Owned by the Atkinson Family since July 2020 and managed by Carova Cottages in 2023. To check the tides, go to: https://www.tidetime.org/north-america/united-states/corolla-calendar.htm.
6 Bedrooms, 7.5 Baths, Sleeps 14
The Ultimate Vacation Rental: Pet-Friendly Sandy Paws Will Become Your Family’s OBX Happy Place. Drive Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle Up the 4x4 Beach to Your Family’s Oceanfron
t OBX Happy Place! Extraordinary experiences await your arrival at Sandy Paws, a tranquil, pet-friendly oceanfront retreat with heated pool, elevator and ample parking. With everything you could possibly need, this stunning and well-equipped Outer Banks property is the ultimate vacation rental, lovingly designed for your multi-generational family AND your beloved dog to enjoy fun-filled gatherings on wild and wonderful Carova Beach. Take in the panoramic views and sea air while relaxing on the upper deck, watching dolphins at play in the sea and the famous wild horses grazing peacefully on your dune. Delight in a lingering ocean sunrise viewed from your private dune walkway, picnic seaside with the kids and dog splashing in the waves, steal away for a refreshing afternoon dip in the privately enclosed pool (13x32, heated for a fee) with mature landscaping, sunbathe in a poolside lounge chair with your favorite book in hand, marvel at the sunsets over the sound from your front porch and then be dazzled by the starriest night sky from the serenity of your private, luxury spa with LED lighting (seats 6). From dawn to moonrise, allow the subtle sounds of the ocean surf and warm breezes to calm your mind and buoy your spirits. This colorful, casually gracious home is your Outer Banks oasis – with inviting indoor and outdoor sanctuaries. The spacious, three-level, 6 bedroom and 7.5 bath oceanfront home (sleeps 14) with elevator provides for humans’ and canines’ comfort and enjoyment in every detail. At 4,023 square feet, which is far larger than its peers with the same number of bedrooms, Sandy Paws welcomes your family with large living spaces that feel sunny, open and spread out as well as generously sized bedrooms with private bathrooms for each. The eclectic décor features thoughtfully curated natural treasures, whimsical art and coastal photography. From beach chairs (12 stocked in the utility shed) to poolside barbeque, we have you covered on entertaining. Bring your groceries and never leave! Three refrigerator/freezers and a chest freezer in the shed mean you don't have to go back to town to replenish your supplies!! Grill on the propane gas grill or the large, park-style charcoal grill while enjoying happy hour at the picnic table and watching the kids in the pool. With its double refrigerator/freezers, double cooktops and double dishwashers, the spacious indoor kitchen accommodates gourmet endeavors to take out Outer Banks seafood boils – with plenty of room for several cooks to be moving around simultaneously. The well-equipped kitchen features upgraded small appliances, a Keurig and a toaster oven. For recreation, there are ample cozy spaces to gather for a board game or curl up with a book from our library on one of multiple decks or the den. Use the high-speed internet service to stream a blockbuster movie on your private device or the large screens in the living areas. A vibrant, surf-themed recreation room offers lounge furniture, a dart set, retro-style refrigerator/freezer and pool table as well as a large screen television (Dish TV cable). The house even has an office area for the non-recreating, remote workers in your family. When the day is done, restore your body and mind through revitalizing slumber in one of Sandy Paws’ spacious, themed bedrooms. “Sea Fans” and “Sea Horses” are top-level king bedrooms, each with en suite baths and ocean views (“Sea Fans” has deck access). On the mid-level, “Sanderlings” and “Sea Glass” are king bedrooms, each with en suite baths and dune views/deck access. “Sandy Paws,” also with dune views and deck access, features two twin beds and a hall bath. “The SpongeBob Quad,” with its twin bunk set and duo bunk set, has views of the dune and front porch. Sleep deeply and awake, renewed and refreshed, to the sounds and sights of the vast Atlantic. Whether you seek active adventures, shopping and dining in Corolla (a 9-mile drive down the beach, approximately), a chilled-out vacation or anything in between, make Sandy Paws your ultimate, most memorable home base. It has everything you need and more. Please visit Carova Cottages website for the savings enjoyed when booking direct. NOTE: THIS PROPERTY REQUIRES A MINIMUM 7-NIGHT STAY IN SUMMER WITH SUNDAY ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUIRED TO DRIVE 8.8 MILES UP THE 4x4 BEACH. LINENS AND TOWELS PROVIDED. PETS: Dogs allowed with fee (2 well-behaved dogs maximum). POOL: Pool heating is available for a fee in April, May, September and October. Please inquire. PARKING: Parking at the house is free and unlimited. Beach parking passes will probably be the same as 2022 where you will use the two season passes that belong to the house. LEVEL 1:
Rec room (QSS) with pool table, dartboard, and refrigerator/freezer; elevator access; outdoor entrances with dog leash hooks; full bath; laundry; gated private pool and hot tub with mature landscaping; Polywood poolside lounge chairs and Trex decking; gravel/sand grill area with propane grill, large park-style charcoal grill and picnic table; enclosed outside shower; beach access via a Trex private dune walkway; foot washing spigot; lighted shed with deep freezer, 12 portable Sandy Paws beach chairs, utility tools and assorted beach toys. LEVEL 2:
Front porch with rocking chair seating; front entrance hall with coat closet and dog leash hooks; hall closet with library; elevator access; cozy den with large television and deck access and protected, expansive deck with ample seating.
• Bedroom 1, “Sea Glass”: King with private bath and deck access
• Bedroom 2, “The SpongeBob Quad”: Duo Bunk Set and twin Bunk Set with private bath
• Bedroom 3, “Sanderlings”: King with private bath, including disabled-friendly wide doors and shower with low lip, and deck access
• Bedroom 4, “Sandy Paws”: 2 Twins with hall bath and deck access
LEVEL 3
Great room with cathedral ceiling and deck access; library and entertainment center; gas fireplace (for use only in off-season); elevator access; dining table and 10 chairs; kitchen with island, two refrigerator/freezers, two dishwashers, two cooktops, two breakfast bars with seating for 5, oven and microwave; expansive deck with ample Polywood tables and chairs; office/game area activity table with seating for 4 and wet bar; half bath.
• Bedroom 1, “Sea Fans”: King with private bath including handicap-friendly wide doors and shower with low lip and deck access
• Bedroom 2, “Sea Horses”: King with private bath and jetted tub
EXTRAS
• LOCATION! Take varied walks/hikes with your dog every day (you can walk to the fire department too).
• ELEVATOR! Reach each floor easily.
• PET-FRIENDLY! Dogs are welcome with a fee.
• LINENS! Sheets, pillows, blankets, bedspreads and bath towels provided. Bring only your own beach towels. OUTDOORS:
• Idyllic oceanfront setting with panoramic views from the main level/kitchen
• 13'x32' private, enclosed pool with mature landscaping, Trex decking and Polywood lounge chairs/tables
• New (2023) spa hot tub with LED lighting (seats 6)
• Multiple decks with seating and/or dining areas
• Dedicated grill area with propane grill and oversize charcoal grill, picnic table
• Outdoor enclosed shower
• Trex walkway to dune and direct beach access with walkway foot wash
• Utility shed with beach chairs (12 provided), utility tools and assorted beach toys
• Outdoor lighting for night pool use
• Double carports
• Deep freezer (in utility shed)
• Outdoor Polywood furniture
INDOORS:
• Spacious, 4,023 sq. beach house
• Included password-protected WiFi/ wireless high-speed internet service
• Included Dish TV cable television
• Central heat and AC
• Washer/Dryer
• Three refrigerator/freezers – two in the kitchen, one in the game room
• Two kitchen cooktops and dishwashers in the kitchen
• One stove as well as a tabletop Breville smart oven
• Fully stocked kitchen with upgraded small appliances
• TVs or monitors for streaming in every bedroom and in all 3 living rooms.
• Game room with pool table, darts, refrigerator, full bath and comfortable seating
• Iron and ironing board
