This ocean-facing OBX home is located only 400 feet from the beach with views of both the ocean and the sound, especially from the widow's walk.
If you are not up for the ocean, relax at the 16 x 32 pool and the 6-person hot tub. After swimming, rinse off in the outside hot water shower by the carport located outside the bottom level sitting room. Kids and the "young at heart" can immediately access the TV, wet bar, fridge, microwave, and stereo here. There is deck access on 3 sides including a screened porch with a dining table overlooking the pool area. Grill meals on the charcoal grill or eat in while relaxing and enjoy dinner at the 10-person great room dining table or at the 6-person counter area. Wi-Fi is provided for those who must check into the office while on vacation. Free long distance! This home is kid-friendly! Experience what the Northern Outer Banks has to offer!
Bottom Level: Bedroom (queen) with TV and semi-private bath; brand new couches with a flat-screen TV, stereo, and kitchenette with full-size refrigerator and microwave.
Mid-level: Master bedroom (queen) with TV, garden tub, and private deck; Master bedroom (queen) with TV and deck access; Bedroom (2 bunks w/trundle) with TV and deck access shares a full bath with bedroom (pyramid bunk) with TV; laundry.
Top Level: Master bedroom (king) with TV, garden tub, and private deck; great room with TV, DVD, deck access, kitchen with breakfast bar for 6; dining area for 10; screened porch with table for 6; half bath.
Additional Information: • Bed linens and 15 bath towel sets provided unless otherwise stated in the lease. • ECI (Early Check-in) 1:00 p.m. Call for availability and pricing! Access to the bottom level and pool area ONLY, until the home is completely clean. • Parking spaces: 5
• Approximately 400ft to the beach access
• Pool dates: 5/23/26-9/12/26 2027: 5/22/27-9/11/27
• Hot tub: Open year-round
• RV's, trailers, and U-Hauls prohibited
• Pool size: 16 x 32
• Dog-friendly, maximum 2 dogs, *NO PUPPIES*
• Nonsmoking
• FAMILY GROUP RENTALS ONLY! Parents, siblings, Aunts/Uncles, grandparents, cousins, and friends.
• ABSOLUTELY NO NON-FAMILY GROUPS. College groups, high school civic groups, and any other groups under 25 years of age.
K Club Member: As a member of the K Club guests will benefit from an exclusive amenity program offering: Preferred green fee rates at Kilmarlic Golf Club, and special rates for Kitty Hawk Kites activities. Special discount pricing from places like Corolla Outback Adventures and Wild Horse Tours; Ghost Crab Quest; H2obx Waterpark; Outer Banks Adventures. Visit kclubobx.com for details, rates, and reservations!
Golf Cart Rental: ZoomAround is a premier street-legal golf cart rental company in the Outer Banks. They offer 4- and 6-passenger cart options for convenient, paperless delivery and pickup service in Duck, Corolla, Kitty Hawk, and Southern Shores, or free in-store pickup when renting in Duck. ZoomArond will no longer service Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head starting in 2025. Save $35 on your golf cart rental using promo code ShorelineObx when booking with Shoreline OBX Vacation Rentals! ZoomAround Website Link: https://zoomaround.com/?promoCode=ShorelineObx
Local Attractions: In addition to our beautiful beaches enjoy a vast array of local attractions… •Fishing Charters • Dolphin Tours • Currituck Beach Lighthouse • Wright Brothers National Memorial • NC Aquarium • Whalehead Club • Jockey's Ridge State Park • Elizabethan Gardens • The Lost Colony Outdoor Theater • Waterpark • First Flight Adventure Park • Wild Horse Tours • Shopping, Restaurants, Golf There is so much for your family to experience and enjoy!
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Corolla
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Travelling with kids? Consider Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Nor'Banks Sailing. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Lighthouse Bagels - 3 min drive
Bernie’s Brother - 3 min drive
Mama Easley's - 4 min drive
Sundogs Raw Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does ONLY 500 feet to beach with views of ocean and sound! Pool, HotTub, Pets have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at ONLY 500 feet to beach with views of ocean and sound! Pool, HotTub, Pets?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ONLY 500 feet to beach with views of ocean and sound! Pool, HotTub, Pets on 30 May 2026 start from AU$894, 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.
Is ONLY 500 feet to beach with views of ocean and sound! Pool, HotTub, Pets pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at ONLY 500 feet to beach with views of ocean and sound! Pool, HotTub, Pets?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ONLY 500 feet to beach with views of ocean and sound! Pool, HotTub, Pets?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is ONLY 500 feet to beach with views of ocean and sound! Pool, HotTub, Pets located?
This family-friendly Corolla holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Couldn’t have had a better stay. The house was amazing, just a block from the beach. Great porches to view sunrises and sun sets. Great location in Corolla. One of the best houses we’ve ever stayed at.
Joel C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We would love for you to come back again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lou P.
19 Apr 2024
Great Family Vacation
Our Family had such a great vacation at this lovely home. The layout was perfect for each segment of the family to have their own space. Weather was not cooperative, but we made the best of it by enjoying the pool (heated) and hot tub. It was our first time in the area, and we loved it. The home had all the amenities we needed and I can envision us renting there again. Thanks for sharing your wonderful home.
Lou P.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jennifer C.
19 Apr 2024
A Wave from it all
House was nice, clean, and conveniently located. Pool and hot tub clean and in good shape.
Needs updated internet connection (currently DSL). Needs furniture by the pool.
All in all a very good stay. We enjoyed ourselves.
Jennifer C.
Verified
8/10 Good
suzanne m.
21 July 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice house. Missing a few basics. Sheets and towels need to be upgraded.
944 Whalehead Dr was perfect for our family. Easy walk to beach, great pool and hot tub. Lots of room for all. We brought a baby gate for the stairs from the living room, which was helpful. Would have appreciated having more gates in the house as we had a 15 month old.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
So glad you had a good vacation. Please call us in the future when you are ready to book for another Outer Banks vacation.
Overall we had a wonderful time staying at this home. It is a bit run down from the wear and tear from being a rental home and the interior was mostly clean albeit quite outdated. The exterior could use a good power washing & fresh paint as there was a lot of webs etc. throughout. But we had an absoltely wonderful time here and felt comfortable with the accomodations as listed by the owner. The proximity to the beach was our favorite part as we could walk to the beach within a couple of minutes which was so great having some younger kids with us.
We would happily stay here again.
Michael G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Please come back and see us again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stacey H.
13 July 2025
Great Rental!
A Wave From It All was a wonderful rental for our group. The location is close to the access path for a quick walk to the beach. The house was clean, well-maintained, and very well stocked for all of your food and drink preparation needs! The pool was a great size for our group of 14 and had a variety of seating options. The description said charcoal grill but there was a propane grill (that needed quite a bit of TLC) there too when we arrived. The only thing we wish it had was a better view of the ocean and maybe a pool table for an indoor activity. Shoreline OBX was a great rental agency to work with. They were very accommodating and quick to respond with any questions/issues. We would definitely consider staying in this house again in the future.
Very pretty house - liked having bedrooms on all three levels. Very convenient to beach!
Great time! House was perfect for two families with teenagers. Just disappointed no kerig for coffee. Old coffee pot but no liners and propane ran out of gas for the grill. Other than that loved the house!
Andrea Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We are so happy you had a great time! We will mention to the owners your requests.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
28 Sept 2015
A week at "For Friends"
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home was clean and well equipped with newer appliances. Access to the beach was convenient. Although the weather wasn't what we had hoped for, we managed to swim in the heated pool almost every morning.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation at For Friends especially the heated pool. Hopefully the weather will be better during your next trip to the OBX!
Nice house for the whole family and pups to spread out and enjoy. Short walk to the beach, there were a lot of steps to get to the beach that could prove challenging for older guest. Towels and lines were provide which is definitely a plus, there weren’t any dish towels in the kitchen but we made due. Kitchen was roomy for multiple cooks and bakers at once. Over all my family had a great time and enjoyed the house very much. Another successful OBX vacation in the books.
Anna R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed the house. Please contact us in the future when you are ready for another Outer Banks vacation. We would love to have you.
Comfortable home suited our family very well. Kids loved swimming in the pool after a day at the beach. We loved riding our bikes around and the neighborhood ice cream truck. Seafood boil was one of the best dinners we had of the week. Kitchen had more than what we needed. It would have been nice if the lawn was mowed. Saw that some of the neighbors have nice lawns and volleyball sets…that would have been nice.
Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Perfect spot for two or three families with young kids.
The location of this home in proximity to the beach was perfect.
The house itself was incredibly clean and well kept.
While there were three active floors to the home… It was easy to navigate for our two year olds without assistance. Carpeted stairs with easy to grab railings meant that adults weren’t chasing the children up and downstairs the entire time. The kitchen had every cooking utensil and pot and pan we might have needed- probably more so (crock pot, electric griddles, stock pots, crab hammers…etc.)
The communication about checking in early and checking out of the property was spot on.
We would happily rent this home again.
:)
Pamela D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Janine A.
19 Apr 2024
Great location!
This was a great house for our family. We loved the location near the walkway to the beach entrance. Pros: pool and hot tub were great, pool chairs and furniture was plastic, but it was functional and plenty of chairs available, kitchen tools/cookware was adequate, nice to have both gas and charcoal grill options, enjoyed the screened-in porch, great decks and crow's nest for views, family room/dining area had enough chairs, good wifi. Cons: some maintenance issues (dryer vent blocked, some drains clogged when we arrived, loose board on deck step - Shoreline OBX maintenance responded the next day after contacted), mattresses need replacing, loose tile near front door, not all stove burners working, Direct TV access was limited to 3 TVs at a time (even though all master bedrooms had TVs) so not all TVs were functional when most wanted to relax and watch at night. Overall we had a nice week.
Janine A.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
19 Apr 2024
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The house was clean, but starting to show some wear. The pool deck was filthy, and the pool heater wasn't on. My husband turned the heater on the Sunday after we arrived and turned it off before we left. The pool was never serviced during the week. The grill was unusable. There were full ashtrays all over the pool deck, and there were no deck umbrellas. There were two broken chairs on the screened in porch. We have rented the house for six years And although these were some of the items we feel weren't up to par, we enjoyed our week in comfortable surroundings.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Cheryl C.
26 July 2018
Almost a "gem"
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house could be a 5 star if it had a thorough beginning of the peak season/spring cleaning. The mounds of dust on the toilet paper holders, window frames and sills and grease and dust on top of the refrigerator are just a few examples that the house had not had a deep cleaning in quite a while. Windows could be wiped as well. We found other "cleaning" issues when we arrived, however when we contacted the agency, prompt attention was given to our immediate requests and needs - minus the deep cleaning. We had to rent a gas grill because the 2 there are charcoal and very outdated and dirty. the top floor bathroom shower doors are off the track and the toilet sticks sometimes, but nothing we couldn't live with for a week. The house is conveniently located to the beach, however unless you carry your beach cart up and down the many steps to get over the dunes, you'll have to leave it at the beginning of the steps.
Cheryl C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
Thanks for leaving a review Cheryl! We were happy to get back out to re-clean the property and appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
We make a concerted effort to have the homes deep cleaned.
Sincerely,
Shoreline OBX
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Michele C.
19 Apr 2024
944 Whalehead Drive
The house is in need of repair. Nails popped up on stairs and decking. Tvs in bedrooms too small. I never got to watch tv in my room because other people were watching TV. Apparently in this house you can only watch a certain number of TVs at one time. This present a problem as it rain three days of our week. The dishwasher wasn't working and then finally completely broke
We had a great time, it was a great location super close to the beach path and a short drive away from shopping, restaurants and water sports. The house itself was clean, the linens could use an upgrade for sure and clean chairs to sit on on the deck would have been ideal (it wasn’t worth calling about this, we just brought up our beach chairs). And the lack of toilet paper when we got there was a little chaotic (I forgot to pack mine so it was on us, but having a few rolls there would have made it easier after the long car trip). Overall it was great, a good size, a lot of outdoor space, pool was awesome and we had a great time,