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Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed!

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Interior
TV, video games, DVD player, books
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12255 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Swan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Currituck Beach
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Corolla

On the beach.You'll be steps from Swan Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Estuarine Nature Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Swan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 21 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Corolla Beach - 28 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Currituck Beach - 38 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Corolla Beer Garden - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ned's Ice Cream & Convenience - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed!

Steps to ocean in beautiful sand streeted 4x4 community where wild ponies roam! Large open top floor with abundant space for families to commune and plenty of private bedroom space. Beautiful artistic details throughout. Porches for sunrise ocean views with coffee, sunset cocktails and shaded porch for respite from summer sun.

Accessible by 4x4 only. Approximately 2.6 miles up the beach. Not Pet Friendly...

Settle in for a memorable stay by the sea at “The Salty Anchor”! This classic and charming semi-oceanfront home combines the peace and serenity of a 4x4 vacation with the convenience of a short 2.6 mile drive to the paved roads of Corolla to visit shops, restaurants and attractions. Spend your days with your toes in the sand and relaxing on the new decks overlooking the unique landscape. Be sure to keep watch for wild horses playing in the dunes!

Stroll down a sandy path near the home to get to the ocean’s edge, or load up your 4-wheel drive vehicle with chairs, coolers and beach toys and park on the beach instead. Enjoy salty breezes and ocean views from the top-level sun deck or lounge in the shade on the covered deck on the mid-level. Savor more sights of the ocean from inside the home in the spacious top floor common areas which includes a great room, kitchen, dining room, and breakfast bar. After a full day of fun in the sun, fire up some friendly competition in the rec room with pool table.

Your stay will leave you relaxed, refreshed, and longing to return to this comfortable cottage. Come enjoy the sand, sun, and sea at “Salty Anchor”!

Property manager

Jo Tinker

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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: 2,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Small family get togethers, limited beach access.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Salty Anchor oceanfront sunrise Carova4WD only! Pets not allowed! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kindra R.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

April vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the salty anchorHad everything we neededHouse was as advertised and beds were comfortable It was nice having the pool table in the basement. Location was perfect, not too far down the beach and saw horses every day. Jo was very responsive and helpful. This was our first trip to OBX and we would love to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical

A beautiful, clean, well decorated home with impeccable views of paradise!!! The hosts are beyond kind and on top of everything! The only complaint - how fast time moves when you’re at peace. Book with confidence. We will 100% return and tell others! Thank you so very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

A wonderful house and well stocked. Was exactly as she described. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views

This was the perfect vacation. The views of the sunrise and horses were amazing. We even spotted a foal. It was my daughter’s literal dream come true. You do need a 4x4 vehicle to get there, and I’d recommend timing your trips in and out with the tides. The host was incredible and responsive, and we had no issues at all with the property. The beds were incredibly comfy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Oxford, MD USA

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful 2 weeks

Had a great time at a great place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Thanksgiving getaway

Perfect! Our short trip could have not been better. The house is equipped with everything we needed to host thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

STEPHAN B., Frostproof Fl

Disliked: Cleanliness

SSB

Nice location cute house
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall family trip

The house was great, it’s closer to the ocean than the pictures make it seem. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

The property and owners were amazing! A wonderful home situated “off the grid” is exactly what our family needed to unwind a little and take in the wonderful views! Love the home and the location.. can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness

Phenomenal Location

Although we visited during a storm which was outside everyone’s control the views from the home and the location were wonderful. And even though the roads were flooded even one block inland, we were completely unaffected due to location of this house. Fast and easy communication to property owners with any questions and even checked in on us to ensure we were all okay after the storm. Loved the pool table and all the beach toy options available even though we didn’t get much of a chance to use them. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow!

What an amazing house with a beautiful view! House has everything you could possibly need. The views off of the front deck are outstanding. We actually saw horses off the back deck! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H., Auburn

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation ever !

This was seriously the best, most relaxing vacation ever. The house was clean and smelled great when we arrived. We had four adults and six kids and there is plenty of room to spread out, no one was crowded, it was great. The dishwasher broke and Jo had a new one installed the very next day. We saw the horses almost everyday, they come right up under the deck. Absolutely incredible and 1000% worth the 12 hour drive we had !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

This was the perfect house for two families to make great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really Amazing Stay

Our week in OBX really exceeded all expectations. Really great house; big and open with amazing views and beach access. Fun little adventure up the 4x4 beach. Would definitely return in the future. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Our stay was amazingly we really enjoyed the ocean view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and experience!

We loved the Salty Anchor! We stayed here on Spring Break. This was such a unique experience! The setting of the house with great views of the ocean, beautiful sunrises from the front porch and sunsets from the back porch! And the horses came right up to the house to graze which was so amazing ! Jo host was amazing with communication before and during our stay. The house was beautifully decorated and felt beachy and comfortable! Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot for a family vacation!

My family and I loved our stay at this beautiful, well-maintained house. The host has done a beautiful job of thinking of all the little things to make it feel like home. We lacked for nothing during our stay. The location is just gorgeous! Isolated yet not difficult to access. My son loved the beach driving!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Always amazing at the Salty Anchor

We have been staying at the Salty Anchor for 5 years! Well appointed, great decor and style, the best location and views all around! Super spacious living space w games, puzzles, books, plus everything u need in the kitchen to cook!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome beach vacation.

The location of the house was amazing! The horses were the highlight of the trip! The sand was incredible. The house was spacious and very nice and tidy, clean and bright. We were unable to use the bottom floor because the air was quite musty smelling, which is a sensitivity for me personally. However I imagine the time of year is partial blame as well as a common problem with beach homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

The property was perfect for a fantastic week of fun in the sun. Awesome location and great way to spend a week at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

The ease of getting to the property and onto the beach was effortless. It’s a perfect location on Corolla. The view of the ocean from the porch was also better than many in this location. Very cute place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic week!

We had such an amazing time! The ponies were a huge hit and being right in the beach was perfect to drive my 87 year old grandmom to her chair by the ocean so she didn’t have to walk. Even at the house we could still play in the sand and had ample room outside for games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erin F.

Unbeatable views

The best part of this house by far is it’s gorgeous views. Look out any window and you will instantly feel like you’re at the beach. The decor is very nicely done, coastal accents everywhere. My one downfall would be the cleanliness. There were crumbs on the carpets, jelly on the table. Aside from that, kitchen is nicely appointed, had everything we needed and didn’t think to bring. The “share pantry” was a nice touch, I like the concept of take something, leave something. All in all, it was a beautiful stay and we were blessed with a visit from the horses on our last day. That felt magical. Communication with the owner was always easy and she was fabulous with responding to all of my questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

Couldn't ask for a better view and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023