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Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage .

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Beach nearby, beach towels
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a rug.
A covered outdoor deck with a turquoise table and white chairs, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of the beach and buildings in the background.
A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, a glass table, and a cushioned bench with striped cushions.
A room with a ceiling fan, large windows, and a view of the landscape.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10182 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Carova Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, False Cape State Park
    ‪18 min walk‬

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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.

Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage .

WANNA GET AWAY? Welcome to Teaches Retreat! Accessible by 4 x 4 only! Our cozy beach cottage set right behind the dunes where the horses roam free. Our 4 bedroom 3 bath home is the perfect getaway for you family vacation. Only a 300 foot walk to the beach! Just 10 miles from the end of the paved road you will find privacy and shade when desired and fun in the sun with our beautiful OBX weather and cooling trade winds. Located in the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, you won't find the privacy and beauty of the beach like you will here on Carova Beach.

*** Outdoor Shower with Changing room
***Fire pit with seating

*** Bedroom and Bath linens are provided***

*** Accessible by four-wheel-drive only***

*** 2 Parking permits provided with your stay, only required from may day through October **

A fee of $150 will be charged if the permit is lost or misplaced

Check out the Corolla visitor website for a complete listing of fun things to do in the outer banks.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Carova Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Carova Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,954 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

No steamed seafood in the house. A steamer pot and propane is provided for outside steaming.
Please no dogs on beds or furniture.
At time of departure put dirty dishes in dishwasher and please start.Strip beds of sheets and pillow cases start 1 load.all garbage bagged and put out

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $100 fee per dog 2 dog limit ,each dog under 50

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage . Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the property. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not be more happy about our stay! Perfect location, great house, wonder neighbor!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CATCH FISH &.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent ! We really enjoyed our stay at teacher retreat. Hope to visit again !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED our stay here. The location was perfectly serene which is exactly what we were hoping for. We awoke every morning to horses in the yard and loved the very short walk to the beach. John was wonderful at providing the insights we needed for traversing the beach for the first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time to teaches retreat. Had a great time once again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Relaxing escape with family

We had a great time! Beach was amazing. Location is gorgeous. Home is cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Great location

What a great spot to unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Great location and great proximity to the beach

This is our third year staying at this property and we really enjoyed it. It's so close to the beach which we love. Great house that accommodates our family and another family perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra G.

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

Will book again in the future.

Great location and the house suited our family well.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Amazing home!

This home checks all the boxes for a enjoyable yet affordable beach getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

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

Perfect

Excellent! The drive down the beach is overwhelming, but all in all.. great..great time. Communication with the owner was excellent, wild horses roamed, and saw Dolphins from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Ejoyed our trip

Host was very responsive when we messaged him about a question and communicated with us beforehand to give us a heads up about new internet in the home and let us know where the new password was. It was evident the host cared about our stay and wanted it to be great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza A.

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

Comfy getaway

Teach's Retreat is a comfortable and homey beach getaway. We truly enjoyed our time there. The kitchen is well stocked with towels, linens, pots, pans, utensils and plates. There is even a spice rack that has a little bit of everything.. The proximity to the beach is a real bonus that allows the early risers to go for a sunrise stroll and return without much hassle. Hope to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great time at Carova

Good location. House very comfortable Had all we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Perfect getaway

Great location, house is just off the beach and just off an access road. The wild horses visit the property frequently. It’s a terrific spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

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

Perfect

This is such a great place! So close to the beach, has everything you need for your stay and the horses come through the property daily!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Emma’s 25th Birthday

It was wonderful! Location was perfect! The house is just as described. John was a great host. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Christmas 2024

Great property just as listed. Had everything you need. Saw horses and other wildlife so a great Christmas stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

First Visit of 2025

Our second off season stay at this amazing property. It has everything you need to enjoy your time at the Northern Outer Banks.Many wild horse visits as well as some deer this time!The host are great & the property is everything described and more. We will return again & again hopefully going forward.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Amazing Place, Highly Recommend

Can't say enough great things about the place and the owner John and Kim. The pictures listed don't honestly do the place justice inside and out. Will definitely book here again in the future and can't wait to make it back down to the Outer Banks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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

Great vacation!

The cottage and location exceeded our expectations! The cottage was very clean and well stocked. We saw the horses everyday, either right at the cottage or on the beach!!! The most relaxing vacation we have had in quite a while. Hope to be back again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

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

Our go to!

This is are 1 and only family trip every year and we wouldn’t stay any where else! The location is perfect! Horses come through the property daily and the house has everything we need! The host is very prompt and helpful! We love it here!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great House!

Great location! Just a few steps from the ocean. The house was clean and well equipped. Everything was in working condition. We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Beautiful!

This home is wonderful! Entire process was so easy. The home is very clean and location is great! The kitchen is stocked with everything you need and more. We will definitely stay here again. The owner is extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Love this place!!!

Thabk you so much for sharing your home with us for a second year! We already booked for next year with family friends of ours. Your home is always clean and organized. Thank you again for your hospitality
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023