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La Ballena Cottage: Oceanside w/ Private Pool

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Exceptional

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Wild Horse Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

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

La Ballena Cottage: Oceanside w/ Private Pool

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Outer Banks Beaches. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Outer Banks Beaches and 10 minutes on foot from Wild Horse Museum
La Ballena Cottage: Oceanside w/ Private Pool offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,459 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Family Groups Only. We (Seaside Vacations) are a vacation realty company and per NC real-estate laws a signed lease is required.
The beach gear rental credit is available May 22 - September 25, 2026 at participating homes only.
2026 Private Pool Dates: March 28 - October 23 Community Pool Dates: generally Memorial Day - Labor Day. Dates are approximate & are not guaranteed

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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

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La Ballena Cottage: Oceanside w/ Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have been to many houses over the past 30 years and this one was has to have been the most thoughtful. All of the random "things" you don't think about were thought of. For example, there were kitchen towels! And the decks had gates. Just a couple of examples. These all seem simple but were much appreciated. And it was just nice home with great layout. My husband read in the book that home used to be a residence so maybe that had something to do with it. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious on a big lot. Having the pool was nice, although it’s not heated. Close to many of the areas attractions and a 5 minute walk to the beach. Furniture is a little tired, there was a good layer of dust on some surfaces and baseboards, and the pool area had not been cleaned up.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - the house was spacious enough that we could be together or have privacy. Multiple outside seating areas were appreciated. The beds were actually comfortable! The pool area was great.The downside - the dishwasher did not work the entire time we were there. We did not know it was broken - and filled it. When it wouldn't turn on - we called and were told there was a work order placed 7/1. Our stay was from 7/5 to 7/12. It would have been nice to know this before we filled the dishwasher. This was inconvenient - who wants to do dishes for 8 people on vacation??? It also smelled horrible when you opened it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nikki a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Atkinson’s

Had a great time and excellent response from property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Corolla trip

Had a wonderful time. House was really nice and great location
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, highly recommended!… A
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl's Getaway!

Comfortable and convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely home

This home is well cared for and a wonderful get away for a family gathering. Located in a quiet area and close to the beach it is also easy driving distance to many family activities and a lovely beach. The kitchen is well stocked and the layout is perfect for all ages. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Beach House!

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was very clean and comfortable and I enjoyed listening to the ocean on the wrap-around porch! Great proximity to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Brookfield, CT

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable house, plenty of space, close to the beach!

This house had plenty of amenities- especially the kitchen! Lots of dishes, pots, pans, silverware, etc. All the rooms were spacious and comfortable. We emailed for more towels and a broken keurig machine, and it was take care of in less than 24 hours and on a holiday weekend! The beach was only a few minutes walk and the house had extra chairs and a wagon. Excellent deck area to hang out, but the plastic patio table was unusable and in bad shape and should be replaced. All other deck furniture was great, though. The table games work and were super fun but the legs all need to be fixed, they are a bit wobbly. Overall, we had a great time at this house and would stay here again. Being able to bring our dog was a great bonus. Thanks for a great spring break and great memories made!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

This house was perfect for our OBX stay. It was beautifully decorated, plenty of room for everyone and best of all we were a 2 minute walk from the beach! The porch and screen room areas were perfect to hang out on and the pool was a perfect size for our kiddos!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Phebe E., Mechanicsville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

We came to the beach for Thanksgiving for the first time and loved it. Size was great and so was location. Best part we were allowed to bring our dog. Kitchen filled stocked. Loved the decking
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022