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A spacious kitchen with a wooden island, blue cabinets, and pendant lighting. - Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed! (Corolla)
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A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker. - Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed! (Corolla)
Escape to The Salty Anchor, a charming semi-oceanfront home in a 4x4 community where wild ponies roam. Stroll down the sandy path to the ocean's edge, relax on new decks overlooking the dunes or unwind with ocean views from inside this spacious top floor common area that includes great room, kitchen and dining room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed!

  • Steps to ocean in beautiful sand streeted 4x4 community where wild ponies roam! Large open top floor with abundant space for families to commune and plenty of private bedroom space. Beautiful artistic details throughout. Porches for sunrise ocean views with coffee, sunset cocktails and shaded porch for respite from summer sun.

    Accessible by 4x4 only. Approximately 2.6 miles up the beach. Not Pet Friendly...

    Settle in for a memorable stay by the sea at “The Salty Anchor”! This classic and charming semi-oceanfront home combines the peace and serenity of a 4x4 vacation with the convenience of a short 2.6 mile drive to the paved roads of Corolla to visit shops, restaurants and attractions. Spend your days with your toes in the sand and relaxing on the new decks overlooking the unique landscape. Be sure to keep watch for wild horses playing in the dunes!

    Stroll down a sandy path near the home to get to the ocean’s edge, or load up your 4-wheel drive vehicle with chairs, coolers and beach toys and park on the beach instead. Enjoy salty breezes and ocean views from the top-level sun deck or lounge in the shade on the covered deck on the mid-level. Savor more sights of the ocean from inside the home in the spacious top floor common areas which includes a great room, kitchen, dining room, and breakfast bar. After a full day of fun in the sun, fire up some friendly competition in the rec room with pool table.

    Your stay will leave you relaxed, refreshed, and longing to return to this comfortable cottage. Come enjoy the sand, sun, and sea at “Salty Anchor”!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 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
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Environment: Do not feed or approach ponies, stay 50 feet away! If you build a sandcastle or large sand pit on beach, knock down and fill in please!
Please leave the property in the state you found it. Return all items to their initial location prior to check out. Report damages immediately.
Enjoy your vacation but minimize noise between 10pm and 8am. Absolutely no climbing of rails or furniture - inebriated adults and questing children!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small family get togethers, limited beach access.

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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Located in Corolla, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. Corolla Beach and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Corolla Raceway and Digger's Dungeon - Home of Grave Digger are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Corolla travel guide
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Carova Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF)
    125 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salty Rim
    22 min drive
  • The Kind Cup
    22 min drive
  • Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill
    22 min drive
  • Cosmo's Pizzeria
    22 min drive
  • Northern Lights Bakery
    21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Carova Beach, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, and Estuarine Nature Walk. Currituck Beach is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed! Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described!!! Views were incredible. Horses just outside the back deck! House was super clean and comfortable. Owners were super responsive!! The distance to the paved road was just perfect. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JB M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house. It is very clean and well kept. The kitchen is fully equipped, the beds are very comfortable, and the bathrooms are spotless. The owners are helpful and terrific communicators. The upstairs has an upstairs has an open floor plan for socialization when you have a group. The view of the ocean is gorgeous with beautiful sunrises. A great ocean front place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful and the view of the ocean was so beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a fully stocked kitchen and plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy spending time with family! The view from every room was amazing! We loved walking through the "neighborhood" and seeing the wild horses - we saw them every day we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful time! Great location. Fabulous views! House is perfect! We will beck definitely!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Stay

The property was perfect for a fantastic week of fun in the sun. Awesome location and great way to spend a week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shari p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The decor was beautiful and so was the view! The most special thing about our vacation was seeing the horses! We took a tour to see the wild horses but then we saw them on our own several times. One time they came into the yard to graze. So magical!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Our stay was amazingly we really enjoyed the ocean view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Retreat

The property and owners were amazing! A wonderful home situated “off the grid” is exactly what our family needed to unwind a little and take in the wonderful views! Love the home and the location.. can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always amazing at the Salty Anchor

We have been staying at the Salty Anchor for 5 years! Well appointed, great decor and style, the best location and views all around! Super spacious living space w games, puzzles, books, plus everything u need in the kitchen to cook!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The ease of getting to the property and onto the beach was effortless. It’s a perfect location on Corolla. The view of the ocean from the porch was also better than many in this location. Very cute place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation 2025

Spectacular home, it had everything we needed and more. Every room had gorgeous views. We had the ponies visit us daily, and the beach was just perfect. 10 out of 10. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot for a family vacation!

My family and I loved our stay at this beautiful, well-maintained house. The host has done a beautiful job of thinking of all the little things to make it feel like home. We lacked for nothing during our stay. The location is just gorgeous! Isolated yet not difficult to access. My son loved the beach driving!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

April vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the salty anchorHad everything we neededHouse was as advertised and beds were comfortable It was nice having the pool table in the basement. Location was perfect, not too far down the beach and saw horses every day. Jo was very responsive and helpful. This was our first trip to OBX and we would love to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really Amazing Stay

Our week in OBX really exceeded all expectations. Really great house; big and open with amazing views and beach access. Fun little adventure up the 4x4 beach. Would definitely return in the future. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!

What an amazing house with a beautiful view! House has everything you could possibly need. The views off of the front deck are outstanding. We actually saw horses off the back deck! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

This was the perfect vacation. The views of the sunrise and horses were amazing. We even spotted a foal. It was my daughter’s literal dream come true. You do need a 4x4 vehicle to get there, and I’d recommend timing your trips in and out with the tides. The host was incredible and responsive, and we had no issues at all with the property. The beds were incredibly comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Salty Anchor was as advertised. Spectacular ocean views from the deck. The house had everything needed for a long stay and the beds were very comfortable. Lots of things to do in the house like playing pool, games and puzzles. The horses showed up 3 days when the weather was nice. First time driving on the 4x4 beach and that took a little getting use to but no issues. The owners were easy to contact and extremely responsive. We will defiantly be staying here again. All of the pictures of the horses were from the house deck.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical

A beautiful, clean, well decorated home with impeccable views of paradise!!! The hosts are beyond kind and on top of everything! The only complaint - how fast time moves when you’re at peace. Book with confidence. We will 100% return and tell others! Thank you so very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and experience!

We loved the Salty Anchor! We stayed here on Spring Break. This was such a unique experience! The setting of the house with great views of the ocean, beautiful sunrises from the front porch and sunsets from the back porch! And the horses came right up to the house to graze which was so amazing ! Jo host was amazing with communication before and during our stay. The house was beautifully decorated and felt beachy and comfortable! Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation ever !

This was seriously the best, most relaxing vacation ever. The house was clean and smelled great when we arrived. We had four adults and six kids and there is plenty of room to spread out, no one was crowded, it was great. The dishwasher broke and Jo had a new one installed the very next day. We saw the horses almost everyday, they come right up under the deck. Absolutely incredible and 1000% worth the 12 hour drive we had !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome beach vacation.

The location of the house was amazing! The horses were the highlight of the trip! The sand was incredible. The house was spacious and very nice and tidy, clean and bright. We were unable to use the bottom floor because the air was quite musty smelling, which is a sensitivity for me personally. However I imagine the time of year is partial blame as well as a common problem with beach homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal Location

Although we visited during a storm which was outside everyone’s control the views from the home and the location were wonderful. And even though the roads were flooded even one block inland, we were completely unaffected due to location of this house. Fast and easy communication to property owners with any questions and even checked in on us to ensure we were all okay after the storm. Loved the pool table and all the beach toy options available even though we didn’t get much of a chance to use them. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. Property pictures and description are spot on to the listing. Everything was super clean and easy to check in and communicate with the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home, very well stocked kitchen. We already talked about staying here again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025