Beautiful Oceanfront Views! OBX 4x4 Area & Corolla Wild Horses!
About this house rental
Perfect Ocean Getaway for Relaxation! If you would like to reserve our property, please DO NOT send a "REQUEST TO BOOK". Click on "Ask Owner a Question", send us a message and we will reply to you with important information and then send you a quote and payment plan.. Leave your hectic life behind and relax at Dream’s End in Corolla's unique 4x4 area where the wild horses roam. This home is really a dream come true. We are only 3.5 miles up the beach with spectacular and unobstructed oceanfront views. The road in front of us is closed because it is covered by large dunes so there will never be any traffic driving directly in front of Dream’s End. Also, we own the oceanfront lot ahead of us, ensuring plenty of space for your vacationing family. Every bedroom is a master suite with a private bathroom (tub and shower with near instant hot water in each bathroom), pillow-top mattresses (excluding bunks), amazing views, and private deck access. There is also a 16x16 dune platform deck, offering a beautiful ocean front experience, without concern for beach traffic. Perfect for morning Yoga! Ground Level: a gated & heatable pool with a poolside half bath, a newer 7-person hot tub, an outside shower with hot water, walkways from the pool area to every house entrance, and an outside fish cleaning table. Also on the ground level is a Game Room that has a video game machine with over 60 classic arcade games such as Pacman, Frogger, and Donkey Kong that can be played with 1 or 2 players. We also have a foosball table, 2 full-size refrigerators and a small refrigerator for fresh fish and bait. Mid-Level: 4 master suites; 2 with King beds, 1 with Twin over full bunk with twin trundle, 1 with bunk set, queen bed, and a Pottery Barn full-size crib. Each bedroom has a private bathroom and private deck access. This level also has a laundry room and a sitting area with a small sofa and 55" Smart TV. Upper-Level: Beautiful new(2023) LVP flooring throughout. 2 King master suites (1 with jacuzzi tub), a spacious living room with new (2023) furnishings, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, powder room, 65 inch Samsung HD Smart TV. There is also a ship's watch where you can relax, read, or just enjoy the view of the ocean. Our fully stocked gourmet kitchen with granite countertops includes 2 new refrigerators w/ice makers and a new stove along with many extra appliances including; ice cream maker, griddle, crockpot, Keurig coffee maker and more! Extras: *Brightspeed high-speed DSL internet / WiFi. *7 flat screen TVs; 5 of them are equipped with 4K Alexa Firesticks, the remaining 2 are smart TVs. *A large selection of Books, Games & Puzzles *Booster seat *2 Gas grills & 2 charcoal grills *Beach chairs *Pool & Sand toys *Pool and deck furniture *Outside shower with hot water *Private well with filtered & conditioned water and additional UV purification *Over 1200 feet of decking to view ocean and sound For our renters' convenience, we have installed a touchpad key lock on the main entrance door. Each renter will be given a new access code via email prior to their arrival. Clean linens are provided (Towels are NOT, but can be rented through our cleaning service) Non-smoking Pet free home Driving Information Four-wheel drive vehicle required to access Dream’s End. It's best to arrive before dark because the beach is more difficult to navigate at night. We recommend lowering your tire pressure to 15-20 psi, so be sure to bring a tire pressure gauge along. Tires can be reinflated at any of the area gas stations or the free air stations at the Historic Corolla Park. Check area tide charts prior to arrival. Low tide is ideal for beach driving. Follow all posted speed limits (35 mph or 15 mph when within 300 feet of pedestrians or wild horses). Drive on the hard-packed sand near the edge of the water or close to the dunes. Leave the middle of the beach available for parked vehicles. Drivers must be 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. ATVs are not permitted by guests (residents only). Parking passes are now REQUIRED on Currituck County beaches between April 30th and October 1st. These are only needed to park on the beach. Driving on the beach and parking at the house do not require passes. As rental owners in the 4WD area, we will receive 2 beach parking permits for our guests to use. We can't guarantee that these will make it through the season without being lost or taken home by guests. We will do our best to replace them, but it may take some time. It is crucial that you as guests leave these permits at the house on your departure for the upcoming guests. Currituck County does not allow personal motorized watercraft on the ocean. However, jet skis and personal motorboats are allowed on the Currituck Sound. For more information regarding Currituck County's rules and regulations, please contact the Currituck County Chamber of Commerce. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CANCELLATIONS If NC or Currituck County closes access to the beach house due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will happily reschedule your trip or provide refunds if needed. If you need to cancel for other reasons, please consult with your travel insurance. At your request, we will do our best to re-rent your week for you so as to allow for a refund. Fees may apply. Please contact us if you have any specific questions or concerns.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(144 Reviews)
5.0
1st - communication with the hosts is perfect. Both before our trip & during, we felt well prepared for our stay in the home & area. The owners were very thoughtful & we appreciated their offer with potential bad weather in the area.
2nd - the house was fantastic for our family vacation. The location on the 4x4 beach is in a great location on the sand beach - not too far up that driving to Corolla or further south was an inconvenience, yet far enough to get a true feel of a 4x4 beach vacation. The pool was a must for children - times when too windy or surf too rough at the beach
3rd Definitely spoiled by the daily visits of 2-5 wild horses!
Highly recommend!
4.0
The house and property are great! Fantastic views of the dunes and ocean. Walk to the beach. Take a dip in the pool. Great hot tub. Lots of space for our family of 8. The owner was very responsive and helpful. Just note, the beach is in the 4X4 area. It is busy all day and not a tranquil beach environment. Great week in the OBX!
5.0
Very comfortable and enjoyable
5.0
The house was beautiful. Very spacious and loved each bedroom having it's own bathroom. Fully stocked (more than any other rental). The McGowan's were great to deal with, from day one to check out. I was very pleased.
An A ++. Highly recommend.
5.0
We loved our stay at dreams end. The house had so many wonderful amenities. Kids loved the game room. Everything was updated and clean. Horses seen daily, as well as dolphins. Wonderful place to disconnect and enjoy friends and family time. Can’t wait for 2024!
5.0
What an amazing place to stay! We took our entire family (9 people) here for our summer vacation and had an great time! The home was beautiful and spacious. Every bedroom has its own bathroom, plenty of common areas for relaxing, all the amenities you would need in the kitchen, great pool and hot tub, and WILD HORSES!! Nothing but good things to say! Seamus and Caiti were amazing hosts with great communication! They made the whole process so easy!! We highly recommend staying at Dreams End…you won’t be disappointed!!
5.0
If you’re looking for a relaxing vacation, this place is exactly what you’re looking for. This property is exactly as advertised and communication with the owners is excellent. Everything is beautiful and well stocked. The view is amazing on all sides of the house and you get daily visits from the horses. The drive up to the house on the beach is beautiful but you MUST air down and stay out of the surf. We would definitely stay here again if we are ever in the area again.
5.0
This property is a beautiful home with everything you need for a great vacation. We had 4 kids and 8 adults and had no problems fitting everyone. The owners respond very promptly.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at this property. Seamus and Caiti were easy to contact and always responsive. The property was clean and had plenty of space for our group of 13. We even had a total rain day and the kids were able to play downstairs and in the game room all day. We have rented several beach houses in NC, SC, and FL and this was by far our favorite.
The only downside, which has nothing to do with the house, is the location. Be sure to follow all directions for driving on sand and the hosts’ directions, not google maps, or you will do some serious off roading. While the beach road isn’t directly in front of the house due to the dunes, you do have to cross it to get to the beach. It may have just been our week but the beach and road were very crowded. We had very little beach room between the road and the sheriff constantly driving on the water line that the kids had nowhere safe play. After a vehicle flipped and almost hit us, we stayed in the pool for the rest of the week. Again, this has nothing to do with the house or host. We were not fully prepared for the 4x4 area, but we’re happy we gave it a try. If the 4x4 region is your thing, I can’t recommend this house more! Even with this being our least favorite beach, we still had a fantastic trip due to the high quality of this property.
5.0
Nice beach house with good view of the horses. The owners communicate very well.
5.0
Dream’s End exceeded our expectations. The hosts were extremely accommodating, the location was superb, and the Corolla horses coupled with dolphin visitors provided entertainment.
5.0
Dreams End is a beautiful home, and it was perfect for our family of 10. It is nicely furnished, and the kitchen is fully stocked with most any appliance or utensil you may need.
Everything was spotlessly clean when we arrived, and the owners could not have been more accommodating and helpful during our stay.
The home is just a short walk over one sand dune to the beach and there is even a nice sun deck on the top of the dune where you can relax, sun bath, or do yoga.
The wild horses in the area are truly amazing and there were always 6-7 of them that would graze on the grass growing all around Dreams End every day. I know we saw way more wild horses from the Dreams End balconies then the folks who paid $57 each for a Wild Horse Driving Tour!
Lastly, pay attention to all those who tell you to reduce your vehicle tire pressure to 15-20 psi and don't even think about driving on the 4 miles of beach to get to this house without a 4WD or AWD vehicle! Beach driving may be a little bit intimidating for some folks, especially during high tide, so be aware of that requirement to get to the house.
All in all we really enjoyed our OBX beach adventure, and we appreciate the McGowan family for making our stay in their home a wonderful time.
5.0
We were a four family group of 15. This house fit us perfectly. The parents each had their own room and the kids fit in the bunk rooms. (8 adults 7 kids aged 3-17). The house was very clean. The beds were surprisingly extremely comfortable, we all slept great! ( Huge plus in my book) The kitchen was one of the best stocked in a house we have stayed at. There was plenty of pots and pans to cook for our group with ease. We paid to have the pool heated since we stayed early in the season. That was money well spent. The pool was at a decent temperature by the next morning. We had very windy weather that kept the temperature cool and the pool was warm enough that we couldn’t keep the kids out. The men in our group got a huge kick out exploring the 4x4 area. We did several of our own excursions. (In fairness my family has done a lot off off roading and made sure the rest of our group was prepared) I would suggest you bring your own automatic bleeders and compressor if possible. We noticed lines at times at the free air stations. We saw the horses every day and dolphins a couple of times. The property was as described. The owners were very communicative. They let us know the day we were checking in of a broken toilet handle for the outside toilet and had a repairmen thereto fix it on Monday. They responded to all our inquiries and were fantastic hosts. Thank you Caiti and Seamus for a great trip we would definitely rent the house again in a heartbeat.
5.0
Beautiful home and location! The house was very clean and suitable for our needs. Property owners very helpful and always available. We enjoyed our stay very much, even saw horses!
4.0
We arrived just after a tropical storm passed to the south. I think all are warned about the beach drive and why 4x4 is necessary. There were no warnings about the back roads and puddles that will swallow even the lifted 4x4 vehicles. Terrifying to say the least. Many vehicles left stranded. Watch out for those puddles.
The house was nice and very spacious. If it weren’t for the end of the season and just after a storm I think we would have been a bit more impressed.
We were very happy to see the horses daily on the beach and on the property. Dolphins were also easy to view. Lucky enough to see the loggerhead turtles hatching as well.
If you have a large group and want to be on the beach, you will be happy with this well stocked property. The owners are very responsive and kind. They followed through several times just to check in.
5.0
Even though we got ‘caught and stuck’ in the outer bands of hurricane Ian the last day of our trip (which was quite unnerving), that did not ruin our stay at Dreams End. All 10 of us who stayed would go back in a heartbeat. The location was simply incredible. The house was a great beach house with all the amenities you need. It was spacious, clean, comfortable and oh yeah, it had such beautiful views. The pool and hot tub provided great times. The decks and high quality deck chairs were well used by us. The beach was a two minute walk from the house over the dunes, although we used our vehicles to haul everything and drive over to the beach and park right by the path to the house - numerous times. It was great doing it that way with our whole group. We had three 4x4 vehicles, a Jeep, a Ford F-150 and a Ford Explorer - all which did well driving up and down the beach, sometimes in rough conditions. Overall the best compliment I can give is that we can’t wait to go back. It was a very special family vacation.
5.0
From booking, check in and checking out Seamus was so helpful and on top of every question. There were 10 of us with plenty of room. The wild life was amazing from wild horses in the morning until nighttime, dolphins everyday even saw a sea turtle. Sunrises and Sunset were breath taking. Morning coffees on the deck to cocktails at night. Beach and sun deck were amazing. Cant say enough great things about this location. Dream's End when we left.
Thank you again Seamus for a memorable vacation.
5.0
Loved it.
5.0
As we have stayed here previously it did not disappoint. It had everything we needed and was clean. We were happy with another easy week.
5.0
Great sunrise views, easy access to beach, horses visited us multiple times throughout our stay, first trip down the 4X4 was a bit nerve wrecking but once you get used to it not bad at all. Very peaceful and quiet setting. The kids loved the pool. The owners were very informative and give you everything you need to know to have a great stay. We hope to comeback again someday.
5.0
We just finished our family vacation in the OBX and we couldn’t be happier with our experience at Dreams End! The McGowan family made everything very easy and accessible from booking to check out which eliminated any stress that could come along with renting a home for vacation. The house itself is beautiful. The views are amazing and the location can’t be beat. You’re literally on the beach! We were visited by the wild horses 4 of 7 days and got some pretty great pictures of them right in the back yard! The house is nice and spacious which was perfect for our family gathering. There were 16 of us and not once were we in each others way. Each couple had their own room with king bed (extremely comfortable) and private bath and we had 2 extra rooms where the kids stayed and had their space. There was even a second living room where the kids watched movies at night. The pool and hot tub area was clean and big enough to accommodate all of us. Even had a shower and bathroom pool level! The game room was used more than I thought it would be as well. Had a couple of passing storms and we spent some time in there playing the video games and football. This renal is a 10 out of 10 and we can’t wait to visit again!
5.0
Tranquility
We had a wonderful family vacation at dreams end. Seamus and Caitlin are great hosts and very responsive to questions. The house is perfect for a large family with great family areas and great privacy. The horses were on the front porch one morning and we saw horses most days from the kitchen. The beach is amazing! We saw dolphins every day. This area and home are a real treat!!!
5.0
BEST Vacation Ever!
Dream's End exceeded our expectations in a beach vacation!! The property was beautiful and perfectly designed for a large group. It literally had everything you would want in a beach house. The owners were wonderful to work with and were quick to answer any questions that we had.
We loved seeing the wild horses daily and watching dolphins right from the porch! The pool/hot tub area was wonderful for both the children and adults. Best of all, the beach was just steps away from the house! It was the perfect combination of a week of relaxation, yet full of activities. Hands down, our favorite vacation!
5.0
This home met all our needs. We were a family ranging in ages 71 years to 18 months.
House has everything you need, enough room for everyone to congregate family room kitchen area, everyone could sit at the table for meals, more than enough plates, silverware, glasses, pots pans,etc. Beds were very comfortable. You can walk right over the dunes and your on the beach and you can drive your car onto beach, no lugging coolers,chairs and the like. Pool and hot tub were enjoyed by all. Owners texted us a couple times during the week to make sure we were doing ok. It was a fantastic vacation. We will be back
5.0
Dream a little dream...
This property is absolutely breathtaking and we couldn't have asked for a better location to spend our week away with family! It was steps to the beach or a short drive. Plenty of indoor activities for a rainy day. The beauty of the Corolla horses was something out of a fairytale picture book! Communication was open before, during, and after with the owners if needed. We hope to return. Thank you for sharing your Dreams End with us!
5.0
Perfect for a family reunion!
Beautiful place, well furnished and excellent communication with property owners. We will be back.
5.0
Property was as pictured and more. Met our needs as far as bedrooms & space for the size of our family of 16 & was very well maintained. Living area was open and allowed plenty of space for eating and for us to be together as a family to play games. The multiple decks had high end furniture and plenty of seating to enjoy the views and the horses that came to visit us every day. The game room was perfect for our teen and older grandkids. Pool and hot tub were great. Setting was awesome - right on the beach and location was great for sunrises as well as sunsets. This house had everything for everyone. Owner had everything we needed as far as dishes, pots & pans. Owner was very responsive to questions and supplied plenty of information for us as this was our first visit to OBX. Would highly recommend this property.
5.0
OBX-Sug
Property was as pictured and more. Met our needs as far as bedrooms & space for the size of our family of 16 & was very well maintained. Living area was open and allowed plenty of space for eating and for us to be together as a family to play games. The multiple decks had high end furniture and plenty of seating to enjoy the views and the horses that came to visit us every day. The game room was perfect for our teen and older grandkids. Pool and hot tub were great. Setting was awesome - right on the beach and location was great for sunrises as well as sunsets. This house had everything for everyone. Owner had everything we needed as far as dishes, pots & pans. Owner was very responsive to questions and supplied plenty of information for us as this was our first visit to OBX. Would highly recommend this property.
5.0
Excellent owner
Excellent communication with property owner. Beautiful location. We saw horses EVERY day from our deck. What a dream?!
5.0
Nine adults and two children. Wonderful family holiday. They say location location location is the number one item in a house this was number one. Perfect. On the beach. Saw the
Corolla horses everyday. They even walked under the house and right by the swimming pool. House is set up where every room has a private bath. We did no even use one room.
The kitchen is fully stocked and has more utensils and appliances than I h@ve ever seen in a rental. The owners go above and beyond to assist with your every need. Thank you thank yo
5.0
Everything was perfect! Seamus was always available and very helpful. Home is very comfortable with an amazing view of the ocean and horses were always around the properly. ❤ Will definitely stay again. Thank you!
5.0
Awesome Family vacation
What a wonderful property this was. It was as described and was able to comfortably fit my family of 8. Seamus was a wonderful host and was very quick at responding to any questions or concerns we had about the listing.
The pool and the proximity to the beach was great! We sure had a wonderful vacation.
Thanks again Seamus we had a great time!
5.0
Awesome!!
Everything was perfect! Seamus was always available and very helpful. Home is very comfortable with an amazing view of the ocean and horses were always around the properly. ❤ Will definitely stay again. Thank you!
5.0
We have been staying at this property for years and it never disappoints!
5.0
Amazing as always! Already booked for next year!!
We have been staying at this property for years and it never disappoints!
5.0
Wonderful Beach Vacation
Property is wonderful. It is great for family. Each bedroom has its own private bath. Wonderful view of the ocean from the top floor which is where your kitchen, dining and living room is. Pool and hot tub is also a plus. Seeing the wild horses outside your window is a site to see.This is truly in 4X4 area. Lowering air pressure in tires make an amazing difference. Also looking at tide charts before arrival a good idea. Hoping to visit again sometime. :)
5.0
Family Christmas gift
Nine adults and two children. Wonderful family holiday. They say location location location is the number one item in a house this was number one. Perfect. On the beach. Saw the
Corolla horses everyday. They even walked under the house and right by the swimming pool. House is set up where every room has a private bath. We did no even use one room.
The kitchen is fully stocked and has more utensils and appliances than I h@ve ever seen in a rental. The owners go above and beyond to assist with your every need. Thank you thank yo
5.0
What an amazing experience
Lands End is a magical place, we stayed with 13 people ranging in age from 5 to 40 and everyone had the time of their life, the wild horses, beautiful beach, pool, spacious house, all the amenities…everything was great. Seamus was very responsive and always helpful. Thank you so much for everything. We have memories to last us a lifetime!
5.0
We could not have found a more perfect location for our family vacation! Not only was this a perfect location for us; but also the perfect house! The house is well maintained with all the conveniences of home! Seamus and Melinda were very helpful as well. They got right back to us immediately, which was so reassuring. Thanks so much!
5.0
Just returned from our Dream's End vacation and couldn't be happier with the property. There were 9 adults and 3 kids in our group. Just enough space and privacy for everyone. Great common area with the kitchen/great room. Views are spectacular. Kitchen is fully stocked to accommodate a crowd. Make sure you plan ahead. There's no running down to the corner store quickly. We only had to leave the property once to go in to town and get more bottled water (we didn't like the taste of the tap water). Highly recommend having the Outer Banks Boil Company come and cook for you one night. No need to pack beach gear. The house has everything. Seamus and Melinda were very responsive and I would definitely recommend this property for anyone looking for the perfect ocean front retreat. *The only negative (and this has nothing to do with the property)...is the bugs. Just be sure to keep the doors closed and be mindful of that. Definitely bring a fogger for the outside deck at night or bug candles.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Carova Beach?
The average price for a rental in Carova Beach is $582 per night. This rental is $599 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful Oceanfront Views! OBX 4x4 Area & Corolla Wild Horses! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful Oceanfront Views! OBX 4x4 Area & Corolla Wild Horses! . Enjoy the water!
Is Beautiful Oceanfront Views! OBX 4x4 Area & Corolla Wild Horses! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful Oceanfront Views! OBX 4x4 Area & Corolla Wild Horses! ?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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