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A large, multi-story house with balconies and a wrap-around porch, surrounded by greenery.
Smart TV, DVD player, books
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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 123202 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Carova, NC
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪2 min drive‬

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What's nearby

  • Carova Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Currituck National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles

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  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crab Cantina - ‬189 min drive
  • ‪hunters feast - ‬192 min drive
  • ‪Second Thoughts Beach Redoubt - ‬13 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kaptain's Treasure | 5BR Carova Beach 4x4 OBX | Pvt Pool, Hot Tub & Game Rm

Experience true Outer Banks seclusion at Kaptain's Treasure, a spacious 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath vacation home in Carova Beach, NC — the northernmost 4WD-only stretch of the OBX. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is required; the adventure begins the moment you hit the beach road.
Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Sleep 12 guests across five bedrooms: four king bedrooms and one room with a double bed and two twins. Two king rooms have private en-suite baths; two additional kings share a bath. The top-floor king suite has its own private bath and adjoining living area with half bath.
Private Pool, Hot Tub & Kiddie Pool
Relax in the 14x28 private pool, soak in the 6-person hot tub, or let the little ones splash in their own kiddie pool. Pool and hot tub are open mid-May through end of September.
Game Room & Kitchenette
The ground-floor game room features a full-size pool table, second full-size refrigerator, microwave, extra sink, and comfortable seating with TV — perfect for family downtime without leaving the house.
Beach & Local Attractions
The 4x4 beach access is just 500 feet away. Head west an equal distance to Carova Park for fishing, kayaking, boating, and picnicking. Wild horses roam freely in this area — sightings from the decks are common. Stargazing here is unmatched.
Full Amenities Include:

Fully stocked kitchen with Keurig, dishwasher, and microwave
Washer/dryer, iron and ironing board
Water filtration system
Wireless internet, DISH TV on every floor (most TVs are also smart)
Charcoal BBQ grill, outdoor shower, outdoor dining furniture
Five beach chairs, Pack 'n Play
Sheets and pillows provided; towels available for a fee
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: Saturday. Three-night stays available for last-minute and spring bookings. No graduation groups or events permitted.
Kaptain's Treasure is your OBX escape — private, peaceful, and steps from the wild.
Virtual Tour Url: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=5QjeBPR1Rrb
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,202 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Kaptain's Treasure | 5BR Carova Beach 4x4 OBX | Pvt Pool, Hot Tub & Game Rm Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a great vacation and enjoyed this house tremendously! Definitely recommend for anyone wanting to stay on the 4x4 beaches!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time there. Excellent fa.ily bonding time.

This was the perfect place for my fa.ily to heal after the death of my husband.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great trip with family and friends! Beach was Super close and we got to see the wild horses every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We had a wondrful stay. Plenty of room and everything we could possibly need ot want for our party of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Relax to the Max!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing week in Cardova...beautiful weather in a gorgeous, peaceful setting
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kaptain’s Treasure was lovely!

We had an awesome week! Plenty of room for the whole family, beautiful views, fun horse sightings, wonderful beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OBX Get Away

House has many homie features. A great place to relax and enjoy the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing beach trip with 3 generations

Would definitely rent again, house well maintained and clean, wild horses visited are location daily. Beach easily accessible by walking or driving, even though we had to drive 8 miles of 4x4 beach driving it was not an issue and never a dull ride, all 3 husbands enjoyed the drive and rest of family enjoyed the ocean view. Trips into town were positive many places to eat or just grab and ice cream. Grocery stores all easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OBX2022

We had a wonderful time. Weather was perfect. We took advantage of the beach , the pool and just having a great time .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time Outer Banks

Kaptain’s Treasurer is a beautiful vacation home. Our family appreciated how well thought out the property is for vacation hopes and needs. The 4x4 access only property was a new experience and for first time OBX vacation, this was a full committed experience. The daily observation of the horses was a breathtaking sight. Wonderful family time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Wonderful House Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: House was exactly as pictured, great location, view of ocean from top floor, very clean, saw horses daily from the house, Laura was great to work with, highly recommend this house to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tonia P.

Vacation 2023

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 had a wonderful time. The house and location was great. Seen lots of horses. Kids loved the pool after being at the beach. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

Kaptain’s Treasure - awesome

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 home was wonderful, clean, spacious, and met all our needs. Great location to take advantage of the beach, ocean, horses, dolphins, and to recharge. Our families loved it!! The management company (Laura and her husband) communicated all information prior to arrival, during stay, and at departure very effectively. We would definitely stay at this location again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

4x4 beach 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: Very nice, large home. plenty of room for 2 families. Good sized pool, well stocked kitchen. Only drawback was bath towels were not provided. They were available for $150, but that seems like something that should be included.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great time!

We had a great time! Properly was in perfect proximity to the beach and after we learned the ropes of the 4x4 beach driving, we loved it. We had considered driving AWD vehicles and were relieved we decided to rent 4x4. For anyone flying into Norwalk we rented a Jeep Wrangler from Marquis off TURO and would 100% recommend. I’ll try to link it. Thanks again! Check out this car on Turo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!!! Relaxing!!!!Me and my family loved this place.We saw wild horses about every day.The beach was just minutes away, easy for the kids to go to the beach. This house has plenty of room for a family, and they just loved the pool table.We relaxed in the spa and the kids swim in the pool.Laura, the property manager is absolutely wonderful.She is quick to respond and if something is wrong or breaks, she gets replacement or it gets fixed quick.It is recommended that you do have a four-wheel-drive. There is a reason for that..The 8 mile ride up the beach in the loose sand can be tricky without a four-wheel-drive.Only negative thing that I would say about getting to the property is in Duck,Check-in is usually on Saturday and there’s lots of properties so there’s lots of people trying to get to their condos and houses so just be prepared for that.But I would have to say this was our best family vacationWe loved Outer Banks..
Wild horses right out in front of our house.
Beautiful sunrises every morning
Another beautiful Sunrise
The Dune out in front of our property I suggest you take dim 20 to this property
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I was looking to do something different and I got it.

The house was a good location.As on prior places we have stayed it is going to be a lil tuff on the elderly ones as far as steps.We are used to that.Coming in on peak high tide was a complete eye opener for the first time , driving 8 miles on the beach.Next day I was good to go.House was cool, Horses were cool and the weather was nice.You will need to make very good preparations unless you want to travel back to town everyday.Plenty of sunscreen and bug spray and you might have to remove a pile of horse$&@@“:.Just saying.Would go back🤘
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

Awesome stay!

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: Beautiful home, well kept and great for family vacation. Perfect for access to the beach and the amenities were great as well. Would definitely stay again and recommend highly!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oksana Y.

Perfect vacation spot

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: Not our first rental with this company and always had an excellent time House is well maintained, had everything we needed and perfectly located Looking forward till next year
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

mike m.

Carova

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome house. Second trip to this area and I plan on coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip

This vacation house was everything we were looking for this year. We had easy access to the beach a nice pool to relax in and a hot tub for the evenings. The 3rd floor was a great gathering spot for everyone and fit us all when it was time to eat. We realized a few days into the trip that the drying wasn’t drying the towels/clothes very fast and within 2 days the super nice pool/handy man came with a brand new dryer. Laura and David were amazing! We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

Second year, and will repeat again

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: beautiful house, well cared for - lots of upgrades. Horses come right to the door of the house. I wouldn't hesitate to look at any property managed by Carova Cottages.
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beach

Our family ranged in age from 63 to 6 months. 4 adult couples and 4 kids. Starting with the con’s: Not many though. The house has no gas grill. Problem is the charcoal grill is 3 floors down. So inconvenient. Pots n pans in kitchen we’re from 1980’s!!! Bring a sauté pan cuz your eggs are gonna stick! Now the pro’s: house is roomy and tons of bathrooms. Even one outside! Pools were great and hot tub was a nice one. Best part was the 2 second ride to beach! Or 5 min walk to beach. Ice at the fire station was a blessing. Also, we went into town but airing tires up and down is not fun. Especially when the lines are long!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post Covid Family Escape

Our experience at this home was nothing short of wonderful. We enjoyed every minute at this property. The beach is a short walk over a hill away everything worked very well around the house. The only challenge with this property is driving to it and driving away from it. Driving on the beach and up the sand dune hill can be a bit challenging which should only be done at low tide! Also, leaving the property was a particular challenge as one has to not only deal with driving on sand they also have to leave the property and go home!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property in an ideal location

This was the perfect pandemic getaway for our family. The property was even better than it appeared in the listing and was just a short walk from the beach. The sunroom, pool, and hot tub made our stay absolutely perfect. The property manager was very responsive to our questions and concerns. We will definitely stay here again if we have the opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021