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WH971- Whale Watch West

4 BR
3 BA
10 Guests
Oceanside
Whalehead Beach
Corolla
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Whales are known to teach, learn, cooperate and are involved in social conduct, emotions, judgment, and theory of mind. It is thought that only one hemisphere of the whale's brain sleeps at a time, so that they rest but are never completely asleep.

Rest, relax and rejuvenate at “Whale Watch West” and wrap yourselves with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and creative design. Awesome decks provide an advantage to choose whether to sunbathe or be “made in the shade”.

Positioned on a corner lot, only 450 feet to the beach, lovely juniper interiors, panoramic ocean views and four comfortable bedrooms will only add to your contentment.

Socialize, soak and soothe tense muscles in the 6 person hot tub before an evening of entertainment from your TV, video library, adult/kids books or various board games.

This home is a perfect selection for 2 families and Fido too!

Property Bedding: 2 Queens, 3 Twins, 1 Dou-bunk.

Top Level:
Kitchen
Dining Area
Living Area
Full Bathroom

Mid Level:
Northeast Bedroom with Queen
Northwest Bedroom with Twins
Full Hall Bath
Southeast Bedroom with Queen
Southwest Bedroom with Dou-bunk and a twin
Full Hall Bath
Laundry Closet with Washer and Dryer
Sitting Room

Ground Level:
Storage
Entry

2025 Pool Date April 19th to October 17th.

Amenities

Discount Offers

  • 10% Repeat Renter Discount

Check-In Day

  • Sunday

Subdivision

  • Whalehead Beach

Area

  • Oceanside

General

  • 2 Zone Central AC/Heat
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Skylights
  • Washer & Dryer
  • No Telephone
  • County Water
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Keyless Entry

Guest Linens

  • Guest Linens $249 plus tax

Security Deposit

  • Security Deposit $1000

Kitchen

  • Full Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware
  • Dishwasher
  • Stove Top Burners
  • Blender
  • Can Opener
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Oven

Entertainment

  • Cable TV
  • 4 TVs
  • DVD Player
  • Board Games
  • Video Library
  • Children Books
  • Book Library

Internet

  • Highspeed Internet Access

Pools/Spas

  • Private Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Variety of Pool Furn./Tables
  • Pergola

Outdoor

  • Sun Decks
  • Covered Decks
  • Deck Furniture
  • Screened-In Porch
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Gas Grill
  • Enclosed Outside Shower
  • Fish Cleaning Table
  • Hammock
  • Footwash Station
  • Picnic Table

Onsite Equipment

  • Basketball Goal
  • Horseshoes

Suitability

  • pets considered
  • Smoking Allowed on Decks Only

Availability

Age 18 and under.

Location

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Rates

DatesWeekly
07/13/2025 - 07/19/2025$4,167
07/20/2025 - 07/26/2025$4,167
07/27/2025 - 08/02/2025$4,167
08/03/2025 - 08/09/2025$4,055
08/10/2025 - 08/16/2025$3,950
08/17/2025 - 08/23/2025$3,432
08/24/2025 - 08/30/2025$3,173
08/31/2025 - 09/06/2025$2,382
09/07/2025 - 09/13/2025$1,850
09/14/2025 - 09/20/2025$1,850
09/21/2025 - 09/27/2025$1,850
09/28/2025 - 10/04/2025$1,682
10/05/2025 - 10/11/2025$1,367
10/12/2025 - 10/18/2025$1,367
10/19/2025 - 01/03/2026$1,367

Reviews

Our 8th time at Whale Watch West.

Reviewed on2024-10-07 by from Newstead, NY Unknown
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
The area is amazing. The house is conveniently located.

Another great stay at WWW

Reviewed on2024-09-02 by from Maplewood, NJ United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This was our second year in a row renting this house. It was perfect for our family of 6 plus our dog and we definitely could have included 2 or 3 more comfortably. Such a short walk to the beach and very private yard. We have secured next year as well.

Great Week at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2023-09-28 by from Mechanicsburg, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
This was our second stay at this property. We treat the homes we rent as our own.We even dismantled a broken lamp and reassembled it properly so it now doesn't wobble.We feel at home and comfortable here.The new flooring was welcomed. This house has everything you need and the location is fantastic.We appreciate all the amenities at an affordable price. We will be back.

Nice private yard/pool area

Reviewed on2023-09-05 by from Maplewood, NJ United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Great house for our family of 6 and dog. Super location, close to the beach and shopping. Nice private yard and pool area. Clean inside and out.

Nice private yard/pool area

Reviewed on2023-09-05 by from Maplewood, NJ United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Great house for our family of 6 and dog. Super location, close to the beach and shopping. Nice private yard and pool area. Clean inside and out.

4th time staying here.

Reviewed on2023-08-29 by from York, Pennsylvania United States
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
3
4th time staying at this property. Property was not cleaned upon early check in. Furniture is broken and extremely outdated. The location is close to beach and the pool is big enough for a decent size family.

4th time staying here.

Reviewed on2023-08-29 by from York, PA United States
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
3
4th time staying at this property. Property was not cleaned upon early check in. Furniture is broken and extremely outdated. The location is close to beach and the pool is big enough for a decent size family.

Rest and Relaxation for 2 weeks at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2023-08-08 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
2 weeks of lovely weather and a short visit from sister and brother-in-law.

Rest and Relaxation for 2 weeks at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2023-08-08 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
2 weeks of lovely weather and a short visit from sister and brother-in-law.

Great Family Vacation

Reviewed on2023-07-18 by from Pittsburgh, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
we had a wonderful week long vacation here. the house was beautiful with a nice yard for our dogs to enjoy. just steps from the beaching making it convenient with having 2 young kiddos. plenty of games of uno were played in the 3rd floor living room. so many decks so you never miss a sunrise or sunset! the pool was perfect and the hot tub was a nice way to relax at the end of the night.
Britteny:
Thank you for the wonderful review.
The Carolina Shores family loves feedback on our homes.
We are so pleased you, the kiddos and the pups enjoyed the stay.
Hope to see you in the 2024 Season

Original Corolla charm.

Reviewed on2022-10-11 by from Newstead, NY Unknown
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Love the house. Built not that long after 12 was paved in the 1980’s. Great location. We’ve rented 5 or 6 times now and will be back!
Donald,
Thank you for the review.
Whale Watch has been a long standing home that brings great joy and vacations to families.
The home gets more charm and charisma with age but still feels like it is new.
Looking forward to your return in 2023.

Original Corolla charm.

Reviewed on2022-10-11 by from Akron, NY United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Love the house. Built not that long after 12 was paved in the 1980’s. Great location. We’ve rented 5 or 6 times now and will be back!
Donald,
Thank you for the review.
Whale Watch has been a long standing home that brings great joy and vacations to families.
The home gets more charm and charisma with age but still feels like it is new.
Looking forward to your return in 2023.

3rd time staying here

Reviewed on2022-10-04 by from york, Pennsylvania United States
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Beautiful view. Very close to ocean. House could use some updated furniture and lights. Beds are comfy. Love that it is dog friendly.

3rd time staying here

Reviewed on2022-10-04 by from York, PA United States
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Beautiful view. Very close to ocean. House could use some updated furniture and lights. Beds are comfy. Love that it is dog friendly.

Excellent Value, But Don't Expect Luxury

Reviewed on2022-06-13 by from Candia, NH US
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
VALUE: Excellent - pricing is more than appropriate, based on the location/convenience factor alone. Whalehead Beach (north end) is literally a 2-minute walk away since this property borders the Perch boardwalk. Pool and hot tub are added bonuses. 4 beds and 3 baths is more than sufficient for a decent sized group (party of 9).<br/>CAROLINA SHORES: Dealing with the rental agency was great. They are very proactive and actually do a lot of reaching out to you at each step of the process before you reach out to them, which, if you're busy, this is very helpful. Check-in was easy, we got to the office in Duck between 4 and 5pm and had no issues.<br/>HOUSE: I hesitate to assess the house, but feel it should be done, since the photos don't tell the entire story. House is one of the oldest (original to the neighborhood) as you can tell from the photos. Nothing special to look at, but we don't care. It has clearly not been updated perhaps even since it was built which appears to have been in the 80s. We don't care about style/decor so much (it definitely has more of a cottage/camp kind of a feel), but the design of some parts of the house is poor in terms of functionality. Bedrooms have very few ceiling light fixtures, the switches pretty much just turn on weak lamps in the rooms (except one BR which has a ceiling fan). Annoying, but not the end of the world. Bathrooms have awful/very dated lighting so if you're a man wanting to shave, it's pretty tough seeing your skin well enough to do a good job. Ladies wanting to do makeup would probably find it challenging as well, but I wouldn't know. Shower liners had mold on them, not covered in it, but certainly enough to make it very obvious. No bathroom fans to vent the humidity. Several other minor things, including the basketball hoop not being functional, which was a drawback for my basketball playing kids - it looked as if someone backed into it so it was leaning back too far to use. Kitchen is hurting, floor is way out o
Dear Jason
Thank you so much for taking the time to review Whale Watch West. We are delighted your family had a wonderful stay and hope to see you again real soon.
I will happy share your suggestions with the homeowner. I know she loves to get the suggestions!

5th time at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2021-10-26 by from Akron, NY United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3
We have stayed here 4 times before this year and love the location. The house is on the older side but it’s perfect for our needs. My only complaint is that it needs a deep cleaning. Carpets, dusting of spider webs, outdoors, etc. I’m sure it’s hard to keep up on this as it was the end of the rental season and it sounds like it was a VERY busy year in Corolla. The rental company is responsive to any issues and is part of the reason we come back year after year. Can’t wait to come down next year!

5th time at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2021-10-26 by from Newstead, NY Unknown
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3
We have stayed here 4 times before this year and love the location. The house is on the older side but it’s perfect for our needs. My only complaint is that it needs a deep cleaning. Carpets, dusting of spider webs, outdoors, etc. I’m sure it’s hard to keep up on this as it was the end of the rental season and it sounds like it was a VERY busy year in Corolla. The rental company is responsive to any issues and is part of the reason we come back year after year. Can’t wait to come down next year!

Perfect week!

Reviewed on2021-10-05 by from Medford, NJ United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
My husband, adult daughter, golden retriever, and I had a wonderful week at Whale Watch West! The location was just awesome— when you walk out the driveway onto the pedestrian walkway, you’re just steps to the beach access. The house is roomy and comfortable, although a bit dated, but that didn’t bother us. It had nice outdoor spaces, including several decks and the pool and hot tub area. <br/>We’ve rented many different houses in Whalehead over the years, and this is one of the best locations we’ve stayed. I definitely recommend it—it’s a lot of value for the money!<br/>

Home Away from Home at Whale Watch West!

Reviewed on2021-08-24 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
After years renting Carolina Shores rentals for two weeks every summer, we seem to have spent them at Whale Watch West the most often, and we plan to continue doing the very same. The house is well appointed with plenty of space. Family members visited for most of our second week, enjoying the terrific weather with us. The beach is nearby and accessible; Whale Watch West has its own pool as well, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants and local history nearby to explore. See you next year!

Home Away from Home at Whale Watch West!

Reviewed on2021-08-24 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
After years renting Carolina Shores rentals for two weeks every summer, we seem to have spent them at Whale Watch West the most often, and we plan to continue doing the very same. The house is well appointed with plenty of space. Family members visited for most of our second week, enjoying the terrific weather with us. The beach is nearby and accessible; Whale Watch West has its own pool as well, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants and local history nearby to explore. See you next year!

Home Away from Home at Whale Watch West!

Reviewed on2021-08-24 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
After years renting Carolina Shores rentals for two weeks every summer, we seem to have spent them at Whale Watch West the most often, and we plan to continue doing the very same. The house is well appointed with plenty of space. Family members visited for most of our second week, enjoying the terrific weather with us. The beach is nearby and accessible; Whale Watch West has its own pool as well, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants and local history nearby to explore. See you next year!

Home Away from Home at Whale Watch West!

Reviewed on2021-08-24 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
After years renting Carolina Shores rentals for two weeks every summer, we seem to have spent them at Whale Watch West the most often, and we plan to continue doing the very same. The house is well appointed with plenty of space. Family members visited for most of our second week, enjoying the terrific weather with us. The beach is nearby and accessible; Whale Watch West has its own pool as well, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants and local history nearby to explore. See you next year!

Wonderful Weeks at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2021-07-14 by from Canal Winchester, OH United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
<br/>We have been renting this property for many years. We are never disappointed. It is close to beach access and the pool is just the right size.

Wonderful Weeks at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2021-07-14 by from Canal Winchester, OH United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
<br/>We have been renting this property for many years. We are never disappointed. It is close to beach access and the pool is just the right size.

We didn’t want to leave

Reviewed on2021-06-01 by from Ashland, KY United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
The only unpleasant thing about our whole vacation was having to leave.

2 Weeks at our Favorite Getaway

Reviewed on2020-08-04 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This is our place to recharge our batteries, catch up on reading and other personal projects, enjoy the pool, walk the dog through the local scenery, enjoy the beach, of course, and deal with whatever Mother Nature brings - this year the weather was mostly very warm and beautiful; Tropical Storm Isaias arrived a couple of days after we were back home. Definitely looking forward to next summer's visit!
Dear Robert
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of WHALE WATCH WEST!
We are delighted you find this home the place to re-charge each year. See you next summer!

2 Weeks at our Favorite Getaway

Reviewed on2020-08-04 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This is our place to recharge our batteries, catch up on reading and other personal projects, enjoy the pool, walk the dog through the local scenery, enjoy the beach, of course, and deal with whatever Mother Nature brings - this year the weather was mostly very warm and beautiful; Tropical Storm Isaias arrived a couple of days after we were back home. Definitely looking forward to next summer's visit!
Dear Robert
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of WHALE WATCH WEST!
We are delighted you find this home the place to re-charge each year. See you next summer!

2 Weeks at our Favorite Getaway

Reviewed on2020-08-04 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This is our place to recharge our batteries, catch up on reading and other personal projects, enjoy the pool, walk the dog through the local scenery, enjoy the beach, of course, and deal with whatever Mother Nature brings - this year the weather was mostly very warm and beautiful; Tropical Storm Isaias arrived a couple of days after we were back home. Definitely looking forward to next summer's visit!
Dear Robert
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of WHALE WATCH WEST!
We are delighted you find this home the place to re-charge each year. See you next summer!

2 Weeks at our Favorite Getaway

Reviewed on2020-08-04 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This is our place to recharge our batteries, catch up on reading and other personal projects, enjoy the pool, walk the dog through the local scenery, enjoy the beach, of course, and deal with whatever Mother Nature brings - this year the weather was mostly very warm and beautiful; Tropical Storm Isaias arrived a couple of days after we were back home. Definitely looking forward to next summer's visit!
Dear Robert
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of WHALE WATCH WEST!
We are delighted you find this home the place to re-charge each year. See you next summer!

Two weeks at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2019-08-22 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our 14th stay at WWW! Gorgeous weather this year!

Two weeks at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2019-08-22 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our 14th stay at WWW! Gorgeous weather this year!

Two weeks at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2019-08-22 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our 14th stay at WWW! Gorgeous weather this year!

Two weeks at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2019-08-22 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our 14th stay at WWW! Gorgeous weather this year!

horrible mold smell

Reviewed on2019-07-04 by from Dallas, PA United States
3
Services from rental manager
2
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
1
the location was great, we would've booked again for next year however the smell of mold in the basement and the first floor - the floor with the bedrooms - was so awful i honestly think i was ill from it the second day. also, it must be the structure of the house, but you can feel the house moving. especially when you are in the bedrooms and someone is walking upstairs, the house kind of sways. the house was not super clean, both bathrooms had hair in the shower upon arrival.

Second time at whale watch!

Reviewed on2018-10-31 by from Newstead, NY Unknown
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
This is the second time we have stayed at whale watch! We love corolla and the location of this house is perfect. Can’t wait to come back next year.
Donald,
Thank you for the lovely review. We are delighted that you and your family love staying in WH971 WHALE WATCH WEST! Corolla is one of the best locations the OBX has to offer! We can't wait to see you and your family again next year!
Thank You,
Your Carolina Shores Family.

Second time at whale watch!

Reviewed on2018-10-31 by from Amherst, NY United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
This is the second time we have stayed at whale watch! We love corolla and the location of this house is perfect. Can’t wait to come back next year.
Donald,
Thank you for the lovely review. We are delighted that you and your family love staying in WH971 WHALE WATCH WEST! Corolla is one of the best locations the OBX has to offer! We can't wait to see you and your family again next year!
Thank You,
Your Carolina Shores Family.

Great vacation experience

Reviewed on2018-08-28 by from Newark, DE United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Excellent

Great vacation experience

Reviewed on2018-08-28 by from Landenberg, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Excellent

Relaxing at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2018-08-21 by from Hampton, VA United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Our 13th stay at WWW for relaxing and renewal! This summer's stay was memorable for the rain and flooding, but the pretty days were gorgeous, and the view remained interesting as always, whatever the weather. We enjoyed the wildlife, too, as well as the pool, weather permitting.

Relaxing at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2018-08-21 by from Hampton, VA United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Our 13th stay at WWW for relaxing and renewal! This summer's stay was memorable for the rain and flooding, but the pretty days were gorgeous, and the view remained interesting as always, whatever the weather. We enjoyed the wildlife, too, as well as the pool, weather permitting.

Relaxing at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2018-08-21 by from Hampton, VA United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Our 13th stay at WWW for relaxing and renewal! This summer's stay was memorable for the rain and flooding, but the pretty days were gorgeous, and the view remained interesting as always, whatever the weather. We enjoyed the wildlife, too, as well as the pool, weather permitting.

Relaxing at Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2018-08-21 by from Hampton, VA United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
Our 13th stay at WWW for relaxing and renewal! This summer's stay was memorable for the rain and flooding, but the pretty days were gorgeous, and the view remained interesting as always, whatever the weather. We enjoyed the wildlife, too, as well as the pool, weather permitting.

Great Home and Great Location!

Reviewed on2018-08-07 by from Boston, MA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had a wonderful experience at Whale Watch West. The location is fantastic - steps to the beach. The pool and hot tub are great amenities. We had a great time here and enjoyed our stay.

Great time at whale watch west.

Reviewed on2018-07-17 by from Canal Winchester, OH United States
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
As in other years we enjoyed every second of the two weeks we stayed.

Great time at whale watch west.

Reviewed on2018-07-17 by from Canal Winchester, OH United States
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
As in other years we enjoyed every second of the two weeks we stayed.

Our favorite home-away-from-home!

Reviewed on2018-07-05 by from Bethlehem, PA United States of America
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We had an awesome time! We've stayed at Whale Watch West many times and it never disappoints. The view of the ocean from the dining table or the deck ensured a relaxing meal or beverage. The pool was a perfect break from the beach. We were a very easy distance to all our favorite restaurants and activities at the Currituck Lighthouse, Corolla Light, and Timbuck II.

A Great Vacation!

Reviewed on2017-09-21 by from Amherst, NY United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
My wife and I stayed at Whale Watch West from Sept 9th to the 17th. first off it is in a perfect location, steps from the boardwalk that leads to the beach! The property has a wonderful set up and an excellent pool and hot tub. Corolla at this time of year is wonderful. We were close to everything we wanted to do and see and didn't have to fight the tourist lines. When we arrived at the property we were able to tell that the owners are making improvements and updates to the property, they have replaced all the windows and are painting and siding the exterior and the A/C units looked new. I only have two critiques, first is that the property needed a solid day of landscaping, dead trees trimmed, bushes pruned, etc. Second is, and I know this could be very hard with all the in and out of renters, but the outside activity equipment could be organized better in the first floor closets. Other than these two minor issues my wife and I loved This property and can't wait to book again in the future! Thank you for an awesome vacation!
Donald,
Thank you so much for your review! The homeowner has put forth a lot of effort to improve your stay as well as other visitors that come to WHALE WATCH WEST! We will be sure to pass along your nice thoughts to the owner as well as the couple of items you mentioned so they can be addressed in the near future.
We hope to see you again in 2018!

A Great Vacation!

Reviewed on2017-09-21 by from Newstead, NY Unknown
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
My wife and I stayed at Whale Watch West from Sept 9th to the 17th. first off it is in a perfect location, steps from the boardwalk that leads to the beach! The property has a wonderful set up and an excellent pool and hot tub. Corolla at this time of year is wonderful. We were close to everything we wanted to do and see and didn't have to fight the tourist lines. When we arrived at the property we were able to tell that the owners are making improvements and updates to the property, they have replaced all the windows and are painting and siding the exterior and the A/C units looked new. I only have two critiques, first is that the property needed a solid day of landscaping, dead trees trimmed, bushes pruned, etc. Second is, and I know this could be very hard with all the in and out of renters, but the outside activity equipment could be organized better in the first floor closets. Other than these two minor issues my wife and I loved This property and can't wait to book again in the future! Thank you for an awesome vacation!
Donald,
Thank you so much for your review! The homeowner has put forth a lot of effort to improve your stay as well as other visitors that come to WHALE WATCH WEST! We will be sure to pass along your nice thoughts to the owner as well as the couple of items you mentioned so they can be addressed in the near future.
We hope to see you again in 2018!

Dream Vacation

Reviewed on2017-08-30 by from Aston, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Wonderful house located close to the beach with ocean views. Comfortable, clean and no other houses on top of you. Pet friendly. 3 couples shared it and it was perfect. HIghly recommend.
Bonnie, Thanking you for the glowing review of our property WH971 WHALE WATCH WEST. We love that this home is not right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. We love the amazing Ocean views from this home too. We look forward to seeing you in 2018! Thank you Carolina Shores

Gorgeous views steps away from the Ocean

Reviewed on2017-08-22 by from Oak Ridge, NJ United States
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
3
Beautiful views steps away from the Ocean. The pool and hot tub are wonderful to come back to. The house is Nicely formatted with 2 living rooms. I would suggest another tv for the second living area.

Grandles Visit the Whale

Reviewed on2017-08-08 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our 11th summer spending 2 weeks visiting the Whale. We love the house, the layout, the views, the pool, and the proximity to the beach.<br/>See you next year.

Grandles Visit the Whale

Reviewed on2017-08-08 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our 11th summer spending 2 weeks visiting the Whale. We love the house, the layout, the views, the pool, and the proximity to the beach.<br/>See you next year.

Grandles Visit the Whale

Reviewed on2017-08-08 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our 11th summer spending 2 weeks visiting the Whale. We love the house, the layout, the views, the pool, and the proximity to the beach.<br/>See you next year.

Grandles Visit the Whale

Reviewed on2017-08-08 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Our 11th summer spending 2 weeks visiting the Whale. We love the house, the layout, the views, the pool, and the proximity to the beach.<br/>See you next year.

Our favorite getaway place

Reviewed on2016-08-23 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Our 11th year at Whale Watch West; we'll be back again next year!<br/>
Dear Bob,
Thank you for taking the time to review WHALE WATCH WEST!
I'm certain, after 11 years, you had a wonderful time!
We'll see you in year 12.

Our favorite getaway place

Reviewed on2016-08-23 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Our 11th year at Whale Watch West; we'll be back again next year!<br/>
Dear Bob,
Thank you for taking the time to review WHALE WATCH WEST!
I'm certain, after 11 years, you had a wonderful time!
We'll see you in year 12.

Our favorite getaway place

Reviewed on2016-08-23 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Our 11th year at Whale Watch West; we'll be back again next year!<br/>
Dear Bob,
Thank you for taking the time to review WHALE WATCH WEST!
I'm certain, after 11 years, you had a wonderful time!
We'll see you in year 12.

Our favorite getaway place

Reviewed on2016-08-23 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Our 11th year at Whale Watch West; we'll be back again next year!<br/>
Dear Bob,
Thank you for taking the time to review WHALE WATCH WEST!
I'm certain, after 11 years, you had a wonderful time!
We'll see you in year 12.

Whale Watch West

Reviewed on2015-09-07 by from Henrico, Va United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
3
Second year renting this house. We had a great time.
Dear Dennis,
We are pleased to hear you had a great time!
Carolina Shores Vacation Rentals hopes to see you again next year for your third time here!

Our annual chance to run away from home

Reviewed on2015-08-05 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Goofing off, scenery, room for visiting friends and family, good food, aaahhhh!
Dear Bob,
It is great to read about how much you enjoyed your vacation at WHALE WATCH WEST!
This is a super popular home with a great private pool which everyone just loves.
We look forward to seeing you again next summer.

Our annual chance to run away from home

Reviewed on2015-08-05 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Goofing off, scenery, room for visiting friends and family, good food, aaahhhh!
Dear Bob,
It is great to read about how much you enjoyed your vacation at WHALE WATCH WEST!
This is a super popular home with a great private pool which everyone just loves.
We look forward to seeing you again next summer.

Our annual chance to run away from home

Reviewed on2015-08-05 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Goofing off, scenery, room for visiting friends and family, good food, aaahhhh!
Dear Bob,
It is great to read about how much you enjoyed your vacation at WHALE WATCH WEST!
This is a super popular home with a great private pool which everyone just loves.
We look forward to seeing you again next summer.

Our annual chance to run away from home

Reviewed on2015-08-05 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Goofing off, scenery, room for visiting friends and family, good food, aaahhhh!
Dear Bob,
It is great to read about how much you enjoyed your vacation at WHALE WATCH WEST!
This is a super popular home with a great private pool which everyone just loves.
We look forward to seeing you again next summer.

A ruined vacation :-(

Reviewed on2015-06-23 by from Salem, VA United States
1
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
2
Our second full day in the house the A/C went out upstairs and the temperature inside the house reached 90 degrees. The next day 96 degrees inside the house. The HVAC tech said the unit was way too inefficient for the home and made it sound like the owners had been putting off having it replaced for a while. Rental company finally agreed to move us out of the house after we made several phone calls (A/C was out in the upstairs of that home too! That's another story) Very frustrating "vacation". The house needs a lot of updating and work. The gutter on the main deck was partially broken off and was lying on the floor of the deck. Water damage stains on the carpet in one of the bedrooms. The two smaller deck railings felt very loose and unsafe.I'm not the type to write negative reviews but I would never suggest this home to anyone!
Dear Leigh Ann,
We sincerely apologize for the HVAC issues you had to deal with. The unseasonable temperatures took their toll on many a/c units on the beach during the same week.
We have already shared your concerns with the homeowner who is addressing them already.

Home away from home

Reviewed on2014-07-17 by from Canal Winchester, OH United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
Love this house and it's location. We come here every summer and it feels like we are coming home when we arrive.

Home away from home

Reviewed on2014-07-17 by from Canal Winchester, OH United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
Love this house and it's location. We come here every summer and it feels like we are coming home when we arrive.

Timing is Everything

Reviewed on2014-07-07 by from Goode, VA United States
3
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
3
Location
1
Property condition
3
We arrived after dark and took approx 20 min drivng around looking for the house based on the directions we received. The directions were old, and told us to turn onto a street that no longered existed. This didn't seem to be a big deal until Monday morning when the constructions crews starting working before 8am on the former street that was becoming a walk way. The best weekday morning was when major thunderstorms hit the area around 6am and delayed the workers start till 10. For 20 years I have gladly driven past VA Beach to enjoy the peace and quiet of Corolla. This year seemed like a wasted 2 hours each way. The house was fine, but getting older. The pictures are deceiving due to the volleyball/horseshoe area now being a driveway.

Great time

Reviewed on2014-06-23 by from Henrico, Va United States
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Nice house and very convenient access to the beach. Only one issue. We had paid for an early check in and when I checked in around 1pm I was told that the house was not ready and they would call me. Around 1:30pm I went back and checked and it was still not ready. When I mentioned I paid for the early check-in, they said "Oh, here are your keys we cannot hold it any longer." You need to make sure the individuals check to see who has early entry. Anyway, overall it was a good vacation.

Martin Family

Reviewed on2013-08-08 by from Stephens City, VA United States
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
3
The location of the house is perfect for morning and evening walks, and getting to the beach. The inside appears dated and there was ALOT of long, white pet hair all over the house. With a 1 yr old on the floor, this was a HUGE problem, not to mention every time you got ready to go out, you couldn't sit down on anything. The pool and hot tub are ideal, but there was a lot of foam in the hot tub when you turned on the jets. We cooked in every evening ... a few larger casserole/baking dishes would be helpful, and with 4 adults and 3 children, one fridge was not enough. We were keeping things cold in coolers and buying ice. I can't say I wouldn't stay here again, but I would hope for some improvements before hand.

Two weeks of recreational goofing off

Reviewed on2013-07-31 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
This was our 8th stay at the Whale. Love the location and the views.

Two weeks of recreational goofing off

Reviewed on2013-07-31 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
This was our 8th stay at the Whale. Love the location and the views.

Two weeks of recreational goofing off

Reviewed on2013-07-31 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
This was our 8th stay at the Whale. Love the location and the views.

Two weeks of recreational goofing off

Reviewed on2013-07-31 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
This was our 8th stay at the Whale. Love the location and the views.

TOWNLEY REUNION

Reviewed on2013-07-29 by from Canal Winchester, OH United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3
WE HAVE STAYED AT WHALEWATCH FOR MOANY YEARS AND ALWAS ENJOY OUR STAY. THE COTTAGE WORKS FOR US AND OUR GROUP. THE OWNER KEEPS UPDATING THE COTTAGE AS SHE CAN. WE WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR!

Our Favorite Summer Place

Reviewed on2013-07-17 by from Richmond, Virginia United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This house is our very favorite place to be in the summer! We've been renting this house for years and always look forward to coming back. Such a close walk to the beach. We bring our sweet Lab to join us to have fun in the sun!

Love this property!

Reviewed on2012-09-17 by from Richmond, Virginia United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We've been renting this house for several years and make it a point to come twice during the summer. The property management team is excellent, very helpful and always on top of things. The house itself is perfectly situated to the beach and we love being able to bring our beloved Lab with us.

Clean house, great location

Reviewed on2012-08-27 by from Silver Spring, MD United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3
This house was perfect for two families with kids. Very clean, nicely maintained pool and hot tub. And the location is fantastic - one street from the beach.

summer get away

Reviewed on2012-08-14 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
relaxing, great weather

summer get away

Reviewed on2012-08-14 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
relaxing, great weather

summer get away

Reviewed on2012-08-14 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
relaxing, great weather

summer get away

Reviewed on2012-08-14 by from Hampton, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
relaxing, great weather

Great Location!

Reviewed on2012-08-08 by from N Versailles, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
This was our first time renting a home in Corolla, and we were very pleased. The location to the beach was perfect, just a short walk away, and also very close to the Timbuk II plaza - just about a 5minute drive down the road.<br/><br/>For being a pet-friendly home, the interior was overall in very good condition. We fit 5 adults, three children (under 11) and two small dogs very comfortably.<br/><br/>My only slight complaint would be that there were several lighbulbs burnt-out, and the pool and hot tub didn't appear to have been vacummed before we arrived, as there was sand in both.<br/><br/>Other than those two minor issues, we had an excellent stay in this property and would definitely recommend it!

loved it!!!

Reviewed on2012-07-16 by from Canal Winchester, OH United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
As I told Paula the house was cleaned better than all of the 30 years we have been renting. We enjoyed every second.

We love this home. It's perfect for us!

Reviewed on2012-07-02 by from Richmond, Virginia United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Perfect. We love this home. It has everything we need and want...1/2 block to the ocean, a private pool, we can take our beloved yellow lab Cooper with us. We'll be back in September for 2 weeks!

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