Rankin - C9009

4.7586

4.8 (29 Reviews)

3 Bedrooms

3.5 Bathrooms

Keyless Entry
Non Smoking
Dogs Allowed

3 Masters w/Queen, Loft w/2 Futons.

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Air Conditioning
Keyless Entry
Linens Provided
Non Smoking
Pets Allowed
Saturday Turnover
Waterfront
Wedding/Events
WiFi Internet Access

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Satellite TV

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Kitchen
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Outdoor Amenities

Beach Chairs
Corn Hole Game
Deck Furniture
Free on-site Parking
Gas Grill
Ocean View
Outdoor Shower
Picnic Table
Private Beach Walkway
Sun Deck

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Check-In: Corolla
0-50 Yards to Beach Access

Description

**A 4x4 Vehicle is required to access this home, there are no paved roads in Carova. This home is located 3.4 miles from the 4-wheel drive on-ramp.****

This classic 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath cottage sits right on the Oceanfront 3 1/2 miles up the 4-wheel-drive-only area north of Corolla. Bring your dogs (up to 2) at no additional cost. See the awesome sunrises from your front deck in the morning, and watch the wild horses roam the beach from your private deck.

Lower Level: Entry, Carport, Outside Shower, Walkway to the Beach.

Mid-Level: Master Bedroom w/Queen w/TV and Deck Access, Great Room w/Entertainment Center w/TV, Kitchen w/5 Bar Stools, Dining Area Seats 10, Half Bath, Laundry, Access to Decks.

Upper Level: Master Bedroom w/Queen, w/Private Deck Access, Master Bedroom w/Queen, w/Private Deck Access, Loft w/ 2 Futons, TV.

Beach Parking: Parking passes are REQUIRED on Currituck County beaches between April 30 and October 1. This home provides TWO beach parking passes and they MUST BE PICKED UP AND RETURNED TO our Duck Office (1450 Duck Rd. Duck, NC 27949).

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Reviews

October 11th, 2023

Sugar Grove, WV United States

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A Thrill of a Lifetime

I have always wanted to rent a place on the beach. This house is that! It was a 1-2 minute walk from inside the house to the water, depending on where the tide was. All three bedrooms are master suites, so all my family was happy. The only bad part was the bed linens and mattress covers. My bed was very comfortable but the mattress cover was ripped to shreds and rustled - a lot! The sheets were very thin and did not fit the beds properly. This made for uncomfortable nights.
We still thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite the beds and would recommend it to friends, but advise them to bring their own sheets.

Manager's Response

We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Rankin, Darlene! Thank you for taking the time to send in feedback about the bedding. We will relay this to the homeowner, and hope you will visit us again soon!

Review of stay from 2023-09-30 to 2023-10-07

September 28th, 2023

Jill L.

Roanoke, VA United States

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Always an excellent experience

Very pleased with the service and the property. Love this house.

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We are so happy you enjoyed staying at Rankin! We hope to see you soon, Jill!

Review of stay from 2023-09-02 to 2023-09-09

September 26th, 2023

Melissa J.

Bridgewater, MA United States

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Rankin Stay 9.16-23.23

4th time at Rankin house, hopefully not the last. However few things to take note. Water was off outside of needing to shower could not be used, was salted and needed bottles to cook and clean with. Few other things need to be addressed; kitchen window screen torn not able to open due to that. upstairs faucet, runs if not shut off in just the right position which took some finesse, downstairs bedroom toilet runs a bit. Linen service- more towels would be great only one bath towel per person forces laundry and the sheets are not great, couple pillowcases were torn and not enough to cover each pillow in one bedroom any way. screen door in upstairs bedroom off track, called in but no one came out we needed to fix ourselves, thankfully we could so that we could enjoy the door being open. All in all just some Maintenace things to be addressed, would not deter me from returning a 5th time as location is primo!! Realty staff did respond quickly and was polite.

Manager's Response

Melissa, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We sent the owner a list of the issues to address as a third party vendor handle the maintenance in the 4x4 zone. We look forward to seeing you for your 5th year at Rankin!

Review of stay from 2023-09-16 to 2023-09-23

May 23rd, 2023

Slatersville, RI United States

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spectacular place

FIRST CLASS PLACE. VERY DOG FRIENDLY.
BEST RENTAL EVER. LOVE THE 3 SEPARATE MASTER BEDROOMS EACH WITH A BALCONY AND BATHROOM

Manager's Response

We are so happy you and your fur babies enjoyed your stay at Rankin! We look forward to your return, Pierre!

Review of stay from 2023-04-29 to 2023-05-06

April 7th, 2023

John G.

Harriman, TN US

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Amazing

Place was amazing. We hope to stay here again in the near future.

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We are glad you had a nice vacation John! Until next time!

Review of stay from 2023-04-01 to 2023-04-05

October 24th, 2022

William M.

Baden, PA United States

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Vacation is to short

Had a great time.the house was great.
Never driven on the beach before but did fine. More traffic in front of than I expected. But over all loved it.

Review of stay from 2022-10-15 to 2022-10-22

October 24th, 2022

Robert B.

Sherrills Ford, NC US

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Fantastic week

A true 4X4 beach experience where Mother Nature showed us the whole gamut. From angry seas, to beautiful calm seas. From chilly temps to warm temps. From can't see the horizon, to beautiful sun rises. Dolphins,and of course the horses.

Review of stay from 2022-10-01 to 2022-10-08

September 25th, 2022

Huntington, WV United States

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Amazing location

The house is amazingly situated at the top of the dune so beach access was easy and views were amazing. We enjoyed the house and well-stocked kitchen. The house is nicely laid out with private and public spaces flowing well to accommodate everyone. Overall, all the kitchen needs a thorough cleaning of every cupboard, drawer, pot and pan but those are things we could easily manage while we were there without effecting our stay. The driveway can accommodate two vehicles but was a little tight to avoid congestion if both vehicles weren't leaving at the same time. But the house and views made it well worth a little strategic maneuvering. We started planning our next trip to the house while we were there!

Review of stay from 2022-08-20 to 2022-08-27

September 25th, 2022

Loope J.

Roanoke, VA United States

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Best house we have found!

An excellent location with a well designed home! Perfect for our family! Love this house and re-rented it for next year

Review of stay from 2022-08-27 to 2022-09-03

July 25th, 2022

Ruth M.

Halifax, MA United States

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Wonderful vacation

This was our second year at Rankin House and we loved it just as much as the first time.
Fantastic location, everything was as described.
We had one small glitch after check in and the property manager fixed the issue right away.
Five stars from the McGrath Family and friends

Review of stay from 2022-07-16 to 2022-07-23

June 26th, 2022

Brighton, MI US

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Carova rental

The house was good but a few things really missing! 1. Not enough guest towels. 2. No dish towels 3. For the amount of money spent toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, zip lock bags, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap should be supplied. 4. Need to get rid of the poison oak on the back/stairs we had grandkids so we were very cautious. Otherwise the house was stocked appropriately. The view incredible! The beach incredible! Long drive on the beach to get there though. The wide horses were amazing.

Review of stay from 2022-06-18 to 2022-06-24

June 26th, 2022

Michelle M.

Brighton, MI US

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Carova rental

Review of stay from 2022-06-18 to 2022-06-24

April 18th, 2022

Mark L.

Kings Mountain, NC United States

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Great time!

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We are glad you enjoyed your stay in 4X4 - Carova Beaches!

Review of stay from 2022-04-09 to 2022-04-16

November 1st, 2021

CLINTON, MI US

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Loved the beach!

We loved the house and the location and everything about our vacation!

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We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the home and your time in the Outer Banks! Thanks for sharing your review with us and we hope to see you again next year!

Review of stay from 2021-10-09 to 2021-10-16

October 25th, 2021

Brian H.

madison, VA United States

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Great stay and view

loved the place and location

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It was a pleasure hosting you and your family on your recent visit to the Outer Banks. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and we hope to see you again next year!

Review of stay from 2021-10-17 to 2021-10-23

July 26th, 2021

Ruth M.

Halifax, MA United States

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Excellent vacation

We had a family vacation with children ranging from 7 through 17. There was something for everyone. We did not have one complaint of “I’m bored!
The house was clean and well stocked for anything that you may need.
There were a couple of repairs needed when we checked in and they were promptly resolved by courteous employees.
We have booked for next year.

Manager's Response

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the home and your time in the Outer Banks. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

Review of stay from 2021-07-17 to 2021-07-24

May 10th, 2021

Julie G.

Houston, TX US

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Rare remote opportunity to stay among the wild horses

I would definitely recommend arriving in daytime - driving on beach to reach the house was a little nerve wrecking and I would not attempt at night. We had herds of wild horses on our dunes almost every day. Extremely charming and unique location. 4WD beach got a little to busy with cars on weekend to feel comfortable with our little ones on beach.

Manager's Response

Hi Julie, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at Rankin. The 4x4 Carova beaches are truly an experience! We're happy to hear that you were able to see the horses and enjoyed your time. The beaches definitely get a little crowded, so be sure to secure your spot early. We hope to welcome you back very soon!

Review of stay from 2021-05-01 to 2021-05-08

April 4th, 2021

Jennifer S.

Raleigh, NC United States

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Excellent

Excellent property

Review of stay from 2021-03-28 to 2021-04-02

October 1st, 2020

Randi D.

Rensselaer, NY United States

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Trip of a lifetime!!

Our rental home was absolutely gorgeous with incredible ocean views - I never wanted to leave!! My dogs also loved spending time on the beach in the waves several times per day, and we were blessed to see horses and dolphins on several occasions! This home had everything you could think of and I really hope to get back there someday!!

Review of stay from 2020-08-29 to 2020-09-05

October 1st, 2020

Brian M.

Chantilly, VA US

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Location location location

The house was amazing! Location was incredible, the only place in the neighborhood with its own private beach access was a great perk. The views were spectacular, waking up to the waves crashing every morning and being able to walk out to the Atlantic from the bedrooms was a great way to start our day.

It would be nice if one room would have had a king bed, or at least not had a plastic protector on the bed. Thats about the only thing I would have upgraded.

Manager's Response

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of Rankin! We're glad you enjoyed the AWESOME location of this property. I can't think of a better way to start my day then to have some coffee and look at the beautiful ocean. Thanks for providing some feedback, new mattresses were installed at the beginning of this season. I was surprised to see the rating given under Services from Rental Manager and will be reaching out to you directly for clarification. Hope to see you again next Summer!

Review of stay from 2020-09-12 to 2020-09-18

June 22nd, 2020

Mooresville, NC United States

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Rankin Carova Beach

Great experience. Beautiful location, ocean view from every room of the house. Very comfortable, has all the amenities. Wild horses come to the house daily, enjoyed sunrise and walk on the beach every morning.

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at "Rankin". Carova is such a beautiful area - we're glad you got to enjoy the location, views, and the wild horses. We hope to have you return for another great OBX vacation!

Review of stay from 2020-06-13 to 2020-06-20

June 8th, 2020

Potomac, MD US

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Perfect in every way

The set up of the house is perfect for a family. The living room furniture is really comfortable and seats plenty. Kitchen has everything you could need. Proximity to the beach is amazing. Horses in the driveway! Only downside is that although the deck looks inviting, it is very buggy. We were never able to use it. No one's fault, just don't plan on sitting out there.

Review of stay from 2020-05-30 to 2020-06-06

October 15th, 2019

Robert S.

Clarksburg, WV United States

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Great Week

Beautiful weather, great time, great week. That’s all u need.

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Well said, we couldn't agree more. Thanks for posting. Hope to see you again next year!

Review of stay from 2019-09-21 to 2019-09-28

October 7th, 2019

Lewisburg, WV United States

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Great Vaca At The Rankin

We have stayed at many homes on the 4x4 but the Rankin is our favorite by far because of it’s location. We were there just after hurricane Dorian which causeD the ocean to be quite angry, but beautiful. It didn’t matter that we couldn’t swim because we had beautiful views, family and the Rankin. Clean, well equipped, PET FRIENDLY�� and comfortable. We will be returning and would recommend to our friends. Beach Reality was awesome to work with. Best experience we’ve had renting on the OBX.

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking the time to post a review! Glad to hear Dorian did not ruin your stay!! We agree, Rankin is a wonderful home. We look forward to your return!

Review of stay from 2019-09-14 to 2019-09-21

September 16th, 2019

Jennifer B.

Gansevoort, NY United States

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If you love the 4x4 beaches of the Outer Banks, then this house is perfect. It was clean, equipped and the views were amazing. The rental company is fantastic.

Manager's Response

Thank you for posting. We couldn't agree more! We would love to welcome you and your family back for your next stay.

Review of stay from 2019-08-24 to 2019-08-31

August 12th, 2019

Amie S.

FOREST CITY, NC United States

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Review of RANKIN at Carova Beach, NC

Perfect Family Vacation

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We are so glad to hear you had a perfect vacation! We would love for you to have another awesome vacation at Rankin. Thanks for posting.

Review of stay from 2019-07-20 to 2019-07-27

July 15th, 2019

Hamlin, NY United States

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Location,location, location

This was a great place to stay! Loved the location and the set up of the house. The house itself could use a little TLC (sliding glass doors open hard), very buggy outside but that may be because of the dunes.
L Overall we loved it here and will be coming back next year.

Manager's Response

Thank you for posting a review! Rankin is a great house - how awesome is this location?! We appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to your return. See you next year!

Review of stay from 2019-07-06 to 2019-07-13

June 10th, 2019

Syracuse, IN United States

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Rankin June1-June 8

Very spacious and beautiful views of the Ocean.

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Thanks for sharing. We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views at Rankin - hope to see you next year!

Review of stay from 2019-06-01 to 2019-06-08

June 3rd, 2019

Joan M.

Powhatan, VA United States

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Joan's 2019 Beach Trip

The inside of the house was very clean. It has everything we needed. The outside could use some clean up. We had a problem with bugs and flies. The horses roaming free were just beautiful. The traffic on the beach was a bit much. All in all this was a great rental.

Manager's Response

Thank you for taking a time to leave a review of your stay. We are so glad you enjoyed this clean and comfortable home. The wild horses are a must see - what an excellent sight to enjoy during your vacation. We hope to welcome you back for your next vacation.

Review of stay from 2019-05-25 to 2019-06-01

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