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Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets

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Exterior
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A multi-story building with a rooftop pool, surrounded by vegetation and a beach.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7143 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Carova, NC
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the area

Corolla

At this holiday home you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Carova Beach and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washer/dryer. .You can enjoy a TV with satellite channels, and home features 2.5 bathrooms, a balcony or patio and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a DVD player and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Attractions in proximity to this Corolla holiday home include Sandbridge Beach and Corolla Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Carova Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬193 min drive
  • ‪hunters feast - ‬196 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬8 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.

Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets

Welcome to Summer Paws, a beautifully maintained semi-oceanfront vacation home on the 4x4 beaches of Carova Beach, Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath beach house sleeps 7 across three stories and 1,536 sq ft, featuring a private pool, hot tub, screened porch, and sweeping Atlantic views from three levels of wraparound decking. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required — approximately 9 miles up the 4x4 beach. Three-night minimum stays available in spring and fall.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Three bedrooms sleep 7 guests: two queen bedrooms with flat screen smart TVs, plus a third bedroom with a duo-bunk featuring a double bottom bunk and twin top bunk — perfect for kids. Flat screen TVs in every bedroom and the living room keep everyone entertained on rainy days.
Private Pool, Hot Tub & Outdoor Spaces
Cool off in the private pool (open late May through end of September), soak in the hot tub, or relax on the screened porch while watching wild horses wander past. Three levels of decking provide stunning ocean views throughout. Outdoor amenities include a charcoal grill, outdoor shower, outdoor furniture, and five beach chairs. Two beach parking passes included.
Wildlife & Scenery
Summer Paws sits in one of the most secluded stretches of the Northern Outer Banks, surrounded by wide open Atlantic shoreline and star-filled skies. The famous Corolla wild horses roam freely in this area and are frequently spotted near the property. No traffic, no crowds — just pure Carova Beach seclusion.
Full Amenities Include:

Private pool and hot tub (open late May–end of September)
Screened porch with wild horse and ocean views
Three levels of wraparound decking
Fully stocked kitchen
Washer/dryer
Wireless internet, flat screen smart TVs throughout
Charcoal BBQ grill, outdoor shower, outdoor furniture
Five beach chairs
Linens and towels 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. Fireplace not available for guest use. No graduation groups or events.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,536 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?

Yep, Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets is a short 4-minute walk from Carova Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, sailing and fishing.

Does Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a private pool and a living room.

What makes Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets.

Is there a private hot tub at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?

No, Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Summer Paws | 3BR SemiOceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Hot Tub & Wild Horses | Pets Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alycia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family of 3 with room for more if needed! Will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

A week at summer 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: We love the tranquility of this special place, and summer paws is the perfect beach house for our family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Randy P.

Another great vacation at Summer 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: We have rented this beautiful cottage several years in a row for our summer family vacation. The cottage is great! Mrs. James always is so great to work with!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody G.

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

Great stay!

Manager was super helpful and stayed in touch! Loved the house. Everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon T.

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

Amazing House

House was beautiful and well kept and had front row views of the wild horses!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kariann G.

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

OBX 2022

We enjoyed our family trip to OBX at Summer Paws. It has everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Beautiful, relaxing vacation spot

We had a wonderful time at this great beach house! The location is perfect - fairly secluded and quiet, but a very easy walk to the beach. The house is clean and well equipped. The pool and hot tub were both great. Sitting on one of the many decks and listening to the waves while horses wandered below was definitely my favorite part.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Laura was amazing and very responsive when contacted prior to our stay and during.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Randy P.

Another Awesome vacation at summer 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: This was our 3rd summer in a row vacationing at Summer paws cottage, and hope to continue renting it each summer. It fits our families needs and wants perfectly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Just what we wanted!

Our family’s 10th visit to the 4x4! This house is wonderful! It is well cared for, charming, super clean, a well stocked kitchen and great house amenities. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the screened in porch. We were delighted when the horses visited a couple of times. It was a fabulous stay! Definitely will stay with Summer Paws again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Beach Trip June 2023

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 an amazing experience, and Laura has always been so helpful and kind. We had a wonderful time this year with our three children and fur baby!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Summer Paws Review

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 week a Summer Paws! It was a perfect family vacation, the house was clean an comfortable and we were steps away from the beach. I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Amazing stay !!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Laura was very helpful and answered all questions. The location was great. We couldn’t have asked for more. Only thing I would suggest is to have manuals or directions for things like hot tub and pool if something is wrong.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Peaceful Escape and Awesome Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I and our 2 daughters, and Sunny the dog had a great time. We were looking for a place that wasn't crowded, had a beach, allowed dogs, and was fun and relaxing. Summer Paws checked them all!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Repeat Stay FANTASTIC!

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: First and foremost this place is CLEAN! That is the main reason we return because I know that this house is very very clean, including all of the upholstered furniture. Laura and her husband are extremely available and attentive should any issues pop up which is a rare and much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELYSE T.

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

Summer Paws - a great escape to relax!

This was our first visit to Carova Beach, and we loved it! We loved driving on the beach, the sand roads, and seeing the wild horses. They were in the yard everyday. You won't need to go on a horse tour if you stay at this property! :) It's a big plus to have the private pool to break up the day at the beach (especially with 2 kids)! Our Golden Retreiver and Bernedoodle loved their first trip to the beach and borrowing Saylor's Place for the week. It's a great place to truly relax and unwind!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

2nd Time.

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 was our second time at Summer Paws and it was just as good as the first. We’d originally stayed in 2019 and were set for 2020 and we all know how that went! Aside from a different color the house was as clean and welcoming as we remembered.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Relaxing Beach 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: Summers Paws is a great rental. Slight ocean views from the top balcony. The screened in portion on top was great for the evening time. Rental was very clean and came equipped with everything that we needed for our stay. It is situated one row back from the beach, which, with being able to drive and park on the beach is not an issue at all. So handy to be able to load up the truck with beach gear and drive 1 minute to the beach. Carova cottages was fast to respond with any questions I had regarding our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing beach rental that is pet friendly. Our first time at Carova Beach and Summer Paws exceeded our expectations !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Extremely clean and Perfect!

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 have stayed in Carova for several years and this was our first experience with Carova Cottages. Laura was extremely responsive, available and helpful. The property was perfect for our week and I was blown away at how clean and maintained this house was. The house was well fit with amenities and supplies. We stayed for a week and contacted Laura on the first day to rebook for next year. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Everything You Need for a Perfect 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: Convenient and easy to make a reservation and communicate any questions/requests with the host. Received all the information needed to know exactly what to bring, arrival/departure expectations, and how to use the amenities. Cannot speak highly enough of the host and cannot think of a more prefect way to spend a week on the beach than SummerPaws - 5 minute walk (you can drive as well) to watch a sunrise or a sunset on the beach or otherwise enjoy the ocean; 5 to 7 minute walk to the local volunteer fire department to buy t-shirts, ice and other goodies; a hot tub and a pool for those times when you feel like staying closer to the house; a fantastic screened-in outdoor eating area off the uppermost level (enjoyed most of our meals there); and, most importantly for us, SummerPaws is a focal point for wild horse activity! The horses love hanging out all around the yard at SummerPaws. Was amazing! Highly, highly recommend SummerPaws as the place to stay for anyone wanting to vacation on Carova Beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John P.

An Awesome 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: We rented this house last-minute after our vacation in Avon was cancelled a day before our check-in date due to the disastrous power outage. I am so glad we happened upon this place. The house was very clean, the pool and hot tub were awesome after returning from the beach. And horses, if you're into them, every day, all day. This place must have the sweetest grass in OBX. It got to the point where they were 10 feet from us while we would grill every night. And the entire surface on the ground level under the house is a wood deck - great place to hang out. If you're worried that the house isn't on the beach, don't be. It is a close walk.I have nothing but positive things to say about the house and our stay. And Laura was awesome to deal with as well! Very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Awesome NEIGHbors!!!!

What a great week at Summer Paws! The house was so clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We definitely could have used a pancake griddle though😊. A great feature of the house is an enclosed deck with a table and chairs. Our family ate dinner out there almost every night! You are literally a 1 min drive to beach, the house is located right next to a beach access. We had a group of 3 horses that came almost daily. One came up almost to the bottom deck, luckily we had the ropes on so he couldn’t get on! The beach is beautiful and we never had a problem with vehicles driving in front of us, they drive in back of your car. Make sure you have all of your necessities that you need with your or you’ll be driving 8 1/2 miles on the beach back to paved roads to a store. It took us 35 mins every time we needed to get onto paved roads, but it’s Definitely worth it, our family enjoyed every second of our time spent therel, and so did our dog, Lacie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Peace at the Beach

Renting this house was one of the best decisions we have made! Staying on the 4x4 beach for the first time was an amazing adventure! My 4 year old loved to just go for drives on the beach! The horses are literally in the front yard every single day! Being out in the middle of no where and away from people and the hustle and bustle was exactly what my family needed. Laura was so great that she is the reason we are renting and returning next year! She is very quick to respond and will do whatever she can to make your vacation enjoyable. The house was very well stocked with pretty much everything you need! Tons of toys and games for little ones; the pool was very clean and very well taken care of - as was the hot tub. We had a few questions while we were there and a few minor instances where we needed to contact Laura - and she responded immediately. The house was very clean, the linens were not what you typically get from a rental (we were skeptical and brought our own just to be safe) but everything was perfect. Thank you for a great week! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Cooksburg, PA

Summer Paws Is Not Horsin’ Around

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: Oh, where to begin....Summer Paws is AMAZING and holds a very special place in our hearts! If you’re looking for a low-key, laidback, quiet place to stay - look no further than Summer Paws. This was our 2nd year in a row at Summer Paws as the house is perfect for our family of 4 and 2 fur babies! We loved our week so much last year that we decided to stay for 2 this year! The house is clean, well maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The horses visited every day and we even had a few sightings of a beautiful albino deer. This house is so perfectly located that you can easily walk to and from the beach if you don’t want to pack up and drive back and forth every time. We’ve worked with both property managers Laura and David between this year and last and they are both the absolute best!! So down to earth, kind and responsive. Already looking forward to 2025 🖤
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzi K.

Great Getaway

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: We had an excellent time spending a week away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Mom, dad and our 10 month old daughter truly enjoyed Summer Paws. The property was clean and well maintained. It was as closely baby proofed as a non-baby proofed house was. There are some games and puzzles for rainy days, as well as direct TV. Next time, we'd bring more to keep the baby occupied because pouring rainy days were a little rough. It was too cool for the pool, but the hot tub was perfect. The kitchen had pretty much every thing we needed. We brought our own crockpot to make freezer meals, which worked out very well. In the future, we would be better planned for the beach driving; tire gauge, quarters for air, etc... We would also be more mindful of the tide times. We would very much recommend this to friends, we already have.