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WH974- Cactus Flower

4 BR
2 BA
10 Guests
Oceanside
Whalehead Beach
Corolla
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Scenic views, endless fun, stylish living and a Private Pool are just a vacation away at Cactus Flower.

This home’s classic coastal vibe, excellent amenities, and Oceanside location are the perfect elements for a fantastic vacation. Made for entertaining, the ground level provides horseshoes, basketball hoop, children's swings and a solar heated private pool with pool volleyball, whatever activity you plan, this home is sure to please the entire family!

Family time is best spent on the Mid-Level; an airy great room equipped with a 47" flat-screen HDTV, dining area for eight and a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. All bedrooms are located on this floor and equipped with a flat screen TV for your enjoyment. The outside deck is furnished and also comes with a carpeted screened porch with table and chairs for outdoor dining.

The top-level den is a relaxing getaway with Ocean views and TV/DVD/VCR.

Whether you’re indoors or out, you’ll experience a top-notch Outer Banks experience at Cactus Flower where seaside memories await you!

Property Bedding: 3 Queens, 2 Bunk Sets

Ground Level:
Outside amenities include horseshoes, basketball hoop, and children's swings
Charcoal grill
Outside shower and Changing Area!
The fully gated16x30 solar heated private pool w/ pool volleyball

Mid Level:
2 Queen Bedrooms with TV/DVDs
Bedroom with 2 Bunk Sets and TV/DVD
Full hall bathroom
Queen Master Bedroom with TV/DVD
Great room with 47" flat-screen HDTV/DVD/VCR, stereo/CD
Kitchen with counter seating 4
Dining room seating 8
Carpeted screened porch with table and chairs for outdoor dining
Laundry area.

Top Level:
Den with TV/DVD/VCR and ocean views.

2025 Pool Date April 19th to October 17th.

Amenities

Check-In Day

  • Sunday

Subdivision

  • Whalehead Beach

Area

  • Oceanside

General

  • Central Air and Heat
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Ironing Board
  • Iron
  • Alarm Clocks
  • Telephone
  • Porta-Crib
  • Pack-N-Play
  • Baby Stroller
  • Breakfast Bar

Guest Linens

  • Sheets and Towels Provided
  • Free Beds Made

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

Dining

  • Highchair
  • Booster Seat

Entertainment

  • Cable TV
  • Expanded Cable
  • 5 TVs
  • 3 Blu-Ray Players
  • 2 DVDs
  • VCR
  • Board Games
  • Video Library

Internet

  • WiFi Internet Access

Pools/Spas

  • Private Pool
  • Private Pool (Solar-Heated)
  • Pool Furniture provided

Outdoor

  • Sun Decks
  • Screened-In Porch
  • Park Grill
  • Enclosed Outside Shower
  • Fish Cleaning Table
  • Parking for 4 Vehicles
  • Outdoor Dressing Room
  • Picnic Table
  • Children's Swing/Play Set

Onsite Equipment

  • Basketball Goal
  • Horseshoes
  • Beach Chairs

Suitability

  • pets considered
  • Non-Smoking Only

Distance To Beach

  • 200 Yards to the Beach

Availability

Age 18 and under.

Location

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Rates

DatesWeekly
07/06/2025 - 07/12/2025$3,677
07/13/2025 - 07/19/2025$3,677
07/20/2025 - 07/26/2025$3,677
07/27/2025 - 08/02/2025$3,677
08/03/2025 - 08/09/2025$3,012
08/10/2025 - 08/16/2025$2,403
08/17/2025 - 08/23/2025$1,731
08/24/2025 - 08/30/2025$1,528
08/31/2025 - 09/06/2025$1,528
09/07/2025 - 09/13/2025$1,528
09/14/2025 - 09/20/2025$1,437
09/21/2025 - 09/27/2025$1,437
09/28/2025 - 10/04/2025$1,437
10/05/2025 - 10/11/2025$1,437
10/12/2025 - 10/18/2025$1,437
10/19/2025 - 01/03/2026$1,437

Reviews

Perfect spot!

Reviewed on2025-06-16 by from Smithmill, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
4
Property condition
5
Great vacation! Everything was perfect!

Fantastic property

Reviewed on2024-08-19 by from Mount airy, MD United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This property was perfect for our group. We had no issues and would recommend to others.

Cactus Flower Summer Vacation

Reviewed on2024-07-25 by from POUGHKEEPSIE, NY United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Another wonderful summer vacation. My family was very happy with the accommodations. Cant wait to come back next year.

Shafer Review

Reviewed on2024-07-15 by from Lancaster, PA United States
4
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Overall, we enjoyed our stay as the house was clean upon arrival. The house was very close to the beach access boardwalk path which was great. We enjoyed the pool and that it was solar heated. We did discover a couple days in that the washer wasn’t working and while we got in touch with maintenance right away, we had to call back multiple times the next day as maintenance never arrived. We finally spoke with reservations that got a guy out to look at the washer. He got it to work but said it needed a new piece to get it to work properly. It might be a good idea for the owner to get a new washer as we heard other renters had issues as well. Additionally, the couch was very worn and probably needs replaced as well. Like I said, we did have a great time and would consider renting this home again as we loved whalehead, the pool, and close proximity to the beach.

Cactus Flower

Reviewed on2024-06-10 by from Suffolk, VA United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had a great stay at the Cactus Flower a short walk to the beach and the pool was nice. We will go again but they need to replace the mattress in the main bedroom and the tv’s could be larger.

Cactus Flower

Reviewed on2024-06-10 by from Suffolk, VA United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had a great stay at the Cactus Flower a short walk to the beach and the pool was nice. We will go again but they need to replace the mattress in the main bedroom and the tv’s could be larger.

Great house!

Reviewed on2023-09-28 by from N/A, CO United States
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This house was in a great location, just a short walk to the beach. It was very clean and looked just like the pictures. The pool was an added bonus!

Cactus Flower Summer Vacation

Reviewed on2023-08-01 by from POUGHKEEPSIE, NY United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had the best time staying at the Cactus Flower. The pool was perfect after playing at the beach all day. The home is located very close to the Perch Beach access. It is an older home but everything was spotless. We were able to grill outdoors and eat in the screened room. Our dogs loved going on walks to the beach and chasing crabs. Overall, it was a perfect setup for our family, can't wait for next Summer, we are planning for 2 weeks we loved it so much,
Lori,
Thank you for the review.
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay.
I am so pleased to hear the dogs loved the walks and chasing crabs.
I am sure that was as enjoyable to them as for you to watch.
Hope to see you again in the 2024 season.

Cactus Flower Summer Vacation

Reviewed on2023-08-01 by from POUGHKEEPSIE, NY United States
4
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had the best time staying at the Cactus Flower. The pool was perfect after playing at the beach all day. The home is located very close to the Perch Beach access. It is an older home but everything was spotless. We were able to grill outdoors and eat in the screened room. Our dogs loved going on walks to the beach and chasing crabs. Overall, it was a perfect setup for our family, can't wait for next Summer, we are planning for 2 weeks we loved it so much,
Lori,
Thank you for the review.
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay.
I am so pleased to hear the dogs loved the walks and chasing crabs.
I am sure that was as enjoyable to them as for you to watch.
Hope to see you again in the 2024 season.

Rental

Reviewed on2022-10-08 by from Montrose, PA US
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
2
The house decent. We had wifi issues and wasn't able to have WiFi for the week and there were electrical issues and several things that didn't work. But overall it was a decent place to stay. Location was great, pool was amazing.

Jarc Family Vacation

Reviewed on2022-07-19 by from Bay Village, OH United States
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
3
This house was nice...there are lots of good features to it, and it's super close to the beach, which was great. The porches were nice to sit on all though the day, and the pool was cool but clean. We had a great time, but I will tell you that the beds...the beds are ROUGH! My wife and I both had a very rough week of sleep because the beds were so bad. It's disappointing when you can't sleep on vacation! I'd recommend this place, but I would caution the next renters - if you have any trouble with bad beds - don't stay here. Until the owners replace the mattresses, we won't stay here again, it was too difficult.

The cactus flower met all our needs!

Reviewed on2022-07-12 by from Proctorville, OH US
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This was the perfect beach house for us and our 3 great grandchildren. All the bedrooms are on the same floor which was wonderful to have our little ones close and not on another floor. As we are older, not having endless steps was definitely a plus! It was just a short walk to the beach and we loved the private pool! The only negative, the mattresses were not very comfortable.

Wonderful place to stay!!

Reviewed on2022-06-28 by from Lexington, KY United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We had a great week staying at Cactus FLower. The rooms are good size, the house was very clean. The water pressure (and the outdoor shower!!) were great. There are no "extras" in the house (extra towels, seasonings in the kitchen, etc) but it is stocked with kitchen tools. My only thing is that I didn't like that we had to make the beds once we arrived. I had to make 6 beds after driving 13 hours....when charge for a cleaning fee I feel as though that should be included.

Good location, fantastic pool, perfect space for small family

Reviewed on2021-09-21 by from Woodbridge, VA United States
3
Services from rental manager
2
Cleanliness
3
Location
4
Property condition
2
House was great for a small family, pool was perfect for our needs. House was a little outdated with kitchen items but had an ice maker so that was a plus. Beds were hard and not what we expected for a vacation. House was cleaned (besides under the beds- we found many of items to include prescription meds at the foot of the bed) and carpet hasn’t been cleaned in ages- our feet were black within a few minutes. Vents were black from condensation but filters seemed new.

Cactus Flower, location, location, location

Reviewed on2021-08-03 by from Midlothian, VA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
Excellent vacation. Great location, easy walk to the beach. Beautiful pool for our afternoons.

Best Vacation Ever

Reviewed on2021-07-20 by from Clearfield, PA US
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
We would give 5 stars to every category. The property’s general condition,location, and cleanliness were perfect. All of the property management company that we had contact with were very professional. We were able to relax and make great memories.

Nice house with private pool

Reviewed on2021-07-14 by from Mount Laurel, NJ United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Home was clean and close to the beach. What we really enjoyed was the pool which is very private. We have had homes in the past where people walking by could see right into the pool area, but that is not the case with this home. It is a nice home for a small group of people.

Nice house, great location, happy and satisfied

Reviewed on2021-06-22 by from Warrington, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
Overall everything was great. If you plan to cook a lot in the house, keep in mind that there is no gas grill, only charcoal. The skillets are not great, everything sticks to it, cooking eggs was a challenge. And if you are a tea drinker like me, there is no kettle. These are minor things. Overall I recommend. The location is great, ery close to the beach. The pool was nice and clean. And solar heated. The shower downstairs has hot water, so you can wash of the sand after the beach very comfortably. And it's very clean considering that’s pet friendly. You can’t even tell that any pets were ever allowed. A huge plus for a dog owners. Thanks! <br/>

WH974 - Cactus Flower GUEST REVIEW

Reviewed on2020-09-06 by from Fairfax, VA
5

WH974 - Cactus Flower GUEST REVIEW

Reviewed on2020-07-19 by from Charlottesville,, VA
5
We had a great vacation. Thanks

WH974 - Cactus Flower GUEST REVIEW

Reviewed on2020-06-21 by from Chevy Chase, MD
5

3rd time and likely more!

Reviewed on2020-01-16 by from Ringwood, NJ United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
Always a great stay at Cactus Flower - since the mid ‘90s - perfect home for a small gathering.

Cactus Flower

Reviewed on2019-07-27 by from Dewitt, KY United States
2
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
2
Location
2
Property condition
2
The house needs updated bad. The house had an musty ordor. The pool needs painted or something, it looked dirty but I think because it needed painting. Thank the office staff for giving us a roll of paper towels and a roll of toilet paper because they did not furnish us with anything but towels which there was enough but I had to wash. There was a liquid soap dispenser by the kitchen sink but it was empty, the owner could have at least filled the soap dispenser. The only thing that was left outside for our entertainment was beach chairs and 1 basketball and one volley ball. The house was walking distance from the house but I will pick a house with oceanfront the next time. It was really nice to have the pool if it hadn't looked dirty. The pool man came and looked and turned around and left except to ask "What's your dogs name"? This house was just o.k. but I expected more for what I paid! I would not rent it again.

WV Family Beach trip

Reviewed on2019-07-06 by from Summersville, WV United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had a wonderful week in Corolla! We will definitely be back!!

Great Time

Reviewed on2018-09-04 by from Lexington, KY United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
4
We had a great time and really appreciated that there was a private pool. It was neat and clean and not a bad walk to the beach. We had 6 adults and 6 small kids and were able to be comfortable in this space.

Fun filled week in OBX

Reviewed on2018-08-15 by from Tyrone, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
My family and I really enjoyed our time spent at cactus flower! It was a clean home and had everything we could need! Short walk to the beach was also a plus.

Fun filled week in OBX

Reviewed on2018-08-15 by from Tyrone, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
5
My family and I really enjoyed our time spent at cactus flower! It was a clean home and had everything we could need! Short walk to the beach was also a plus.

We enjoyed every minute at Cactus Flower

Reviewed on2018-08-01 by from independence, KY United States of America
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This is the 3rd year we have stayed at Cactus Flower and we absolutely love this property. We love that the bedding was updated. We also enjoyed the solar heated pool and the new beach umbrella.

Review of Cactus Flower

Reviewed on2018-07-03 by from Denver, PA United States
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
2
We had a satisfactory stay at Cactus Flower. However, the pool was not very welcoming as it looked very unclean. There were not any pool cleaning supplies and it did not appear to be appealing to get into. That was one of the main reasons that we chose this property. Also, the home could use much more storage space in the bathrooms. With a single sink in the master bedroom, and the possibility of six people using that sink/bathroom, extra shelving for items and hooks for towels would greatly reduce the stress of this extremely tight space. Also, the coffee pot was not working and luckily there was a spare in the closet, but a better quality brewing system would be a plus. The location of the property was a plus. Owner would benefit from updating this property.

Review of Cactus Flower

Reviewed on2018-07-03 by from Denver, PA United States
3
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
2
Location
5
Property condition
2
We had a satisfactory stay at Cactus Flower. However, the pool was not very welcoming as it looked very unclean. There were not any pool cleaning supplies and it did not appear to be appealing to get into. That was one of the main reasons that we chose this property. Also, the home could use much more storage space in the bathrooms. With a single sink in the master bedroom, and the possibility of six people using that sink/bathroom, extra shelving for items and hooks for towels would greatly reduce the stress of this extremely tight space. Also, the coffee pot was not working and luckily there was a spare in the closet, but a better quality brewing system would be a plus. The location of the property was a plus. Owner would benefit from updating this property.

Wonderful Vacation!!

Reviewed on2017-07-11 by from Somerset, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This was our first time in Corolla and this was the PERFECT house for my small family. There were only 5 of us so we had plenty of room to spread out. It could easily accommodate a few more people though. The pool was fantastic and the walk to the beach was very short. The house looked exactly like the pictures on the website - with the exception of the stove is now upgraded to a flat top - even better! Our only very small complaint was the mattress in the master bedroom. It was too hard/firm for our tastes and my husband and I ended up on the couch a few nights. But the couch is very comfortable. The master bathroom was a little small but manageable. We would definitely consider coming back to this house again sometime.

Amazing Week!!!!

Reviewed on2017-06-29 by from Orwigsburg, PA United States
5
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
From the first minute you walk into the house you know you are at the beach. Everything about this house screams vacation! The pool was nice when it was to late to stay at the beach. the covered porch was a nice from the hot sun. We were sad to leave at the end of our 7 days. Great time and easy walk to the beach. It really is so close to the beach.
Dear Kathleen
Thank you for taking the time to review CACTUS FLOWER. Isn't this just a beautiful home? And so close to the beach as well!
I love the pool area, too. So relaxing and a perfect way to end a day at the beach.
We can't wait to see you again next year

Week at the Beach

Reviewed on2016-07-30 by from Williamsburg , VA United States
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Good location, close beach/shopping/mini-golf etc. ideal for small families - small rooms, not much room in kitchen for groceries etc. Rooms look just like the pictures. Pool was very nice - warm, which was perfect for us.
Dear Keith,
Thank you for choosing to stay at WH974- Cactus Flower and I am glad to hear that your stay with us was a memorable one! We look forward to welcoming you back to the beach in the near future.

Week at the Beach

Reviewed on2016-07-30 by from Centreville, VA United States
3
Services from rental manager
5
Cleanliness
4
Location
5
Property condition
3
Good location, close beach/shopping/mini-golf etc. ideal for small families - small rooms, not much room in kitchen for groceries etc. Rooms look just like the pictures. Pool was very nice - warm, which was perfect for us.
Dear Keith,
Thank you for choosing to stay at WH974- Cactus Flower and I am glad to hear that your stay with us was a memorable one! We look forward to welcoming you back to the beach in the near future.

Fabulous Vacation

Reviewed on2016-06-21 by from Saint Charles, MO United States
5
Services from rental manager
4
Cleanliness
5
Location
5
Property condition
5
This home is no highly fancy vacation rental but it was cozy and had everything we needed and wanted.<br/>I would expect the owners to remodel soon since it is stuck in the 1980's.
Dear Kathleen,
Thank you for taking the time to review CACTUS FLOWER!
I am delighted you had a wonderful stay at this popular OBX vacation home. Clean, comfortable and close to the beach!

Whalehead fun

Reviewed on2016-06-21 by from Salisbury, MD United States
4
Services from rental manager
3
Cleanliness
3
Location
5
Property condition
4
The weather for the week was perfect. The house was a little small (only 2 bathrooms) but other than that it was very nice. Didn't have neighbors right on top of you and the horseshoes, basketball and volleyball were loads of fun! I wouldn't say it has direct beach access. It is a walk to the beach.
Dear Jane,
Delighted you had such a great stay at CACTUS FLOWER! The direct beach access, from Perch Street, is just one home away making this a one in a million OBX vacation home!
I bet you loved the private pool and "extra" fully equipped kitchen too.
All of us can't wait to see you again real soon! Hey, how about returning this fall?

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