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Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach.

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
  • Place, Sandbridge Beach

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About the area

Corolla

When you stay at this cottage in Corolla, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. .This cottage is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from False Cape State Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from False Cape Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪hunters feast - ‬195 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mc's bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬191 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬16 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.

Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach.

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Located in the 4x4 area of Carova Beach, our home is sure to offer the perfect "Cool Change" for your next vacation. Situated on the canal, it offers plenty of water activities or a walk to the beach. Our home is located in the 4x4 area of the beach; a four-wheel drive vehicle is required. The Carova Beach Boat ramp and park are within walking distance, and our home is a popular spot for the wild horses to roam.
The space
Bedroom 1 -The Master bedroom has a queen-size bed and private bathroom.

Bedroom 2 - Queen-size bed.

Bedroom 3- Two twin beds with trundles.

2nd bathroom is in the hallway for guests in bedrooms 2 & 3.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire house.
Other things to note
Carova Beach is located in a remote area of the Outerbanks. Before arriving at our home, it is suggested that you bring your groceries and purchase gas. A grocery store, gas, shopping, and restaurants are about 20 minutes away in Corolla.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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 11:00 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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Welcome to the Cool Change Beach Cottage, Canal front 4x4 area of Carova Beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, beautiful home, attentive host, dog friendly. Layout of home was perfect for fun and relaxation. Rental met all our needs. Got to see wild horses near and on the propery several times during our stay.
Wildlife in the canal. We could see them from the back deck.
Gorgeous sunset views.
So wonderful to see the horses.
Drive home from the rental. Beautiful beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family loved this beautiful home and location! Our host was very responsive and friendly. We will definitely want to stay here again. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is just as pictured! Beautifully maintained and has all the extras you could possibly need for an incredible beach trip! There were enough kayaks for our family of 5 to go out for the day too. We loved seeing the horses visit daily. The screened in deck was great for morning coffee and watching the horses. The downstairs deck is perfect for enjoying meals and hanging out after a day at the beach. We really enjoyed our stay at this house!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie K., Southern Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Experience

My husband, son, his wife, and granddaughter stayed at the house 7/5 till 7/12/25. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed to for our stay, and more. The house was located close enough to the beach that we could walk if not taking a load with us. Or could drive if we wanted to load up the beach chairs, cooler, and toys. As advertised, there was a small herd of horses that visited our yard at one time or another almost every day. If not, we saw horses on our walks or drives on the beach. Spent a lot of time on the back deck watching the wildlife on the canal. Fire and rescue close by sold tee shirts and ice if needed. This was our first visit to the Outer Banks, and would like to visit again in the future. Would definitely stay in this house again if available. Driving on the beach was quite an adjustment for us, but we were pros by the time we left for home! We even tried the kayaks one day, and very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamaryn W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great House - Host Warning

Please advise that if you rent from this host you should take pictures of any damage included, otherwise you will be blamed and charged for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

I always travel with my two dogs. The host had dog water bowls full when we arrived. I’ve never had a host go to that length. The kitchen was well equipped! We have nothing negative about this host or home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool Change was Perfect During an Unexpected Heat Wave

Cool Change was an air conditioned oasis during an unusually hot week in June with every amenity you could want or need, including a water cooler and perfectly scented Ocean Breeze body wash. We still were able to enjoy the back and front porches (the latter of which managed to be cool every afternoon) and dinner on the deck underneath the house. The kayaks and stand up paddleboard made our week even more fun and we had daily horse sightings in the yard and canal, including under the house once. We already are looking forward to returning next June!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

Everything was perfect in the house! So many extra amenities made it even better. The house was clean and well organized and equipped for me and my daughter and son in law and the 3 kids. We had a beautiful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the home. We got to see the wild horses on our first morning! We were so close to the beach and really enjoyed how quiet it was.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture Perfect

Can’t say enough positives about our stay at Cool Change. House is perfect location on the canal… beautiful sunsets every night. Short walk or drive to the beach. The house has everything you could possibly want or need. The screened in porch is perfect to share meals or just enjoy the tranquility of the canal. So many cute touches throughout the house from furnishings to decorations.Working with Amber was easy and she was super attentive. No one in our group had any complaints. Perfect vacation with family in a perfect location. We will definitely be back to Cool Change again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025