Ocean Views in Corolla! See the Horses! Covered Deck! 100 Yards to the Water!

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Parking available

Explore the area

Corolla, NC

Swan Beach
2 min walk
Estuarine Nature Walk
9 min drive
Corolla Beach
32 min drive
Elizabeth City, NC (ECG-Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional)
139 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Just steps from the beach, "China Swan" is a 3-level house with an awesome wrap-around covered deck. The porch is perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset, as well as the local wild horses!

The house is located 3 miles up the beach from where the paved road ends at Corolla. A 4x4 vehicle is required! Driving conditions on the beach vary hourly depending on traffic, weather and tides.

Main level includes great room, dining room, family room with satellite TV, kitchen and laundry. Wrap-around covered deck, open sun deck and screened porch. Enjoy the views from the hammock and porch swing.

Upper level has 3 bedrooms. Flat screen TV in every room. Master bedroom has its own bathroom, and ocean and sound views. One bedroom with two beds. One bedroom with ship's watch...see the sunrise from bed! Upper level also has full bath with whirlpool.

Game room on the lower level with bunk beds and sleeper sofa doubles as sleeping quarters. Great for the whole family! Lower level has a half bath, with an outdoor shower.

Enjoy the horseshoe pits in the side yard.

• WiFi
• No Smoking
• Pillows & Blankets
• Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Blender
• Dishes, Utensils, & Cookware
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Telephone
• TV & DVD Player
• Central Heat & Air Conditioning
• Washer & Dryer
• Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Shower
• Grill
• Beach Chairs

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Swan Beach. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Swan Beach and Outer Banks Beaches

Ocean Views in Corolla! See the Horses! Covered Deck! 100 Yards to the Water! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

DSE, LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Outdoor shower
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the sea

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Ocean Views in Corolla! See the Horses! Covered Deck! 100 Yards to the Water! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to get away

A very nice house and a great location if you want to get away from the main bustle. Just be mindful of the tides. There is a house on the beach that can cause access challenges when it is high tide. I would give communication with host more than 5 stars if I could. He was very outstanding both before and during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

17 Aug 2024

Horse Heaven

This was our 4th summer vacation at China Swan and it did not disappoint. Location is ideal to see the wild horses.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM S.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy R.

6 Aug 2024

Corolla house

I questioned how clean the place was upon arrival it had a stale odor, there was a dirty wash cloth on the floor in the bathroom, the master bedroom spread had stains all over it. On our second day in the house 2 people showed up and stated they needed to check some thing. They never identified themselves. They walked right into the house. I called the owner and he said he didn’t know they were going. I told him that I would have appreciated a phone call. On another day my husband was in the shower and the water turned off. After he dried off he noticed a truck outside. He asked the guy what was going on. The guy informed him that he was changing the filter. Again no communication from the owner. The oven didn’t work. The best part of the vacation was the horses never disappointed, they were at the house every day. The wrap around porch was great and the kitchen was well equipped. I would not return to this rental

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

24 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful week with the horses

We really enjoyed staying in this home. Driving on the beach to get to the house was fun and seeing the horses almost daily was such a treat. We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

Everything was amazing! The house was neat and clean and the process was easy. Horses were there every day!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful

The house is beautiful, the deck is wonderful, the views are so lovely. Loved being able to see the horses and the proximity to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara N., Denver, CO

15 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

China Swan had us swooning

The house and location were perfect for our beach vacation! Wild horses, wide open beaches and the hammock added to the adventure. Hope to make this a yearly trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

22 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Corolla

As promised, the horses didn’t disappoint. They made daily appearances right to our yard! The sand roads can be difficult to maneuver, especially at high tides. 4WD was a a must! Kitchen is very well stocked with any gadget or utensil you could possibly need. Beds were comfortable and bedding was clean and soft. Overall we had a great time relaxing, playing at the beach and enjoying our family time.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

19 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

This was our first time driving on the beach and we loved it. House was nice and everything was clean. Note on the directions you can’t see mile marker 16 ( the state should have two of them up for each direction).

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We loved our stay in this location. The house was roomy and great for our family. The wrap around porch facilitated us being outside no matter which way the wind was blowing. Just a short walk over the dune and we were at the beach. Loved the wild horses in the yard or the area each day. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip of a lifetime!

This was the perfect location for a beach getaway! The house is footsteps away from the beach and not too far from town. We saw wild horses every day! It was a home away from home!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

8 Jul 2023

Corolla house was awesome

We had a great time! Location was exceptional, house was super comfortable and our host was a great communicator. We LOVED everything about our stay in paradise!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house- loved our stay

This was our first time to Corolla and we couldn’t have picked a better house. The host was very responsive and answered all of our questions. The size of the house was perfect for our group of 6 adults and 2 kids, with plenty of extra space. The screened in portion of the porch was perfect on the rainy days. You can sit on the front porch and see the beach. We loved being able to walk a short distance to the waves. And the horses visited multiple times throughout our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Meranda A.

17 Aug 2022

So So Beach vacation.

The location to the beach is great. If you love horses, this would be your house. However, with the horses at the house everyday, so are the horse tour trucks. You will sit on the porch with your morning coffee or dinner on the deck and the horse tour buggies will be right in front of your house looking at the horses. We questioned if the house was cleaned prior to our arrival. There was two welcome bags, one was filled with items for us, one was empty. There was sand on the floor, mind you, I made everyone take their shoes off before entering. Bedroom decorations were dusty. There were additional things I noticed through the week that just made me wonder. Also, there was garbage in the garbage cans under the house, obviously from the person staying there before us. By the end of our stay the smell was quite strong. One lamp needed a light bulb, for a box in the closet however it was empty. The master bedroom tv only had a DVD player and my son and I both attempted to make it work, I questioned whether the tv was even compatible with the DVD player. The tv in one of the other bedrooms had a large delay or would just shut off when you were trying to switch the channels. I don't go on vacation to watch tv but at the end of the day when everyone is exhausted from playing on the beach all day, chilling out is kind of nice. The "beach chairs" were old school lawn chairs and the boogie boards were broken.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

1 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Property

We really appreciated how well equipped this property was for our needs. The local horse herd was present all week, and the beach was not over crowded. A 4-wd vehicle and a tire pressure gauge is necessary for driving on the beach road to the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana R.

25 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation OBX

My family and I absolutely loved this home. We love the location, the fact that you have to drive on the beach to get there made the trip so much more exciting. We loved being able to park our vehicle on the beach and setting up chairs and blankets for the day. The hosts were so easy to communicate with...any questions were answered no matter how silly. My family will definitely be back and now my friends are begging me for the link to plan their next family trip. I could write on and on about how wonderful this house is but really you should book, stay, and see for yourself. Trust me...it'll be a decision that you won't regret!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callie W.

20 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location to relax and enjoy the 4x4 beach

My family and I couldn't be more pleased with this house and it's location. The size of the house was perfect for our family of five to spread out to have our own personal space but to enjoy family time together as well. The beach was in close proximity to walk if we didn't want to drive. The best part of staying at this house was waking up every morning to watch the wild horses minus the horse tours stopping in front. We could have done without them. Overall, the house fit our needs. Our teenagers love the downstairs area to "hang out" and we loved the porches to drink our coffee in the mornings. We definitely will rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time

We loved the house and the location!! The front porch was our favorite part. Between the breeze from the ocean and the shade from the roof, the temperature on the porch was comfortable. This was especially noteworthy given our trip was in July. We fought over who got to stay in the hammock. It was my first time to Corolla. Loved seeing the horses and driving up and down the beach. The only downsides were the internet (which I think is a problem for everyone in that area) and the dryer. The internet was strong enough to stream netflix. The drier would not dry towels no matter what setting was used.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

25 Jun 2022

Horse Lovers Paradise

If you love to see the wild horses, this is the place to stay. We saw them multiple times a day all around the house. Views of the beach from the porch swing and hammock were great. We had 6 adults and one child under 2 and had more than enough room. The owner was extremely attentive and helpful with any questions or concerns. Thank you Stuart! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Fantastic experience

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

25 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Memory Maker

We had a magical stay here! Horses all around us everyday. Views were beautiful, the location was peaceful and relaxing. Woke up twice to horses grazing in our yard. Each day on the beach we had multiple small herds of horses come by. Really enjoyed the large porches and covered decks… great breezes and the perfect spot to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Perfect getaway if your looking to avoid the crowds and enjoy nature :)

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

8 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location and experience

We didn't want to come home. The horses were so close, even sleeping under the house. It's a very short walk or drive to the beach, right next to the access. It's also fun watching the horse tours and other vehicles navigate the water near the property. We would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harlie W., New York

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

First OBX Experience

I fully recommend staying at China Swan!! As a first timer to not Corolla not only this property was amazing but so was Stuart! He was so easy to communicate with and always had extremely prompt and helpful responses! The house itself is beautiful and has the best views!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Way better than what was described in the listing. Saw horses every day. The road in front of the house flooded, which was fine as you don't actually need it to get to the house. You must have a 4x4 vehicle to get to house though, even AWD SUV's were getting stuck in the sand.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021