New home by premier builder. Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Carova Beach, this attractive cottage for $628 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Welcome to Harper House, a lovely 3BR home with fantastic ocean views on the 4x4 beach. The wide beach and close beach access make this North Swan home an easy choice! Located on the second row with no oceanfront home directly in front, Harper House views and sounds of the surf come right into the living room! The heavenly breezes will whoosh all of your cares away and relax your soul. The owners of this home love the minimalist approach and it shows in the outfitting of every room. The Ocean is the main focal point from both levels. There IS a tv for the diehard.... but there are no other screens to divert your attention from the focus of the Atlantic Ocean and your family. Level one has a keyless entry which makes life so much easier! No keys to find or lose! On level two there is a queen master bedroom with a gorgeous master bath and huge private deck. The other two bedrooms on level two share a hallway bath and are a queen in one, and two twins in the other. Linens and towels are provided. On level three you will find a wide open kitchen with very comfortable and inviting island seating, leather sofas, the lone smart TV connected to satellite and a huge dining room table. Expansive wrap around decks invite you to partake in a sun drenched south exposure or the more relaxed ocean side covered porch. The teak outside dining table will invite you to picnic while listening to the pounding surf. The fact that there are no homes between you and the ocean makes Harper House a delightful way to reconnect with nature. The ocean views will delight you with dolphins, pelicans, shore birds and surf, while the occasional fox or wild horse will top off the back to basics feeling that Harper House provides. The ocean is calling.. come experience it in full at Harper House. Saturday Check in - 4 Wheel Drive Required - Linens and Towels provided - located approximately 7 miles up the 4x4 beach - NO pets. Parking passes for parking two cars on the beach are included with this home. Parking at the house is free and unlimited. There is No Pool or Hot Tub at this home. Save money by booking directly on the Carova Cottages website:
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Map of Carova Beach, NC
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(27 Reviews)
5.0
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:
This is a fairly new home and the photos online don’t do it justice. The house is absolutely beautiful and the views are amazing; beach view and sunset views. Beautiful hardwood floors. We love that the house decor is minimal because it’s less dust to accumulate on decor sitting around. The kitchen was well stocked. The carpets were vacuumed but the floors (especially the bathroom floors and kitchen) were not cleaned. Hair, sand, dirt were clearly visible. I would suggest blinds for the upstairs windows in the kitchen and dining room only because when the sun is setting, it’s very blinding and you cannot even sit in the room or prepare a meal because it’s so blinding. We love all the open window concept but blinds in those windows would cut down on the intense glare. I would also suggest bigger wine glasses. Other than that, the house was perfect for us and we enjoyed it.
5.0
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:
Harper house was great and easy to get to once you've figured out the tide cycles. The entire family loved the house and open layout. Horses were very abundant and often came right up to the house. We would recommend this house to any family or small get together, you'll have a great time.
5.0
We had an amazing week at Harper House. You can’t beat the view from the kitchen. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Some lounge chairs would be great for the deck!
5.0
This house was prefect for us! We got the gorgeous view and the beach was just steps away. House had fast internet and that was a bonus since I had to take a work call. It was clean and neat and the hosts were a delight! Thank you and we will see you next year!
5.0
10/10
Only request would be hooks in the outdoor shower
5.0
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:
My family had a great vacation at this property! This house was perfect for my family of 5: my husband and I and our 9, 6, and 4 year old. When we arrived, we were all very happy with the accommodations. Everything was clean and ready for us to unpack and relax.
5.0
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 all loved the house and the beach and wildlife. For the cost of the rental I did expect the owners to provide more basic necessities such as salt and paper, olive oil, laundry detergent, and more toilet paper, etc.
5.0
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 and easy rental experience. Rental company communicated well.
5.0
The Property was fabulous, Fantastic Views from the front and sides of the porch. The home was well taken care of. The home has all the things you need on a vacation. And just steps to the beach.
5.0
Lovely home with a lot of open space on the top floor. Views were spectacular. I would take an atv next time to go back and forth to the beach.
5.0
We loved the property and the area. Would love to return. It was very relaxing and laid back. Thank you
5.0
Excellent. Loved it !!!coming back next year!!
5.0
Harper House is a gem! The house was perfect. It’s location— phenomenal. We’ll be back for sure
5.0
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:
Wonderful cottage close to beach with nice view. Cottage feels brand new with beautiful kitchen, comfy beds, and 2 wrap around decks. Kitchen has everything you need, and we saw horses near the cottage every morning, as well as on the beach on a few occasions.
5.0
This property is beautiful and has one of the best views of sun rising I have ever seen. Very peaceful, calming and relaxing vacation week. Exactly what we were looking for. Driving down the sandy beach in order to get to the house was so much fun each time. I will recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay. My family and I would rent this house again in the future. Thank you Laura for allowing us to borrow you beautiful property for the week. A family vacation we will never forget. PS. We loved the wild horses. So beautiful to watch.
5.0
Best vacation ever.
This property is beautiful and has one of the best views of sun rising I have ever seen. Very peaceful, calming and relaxing vacation week. Exactly what we were looking for. Driving down the sandy beach in order to get to the house was so much fun each time. I will recommend this property to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay. My family and I would rent this house again in the future. Thank you Laura for allowing us to borrow you beautiful property for the week. A family vacation we will never forget. PS. We loved the wild horses. So beautiful to watch.
5.0
Unbelievable Getaway
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 house is gorgeous, with exceptional views of the ocean from two decks. Walk to the quiet beach is easy.
4.0
Almost Oceanfront..
Very nice home, very good deal considering pricing versus view. Newer home, updated, good lay out, covered parking, interior stairs, big decks. Would not hesitate to rent Harper House again.
5.0
Awesome week at the OBX
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 little house in the Outer Banks 4x4 area! Nicer newer house with great views and a great location! Everything was awesome for our stay and the house was the perfect compliment for an awesome week at the OBX!
5.0
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 little house in the Outer Banks 4x4 area! Nicer newer house with great views and a great location! Everything was awesome for our stay and the house was the perfect compliment for an awesome week at the OBX!
5.0
A nice week by the beach
Location was great, short walk to the beach.
5.0
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 house was absolutely beautiful. The location to the ocean was very close. It rained one day, but you can just look out the massive windows and doors and see the ocean. The porches had plenty of sitting space. The kitchen had very nice dishes and cookware. The floors are beautiful. Loved this house and it’s location. We definitely will be back. The house was very clean. I highly recommend this house, Laura from the management team was very helpful and friendly.
5.0
Awesome Harper 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:
The house was absolutely beautiful. The location to the ocean was very close. It rained one day, but you can just look out the massive windows and doors and see the ocean. The porches had plenty of sitting space. The kitchen had very nice dishes and cookware. The floors are beautiful. Loved this house and it’s location. We definitely will be back. The house was very clean. I highly recommend this house, Laura from the management team was very helpful and friendly.
5.0
September Vacation
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:
My husband and I travelled to the Outer Banks in early September 2021. We had the best vacation. The Harper house was brand new, clean and beautiful. The views of the ocean and other homes on the dunes were stunning. Every morning we woke up to a beautiful sunrise and wild horses in our yard. We would recommend this home/vacation spot.
5.0
We had a great stay in the Outer Banks. Beautiful home with amazing views of the ocean and dunes.
5.0
The house is brand new and very spacious. We loved our stay and look forward to returning.
5.0
Amazing home with Amazing View
The house is brand new and very spacious. We loved our stay and look forward to returning.
5.0
We were very happy with the property. It was clean and stocked with everything we would need for cooking.
5.0
Great location and very clean
We were very happy with the property. It was clean and stocked with everything we would need for cooking.
5.0
Awesome stay
This property is gorgeous. Everything was as described. Very short walk to the beach, and the boat launch (for kayaks and paddle boards) for the sound was only a few minute drive away. Many mornings featured horses in nearby yards. The 4x4 requirement is a must. Roads are all sand, and for us flooded in many spots. Only minor complaint was no utensils appropriate for the grill. Overall, we had a great vacation here.
5.0
The Harper House is a beautiful home in a fantastic location in Carova Beach! While the property isn’t oceanfront, it didn’t matter as there were oceanfront views and even those homes that are oceanfront generally have to walk/drive over the dunes in order to access the beach, so we wouldn’t have gained anything by paying more for oceanfront.
The check in process couldn’t be easier, and the keyless entry made things easy when someone wanted to head back to the house earlier than the rest of us.
We saw tons of wild horses during our stay, including the same 3 who would frequent the yard every day, as well as many others on the beach. The house is brand new as of July 2021 and everything is stunning and clean. We had WiFi the entire time we were there without issue.
The only thing we found a bit odd was that none of the bedrooms had dressers in them, but there is ample closet space. It didn’t matter to us as we were in bathing suits and cover ups 90% of the time. Having a washer and dryer right outside of the bedrooms was so convenient!
The five beach chairs provided worked out great as we didn’t have room in the vehicle to bring our own. The beach parking passes were very handy so that we didn’t have to lug all of our gear to the beach every day. You just leave all of the gear in the truck, park right on the beach, open the tailgate and you’re done. We were so happy to be the first renters in the Harper House, and hope to visit again very soon!!
If you’re looking for a place to unwind that is outside of the hustle and bustle of typical beach towns, I highly recommend the Harper House!
PSA: Please keep your distance and do NOT feed the horses, it’s extremely dangerous for them and can easily kill them. Generations of wild horses have survived for nearly 500 years on local grasses and plants without issue.
5.0
Incredible
We had the best week ever at the Harper House. This place was perfect for us and it was immaculate. It had everything we needed and more (except for those dang front porch rockers lol...inside joke). Easy access to the ocean and wild horses everywhere. I wish I could leave a bunch of our pics. Laura at Carova Cottages was awesome. Can't wait to come back!!
5.0
Incredible Vacation at the Harper House!
The Harper House is a beautiful home in a fantastic location in Carova Beach! While the property isn’t oceanfront, it didn’t matter as there were oceanfront views and even those homes that are oceanfront generally have to walk/drive over the dunes in order to access the beach, so we wouldn’t have gained anything by paying more for oceanfront.
The check in process couldn’t be easier, and the keyless entry made things easy when someone wanted to head back to the house earlier than the rest of us.
We saw tons of wild horses during our stay, including the same 3 who would frequent the yard every day, as well as many others on the beach. The house is brand new as of July 2021 and everything is stunning and clean. We had WiFi the entire time we were there without issue.
The only thing we found a bit odd was that none of the bedrooms had dressers in them, but there is ample closet space. It didn’t matter to us as we were in bathing suits and cover ups 90% of the time. Having a washer and dryer right outside of the bedrooms was so convenient!
The five beach chairs provided worked out great as we didn’t have room in the vehicle to bring our own. The beach parking passes were very handy so that we didn’t have to lug all of our gear to the beach every day. You just leave all of the gear in the truck, park right on the beach, open the tailgate and you’re done. We were so happy to be the first renters in the Harper House, and hope to visit again very soon!!
If you’re looking for a place to unwind that is outside of the hustle and bustle of typical beach towns, I highly recommend the Harper House!
PSA: Please keep your distance and do NOT feed the horses, it’s extremely dangerous for them and can easily kill them. Generations of wild horses have survived for nearly 500 years on local grasses and plants without issue.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Carova Beach?
The average price for a rental in Carova Beach is $583 per night. This rental is $45 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at New home by premier builder. Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is New home by premier builder. Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at New home by premier builder. Fantastic Views! 4x4 Required?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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