Stairway to Heaven
V42064“Stairway to Heaven” lives up to its name - a true 4x4 beach escape in Carova where the paved road ends! Accessible only by four-wheel drive, a quieter, more untouched Outer Banks experience begins with your drive to the vacation home. This beautiful stretch of coastline offers wide-open beaches, roaming Corolla wild horses, and a peaceful atmosphere that feels worlds away from the crowds.
Inside, the home is designed for easy, relaxed living, making it ideal for families or groups looking to spend quality time together. The top-level great room is bright and welcoming, creating a natural gathering place to start your day or unwind after time on the beach. The living area offers comfortable seating for conversation, games, or simply enjoying the coastal surroundings. The kitchen is well-equipped for preparing group meals, and the nearby dining area makes it easy to bring everyone together at the table. A screened porch extends the living space outdoors, offering a comfortable spot to enjoy the salty ocean breeze without interruption.
Additional living areas throughout the home give everyone room to spread out, whether you’re looking for a quiet moment or a place for kids to hang out. Downstairs, a rec room with a pool table and wet bar provides a fun space for evening entertainment or casual downtime. Decks on multiple levels offer plenty of opportunities to take in the fresh coastal air, from morning coffee to stargazing under some of the darkest skies on the Outer Banks.
Outside, the private pool and hot tub create a perfect balance to your beach days, offering a place to cool off, relax, and gather with family. The bedrooms are arranged to provide both comfort and privacy, with all featuring ensuite bathrooms, and all but one offering deck access, making it easy for everyone to settle in and recharge.
What truly sets this home apart is its setting. Carova’s 4x4 beaches are known for their quiet, natural beauty and slower pace, where long days on the sand and simple moments together become the highlight of your trip. At “Stairway to Heaven”, you’re not just booking a vacation home, you’re stepping into a more peaceful way to experience the Outer Banks!
“Stairway to Heaven” lives up to its name - a true 4x4 beach escape in Carova where the paved road ends! Accessible only by four-wheel drive, a quieter, more untouched Outer Banks experience begins with your drive to the vacation home. This beautiful stretch of coastline offers wide-open beaches, roaming Corolla wild horses, and a peaceful atmosphere that feels worlds away from the crowds.
Inside, the home is designed for easy, relaxed living, making it ideal for families or groups looking to spend quality time together. The top-level great room is bright and welcoming, creating a natural gathering place to start your day or unwind after time on the beach. The living area offers comfortable seating for conversation, games, or simply enjoying the coastal surroundings. The kitchen is well-equipped for preparing group meals, and the nearby dining area makes it easy to bring everyone together at the table. A screened porch extends the living space outdoors, offering a comfortable spot to enjoy the salty ocean breeze without interruption.
Additional living areas throughout the home give everyone room to spread out, whether you’re looking for a quiet moment or a place for kids to hang out. Downstairs, a rec room with a pool table and wet bar provides a fun space for evening entertainment or casual downtime. Decks on multiple levels offer plenty of opportunities to take in the fresh coastal air, from morning coffee to stargazing under some of the darkest skies on the Outer Banks.
Outside, the private pool and hot tub create a perfect balance to your beach days, offering a place to cool off, relax, and gather with family. The bedrooms are arranged to provide both comfort and privacy, with all featuring ensuite bathrooms, and all but one offering deck access, making it easy for everyone to settle in and recharge.
What truly sets this home apart is its setting. Carova’s 4x4 beaches are known for their quiet, natural beauty and slower pace, where long days on the sand and simple moments together become the highlight of your trip. At “Stairway to Heaven”, you’re not just booking a vacation home, you’re stepping into a more peaceful way to experience the Outer Banks!
Approximately 8.1 miles up the beach.
Amenities
Home Details
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Floorplan
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Cabana Half Bath
Rec room with pool table and wet bar with beverage refrigerator.
Level 2
Ensuite 1
King, Shower/tub combo, Deck access
Ensuite 2
Queen, Shower/tub combo, Deck access
Ensuite 3
2 Bunk Sets, Shower/tub combo, Deck access
Ensuite 4
2 Twins, Shower/tub combo, Deck access
Laundry.
Level 3
Ensuite 1
King, Standing shower, Deck access
Ensuite 1
Queen, Shower/tub combo
Half Bath
Great room with electric fireplace; kitchen; dining area; screened porch.
Extras
Private pool, hot tub, charcoal grill.
Location
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4x4 Location
4x4 Beach Area
At the northern end of Highway 12, where the pavement ends and the sand begins, the 4x4 beaches are one of the most remote and unspoiled stretches of the Outer Banks — home to wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs and miles of undeveloped coastline.
Community
Carova Beach
Situated on the wonderfully unique 4x4 Beaches, Carova Beach offers vacationing friends and families the opportunity to enjoy time together on the coast without the distractions of a bustling neighborhood environment. A four-wheel drive vehicle is needed to navigate the beaches where Carova Beach rental homes are located. The northern-most community of the 4x4 Beaches, Carova Beach is approximately 8 miles from the beach access ramp and stretches north for about 3 miles to the Virginia border. While there are no roads, restaurants, or shops in Carova Beach, what you will find is a breathtakingly beautiful & vast shoreline, roaming wild horses and a positively ideal vacation environment.
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