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Known locally as the Christmas House, Sandy Claws sat unused for years before we bought it and renovated it this past fall. It’s located three miles up the beach in Corolla, near MM 15.5, lying on the border of Seagull Beach and Swan Beach. With 4BRs, 3.5Baths, and a bonus slee
ping area, the home sleeps 10 comfortably, up to 13 if they’re young children. PROPERTY LOCATION
This beautifully situated semi-oceanfront home is angled between two other homes to maximize views of the water. The house to the east sits to the far right of its lot, which allows our home to have permanent unobstructed views of the ocean. Enjoy your own private sunrise over the water from both back decks, and the sunset from the front deck, setting over the sound side of the island. PROXIMITY TO BEACH
Located less than twenty five yards from the beach, you can walk, or drive your 4WD vehicle and park directly on the beach, as this area is one of the few remaining in the country that allows beach driving. AWD vehicles with high clearance can also be used. It’s best to air down all tires to 10-15PSI. Your tires won’t pop, they won’t be damaged, but you will be able to drive easily on the beach. UNIQUE PROPERTY FEATURES
How often can you stay next to a wildlife refuge with wild horses roaming your property? The local harems visit almost daily, staying away only in inclement weather. Please note, it is illegal to feed the wild horses (it can kill them, no joke) and you must remain 50 feet from them at all times. Allowing them too close to you will eventually cause them to become tame, resulting in their removal from the wild. STRESS-FREE VACATION
Plan your meals ahead of time and buy needed items via Instacart at Harris Teeter, as we offer an optional $75 grocery delivery and kitchen stocking service for the day of your arrival. Additionally, if you're here for a retreat and don't want to cook, a dinner meal service can be arranged with local restaurants and caterers who offer catering and delivery to the 4x4 area. Reach out to us for information to organize it direct. ON-SITE AMENITIES
Sandy Claws caters specifically to families and offers inside and outside scavenger hunts for children. Additional on-site activities includes three TVs with Fire TV sticks (living room, King Beach, and gaming alcove), numerous puzzles and games, books, a sand box, a brand new seven-person hot tub, beach chairs and a wagon, a fire pit with eight chairs, tether ball, and corn hole. REMOTE WORK
Each bedroom is equipped with a 30"x20" fold down laptop desk mounted to the wall, if someone needs privacy for a work call, project, or assignment. We offer two internet services: CenturyLink and Unlimitedville (which uses the nearby T-Mobile towers). Despite this extra coverage, severe winds and weather can affect signal availability. We've found it is possible to work remotely from the house, as long as Mother Nature cooperates. RENTAL PREFERENCE
We rent our home to family groups and adult groups over age 25, as Sandy Claws specializes in writing retreats in the off-peak season. At least one person in your party must be 25 years old, sign the lease, and be present at the house for the entire duration of the lease. No parties or events without prior permission from owners, and no pets allowed. Bringing your pet to our allergen-free home will invalidate your rental agreement and you must board the pet(s) or leave immediately, with no refund. HOME DETAILS
FIRST FLOOR
— Entire first floor is handicap accessible, with 36” wide doorways and hand rails in King Beach's bath (located near toilet and in shower). A shower chair is available by request.
— Ground floor elevator travels only to first floor. It is not a cargo elevator and the access key will only be available to guests in need of mobility assistance.
— Large half-bath off elevator alcove houses the high chair and beach towels.
— Expansive kitchen with a movable island cart and two chairs, double wall ovens, and a six burner gas cooktop. Equipped with a Kuerig type coffee maker as well as a traditional Mr Coffee with filters and an insulated carafe.
— Pantry is stocked with baking dishes, three plastic pitchers, a roasting pan, mixing bowls, ceramic place settings, two crock pots, rice cooker, reusable food storage containers, an electric hand mixer, a frozen drink blender, as well as a large stock pot and an extra large 14” tiered steamer pot.
— Three wall mounted Alexa echos act as a sound system and a digital guidebook.
— Dining room is equipped with two drop leaf tables that can be placed in different configurations for your party's needs. Side by side, the tables seat eight to ten, end to end, the tables seat twelve. Separate them to two tables, one to seat six and one with a drop leaf folded down to seat four. Perfect for an adult table and a kid table.
— King Beach is a master suite with attached bath, direct access to back deck, and a view of the ocean. It contains a dresser, a TV, free-standing open closet with hangers, a chair, a bench, a folding luggage rack, a fold-out ottoman cot, two nightstands with lamps containing an outlet and a USB plug in the base, and a wall mounted folding desk.
— First floor deck contains a covered cooking area with a gas grill and two picnic tables. COMING SOON: a deck expansion for the hot tub to sit on the first floor back deck, which will enable ocean views while soaking. And in 2023, we’re planning to install a pool. SECOND FLOOR
— Queen Dune is a master with its own private bath, it also boasts an ocean view while sitting in bed. The room contains a small closet with hangers, a chair, a luggage rack, two floating nightstands with USB & AC plug lamps, and a wall desk.
— Queen Beach is a master with direct access to back deck, full views of the ocean, and shares a bath with Twin Dune via connecting doors. The room contains a closet with hangers and a cube storage piece, a chair, a luggage rack, two floating nightstands with USB & AC plug lamps, and a wall desk.
— Twin Dune contains two twin beds, a fold out twin ottoman, a cube storage unit, an adjustable night light, and a wall mounted desk. Its closet houses the toddler tub and baby gate.
— The living room has seating for seven, a fold out twin ottoman, four floor cushions for extra seating, a large flat screen TV with an Amazon Fire stick and an Echo Studio sound system.
— Gaming alcove contains a full sized futon, built in book shelves with hundreds of books, a smaller flat screen TV, an Alexa Echo speaker, games and puzzles, a cube storage unit, plus a beverage fridge.
— The top back deck has six Adirondack chairs and a bar height table with four chairs. OUTSIDE IN YARD
— Fire pit with eight Adirondack chairs
— Sand box
— Charcoal grill
— Seven person hot tub
— Outdoor shower
— Yard games
— Beach chairs & beach wagon�
�**PLEASE NOTE: There are no refunds for not arriving or for leaving early. Please purchase travel insurance to protect yourself. To protect our investment, we collect a security deposit and perform a weekly inventory. Guests will be charged for missing items and damages. Refunds of deposit occur within 14 days of check out.
