Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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5
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Bathrooms
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3
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House Rules
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Pets allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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13
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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2756092
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Updates for 2026: New Smart TVs in all of the bedrooms!
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.
Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Ocean Hill, a neighborhood in Corolla. Wild Horse Museum and Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars and Corolla Raceway. Currituck National Wildlife Refuge and Digger's Dungeon - Home of Grave Digger are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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