House in Carova Beach, NC
14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 7 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Welcome to Sandy Paws, a tranquil pet-friendly oceanfront vacation home on the 4x4 beaches of Carova Beach, Northern Outer Banks, North Carolina. This 4,023 sq ft beach house sleeps 14 across six spacious themed bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, and was lovingly designed for families and their dogs to enjoy the ultimate OBX beach vacation. Heatable private pool, elevator, game room with pool table, private dune walkway to the beach, and panoramic Atlantic views with wild horses grazing on the dune make Sandy Paws one of the most complete oceanfront rentals on the Northern Outer Banks. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required. Three-night minimum stays available in spring and fall. Free pool heat available for open spring weeks.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Six themed bedrooms sleep 14 guests: four king bedrooms each with private bath, one twin bedroom with two twins, and one bunk room with a double and bunk bed. Every bedroom has its own private bathroom — a rare luxury in any vacation rental.
Heatable Private Pool & Outdoor Spaces
The private heatable pool features LED spa lighting and is surrounded by poolside lounge chairs. A private dune walkway leads directly to the oceanfront beach. Watch the famous Corolla wild horses graze peacefully on your dune, enjoy a seaside picnic, or stargaze from the private spa at night. Both propane and charcoal grills, outdoor furniture, and a picnic table round out the outdoor amenities.
Elevator & Accessibility
Sandy Paws features a full elevator serving all three levels — making it one of the most accessible vacation rentals on the 4x4 Carova Beach.
Game Room & Entertainment
The surf-themed recreation room features a pool table, dart set, retro-style refrigerator/freezer, lounge furniture, and large screen TV. High-speed internet and large screen TVs in all living areas keep everyone connected and entertained.
Gourmet Kitchen & Dining
The spacious kitchen is built for a crowd — double cooktops, double dishwashers, and double refrigerator/freezers accommodate multiple chefs with ease. Three refrigerator/freezers plus a chest freezer in the shed mean you can stock up for the entire week without a trip back to town. The dining area seats 21.
Full Amenities Include:
Heatable private pool with LED spa lighting (heating fee applies; free for open spring weeks)
Elevator serving all three levels
Private dune walkway to oceanfront beach
Game room with pool table, dart set, and large screen TV
Double cooktops, double dishwashers, double refrigerators
Three refrigerators plus chest freezer in shed
Six private en-suite bedrooms
High-speed internet, large screen TVs throughout
Propane and charcoal grills
Outdoor shower, outdoor furniture, picnic table
Linens provided
Free unlimited parking; two beach season passes included
Pet Policy: Up to two dogs considered with breed, age, and weight restrictions. Per-pet fee and refundable security deposit required. No cats.
Check-In: Sunday. Three-night minimum available in spring and fall. No smoking. No graduation groups or events.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Six themed bedrooms sleep 14 guests: four king bedrooms each with private bath, one twin bedroom with two twins, and one bunk room with a double and bunk bed. Every bedroom has its own private bathroom — a rare luxury in any vacation rental.
Heatable Private Pool & Outdoor Spaces
The private heatable pool features LED spa lighting and is surrounded by poolside lounge chairs. A private dune walkway leads directly to the oceanfront beach. Watch the famous Corolla wild horses graze peacefully on your dune, enjoy a seaside picnic, or stargaze from the private spa at night. Both propane and charcoal grills, outdoor furniture, and a picnic table round out the outdoor amenities.
Elevator & Accessibility
Sandy Paws features a full elevator serving all three levels — making it one of the most accessible vacation rentals on the 4x4 Carova Beach.
Game Room & Entertainment
The surf-themed recreation room features a pool table, dart set, retro-style refrigerator/freezer, lounge furniture, and large screen TV. High-speed internet and large screen TVs in all living areas keep everyone connected and entertained.
Gourmet Kitchen & Dining
The spacious kitchen is built for a crowd — double cooktops, double dishwashers, and double refrigerator/freezers accommodate multiple chefs with ease. Three refrigerator/freezers plus a chest freezer in the shed mean you can stock up for the entire week without a trip back to town. The dining area seats 21.
Full Amenities Include:
Heatable private pool with LED spa lighting (heating fee applies; free for open spring weeks)
Elevator serving all three levels
Private dune walkway to oceanfront beach
Game room with pool table, dart set, and large screen TV
Double cooktops, double dishwashers, double refrigerators
Three refrigerators plus chest freezer in shed
Six private en-suite bedrooms
High-speed internet, large screen TVs throughout
Propane and charcoal grills
Outdoor shower, outdoor furniture, picnic table
Linens provided
Free unlimited parking; two beach season passes included
Pet Policy: Up to two dogs considered with breed, age, and weight restrictions. Per-pet fee and refundable security deposit required. No cats.
Check-In: Sunday. Three-night minimum available in spring and fall. No smoking. No graduation groups or events.
Amenities at Sandy Paws | 6BR Oceanfront 4x4 OBX | Pool, Elevator & Game Room | Sleeps 14
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Carova Beach, NC
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Property is well maintained and has all the amenities you could possibly want. From the drive in on the beach to horses in the front and back yard Sandy Paws was an excellent vacation destination for our family.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay at Sandy Paws that we stayed again and hope to continue to come down annually! House was clean accommodating and spacious, we brought our dogs and they had a blast also. Looking forward to next year!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
Our stay was incredible. The place was spotless, beautiful, and spacious! Communication with the host was easy and efficient! The house and view were amazing. Seeing the wild horses is something I will always remember. My family and I had an incredible trip
6 / 10Average·Jul 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Disappointed with the cleanliness of the toilets. The master bedroom had dog hair all over the bedskirt. This was a board by pool that was sticking up and cut a few guest. The pool entrance and inside area was loaded with pine needles that we had to clean everyday. Lots of popped nails and BEWARE OF THE RAILING ON TOO DECK...it is holding on by a tread!! I can’t forget about the bedding!!! Bring your own pillows cause what is there is flat as a mat with a case over it 😠 The livingroom rug had stains all on it. The house needs a complete update. Everything is old dark and used. This was our second year and will not be returning. Our family has been going to OBX for 17 yrs and have always looked forward to the return the following year. It’s always fun to see what’s new in the house. We had nothing. 🙁As our family grows so does the house we need to rent. This was a good size but not what we are use to and not for the price we paid.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(30 Ratings)
"Property is well maintained and has all the amenities you could possibly want. From the drive in on the beach to horses in the front and back yard Sandy Paws was an excellent vacation destination for ..."
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