Title: SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walkway. Pool w/heat Elevator Game Rm 4x4 beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83685353&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walkway. Pool w/heat Elevator Game Rm 4x4 beach ## Photo gallery for SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walkway. Pool w/heat Elevator Game Rm 4x4 beach ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walkway. Pool w/heat Elevator Game Rm 4x4 beach (Carova)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83690000/83685400/83685353/6ae77c66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walkway. 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Enjoy panoramic views and sea air while watching wild horses graze on your dune, lounge by the heatable pool or indulge in a seaside picnic with family and pets. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 144023 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SANDY PAWS: Oceanfront w/dune walkway. Pool w/heat Elevator Game Rm 4x4 beach Drive Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Up the 4x4 Beach to Your Family’s Oceanfront OBX Happy Place! Delight in the experience of driving where there are no hard roads! Three night stays are available in spring and fall. Extraordinary experiences await your arrival at Sandy Paws, a tranquil, pet-friendly oceanfront retreat with heatable pool, elevator and everything you could possibly need for the ultimate vacation. This home was lovingly designed for your family AND your beloved dog to enjoy fun-filled gatherings on wild and wonderful Carova Beach. Take in the panoramic views and sea air while watching the famous wild horses grazing peacefully on your dune. Delight in a lingering ocean sunrise, enjoy a seaside picnic with the kids and beloved dog, steal away for a refreshing afternoon dip in the private pool (heated for a fee), sunbathe in a poolside lounge chair with your favorite book, marvel at the sunsets over the sound from your front porch and then be dazzled by the starriest night sky from the serenity of your private spa with LED lighting. At 4,023 square feet, Sandy Paws welcomes your family to its casually gracious spaces as well as generously sized bedrooms with private bathrooms for each. Bring your groceries and never leave! Three refrigerator/freezers and a chest freezer in the shed mean you don’t have to go back to town to replenish your supplies!! Grill on the propane or charcoal grill while enjoying happy hour at the picnic table and watching the kids in the pool. With its double refrigerator/freezers, double cooktops and double dishwashers, the spacious indoor kitchen accommodates many chefs – with ample room for all. Use the high-speed internet service to stream on your private device or the large screens in the living areas. A vibrant, surf-themed recreation room offers lounge furniture, a dart set, retro-style refrigerator/freezer and pool table as well as a large screen television (Dish TV cable). When the day is done, restore your body and mind through revitalizing slumber in one of Sandy Paws’ spacious, themed bedrooms. Whether you seek active adventures, shopping and dining in Corolla, (a 9-mile drive down the beach) a chilled-out vacation or anything in between, make Sandy Paws your ultimate, most memorable vacation. It has everything you need and more. 4-wheel drive vehicle required. Linens are provided. Sunday Arrival. Two dogs considered depending on age, weight and breed. There is a per pet fee and a refundable security deposit. No cats Pool heat available for a fee. No graduation groups or events are allowed in any of the houses offered by Carova Cottages. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 7.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - Elevator - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 4,023 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91760000/91751500/91751496/2b0d4e0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Turn Some Pages. 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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 2135-240504 ## About the area Located in Corolla, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Whalehead and Wild Horse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education. With jet skiing, windsurfing, and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa P. Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views and nice set up. Very well organized. So convenient to the beach. The house was very spacious and comfortable. ##### Melissa P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry H. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home That Offers Everything The kitchen was stocked above and beyond what we were thinking even after reading how wonderful it was. Theheated pool was a bonus! ##### Sherry H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jenna s. Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Obx 2024 Our stay was incredible. The place was spotless, beautiful, and spacious! Communication with the host was easy and efficient! The house and view were amazing. Seeing the wild horses is something I will always remember. My family and I had an incredible trip ##### jenna s. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff F. Sep 17, 2024 #### Perfect stay 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: Everything was perfect as usual. Repeat customer for good reason, they are perfect. ##### Jeff F. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff F. Sep 16, 2024 #### Perfect stay 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: Everything was perfect as usual. Repeat customer for good reason, they are perfect. ##### Jeff F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy K P. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sandy Paws is a Perfect Beach Vacation Rental. The property delivered everything as advertised. It was perfect for my small grand babies, easy walk over the dune to the beach, and an easy walk the pool behind the house. House was spacious and accommodated all of my family of 6 adults, 2 grand babies (41 months and 22 months), and two dogs. I will definitely rent again. ##### Randy K P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan P. Jun 11, 2024 #### Wonderful spot for family fun! 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: Perfect spot for family fun. The house is set up to accommodate a crowd of all ages. The pool and hot tub were perfect and the location was remote enough to not feel crowded. ##### Morgan P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda R. Sep 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sleepy Sunrises Our beach home was so cosy, comfortable and perfect in every way. We had everyone from seniors to infants and the home was huge and accommodated everyone's needs. Loved the sunrises, sand and four wheeling. Laura is a great hostess and went above and beyond to please pur family. Returning Next year for more memories. Thank you heeling. Laura was fabulous, efficient and a lovely hostess. We're coming back next ##### Brenda R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle r. May 22, 2024 #### Great house! 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 house has absolutely EVERYTHING you need for your stay. It’sa welcoming space with great decor and enough room for everyone comfortably. Having your own bathroom for each room was a big plus. Only recommendation is to bring your own hand soap for the bathrooms. ##### michelle r. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### becky s. Aug 30, 2023 #### Wonderful stay 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 loved Sandy Paws, quick, walk over the dunes to the beach, kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils we needed, and beds were comfortable.We are an older couple, and don’t have a lot of streaming apps on our phones, and the owner provided ESPN for us to watch the Little League World Series!! Much appreciated!! ##### becky s. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie G. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation! We had a great time at Sandy Paws! My husband and children (a 3 and 1 year old) went with my parents and brother. I defintely appreciated all the baby equipment they had available so we didnt have to pack as much. Everything was as expected and the house was great! We did need to some essentials to get through the whole week, like toilet paper, but not unexpected, just something to factor into plans. Good 4 wheel drive cars are definitely needed. My parents had a ford bronco and we have a mazda cx5 and did just fine though. It is about a 40 min drive to get to grocery and shops so something else to consider in plans. Ultimately, everything was as promised and a great stay and we saw plenty of horses right in the front and back yards! ##### Katie G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis K. Jul 18, 2024 #### Excellent Family Vacation 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: Wonderful adventure for our family of ten. The house was perfect with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The lay out provided room for everyone to spread out and spend time together or separately when they wanted to. The outside grilling area, hot tub and pool were great. A really nice sized pool with plenty of lounging furniture. View was obstructed a bit by the dune but that can't be changed. When they say you need a four wheel drive, believe them. Our family drivers had no problem but one of the riders (grandma) didn't exactly love the 9 mile drive on the beach. Luckily with all the refrigerators and freezers, we were able to take enough supplies that the only trip back into to Corolla was for sunscreen. Management team was so easy to work with and responded quickly when we needed some help with a smoke detector. The best part was the horses who came to visit almost daily. They truly are beautiful !! ##### Phyllis K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim W. Sep 6, 2023 #### Best family vacation ever! 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: Sandy Paws is a great property. Kitchen has every single thing you can imagine and settings for 20+ people. My bartender daughter was especially impressed with the completely stocks barware to include all the glassware and gadgets. Elevator was a huge plus for my Mom who had knee surgery in the Spring. Loved having the little table on the same floor as the great room and kitchen for games and puzzles. Even though the tropical storm came to visit, we had plenty to do inside with the game room and tv's o'plenty. House is staged with beautiful artwork and is very updated and well kept. Pool and horrible are top notch. My only suggestion would be to include more beach chairs to replace some of the Sandy Paws camping chairs. They are cute with the personalized logo on the back but not practical for our older family members. As usual, Laura is a dream and is available and responsive to answer questions and assist with requests. Best family vacation ever! ##### Kim W. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah A. May 14, 2024 #### Neat Experience! 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 a fantastic time at Sandy Paws! The house was HUGE, the pool was perfect, and the direct access to the beach was great! The drive to get there was crazy (9 miles on the sand!) but as long as you catch it when the tide is lower it’s not too bad. Definitely an adventure! Saw lots of wild horses — a couple even came trotting through our carport at one point during the week. The one downside to the wild horses were the horse flies that bothered us on hot days both on the beach and at the pool — didn’t think to bring bug spray, though not sure it would have helped with the biting! Luckily it’s not like mosquitos where the bites itch afterward, they were just a bit of a nuisance. Other than that just make sure to bring your own spices as the house only has salt and pepper, though it was definitely a well-equipped kitchen and had all the equipment/utensils we needed to make meals (which was good because it was a 30 min back down the beach to get to any restaurants). My husband also enjoyed seeing military aircrafts fly by during the day — some came super close and made for a really neat experience!All in all it was a great vacation and we were so grateful to have been able to make so many wonderful memories! ##### Leah A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kris E. Jun 19, 2024 #### Beauty and comfort and adventure all in one. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was 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 awesome and very responsive! The pool was perfect and it was awesome to be able to drive all our beach supplies down to the beach to set up each day. The house was perfect with a huge table and large family gathering area. It was quiet and beautiful and everyone loved seeing the horses along the beach, on the dunes and even up around the house. As for location, this was our first time staying on the OBX and we decided it isn’t for everyone. We had two medical emergencies which meant a VERY LONG drive to an emergency facility. Also, plan to bring basic supplies like shampoo, hand soap, hair dryer, dish soap, toilette paper, paper towels, all spices starting with salt and pepper. Because of the drive we only left for our 2 emergencies and a couple of times to get supplies. I have been to drive on beaches before, but this was a totally different experience. You HAVE to have a 4 wheel drive vehicle with plenty of clearence below your truck to get through the soft sand ruts. As for returning, some loved being in a remote area. Some wanted to explore the area and have easier access to the amenities of Corolla, Duck and sites off the island. The only time it rained was at night so I don’t know what it was like to drive on the beach in the rain. Also, because the dunes are so high, there is not a clear view of the beach. You can see the water, but not the actual beach. Bottom line, we are all glad we went there for our family vacation this year. The house was outstanding and we loved being in a rental property that quickly felt like home. And it offered bit of adventure and sights that you would get no where else! Oh yes. There is a shed in the driveway that is FULL with beach and pool toys which was awesome. ##### Kris E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia D. Jul 23, 2024 #### Amazing 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: Our first time at Sandy Paws, we were so excited we got to bring our dogs which made the experience better. Our family got to spread out in the many rooms which were very clean and comfortable, kitchen fully stocked and spacious for multiple people to be cooking at the same time. Outside the kids used the pool and hot tub every day, the adults loved to grill and of course the beach. What an experience driving on the beach!!!! A four wheel drive lovers dream and great to not have to lug all our beach gear. We had a wonderful vacation! House managers are terrific, came right over when we noticed a safety issue with one of the beds, thank you again! ##### Patricia D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin H. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property is well maintained and has all the amenities you could possibly want. From the drive in on the beach to horses in the front and back yard Sandy Paws was an excellent vacation destination for our family. ##### Erin H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia D. Aug 4, 2025 #### 2024 and 2025 vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 loved our stay at Sandy Paws that we stayed again and hope to continue to come down annually! House was clean accommodating and spacious, we brought our dogs and they had a blast also. Looking forward to next year!! ##### Patricia D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn D. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mother and grandmother Great place and location. Perfect for a family vacation. We will come again. ##### Carolyn D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian M. May 25, 2023 #### McMullin - Sandy Paws - Week Ended 5-14-23 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 time and loved the house! Would definitely stay again. ##### Brian M. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. May 10, 2023 #### Amazing house, amazing location 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: House is beautiful and stocked with everything you need. So close to the beach and the pool area with hot tub was great. ##### Michelle B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim B. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best family vacation yet! Property and area over exceeded our expectations. Had everything we needed or could have wanted. Love the setup of the house, the pool and the beach. Kids and grandchild had the best time. Very relaxing,had family time cooking together and morning coffee on the deck. Had several visits from the horses and the dolphins. Laura and Dave were prefect host and answered our many questions. Thanks again for a great Bourland Family Vacation!!! ##### Jim B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue Z. Aug 5, 2023 #### Sandy Paws A++ Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 could not have been more pleased with our week at Sandy Paws. Beautifully decorated home with a wonderful location and fully stocked with everything we needed. It was the perfect size for our family, and the memories created there will last a lifetime! Great dealing with Laura at Carova Cottages. We loved everything about this house and hope to be back again! ##### Sue Z. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### korine w. Jul 19, 2023 #### Most relaxing vacation Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 been going to carova for 15 years. This was our first year at paws. The first thing we lived was how clean they keep it. It was great to have everything there in the house. We loved the second couch on the middle floor. There was so much space for all of us. ##### korine w. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline A. Aug 9, 2023 #### Lovely home! 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: I’ve stayed in many rentals including in the Outer Banks. Sandy Paws is the best we’ve stayed at - well appointed, clean and just nice and comfortable all around. Location may be a bit far from Corolla if you like heading into town a lot. But if you want a relaxing time on the beach without a ton of people around, Sandy Paws is a truly lovely place to be. The kitchen is organized and had lots of things most rentals do not. The bed rooms are comfortable. We’ll loved the place. 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