WL933, Tale of the Whale- Oceanfront, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTES/ LEASE AGREEMENT/ ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL FEES: Please read the RENTAL AGREEMENT during the booking process. Immediately after booking you will receive an e-mail 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 costs 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! Unwind and appreciate the gorgeous sunrises at Tale of the Whale. This home is the ideal oceanfront getaway for your family offering impressive vistas, a private walkway to the beach and it's own oceanfront dune deck!

Ground Level: Exterior amenities include picnic table under the home 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 cavernous 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 grille, rollaway bed, cornhole boards, picnic table, 2 full-size fridges, stereo, wireless internet and linens and towels included. No Smoking. No Animals. 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 supplied at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep couches, top bunk beds and trundle beds in which case the sheets are supplied. This home also provides 1 bath towel and 1 wash cloth per person the home sleeps, 2 hand towels per full bathroom, 1 hand towel per half bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Whalehead Beach, 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 The Sanderling Spa. Corolla Raceway and Nor'Banks Sailing are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Tips to get the optimal Currituck rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• In the Currituck area, The sooner you can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are booked very early. Reserving your vacation home up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Book your vacation home in Fall or Spring months to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• Some owners offer rate reductions for active duty military and veterans. Remember to ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for program terms and fees.
• Find a copy of your local Currituck visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, travel guides contain coupons for local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Planning and picking your prefect Currituck rental:

• Choose a group leader, choose your trip dates, and choose a budget.
• Determine how many beds and the configuration your group requires. WL933, Tale of the Whale- Oceanfront, Private Beach Access, Gas Fireplace, Ocean Views has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Precise information regarding bedrooms and bed counts & types is commonly available on booking pages. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property manager before you book the rental. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull-out couches. You will need to establish which bed configuration is optimal for your vacation.
• If your group is vacationing with pets, you'll need to find a pet-friendly rental. Request information on breed, weight, and type restrictions. Often, property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.
• Does your family require unique amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.

During your stay:

• Add the host's phone number to your smartphone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call prevents quite a few difficulties.
• Lock your rental while you are out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Make a record of any issues with the property at check in, and immediately contact the property manager. We specifically recommend e-mails and text messages, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be beneficial if a dispute is filed.
• Be respectful. Often, nearby homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting quiet hours and parking policies can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for crabbing?
• When it's time to leave, complete a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget any personal items. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever possible. If the host is not available, take video and pictures of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on great feedback to stimulate new reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your feedback and help them have the best future vacation. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.