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2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining
Games room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild Horse Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Two (2) Outdoor Showers. Hot and Cold Water.

Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly

Your clean, beautiful, Corolla Beach House: The Whale’s Tale awaits you! Accommodates 10 guests with 4 Bedrooms.

Spectacular sun rises through the thirteen-window panorama facing the ocean. Take breakfast on the upper deck and then stroll the short two blocks to a spacious beach. Beach chairs, umbrellas and sand toys provided.

The chef in your family will delight in the kitchen fully equipped with quality appliances, cookware and stemware. A gas grill stands ready for the grill master. Breathe in the salt air, hear the crashing ocean waves as you enjoy a meal outside on the picnic table.

An open floor plan unifies the kitchen, dining area, living area and ping pong area. Large flat screen TV with cable. Free WI-FI throughout the house. For peace and quiet retreat to the covered side porch where ocean breezes cool on even the hottest summer days. Unwind in the massage chair or with a frozen cocktail made in the Margaritaville Maker relax in the hot tub under the Gazebo.

Grocery, restaurants and retail shopping are a five minute drive. Take a short bicycle ride (The Whale's Tale provides 4) or walk to the Whalehead Club to stroll the majestic grounds. Climb to the top of the Currituck lighthouse and tour the free Nature Museum to learn about the rich history of this once isolated village.

Active and adventurous vacationers can enjoy a round of Golf, Kayaking, Surfing, Swimming, Fishing, Corolla Horse Tours, Shopping, or a Day Trip to the Wright Brothers memorial park. Of course, an afternoon building sandcastles can be just as fulfilling.

As the day ends on our island—far from big city lights--the stars light up the night sky. Relaxation, laughter, conversation and memories for your family that will last a lifetime, all await you at The Whale’s Tale.



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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Highchair, Booster Seat, Gates,Games,Books & Toys
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
In Season 7 day minimum-Sunday to Sunday is turnover day Off Season 3 day minimum-Any day available

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Corolla

Located in Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Corolla Raceway and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Currituck Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wild Horse Museum - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corolla Pizza & Deli - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cosmo's Pizzeria - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at 2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$427, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is 2 blocks to ocean, 4 bedrooms, pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck Beach and Whale Head Bay are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! House was great, had everything you could need or want and hosts could not have been kinder! Hope to stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June S K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara is a very gracious host - the house and hot tub and bicycles were all ready and waiting for our arrival! There are ample dishes, pots and pans, and starter sets of paper products for guest use. It’s a quick walk to the beach and Corolla shops are an easy reach. This is our 2nd stay for new years, and we hope to make it a tradition!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aspen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to the beach access. Tons of beach toys, chairs, and umbrellas that were able to be used. Lots of games, puzzles and things to do on rainy days too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin N.

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

Great stay

We had a great time during our stay, the house was great for our needs, Barbara was super easy to work with and responsive to questions. Would stay again at the Whales Tale.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana G.

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

Everything you want in a beach house

Great space, amenities and everyone in our group loved the hot tub, especially on a cold, windy weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert L.

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

Whalehead in Corolla North Carolina

Great location and great facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was super easy.The kitchen is well equipped and easy to cook inBathrooms and bedrooms are nice and comfortableClimate control was excellentWi-Fi signal was ok and somewhat slowThe host was exceptional - they were very responsive and helpful. They even provided bottled water for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Jill L.

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

Great location and amenities!

We had an incredible time at Whale’s Tail! The house is in a perfect location to access a quieter area of the beach. We loved being able to run, walk, bike and explore some really special places in Corolla! The house is FULLY stocked with everything you need including 4 bikes! We also enjoyed our week long ping pong tournament. Barbara made sure that our stay was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil H.

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

OBX getaway

fun and convenient property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM J.

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

NICE TIME

PERFECT FAMILY GET AWAY
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karla s.

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

Comfortable relaxing beach house

Our family had a wonderful week visiting Corolla and staying at this beach house. Many amenities here helped to make our vacation relaxing and space to enjoy being together. Host is the best and goes out of her way to make sure everything is as expected. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Amazing Honeymoon

Had an amazing 4 day stay, house was perfect, great location and super well equipped. Looking forward to going again at some other time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Great trip

As before, Barbara goes above and beyond in making sure guests feel welcome and have what they need to enjoy themselves. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Did not disappoint

Our first time staying there and hoping for many more. Can't get a nicer host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim O.

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

Whalehead tale

Great prperty . Incredible amenities. Fantastic owners. Would not hesitate to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

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

Great Stay!

This property was extremely clean when we arrived. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of us. Loved the different decks and hot tub. We will definitely return to this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie C.

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

Great family spot!

Host was incredibly sweet and generous. The house was clean, stocked full of towels, blankets, fun, and had plenty to keep everyone entertained! There were many different porches that all provided the perfect spots to relax. The host was so accommodating to my kids (ages 2-6). She had everything they could need plus little step stools at all the sinks, toys, stuffies to play and snuggle with...and the bunk room was a big hit with my boys! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

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

Visiting for a wedding

Lovely property! And just as described…even nicer if that is possible. We had a shrimp boil planned and the pot was out ready for our dinner. Family loved the bikes. The hot tub was immaculate and a real treat. Beds comfortable and loved the windows everywhere. Very convenient to the beach and street very quiet. Very close to family wedding venue. Barbara has a beautiful home and we are thankful that she shared it with us! We hope to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yvonne h.

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

Loved the location

The house was an easy walk to the beach. We loved going to the beach everyday. The beach was never very crowded, which was amazing. We also enjoyed the outdoor shower that was easy to access and helped with sand management. The house had plenty of space for our family of five and the kids loved the ping pong table.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Corolla Adventure

Everything was as described. The kitchen is very well equipped, the beach and bath towels, soaps and shampoos, beach equipment, etc. are generous, the beds comfortable and the place was spotless. We loved the kitchen deck in the morning and late evening and the back deck during the day. Hot tub got lots of use. Great place to stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy O.

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

Whale’s Tale

This was our 12th summer visiting the OBX. Our 3 children are older so this year we decided we didn’t need a house with a pool anymore. We never missed not having a pool. It is a very easy walk to the beach. The house was even nicer than pictured and a great location. Well stocked with so many useful things. Barbara was a wonderful host. She goes above and beyond taking care of her house and making sure you feel welcome. We already booked for next year and cannot wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful. My family enjoyed going to the beach together, relaxing on the sand and in the waves, and coming back to a soak in the hot tub. The property was comfortable and beautiful. Lots of seating in common areas, both inside and outside on the deck. The ping pong table was a hit. And the piece de resistance was the outdoor shower. It was private and you could control the temperature, and it was spacious. Everything was clean and there were instructions to make it easy to maintain the beauty of the home. The host was gracious and provided suggestions of restaurants and activities. Overall a fantastic property and vacation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

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

OBX Beach vacay

Property is very well appointed. Lots of beach toys, chairs, sand toys etc. Plus indoor games. Lots of kitchen supplies, refrigerators. Bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful and beaches and delicious nearby restaurants. The owner was very nice to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Relaxing Space

This property was perfect for our family of 5 and two dogs. We greatly enjoyed the hot tub, riding bikes and playing corn hole. The property has so many great spaces outside for enjoying the warm weather. The walk to the beach is so easy and fast and just about every beach item you would need is already provided. We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darya S.

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

Perfect spot at Corolla!

We loved the lay out of this property including the two stories the big open space for family the decks on both stories and the hot tub just off the master under a gazebo! Just the perfect location to everything in the area! And everything you need is provided including 4 bikes to check out the area. Barbara is so attentive and responds right away. This was our first family vacation with all of our teens at Corolla but it won’t be the last! Just wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Barbara MacLauchlin

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Sharing The Whale's Tale with vacationers, like yourselves, who desire to spend uninterrupted time with their families, enjoying one of the best beaches in the world, has been and continues to be an enjoyable blessing. My husband and I first discovered this area in 1974. After driving miles on the wide and undeveloped beaches from Virginia, the jeep stopped at a place called Whalehead of Corolla. My husband, the realtor Mr. Riggs and I stood in the sand looking for the half-acre lot for sale in the 1st division of Whalehead. Not a house in site and little vegetation.

Mr. Riggs squinted and with a turned upper lip said "I don't know exactly, but the lot you are interested in is someplace here." The truth was, we had no extra money to spend on such a wild financial adventure....we were just looking. But what a paradise to behold. The ocean was a 3 minute walk. The Corolla Lighthouse was a historic beauty to behold. On the top ridge of a dune we watched a wild black stallion called Star confidently lead his herd, descendants of a Spanish galleon ship that sunk in the Atlantic centuries ago. Within a second my husband and I said, "We'll take it."

Why they chose this property

Ten years later, our little family gathered around our dinner table for a vote. Do we build a forever house or do we build a beach house? "A forever house" I said loudly. My husband and Christopher, our teenage son, voted beach house. Our three year old son, Cory, broke the silence. "Sawee Mommy, I vote beach house!" And so we began a journey, not only building a vacation home, but building lifelong memories with family and friends.

Many changes have occurred in Whalehead since 1974. Roads, new homes and parking lots were built. Convenient shopping and fine restaurants were added to the only general store that served this sleepy fishing village. The Whalehead Club has been historically renovated to its former glory. You can still visit the horses in a sanctuary north of Corolla. And the once coarse, pebbly beach has turned into a beautiful white sandy beach. Beach walkways offer easy access and protect the ocean dunes. Lifeguards, emergency services and many conveniences. But it still retains the quality of a quiet paradise where the sun shines a little brighter and air is cooled by sea mist.

What makes this property unique

My husband and I always believed vacations were a necessity for good family health. It is my desire to maintain a clean and comfortable beach house that welcomes you as your summer home. I want you to enjoy this well-earned time with your family. I have stocked the kitchen with lots of extras to make your vacation a pleasure to prepare your family meals. Beds are made and double sets of towels for each family member are provided. The simplicity of playing on the beach together, playing board games, working puzzles, participating in a game of ping pong with your children are truly enjoyed.

My sons now have sons of their own. My six grandchildren often tell me how much they love The Whale's Tale...and want to visit again. To be sure, you and your family will love spending your vacation at The Whale's Tale.

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