ESCAPE TO YOUR OBX HAPPY PLACE

Sandy Paws is an oceanfront, pet-friendly vacation rental where you’ll find top amenities such as a private pool, spa hot tub and elevator.

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Pristine beaches with quiet neigh-bors

Located on Carova Beach in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, this bright and airy beach house feels off-the-grid and is accessible by 4WD only. To get there, drive off the paved road and onto the rugged, 4×4 beach. Known for its pristine beaches and wild horse herd that roams freely throughout the dunes and beaches, Carova Beach is an off-the-beaten path experience for dog lovers looking for a relaxing family vacation away from travel itineraries, crowded beach towns and stalled traffic.

Great Stay!

Great stay! We saw the horses, amazing sunsets, turtle hatchlings making their way to the ocean.

J. Cravley - Stayed September 2023

Wonderful Stay

We loved Sandy Paws, quick, walk over the dunes to the beach, kitchen was well stocked with all the utensils we needed, and beds were comfortable. We are an older couple and don’t have a lot of streaming apps on our phones, and the owner provided ESPN for us to watch the Little League World Series!! Much appreciated!!

Anonymous Guest - Stayed August 2023

Sandy Paws A++

We could not have been more pleased with our week at Sandy Paws. Beautifully decorated home with a wonderful location and fully stocked with everything we needed. It was the perfect size for our family, and the memories created there will last a lifetime! Great dealing with

Sue Z. - Stayed July 2023

Most Relaxing Vacation

We have been going to Carova for 15 years. This was our first year at Paws. The first thing we loved was how clean they keep it. It was great to have everything there in the house. We loved the second couch on the middle floor. There was so much space for all of us.

Korine W. - Stayed July 2023

Amazing House, Amazing Location

House is beautiful and stocked with everything you need. So close to the beach, and the pool area with hot tub was great.

Michelle B. - Stayed April 2023

Amazing, beautiful home with all sorts of touches that make you feel right at home. The kitchen was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The elevator allowed the grandparents to be able to be with the family on all levels easily! The rec room was a wonderful place for everyone to have fun.

James Salvaggio - Stayed 4-10-2021

This was a fantastic home in a wonderful location on the 4×4 beach. Plenty of room and everyone enjoyed the amenities. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and the pool table on the main level entertained for hours. Highly recommend this place!

Carmen S. - Stayed April 2021

Great home overall! Loved the location, the kitchen has everything you could possibly need. The elevator in the home makes loading and unloading so easy. I definitely would recommend this home for your oceanfront vacation.

Kerry S. - Stayed June 2021

This lovely house has a great kitchen and every appliance and utensil. The bedrooms were great and the pool was fabulous….The house was great and very HOMEY, there’s nothing the house does not have.

Anne W. - Stayed July 2021

First time vacationing in 4×4 country and first year at “Sandy Paws.” Could tell the owners did some extensive upgrades to the house. Very comfortable and well equipped home for the family. We enjoyed it and reupped for next year.

Harold G. - Stayed August 2021

About Sandy Paws

Welcome to Sandy Paws on Carova Beach! This stunning, pet-friendly 4000+ sq. ft. oceanfront vacation rental boasts beautiful views of the beach and accommodates up to 14 guests with 6 themed bedrooms and 7.5 baths. With multiple living areas, an elevator, outdoor grills, a heatable pool and hot tub with LED lighting, this home is perfect for families or friend gatherings. Even your dog can enjoy an OBX vacation (no cats, please). The kitchen is equipped with two refrigerators, two dishwashers and two cooktops, making it easy for multiple cooks to prepare meals. Enjoy furnished decks with views of the private pool and ocean. Or, watch the sunset from your front porch. Check-in is on Sunday at 4 PM and check-out is on the following Sunday at 10 AM. Book now to experience the ultimate vacation getaway!

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