Sandy Claws Semi-Oceanfront by Wildlife Refuge - Corolla

Let us host you for the trip your family deserves: the only place in the US where you can drive on the beach and vacation alongside wild horses for a week! Create magical memories to last a lifetime in the northern Outer Banks.

Our home, Sandy Claws NC, is a semi-ocean front home with direct walking access to the beach 25 yards away.

**No Hidden Fees. Nightly rate covers all basics.**

Known locally as the Christmas House, Sandy Claws NC sat unused for years before we bought it and renovated it in 2021/2022. It’s located three miles up the beach in Corolla, near MM 15.5. Containing 4BRs and 3.5Baths, and a bonus sleeping area, the home can sleep up to 12 comfortably.

PROPERTY LOCATION

The house sits at an angel between two other homes (both back decks face north east toward the ocean) to maximize views of the water. Enjoy your own private sunrises over the ocean from the back of the home, and later enjoy sunsets from the front deck, setting over the sound side of the island. Truly spectacular visuals you’ll want to capture in a pic.

PROXIMITY TO BEACH

Our back fence post is located less than 25 yards from the dunes — a short trip with our provided beach wagon and cooler. You can walk directly, or drive your 4WD vehicle over the nearest dune access and park directly on the beach, as this area is one of the few remaining in the country that allows beach driving. 

*AWD vehicles with high clearance can also be used, but you drive them at your own risk. For the best traction while driving on the sand, it’s best to air down all tires to 10-15PSI. Your tires won’t pop, they won’t be damaged, but you will be able to drive easily on the beach.

UNIQUE PROPERTY FEATURES

How often can you vacation with loved ones next to a wildlife refuge with wild horses roaming your property? The local harems visit almost daily, staying away only in inclement weather. Please note, it is illegal to feed the wild horses (it can kill them, no joke) and you must remain 50 feet from them at all times. Allowing them too close to you will eventually cause them to become tame, resulting in their removal from the wild.

STRESS-FREE VACATION

If you're here for a family vacation and don't want to cook, a dinner meal service can be arranged with local restaurants and caterers who offer catering and delivery to the 4x4 area. Reach out to us for information to organize it direct.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Sandy Claws caters specifically to families and offers a scavenger hunt for young children. Additional on-site activities include three TVs with Fire TV sticks (living room, King Beach, and gaming alcove), numerous puzzles and games, books, a sand box, a seven-person hot tub, plastic Adirondack and traditional beach chairs and a wagon, a fire pit with eight chairs, tether ball, corn hole, and many more outdoor and indoor games.

REMOTE WORK

Each bedroom is equipped with a 30"x20" fold down laptop desk mounted to the wall, in case someone needs privacy for a work call, project, or school assignment. Despite CenturyLink’s reliable coverage, severe winds and weather can affect signal availability. We've found it is possible to work remotely from the house, as long as Mother Nature cooperates.

RENTAL PREFERENCE

We rent our home to family groups and adult groups over age 25. At least one person in your party must be 25 years old, sign the lease, and be present at the house for the entire duration of the lease. No parties or events without prior permission from owners, and no pets allowed. Bringing your pet to our non-pet home will invalidate your rental agreement and you must board the pet(s) or leave immediately, with no refund.

We may entertain Pet Friendly at a later season, but not at this time, no exceptions, so please don't ask.

We are currently offering a 10% off early bird discount for travelers booking six months in advance, and we offer a permanent year-round 10% military/first responder/teacher/essential worker discount (discounts can’t be combined). Our cancellation policy is the exact same no matter where you book, before 60 days you get a full refund. Within 60 days of arrival we can only refund for what we re-rent the property for.

HOME DETAILS

FIRST FLOOR

— Entire first floor is handicap accessible, with 36” wide doorways and hand rails in King Beach's bath (located near toilet and in shower).

— Ground floor elevator travels only to first floor. It is not a cargo elevator and the access key will only be available to guests in need of mobility assistance.

— Expansive kitchen with a movable island cart and two chairs, double wall ovens, and a six burner gas cooktop. Equipped with a Keurig type coffee maker as well as a traditional Mr Coffee with filters and an extra insulated carafe.

— Pantry is well stocked with baking dishes, three plastic pitchers, a roasting pan, mixing bowls, ceramic place settings, two crock pots, rice cooker, reusable food storage containers, an electric hand mixer, a frozen drink blender, as well as a large stock pot and a tiered steamer pot.

— Two wall mounted Alexa echos act as a sound system and a digital guidebook.

— Dining room is equipped with two drop leaf tables that can be placed in different configurations for your party's needs. Side by side, the tables seat eight, end to end, the tables seat 12. Separate them to two tables, one to seat six and one with a drop leaf folded down to seat four. Perfect for an adult table and a kid table.

— Large half-bath off elevator entry alcove.

— King Beach is a master suite with an attached bath, direct access to back deck, and a view of the ocean. It contains a dresser, a free-standing open closet with hangers, a chair, a bench, a folding luggage rack, a fold-out twin sized cot, two nightstands with lamps containing an outlet and a USB plug in the base, and a wall mounted folding desk.

— First floor deck contains a covered cooking area with a gas grill and two picnic tables.

SECOND FLOOR

— Queen Dune is a master with its own private bath, it also boasts an ocean view while sitting in bed. The room contains a small closet with hangers, a chair, a luggage rack, two floating nightstands with USB & AC plug lamps, and a wall desk.

— Queen Beach is a master with direct access to the top back deck, full views of the ocean, and shares a bath with Twin Dune via connecting doors. The room contains a closet with hangers and a cube storage piece, a chair, a luggage rack, two floating nightstands with USB & AC plug lamps, and a folding wall desk.

— Twin Dune contains two twin beds, a fold out twin ottoman, a cube storage unit, an adjustable night light with USB plugs, a chair, and a folding wall desk.

— The living room has seating for seven, four floor cushions for extra seating, and a large flat screen TV with an Amazon Fire stick.

— Gaming alcove contains a full sized futon, built in book shelves with hundreds of books, a smaller flat screen TV, shelves stocked with games and puzzles, plus a beverage fridge and countertop ice maker.

— The top back deck has six Adirondack chairs and two tall captain’s chairs.

OUTSIDE IN YARD

— Fire pit with eight Polywood Adirondack chairs

— Sand box

— Charcoal grill

— Seven person hot tub

— Outdoor shower

— Yard games

— Beach chairs, eight lightweight plastic Adirondack chairs, beach folding tables, drink holders, & a beach wagon



**PLEASE NOTE: There are no refunds for not arriving or for leaving early. Please purchase travel insurance to protect yourself. To protect our investment, we collect a security deposit and perform a weekly inventory. Guests will be charged for missing items and damages. Refunds of deposit occur within 14 days of check out.