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

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10182 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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Corolla, NC
  • False Cape State Park
    ‪21 min walk‬
  • Corolla Beach
  • Sandbridge Beach

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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 holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday 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 Outer Banks Beaches and 8 minutes on foot from Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
Book NOW! Dog friendly, partial Ocean View, 4x4 Area, Cozy Beach cottage . 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
  • Living room

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

  • Near the bay
  • 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 and check-out are 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

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 lb 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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CATCH FISH &.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent ! We really enjoyed our stay at teacher retreat. Hope to visit again !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd time to teaches retreat. Had a great time once again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Eliza A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing escape with family

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Selene T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eveything that we wanted and more

The home was very clean and well stocked. We loved the screened porch and proximity to the beach...only steps away. We could hear the waves and see the beautiful dunes and sunrise. My bucket list dream was to see the horses and we had horses in the yard everyday...including a baby. The house itself is very clean, beautifully laid out and had everything we ever needed. John was a great host and responsive to my questions which were few because it was such a simple booking and stay. HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at Carova

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

I recently stayed at a stunning property that truly exceeded my expectations. The house was beautifully decorated and well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The serene surroundings added to the charm, making it the perfect getaway. This property provided an unforgettable experience. The combination of a beautiful home, excellent amenities, and the wonderful presence of the horses made our stay truly special. Highly recommended! P.s a the horses decided to take a nap to the entrance to the downstairs and in front of the grill. Had to chance them off to cook hamburgers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

Clean, comfortable accommodations in a beautiful location. We had a great time with our 4 kids relaxing, exploring, and enjoying the beautiful surroundings including horses that visited the yard! The house was well stocked with everything you could need. I was particularly impressed with the kitchen. We cooked most nights and had every tool I could wish for. The hosts were thoughtful and helpful. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely get away

Comfortable and clean home with a well-appointed kitchen, and plenty of towels. But the location was the best amenity. I would stay here again. No questtion. A very short walk to the beach and less than a mile to False Cape State Park. The owner/host proactively contacted me to advise me of high & low tides. It’s much easier to access the house at low tide.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quaint cabin style that felt like home to me

Excellent location and access to the beach, horses almost every day in the yard. John was wonderful in communicating with me to navigate to his location since my nav system on my iphone would have landed me in the ocean! The dogs LOVED being on the porch looking at the horses, easy on and off to the beach. Just a nice homey feel to this "treasure" cabin. Argh!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Great location for nice relaxing stay! House was very clean and comfortable. Good outside spots too! We used the screened porch the most to catch the breeze. We saw horses everyday and dolphins in the ocean in the morning and evenings - it was a great treat! One thing I would do for next time would be to make sure to have food for the first night and next morning before arriving to the house after a long day of travel to avoid having to go out on the beach road again the first night we got there. Hope we can visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home!

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Special place

We loved our stay here. The house is perfect for family with nice bedrooms, baths, well stocked kitchen, and lower level game room. Perfect location to the beach. On our first day, we had to wait to get in because one of the wild horses was having a bite to eat in the yard! We all agreed it was a great traditional beach house and the owners take great care in making it nice and comfortable. The drive in is no joke but great fun once you get used to it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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