Question 1

What is the nearest airport?

Accepted Answer

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is the closest major airport to the Outer Banks, roughly a 2.5-hour drive to our 4x4 beach properties. Plan to rent a 4x4 or AWD vehicle at the airport.

Question 2

What type of vehicle do I need?

Accepted Answer

Our 4x4 beach properties are only accessible by all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicles with at least 7.5 inches of ground clearance. If some guests in your party don't have a 4x4, we offer overflow parking about 8 miles away near Historic Corolla Park (GPS: 36.377918, -75.831948), approximately a 23-minute drive.

Question 3

Where can I rent a 4x4 vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Several local and national options:
• Outer Banks Jeep Rentals: outerbanksjeeprentals.com
• Island Cruisers: islandcruisersinc.com
• Enterprise: enterprise.com
We recommend booking in advance during peak season.

Question 4

Are passes required to drive or park on the 4x4 beach?

Accepted Answer

Currituck County requires a 4x4 parking permit to park on the beach from the last Saturday in April through the first Saturday in October. You do not need a pass to drive on the beach or to park at the home itself. Weekly passes cost $50 and are available in limited quantities at currituckcountync.ticketspice.com. You must pick up your pass in person after purchase.

Question 5

What are the tips for driving on the 4x4 beach?

Accepted Answer

Lower your tire pressure before reaching the North Beach Access point. Currituck County limits: under 3/4 ton vehicles, max 20 psi (18-20 psi recommended); 3/4 to 1 ton, max 30 psi. Violations carry a $50 fine. Complimentary air hoses are available at the Twiddy Corolla office near Historic Corolla Park.
Drive on hard-packed sand near the waterline or soft sand east of the dune line. Avoid surf and seafoam. Low tide is the easiest time to travel. Check tides before you arrive and aim to arrive before dark.
Speed limit is 35 mph, reduced to 15 mph near pedestrians or wild horses. Park in the middle of the beach without blocking traffic. No parking for the first 1.5 miles from the access point.
Drivers must be 16 or older with a valid license. Street-legal UTVs and side-by-sides are not permitted except by county permit for residents and property owners.

Question 6

What is the best time to travel on the 4x4 beach?

Accepted Answer

Low tide during daylight hours is ideal. Check the weather and tide charts before heading out. During high tide or bad weather you may need to wait. At night, watch for changing beach conditions, people, horses, debris, and tree stumps.

Question 7

What is unique about the 4x4 area?

Accepted Answer

The 4x4 area is an 11-mile stretch of undeveloped beach north of Corolla and south of the Virginia border. There are no paved roads. You drive on the beach and behind the dunes to reach your vacation home. The Corolla wild horses roam freely here, and it is common to see them right outside your door. Wide beaches, dense maritime forests, and marshy soundside make it one of the most distinctive beach communities on the East Coast.

Guest FAQs

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Guest FAQs

Choose your destination, find your property, and get every answer on access, amenities, pets, and policies for your exact stay.

Outer Banks

Las Vegas

Snowshoe

Smokies

Houston

DC Metro

Travel & Getting to the Property

What is the nearest airport?

What type of vehicle do I need?

Where can I rent a 4x4 vehicle?

Are passes required to drive or park on the 4x4 beach?

What are the tips for driving on the 4x4 beach?

What is the best time to travel on the 4x4 beach?

What is unique about the 4x4 area?

Policies & What's Included

What is the minimum stay?

Are bed and bath linens provided?

Is the kitchen fully stocked?

Are pets allowed?

Are events allowed?

Is the pool open year-round?

We have guests without 4x4 vehicles. What are the parking options?

Outer Banks & Local Information

What does the Outer Banks offer for entertainment?

Where can I find a packing list for the OBX?

Where can I find travel information for the Outer Banks?

Can I see the Corolla wild horses?

Talk to the Team That Runs the Estates