Title: Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=180789&destination=Corolla%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=30956800&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses ## Photo gallery for Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses ![Property grounds - Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses (4x4 - Carova Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30960000/30956800/30956800/0e61f771.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses (4x4 - Carova Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30960000/30956800/30956800/fe6ec6f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses (4x4 - Carova Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30960000/30956800/30956800/3e1e7bbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses (4x4 - Carova Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30960000/30956800/30956800/910d9b04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses (4x4 - Carova Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30960000/30956800/30956800/845c18f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a serene oceanfront retreat at this classic cottage in Carova, where wild horses roam the beach. Watch sunrises from your private deck, and enjoy new king beds in all three bedrooms, plus outdoor showers and multiple decks for soaking up the views. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 62364 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses \*\*A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.\*\*\*\* This classic 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath cottage sits right on the Oceanfront 3 1/2 miles up the 4-wheel-drive-only area north of Corolla. Bring your dogs (up to 2) at no additional cost. See the awesome sunrises from your front deck in the morning, and watch the wild horses roam the beach from your private deck. New in 2024: New King beds in all 3 bedrooms New sliders and windows throughout New siding Three of 4 decks new Lower Level: Entry, Carport, Outside Shower, Walkway to the Beach. Mid-Level: Master Bedroom w/King w/TV and Deck Access, Great Room w/Entertainment Center w/TV, Kitchen w/5 Bar Stools, Dining Area Seats 10, Half Bath, Laundry, Access to Decks. Upper Level: Master Bedroom w/King, w/Private Deck Access, Master Bedroom w/King, w/Private Deck Access, Loft w/ 2 Murphy Beds, TV. Beach Parking: Parking passes are REQUIRED on Currituck County beaches between April 30 and October 1\. This home provides TWO beach parking passes and they MUST BE PICKED UP AND RETURNED TO our Duck Office (1450 Duck Rd. Duck, NC 27949). ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Walkway to water ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,364 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/120000000/119996500/119996451/ac99fbf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 9BR Dog Friendly | Pool | Hot Tub | Fireplace Whalehead Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=119996451&PinnedHotelID=119996451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/95000000/94992900/94992849/a3021348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Little Getaway Corolla - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=94992849&PinnedHotelID=94992849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46240000/46231900/46231832/f3124658.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEANFRONT, 17 BRs, Ocean Views, Priv Pool, Rec Rm, Theatr Rm! 4x1487, The Dream Corolla - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=46231832&PinnedHotelID=46231832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/81000000/80060000/80059100/80059074/aba43712.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Parked In The Sand"Corolla 4x4 beach house Ocean views/Wild Horses/Pet friendly Corolla - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=80059074&PinnedHotelID=80059074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/120000000/119996200/119996194/60136050.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5BR | Private Pool | Hot Tub | Sauna | Fireplace Corolla Light - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=119996194&PinnedHotelID=119996194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/120000000/119996400/119996390/c054168a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-friendly, oceanside, pool, hot tub Corolla - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=119996390&PinnedHotelID=119996390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118100000/118099600/118099549/36d44829_edited_1325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanside, Community Amenities, Close to Beach -661, Worth The Wait Corolla Light - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=118099549&PinnedHotelID=118099549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74290000/74287000/74286963/d1982890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEANFRONT, Ocean views! 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All 6 bedrooms have private bathroom. 4x4 beach Carova - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 67 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=21673234&PinnedHotelID=21673234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=30956800&PinnedHotelID=30956800&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=30956800,119996451,94992849,46231832,80059074) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 24 ### 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 ### Rules Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old. ### 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 ### 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 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 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 ### Property is also known as C9009 Rankin. 4x4 Beach Oceanfront Awesome Views No Pet Fee! 876127 ## About the area Located in Corolla, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, while Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Corolla travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Corolla.dx180789) [View more Vacation homes in Corolla](https://www.expedia.ca/Corolla-Private-Vacation-Homes.d180789-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.44389%2C-75.84209&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WEa5obdI3KBKjw0NgFSeSRJVqn0=) 4x4 - Carova Beach, NC ### Getting around - Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) 156 min drive ### Restaurants - Corolla Pizza & Deli 24 min drive - The Beer Garden 25 min drive - Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill 26 min drive - Salty Rim 26 min drive - Cosmo's Pizzeria 26 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses? ### What time is check-out at Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses? ### Where is Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rankin - 4x4 Carova Beach, Oceanfront, Ocean View, No Pet Fee, See Wild Horses Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert B. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing week. Very relaxing, beautiful weather, horses. ##### Robert B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel A. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Peaceful, neat, comfortable, and affordable price. Will definitely rent again in the nearest future. ##### Samuel A. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill L. Sep 29, 2023 #### Always an excellent experience 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: Very pleased with the service and the property. Love this house. ##### Jill L. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Sugar Grove, WV Oct 12, 2023 #### A Thrill of a Lifetime Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have always wanted to rent a place on the beach. This house is that! It was a 1-2 minute walk from inside the house to the water, depending on where the tide was. All three bedrooms are master suites, so all my family was happy. The only bad part was the bed linens and mattress covers. My bed was very comfortable but the mattress cover was ripped to shreds and rustled - a lot! The sheets were very thin and did not fit the beds properly. This made for uncomfortable nights.We still thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite the beds and would recommend it to friends, but advise them to bring their own sheets. ##### A guest from Sugar Grove, WV Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Bob A. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### AMAZING House!! Great house, perfect location! Walking into that house and seeing the ocean and beach right outside the windows! The house is perfect, all the bedrooms have bathrooms and the main living area is open and comfortable. The furnishings were all comfortable, very important! You might find that perfect house in the perfect location but if the beds hurt your back and the sofas and chairs make you miserable, it doesn’t matter how perfect the house is! We were surprised at the amount of traffic on the beach, and I mean trucks zipping by, passing each other! We have been to 4x4 beaches before but we have never been to a place where the beach is actually the road! That coupled with the amount of construction going on further up the beach made for treacherous conditions on the beach, especially at quitting time for the construction workers! But we knew in advance that there would be vehicles on the beach so it doesn’t seem fair to complain about it. However, I will really complain about the cleanliness of the house, needs work!! Love it, hope to come back soon! ##### Bob A. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa J. Sep 27, 2023 #### Rankin Stay 9.16-23.23 Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 4th time at Rankin house, hopefully not the last. However few things to take note. Water was off outside of needing to shower could not be used, was salted and needed bottles to cook and clean with. Few other things need to be addressed; kitchen window screen torn not able to open due to that. upstairs faucet, runs if not shut off in just the right position which took some finesse, downstairs bedroom toilet runs a bit. Linen service- more towels would be great only one bath towel per person forces laundry and the sheets are not great, couple pillowcases were torn and not enough to cover each pillow in one bedroom any way. screen door in upstairs bedroom off track, called in but no one came out we needed to fix ourselves, thankfully we could so that we could enjoy the door being open. All in all just some Maintenace things to be addressed, would not deter me from returning a 5th time as location is primo!! Realty staff did respond quickly and was polite. ##### Melissa J. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis and Donna R. Oct 1, 2024 #### Fabulous OBX getaway 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: Our group really enjoyed our stay at Rankin! The house is in a great location overlooking the beach, and the main deck and upstairs decks provided quite a vantage point for watching beach traffic-(esp. close to high tide), surf fishing, and horses. While we were there, several groups of horses strolled down the beach, grazed in the dunes near the house, and even “clomped” on the walkway beneath the home. There is a view from every single window in the house, and it is well-appointed with kitchen supplies: there are plentiful plates, bowls, glasses, and cookware. There is even a drawer filled with crab crackers. The kitchen counters are unique and stunning, and we were glad that many trivets are available to protect them.One member of our group needed to work remotely one day, and noted that the internet is very slow. We noticed this, as well. One caution for those who have dogs: one of ours alerted us to a ‘TomCat’ mouse bait in the corner of the deck by the grill. If ingested, these can be fatal for pets. ##### Dennis and Donna R. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald T. Jun 10, 2024 #### Paradise 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: Couldn’t ask for a better spot. Waking up to the sunrise and the sound of waves. We go here to the rankin every year and love it. Nice job on the upgrades also. Hope to be there for many more years. ##### Ronald T. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget M. May 30, 2024 #### Beautiful location and home 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 enjoyed a weeklong stay at the Rankin and look forward to returning soon. The house has everything you need, with a fabulous kitchen for those of us who like to cook. We really appreciated having a filtered water system and drinking water cooler, plus a separate small fridge for the beer drinkers among us. More importantly, we loved seeing the wild horses that visited the surrounding area and yard one morning. They are absolutely beautiful!The only downsides we experienced were a lot of construction traffic on the beach (but that's all along the 4X4 stretch these days) and the sand strip out front becomes almost non-existent at high tide. So, timing is everything if you need to go somewhere. We preferred staying put to enjoy the ocean view, walk the beach and experience spectacular nature off the grid. ##### Bridget M. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. Apr 11, 2023 #### Amazing 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: Place was amazing. We hope to stay here again in the near future. ##### John G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Robert S. Oct 16, 2019 #### Great Week 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: Beautiful weather, great time, great week. That’s all u need. ##### Robert S. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Slatersville, RI May 24, 2023 #### spectacular place 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 CLASS PLACE. VERY DOG FRIENDLY. BEST RENTAL EVER. LOVE THE 3 SEPARATE MASTER BEDROOMS EACH WITH A BALCONY AND BATHROOM ##### A guest from Slatersville, RI From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ripple S. Jun 23, 2020 #### Rankin Carova Beach 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: Great experience. Beautiful location, ocean view from every room of the house. Very comfortable, has all the amenities. Wild horses come to the house daily, enjoyed sunrise and walk on the beach every morning. ##### Ripple S. From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Julie G. May 10, 2021 #### Rare remote opportunity to stay among the wild horses 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: I would definitely recommend arriving in daytime - driving on beach to reach the house was a little nerve wrecking and I would not attempt at night. We had herds of wild horses on our dunes almost every day. Extremely charming and unique location. 4WD beach got a little to busy with cars on weekend to feel comfortable with our little ones on beach. ##### Julie G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle M. Jun 27, 2022 #### Carova rental Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was good but a few things really missing! 1\. Not enough guest towels. 2\. No dish towels 3\. For the amount of money spent toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, zip lock bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap should be supplied. 4\. Need to get rid of the poison oak on the back/stairs we had grandkids so we were very cautious. Otherwise the house was stocked appropriately. The view incredible! The beach incredible! Long drive on the beach to get there though. The wide horses were amazing. ##### Michelle M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 From a partner site ### 6/10 Okay #### Michelle Jul 12, 2021 #### A week in paradise...well, almost. Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Of course The Rankin is the premiere spot on the 4x4 OBX. The location cannot get any better. The home is well stocked with everything you need to enjoy a week at the beach. The quality and selection of pits and pans and Rubbermaid is worth a mention! Also worth mentioning: the lack of cleaning, dust on every solid surface, hairs in the bathroom on all hard surfaces, no vacuuming done that we could see. The sliding glass door and screw door off the kitchen are in some dire need of service. They are very hard to slide and quite frankly, I felt like ripping the screen right off the track several times! Our trash was never picked up on Wednesday or any other day fir that matter. And the fact that a parking pass is not included in the rental is a huge downer. ##### Michelle From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### William M. Oct 27, 2022 #### Vacation is to short Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Had a great time.the house was great. Never driven on the beach before but did fine. More traffic in front of than I expected. But over all loved it. ##### William M. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Robert B. Oct 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed Property was great. Mother nature threw us a couple curves. Can't do anything about that. Overall great. ##### Robert B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loope J. Sep 26, 2022 #### Best house we have found! 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: An excellent location with a well designed home! Perfect for our family! Love this house and re-rented it for next year ##### Loope J. From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Huntington , WV Sep 26, 2022 #### Amazing location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is amazingly situated at the top of the dune so beach access was easy and views were amazing. We enjoyed the house and well-stocked kitchen. The house is nicely laid out with private and public spaces flowing well to accommodate everyone. Overall, all the kitchen needs a thorough cleaning of every cupboard, drawer, pot and pan but those are things we could easily manage while we were there without effecting our stay. The driveway can accommodate two vehicles but was a little tight to avoid congestion if both vehicles weren't leaving at the same time. But the house and views made it well worth a little strategic maneuvering. We started planning our next trip to the house while we were there! ##### A guest from Huntington , WV From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth M. Jul 25, 2022 #### Wonderful vacation Rating Details: 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 year at Rankin House and we loved it just as much as the first time. Fantastic location, everything was as described. We had one small glitch after check in and the property manager fixed the issue right away. Five stars from the McGrath Family and friends ##### Ruth M. From a partner site ### 4/10 Poor #### A guest from COLUMBIA CITY, IN Jul 14, 2022 #### Home needs a good cleaning! Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I have rented this home multiple times due to it's amazing location. The last 2 years the home has been dirty to the point we have cleaned prior to unpacking. The bathrooms this year had urine on the toilet seats and dried toothpaste in the sinks. The dust throughout the house was horrible! The vent in the kitchen is disgusting with lots of dust and grease. Was nice to see the carpet had at least been sweep this year! We had 6 guest in the home this year and were only left 3 large towels and 6 washcloths. House keeping did bring additional large towels later in the evening, but this was after we had all showered as no one could give me a timeframe of when we may expect more towels. We never did get any hand towels. If location was not so important to my family and I we would be looking for a home managed by Twiddy, as this home was MUCH cleaner when managed by them. ##### A guest from COLUMBIA CITY, IN From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. Apr 18, 2022 #### Rankin Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great time! ##### Mark L. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edith G. Oct 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Beach You Can't get any closer to the beach! We loved watching the sun come up and the evening walks on the beach. The seafood was delicious, we did not want to leave! The house was clean and had all the basics sheets, towels and dishes pots and pans. No spices or paper products. We would love to come back. ##### Edith G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### BRIAN H. Oct 25, 2021 #### Great stay and view 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. 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