Semi-Oceanfront, Pool & Hot Tub, Wild Horses, Pets Welcome, 4x4 Beach
Welcome to Summer Paws — a beautifully maintained semi-oceanfront retreat on the wild, unspoiled 4x4 beaches of Carova Beach, Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina. With a private pool, hot tub, screened porch, and sweeping ocean views from three levels of wraparound decking, this lovingly cared-for home has everything your family needs to truly unwind. A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required to reach Summer Paws — and that's exactly what makes Carova so special. No traffic, no crowds, just wide open Atlantic shoreline, star-filled skies, and the famous Corolla wild horses that frequently wander past the house. Summer Paws sits approximately 9 miles up the 4x4 beach — one of the most secluded and peaceful locations on the entire Outer Banks. The Home Spread across three stories with 1,536 square feet, Summer Paws sleeps up to 7 guests comfortably across three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Two queen bedrooms offer comfortable retreats, while the third bedroom features a fun duo-bunk with a double bottom bunk and twin top — perfect for kids. Flat screen TVs in every bedroom and the living room keep everyone entertained on rainy days, and the fully stocked kitchen means you're ready to cook from day one. Outside The outdoor spaces are where Summer Paws truly shines. Watch wild horses and abundant wildlife from the private screened porch, stargaze from the hot tub, or cool off in the private pool (open late May through end of September). Three levels of decking provide stunning ocean views at every turn, with outdoor furniture, a charcoal grill, outdoor shower, and five beach chairs included. Two beach parking passes are provided. Pets Welcome Summer Paws is dog friendly — up to two dogs considered depending on age, weight, and breed. A per-pet fee and refundable security deposit apply. No cats please. Short Stays Available Three-night minimum stays are available in spring and fall — perfect for a quick getaway to the 4x4 beach! Sunday check-in. Linens and towels provided. No smoking. Fireplace not available for guest use. No graduation groups or events. Free unlimited parking at the house.
Accommodatie-voorzieningen
Zwembad/spa
Bubbelbad
Privézwembad
Internet
Beschikbaar in de woning: internettoegang
Parkeren en vervoer
Parkeerplekken ter plaatse
Keuken
Afwasmachine
Broodrooster
Koelkast
Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
Kookgerei, borden en bestek
Kookplaat
Microgolfoven
Oven
Slaapkamers
3 slaapkamers
Beddengoed inbegrepen
Badkamer
2,5 badkamers
Bad of douche
Buitendouche
Douche
Haardroger
Handdoeken inbegrepen
Woonruimtes
Apart eetgedeelte
Woonkamer
Entertainment
Dvd-speler
Spellen
Stereo-installatie
Tv met kabel-/satellietzenders
Buiten
Barbecue
Patio
Wasvoorzieningen
Wasmachine/droogkast
Wasserette
Comfort
Airconditioning
Verwarming
Huisdieren
Huisdiervriendelijk
Alleen honden zijn welkom
Tot 23 kg per huisdier
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen
Rookvrije accommodatie
Diensten en faciliteiten
Strijkijzer/strijkplank
Telefoon
Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken
Dicht bij de zee
Dingen om te doen
Boot
Surfen/bodyboarden in de buurt
Vismogelijkheid in de buurt
Vogelspotten in de buurt
Walvissen spotten in de buurt
Zeilen in de buurt
Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt
Veiligheidsvoorzieningen
Koolmonoxidemelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Rookmelder (de eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools
Huisdieren
Huisdieren toegelaten
Assistentiedieren zijn welkom en er wordt geen toeslag voor in rekening gebracht
Alleen honden zijn toegestaan
2 in totaal (tot 23 kg per huisdier)
Kinderen en extra bedden
Kinderen zijn welkom.
Evenementen
No events allowed
Roken
Smoking is not permitted
Belangrijke informatie
Algemene info
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een professionele eigenaar, die accommodaties aanbiedt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De eigenaar heeft aangegeven dat er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
De accommodatie beschikt over de volgende veiligheidsvoorzieningen: een brandblusapparaat, een EHBO-koffer en een veiligheidsslot
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Als je je boeking annuleert, ben je onderhevig aan het annuleringsbeleid van de eigenaar. In overeenstemming met de EU-regelgeving over consumentenrechten, vallen boekingsservices voor accommodaties niet onder het herroepingsrecht.
Veelgestelde vragen
Zijn huisdieren welkom bij Summer Paws - pool/hot tub, 4x4, pets, short walk to the beach!?
Ja, bij deze accommodatie zijn honden met een gewicht van maximum 23 kg per huisdier toegestaan (maximum 2 in totaal).
Hoeveel kost het om hier te parkeren?
Er zijn parkeerplaatsen beschikbaar bij de accommodatie.
Hoe laat kan ik bij Summer Paws - pool/hot tub, 4x4, pets, short walk to the beach! inchecken?
Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 16.00 uur.
Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Summer Paws - pool/hot tub, 4x4, pets, short walk to the beach! uitchecken?
Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.
Waar staat Summer Paws - pool/hot tub, 4x4, pets, short walk to the beach!?
Dit vakantiehuis ligt bij de zee, op 2 km afstand van Currituck National Wildlife Refuge en Outer Banks Beaches. Ook False Cape State Park en False Cape Beach liggen op 5 km afstand.
Beoordelingen over
Beoordelingen
Uitzonderlijk
Alle weergegeven beoordelingen zijn gebaseerd op echte gastenervaringen. Alleen reizigers die een verblijf bij ons hebben geboekt, kunnen een beoordeling indienen. We verifiëren beoordelingen op basis van onze richtlijnen en plaatsen alle beoordelingen, of ze nu positief of negatief zijn.
Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 60 van 68 beoordelingen
10 - Uitstekend
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Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 6 van 68 beoordelingen
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Gastenscore: 6 - Redelijk. 1 van 68 beoordelingen
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Gastenscore: 4 - Matig. 0 van 68 beoordelingen
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Gastenscore: 2 - Ontzettend slecht. 1 van 68 beoordelingen
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Netheid
9,8
Locatie
Beoordelingen
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Alycia S.
28 sep 2025
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
The house was perfect for our family of 3 with room for more if needed! Will book again!
Alycia S.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2025
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Courtney S.
24 jul 2025
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.
Courtney S.
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Kariann G.
12 sep 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
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.
Kariann G.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2022
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Randy P.
21 jul 2025
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!
Randy P.
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Brandon T.
6 jul 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Amazing House
House was beautiful and well kept and had front row views of the wild horses!
Brandon T.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2023
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jill J.
19 jul 2023
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.
Jill J.
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Cody G.
4 sep 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Great stay!
Manager was super helpful and stayed in touch! Loved the house. Everything you need!
Cody G.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2022
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Kimberly B.
15 aug 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
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.
Kimberly B.
7 nachten verbleven in augustus 2022
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Jerry F.
14 jul 2021
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Feels like home
I don't want to say too many great things about this property and limit my ability to rent again in the future. But, if you get the chance, you should definitely stay here.
Jerry F.
7 nachten verbleven in juli 2021
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Randy P.
19 jul 2023
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.
Randy P.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Courtney S.
23 jun 2023
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!
Courtney S.
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Patricia W.
27 mei 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
First Vacation in over 20 Years!
We picked the perfect place to go for our long overdue escape. It was beautiful, clean, quiet! All our top priorities in one place. Watching the horses every morning and evening travel through the yard, in addition to seeing deer, rabbits, and coyotes from our deck was exciting for all of us.
Patricia W.
7 nachten verbleven in mei 2022
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Brian W.
9 jul 2024
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.
Brian W.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Nicole W.
20 aug 2024
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.
Nicole W.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Colin B.
28 jun 2023
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.
Colin B.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Nicole W.
23 aug 2023
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!
Nicole W.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Ashley B.
7 jul 2025
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 !
Ashley B.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Scott F.
3 okt 2024
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.
Scott F.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2024
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
A guest from Cooksburg, PA
14 jun 2024
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 🖤
A guest from Cooksburg, PA
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Courtney S.
30 jul 2024
Our favorite week of the year
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 this rental and have used it year over year. The house is always so clean and well supplied. It's the most peaceful and restorative week of the year for our family.
Courtney S.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Randy P.
23 jul 2024
Love our week at Summer Paws every year!!
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 is our 4th year staying at Summer Paws, and we can't wait for our 5th! The location is great, and we feel right at home in this beautiful cottage. The house offers everything we need for a perfect vacation: a pool, hot tub, beach chairs, games for all ages, smart TVs in every bedroom, grill, screened in porch, outside shower, washer/dryer, and so much more. Our sweet english bulldog, Berta Mae, has come with us every year and loves Carova just as much as we do. We also have had horses visit every year, which we love!! Thank you for sharing your piece of Carova heaven with our family!! See you next year!
Randy P.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
26 sep 2022
Carova Crazy!
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:
Love ❤️
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Karen K.
20 sep 2022
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
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!
Karen K.
7 nachten verbleven in september 2022
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Randy P.
27 jul 2022
Summer Paws vacation at it's best!
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 2nd year in a row, staying at Summer Paws for our weeks vacation.The cottage is located right at the beach,super clean and well stocked. We love the swimming pool too. I would recommend this cottage to anyone. The property manager, Laura James makes the entire process of renting so easy. She also communicates with you and checks on us to make sure we are comfortable and have everything we need. She is awesome!! In fact I am getting ready to contact her now about our 3rd stay at Summer Paws next summer. Great place,great people, great times!
Randy P.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Candee C.
18 mei 2022
A Huge Fan!!!
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:
My 2 children and large dog visited the Outer Banks for the very first time this past August and stayed on Corova Beach in Summer Paws. I plan to return to Corova Beach every year, God willing, and would most definitely stay at Summer Paws. There was more than enough room for us with opportunity for 2-4 additional people. The house was beautiful, so cozy and very clean, offered privacy with no houses on top of it, very short walk to the beach, great ocean breeze being in the 2nd row, loved, loved, loved the top story screened in dining area, very accommodating to our beloved dog stocked with food and water bowls and mat, attractive to the wild horses that visited us twice that we saw, amazing property managers, Laura and David. who sympathized and helped immensely when my son lost his ONLY eye glasses and my daughter her ONLY retainers in the ocean on the SAME day and we needed to make emergency purchases from home and ship to an alternate location Corolla, great laundry room which came in handy, like new appliances, including the washer, dryer and dishwasher - I could go on and on as I hated to leave Summer Paws. It was very inviting and offered everything that we wanted and needed this family vacation! After staying on Carova Beach, I can not imagine staying anywhere else. The 4x4 experience was very exciting and exactly the environment I prefer - more relaxed, close to the ocean, 1 minute drive ONTO the beach and thrilling drive up and down the beach, all while being close to the town of Corolla with groceries, gift shops, restaurants, family friendly activities and more.