Life is Golden

V12053
Oceanfront
10 bedrooms
6 K, 1 Q, 2 T, 4 Duo
12 bathrooms
10 Full 2 Half

Amenities

Featured in this Home
Private Pool Details:
Open Dates: 4/27/2025-10/11/2025
Pool Heat Fee (Not Available July/August): No Additional Fee
Pool Size: 14x28
Advance Property Hold Fee Details:
Amount: 50.00
Beach Chairs Details:
Chairs Provided: 5
Military Discount Details:
Amount off: 5%
Active and retired military members
Bed & Bath
  • Bath Towels
  • Bed Linens
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Pillows & Blankets
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Whirlpool Tub
Entertainment
  • Pool Table
  • Theater Room
  • Wifi
  • Arcade Game
  • Ping Pong
  • TV & DVD Player
  • Wet Bar
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware
  • Dishwasher
  • Drip Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
Outdoor
  • Gas Grill
  • Hot Tub
  • Poolside Cabana
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Private Beach Walkway with No Steps
    New for the 2025 season
Others
  • Advance Property Hold Fee
  • Beach Chairs
  • Central Heat & Air Conditioning
  • Military Discount
  • Private Well
  • Telephone
  • Welcome Bag
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Home details

Oceanfront
10 bedrooms

6 K, 1 Q, 2 T, 4 Duo

12 bathrooms

10 Full 2 Half

Check-In
Sunday, 4:00pm
Office
Check-Out
Sunday, 10:00am
Parking
Parking for 10
Recent updates include all new Smart TVs!
Advertising Updates:
The Private Beach Walkway with Steps has been updated to offer a Private Beach Walkway with No Steps. Updated 8/18/24

Accessible by 4x4 only.

"Life is Golden" offers the perfect combination of natural coastal beauty outdoors and the convenience of modern amenities indoors. This Carova Beach oceanfront retreat offers broad ocean views from two levels, a tiki bar, a raised stone hot tub and a theater room with tiered seating.

This home features ten master bedrooms, all with private attached bathrooms. Watch the sunrise over the Atlantic from the dune deck and be on the lookout for wild horses grazing or dolphins playing in the surf - all this is part of the unique ambiance of the 4x4 beaches.

Approximately 7.5 miles up the beach.

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Main House layout

Bedroom Definitions

Level 1

Master 1
Oceanside, Queen, Standing shower, Deck access

Master 2
2 Duo Bunk Sets, Shower/tub combo

Cabana Half Bath

Rec room with a pool table, ping pong table, shuffleboard table, and a kitchenette with a sink, dishwasher and refrigerator; theater room with tiered seating; double laundry.


Level 2

Master 1
King, Standing shower with 1 1/2" lip, bench and grab bar, Toilet grab bar, Deck access

Master 2
Oceanside, King, Standing shower, Deck access

Master 3
Oceanside, King, Standing shower, Deck access

Master 4
King, Standing shower

Master 5
2 Duo Bunk Sets, Shower/tub combo

Master 6
2 Twins, Standing shower, Deck access

Den/sitting room.


Level 3

Master 1
Oceanside, King, Standing shower, Whirlpool tub, Deck access

Master 2
Oceanside, King, Standing shower, Whirlpool tub, Deck access

Half Bath

Great room; kitchen with breakfast bar, two dishwashers and two refrigerators; dining area; loft.


Extras

Dune deck, elevator, private pool, hot tub, ping pong table, shuffleboard table.


Not Available

The Great Room fireplace is not available for use.


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Guest recommendations

26 guests recommended this home
Brian   ·  Stayed September 2024

"My family loved the space, game and theater rooms. We especially appreciate the view from the upper deck! What an awesome week we had and this is our fourth time staying at Life is Golden! It's our favorite vacation destination!"

Rebecca   ·  Stayed July 2024

"Everything about the house was perfect!"

Anna   ·  Stayed June 2024

"The space, the well stocked kitchen and cabinet space"

Kathrine   ·  Stayed May 2024

"Loved the ice maker, double fridge, freezer and dishwasher! Steps to the beach. Comfy beds!!!"

Brian   ·  Stayed May 2024

"Wonderful location where we could observe the wild horses on a daily basis. Ample room that provided many amenities, a well stocked kitchen with double appliances, ample towels, great playroom, and the elevator is a huge convenience for loading and unloading and more importantly elderly family members. Individual bathrooms for each bedroom was a great luxury."

ANTHONY   ·  Stayed May 2024

"The view was amazing"

Mel   ·  Stayed May 2024

"The pool, beach, the movie room"

Keith   ·  Stayed September 2023

"All the amenities. Tons of games, tons of pool stuff and beach chairs."

Brian   ·  Stayed July 2023

"Location is absolutely amazing"

Leslie   ·  Stayed July 2023

"Truly an amazing perfect experience , best we have had in years !"

Kathy   ·  Stayed June 2023

"Location. House size. House amenities."

Christopher   ·  Stayed June 2023

"We love this home's proximity to the beach. You can easily see the beach from the upper deck. The home is spacious and kitchen is well appointed. The game room and lower level kitchen are a great asset too."

Christopher   ·  Stayed May 2023

"Life is Golden was the perfect home for our family and friends this vacation."

Ava   ·  Stayed August 2022

"This is our 4th time staying in Life is Golden. We love this house. The location is perfect and the upper deck is our favorite for morning coffee and star gazing at night. The new leather sectional was a great addition. Some of the mattresses could be replaced but other then that. It’s a great home and we hope to call it home again next summer. Twiddy is also a great company and very responsive!"

Kelly   ·  Stayed July 2022

"Loved the whole set up. Perfect fit for us. Living space was great!"

Rosemary   ·  Stayed July 2022

"This has been our best Outer Banks home yet in our 20 years vacationing there. House is very well appointed: spacious, extremely well-stocked kitchen with double appliances for large groups. Very tasteful decor. Game room and theater were great for the kids (and adults), pool and hot tub were clean, and a nice, new outside grill. Lots of really comfortable beach chairs. We were so sorry to leave and have already put next year on hold for our return. A definite 5+ stars."

Rosemary   ·  Stayed June 2022
Shawn   ·  Stayed June 2022
John Jr   ·  Stayed May 2022

"Awesome home perfect location"

Alfred   ·  Stayed May 2022

"Location and the house is just amazing"

Ryan   ·  Stayed May 2022

"The house was fully equipped with everything."

Gail   ·  Stayed September 2021

"This was the best beach house we have had the pleasure of renting. Our group numbers 16 and we had a fabulous time. There was plenty of comfortable gathering areas inside and outside the house. We especially enjoyed the "bird's nest" as we called the deck on the dune! We always have a crowd in the kitchen cooking and hanging out and there was room for all of us. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking equipment and dishes."

Leeanne   ·  Stayed June 2021

"Top notch with all the amenities. Kitchen was well stocked and oragnized. The ice maker was awesome. Short walk to the beach on a beautiful boardwalk with a gazebo platform. Outdoor furniture on the decks and around the pool was also top notch and plentiful. Beautifully decorated!"

Anita   ·  Stayed May 2021

"This was a dream vacation home!! The owners definitely care about their property and it shows in the maintenance of the home and the welcoming atmosphere created within. There are SO many amenities, we felt like royalty. We will definitely return to this beautiful place in the future."

Mel   ·  Stayed May 2021

"This home has it all; pool, large pool deck, new large hot tub, game room with mulitple games, movie room, elevator, 10 large bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, large kitchen with 2 stoves 3 ovens and 2 dishwashers, large decks, all overlooking the ocean which you have direct access to via a wooden walkway. It has everything you need, just bring yourselves for a great time!!!"

Tammi   ·  Stayed July 2020

"Beautiful well appointed home. Also only two Mins from a boat dock where we could use our jet skis. Love the secluded nature of the 4x4 area where our group has stayed on numerous other occasions. Life is Golden is top notch. The home was clean and organized when we arrived. Would stay here again."

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