Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Q: How much is parking at Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Lightly Salted OBX, Beach front Luxury, Wild Horses, Pool, Hot Tub, 4x4 Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Corolla holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Outer Banks Beaches, Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Estuarine Nature Walk. Currituck Beach and Corolla Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8/10 Good

Alexandra S.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation Adventure

We stayed at Lightly Salted last week; my family of five [2 adults, 3 kids (11, 5, 1)]and out close friends family of three [2 adults, 1 kid (3)].

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicol r.

13 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday

First time here to celebrate my 50th birthday Amazing location on the beach.House and host where amazing seeing the wild horses was a dream come true we will return thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Greg L.

23 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corolla visit

Excellent location. Beautiful views allowed for a most relaxing stay. Proximity to beach allowed us to enjoy some surf fishing and we greatly appreciated access to the hot tub, it was used every evening! A must return location.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Beautiful house, fantastic location. Loved the adventure of getting to the house

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation and Adventure

This rental was awesome! We had plenty of room for our group of 10. The rental property met all of our expectations, from the moment we hit the 4 wheel drive beach, to seeing the wild horses daily and catching enough fish while shore fishing to have a great fish fry the last day of our stay. Lightly Salted also had the best stocked kitchen of any VRBO that we have rented. It had everything that we needed! We would DEFINITELY RECOMMEND Lightly Salted as a unique, comfortable and peaceful place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

12 Jun 2017

Great week. Can't wait to come back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice house. Deck outside needed a little TLC but overall outstanding rental property. Views were amazing both sunrise and sunset. Only issue we had was the spa water needed changing but the staff came over within 15 minutes and changes it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Maureen F.

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

My stay

You have a lovely home but whomever cleans it does not do a very good job. It would be nice if the windows with the view were clean to take advantage of the view.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Edith G.

5 Oct 2018

Wonderful ocean front vacation house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had been planning this vacation for 9 months, and Lightly Salted more than lived up to the anticipation. It is a beautiful beach home with a lot of extras to make the stay extra enjoyable. The view and sound of the ocean can't be beat; whether enjoying coffee on the deck of the morning, or a beer on the deck at night. It is steps from the beach with an outside covered shower to rinse off that sand. Being pet friendly was a must for us, and Lightly Salted did not disappoint with allowing our golden retriever and border collie. A well equipped kitchen helped us to make steamed blue crab, grilled fresh shrimp, and oysters Rockefeller (all fresh from the local area). A 4wd vehicle is absolutely necessary to navigate the beach and get to the property. Also letting the air out of your tires (we saw a few people get stuck who hadn't) helps. Taking those steps, we had no issues getting to and from the house. The wild horses paid us a visit and used the shade of the bottom porch to cool off, allowing wonderful pictures. The property manager Laura responded to all texts immediately and was SUPER helpful. The only recommendation we have would be for an updated grill, but we are grill fanatics, lol. Overall, an awesome vacation experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

joe f.

10 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location. Owners were great to deal with!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Milena N.

2 Aug 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location right on the beach

We recently stayed at this house and had a mix of experiences. The location was fantastic—just a short walk to the beach—and we enjoyed seeing horses almost every day, which truly added charm to our stay. However, we did encounter an issue with the water smell, which was less than pleasant (sulfur).Upon our arrival, we noticed a few cleanliness concerns that impacted our overall experience. The living room vents seemed to require some attention, as there was visible mold, and we found some dust throughout the house. Given that the property has a cleaning crew and guests are expected to leave the house in "broom swept condition," we were a bit surprised by this.While we loved the location and the unique aspects of our stay, we believe that addressing the cleanliness and maintenance of the house would enhance the experience for future guests.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin R.

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great OBX vacation!!!

Our family has stayed in Corolla the last few years and taken several day trips to the 4x4 area. This year we decided to book a home in the 4x4 area. It’s an amazing Experience! Phenomenal location! Amazing views! Multiple visits from the wild horses grazing in the yard! Marissa was great, responded quickly and remedied our only issue timely! Wouldn’t hesitate to book with Marissa again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy B.

4 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

This property and location exceeded our expectations! the views, amenities and the daily horse visits made for a memorable and enjoyable vacation. I have already recommended this home to several people and plan to come back in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne F.

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful!!

The property was 100 percent as advertised. Kitchen was the best stocked we have ever stayed in. Home was spacious and beautiful. Host was responsive and helpful when we were stuck on the beach. Recommended a towing company that was fast, easy, and awesome people. Note: tire pressure is best at 12 to 14 pounds.Would recommend 100 percent!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel F.

23 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation.

Everything was very nice. The pool and hottub was very clean and the house was exactly as described. Access to the beach was easy, just load you vehicle up and drive about a minute to your spot. We definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

19 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Horse of Course

The house is a bit weather beaten, as to be expected, only a dune separates it from the ocean. Owners did a great job with the beach decorations placed just right. Loved the view from the deck where we saw the horses across the street, in the yard and under the deck. Also seen dolphins jumping thru the waves. Loved the house and the locations. Also, owners were quick to respond.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

1 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One the most relaxing vacation

Great place

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis on the Shore

Lightly Salted is a great house in a great location that gave us the solitude on the coast we were seeking. The house provided unobstructed views up and down the beach with the roar of the surf loud and clear on the decks. We were looking to avoid large crowds of beach goers, and the beach was mostly ours alone when we ventured out looking for shells and shore birds. The sun rises on the last few days were spectacular! The owners installed a brand new refrigerator with icemaker for the kitchen on the day of arrival. The unit was clean, and we have no complaints with any of the other appliances or furniture. The owners were very responsive and even helped me get our Jeep unstuck from sand during our worst weather day (without us asking)! Overall an outstanding experience, and we look forward to returning for our next Outer Banks vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

15 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wild Horse Dream

Great property, salty air is definitely hard on a home, but the owner has done a nice job of making it feel like home. Decor was lovely and well thought out. I feel that some people who have previously rented the property have not treated it with care. That’s a shame that people don’t take care of someone’s rental home as they would their own. The pool is nice, the hot tub is good but needs a new cover. All in all we were happy. Would rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

20 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

Our host was accommodative and was always easy to get ahold of. The house was awesome and big enough for our family and friends. We enjoyed the drive on the beach to get there and the amazing views. The pool and hot tub were a must for our kids and they enjoyed it. The horses came up to the house a few times and were usually in sight all week . The only negative thing to say was the sleep number beds were uncomfortable but that’s a personal preference. We had the best time at Lightly Salted and made many good memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the location

Loved the remoteness, beach access, pool. Beautiful views. Perfect weather Horses came for a visit once and stayed around the house for quite a while. Kitchen well stocked Ice maker was broken, but host refunded cost of buying bags Only downside to trip was highway 12 traffic- plan to come and go with consideration to avoid peak travel times. Would be the only reason why would not visit again during the summer season

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennie D.

16 Jul 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Adventure - not for everyone

Loved the remoteness of the property, the horses, the beach was beautiful, but not prepared for what was required to travel on the beach without a lot of anxiety. Getting to the beach through the sand requires being in pretty good shape and agile. First impression of the house when we arrived was disappointing, but it grew on us. It's a lot of money to rent to not have the basic amenities provided or be in better shape.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation!

Wow! What a week! This was our first time to OBX, so we wanted it be as perfect as possible! This house was absolutely everything we could have wished for and more. We had plenty of room, the kitchen was fully stocked to meet all of our needs, beds were comfy, pool felt amazing. I have zero complaints! Marissa was so good at getting back with me quickly, even over my silly questions. Watching the sunrise from the top deck was breathtaking & the wild horses visited in the mornings and most evenings. The walk to the beach was very short and beautiful as well. The adventure getting to the house was fun & definitely a memory we won’t forget. If this is your first time driving on a 4X4 beach like it was for us, do not get discouraged, believe me-see it though it’s 100% worth it! We’ll be back to Lightly Salted soon!! Thank you for sharing your house with my family to make a million memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy T.

17 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First OBX trip

This was our families 1st trip to OBX and this house was great. The adventure getting their was an awesome experience. The horses were near the house daily we even got to see some babies. Down sides were the pool lighs did not work, there was no umbrellas for the tables that were on the deck and in the pool area. The cleaning company could do a better job. Making memories was what this trip was about and we were able to do that with the perfect weather we had all week. We got to experience a thunderstorm at the beach as well on the last night of our stay seeing the sky and ocean change quickly was neat to see.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

April C., Reading, PA

30 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall Good Vacation

Overall, our family enjoyed our vacation. This was our first time in Corolla and we really loved the seclusion of the 4x4 beach, seeing the horses, and the close proximity to the ocean. Pros: -plenty of space, pool/hot tub, screens porch, large dining table, 3rd floor views. Marissa was very responsive to messages. Upon arrival, there was an issue with the air conditioning. She promptly dispatched a service company and fixed the problem immediately. She was pleasant and prompt in her communication. Cons: Housekeeping issues/TLC needed. The house was not disgustingly dirty but all of the blinds, ceiling fans, and higher windows had a thick layer of dust and we found food stuck to the dining chairs and table. The house needs a deep clean. Small details matter. Again, I understand having renters is very hard on a home. Being oceanfront also adds so much wear and tear to a home. However, when you are paying a premium rate for a premium location, I expect small details are attended to. TLC items - Ripped cushions outdoor seating, pilled/stained bed linens, pool area light not working, and missing fixtures. Overall cosmetic TLC is needed throughout the home. Again, none of these individually are deal breakers but added up start to impact your stay. I think many of the issues were a result of insufficient housekeeping and the owner not being appropriately informed by housekeeping/property manager of things needing attention. A few fixes would make this a 5 star home.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice Of Heaven

This place is very nice. I have been staying at the 4X4 beaches for years and I can say that this house was great. It has a loaded kitchen with more than you would possibly need. Beds are very comfortable and easily adjusted to your liking. The water does smell like sulfur but that is something you can expect from most houses on the 4x4 beaches so bring water for drinking and coffee, ex... The view in amazing and the horses are a daily visitor near and sometimes under the house. The homeowner was very accommodating to any and all needs, within minutes.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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