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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Beach nearby
TV, fireplace, table football
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10241 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Corolla, NC
  • Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Currituck Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Corolla Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wishing Whale - Freshly Remodeled Home w/ Hot Tub, Steps from the Beach

Welcome to Wishing Whale by KEES Vacations!

Located in the famous Whalehead Club, enjoy the rich history of this stretch of the Outer Banks while vacationing at the Wishing Whale. This freshly remodeled, pet-friendly home on a huge grassy lot is just a few short steps from the coveted Corolla beaches.

The open deck and screened porch at Wishing Whale provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy Mother Nature's gifts. Sip your morning coffee while watching the sun rise. Enjoy a glass of wine on the deck as the day winds down. Spend the clear, starry nights in the hot tub as the warmth soothes your worries away. Here you will find a large living area with seating for 7. Pop a bag of popcorn and pile up together to watch your favorite TV show or the latest blockbuster movie together.

The dining area with a lovely wood accent wall invites the entire group to sit down and enjoy a meal together. Open the sliding glass door to the screened porch and let the Outer Banks breeze blow through. The fully equipped kitchen has everything needed to prepare anything from a simple snack to a full meal with its efficient design and plentiful workspace. This level also features 3 Queen En Suites.

Downstairs, you will find a mini-kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, full-size refrigerator, sink and microwave. A bedroom with 2 Queen beds and connecting full bath, a bedroom with a Queen bed and a Twin bunk, and a game room provide the perfect hideaway for the kids in the family (or at least the kids at heart!).

Wishing Whale is just moments from all the restaurants and shopping that you love while still maintaining a private feel. It's just what you've wished for!

This property has 6 parking spots for guests, an outdoor shower to cool off, and a charcoal park grill.

**Hot Tubs are available year-round. Hot tubs are cleaned weekly and no later than 6 p.m. on check-in day. Vendors are subject to enter backyard to clean the spa on scheduled cleaning days.**

**Wishing Whale is pet-friendly, so there is no need to leave your pooch at home! For a small one-time fee of $135, you can bring up to two dogs to our pet-friendly property. No cats or other animals, dogs only.**

Check-In begins at 4pm. Your keyless entry code will begin granting access at this time.
Check-Out is 10am.

First Level
- Game Room
- Mini-Kitchen w/Refrigerator, Microwave
- 2-Queen Bedroom with Connecting Full Bath
- Bunk Room with 2 Twin over Twin Bunk Sets
- 1 Full Common Bath

Second Level
- Living Area w/Seating for 7
- Dining Area w/Seating for 8
- Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar w/Seating for 4
- 3 Queen Bedrooms
- 2 Full Baths
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. You'll find features like a hot tub. A kitchen and 4 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 9 minutes by car from Corolla Beach
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

KEES Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2590 sq ft (241 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Allow

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

32690

Wishing Whale - Freshly Remodeled Home w/ Hot Tub, Steps from the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jacquelyn O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was good
Don’t stay here if you have arachnophobia. Storm door handle was broken when we arrived and management planned to remove the handle and leave without a replacement until I told them I was uncomfortable with the security issue of a visibly missing front door handle. The screen porch had a broken screen, and the bathroom tubs had very dirty grout and door tracks. Otherwise an average stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house
The house was as nice size and plenty of room. The only thing I would suggest is to have ceiling fans added into two of the bedrooms on the top floor. Although the rooms are smaller, the circulation from the air vents is low, causing the rooms to be warm and stuffy at night. Other than that the house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whalehead didn’t disappoint.
The home and the process of checking was great. We had all cooking utensils, Tupperware and accessories we needed. My only points to address is some noticeable rusting and vents that need cleaning, the fan/light in one of the upstairs bedrooms was wobbly, and the front door area outside needed cleaning/washing as cobwebs were all around. Lastly, the screen door at the front door didn’t close for us to lock. All fixable things and not a deal breaker. Kees is definitely on my list to rent through again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Great location, could be cleaner!
This property is exactly how it looked in the pictures. The beds were comfy, plenty of room for a family of 6, great deck space. That being said, the kitchen was gross. The table, island, countertops and cupboards were greasy and sticky. We had to buy disinfectant to clean before we were comfortable using anything. Many of the dishes, pots and pans were dirty. We washed everything before using it. There were no kitchen towels or dish cloths- had to buy those as well. More bathroom towels would be helpful. Short walk to the beach was great! Loved the ocean. A dining table on the deck would be great. The back yard was unusable as there were thorny pickers in the grass. While we liked the Outer Banks, we would not stay at this rental again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Don M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is close to the beach
The property was fine. It’s not big or fancy. There were few additional amenities and the house is outdated compared to the neighborhood. But it’s an easy walk to the beach with a family and the price was low.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Shelley T.

Location was excellent Property management not as good
This is our first time staying in a rental with a property management company. I can’t say that it was a good one. The beds were not made upon arrival. There was no counter cleaner or anything to keep the house clean. When we arrived there were extra linens out on the front step when I message management company they said it’s probably for us extra linens. These linens have been sitting outside for weeks they were full of cobwebs, dirt and cocoons. I brought them in the house never use them . The front yard was mowed the backyard was not. The house was lovely location was great.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blaise T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house for five mature couples
The house was perfect for our group of ten seniors. Five bedrooms with queen beds and four full bathrooms. Mostly we liked the large common area that included the living room, dining area and kitchen with a counter. The downstairs den and second kitchen also were useful. House systems - including air conditioning - all worked well. House was a ten-minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely come back!
Perfect getaway spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

MATTHEW AND D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solid First Time Rental
Overall, we were very pleased with our stay at Wishing Whale. It was nice to have 2 fridges, though we only used one for our stay. The main sitting area is spacious and it was great having a screened porch. The entire process was pretty much touch-less (email to check in with door code, Wi-fi, etc. and it included the check out procedures). The outside deck was very nice as well. Location to beach was very convenient, just 1200-1300 feet. Close enough to stores as well. Great introduction to staying in the Outer Banks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great stay!
Group of 12 adults that just fit in the house, we had a wonderful time -- great 5 min boardwalk to the beach, really clean house and nice space, nice little backyard and hammock, kitchen was well stocked. We had only minor complaints and they were very responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020