Perfect Getaway on a Limited Access Beach with Wild Horses! - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 5 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2150 square feet

Let us host you for the trip your family deserves: the only place in the US where you can drive on the beach *and* vacation alongside wild horses for a week! Create magical memories to last a lifetime in the northern Outer Banks.

Our home, Sandy Claws NC, is a semi-ocean front home with direct walking access to the beach 25 yards away.

VERY SECLUDED: You need 4WD to drive nearly three miles up a beach road of sand to reach the home.

**No Hidden Fees. Nightly rate covers all basics.**

Known locally as the Christmas House, Sandy Claws NC sat unused for years before we bought it and modernized it in 2021/2022. It’s located three miles up the beach in Corolla, near MM 15.5. Containing 4BRs and 3.5Baths, and a additional sleeping area, the home can sleep up to 10 comfortably.

PROPERTY LOCATION
The home sits at an angle between two other homes (both back decks face north east toward the ocean) to maximize vistas of the water. Appreciate your own private sunrises over the ocean from the back of the home, and later appreciate sunsets from the front deck, setting over the sound side of the island. Truly spectacular visuals you’ll want to capture in a pic.

PROXIMITY TO BEACH
Our back fence post is located less than 25 yards from the dunes — a short trip with our included beach wagon and cooler. You can walk directly, or drive your 4WD car over the nearest dune access point and park directly on the beach, as this area is one of the few remaining in the country that accepts beach driving.

*AWD cars with high clearance can also be used, but you drive them at your own risk. For the best traction while driving on the sand, it’s suggested to air down all tires to 10-15PSI. Your tires won’t pop, they won’t be damaged, but you will be able to drive conveniently on the beach without straining your engine or creating ruts in the beach.

UNIQUE PROPERTY FEATURES
How often can you vacation with adored ones next to a wildlife refuge with wild horses roaming your property? The local harems visit nearly daily, staying away only in inclement weather. Please note, it is illegal to feed the wild horses (it can kill them, no joke) and you must remain 50 feet from them at all times. Allowing them too close to you will eventually cause them to become tame, resulting in their removal from the wild.

STRESS-COMPLIMENTARY VACATION
If you're here for a family vacation and don't want to prepare, a dinner meal service can be arranged with local eateries and caterers who offer catering and delivery to the 4x4 area. Reach out to us for information to organize it direct.

ON-SITE AMENITIES
Sandy Claws caters specifically to families and offers a scavenger hunt for young kids. Additional on-site activities include three intelligent TVs (living room, King Beach, and gaming alcove), many puzzles and games, books, a sand box, a seven-person hot tub, plastic Adirondack and traditional beach chairs and a wagon, a fire pit with eight chairs, tether ball, corn hole, and many more outdoor and indoor games.

REMOTE WORK
Each bedroom is equipped with a 30"x20" fold down laptop desk mounted to the wall, in case someone needs privacy for a work call, project, or school assignment. Despite Brightspeed’s reliable coverage, severe winds and weather can affect signal availability. We've found it is possible to work remotely from the home, as long as Mother Nature cooperates.

RENTAL PREFERENCE
We rent our home to family groups and adult groups over age 25. At least one person in your event must be 25 years old, sign the lease, and be present at the home for the entire duration of the lease. No events or events without prior permission from owners, and no family pets allowed. Bringing your pet to our non-pet home will invalidate your rental agreement and you must board the pet(s) or leave immediately, with no refund.

We may entertain Pet Friendly at a later season, but not at this time, no exceptions, so please don't ask.

To read last season’s reviews, please search for our home site Sandy Claws NC where we are currently offering a 10% off early bird discount for travelers booking six months in advance. No third event costs (online travel agencies like this one charge high “guest service costs” which can be $500-$1500) and we offer a permanent year-round 10% military/first responder/teacher/essential worker discount (discounts can’t be combined) with a four nighttime minimum stay. Our cancellation policy is the exact same no matter where you book, before 60 days you get a full refund. Within 60 days of arrival we can only refund for what we re-rent the property for.

HOME DETAILS

FIRST FLOORING
— Entire first floor is handicap accessible, with 36” wide doorways and hand rails in King Beach's bath (located near toilet and in shower).
— Ground floor elevator travels only to first floor. It is not a cargo elevator and the access key will only be available to guests in need of mobility assistance.
— Expansive kitchen with a movable island cart and two chairs, double wall ovens, and a six burner gas cooktop. Equipped with a Keurig type coffee maker as well as a traditional Mr Coffee with filters and an additional insulated carafe.
— Pantry is well supplied with baking dishes, three plastic pitchers, a roasting pan, mixing bowls, ceramic place settings, two crock pots, rice cooker, reusable food storage containers, an electric hand mixer, a frozen drink blender, as well as a enormous stock pot and a tiered steamer pot.
— Two wall mounted Alexa echos act as a sound system in the kitchen and dining room.
— Dining room is equipped with a huge round dining table, wall games, conversation games, and two wall mounted arcade game systems (old school video games), plus curtains to hide the games while eating.
— Generous half-bath off elevator entry alcove.
— King Beach is a master suite with an attached bath, direct access to back deck, and a view of the ocean. It contains a dresser, a complimentary-standing open closet with hangers, a chair, a bench, a folding suitcases rack, a fold-out twin sized cot, two nightstands with lamps containing an outlet and a USB plug in the base, and a wall mounted folding desk.
— First floor deck contains a covered cooking area with a gas grille, deck bar tops with ten chairs, and a kid’s sized table and chairs for kids under five.


SECOND FLOORING
— Queen Dune is a master with its own private bath, it also features an ocean view while sitting in bed. The room contains a modest closet with hangers, a chair, a bags rack, two floating nightstands with USB & AC plug lamps, and a wall desk.
— Queen Beach is a master with direct access to the top back deck, full vistas of the ocean, and shares a bath with Twin Dune via connecting doors. The room contains a closet with hangers and a cube storage piece, a chair, a suitcases rack, two floating nightstands with USB & AC plug lamps, and a folding wall desk.
— Twin Dune contains two twin beds, a fold out twin ottoman, a cube storage unit, an adjustable nighttime light with USB plugs, a chair, and a folding wall desk.
— The living room has seating for seven, four floor cushions for additional seating, and a sizable flat screen TV with an Amazon Fire stick.
— Gaming alcove contains a full-sized futon, constructed-in book shelves with hundreds of books, a smaller flat screen TV, shelves outfitted with games and puzzles, plus a drink refrigerator and countertop ice maker.
— The top back deck has six Adirondack chairs and two tall captain’s chairs.

OUTSIDE IN YARD
— Fire pit with eight Polywood Adirondack chairs
— Sand box
— Charcoal grille
— Seven person hot tub
— Outdoor shower
— Yard games
— Beach chairs, eight lightweight plastic Adirondack chairs, beach folding tables, drink holders, & a beach wagon



**PLEASE NOTE: There are no refunds for not arriving or for leaving early. Please purchase travel insurance to protect yourself. To protect our investment, we collect a security deposit and perform a weekly inventory. Guests will be charged for missing items and damages. Refunds of deposit occur within 14 days of check out.

About the Area

Located in Corolla, this vacation home is on the beach. Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tricks and tips to get the perfect rental experience:

Finding your perfect rental:

• Summer is high season in Corolla. Book your rental home in Fall or Spring months to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this strategy to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the Summer.
• In the Currituck area, The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are reserved early. Reserving your rental home up to twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner or host whether your vacationing group qualifies for a special rate.
• Property management companies typically offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation costs, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Currituck visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and fuel stations. In addition to great information, visitor guides have discounts for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Begin by choosing trip dates and a spending budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your group requires. Perfect Getaway on a Limited Access Beach with Wild Horses! has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our vacation rental search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is usually accessible on booking pages. If they are not listed, contact the property owner before booking the home. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which usually includes pull-out couches. You'll need to establish which bed configuration is optimal for your trip.
• Is your family looking for unique amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• If your family is bringing pets, you'll need to search for a pet-friendly rental. Ask for information on breed, size, and type requirements. Some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

More tips for your stay:

• Add the host's contact information to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• At Check-in, make note of any issues with the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask any questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor. Frequently, nearby homes are filled by local residents. Respecting noise limits and parking policies reduces conflict and allows everyone to enjoy their day.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best bike paths, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your stuff!
• Re-check every room of the rental property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at departure. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and scan for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, remember to take photos of the property to record its condition.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on good feedback to compel future reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to remedy it.