Relax at Utopia, a semi-oceanfront Southern Comfort property in Carova, NC. Unwind on two levels of 150-foot-long wrap-around decking or by the private pool with ample seating and tables. The fully equipped kitchen makes cooking for a crowd easy and all bedrooms have LCD flat-screen TVs with built-in DVD players.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 19384 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi
*** Bathroom towels and Linens on all beds included in our rental rate *** (a $250 value!)
Relax on either of two levels of 150 foot long wrap around decking; there is a special spot for you to soak in stunning ocean views all day long while at "Utopia". The pool deck area provides shade as well as plenty of sun worshipping space with ample seating, tables and lounge chairs. With large dining room table for 10, additional seating at breakfast bar and outdoors you will be sure to vacation in style. All the bedrooms have LCD flat screen televisions with built in DVD players along with foam or designer bedding. The great room has a flat screen surrounded by luxury furniture tastefully mixed with beach decor. Walk past your private pool (14'x35') and into the sand where you will find yourself just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean, the wild horses, the dolphins, and pelicans. What more could you possibly dream of having at your fingertips while on vacation! Well-behaved, house broken dogs welcome for additional fee.
The fully equipped kitchen will make cooking for a crowd a breeze. Eight stove top burners, top of the line drinking water purification system, and plenty of dishware is provided.
This house rents Sunday to Sunday to avoid the Saturday traffic. The owners have over 20 years experience OBX vacationing and will pass on to renters, a listing of all pertinent information and local attractions to make your vacation to Utopia one that will provide your family the memories of a lifetime; many decide to make it a treasured tradition and return year after year. All of the niceties combined with the luxuries make this the top vacation home for you!
Lower level: contains a king master bedroom with whirlpool as well as a walk-in tile shower for two, a bedroom with a pyramid bed to sleep 3, a game room with pool table, shuffleboard, wet bar and a refrigerator, as well as a den with flat screen TV, gaming system, board games and leather furniture. There is also a laundry and a full hall bath on the lower level.
Mid level: features a king master bedroom with soaking tub, a king bedroom, a queen bedroom, a bedroom with two bunk beds, a bedroom with one bunk, two hall full baths, and covered deck on 3 sides accessible via sliding glass doors from non-bunk bedrooms. There are also 2 roll-away twin cots in case you need to move things around to suit your kids.
Top level: offers a king master bedroom with soaking tub and a baby crib, half bath off the theater, a large living room, a large dining area with seating for eleven, a beautiful kitchen, and a theater room with leather reclining seating for nine.
Note that a four wheel drive vehicle is *required* to access this secluded vacation paradise. All wheel drive vehicles (with high ground clearance and experienced driver) may be capable of navigating the soft sand and off road beach driving conditions with experienced driver. Please inquire about 4 wheel drive vehicle rentals, if needed.
It is highly recommended that you plan your arrival during the daylight hours and as close to low tide as possible. Please check the local tide schedules.
Feel free to e-mail with any questions or concerns you may have.
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
8 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: No smoking indoors
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Golf
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
Rentals are Sunday to Sunday only. You MUST have a 4 wheel drive vehicle to access the property.
Travelers must provide photo IDs, along with guest list with name and age after booking.
This house is Family oriented. No bachelors/bachelorettes, spring breakers, or loud parties please.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Up to 2 well-behaved, house broken dogs; added fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Games, books, high chair, crib, Pack N Play
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Corolla, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Corolla Raceway. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Corolla travel guide
Does Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi located?
This family-friendly Corolla vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Outer Banks Beaches. Estuarine Nature Walk is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.
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Family 4x4 luxury, steps from the beach, pool, hot tub, theater, Sunday rental, wifi Reviews
Reviews
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My family of 17 had the best time! The house is in the best location, so exciting to have the wild horses walk right past the yard while we were swimming. Driving on the 4x4 beach is so much fun! The house is clean, communication with owners is amazing and prompt. A very relaxing vacation that was needed by all. We will be back again!
This vacation home was exactly what we needed. We had four families with 8 adults and 8 children, yet the house never felt crowded. The kids loved the movie room at night and checking out the horses from the decks. The pool area was perfect for the late afternoon. It is walking distance to the drive on beach. The owners had numerous beach chairs, boogie boards, and pool floats available. The kitchen was stocked with everything you could need. There was plenty of room to park. The charcoal grills outside were nice and clean. The bathrooms were sizable. Nothing but compliments from our crew!
We enjoyed it very much and would definitely stay there again! The owners are very responsive!
Anne S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Catherine W.
30 September 2016
Great house - and wonderful location to the ocean
We loved that we could drive our big items to the beach, but then walk back and forth easily for lunch and naps. The beds were comfortable and the house was very clean. Cant wait to stay again.
Catherine
This place was all and more we were looking for. The owners were awesome. We had a small issue while there and contacted the owners after 9:30pm and they responded right away. The house is awesome. We will be back next year
We had an amazing time in Corolla. The house was perfect, plenty of room and fun things to do. The horses walked right thru the yard, we were able to see them everyday. The kids could walk back and forth to the beach, and we loved driving over and setting up under a canopy for the day. Can’t wait to go back.
Tina J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Rebecca E.
21 August 2016
Very good
The house was great...there was plenty of room and the pool was key to keeping the kids occupied. We also saw the wild horses daily. Thanks again. Rich
Rebecca E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
28 June 2016
Oasis
This vacation was so much fun. There was no surprises the house was exactly as described. The maintenance guy would stop by periodically to check the pool so you have no worries. Driving on the beach is so much fun and sitting on the deck watching the horses is so relaxing. I don't have one bad thing to say. I can't wait to go back next year!
The weather could have been better but that is out of our control. The only thing we were disappointed about was the swimming pool at the house was so cold, we couldn't use it. We thought is would have been heated.
We visited with a few family friends and all of our children. The house and location were perfect. The theater room, game room, and pool kept the kids busy all week. We had plenty of space for all guests to enjoy time together and enjoy time on our own on the different deck levels. The hosts responded to questions immediately and gave us all the assistance we needed. I would recommend this property to anyone interested in a week stay. Driving on the 4wd beach was a first for all of us and an absolute blast. We also had horses in our front yard a few times during the week...awesome.
Jeff L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
30 August 2016
Perfect for our group of 5 families!
The property was very spacious and well equipped. The kitchen had all we needed and more to prepare meals for our large group. The location was just a short walk to the beach, and everyone also enjoyed the pool. The media room was great and had ample space for all 8 kids to watch movies. We saw wild horses on a daily basis, sometimes right outdide our door! The owners were very responsive to all inquiries, and the property was spotless when we arrived. I would definately recommend this house to others and would consider renting it again.
Lisa C. , New Jersey
Lisa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Teresa F.
6 September 2018
PERFECT!
This property was perfect!!! We have 6 adults and 9 kids (3 families) and there was plenty of room to spread out. We spent countless hours on the pool deck and in the pool, in the hot tub, and loved being able to walk to the beach! Rooms were large and clean, kids loved the movie theater, kitchen is a great size and stocked very well for a big group! The owners were always quick to respond to a few questions. Wish we could stay another week :) We saw lots of horses and the kids loved having to drive on the beach to get to the house. Overall, an absolutely awesome house!!!
We had 18 people, ages 1-80. There was plenty of space for everyone. Wild horses were so close many times. Lots of kitchen space and utensils. Close to the beach (short walk over the dune or drive). Not great internet but that kept everyone from being on their phones all the time. Most of the beds were very comfortable. Pool was used a lot (heated would be nice but we get why it isn't). Lots of beach and pool toys.
The house was perfect for our family the theatre room was the favorite for most . The water and the one stove top that didn’t work was the only downfall for us .
We are family of 18 from Pennsylvania and we LOVED Utopia! The house was exactly as advertised. It was clean, had everything we needed and the furniture was all very comfortable. The theatre was a huge hit! The house was perfectly laid out with lots of space for everyone to spread out. Even with 18 people we never felt cramped! The location is also perfect- far enough up the beach away from the crowds without being too far from town. We loved being close enough to walk back and forth to the house from the beach whenever we needed to. The pool and hot tub were a great way to end the day. We also enjoyed seeing the horses in the yard everyday! We would definitely stay here again!
This property had plenty of room for the17 of us who where able to meet at this lovely location. Enjoyed the beach the pool having meals together. The hot tub movie theater views from the decks. The horses who delighted us with their presence daily. Beach driving was bumpier and more crowded than I remembered it. But great adventure got to know children born in far away states and hopefully give them happy memories of us.
We had a wonderful week. We loved the house. And everyone had a wonderful time at the beach. The pool and hot tub also got a lot of use. The theater room was a huge hit!!! We loved watching the horses. Any questions we had were quickly answered. It was a great week.
Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful beach house this week. We had an absolutely, wonderful time. We took care of your house just as we would have if it was ours. Inside the house, we especially loved the shuffleboard game. That’s a great family game! We are even going to buy one for our lake house. The beach and horses were enjoyed by all. We hope to visit your beautiful beach house again some day!
Me and my family just got back from renting this beautiful 3 story beach home for a week. The house itself is kept very clean and was not dated at all. The owners provide more than enough amenities that there is no need to bring anything than clothes and your beach towel. The beds were very comfortable and there is a TV in every bedroom. The theater room was a big hit for the kids and adults as well. The pool was clean and they provide plenty of chairs for everyone. They even have chairs to bring to the beach! We had daily sightings of the wild horses which was amazing. The ocean views and the sunsets were unbelievable! Great place to stay!!
Karen R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
mary d.
13 September 2021
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
dissapointed
house needs major attention and major upkeep. both fridges not working properly, electrical outlets not working on left hand side of upstairs kitchen, cracked floor tiles, upstairs stove busted, carpet in downstairs room ripped, both kitchen faucets rusted and leaking, pool heater not working, pool deck a trip hazzard, pool furniture old and beat up, damaged, beach chairs and toys old, damaged, most cannot be used, deck furniture damaged and left on upper deck for all to see, grilling area had horse poopie so the smell and bugs will annoy you, gate to pool area broken, pool wasnt serviced as stated on paperwork. mold and mildew on most balcony doors.
our expectations werent too high based on the pictures we saw and of course we kept an open mind considering this is a remote area BUT, we were shocked. we had 2 family members leave and wouldnt even stay 1 night, the rest of us all cut our trip shorter than expected. sadly, will not return to this house.
movie room was the best part of this house.