Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: “The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.” For a 35 year old home, Bear Inn is good but needs some “attention to detail”. Overall we enjoyed our two week stay but we arrived to find the ice maker not working and several light bulbs missing. At dusk we discovered the gazebo lights and the carport lights were out as well (very dark on the street side for walking dogs). The “legs” of several pieces of furniture were about to fall off which could potentially cause injury to guests. All of these issues were reported to Beach Realty. On the positive side, there is a great gas grill (advertised as charcoal) and the beds were super comfy. We did see the wild horses on several occasions which is always delightful. As an FYI for those who love to cook, bring knives and skillets - all of the knives were dull and the skillets scratched and warped (due to pass guests’ disregard for property - I purchased some cheap non-stick skillets and left them in the house). We would not choose to rent this property again but it is still a good property.

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: Absolutely loved this vacation spot. The house is perfectly set up and stocked. The gazebo was a favorite spot for meals and sunrises. There were horses all around us and came in our yard on our last day. This is a vacation that my granddaughter will remember for a lifetime. The 4x4 beach was challenging at times but added a sense of adventure and fun that we all enjoyed. Thanks for the memories!

We had a wonderful week! The house was very very clean and had all the amenities needed for a week on the sand. Will definitely be coming back.

I enjoyed our easy access to beach. Especially with a toddler. Will definitely come back. Also great we could bring our dog.

We had a wonderful week! The house was very very clean and had all the amenities needed for a week on the sand. Will definitely be coming back.

Excellent

I enjoyed our easy access to beach. Especially with a toddler. Will definitely come back. Also great we could bring our dog.

Excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in this home multiple times and it’s definitely our favorite! It is perfect for us. We enjoy the homes layout and the walkway to the beach. Kitchen is well stocked. Beds super comfy. Horses normally daily however this visit with the new build next door, not so much. We will be returning again to our home away from home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in this home multiple times and it’s definitely our favorite! It is perfect for us. We enjoy the homes layout and the walkway to the beach. Kitchen is well stocked. Beds super comfy. Horses normally daily however this visit with the new build next door, not so much. We will be returning again to our home away from home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love this little place. Cozy and clean and sits right on the beach. Comfortable for four to six adults and dog friendly. The walkway and gazebo are a special treat. Spend some time on the gazebo on your first night, in order to get physically, mentally and emotionally oriented for your 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 had an amazing time at the Bear Inn. The house was very cleaned and pretty well stocked. The grill was a little wonky, and we had a bit of a problem grilling meals, but otherwise everything was great! We saw the wild horses and spent every day on the beach! A wonderful vacation and we definitely hope to come back.

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: The location is incredible! The house had everything we needed. It was clean and beautifully decorated. The layout was perfect for our family.

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: The location is incredible! The house had everything we needed. It was clean and beautifully decorated. The layout was perfect for our family.

Beautiful home that fit my family perfectly (we had 11 family members at the house). Very well decorated and very clean. We had an amazing time and loved seeing the wild horses walking around the property! The only downfall was the heavy flooding in the area after a severe rainstorm. It was our first time visiting Carova Beach, so I didn't realize how badly the sand roads flood (not just this property but most of the houses in Carova Beach). If you get beautiful weather while there, then it's not a problem. Overall, we really enjoyed staying at the house.

Beautiful home that fit my family perfectly (we had 11 family members at the house). Very well decorated and very clean. We had an amazing time and loved seeing the wild horses walking around the property! The only downfall was the heavy flooding in the area after a severe rainstorm. It was our first time visiting Carova Beach, so I didn't realize how badly the sand roads flood (not just this property but most of the houses in Carova Beach). If you get beautiful weather while there, then it's not a problem. Overall, we really enjoyed staying at the house.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Bear Inn two years ago and absolutely loved it. A house in great proximity to the beach. Perfect for our family.After looking at many other houses in Carova, we discovered that Bear Inn was available and so we couldn't wait to book it again.Now we know and accept that there are wild horses on this part of OBX. We love to see them grazing in the front yard, and even under the house at times. But we arrived to find that there was a huge pile of horse **** in the one parking area, as if the horses had been using the same toilet for weeks. We drove through it during the week and tried to not get any on our feet.The cleanliness of the house was poor. Dirt and hair on the floor, dust bunnies in the corners, dog hair on some pillows, , missing lightbulbs, beer cans and bottles (and half smoked cigars) in the yard. The dryer lint trap was jam packed with lint, as was the vent underneath the house. The outside shower needs some TLC and a simple $1 lock from Home Depot. There is a great new deck with a grilling and sitting area. The first night my son cooked the steaks while I pulled weeds from between the deck slats. On the north side of the house there is a little nook with a table and chair, just outside the master bedroom. We didn't use it because of the mildew that covers much of the siding.In the ground floor storage room there is a hole in the floor. Someone stuck an umbrella in it as sort of a warning to others. While packing up to leave, my son was carrying a cooler and fell through the floor at another spot, cutting his leg in several places.When we pay $5,000 for a week in OBX, we expect a bit more from the homeowner and rental company. We will likely not be back to Bear Inn in the future. I can't share pictures on this review, but am happy to share them with managementAll this said, we still had a wonderful time in OBX. We laughed at some of these issues, and got pissed at others

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Bear Inn two years ago and absolutely loved it. A house in great proximity to the beach. Perfect for our family.

After looking at many other houses in Carova, we discovered that Bear Inn was available and so we couldn't wait to book it again.

Now we know and accept that there are wild horses on this part of OBX. We love to see them grazing in the front yard, and even under the house at times. But we arrived to find that there was a huge pile of horse **** in the one parking area, as if the horses had been using the same toilet for weeks. We drove through it during the week and tried to not get any on our feet.

The cleanliness of the house was poor. Dirt and hair on the floor, dust bunnies in the corners, dog hair on some pillows, , missing lightbulbs, beer cans and bottles (and half smoked cigars) in the yard. The dryer lint trap was jam packed with lint, as was the vent underneath the house.

The outside shower needs some TLC and a simple $1 lock from Home Depot. There is a great new deck with a grilling and sitting area. The first night my son cooked the steaks while I pulled weeds from between the deck slats. On the north side of the house there is a little nook with a table and chair, just outside the master bedroom. We didn't use it because of the mildew that covers much of the siding.

In the ground floor storage room there is a hole in the floor. Someone stuck an umbrella in it as sort of a warning to others. While packing up to leave, my son was carrying a cooler and fell through the floor at another spot, cutting his leg in several places.

When we pay $5,000 for a week in OBX, we expect a bit more from the homeowner and rental company. We will likely not be back to Bear Inn in the future. I can't share pictures on this review, but am happy to share them with management

All this said, we still had a wonderful time in OBX. We laughed at some of these issues, and got pissed at others

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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 memories were made at Bear Inn! Saw lots of wild horses, dolphins, and a rainbow. Great location. Only complaint was dog hairs on pillows, beds, bedding, furniture and trundles required that we sweep the entire home upon arrival. Had to do some bedding laundry too when we arrived due to dog hairs.

My family and I had the pleasure of staying at Bear Inn this summer. This place is great and provides fun for all ages! It was clean, comfortable and the accessibility to the beach was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again in the future.

My family and I had the pleasure of staying at Bear Inn this summer. This place is great and provides fun for all ages! It was clean, comfortable and the accessibility to the beach was amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again in the future.

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: Bear Inn was the perfect rental for our beach vacation! Beautifully renovated, open concept, extremely clean and comfortable. It was 100% stocked with basic essentials too. I will definitely rent this specific house again!

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:Bear Inn was the perfect rental for our beach vacation! Beautifully renovated, open concept, extremely clean and comfortable. It was 100% stocked with basic essentials too. I will definitely rent this specific house again!

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: This was our third time staying in Bear Inn. We love this house and location. Plan to be back next year!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic vacation in a fantastic house. Great access to the 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: This vacation was a family gathering and we had an amazing experience. The house included everything we needed and we saw lots of wild horses exceeding our expectations. On the beach, we also saw turtles, crabs, and dolphins swimming in the ocean.

The property was amazing. The 4X4 experience was thrilling. The hot tub was perfect. Make sure you get there during low tide during the day. That first drive on the beach has obstacles. We did it in a Subaru Crosstrek and didn't have any trouble ... but I was prepared for anything and well researched. We saw monster trucks get stuck in the same sand. This might be the smallest house in the community, but it was absolutely the perfect size for 5 of us. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were very firm, the bathrooms were very clean. We'll be back here again some day. It was one of our favorite rentals 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: I don’t want to tell people how great this place is... it was really perfect... beautiful and very nicely decorated and comfortable. It would be pretty crowded with 12 people there... I will be back!

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: Third time at Bear Inn! We love this home! Already booked again for next October! Was sad when we thought you had stopped renting it and then found it with Beach Realty. It is perfect for us and our four legged child. Love the walkway to the beach. Kitchen is perfectly stocked. Bedrooms are beautifully designed and comfortable! Wouldn’t change or recommend a thing! We will be spending our honeymoon there in one year! And plan to continue to come back yearly to celebrate every anniversary! ❤️

Be sure to be ALL paper products with you. We had less than a full roll of TP in each BR. No paper towels or dish washer detergent. Nice home and good location on 4WD area of beach.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this cottage. Our second time staying in Bear Inn. The house is so well stocked, the owners have thought of ever thing. The home was and has always been extremely clean. There was a slight issue this stay with the bottom step of the boardwalk where the last step was missing. Caused some difficultly stepping down and nails were exposed. Other than that everything was perfect.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wow! what a beautiful home and location! The home was very clean and was everything it was advertised to be. Our favorite spot was the gazebo. We stayed out there almost everyday watching the ocean and the horses. The nighttime was beautiful with all the stars in the sky. We have been staying in the Carova Beach area for several years and I have to say this home is our favorite place!