Title: OCEANFRONT, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views, WL933, Tale of the Whale - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # OCEANFRONT, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views, WL933, Tale of the Whale Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74582000/74581948/bb83d2ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74582000/74581948/c00d967c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74582000/74581948/807cd39d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74582000/74581948/8ee34351.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74590000/74582000/74581948/bacc1d5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Tale of the Whale, wake up to sunrises with ocean views and unwind on your private beach access dune deck. This oceanfront retreat offers a cedar-lined great room, well-equipped kitchen with prep-sink and breakfast bar seating for 4. Enjoy extras like wireless internet, linens and towels provided. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### OCEANFRONT, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views, WL933, Tale of the Whale IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTES/ LEASE AGREEMENT/ ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL FEES: Please read the RENTAL AGREEMENT during the booking process. Immediately after booking you will receive an email with instructions to electronically sign your lease agreement to complete your reservation. We offer travel insurance to all guests as an option to purchase at that time. There may be additional optional fees charged to your reservation that may not be able to be listed on this site (examples: pet fee, pool heat, early check in, security deposit, special events, etc). Located in Corolla/ Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 1 Half Bathroom Friday check-in to avoid the weekend traffic! Relax and enjoy the breathtaking sunrises at Tale of the Whale. This home is the perfect oceanfront retreat for your family offering stunning views, a private walkway to the beach and it's own oceanfront dune deck! Ground Level: Exterior amenities include picnic table under the house and enclosed outside shower. Entry to the home, a half bathroom and the laundry area with washer and dryer. Top Level: Cedar lined great room with 50" flat-screen TV/DVD, stereo and access to the spacious decks. Well-equipped kitchen with prep-sink, breakfast bar seating 4, second full-size refrigerator in closet/pantry and deck access. Dining area seating 8 and a separate breakfast table with seating for 5. King Master Bedroom with flat-screen TV and private bathroom with walk-in tiled shower and a second King Master Bedroom with TV/DVD, access to the oceanfront decks and a private bathroom with jetted tub. Bedroom with a Queen Bed, Single Bed and flat-screen TV/DVD, Bedroom with a Double Bed, Single Bed and flat-screen TV and a full hall bathroom. Extras: Private beach access with dune deck seating, 5 TVs, 3 DVDs, ceiling fans, gas grill, rollaway bed, cornhole boards, picnic table, 2 full-size refrigerators, stereo, wireless internet and linens and towels provided. No Smoking. No Pets. Seasonal Flex Stay available from October 1 - May 15. Beds: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 2 Singles. House Address: 933 Lighthouse Drive. Distance to beach access: Oceanfront. Key Type: Keyless Entry. CHECK IN LOCATION: 1023 Ocean Trail, Corolla Office. Linens and towels provided at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep sofas, top bunks and trundle beds in which case the sheets are provided. This home also provides 1 bath towel and 1 wash cloth per person the house sleeps, 2 hand towels per full bathroom, 1 hand towel per half bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92410000/92401500/92401419/358d0703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dunesbury:Oceanfront, dog-friendly, four bedrooms, mini-vacation anytime! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 498931 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.34656%2C-75.81667&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B0KI9msLR-f23iYiyHJKi8LZbFw=) Corolla, NC #### What's nearby - Corolla Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Currituck Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Currituck Beach Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.7 km - Wild Horse Museum - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center - 10 min drive - 10.6 km #### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lighthouse Bagels - ‬3 min drive - ‪Bernie’s Brother - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sun Fish Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mama Easley's - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is OCEANFRONT, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views, WL933, Tale of the Whale pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views, WL933, Tale of the Whale? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views, WL933, Tale of the Whale? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is OCEANFRONT, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views, WL933, Tale of the Whale located? > Nestled on the beach, this Whalehead Beach vacation home is just steps from Outer Banks Beaches and Corolla Beach. Currituck Beach and Whale Head Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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