# Full Speed Ahead 4 x 4, North Carolina, United States (general area) ## About the house The home accommodates up to 17 guests and has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms: five full bathrooms and one half bathroom. A private walkway with steps leads to the beach via a dune-top deck. Access to the property requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and parking is available for six vehicles. Level 1 has a bedroom with two twin-over-twin bunk sets, a bedroom with two twin beds, and a full bathroom with a shower/tub combination. The recreation room has foosball, ping pong and a bar area. Laundry facilities and a second refrigerator under the stairs are also on this level. Level 2 has two queen ensuite bedrooms with standing showers and deck access, a duo-bunk ensuite bedroom with a shower/tub combination, and another queen bedroom. Level 3 has an oceanside king ensuite bedroom with a standing shower, whirlpool tub and deck access, plus a half bathroom. The great room has an entertainment center, with a kitchen, dining area, screened porch with picnic table, hot tub and decks also on this level. Outdoor facilities include a private outdoor pool measuring 14 by 30 feet, an outdoor shower, a gas grill, outdoor furniture and five beach chairs. The kitchen includes dishes, utensils, cookware, a dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, and drip and pod coffee makers. Central heating and air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite television, bed linens and bath towels are provided. The home uses a private well. A renovation announcement dated September 3, 2026 describes work planned ahead of the 2027 season, including expansion and modernization of the kitchen. Guests: 17 Beds: 12 Bathrooms: 6 Level 1 — Bedroom 1 · 4 beds · Two twin-over-twin bunk sets. Level 1 — Bedroom 2 · 2 beds · Two twin beds. Level 2 — Ensuite 1 · 1 beds · One queen bed; deck access. Level 2 — Ensuite 2 · 1 beds · One queen bed; deck access. Level 2 — Ensuite 3 · 2 beds · One duo bunk with a double bed below and a twin bed above. Level 2 — Bedroom 1 · 1 beds · One queen bed. Level 3 — Oceanside Ensuite · 1 beds · One king bed; oceanside with deck access. Air conditioning: Yes · Central heating and air conditioning. Wi-Fi: Yes · Wi-Fi is available. Parking: Yes · Parking for six vehicles. The property is accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicle only. Pets allowed: Yes · Two dogs are permitted with no weight limit; cats are not allowed. Up to two extra pets are permitted for $50 each plus tax per week. Pets must be well-behaved and housebroken and may not enter the pool or hot tub. Kitchen: Yes · Kitchen with dishes, utensils, cookware, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, and drip and pod coffee makers. A second refrigerator is under the stairs on Level 1. Washing machine: Yes · Washer and dryer in the Level 1 laundry area. Pool: Yes · Private Private outdoor pool measuring 14 by 30 feet. Scheduled opening dates are April 25–October 10, 2026 and April 24–October 8, 2027. For 2027, an optional extension allows opening April 17 and closing October 15 for $100 plus tax per week. Pets are not permitted in the pool or hot tub. Accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicle only, via the beach. The private beach walkway has steps. Parking is limited to six vehicles. Carova Beach has no roads, restaurants or shops. No smoking. Pets must be well-behaved and housebroken; cats are not allowed. Two dogs are permitted, with up to two extra pets for $50 each plus tax per week. Pets are not permitted in the pool or hot tub. Guests must supply replenishments of paper products, trash bags and soaps after the Welcome Program starter supplies are used. Check-in: 16:00 Check-out: 10:00 [Visit host website](https://www.twiddy.com/outer-banks/4x4/carova-beach/rentals/full-speed-ahead/?utm_source=chucho.ai&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=book_direct) [The house](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/full-speed-ahead/house) [What it has](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/full-speed-ahead/amenities) [Where it is & what to do](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/full-speed-ahead/location) [Things to know](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/full-speed-ahead/things-to-know) [After you book](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/full-speed-ahead/after-booking) [All photos](https://chucho.ai/discover/en/homes/full-speed-ahead/photos)