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Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and large windows.
A pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a two-story building with a balcony.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a large TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a front porch, a covered front entrance, and a driveway leading to a garage.
A sunroom with wicker furniture and large windows.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Corolla Beach

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Whale Head Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Mid Level En Suite

1 King Bed

Upper Level En Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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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. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Nor'Banks Sailing are also worth visiting. With kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Corolla Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Currituck Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Whale Head Bay - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 10 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Rim - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nelly's Sand Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays located?

Located in Whalehead Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Corolla Beach and Whale Head Bay. Currituck Beach and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Multi-Family stay

Great place and plenty of room for our multi-family vacation. Good location, close to beach. Nice amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house. Walk to beach is 10 minutes

Very nice property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Had a great time

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: Was able to check in early. House, pool and hot tub were well maintained and clean. Beds were comfortable and rooms/bathrooms were a good size. Overall a great trip.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2024
Gregory, it is great to hear you enjoyed your vacation at Rookery! We'll see you next time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

OBX Family Getaway

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: House was lovely! Big wrap around deck, hot tub on the top deck, pool in the back. The kitchen was absolutely stocked with everything you may need for cooking. This was exactly what we were looking for.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2024
We are pleased to hear you were happy with the amenities at Rookery! We look forward to seeing you again Matthew!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

7 times there

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: This time was our seventh time there and undoubtedly the most needed. Wonderful warm home. Great location. Close to everything needed. All the modern conveniences. Going back again next year. No reason to try anywhere else.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2020
Welcome back, Robert! The Rookery appreciates you and looks forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fifth time

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: As usual our stay was great. House is absolutely wonderful. Being able to have our dog makes it even better. Only problem was the cable boxes upstairs were both bad, however the management company got the situation corrected quickly. Keyless entry is nice also.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback regarding your recent stay at "Rookery." We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time spent here on the Outer Banks!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great vacation

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: This was our fourth year in a row staying at the Rookery. The condition of the home was excellent as usual. Clean from top to bottom. A very small maintenance issue came up that was addressed immediately and cleared in less than a day. Outstanding support from both the owners and the property manager. Absolutely recommended to everyone. Already reserved for our fifth year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful and very relaxing experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, our experience was excellence. The home was clean, short walk to beach and overall fit our family's needs. The private pool and hot tub were both an added bonus. We also appreciated the puzzles that we did as a family when we returned in the evening. The only negative aspect of the house was insects within the residence. If it had not been spayed, it probably should be.Overall, great stay and thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2022
Thank you for your feedback. The owner has the home on a pest control plan, so please let us know if there are issues during your stay - the pest control company will address right away. Hope to see you again at the Beach!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pleasant Stay at the Roookery

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time to OBX. LOve the fact that the town and most rentals are pet friendly. We did not bring our dog but would consider renting again due to the ability to bring our pets. House was a bit dated and had some deferred maintenance issues, but the floorplan was very functional for our large group. Lots of decking (covered and uncovered) which was positive. But should consider resurfacing with composite due to lots of cracking and splinters.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

#locationlocationlocation

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: Rookery is the spot to vacation! We were treated with utmost professionalism from arrival to departure. Due to limited traffic, we arrived early and were allowed to enter the house and begin our fun filled vacation. The house was exceptionally clean and well stocked with everything needed to feel like home away from home. On the second day, the realty company added another nice touch by reaching out to us to ensure we had everything we needed. The pool was up and running with clear refreshing water and the hot tub was the relaxing part of every night. Each day was filled with walks on the beach, bike rides, taste of Corolla and late night hot tubs. Walks to the beach were only 7 minutes long on a nice paved road and amazing trex decking path. Loved this place and will be back for another round soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for posting this stellar review! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay at Rookery and were able to experience all it has to offer. We can't wait for you to return and have another memorable Corolla vacation. Thanks again and we'll see you soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Perfect family vacation home, poor service

Gorgeous, roomy home with everything needed for a fun and comfortable family vacation. The kitchen is very well equipped and has a large separate ice maker. Each of 3 levels have outside decks, with the 2 lower decks being covered. The top deck has a ready to use hot tub. The unheated pool is large with a nice deck furnished with plenty of chairs. Our only problem was that even though our contract clearly stated that all linens were supplied, when we arrived there were no towels and no sheets. We spent our first evening making numerous phone calls and texts to get towels and linens. At 10 pm we were told we would not get sheets for 2 of the king beds until the next morning. I asked that the manager call me the next day with no response. It was advertised that 2 beach parking passes were included. We never got them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lights out

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this was a good rental. The owners try to provide everything you need for a great stay. However many small things could be fixed to make things better. My rental was at the end of September. There were 8-10 bulbs burned out over the entire property. Deck lights,flood lights, inside lights,porch lights. May pet stains on the carpet. Cleaning crews left difficult areas to clean dirty. Management company did not have a sense of urgency. Had awkward phone call with them after my return. A little more follow up from management and this could all be taken care of
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for reporting these issues in a timely fashion, and glad we were able to resolve them for you. We're so sorry for the issues. Hope to see you again on the Beach!!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lights out

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this was a good rental. The owners try to provide everything you need for a great stay. However many small things could be fixed to make things better. My rental was at the end of September. There were 8-10 bulbs burned out over the entire property. Deck lights,flood lights, inside lights,porch lights. May pet stains on the carpet. Cleaning crews left difficult areas to clean dirty. Management company did not have a sense of urgency. Had awkward phone call with them after my return. A little more follow up from management and this could all be taken care of
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for reporting these issues in a timely fashion, and glad we were able to resolve them for you. We're so sorry for the issues. Hope to see you again on the Beach!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

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 location was easy to find and was beautiful. I would definitely stay again. The place was very clean and fit everyone who stayed there.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great time at the Tookery

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family had a great time celebrating my husbands 50th birthday. The house was much bigger and better looking than the pictures led on. The beach was not far from the house at all. I thought it would be a further walk but it was not bad at all. The pool lights were not working. This was the only issue we had with the house. We were very disappointed in not being able to enjoy the pool in the evening as much as we would have liked to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Return after 15 Years

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There were numerous things that were on the owners website - like numerous beach chair and bikes - that when you actually get there - there is only 2 beach chairs and no bikes. So we had to buy beach chairs and rent bikes - if we knew this before we would have brought them. I would say that the owners need to change their website to reflect the actualy items there. We used to come to this house 15 years ago every year - but due to illnesses in the family we had stopped and wanted to revisit the house -it brought back many wonderful memories - but honestly not much has changed since we were there. The owners were always wonderful to us since we kept coming every year. Hope they can update their website so someone else won't have happen to us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rookery

It was wonderful to return to OBX with my family, especially now with grandchildren
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best Week

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: Need instruction to tv they did send some out but we still had a hard time with Charter with no guild
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback regarding cable use - we will see what can be done to improve that process. Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Rookery. We hope you will return for future vacations!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

The most relaxing week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is situated on a clean and quiet street with multiple beach access sidewalks that walk you right up to the ocean. There is some construction nearby which you can hear in the morning when they get started on building new beach houses. For families who don't like stairs - this is not your house. For us it was perfect...however if you have elderly family members or small children getting to and from the pool (where the BBQ grill is) back up to the kitchen could be tough for anyone older/younger/or anyone who may have a disability. While the best trip we have had to the beach was had here. The layout of the home is a bit choppy and did not lend to spending time together in large groups there is not enough space to convene anywhere except for outside that will accommodate a large number of people, the carpet was stained in many places and the home appeared a bit dated. Fun details like a basketball hoop at the pool and out front were really fun for the kids and the best part of this home is simply it's location in Corolla.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Rookery is indeed a lovely home. The inverted floor plan so popular here in Corolla allows for enhanced views and access to sunny decks. There are more than enough seating options in Rookery on the top level for the listed occupancy of 14. The owner of this cottage takes great pride in providing a well-appointed home away from home for their guests. We're so glad you had a great time, and hope to see you again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Vacation Summer 2015

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach was fabulous and the location was great. Home was not very clean on the outside. Lots of sand, spider webs and overall not well kept. The house layout and upkeep was very nice.The house was clean and well equipped inside.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you for your review and comments We do encourage all our guests to call their check-in office immediately if housekeeping and/or maintenance matters are unacceptable, so that Kitty Hawk Rentals has the opportunity to correct the situation, and ensure a satisfactory stay. We hope to see you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second year in a row

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: Liked it the first time and liked it even better the second. Will be back again next year. Wife and I use it for our getaway week. We bring our dog and relax without any drama. Although some places are closed during this time frame, the ones that are open are more than sufficient for our needs.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for your review and comments. Corolla is beautiful in the fall/early winter, and we're happy you've found a vacation home/retreat in Rookery, to return to year after year! We look forward to seeing you and the dogs again in 2016!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

GREAT VISIT

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: AWESOME AS USUAL I JUST LOVE THE HOUSE AND I SEE THE OWNERS GOT A GAS GRILL AND IT WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

May Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent property
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay; please come again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Rookery

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The inside of the home was fully equipped with all household utensils, and appliances.for the most part it was neat and clean. Just a few stains on the carpet. The deck outside is weathered and had several nail heads sticking up. I would recommend this home to friends. We had a great time there!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Rookery, and hope to see you again, soon! Kitty Hawk Rentals encourages all our guests to call their check-in office immediately if housekeeping and/or maintenance matters are unacceptable, so that Kitty Hawk Rentals has the opportunity to correct the situation, and ensure a fully satisfactory stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rookery

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice home overall.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again!
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