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Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach

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Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach provides amenities like laundry facilities and a hot tub. This vacation home is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach

1634 Sandfiddler Rd, NC Corolla 27927

SATURDAY CHECK IN - 4X4 BEACH - Approximately 3 miles up the 4x4 beach Hot tub and pool is open May 1st through October 1st.

Welcome to 'Lightly Salted', one of Swan Beach's finest homes perched against oceanfront dunes of the wild and beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina. This home boasts views of blue-green waves, bubbling white surf, and wide, sandy, wheat toned beaches as far as the eye can see. The enchantment begins as soon as your 4x4 vehicle leaves the pavement to drive right on the sand, only a few feet from the roar of the surf.

Panoramic views, state of the art electronics, quality bedding and Sleep Number® beds, delicious drinking water and a well-stocked kitchen are at your disposal. All newly updated roku smart tvs , bring your own passwords to utilize the streaming apps (YouTube tv, Hulu, Netflix, etc). Outdoor picnic seating area with large hot tub and a charcoal grill. The ground floor half bath and second floor mini fridge make poolside entertainment a breeze. Hop out of the pool and walk 50 feet across the dune to the ocean!

The extremely well equipped kitchen has all stainless major appliances, cookware, utensils and small appliances. Brew your morning coffee in the Keurig, Mr Coffee and enjoy it while watching the waves from the screened porch just off the kitchen.

Sleep Number® beds with dual comfort controls are in 4 bedrooms: the third floor master king and three queens. The kid's room with two sets of bunkbeds.

POOL and HOT TUB are typically opened from MAY until end of SEPTEMBER. The pool is not heated.

Spend a luxurious week enjoying the beach, watching the wild horses graze and relaxing to the sound of the pounding surf from the well-appointed accommodations of 'Lightly Salted'.

NEW FOR 2023
• 32" Roku connected Smart TV's With DISH In bedrooms - 65” Roku connected Living Room Tvs

• New second floor A/C unit

• New Living Room sofa & loveseat

• Updated Water filtration system

• New outdoor polywood chairs

INVENTORY for Lightly Salted:

• Stainless steel major appliances

• Hardwood floors for the third level

• Luxury bedding, pillows and bath towels

• Sleep Number® beds

• Reverse osmosis faucet

• Fully stocked kitchen

• Iron and ironing board

• Telephone

• Nest WIFI / Thermostat / Nest Protect smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide detector / Nest Exterior Security Cameras

• Central heat and air

• Dishwasher, microwave

• Samsung Frontload Washer/Dryer

• Outdoor Furniture

• Outdoor Shower

• Charcoal Grill

Always arrive before dark because the beach is more difficult to navigate at night. We recommend lowering your tire pressure to 15-20 psi so bring a tire pressure gauge along. Tires can be re-inflated at any of the area gas stations or the county put in FREE air stations at the Historic Corolla Park, 1100 Club Road, Corolla. The Park is on the sound side of the road. Turn in at the park road, make a right at the stop sign and another quick right into the gravel parking lot. The air up stations will be at the end of the lot. Check area tide charts prior to arrival. Low tide is ideal for beach driving. Follow all posted speed limits (35 mph or 15 mph when within 300 feet of pedestrians or wild horses). Drive on the hard-packed sand near the edge of the water or close to the dunes. Leave the middle of the beach available for parked vehicles. Drivers must be 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. ATVs are not permitted. Also, Currituck County does not allow personal motorized watercraft on the ocean. Jet skis and personal motorboats are allowed on the Currituck Sound. The closest boat ramp is located at the Whalehead Club in Corolla. Due to shallow water and grass, this ramp is suitable for small craft only. For more information regarding Currituck County's rules and regulations, please contact the Currituck County Chamber of Commerce.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Deadbolt lock

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Sunscreens with Avobenzone prohibited, please bring environmentally friendly sunscreens.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
NC, Corolla

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Garden - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, and Estuarine Nature Walk. Currituck Beach and Corolla Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

One the most relaxing vacation

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

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

Family get away

This property and location exceeded our expectations! the views, amenities and the daily horse visits made for a memorable and enjoyable vacation. I have already recommended this home to several people and plan to come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra S.

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

Family Vacation Adventure

We stayed at Lightly Salted last week; my family of five [2 adults, 3 kids (11, 5, 1)]and out close friends family of three [2 adults, 1 kid (3)].
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicol r.

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

50th Birthday

First time here to celebrate my 50th birthday Amazing location on the beach.House and host where amazing seeing the wild horses was a dream come true we will return thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel F.

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

Summer vacation.

Everything was very nice. The pool and hottub was very clean and the house was exactly as described. Access to the beach was easy, just load you vehicle up and drive about a minute to your spot. We definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Greg L.

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

Corolla visit

Excellent location. Beautiful views allowed for a most relaxing stay. Proximity to beach allowed us to enjoy some surf fishing and we greatly appreciated access to the hot tub, it was used every evening! A must return location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful house, fantastic location. Loved the adventure of getting to the house
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franklin R.

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

Great OBX vacation!!!

Our family has stayed in Corolla the last few years and taken several day trips to the 4x4 area. This year we decided to book a home in the 4x4 area. It’s an amazing Experience! Phenomenal location! Amazing views! Multiple visits from the wild horses grazing in the yard! Marissa was great, responded quickly and remedied our only issue timely! Wouldn’t hesitate to book with Marissa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne F.

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

Absolutely wonderful!!

The property was 100 percent as advertised. Kitchen was the best stocked we have ever stayed in. Home was spacious and beautiful. Host was responsive and helpful when we were stuck on the beach. Recommended a towing company that was fast, easy, and awesome people. Note: tire pressure is best at 12 to 14 pounds.Would recommend 100 percent!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

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

Comfortable

It just felt comfortable staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
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8/10 Good

Greg L.

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

Corolla Visit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, and greatly appreciated their keeping the hot tub open for our use during our was used every night!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Relaxation and Adventure

This rental was awesome! We had plenty of room for our group of 10. The rental property met all of our expectations, from the moment we hit the 4 wheel drive beach, to seeing the wild horses daily and catching enough fish while shore fishing to have a great fish fry the last day of our stay. Lightly Salted also had the best stocked kitchen of any VRBO that we have rented. It had everything that we needed! We would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Lightly Salted as a unique, comfortable and peaceful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Awesome family vacation!

Great responsive hosts, especially during the pandemic. The property was beautiful, clean and well maintained. Swimming pool and hot tub were clean and in great condition. Easy access to the beach. Horses wondered through the property 2 or 3 times during our week long stay. MUST HAVE 4 WHEEL DRIVE TO ACCESS!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
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8/10 Good

Jill M., Russels Point, USA

MacDonald

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 a great experience here. Laura was fantastic to work with and went out of her way to accommodate us.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Horse of Course

The house is a bit weather beaten, as to be expected, only a dune separates it from the ocean. Owners did a great job with the beach decorations placed just right. Loved the view from the deck where we saw the horses across the street, in the yard and under the deck. Also seen dolphins jumping thru the waves. Loved the house and the locations. Also, owners were quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Great week. Can't wait to come back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice house. Deck outside needed a little TLC but overall outstanding rental property. Views were amazing both sunrise and sunset. Only issue we had was the spa water needed changing but the staff came over within 15 minutes and changes it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Loved the location

Loved the remoteness, beach access, pool. Beautiful views. Perfect weather Horses came for a visit once and stayed around the house for quite a while. Kitchen well stocked Ice maker was broken, but host refunded cost of buying bags Only downside to trip was highway 12 traffic- plan to come and go with consideration to avoid peak travel times. Would be the only reason why would not visit again during the summer season
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen F.

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

My stay

You have a lovely home but whomever cleans it does not do a very good job. It would be nice if the windows with the view were clean to take advantage of the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Perfect Location!

Our host was accommodative and was always easy to get ahold of. The house was awesome and big enough for our family and friends. We enjoyed the drive on the beach to get there and the amazing views. The pool and hot tub were a must for our kids and they enjoyed it. The horses came up to the house a few times and were usually in sight all week . The only negative thing to say was the sleep number beds were uncomfortable but that’s a personal preference. We had the best time at Lightly Salted and made many good memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Great get away!

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: Great get away in a really unique location. The house was spotless, comfortable and had lots of space. We loved driving on the beach and seeing the wild horses. Plenty of shopping and restaurants close by. We had a storm for 2 days and enjoyed staying in the house and watching from the big windows. We would definitely come back and bring our family with us next time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Wild Horse Dream

Great property, salty air is definitely hard on a home, but the owner has done a nice job of making it feel like home. Decor was lovely and well thought out. I feel that some people who have previously rented the property have not treated it with care. That’s a shame that people don’t take care of someone’s rental home as they would their own. The pool is nice, the hot tub is good but needs a new cover. All in all we were happy. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

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

First OBX trip

This was our families 1st trip to OBX and this house was great. The adventure getting their was an awesome experience. The horses were near the house daily we even got to see some babies. Down sides were the pool lighs did not work, there was no umbrellas for the tables that were on the deck and in the pool area. The cleaning company could do a better job. Making memories was what this trip was about and we were able to do that with the perfect weather we had all week. We got to experience a thunderstorm at the beach as well on the last night of our stay seeing the sky and ocean change quickly was neat to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennie D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Adventure - not for everyone

Loved the remoteness of the property, the horses, the beach was beautiful, but not prepared for what was required to travel on the beach without a lot of anxiety. Getting to the beach through the sand requires being in pretty good shape and agile. First impression of the house when we arrived was disappointing, but it grew on us. It's a lot of money to rent to not have the basic amenities provided or be in better shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Oasis on the Shore

Lightly Salted is a great house in a great location that gave us the solitude on the coast we were seeking. The house provided unobstructed views up and down the beach with the roar of the surf loud and clear on the decks. We were looking to avoid large crowds of beach goers, and the beach was mostly ours alone when we ventured out looking for shells and shore birds. The sun rises on the last few days were spectacular! The owners installed a brand new refrigerator with icemaker for the kitchen on the day of arrival. The unit was clean, and we have no complaints with any of the other appliances or furniture. The owners were very responsive and even helped me get our Jeep unstuck from sand during our worst weather day (without us asking)! Overall an outstanding experience, and we look forward to returning for our next Outer Banks vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

LINDA B.

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

Great house but needs serious attention!

This is a great house in a great location for ocean views/play. The pool and hot tub were great. The kitchen was stocked well. But unfortunately, the house is in dire need of a deep cleaning and maintenance/repairs. The blinds were broken (so no light/privacy blockage)in bedrooms, some furniture was ripped, frig drawers broken, exterior and interior of window sills filled with PILES of dead bugs. Although Marissa was very responsive, she did nothing to rectify the cleanliness problem. I hope a new cleaning crew and some repairs will improve someone's (not ours) next experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021