Wild Horses + Canal front, 2 Min to Beach, Carova 4x4

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10Outstanding
(11 Ratings)
"We had a great time staying here! The house was clean, comfortable, and the backyard on the canal was one of our favorite spots to hang out. Seeing the wild horses almost every day was definitely the ..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(11 Ratings)

House in Carova Beach, NC

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

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About this house rental

Welcome to Fantasea — Your Carova Escape

Experience the magic of Carova from your own private canalfront retreat, where Corolla’s famous wild horses regularly wander through the neighborhood—and often right through the yard.

Spend your mornings on the beach, just a quick 2-minute 4WD trip over the dune, your afternoons fishing, crabbing, paddling or relaxing by the canal, and your evenings watching beautiful Outer Banks sunsets from the property.

Fantasea gives you the best of both worlds: easy beach access and peaceful waterfront living in the secluded 4x4 area of Carova.

🐴 Wild Horses Right Outside

This is one of the experiences that makes Fantasea so special.

Carova’s wild horses frequently roam around the property. Imagine drinking your morning coffee or relaxing outside and looking up to see horses wandering through the yard.

They’re not just something you might see on a tour—you may get to experience them right from your vacation home.

🌊 Beach by Day, Canal by Evening

Pack the vehicle with your chairs, cooler and beach gear and make the quick 2-minute drive over the dune to the beach.

No carrying everything several blocks to the ocean.

After your beach day, return to the quiet canal and enjoy a completely different side of the Outer Banks.

Fish. Crab. Paddleboard. Take out the paddleboat. Relax by the water. Or simply sit back and watch the sunset.

🍹 The Wild Horses Outdoor Bar & Living Area

Some of the best memories at Fantasea happen downstairs.

Our large covered ground-level outdoor living area gives your group a place to spend time together even when you’re not at the beach.

Enjoy the Wild Horses Outdoor Bar, outdoor TV, refrigerator, seating and dining areas.

Wash the sand away in the outdoor shower, stretch out in one of the hammocks or challenge the family to cornhole, ring toss, life-size Jenga or ping-pong.

Fire up the charcoal grills for dinner and settle in for an evening by the canal.

And don’t be surprised if a few four-legged Carova residents wander past while you’re relaxing.

🏡 Inside Fantasea

The home’s bright, open living area and fully equipped kitchen make it easy for families and friends to spend time together.

The first floor features two primary bedrooms with bathrooms, along with an additional full bathroom in the common area.

Upstairs you’ll find two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom, including a spacious king bedroom and a bunk room with two bunk beds plus trundles, sleeping up to six.

Two covered porches provide even more space to relax outdoors, including a dining area that’s perfect for family meals.

Enjoy the sunrise from one side of the home and return later for a beautiful Carova sunset.

⭐ Loved by Our Guests

Fantasea has earned a 10/10 guest rating and is recognized by VRBO as “Loved by Guests” and among the Top 10% of guest-reviewed properties in the area.

We want Fantasea to feel like more than somewhere to sleep after the beach. We want it to be part of the vacation.

🚙 Important — Carova 4x4 Area

Fantasea is located in Carova’s unique 4-wheel-drive beach area, and a proper 4WD vehicle is required to access the property.

There are no paved roads leading to the home. Getting here is part of the Carova experience—you’ll travel along the beach before heading over the dune into this special coastal community.

Saturday-to-Saturday rentals.

Come for the beach.
Stay for the canal.
Watch for the wild horses.
And make your own Fantasea memories.

Amenities at Wild Horses + Canal front, 2 Min to Beach, Carova 4x4

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(11 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We had a great time staying here! The house was clean, comfortable, and the backyard on the canal was one of our favorite spots to hang out. Seeing the wild horses almost every day was definitely the highlight of our trip. The drive to the beach was easy and only took a few minutes. The host was friendly, easy to reach, and always quick to respond. We made plenty of memories and would definitely stay here again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Amazing vacation! The home was spacious and very well equipped, with plenty of room for our family and a kitchen that had everything we needed.We loved taking advantage of the amenities, especially the paddleboards, pedal boat, crab baskets, ping pong table, and outdoor shower. Also, the ice making machine was a game changer! Watching the sunsets on the sound and seeing the wild horses visit the property, including a young colt, made the trip unforgettable.If you've never stayed in the 4x4 area, getting there is part of the adventure. Be sure to bring a gauge/device to easily air down/check pressure.Overall, this home exceeded our expectations. It was the perfect combination of comfort, adventure, and beautiful scenery. Highly recommended!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Great vacation! Everything was exactly like the photos, great communication with the host, clean, and all the needed kitchen items. Would highly recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The house was better than the listing could have described. Perfectly clean and very well stocked with no details left out. Outdoor area was great and better than the pictures show. Full outdoor sectional, bar, refrigerator, fire pit and dinner table downstairs. As well as a separate dinner table outdoors upstairs. There were paddle boards, kayaks, a canoe, and a peddle boat. The interior of the house was great. Air conditioning was good and cold after a sunny day at the beach. Great house I could not ask for more and will definitely stay again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Wild Horses + Canal front, 2 Min to Beach, Carova 4x4. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Wild Horses + Canal front, 2 Min to Beach, Carova 4x4 pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Wild Horses + Canal front, 2 Min to Beach, Carova 4x4?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.