# Life is Golden

4x4, NC, United States (general area)

## About the house

The home has ocean views from two levels, a dune deck and a private beach walkway without steps. Its ten bedrooms each have an attached private bathroom; there are ten full bathrooms and two half bathrooms overall. Sleeping accommodation includes six king beds, one queen bed, two twin beds and four duo bunk sets, each with a double bed below a twin bed.

Level 1 has a queen ensuite and an ensuite with two duo bunk sets, plus a cabana half bathroom. The recreation room has a pool table, ping pong, shuffleboard, skee-ball and a kitchenette with a sink, dishwasher and refrigerator. This level also has a theater room with tiered seating and double laundry. Level 2 has four king ensuites, one ensuite with two duo bunk sets, one twin ensuite and a den/sitting room. Level 3 has two ocean-facing king ensuites with whirlpool tubs and deck access, a half bathroom, great room, dining area, loft and kitchen with a breakfast bar, two dishwashers and two refrigerators.

Outdoor facilities include a private outdoor pool, poolside cabana, raised stone hot tub, tiki bar, gas grill, outdoor furniture and an outdoor shower. Five beach chairs, bed linens, bath towels, pillows and blankets are provided. Other facilities include an elevator, central heating and air conditioning, Wi-Fi, streaming TV, an arcade game, wet bar, iron and ironing board, and a private well. Kitchen equipment includes a blender, drip coffee maker, cookware, dishes, utensils, microwave and toaster.

The home is approximately 7.7 miles up the beach and is accessible only by four-wheel-drive vehicle. Parking is available for ten vehicles. Carova Beach has no roads, restaurants or shops.

Guests: 28

Bedrooms: 10

Bathrooms: 12

Level 1 — Ensuite 1 · 1 beds · One queen bed; oceanside with deck access.

Level 1 — Ensuite 2 · Two duo bunk sets, each with a double bed below a twin bed.

Level 2 — Ensuite 1 · 1 beds · One king bed; deck access.

Level 2 — Ensuite 2 · 1 beds · One king bed; oceanside with deck access.

Level 2 — Ensuite 3 · 1 beds · One king bed; oceanside with deck access.

Level 2 — Ensuite 4 · 1 beds · One king bed.

Level 2 — Ensuite 5 · Two duo bunk sets, each with a double bed below a twin bed.

Level 2 — Ensuite 6 · 2 beds · Two twin beds; deck access.

Level 3 — Ensuite 1 · 1 beds · One king bed; oceanside with deck access.

Level 3 — Ensuite 2 · 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 ten vehicles. The home is accessible only by four-wheel-drive vehicle.

Pets allowed: No · Pets are not allowed.

Kitchen: Yes · Main kitchen with breakfast bar, two dishwashers and two refrigerators; Level 1 kitchenette with sink, dishwasher and refrigerator. Blender, drip coffee maker, dishes, utensils, cookware, microwave and toaster are provided.

Washing machine: Yes · Washer and dryer; double laundry on Level 1.

Pool: Yes · Private

Pool heated: Yes

Private outdoor pool; published size 14 × 28. Open April 26–October 10, 2026, and April 25–October 9, 2027. Optional heating is unavailable in July and August; otherwise it has no additional fee and must be requested before arrival. An extended opening date of April 12, 2026 is available for $200 plus tax per week.

Accessible by 4x4 only, approximately 7.7 miles up the beach. The oceanfront home has a private beach walkway without steps and a dune deck. Parking is limited to ten vehicles. Carova Beach has no roads, restaurants or shops. Elevator dimensions and weight capacity are not guaranteed to be ADA compliant; access may require steps or thresholds.

No smoking. No pets. Children must not ride the elevator unattended or play in or around it. Do not use the elevator if its gate or door locking system is malfunctioning, or if it makes unusual sounds or moves abnormally; do not attempt repairs yourself.

Check-in: 16:00

Check-out: 10:00



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