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Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses

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Exterior
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Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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4x4 - Carova Beach, NC
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪24 min walk‬

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About the area

Corolla

When you stay at this vacation home in Corolla, you'll be by the ocean, just a 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 15 minutes by foot from Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. .This vacation home is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Corolla Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Estuarine Nature Walk.
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Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Lights Bakery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Kind Cup - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬26 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.

Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.****

Escape to Rankin, a charming oceanfront retreat tucked along the secluded 4x4 beaches of Carova. Wake up to stunning sunrises, step straight onto the sand via your private walkway, and watch Corolla's famous wild horses roam right outside your door.

With 3 king bedrooms, additional loft sleeping, spacious decks, and pet-friendly accommodations (up to 2 dogs at no extra charge), this home is perfect for families or small groups seeking a peaceful, secluded Outer Banks experience.
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Unplug, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of the coast—just be sure to bring your 4WD for the adventure in!

Lower Level: Entry, Carport, Outside Shower, Walkway to the Beach.

Mid-Level: Master Bedroom w/King w/TV and Deck Access, Great Room w/Entertainment Center w/TV, Kitchen w/5 Bar Stools, Dining Area Seats 10, Half Bath, Laundry, Access to Decks.

Upper Level: Master Bedroom w/King, w/Private Deck Access, Master Bedroom w/King, w/Private Deck Access, Loft w/ 2 Murphy Beds, TV.

Beach Parking: Parking passes are required on Currituck County beaches between the last weekend of April and the first weekend of October. When parking on the beach, please ensure your vehicle is parked with the trunk facing the ocean. This home provides TWO beach parking passes.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,364 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

C9009 Rankin. 4x4 Beach Oceanfront Awesome Views No Pet Fee!

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Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing week.

Very relaxing, beautiful weather, horses.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Peaceful, neat, comfortable, and affordable price. Will definitely rent again in the nearest future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Bob A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

AMAZING House!!

Great house, perfect location! Walking into that house and seeing the ocean and beach right outside the windows! The house is perfect, all the bedrooms have bathrooms and the main living area is open and comfortable. The furnishings were all comfortable, very important! You might find that perfect house in the perfect location but if the beds hurt your back and the sofas and chairs make you miserable, it doesn’t matter how perfect the house is! We were surprised at the amount of traffic on the beach, and I mean trucks zipping by, passing each other! We have been to 4x4 beaches before but we have never been to a place where the beach is actually the road! That coupled with the amount of construction going on further up the beach made for treacherous conditions on the beach, especially at quitting time for the construction workers! But we knew in advance that there would be vehicles on the beach so it doesn’t seem fair to complain about it. However, I will really complain about the cleanliness of the house, needs work!! Love it, hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert B., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed

Property was great. Mother nature threw us a couple curves. Can't do anything about that. Overall great.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach

You Can't get any closer to the beach! We loved watching the sun come up and the evening walks on the beach. The seafood was delicious, we did not want to leave! The house was clean and had all the basics sheets, towels and dishes pots and pans. No spices or paper products. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house with direct beach access

The house was beautiful and located mere steps from the beach. One of very few homes with private beach access. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you could need. (Remember to bring your own dish soap and hand soap.) There were nice extra touches throughout the home, including lots of books to read, board games and puzzles, beach chairs and boogie boards. Each bedroom had its own master bathroom which was a nice surprise. The horses visited several times throughout the week - practically on the back porch! We also saw dolphins several times during our visit. We did notice some of the things others have mentioned. We had some difficulty opening and closing the sliding door. And we experienced the bugs on our last day. (Be careful opening the door after dark because the swarm will enter quickly!) We had a leaky kitchen faucet which hopefully was replaced prior to the next guest arrival. The most comical discovery was that all bedroom lights/ceiling fans were controlled by remotes which in turn controlled all other bedroom lights/fans. So if someone on the first floor turns their light off, someone upstairs will find themselves suddenly plunged in darkness. We gave up on the ceiling lights and used lamps. :) The only other item I feel I should mention is the 4WD beach. Having never been to the OBX before, or the 4WD beach before, we didn't know what to expect. This beach definitely belongs to the vehicles and they are quick to remind you of that. Vehicles do not slow down or move away for people trying to sit or play in the sand. I would not recommend this beach for anyone with small children. It's too easy for an excited child to dart across the sand in front of a speeding vehicle.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impeccable views

Loved loved loved this house! The kitchen has everything you need! The location is just perfect for sunrises and sunsets! The proximity to the beach is perfect! Doesn’t get much closer! Stocked with games and puzzles which we loved! Plenty of seating for everyone! Only downfall was finding the house the first night - other than that it was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Chantilly

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location location

The proximity to the beach and the views were incredible! The only house within view that had its own private staircase to the beach made coming and going a breeze. The additional amenities such as fishing poles, corn hole, and a freezer to keep tackle were a nice touch! The only two items we weren't a huge fan of were that the sliding doors would stick and needed some extra muscle to get closed and every bed in the house was wrapped in a plastic cover. I understand that might be necessary for children staying in a rental, but for adults it wasn't necessary and quite annoying to sleep in. One room with a king bed for couples would be a nice improvement. We had some trouble with the check-in/out process. I replied to their initial message requesting what cell provided we had about 4 times and none of those messages were received. During one call to the rental company I inquired about my early check-in request and the person that answered was extremely rude and curt. When I contacted them to check-out I had to call multiple times because each time the line was disconnected after they answered. I ended up having to call one of their other numbers and the person answered without any issue, verifying this wasn't a service issue with my phone. Overall we would stay here again and loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Jill Bowyer a., New London, New Hampshire

Disliked: Cleanliness

Hard to Rate (GREAT location but HORRIBLE check-in process)

I feel bad for the owner of the house and for a couple of the employees at Beach Realty who genuinely tried to help us later in the process, but the beginning of the experience was AWFUL. No one at Beach Realty called to say we could check in (which they said they would) so we finally gave up and went to the house around dinnertime. No one @BR was answering the phone (even emergency lines), the roads we tried to take were flooded out and the address did not lead us to the house (take an unmarked side road to get there). When we did finally get to the house, there were people in it (seen from the road) who shortly disappeared - not a warm fuzzy since no one seemed to know who they were. When we went inside we discovered the place had not been cleaned - pee all over toilet, hair on shower walls, foul smells, dirty sheets, rotting dog food in the kitchen sink, bugs and sand everywhere... When we finally found someone to pick up our numerous calls they said they'd send cleaners in the AM, which to us was UNACCEPTABLE since we were exhausted from the drive and had nothing but dirty linens with no detergent to wash them. Kitty Hawk Rentals found someone to come clean the house (a very nice young couple although it was not the service advertised in the house description, such as making the beds) around 9 or 10 pm. AWKWARD. On the bright side, I can't say enough about the location, location, location! BEAUTIFUL views. Couldn't ask for better (although we didn't see any wild ponies or dolphins this week). House has nice dishes and top quality appliances but is missing key things such as a pair of scissors. The knives are all VERY SHARP (so do not rummage around in any kitchen drawers without bandaids handy). Unfortunately most of the week was stormy (and the beach access road under water so couldn't drive anywhere) - it was not the weather we'd hoped for but it was still pretty and relaxing so we took advantage of doing one of the jigsaw puzzles and watching TV. Internet is VERY SLOW/spotty (don't try to do work here LOL). Should update the description to reflect 3 1/2 bathrooms (only lists 3). LOVE the dog friendly aspect - we had very happy dogs! Beds are very soft so our backs weren't too happy but again we made the best of it. Exterior lights were broken and most sliders/curtains didn't pull back all the way. Not sure we'll be back to Rankin, but hopefully these items will be fixed for the next renter.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019