delivered everything as advertised. It was perfect for my small grand babies, easy walk over the dune to the beach, and an easy walk the pool behind the house. House was spacious and accommodated all of my family of 6 adults, 2 grand babies (41 months and 22 months), and two dogs. I will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Amazing house, amazing location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is beautiful and stocked with everything you need. So close to the beach and the pool area with hot tub was great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

Wonderful spot for family fun!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect spot for family fun. The house is set up to accommodate a crowd of all ages. The pool and hot tub were perfect and the location was remote enough to not feel crowded.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Best family vacation yet!

Property and area over exceeded our expectations. Had everything we needed or could have wanted. Love the setup of the house, the pool and the beach. Kids and grandchild had the best time. Very relaxing,had family time cooking together and morning coffee on the deck. Had several visits from the horses and the dolphins. Laura and Dave were prefect host and answered our many questions. Thanks again for a great Bourland Family Vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

michelle r.

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house has absolutely EVERYTHING you need for your stay. It’sa welcoming space with great decor and enough room for everyone comfortably. Having your own bathroom for each room was a big plus. Only recommendation is to bring your own hand soap for the bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Sleepy Sunrises

Our beach home was so cosy, comfortable and perfect in every way. We had everyone from seniors to infants and the home was huge and accommodated everyone's needs. Loved the sunrises, sand and four wheeling. Laura is a great hostess and went above and beyond to please pur family. Returning Next year for more memories. Thank you heeling. Laura was fabulous, efficient and a lovely hostess. We're coming back next
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

becky s.

Wonderful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved Sandy Paws, quick, walk over the dunes to the beach, kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils we needed, and beds were comfortable.We are an older couple, and don’t have a lot of streaming apps on our phones, and the owner provided ESPN for us to watch the Little League World Series!! Much appreciated!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue Z.

Sandy Paws A++

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We could not have been more pleased with our week at Sandy Paws. Beautifully decorated home with a wonderful location and fully stocked with everything we needed. It was the perfect size for our family, and the memories created there will last a lifetime! Great dealing with Laura at Carova Cottages. We loved everything about this house and hope to be back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

korine w.

Most relaxing vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been going to carova for 15 years. This was our first year at paws. The first thing we lived was how clean they keep it. It was great to have everything there in the house. We loved the second couch on the middle floor. There was so much space for all of us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pauline A.

Lovely home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I’ve stayed in many rentals including in the Outer Banks. Sandy Paws is the best we’ve stayed at - well appointed, clean and just nice and comfortable all around. Location may be a bit far from Corolla if you like heading into town a lot. But if you want a relaxing time on the beach without a ton of people around, Sandy Paws is a truly lovely place to be. The kitchen is organized and had lots of things most rentals do not. The bed rooms are comfortable. We’ll loved the place. We loved our stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Great family vacation!

We had a great time at Sandy Paws! My husband and children (a 3 and 1 year old) went with my parents and brother. I defintely appreciated all the baby equipment they had available so we didnt have to pack as much. Everything was as expected and the house was great! We did need to some essentials to get through the whole week, like toilet paper, but not unexpected, just something to factor into plans. Good 4 wheel drive cars are definitely needed. My parents had a ford bronco and we have a mazda cx5 and did just fine though. It is about a 40 min drive to get to grocery and shops so something else to consider in plans. Ultimately, everything was as promised and a great stay and we saw plenty of horses right in the front and back yards!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

True Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our vacation to Sandy Paws was simply, perfect! The home, location, and amenities created a relaxing getaway from life! This was our first vacation to the Outer Banks and the 4x4 beach location is going to be hard to top! We were away from crowds and most days, had the beach to mostly to ourselves! There are so many positives this house has to offer: elevator, huge open upper floor, pool, hot tub, drive your belongings to the beach, beautiful views, and many more. But really, the best part was the daily visits from the many horses that roam freely. Most times, they were between the houses, on the dunes, or in our driveway! This vacation was definitely one of the best!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

Excellent Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful adventure for our family of ten. The house was perfect with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The lay out provided room for everyone to spread out and spend time together or separately when they wanted to. The outside grilling area, hot tub and pool were great. A really nice sized pool with plenty of lounging furniture. View was obstructed a bit by the dune but that can't be changed. When they say you need a four wheel drive, believe them. Our family drivers had no problem but one of the riders (grandma) didn't exactly love the 9 mile drive on the beach. Luckily with all the refrigerators and freezers, we were able to take enough supplies that the only trip back into to Corolla was for sunscreen. Management team was so easy to work with and responded quickly when we needed some help with a smoke detector. The best part was the horses who came to visit almost daily. They truly are beautiful !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Best family vacation ever!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sandy Paws is a great property. Kitchen has every single thing you can imagine and settings for 20+ people. My bartender daughter was especially impressed with the completely stocks barware to include all the glassware and gadgets. Elevator was a huge plus for my Mom who had knee surgery in the Spring. Loved having the little table on the same floor as the great room and kitchen for games and puzzles. Even though the tropical storm came to visit, we had plenty to do inside with the game room and tv's o'plenty. House is staged with beautiful artwork and is very updated and well kept. Pool and horrible are top notch. My only suggestion would be to include more beach chairs to replace some of the Sandy Paws camping chairs. They are cute with the personalized logo on the back but not practical for our older family members. As usual, Laura is a dream and is available and responsive to answer questions and assist with requests. Best family vacation ever!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathie H.

Highly Recommend Sandy Paws!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family (6 adults & 5 children) all highly recommend Sandy Paws! We loved all the space, beachy decor, boardwalk to the beach, wonderful views of the dunes, ocean, sunrises & wild horses! We saw wild horses everyday! One wild horse even pooped on the boardwalk that leads to the beach! How’s that for wild horse beach charm?! Funny!The kitchen is perfect for 3 families. It has all the equipment you could want and then some! Three refrigerators, a freezer, 2 dishwashers, 2 stove tops, many quality kitchen appliances, a crab pot, and every imaginable kitchen utensil! Thanks, Sandy Paws owners! The elevator was a life saver in getting all our supplies upstairs. It has safety features which we appreciated since our group included 5 children, ages 5-8. The fenced in pool (we paid the extra to have it heated) was great! The outside pool seating & chairs on all the decks were plentiful & perfect. Laura James, Carova Cottages, answered our many questions promptly. We appreciated her help!