Title: Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=99243395&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach Waterfront condo with a fitness center, 4-minute walk to Outer Banks Beaches ## Photo gallery for Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach ![A heated pool - Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99243400/99243395/a202a431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children's area - Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99243400/99243395/6880005a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99243400/99243395/d0e5a3eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99243400/99243395/w1280h926x0y0-c9d484da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99243400/99243395/7205c8ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Whalehead Waves, a beautifully decorated beachside retreat. Enjoy movie nights on the 75-inch smart TV or unwind with a game in the family room while taking in glimpses of the lighthouse from the front patio. With an open kitchen and living area, spacious bedrooms, and resort-style community amenities like a heated saltwater pool and cabanas for rent. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach Welcome to Whalehead Waves, your brand new, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, fully stocked vacation rental home just steps away from the beach and Currituck sound! This beautifully decorated home boasts an open kitchen, dining, and living room area with cathedral ceilings, creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy a movie night on the LARGE 75-INCH SMART TV in the living room or catch a glimpse of the lighthouse from the family room or front patio. For added comfort, the family room features a queen sleeper sectional sofa and gaming/computer HDMI wall jack. This condo has a variety of puzzles and games for guests to enjoy. This is a great way to relax and unwind after a day at the beach or exploring the town. The spacious kitchen comes equipped with a 10-foot center island with seating for 6, full-size appliances, ample cookware and small wares (Keurig, drip coffee pot, blender, toaster, crockpot and more) to make your stay as convenient as possible when you want to eat in. Laundry is a breeze with the full-sized washer and dryer located in the laundry closet. Unwind in one of the two king bedrooms, each with a 43-inch smart TV, ample closet space, and ceiling fans. The master bedroom offers the added convenience of USB chargers built into the nightstands, computer/gaming HDMI jack, large dresser and a private bathroom with a large shower and hair dryer. The guest bedroom features 4-drawer nightstands and direct access to the guest bathroom with tub and shower. Bed linens, towels, beach towels, extra blankets and pillows, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel all included for added convenience. Step outside to the covered private front patio and soak in the view of the lighthouse while enjoying a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. For outdoor cooking and dining, there's a grill and an outside shower. Beach gear is provided and is stored in the convenient shed (4 beach chairs, 2 taller bag chairs, umbrella, beach cart) for transporting everything to the beach. Community Features: \* Resort style oceanside community with a 5-minute walk to the beach \* Convenient beach access ramp for beach carts, wagons, or wheelchairs \* Large, heated salt water pool with rentable cabanas. The pool is heated May-Nov and cabanas are available when the pool is open. \* Community fire pits along with community pergolas with tables/chairs \* Location near the Corolla Light Town Center with restaurants, shops, mini golf, arcade, coffee shop, ice cream shop, bakery, wild horse adventure tours and the Corolla Adventure Park \* 6-minute walk to the Currituck Sound for stunning sunsets \* Corolla Park is across the street and includes the Whalehead Club, Historic Corolla Village, Corolla Lighthouse, Currituck Maritime Museum, and more shopping and dining options \* New workout facility and new taco bar restaurant that delivers to your door. \* Short walk to enjoy live music at the Beer Garden (in season) \* Want to see the wild horses? The 4X4 beach area less than 1 mile away \* Drive on the beach right from the community beach access off season \* Miles of paved bike trails for exploring the area \* Great fishing on the beach, in the Corolla Park plus there are several freshwater stocked lakes in the area Order from The Salty Rim directly from the condo QR code! Book your stay today and experience the best that Corolla has to offer! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90213300/90213209/913175f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1385 - Stay Awhile, a charming 2-bed in Corolla Whalehead Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=90213209&PinnedHotelID=90213209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83280000/83274800/83274715/dedc6314.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New Single Level Condo, Steps from the Beach Corolla Light - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=83274715&PinnedHotelID=83274715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100570000/100567800/100567748/c667070e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Flounder's Cove 4 Bedroom in Ocean Sands Ocean Sands - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=100567748&PinnedHotelID=100567748&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21690900/21690854/4c432548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanside: Private Pool. 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6d6d9x ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Corolla Light, a neighborhood in Corolla. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Wild Horse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Pine Island Racquet & Fitness Center. Corolla Raceway and Currituck National Wildlife Refuge are also worth visiting. [Visit our Corolla travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Corolla.dx180789) [View more Condo rentals in Corolla](https://www.expedia.ca/Corolla-Condos.d180789-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C36.37581%2C-75.82828&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ym7EKxTiFnnsEkDdGGQWQ-1urlo=) Corolla, NC ### What's nearby - ![Cant wait to touch the tip of the lighthouse and see the whole corolla in north carolina. #BVSBlue #endlesssummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180789/ca76b058-f8a1-4147-a0ce-36c9f8f45c6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Currituck Beach Lighthouse 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![City Riga, Latvia. Brown horse and nature in air museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299353/adf5f5ea-9640-460f-9dc6-2cb9d9397cbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wild Horse Museum 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635979819890/d4d3d06b-150f-4f8e-be50-d3e0455542b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Corolla Beach 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Aerial view of Currituck Beach Lighthouse on an island surrounded by lush green trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298980/2c571927-5fe1-42bc-8b19-e216decac51f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Currituck Beach 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education 3 min walk \- 0.3 km ### Getting around - Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF) 120 min drive ### Restaurants - Corolla Pizza & Deli 7 min walk - Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill 5 min walk - Salty Rim 1 min walk - The Beer Garden 8 min walk - Cosmo's Pizzeria 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach have a pool? ### Is Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach? ### What time is check-out at Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach? ### Where is Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whalehead Waves: New Condo - Steps to the Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles C. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very well thought out condos. Great location and everything you'll need for your stay. We'll definitely be coming back. Lynn was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions I had. ##### Charles C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rasik P. Jun 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mini Vacation Excellent property. Neat and clean. Beach only walking distance. Parking very simple. ##### Rasik P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul B. Jul 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent location and property. Very clean and a lot of great things to do that are walkable. Perfect for a couple or small family. ##### Paul B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [White Doe Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Manteo-Hotels-White-Doe-Inn.h10580953.Hotel-Information) > > [Centrally located in Uptown Charlotte. Gym, Pool and Free Parking. 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