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RUSTIC COTTAGE GETAWAY ON THE BAY- 1/2+ MILE TO THE BEACH! 4-WHEEL DRIVE (OBX)

 
 
 
Carova house rental - The water's fine!
The water's fine!
 
Carova house rental - The water's fine!

The water's fine!

Visitors!

Visitors!

Path to main out door stairs.

Path to main out door stairs.

Wood burning stove for brisk weather (Great room).

Wood burning stove for brisk weather (Great room).

Great room with kitchen in the back

Great room with kitchen in the back

Circular stars on left lead to Master bedroom from Great room.

Circular stars on left lead to Master bedroom from Great room.

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Master bedroom towards back balcony.

Master bedroom towards back balcony.

View from Master bedroom balcony.

View from Master bedroom balcony.

Master bathroom

Master bathroom

Circular Stairs from Master bedroom to Great room.

Circular Stairs from Master bedroom to Great room.

Living area in Great room opposing the kitchen.

Living area in Great room opposing the kitchen.

Main floor bedroom with double bed.

Main floor bedroom with double bed.

Bunk nook.

Bunk nook.

Bedroom on bottom floor.

Bedroom on bottom floor.

Cot and double bed in lower floor bedroom.

Cot and double bed in lower floor bedroom.

Rec.area (1st floor) with futon couch. The boats are out the door!

Rec.area (1st floor) with futon couch. The boats are out the door!

Basin in lower level bathroom.

Basin in lower level bathroom.

New dock (2012)

New dock (2012)

View off the front deck at dusk.

View off the front deck at dusk.

Sunset from the front deck.

Sunset from the front deck.

Baby & mom in yard.

Baby & mom in yard.

Wild horses in front of house mural.

Wild horses in front of house mural.

Wild ponies run free...

Wild ponies run free...

Per night (USD) $125 - $150
Per week $650 - $1,495
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps11
  • 3 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 3 - 7 nights

Photos and Description of the Carova vacation house rental
4 bedroom, 3 bath, sleeps 8-11: 3 Queens, a set of bunks, a futon and a cot.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE REQUIRED. This off the beaten path retreat fronts the bay. The large grassy yard is great for playing and horsing around – watch out for the wild horses, they like the yard too! Head out onto the bay or take a gentle ride up the canal in one of the kayaks, canoes or the rowboat. Give fishing or crabbing a shot – or just relax and dangle your feet off the pier. Bask in the sun or cool in the shade while enjoying the view off the front or back deck. When it comes time to head to the beach, it’s a little over a half a mile as the crow flies, and a 15-20 minute walk (take the binoculars if you’re a nature enthusiast), or load-up all the trappings in your 4 wheel vehicle and park on the beach - convenient! ***Please note that this rents SUNDAY to SUNDAY. Avoid the traffic!***

We hope you'll enjoy this rustic get-away...: There are few areas left where you can enjoy an off road adventure and the peace and calm of still water while being within walking distance of the glorious Outer Banks beach. We've tried to make the experience as relaxing and hassle free as possible, including providing some of the essentials (toilet paper, paper towels, hand and dish soap, laundry detergent) and what we hope are toys to delight all ages. We'd love to hear from you with comments and suggestions.

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Carova house rental - The water's fine!

The water's fine!

Visitors!

Visitors!

Path to main out door stairs.

Path to main out door stairs.

Wood burning stove for brisk weather (Great room).

Wood burning stove for brisk weather (Great room).

Great room with kitchen in the back

Great room with kitchen in the back

Circular stars on left lead to Master bedroom from Great room.

Circular stars on left lead to Master bedroom from Great room.

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Master bedroom towards back balcony.

Master bedroom towards back balcony.

View from Master bedroom balcony.

View from Master bedroom balcony.

Master bathroom

Master bathroom

Circular Stairs from Master bedroom to Great room.

Circular Stairs from Master bedroom to Great room.

Living area in Great room opposing the kitchen.

Living area in Great room opposing the kitchen.

Main floor bedroom with double bed.

Main floor bedroom with double bed.

Bunk nook.

Bunk nook.

Bedroom on bottom floor.

Bedroom on bottom floor.

Cot and double bed in lower floor bedroom.

Cot and double bed in lower floor bedroom.

Rec.area (1st floor) with futon couch. The boats are out the door!

Rec.area (1st floor) with futon couch. The boats are out the door!

Basin in lower level bathroom.

Basin in lower level bathroom.

New dock (2012)

New dock (2012)

View off the front deck at dusk.

View off the front deck at dusk.

Sunset from the front deck.

Sunset from the front deck.

Baby & mom in yard.

Baby & mom in yard.

Wild horses in front of house mural.

Wild horses in front of house mural.

Wild ponies run free...

Wild ponies run free...

Car: necessary

This is in the Off Road area - a 4 wheel drive vehicle is a must! Access is via the beach, then over the dunes and dirt/sand roads. There are no paved or gravel roads...

Other Activities: boating (2 two person kayaks, 2 canoes, 1 row boat), crabbing

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Changeover Day: sunday

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Carova, North Carolina

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$125
$650
3 nights
 
 
Spring is in the air!
Mar 3 - Apr 20
$125
$650
3 nights
 
 
It’s that blooming time...
Apr 21 - May 18
$150
$795
3 nights
 
 
Summer's almost here:)
May 19 - Jun 8
$945
7 nights
 
 
Summer time!
Jun 9 - Jun 22
$1,395
7 nights
 
 
How’s the water?
Jun 23 - Aug 10
$1,495
7 nights
 
 
Kick up your heals :)
Aug 11 - Aug 24
$1,395
7 nights
 
 
More kicks…
Aug 25 - Sep 14
$945
7 nights
 
 
Are the fish jumping?
Sep 15 - Oct 12
$150
$795
3 nights
 
 
Enjoy the pace
Oct 13 - Nov 2
$125
$650
3 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

50% to book and the remainder due at least 30 days before arrival. The complete terms and conditions are included in the contract.
Fees And Taxes There is a pet fee of $100 for a week stay, prorated for shorter visits. There are no other fees. The tax rate is 12.75%. Travel insurance is not included in the price.
Rates are subject to change until the reservation is confirmed.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Carova, North Carolina

Property Type:
  • house
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Location Type:
  • Waterfront
  • Waterfront ...
    The property is on the water where the canal and bay meet. There is a water view over the bay from the west deck of the house as well as a nice view of the canal from the kitchen deck (east side).
  • Near The Ocean
Theme:
  • Sports & Activities
  • Away From It All
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Romantic
  • Family
General:
  • Telephone
  • Wood Stove
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Thermos Bottle
  • Washing Machine
  • Filtered Water
  • Alarm Clock
  • Heating
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Parking
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Internet
  • Water Cooler
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Parking Off Street
  • Wireless Internet
Kitchen:
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Grill
  • Blender
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    The kitchen is well stocked with with pots, pans, a large pot for crabs, dishes, utensils for indoors and for grilling. There is also a water cooler near the kitchen in the great room
  • Refrigerator ...
    (2) There is a refrigerator in the kitchen as well as one on the bottom floor.
  • Microwave
  • Lobster Pot
  • Coffee Maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Kitchen
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom -master - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom -Main Level - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom - Lower Level - toilet , shower
  • All the houses in the area are on septic tanks and pump their own water. The water is filtered, but most people still prefer to drink bottled water. The house has a cold water dispenser and I provide a jug of water.
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
  • Master - 1 queen , Up circular stairs-Master with bath
    Bedroom - 1 double , Main level
    Small Bedroom - 2 twin/ single , Main level- bunk
    Bedroom + - 1 double , 1 child bed , 1st level
    Den - 1 sleep sofa /futon , 1st level
  • The master bedroom is up circular stairs in the loft and is accessed from the main floor. It has a full bath and balcony, as well as TV and VCR. The room with the bunk beds is very small; I've found children often like the coziness of it. There is a living area with TV and VCR on this floor, as well as the kitchen and a full bath. The main decks are off this level. The bedroom on the bottom floor has a cot in addition to the double bed. You'll find a crib in the closet and high chair in the closet on this level. The futon in the den pulls out for relaxing while watching TV or playing video games, and the extra frig on this 1st level comes in handy. The bath on this level is shower (no tub), and the laundry facilities are through this bathroom.
Entertainment:
  • Books for Kids
  • Books ...
    Lots to choose from!
  • Video Library ...
    There is a nice selection of DVDs and VCR movies for all ages.
  • VCR ...
    (2)
  • DVD Player ...
    (3)
  • Stereo
  • Toys
  • Video Games
  • Foosball
  • Books for Adults
  • Satellite / Cable
  • CD Player
  • Television
  • Radio
  • Games for Kids
  • Audio Tape Player
Outside:
  • Beach Chairs
  • Fish Cleaning Table
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio
  • Boat Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Boat with Paddles
  • Wood Deck
  • Canoe
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Binoculars
  • 6 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets considered
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
Attractions:
  • bay/sound
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • beachcombing
  • eco tourism
  • boating
  • bird watching
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • surf fishing
  • surfing
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • kayaking
  • deepsea fishing
  • fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
Notes: There is high-speed (dish) wireless internet. The wood burning stove makes this a cozy get-away in cooler weather. There's a picnic table/ chairs in the yard as well as on the decks. Beach chairs/life vests/ paddles are in the storage box by the boats. Our goal is to provided fun toys and books for all ages!

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Carova, North Carolina

Rustic Cottage Getaway On the Bay- 1/2+ Mile to the Beach! 4-Wheel Drive (OBX)
average rating of 3.9166667 based on 12 reviews
business
Rustic Cottage Getaway On the Bay- 1/2+ Mile to the Beach! 4-Wheel Drive (OBX)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p151201
301-602-8636
Carova Outer Banks
5

Carova - What an adventure!

5 of 5
Submitted: September 26, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
We had a wonderful time. The fact that the house is located on the sound and just 1/2 mile from the beach means you have two great and very distinct environments to play in. The four wheel beach was a true adventure and we really enjoyed kayaking and crabbing on the sound. The house is charming and the kitchen is surprisingly well-equipped. The water does smell of sulfur, but it's fine for bathing and filtered drinking water is provided.

This is a rustic and charming home and the amenities are wonderful. We really appreciated the owner providing boats, crab pods, fishing poles, kite, etc. The house and Carova provide a great combination of action, adventure and idyllic natural beauty and relaxation. The ability to access both the sound and the beach is wonderful. Sunsets over the sound are amazing! Carova is a remarkable place. We enjoyed both adventure and serenity all in one area. The owner provided great customer service.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 7/9
business
Rustic Cottage Getaway On the Bay- 1/2+ Mile to the Beach! 4-Wheel Drive (OBX)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p151201
301-602-8636
Carova Outer Banks
Mooresville, NC.
1

Never Again

1 of 5
Submitted: December 4, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Stayed there 4 nights. The horses were beautiful but also left a lot of presents in the yard, which caused smell and brought flies. The coffee maker's water reservior was dirty so we boiled water in a pot to make coffee. The AC stopped working the same day we arrived. Luckily the weather was not too hot. I would suggest to the owner to spend a little money and buy some new pots, pans, silverware and a new coffee machine from Walmart. A little re-investment in her business would not be a bad thing. Also, a few new sheets, pillows and comforters are needed. Didn't enjoy the way they smelled. There are a few safety concerns too. The stairs to the loft and to the first floor were narrow. If you have children, do not rent this house. They will definitely fall off the loft. The spiral staircase was dengerous for me let along kids and old people.
Owner's Response: I'm surprised and disappointed in this review. You wrote earlier that you enjoyed your stay and thanked me for my hospitality. I really appreciated your assistance with trying to get the HVAC working and the other feedback you gave while at the house.

As explained in our email conversation, the HVAC unit is new as of last year. It was working for the previous guests and I understood that it was fine to have the repair made after your visit. No other guest has said the bedding smelled. I replace the kitchen items, bedding, toys, boating and recreational items, furniture and furnishings as needed at the beginning of the season at a cost of $500 to $1000 per year. Many of the items that would last for years at my home wear out and are replaced annually at the beach house.

The house is safe for children and elderly guests. You indicated that you had a dog and no children. Guest with young children can put the gate-guard up, and I'm unclear as to why you think an elderly person would need to access the master bedroom on the top floor. You moved the cot up the circular stairs; I hired two men to safely return it to the bottom floor at no charge to you. I will post a picture of the circular stairs on the web - hopefully this will be helpful for future guests.

Guests have the ability to greatly damage my reputation and I appeal to people to be fair in their evaluations. Many families have enjoyed this get-away, and when I hear from guests how much they've enjoyed their get-away it warms my heart - I truly enjoy providing an affordable place with toys for healthy activities. I invite and welcome my guests to share their concerns and suggestions directly with me so I can continue to make this a comfortable home with lots of options for fun.
business
Rustic Cottage Getaway On the Bay- 1/2+ Mile to the Beach! 4-Wheel Drive (OBX)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p151201
301-602-8636
Carova Outer Banks
Cumming, GA
4

A week away from the commercial

4 of 5
Submitted: September 3, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Serendipity was as advertised and we were pleased with the accommodations and will most likely book it again. While it was not on the ocean, the back bay was just as inviting, maybe more so for the quiet that was found there. Horses in the yard were a pleasant addition and our grandkids all enjoyed watching them. The rule about maintaining at least 50 feet away is impossible to keep - they are not afraid of people. We enjoyed fresh boiled crabs caught off the dock and Black Drum caught in the surf. Surprisingly our Cell Phone coverage was excellent. While we made do with the available cooking pots and pans, the lack of a good, large fry pan made for single servings of pancakes the only way to do those, but it still worked out. Forget the Britta Water Filter - while it clears up the tap water, the salt content cannot be removed, so be prepared to bring more bottled water. Getting to the house was easy - make sure you lower your tire pressure down to about 20 lbs and bring lots of quarters for the air machine when you need to refill the air in the tires at the last Chevron Station before the beach - and a tire gage of your own, the one on the air machine is not accurate. We had a great week with the family without the distractions of shopping, Putt- Putt or other artificial entertainment, the surf, sand and wildlife were wonderful, reading stories out loud to the children brought back memories. The natives were all friendly and helpful and seeing all those pick-up trucks parked along the beach was a sight that you will only find at a football game - tailgating at its' best.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Rustic Cottage Getaway On the Bay- 1/2+ Mile to the Beach! 4-Wheel Drive (OBX)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p151201
301-602-8636
Carova Outer Banks
5

Shalom Shalom (Perfect Peace)

5 of 5
Submitted: August 7, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We enjoyed this wonderful Rustic Cottage on our family vacation. We had 7 people total, ages 47, 45, 27, 26, 18, 13, 10. I asked each member of my family what they enjoyed most about the house and I wanted to include the responses so that you may take it for what it's worth in making your decision about renting.
My wife enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the house the most, my 26 yo son enjoyed the 4wd driving everywhere you went, his 27 yo girlfriend loved the beach, my 18 yo daughter enjoyed the fact that the house had wifi internet access, the boys ages 13 & 10 loved the horses in the yard so much so that they named them because they were in the yard at some time everyday. We used the kayaks and the canoes in the canals behind the house. We caught crabs in the pots supplied with the rental and steamed them up one evening. My oldest son and I fished the surf most everyday, morning and night. We all fished from the dock at the house. I think that Kathie (owner) was very forthcoming with everything you should expect in the property and never tried to make it something that it is not. I have to be honest by saying that the entire rental expierence was pure joy in dealing with Kathie from the first contact through our stay.The house was clean, there were plenty of dishes and cooking utensils. The fact that there is 2 fridges was a big bonus when shopping for a large number of people for the week. The Fire Department a short ride away sold ice and snacks. We will rent this house again for our family vacation. I hope your stay is as enjoyable as ours.
Helpful votes: 4/4
business
Rustic Cottage Getaway On the Bay- 1/2+ Mile to the Beach! 4-Wheel Drive (OBX)
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p151201
301-602-8636
Carova Outer Banks
Concord, NC
5

Vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: July 8, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This was our first time staying in the 4x4 area. The beach was great and a true vacation. The house was defintley an older house but it has a lot of charecter and is a great place to stay. We had wild horses running laps around the house at night and had great sunset views. The house is loaded with everything you need for a vacation. All you need is food and clothes. The kayaks were a blast and the canoes in the sound worked great. We didnt have the best luck surf fishing which we love to do but the views and the experience made up for it. I would reccoment staying at this house to anyone that want to experience just a good old vacation away from the tourist traps and hassles.

Reccomendations: Bring a brita water filter pitcher because the water is a little rough to drink but doesnt effect showering or laundry. If you have ever stayed in an older beach house anywhere on OBX, you know what I mean. Mosquitos were rough at places and at times but not as bad as some people complain. The decks around the house were mosquito free zones. We brought our little Yorkie and he was pestered by the sea ticks getting on his legs but we expected it and planned ahead with bringing some tweezers..
Helpful votes: 2/2
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