Oceanside Oasis in Corolla La Ballena Cottage or “The Whale Cottage” is a charming oceanside home offering amazing panoramic ocean views and a private pool surrounded by pristine white sand. Built as a residence and brand-new to the rental market, this cottage is in impeccable condition with personal coastal touches that will make you feel right at home. Boasting over 2,400 square feet of living space, there is plenty of room for your whole family to maneuver comfortably. When you're ready to hit the beach, the Bismark Dr. beach access is just 0.2 miles (a short 3-minute walk) away.
Pull up to this gorgeous Corolla cottage and enjoy plenty of parking in the driveway for all your vehicles. Begin your relaxation by taking an afternoon nap in the hammock beneath the home. Out back, a large fenced-in pool deck area features an inviting private pool and plenty of chairs and pool loungers to make tanning poolside a breeze. After a long day on the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower before heading inside. The first floor also includes a washer/dryer and leads you to the 2nd floor through a short staircase.
The majority of bedrooms are located on the main level of this home. Choose between 2 Queen Bedrooms—each with comfortable beds, beachy décor and plenty of natural sunlight. One of the Queen rooms includes a desk area perfect for remote working or remote learning! A third bedroom features a Double bed and the fourth bedroom is perfect for the kids containing a Pyramid Bunk bed. A second living area on this level features a Queen Sleeper Sofa for extra space and doubles as a great place to retreat with your favorite book. There are two full bathrooms conveniently located between the bedrooms, one with a tub/shower combo and the other with a shower only.
Another staircase leads to the 3rd floor with its spacious bedroom suite with TV and private bathroom with shower. There you will find a centralized fully equipped kitchen with beautiful granite countertops and an 8-person dining table with 3 additional counter height chairs. This open floor concept also includes an adjacent spacious living area with TV and many comfortable seating options for you and your family to enjoy. Rest easy in the King Bedroom on the top floor. In addition, a screened porch gives you access to a full wrap around sun deck and a rooftop deck for those beautiful sunrises in the morning and wonderful cool breezes at night.
Relaxation and Adventure Await La Ballena Cottage is conveniently located in Corolla within minutes to its restaurants and shopping. Stop by the Corolla Adventure Park to test your endurance. In Northern Corolla, you can go on a 4x4 adventure to discover the Corolla Wild horses in their natural habitat and then stop by the Wild Horse Fund museum to learn about their history. When you get hungry, you can take a short 5-minute walk to Pasquale's Pizza and Pub to grab a slice of pizza! No matter how you spend your vacation, you'll want to come back to La Ballena Cottage year after year!
Property Layout: Top-Level: Living Area; Kitchen; Dining; King Bedroom; Full Bathroom (Shower Only); Screened Porch; Sun Deck Mid-Level: 2 Queen Bedrooms; Queen Bedroom w/ Desk; Bedroom w/ a Pyramid Bunk Bed; Living Area w/ Queen Sleeper Sofa; Full Bathroom (Shower/Tub Combo); Full Bathroom (Shower Only) Ground-Level: Entrance; Laundry; Private Pool; Hammock; Outdoor Shower; Park Grills Beds: 1 King, 3 Queen, 1 Pyramid Bunk, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa **Please Note: RV's/Campers are not permitted or allowed to be parked at this rental property's driveway, private street, public street, or any common area in this property's community. Parking on the street is NOT allowed.
*Pools are subject to availability. For open/close dates and other pool-related information, click here.
Please Note: The umbrellas shown in the photos are not available for guest use.
DISTANCE TO LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & CONVENIENCES 9 Minutes/4.2 Miles to Corolla Food Lion 41 Minutes/22 Miles to Walmart 2 Minutes/0.7 Miles to Currituck Beach Lighthouse 49 Minutes/27.6 Miles to the Wright Brothers National Memorial 57 Minutes/32 Miles to Jockey's Ridge State Park 48 Minutes/29.1 Miles to H2OBX Waterpark 2 Hrs & 10 Minutes/86.8 Miles to Cape Point 2 Hrs & 3 Minutes/84.6 Miles to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Dog Info: This property allows up to 2 dogs max, with an additional fee per dog. For Outer Banks dog-related information including leash laws, traveling tips, beach rules, dog rules by town, dog-friendly OBX destinations, etc., please view our Comprehensive Guide to Vacationing With Fido here.
For your safety, exterior security cameras are installed to monitor entrances and the driveway. There are no cameras inside the home or in private spaces, ensuring your full privacy during your stay. One outside camera by the exterior entrance.
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The beach gear rental credit is available May 22 - September 25, 2026 at participating homes only.
2026 Private Pool Dates: March 28 - October 23
Community Pool Dates: generally Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Dates are approximate & are not guaranteed
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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 indicated that 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 Ocean Hill, a neighbourhood in Corolla. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Currituck Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Corolla Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Getting around
Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.) - 127 min drive
Restaurants
Northern Lights Bakery - 17 min walk
Salty Rim - 14 min walk
The Kind Cup - 10 min walk
Corolla Pizza & Deli - 7 min walk
Sun Fish Grill - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is La Ballena Cottage Dog Friendly Pool Ocean Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at La Ballena Cottage Dog Friendly Pool Ocean Views?
As of 18 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Ballena Cottage Dog Friendly Pool Ocean Views on 26 May, 2026 start from S$496, 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 La Ballena Cottage Dog Friendly Pool Ocean Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at La Ballena Cottage Dog Friendly Pool Ocean Views?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at La Ballena Cottage Dog Friendly Pool Ocean Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is La Ballena Cottage Dog Friendly Pool Ocean Views located?
Located in Ocean Hill, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was very clean and comfortable and I enjoyed listening to the ocean on the wrap-around porch! Great proximity to the beach.
This home is well cared for and a wonderful get away for a family gathering. Located in a quiet area and close to the beach it is also easy driving distance to many family activities and a lovely beach. The kitchen is well stocked and the layout is perfect for all ages. We enjoyed our stay!
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2024
Hi Elizabeth!
Thanks so much for great feedback, as we love to hear from all guests. We are happy to hear about your vacation and hope to have you all come back to the Outer Banks! :)
- Seaside Vacations
This house was perfect for our OBX stay. It was beautifully decorated, plenty of room for everyone and best of all we were a 2 minute walk from the beach! The porch and screen room areas were perfect to hang out on and the pool was a perfect size for our kiddos!
Spacious on a big lot. Having the pool was nice, although it’s not heated. Close to many of the areas attractions and a 5 minute walk to the beach. Furniture is a little tired, there was a good layer of dust on some surfaces and baseboards, and the pool area had not been cleaned up.
Megan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much for choosing La Ballena Cottage and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the spacious lot, the pool, and the close walk to the beach and attractions. We’re truly sorry, though, that the furniture and cleaning were not up to the standard we want for our guests, and we’ll be addressing these items with our team right away. We really appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve, and we’d love the chance to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future.
We came to the beach for Thanksgiving for the first time and loved it. Size was great and so was location. Best part we were allowed to bring our dog. Kitchen filled stocked. Loved the decking
We have been to many houses over the past 30 years and this one was has to have been the most thoughtful. All of the random "things" you don't think about were thought of. For example, there were kitchen towels! And the decks had gates. Just a couple of examples. These all seem simple but were much appreciated. And it was just nice home with great layout. My husband read in the book that home used to be a residence so maybe that had something to do with it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Great location - the house was spacious enough that we could be together or have privacy. Multiple outside seating areas were appreciated. The beds were actually comfortable! The pool area was great.The downside - the dishwasher did not work the entire time we were there. We did not know it was broken - and filled it. When it wouldn't turn on - we called and were told there was a work order placed 7/1. Our stay was from 7/5 to 7/12. It would have been nice to know this before we filled the dishwasher. This was inconvenient - who wants to do dishes for 8 people on vacation??? It also smelled horrible when you opened it.
Comfortable house, plenty of space, close to the beach!
This house had plenty of amenities- especially the kitchen! Lots of dishes, pots, pans, silverware, etc. All the rooms were spacious and comfortable. We emailed for more towels and a broken keurig machine, and it was take care of in less than 24 hours and on a holiday weekend! The beach was only a few minutes walk and the house had extra chairs and a wagon. Excellent deck area to hang out, but the plastic patio table was unusable and in bad shape and should be replaced. All other deck furniture was great, though. The table games work and were super fun but the legs all need to be fixed, they are a bit wobbly.
Overall, we had a great time at this house and would stay here again. Being able to bring our dog was a great bonus. Thanks for a great spring break and great memories made!
Dana M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Seaside Vacations
Hi! We are Seaside Vacations, a team of local experts on a mission to connect as many people as possible to the string of barrier islands floating in the Atlantic Ocean that we are fortunate enough to call home. We believe our little slice of paradise can provide more than just a vacation. This magical place can host an experience full of one-of-a-kind Outer Banks moments. We help make this happen by offering a vast array of vacation homes from Corolla to Hatteras Island and by sharing our insider knowledge of the local history, culture, food and activities. We are a family-owned and operated, full-service property management firm, meaning you can have peace of mind that all your vacation needs will be met. Don't pay more for a cramped hotel room. Spend less, spread out in an entire home and get the inside scoop on where to go and what to do!