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July 26-27 Sale! Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub, Decks, Lux Fully Loaded, Arcade

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This Gorgeous Coastal Ocean Facing Home Sits Just 137 Steps from the Beach
Beachside haven 137 steps from shore—waves and warm sand relax you.
Dive into a vacation dream! This cozy home boasts a sparkling pool next door!
Beach essentials ready? Our outdoor shower is prepped and waiting for you!
Hot tub bliss! Endless bath with friends, splashy Oceanside fun!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 132580 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Nags Head, NC
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jennette's Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bunker Guest bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

King Guest bedroom

1 King Bed

Large Family and Dining Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Master Bedroom - Top

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

3rd bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master-en suite Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

July 26-27 Sale! Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub, Decks, Lux Fully Loaded, Arcade

★ OPEN CONCEPT BEACH HOUSE WITH SOARING CEILINGS & MODERN DÉCOR ★

Availability this summer: 2 Night minimums
August 26-Sept 1: Saturday to Friday

This stunning Nags Head, North Carolina oceanside oasis features a spacious living space with an open-concept layout. The natural sunlight throughout the house helps you unwind, relax & feel at ease.

Enjoy the double-deck patios where you can play cornhole with the kids, lounge in the glowing coastal sun or have a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise on the swinging chair!

Easily access the beach across the street in just a few steps where you can relish in the warm white sand & refreshing crystal-blue water with friends and family. You will never want to leave this breathtaking outdoor space!

★ YOUR OUTER BANKS BEACH VACATION OASIS ★

Sit back and feel at home after a long day of exploring the beautiful beaches, attractions & nature activities of The Outer Banks. The Whale Cottage is your place to unwind with your friends and family as you enjoy the picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean & shoreline breeze.

Go take a refreshing dip in the community pool, have a tasty beverage on the patio, play arcade games with the kids and make long lasting memories.

★ ESCAPE THE HUSTLE & BUSTLE IN A QUIET & QUAINT LOCATION ★

This centrally-located Nags Head, North Carolina beach house is located in a quiet & private neighborhood, just minutes away from everything you & your family need. It is a great place to escape the traffic, loud noises and large crowds.

We even include a personally curated Nags Head Digital Guidebook to help you find your way around the area, nearby activities, shops & grocery stores!

★ 4 BEDROOM/3.5 BATH GENEROUS LAYOUT WITH 2 KING SUITES ★

This luxurious Nags Head, NC home features a spacious layout to allow to accommodate up to 13 people.

✴ Master King Suite #1: 1 Plush King Bed / Private Workspace with Desk / Darkening Shades / Fan / Large Private Bathroom with Jacuzzi Bath and Shower / Smart TV with Cable / Private Walk-Out Entrance to Deck with Stunning Views of the Ocean / Tall Ceilings

✴ Master King Suite #2: 1 Plush King Bed / Private Workspace with Desk / Darkening Shades / Fan / Large Private Bathroom with Jacuzzi Bath and Shower / Smart TV with Cable / Walk-Out to Deck

✴ Bedroom 3: King Bed / Darkening Shades / Fan / Smart TV with Cable / Walk-Out to Deck with Breathtaking Views of the Ocean

✴ Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Over Twin Bunk Beds, plus a trundle for a Total of 5 Beds / Darkening Shades / Smart TV with Cable and Nintendo Video Game Console / Walk-Out to Deck with Picturesque Views of the Ocean

✴ Family Room: NEW Queen Sleeper Sofa / Ocean View / 65 in Smart TV / Open Room Concept with Tall Ceilings

✴ 3 Luxurious Full Bathrooms with Double Sinks & 1 Powder Room

★ FULLY STOCKED COFFEE BAR ★

Wake up in the morning to a fully stocked coffee & tea bar! We have included a Keurig and drip machine with complimentary coffee for you to get your morning fix of caffeine before you start your day full of family fun!

★ ACCESS TO BIKES, BOOGIE BOARDS, BEACH CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS & MORE ★

You and your family will have complimentary access to our bikes, boogie boards, beach towels, toys, chairs & other equipment! Make your beach days a comfortable & enjoyable experience with these added benefits.

★ CHARMING DÉCOR WITH UNIQUE FURNISHINGS ★

This beautiful Outer Banks home features a perfect mix of rustic and modern furnishings to give you those coastal plains, beach house vibes.

The contemporary-style architecture with ocean-themed décor will surely have you feeling like you are living the seashore lifestyle. Enjoy the breakfast bar seating, enormous kitchen with stainless steel appliances, comfortable sofa & spacious outdoor deck.

The 2 master king en-suites feature luxurious wood bed frames. Once you sink into these plush king mattresses, you will never want to get up!

★ DEDICATED WORKSPACE FOR WORKCATIONERS ★

This 4-bedroom home features 2 dedicated workspace with desks in the master suites that will allow you to get your work done so you can enjoy your vacation! Work hard and play even harder at this beautiful Outer Banks home.

★ #1 IN HOSPITALITY ★

We want to make your Nags Head vacation is as special and memorable as possible. That is why we have taken extra steps to ensure you have a top-quality stay with us. We have included cleaning products, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hangers, luxury bed linens, extra pillows & blankets, blender, ceiling fans, iron, first aid kit and more!

Property manager

Jose L Cornejo
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
Only if approved by the Owner
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Must be 24 to rent. NO proms, NO parties, NO events, No Pets
No smoking allowed inside the house. No open fires, fireworks or lanterns in the sky.
No excessive noise past 11 pm.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
Note from host: Only if approved by the Owner
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nags Head

Located in Nags Head, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Jennette's Pier and Nags Head Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Travelling with kids? Consider Full Throttle Speedway and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

  • Outer Banks Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nags Head Golf Links - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Jockey's Ridge State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Jennette's Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Nags Head Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Beach Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Duck Donuts - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does July 26-27 Sale! Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub, Decks, Lux Fully Loaded, Arcade have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is July 26-27 Sale! Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub, Decks, Lux Fully Loaded, Arcade pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at July 26-27 Sale! Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub, Decks, Lux Fully Loaded, Arcade?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at July 26-27 Sale! Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub, Decks, Lux Fully Loaded, Arcade?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is July 26-27 Sale! Pool, Arcade, Hot Tub, Decks, Lux Fully Loaded, Arcade located?

Located in Nags Head, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Outer Banks Beaches, Outer Banks Mall and Outer Banks Hospital. Nags Head Golf Links and Jockey's Ridge State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donte H.

Wonderful and convenient place!

Wonderful and convenient place!

10/10 Excellent

Jose R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean home, easy access to the beach and great pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donte H.

Wonderful and convenient place!

Wonderful and convenient place. But you will need a blanket because it gets a little chilly and you cannot control the thermometer too much. Also, the recycling bin and trash was full when we got there, but otherwise it was wonderful.
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10/10 Excellent

April.Nicole K.

Beautiful place, very clean and spacious! Super friendly hosts! Highly recommend!

The Whale House was a beautiful place…. Very clean , spacious, updated and had everything you could need or ask for . We loved how close to the beach it was . It was nice being right beside the pool as well . Awesome private hut tub and the beach gear they have like the chairs bikes and more was a great perk . Jennifer & Jose are super friendly and very responsive they have definitely gone above and beyond on this house . Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

We loved our stay. Great location!!

We loved our stay. Great location!!

10/10 Excellent

Chandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is exactly as described. - close to beach- plenty of beach supplies- clean inside; clean towels and linens.- everything in kitchen- active hot tub- right next to pool- plenty of board games- super responsive hostThank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thien L.

Super Clean! Well-maintained, had everything we needed!

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house in Nags Head! The home was super clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a relaxing beach vacation. The best part It’s literally just steps from the beach we walked over in under a minute every morning to catch the sunrise! The house itself is spacious and nicely decorated, with a great layout for families or groups. The private pool was a huge bonus we spent just as much time there as we did at the beach. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or enjoying the ocean breeze on the deck, it’s the perfect spot to unwind. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful, clean, and well located beach house. We’ll definitely be coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Amazing property and location!

This home is just as advertised and the owners thought of every detail! This is the best VRBO rental we have ever stayed in! Communication with the owner is exceptional and the location is perfect between the north and south parts of the Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Lovely last-minute Memorial Day Weekend, communicative hosts, wonderful stay!

We had a lovely stay for a last-minute Memorial Day weekend at the OBX in this rental. The hosts were communicative, helpful, friendly and provided so many nice extra touches for their guests. The home was wonderfully decorated, steps from the pool and the beach, and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Would recommend staying at this rental to anyone looking for a lovely home with ample indoor and outdoor space that is close to so many of the OBX's best restaurants and activities!
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia P.

Terrific location. Clean, and large house!

We really enjoyed our stay. Terrific location. House is large, very clean, the kitchen had everything you could think of. Outdoor shower and beach chairs were a nice amenity. Very good communication with our hosts.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyne G.

Responsive Hosts, Would Recommend this place to Anyone!

We loved our stay at the Whale Cottage! The hosts were extremely responsive to all of our questions and needs! We would recommend this place to anyone!! We hope to stay again one day soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

Home is perfect! Fantastic location, and close to the beach

This home really was perfect for us. The location was fantastic. Close to the beach, just a short walk out the front door, and centrally located to everything we needed or wanted to do. We had never been to OBX before, there are so many homes close together and yet we felt separated at the Whale Cottage providing the peace and privacy we wanted. We would stay here again and would definitely recommend this home to others.
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10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Had a great time, hot tub and bath tubs! Quick walk to the beach. Perfect for families!

We had a great time! My boys loved the hot tub and all the large bathtubs. Quick walk to the beach and perfect for families!
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10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Awesome place! Hosts communicated well, perfect house! Easy walk to the beach!

Awesome place to stay right by the beach! Jennifer and Jose communicated with us throughout our booking process and answered all our questions. The house was perfect for two families and our toddlers loved all the toys provided. Easy walk to the beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Noah R.

Amazing House! Fast and Responsive Hosts

The house is amazing. The communication from the owners is fast and responsive. We loved the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Beautiful Outerbanks Home

Our family had an amazing time! The house provides everything that we could have needed. The hosts are very attentive and provide a lot of information about the area. The house was spotless and just steps from the beach. We enjoyed the hot tub, the porch swing and all of the decks. We’d come back again in a heart beat.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

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

Perfect Beach House

We enjoyed staying at this home. It had everything we needed and was quite close to the beach. We stayed too early in the season for the pool but the hot tub was great. There are plenty of space, beds and everything was new and comfortable. There was coffee and tea available with creamer pods and such. We definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

2 min walk to the beach, hot tub, Bodie Lighthouse, Responsive Hosts

Quick 2 min walk to the beach. Enjoyed the hot tub. Our little one wanted to visit the Bodie lighthouse so we ended up in the outer banks right before the start of the season so the pool was not open. Host was very responsive. Family friendly home, we had a nice time.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Wonderful stay!

Wonderful stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Better than pictures! Close to everything. Wonderful hosts, very communicative. We'll be back!

Had a great weekend getaway at the Whale Cottage. Better than advertised and the pictures don’t do it justice. Plenty of room and great amenities. Close to everything. Jose and Jennifer were wonderful hosts and very communicative; they took care of everything. I know we’ll be back for a longer vacation soon. Thanks for a truly great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Darby D.

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

Great place, great time. Exactly as described. Would definitely stay again.

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Best VRBO I've encountered

This vacation was a last minute trip for my family and I'm so glad we selected this property. The property was extremely clean and better in person than in photos. The house was fully stocked with items I wasn't expecting - - coffee, tea, robes, slippers, etc. The host was extremely responsive to questions as well as being proactive in terms of what to expect upon check in, what to do upon check-out, local hot spot recommendations, etc. I'd give this property an 11 out of 10. Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beau T.

Perfect house, professional hosts—highly recommended!

House was perfect hosts were super profesh and I recommend it to anyone looking for a great vacay.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

The place was perfect for our group!

The place was perfect for our group!

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Perfect for a family trip

This house was very comfortable for my family of 7. Everything was clean, the beds are great, and so many little extras like shampoo, trash bags, cooking oil etc. made it easier for us. We have stayed at rentals that don't supply even one trash bag. We loved all the outdoor spaces and the location is close to both the beach and the shopping areas. We were blessed with sun and great weather despite coming during the winter. We would definitely return if future travels bring us to the outer banks.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jose L Cornejo

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Jose and I are both professionals, parents of two beautiful children. We've been in the short term rental business for 21 years now! I am is a self employed licensed architect and make all decorating decisions for our homes while my husband takes care of all the marketing and improvements. He also volunteers with our town soccer team. We are very passionate about providing you and your guests with the best experience while you stay at our family homes. Our homes are part of our company "CornejoRentals" which we self manage with our teams to directly to provide a high level of customer experience during your stay.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love when we saw The Whale Cottage...We bought this beach house because we love spending time as a family together by the water. We are very happy about our family home and excited to share it with you.

It’s the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy each other’s company. The sunsets are beautiful, the waves are calming and you can watch your kids play in the sand for hours on end. Plus, it’s just a short 137 steps from the house so no need to drive or walk far to feel the sand.

What makes this property unique

The Whale Cottage was designed with you and your family in mind. We have thought of everything you might need, and not want to pack to bring to the beach. We have 5 beach cruisers (bikes), body boards, beach towels, umbrellas, beach wagon, beach toys, coolers...all you need to bring is sun block!

One of our unique benefits is our guest service, attention to detail and fully supported set up at the house so you don't feel like you need anything when you are on vacation. Leave all that to us and you just worry about making sure everyone is smiling!

Bring your family and friends to enjoy this beach house. There are endless possibilities when it comes to what kind of vacation experience our home can provide for your group!

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

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