Rent a home past the point where the road ends

Carova is an 11-mile stretch of the Currituck Outer Banks where you can truly enjoy a beach town getaway. The only way to reach the community is by four-wheel drive vehicle but the area is a popular spot for fishermen, surfers, beach-goers and couples who are looking for a remote outdoor retreat. Find a quaint cottage for two or rent a 28-bedroom lodge to host the entire family for a week of sun and salt water. You might even be treated to a visit from the Corolla wild horses, which many experts believe were left behind during a Spanish settlement attempt or treacherous sailing conditions. For the safety of these precious local residents and our visitors, state law requires humans maintain a 50-yard distance from the wild horses at all times.