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Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!

Family-friendly holiday home in Corolla with a hot tub

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Located in Carova Beach, The Piper's Nest offers a serene escape with an ocean view from three bedrooms and the sunny Great Room. Unwind on the wrap-around deck, indulge in a hot tub soak, or enjoy games and books in this nearly 3,000 square foot haven.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!

Please take a minute to read about The Piper's Nest...:)

(SEE OUR TWO VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE THAT SHOW THE HOUSE LAYOUT! SEARCH FOR: Tour of "the piper's nest" part one and Tour of "the piper's nest" part two... posted by Tracy Blowers.)

Wake up every morning and drink your beverage of choice while enjoying a glorious ocean view! Three of our five bedrooms offer an ocean view (moms and dads claim those!), while our entire, sunny, window filled Great Room offers the same spectacular option.

Step onto the wrap around deck to enjoy, the sight, sounds and smell of the ocean! A quick change into swimsuits and you can enjoy it all from the hot tub!

Our home is the perfect option - all of the benefits of "ocean view" without getting overwhelmed by the crowd and the traffic! How far away is the ocean? Less than five minutes. It's really close!

A big kitchen with a large snack bar, where fabulous food & drinks can be enjoyed while you chat with friends and family. We have a fully stocked kitchen, beach chairs, games, cards, books - whatever you need to relax, it's here. There is a washer and dryer at the house as well (not that you want to do laundry, but you can. :). Enjoy our nearly 3,000 square foot space to spread out at night and connect during the day. Sun, Ocean, Great Food & Beverage of Choice = Relaxation!

NOTE: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU HAVE A 4WD VEHICLE so you can easily drive to our home. Our home is on Carova Beach, which is the perfect oasis - far enough away from the downtown OBX craziness without being too far away if you want to experience the crazy! Carova Beach is also a Wild Horse Preserve, so plan on seeing plenty of wild horses during your stay!

We have a three day minimum in the off season; minimum 7 day stay during the summer season.

It's a 7 mile drive down the beach - not a bad commute with a view like that! If you don't want to drive on the beach, there are other options to get you there (i.e. you can use a "park & ride" service to and from the house - there are fees associated with that. I can provide more info for you, if you'd like).

We will give you more information in our "Welcome" letter on tips & tricks for driving on the beach, as well as what we have at the house and what you may want to bring. And, please, reach out to us with any questions. We're here to make your stay just what you need it to be so you can relax and recharge.

Tracy & Gerry

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,919 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

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

Rules

Please put things back where you find them so it looks the same way for the next guest. Many thanks for that! :)
Some dogs are furniture dogs (ours is), but it is a tougher clean for the housekeeper. No pet fee here - but please no dog hair on the furniture.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We love large dogs too - no worries if friendly.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Map
Corolla, NC

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chewbacca - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beach Week - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Coffee In Corolla - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee In Corolla - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Witch Catering - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price! located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. False Cape Beach and False Cape State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Ocean View, Well Appointed Home. Pet & hot tub fees included in price! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carly F.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed the house and location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa z.

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

Beach House

We had a great time staying in this home for our 2nd year. Very spacious and has everything you need. Horses come by often and it’s so close to the beach. Beautiful interior beach theme. This is your home away from home. Thank you Tracy for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Di H.

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

Pipers Nest

Glorious weather, spacious house, third tier with brilliant ocean view! Living room furniture could definitely be updated tho. Loved the beach
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

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

Loved the location

We had an awesome time. Loved the Thursday check in to miss all the traffic on 12. House was well equipped. And we loved that we could all spread out if needed. Enjoyed the views of the ocean from many rooms in the house. Loved that we could bring the dogs with us. Tracy was great answering any questions! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

K M.

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

Perfect vacation!

Our family had a wonderful trip over Easter! We had 8 adults and 4 children, ranging from 15-8 years old. The house is spacious and has all the amenities needed for a great stay. We loved spending time on the deck watching the wild horses and looking at the ocean. My husband and son went surf fishing daily and caught some nice fish. It was a relaxing stay and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dale H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2024 Thanksgiving Stay

Excellent property and location and we enjoyed our stay very very much. The kitchen was well stocked. However the property needs work and to be thoroughly cleaned, especially the return air vents. Outside lights didn’t work and are a must due to the steepest of the steps. Even though I stated the items above it is no because I am complaining, it’s because I’m trying to help improve on the property for future visitors. We enjoyed our selfs immensely and definitely would stay again. Thanks for sharing your Piper’s Nest with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Fun at the Beach

Tracy’s home was clean and comfortable. It was a short drive or walk to the beach. We saw several wild horses eating grass in the yard during our stay, enjoyed the hot tub, and games on game night. We would definitely love to book this home again on our next visit to OBX.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou C.

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

Best house

The house was super clean and had everything you need. Nice views of the ocean. Host was so accommodating when we had a question. Best experience in all the years we have been coming to carova. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeighAnn M.

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

Amazing!!! Wonderful, affordable beach house!

There were a couple of initial hiccups: first, the battery on the door key pad was dead, so we couldn’t get right in. Then once inside, there was a mix up with their cleaning group and the house had not been cleaned. The host was immediately responsive and within an hour she had another group there to clean it and got the door fixed for us. She was wonderful at quick communication and fixing the issues that were out of her control. Very professional. From that point on, our stay was absolutely amazing! The house was beautiful, excellent location ! We had a wonderful vacation with our kids and grandkids, and made amazing memories. We are already talking about going back and staying at this same house! I would highly recommend this property and the host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Paradise

I loved the location and the house. We will be planning to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jenni S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

This is the second time staying here and it has been great. Just a short walk to the beach, has a hot tub and all the space and amenities that we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline N.

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

Beautiful Beach Home

We Thank you Tracey for making our stay wonderful !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great remote getaway

This location was just what we were looking for. Horses grazing around the property were beautiful! We had 8 family members & this house had plenty of room. We enjoyed the hot tub while watching the sunset. While the house is older, the owners are doing updates. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

W M.

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

One of a kind adventure

If you’re thinking of booking- do it. Do it now. The host is kind and thoughtful, and goes out of her way to make your trip memorable. With that said, she is very responsive, helpful, and a perfect host. We woke up to the wild horses in the yard, spent entire days on the beach, relaxed in the (very clean) hot tub, and cannot wait to return. The beach house is a magical place of horses and beauty. With the bonus of a perfect host. 10+++ stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa z.

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

Awesome place

We had a great time in this lovely spacious house. Everything you could want and ask for is in this house. Beautiful views. Close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume L., Blainville, Canada

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

A memorable experience

We had a very good time at the Property. Everything was as per the description, and the owner was very nice. We truly enjoyed the location and the beach!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Family Vacation

This home is beautiful and spacious! Fit our family perfectly!! I love that almost every room has a view and there own sliding glass door to the porch! Very homey and comfortable! I love that we got to see the horses in the front and the back yard and that you could see the ocean from the porches as well! The kitchen is fully stocked, had everything you need! Tracey was great! She answered every question we had and responded quick! We had a great family vacation in this beautiful home and such a beautiful area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Family ReUnion Vacation

The location is amazing! Waking up and seeing the wild horses every morning was just magnificent! We could walk to the beach. The drive on the beach is a bit long to get to the house for me but well worth it. The house was spacious and clean. We all enjoyed our visit to the outer banks. The host Tracy was amazing about staying in contact. If you are looking for an amazing OBX experience this is the place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

Long weekend getaway

Fully enjoyed our stay! This was our first time in Carova and hopefully won’t be our last! Biggest highlight the wild horses, we went looking for them, but really didn’t need to because they ended up in front yard!! We’re a Jeep family so felt right at home driving through the sand/on the beach. The house has beautiful views and lots of light upstairs! Downfalls: other people’s trash was still in upstairs bathroom trash can, dishes were still in dishwasher, and floor needed to be swept. Exterior of house could use some TLC and porches could use more chairs and take to the beach chairs (as there was only one). Our family has always vacationed to Kill Devil and my kids are always ready to leave, this trip, however my kids were pleading to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

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

Excellent

Loved this property The house is spacious, has many bathrooms and the kitchen has so much counter space. Loved this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER M.

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

Perfect Location and Views

Piper's Nest was a wonderful property. Light and bright and nicely decorated. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Spacious master bath with double sinks. Lots of space to spread out for us and the dogs. But the best part is the location and views. Even though it's not ocean front you get great views from both levels. Literally a couple minutes walk to the beach but we like to take our SUV and park so we can take all our stuff. Tracy was absolutely wonderful to work with. Very helpful and responsive. The welcome packet was very informative also. Highly recommend Pipe's Nest!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Can’t say this property! Most importantly, Tracy, the owner was awesome to work with!

This house is amazing! It has ample rooms, bathrooms, supplies, kitchen wares, and endless decks ! The views are breathtaking! We saw horses and were able to bring our pups! Additionally, the owners were very responsive, communicative, and helpful. Book now!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Great house!

Great house! We spent several days in the area fishing and Piper's Nest was the perfect spot to relax after a day on the beach. The house was clean, had plenty of space and everything we needed. The communication with Tracy was outstanding as well! She was very responsive and helped us prepare for the trip. We will definitely be staying at Piper's Nest again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Close to the Beach!

This beach house is only a "block" away from the Atlantic Ocean on an OBX 4x4 beach. It was our first time driving on the sand in our AWD vehicle, and the notes from the hosts on this were very helpful! Tracy & Gerry have done a lot of work on the house since they recently purchased it (the bedding was much nicer than the original photos when we booked last winter!), and their love for the house really shows. Thoughtful touches like throw rugs at the doors (to catch all the sand) and a washer/dryer in the unit were appreciated. Also a second refrigerator, because we packed enough food for a group of 12 for a week, and the extra space was very useful. There were some cute beach toys provided and the little bunk bed room off of one of the larger queen rooms was great for our younger kiddos. We also appreciated that it was dog-friendly. We took our Great Dane with us and she had a good time, too! Of course, the biggest draw of this house is its proximity to the beach. While it is walkable, we found it easier to drive with all of the supplies the hosts provided (beach chairs, pop-up-tent, etc.), and park on the beach. This also seemed to be what most other people were doing, and most days, we were one in a line of many folks parked on the beach. The parking passes from the house are vital for this, especially in the summer. Tracy and Gerry have excellent communication and were very helpful in managing any issues. We appreciated all the information they provided prior to our trip (this helped immensely with packing), and were reachable during our stay as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

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

Pipers Nest 2022

Our family (13+) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Pipers Nest! Talk about location...Holy cow it has its ups and downs but once you figure out what you want... Amazing!! The walk....as advertised...the views...as advertised...the experience...better than any review or add could describe it. We highly recommend the Pipers Nest for an awesome OBX visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022