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Oceanside, Screened Porch Dining, Priv Pool, Yard, WW1042, Jolly Octopus

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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VA Whale in Corolla, Outer Banks is a family-friendly haven. Relax by the private salt-water pool and hot tub or challenge your loved ones to a game of volleyball. This 4-bedroom retreat offers comfort with multiple TVs, VCR, stereo and high-speed wireless internet.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanside, Screened Porch Dining, Priv Pool, Yard, WW1042, Jolly Octopus

IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTES/ LEASE AGREEMENT/ ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL FEES: Please read the RENTAL AGREEMENT during the booking process. Immediately after booking you will receive an email with instructions to electronically sign your lease agreement to complete your reservation. We offer travel insurance to all guests as an option to purchase at that time. There may be additional optional fees charged to your reservation that may not be able to be listed on this site (examples: pet fee, pool heat, early check in, security deposit, special events, etc).

Located in Corolla/ 4 Bedrooms/ 3 Full Bathrooms/ 1 Half Bathroom
Welcome to VA Whale, a family-friendly OBX vacation rental in the desirable Whalehead Community located just a short stroll from the ocean. This home is fully equipped for entertainment, featuring a private saltwater pool, hot tub, and a volleyball court. Inside, you'll find a spacious top-level great room and a cozy mid-level den perfect for movie nights. With plenty of deck space to sip your coffee or enjoy your favorite beverages, this will be your home away from home. As an added bonus, guests may enjoy K Club amenities, including priority tee times and discounts on local wild horse tours and waterpark adventures. Close to shopping, restaurants, and activities, book your stay here today!

Ground Level: Outside you'll find the salt-water private pool, hot tub and volleyball court. Entry level.

Mid Level: Queen Master Bedroom with TV and deck access, and a Bedroom with 2 Singles, TV and deck access that shares a hall bathroom with a Bedroom with 2 Bunk Sets. Private Den with Queen Sleep Sofa and TV. Laundry area with washer and dryer.

Top Level: Great room with TV/VCR and sound system. Dining room seating 8, kitchen with counter seating for 3, elevated look-out with game table seating 4, half bath, and a Queen Master Bedroom with TV and deck access.

Extras: Private salt-water pool (14 x 28), Hot Tub, 5 TVs, VCR, books, games, stereo, fish cleaning table, gas grill, high chair, basketball hoop, outside shower, community water, high-speed wireless internet, volleyball court and linens and towels provided. No Smoking. No Pets. Full week rentals only. Distance to beach access: 850'. House Address: 1040 Whalehead Drive. Beds: 2 Queens, 2 Singles, 2 Bunk Sets, Queen SS. Key Type: Keyless Entry. CHECK IN LOCATION: 1023 Ocean Trail, Corolla Office.

2026, PRIVATE POOL is open from 5/9/26 - 10/9/26

Fireplace is not available to guests.

Linens and towels provided at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep sofas, top bunks and trundle beds in which case the sheets are provided. This home also provides 1 bath towel and 1 wash cloth per person the house sleeps, 2 hand towels per full bathroom, 1 hand towel per half bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub.

Currituck Club Golf Amenities, Reduced guest fees and advanced priority tee times.

Kilmarlic Golf Club Member. This program offers guests a variety of activities that include discounted golf access, wild horse tours, golf lessons, clinics and more! The K Club will also have a full time concierge to assist in planning your activities. You can also receive special rates for the newest attraction on the Outer Banks, the H2OBX Waterpark and Kitty Hawk Kites activities including hang gliding, paragliding, kayak tours, kite boarding, jet-ski rentals and more! Visit KClubOBX.com for details, rates and reservations! (252) 491-2841.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
WW1040, VA Whale/ Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms Corolla
372563

About the neighborhood

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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Currituck Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whale Head Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Garden - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanside, Screened Porch Dining, Priv Pool, Yard, WW1042, Jolly Octopus pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oceanside, Screened Porch Dining, Priv Pool, Yard, WW1042, Jolly Octopus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanside, Screened Porch Dining, Priv Pool, Yard, WW1042, Jolly Octopus?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanside, Screened Porch Dining, Priv Pool, Yard, WW1042, Jolly Octopus located?

This family-friendly Corolla vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Currituck Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Oceanside, Screened Porch Dining, Priv Pool, Yard, WW1042, Jolly Octopus Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R.

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

Relaxing getaway

The house was nicely located to beach access and all of the local amenities, while being very private and quiet. The garbage cans were taken down to the road, nice touch!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald G.

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

Great Vacation House.

Nice House
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy M.

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

Great location

We loved the location. The management was awesome getting toilets fixed quickly and extra linens. We did make them aware that we saw and killed several large bugs we believed were cockroaches. They assured us they were water bugs. As we did more research on our own, we were sure they were what we had first believed. Hopefully they will have the house exterminated so the issue will be fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Vacation

This was the perfect location and house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Whale head

All good except getting in was difficult. No instructions for entering house, no response until 3rd attempt at reaching realty office, by whicn time we had figured it out by chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

wendi j.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good Trip!

This was our first trip to OBX and we had a great time. House location is easy access to the beach ( short walk) and the house size and layout worked well for our group of 8. Pictures and descriptions online are very accurate. We were a bit disappointed that the house was not “cleaner and fresher” inside……it felt like it had gone a season too long without a fresh coat of paint and a deep cleaning. It also seemed strange to us that it had wall to wall carpet throughout ( except kitchen) when you are coming and going with wet or sandy feet. I was originally worried about only one fridge ( food and drink for 8) but it is huge fridge ( appears to be fairly new) and it worked great. We prepared all of our meals in the kitchen all week and it worked fine…..there is an assortment of dishes and pans ( mix and match) and utensils. The quality of the mattresses on the 4 bunk beds was not the same as the rest of the rooms. The bunk beds were more like college dorms. Best suited for small kids. Make sure you note that you need to bring your own TP, paper towels , hand soap, dish soap, scratcher pad/sponge etc. There is NOTHING in the kitchen or bathrooms. They provide towels and that is all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Katherine C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good Stay, Some Flaws

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Upon check-in it was noticed that the master bath toilet was broken. We let management know immediately and did not have any feedback. No hot water upstairs or available in kitchen. Slightly dirty showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary Beth W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025