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Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10209.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • False Cape State Park
    13 min drive
  • Swan Beach
    58 min drive
  • Corolla Beach
    102 min drive
  • Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
    209 min drive

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About the area

Corolla

Seaside stay .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Outer Banks Beaches and 3 miles (5 km) of False Cape State Park. Also, False Cape Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Swan Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • False Cape State Park - 13 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sandbridge Beach - 46 min drive - 46.8 km
  • Swan Beach - 58 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Corolla Beach - 102 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Currituck Beach - 110 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carova Beach - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬191 min drive
  • ‪Moonrise Bay Vineyard - ‬193 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access

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Perfect cottage on the 4x4 beach for an adult getaway or two families with kids. Consider this gem as a remote get-a-way with 9 miles of beach driving after the pavement ends in Corolla, adding to the fun. 4wd vehicles are a must for your trip to Splash of Lime.

Enter the main floor from your front decks and the space opens up to the great room with living area, dining space and fully equipped kitchen.

This main level has two bedrooms... one with a king bed and full private bath (walk-in shower) and the other with a twin-over-full bunk plus a separate twin. There is a full bath in the hallway, plus the laundry room.

The rear deck is off the kitchen and is perfect for sunsets and overlooks the pool.

Upstairs there is an identical setup to below... one king room with full private bath and another room with a twin-over-full bunk plus a separate twin. There is also another full bath in the hallway.

Ground-level below the house provides wonderful space for the hot tub, outdoor shower, charcoal BBQ grill, hammocks, hanging daybed, corn hole, picnic table, and plenty of space for games. Horses come by most days.

No parking allowed under the house is allowed, all cars must stay on the sand.

The pool is open April 1 through end of October. The pool can be heated for a $300 weekly fee in April/May and Sept/Oct.

Doggos are welcome! Pet fee is $250, an additional fee may be applied for multiple animals as appropriate, please check with Marty.

Property manager

Marty Thompson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing 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: 2250 sq ft (209.0 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Fee is per dog. $250 for first, $50 each addl

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Charming Carova Cottage on 4x4 beach, Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Close Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for our whole family
The house was perfect for our family of five plus a friend, and room for more. My kids of all ages had a blast. The beach is easy to walk to and the horses are everywhere. The owners answered our questions/concerns promptly and even helped us check in early.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauri O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hoping to make it a 3rd year in 2025
The fact that we came a second year tells it all!Theres nothing not to love!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
We decided to book a last minute weekend away and just kind of stumbled on the Slice of Lime listing. It had a very unique location with a pool, hot tub, close to the beach and a wonderful open floor plan. We’re a family of 3 plus our two dogs and our host made everything easy. They aren’t kidding when they mean 4x4 and our Jeep handled the trip to the house easily. A weekend almost isn’t enough. I could sit outside and enjoy the sounds of the ocean and watch for the wild horses all day. The pool and hot tub were a wonderful addition. Especially for our active 13 year old. I highly recommend this property if you are looking to just kind of get off the grid and escape the crazy every day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
Beautiful property with lots of amenities for your family. Marty and Rhonda were wonderful to rent from. This is a wonderful experience- would definitely recommend. Bring a 4 wheel drive and be ready to let the air out of your tires!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home!
Beautiful, well-appointed, great communication, have booked this house several times!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This property is beautiful and was a great time for my family and I. Great for all ages. The host was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful secluded beach home!
The property exceeded our expectations and was by far the cleanest rental home our family has stayed in. The home had everything you needed for a stay in 4x4. Marty was an exceptional host who went above and beyond to ensure we arrived safely and were enjoying our stay. We absolutely fell in love with Carova and highly recommend booking with Marty. The location of the home provides such a nice relaxing vacation away from the busy more central beaches of OBX. We saw horses everyday many times directly on our property. Absolutely amazing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply the Best!
What a wonderful experience! A beautiful home that was exceptionally clean and looked just like the listing photos. The kitchen has everything you could ever need and the outdoor grills are awesome. Beds and linens are super comfortable. Area is walkable or easily drivable to beach. We saw horses every day. The beach driving was so fun in our 4x4s. Overall, this was an awesome experience. Marty was wonderful and very easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
We had a great time at splash of lime. The pool was clean and beautiful and the hot tub was perfect. The bedrooms were spacious and sheets were clean and ready to go. Horses hung out in the yard in the evening which was pretty cool. The kitchen was well stocked with nice plates that looked like limes. The porches had comfy chairs and the patio had 2 hammocks and a swinging loveseat! All around we had a fun relaxing time at splash of lime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splash of fun
We loved our stay at Splash of Lime! Hosts were very responsive during our stay. Answered all questions prior to arrival and during our stay. The location of the house is perfect to have peace and quite and see the wild horses. The house also had many activities (games, puzzles, ect) and provided umbrellas and beach chairs. Our family had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
6/2024
Great property for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family
We had a great time at splash of a lime. It was our first time on the 4x4 beach and we will be back after staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen and Geoff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Home, Fantastic Location
We are seasoned VRBO vacationers. This home was the cleanest that we have ever stayed in. The house was in perfect condition. No wobbley tables, broken drawers, rusty beach chairs, etc. The owner genuinely seems to want you to enjoy his property and your vacation. He helped us with some transportation issues that we had and saved us an entire day of travel. As for the location, we have never been to the Outer Banks or a 4X4 beach. We drive a regular SUV and had no trouble figuring out the air in the tires and navigating the sand. We saw horses everyday. This beach has beautiful white sand and the water is clear. It really isn't as remote as one of the other comments suggested. It is maybe a bit of a hassle to deflate and air you tires, but there are plenty of places to put air in your tires for free. We made a list and grocery shopped once and went in for a meal and shopping on another afternoon. If you have any hesitations about booking this location, I highly recommend staying here. This was one of the best vacation weeks that we have had.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Our family had a wonderful stay! We loved the remoteness of the house and the easy walk to the beach. The heated pool was perfect even though it was a chilly week. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
House was immaculate. Owner was exceptionally welcoming and helpful. We had such an amazing time getting away and enjoying the peace and quiet. You feel like you’re on island perfectly secluded from the rest of the world. It is unlike anywhere else in OBX.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
March in Outer Banks
The home enabled us to enjoy our stay in the Outer Banks. We were unfamiliar with the area and the 4X4 beach driving, but love learning new things. The weather was not the best, but with the comforts of the home, we were had a relaxing time playing games, enjoying the hot tub and binge watching TV. The place is quite clean. And I am very picky about that. So thank you for ensuring a comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING stay!
We absolutely love staying at this property! It was so clean and had everything we needed! Also, communication was awesome. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Paradise
Splash of Lime was an excellent choice for our small family including the dog. The home was clean and spacious. We stayed primarily on the main level but the property could have easily housed a second family comfortably and with privacy. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Loved being able to drive to the beach and we did see horses!! Marty was a fantastic host and made it known from the beginning he was a call or text away. Having gone off season we understood the changes of bad weather.. When there was news of TS Ophelia headed our way, Marty text us updates on the tides and weather to make sure we were up to speed on the conditions. We have never had such open communication with past rentals which was never a big deal but being in a remote location it was reassuring. We look forward to returning again! 5/5
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
What a great stay we had over New Years 2024! Marty is very easy to work with and responsive to any questions. House has all you need! Open areas, nice size bedrooms, well stocked kitchen and even kitchen extras such as an Air Fryer! Highly recommend staying here. Horses walked right by one morning!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
This is a lovely home and extremely clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Marty was very informative and provided helpful information and clear communications prior to our stay. We would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leann M., Colchester, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
RELAXING and BEAUTIFUL
The house itself is LOVELY, spacious, clean and perfect for multi person privacy. The neighborhood was great… sand roads, right off the beach, horses wandering about. Just incredible. I will say, we were there OFF SEASON, and there are many (Large) homes there in the neighborhood with quite a bit of new construction happening, so I don’t really know what this place might be like mid summer. (Likely quite fun for social folks!) The host was super! Very communicative and responsive! The house has everything you could need to cook in. The beach ride was fun, AND, if you’re not an adventurer at heart…stop in advance of the 4x4 beach to do your grocery shopping. We didn’t end up utilizing the pool or hot tub, but they looked great as well! can’t say enough about Splash Of Lime!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
This was perfect for our family which included our fur babies. It was their first time to the beach. So the short walk to the beach and many road areas to walk was perfect. Perfect getaway!! The house was beautiful and had everything we needed and then some. Highly recommend this property and Marty was great! We appreciate you sharing your home with us! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!!
We absolutely loved every minute! This place was just lovely! Beautiful, clean and a total hidden gem - just secluded enough that we could really enjoy nature/the setting and really relax! It was even more beautiful than the pictures, and upon arrival was so clean and welcoming - even for a germaphobe and clean freak like myself, I was really impressed! The horses came right to the house several times and we were able to quietly observe and enjoy them from the houses raised decks - we got some great photos/videos! The kids loved this! The owner was amazing, very helpful and always quick to reply with any questions we had. We also really appreciated the little touches the owner added to our stay. We truly appreciate the chance to stay here and hope we can return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Raleigh,NC

Liked: Cleanliness
The best place to stay in Corova!
I can’t say enough about this place. It is so beautiful and so clean. Marty is the best host I have ever experienced! I will definitely stay again and again!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Cordova Cottage
There was nothing not to love. The guys loved driving their trucks and fishing on the beach…so much so that the rest of us didn’t get a chance to drive. The dogs loved that there were no time restrictions for them to be on the beach. We all loved the secluded location. The house was perfect. We had everything we needed to prepare our meals. The rooms were cozy and comfortable. We enjoyed the front and back decks. ( where we could safely observe the horses) There were so many games to choose from and a spacious table to sit around. Added bonuses were the washer and dryer, the hot tub, and pool. Marty was wonderful at communicating with us prior to our stay. We can’t wait to return to Splash of Lime!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023