Title: WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! Holiday home with a hot tub, steps from Outer Banks Beaches ## Photo gallery for WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674600/21674568/w1999h1332x1y1-a132176f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674600/21674568/w2000h1332x0y1-daf0ffee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674600/21674568/w1999h1332x1y1-f6464454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674600/21674568/79a19bab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! (Corolla)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21674600/21674568/w2000h1332x0y1-61eb88db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Whale Watch West, where relaxation and rejuvenation await. Unwind in the 6-person hot tub, bask on awesome decks with sun or shade options, and enjoy panoramic ocean views from this beachside haven. With a cozy living area for socializing and entertainment via TV or games, this home is perfect for families – even Fido’s invited. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102019 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! 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 Two decks- West and South Mid Level: Northeast Bedroom with Queen with screened porch access Northwest Bedroom with Twins Full Hall Bath Southeast Bedroom with Queen with screened porch access Southwest Bedroom with Dou-bunk and a twin Full Hall Bath Laundry Closet with Washer and Dryer Sitting Room Screened porch and entrance steps/deck Ground Level: Outside Shower Fish Cleaning Table Storage Entry 2026 Pool Dates are April 25th to October 17th. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Golf - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Unit size: 2,019 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69670000/69664900/69664830/ab986840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### E-SEA-LIVIN' Oceanside Coastal Cottage in Corolla, 4 min walk to the beach! 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as 1573-57260 WH971 Whale Watch West ## About the area Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla, is home to this holiday home. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whalehead 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 Nor'Banks Sailing are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and whale watching. [Visit our Corolla travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corolla.dx180789) [View more Holiday homes in Corolla](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Corolla-Private-Holiday-Homes.d180789-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.35176%2C-75.81954&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vcjLSf8P8kr6KkCF314ohMCCEz4=) Corolla, NC ### What's nearby - ![Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635979819890/d4d3d06b-150f-4f8e-be50-d3e0455542b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Corolla Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Aerial view of Currituck Beach Lighthouse on an island surrounded by lush green trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6298980/2c571927-5fe1-42bc-8b19-e216decac51f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Currituck Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![City Riga, Latvia. Brown horse and nature in air museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299353/adf5f5ea-9640-460f-9dc6-2cb9d9397cbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wild Horse Museum 5 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Whale Head Bay 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Currituck Outer Banks Visitor's Center 9 min drive \- 7.0 miles ### Getting around - Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - Dunkin' 4 min drive - Lighthouse Bagels 4 min drive - Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill 5 min drive - Salty Rim 6 min drive - Bernie’s Brother 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! have a pool? ### Is WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly!? ### What time is check-in at WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly!? ### What time is check-out at WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly!? ### Where is WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## WH971- Oceanside, 4 Bedrooms, Private Swimming Pool, Hot Tub & Dog Friendly! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal W. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House is definitely older but very quaint and a really unique design. Has a cabin feel to it that we liked. It had everything we needed for a really nice vacation. . The house is very close to the beach with a view if the ocean so you can watch the sunrise from the deck. The only less positive comment is that you have to pick up the key code ar the Duck office no earlier than your check-in time. So, with weekend traffic it means another 45 minutes to an hour before you can actually get in the house. It would make more sense to just text the key code so you don’t have to stop in Duck. Otherwise everything was great. ##### Crystal W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy B. 29 Sept 2023 #### Great Week at Whale Watch West Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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. ##### Kathy B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 8 Oct 2024 #### Our 8th time at Whale Watch West. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The area is amazing. The house is conveniently located. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert (Rob) O. 3 Sept 2024 #### Another great stay at WWW Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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. ##### Robert (Rob) O. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert (Rob) O. 6 Sept 2023 #### Nice private yard/pool area Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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. ##### Robert (Rob) O. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Kiersten K. 30 Aug 2023 #### 4th time staying here. Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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. ##### Kiersten K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 9 Aug 2023 #### Rest and Relaxation for 2 weeks at Whale Watch West Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 2 weeks of lovely weather and a short visit from sister and brother-in-law. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike P. 6 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for our crew, short walk to the beach, nice Pool! We had a great week at Whale Watch, can't wait to return! ##### Mike P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittney S. 19 Jul 2023 #### Great Family Vacation Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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. ##### Brittney S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Medford, NJ 5 Oct 2021 #### Perfect week! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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. 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! ##### A guest from Medford, NJ This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 23 Aug 2016 #### Whalewatch West Review Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented for 50 years on the Outer Banks. This experience was average in comparison to past rentals. Some minor and major improvements are needed.There are urine stains on the top floor and steps. The furniture is extremely dated. The overall cleanliness inside was almost below average. Coffee pot small and broken. Plumbing leaking under carport and house from bathrooms. Pool gate was dragging on hinges. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 12 Oct 2022 #### Original Corolla charm. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kiersten K. 5 Oct 2022 #### 3rd time staying here Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful view. Very close to ocean. House could use some updated furniture and lights. Beds are comfy. Love that it is dog friendly. ##### Kiersten K. ### 8/10 Good #### Jason P. 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Value, But Don't Expect Luxury I will attempt to be fair and objective without injecting opinion here, based on categories that most people look at.... 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). 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. 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 probably 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. If you're a lady wanting to do makeup that would probably be a challenge 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. I'll never understand why it is NOT building code in some areas to require bathroom fans for ventilation of the humidity caused by showers, which ultimately causes mold. This is one such place - no bathroom fans to vent the humidity. Other than this, there were 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 floor is way out of level, cabinetry is hurting pretty bad...etc, etc. Overall though, excellent good value and I do recommend if this is very important to you. ##### Jason P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 26 Oct 2021 #### 5th time at Whale Watch West Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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! ### 8/10 Good #### alana h. 29 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Famcation 2021 Ok, where to start? Umm… there are lots of things I like about this property, but I want to mention a few things that could be problematic to others. There are lots of stairs to this property and the beach, which isn’t a problem for me, but it was a little hard on the elderly family members. The week was really hot! You have to watch out for the upper deck, as the coating gets crazy hot! There were some things not in working order, but we’re resolved before we left. The photos and description on here are not updated. The pool was AMAZING!!!! After a hot day at the beach, I enjoyed relaxing in the cool pool. Made friends with a fox and got to see turtles hatch on the beach! ##### alana h. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 24 Aug 2021 #### Home Away from Home at Whale Watch West! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda G. 14 Jul 2021 #### Wonderful Weeks at Whale Watch West Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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. ##### Linda G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stasia R. 16 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you could want in a beach house! House was spacious and clean. Beds were comfy. We found beach chairs and toys, plus a pack-and-play for the baby. The beach was a three minute walk. Pool was clean with surrounding chairs. We loved the house! ##### Stasia R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy D. 2 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had no complaints, we loved the place! From booking to checkout was simple and everyone I dealt with was helpful and pleasant. We truly had a relaxing vacation. The house was everything we could have asked for, and the location was perfect! ##### Tammy D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. 14 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our week! Lovely ##### Lisa M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### angela b., Maiden, NC 30 Sept 2020 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location & Amenities Location to the beach and Corolla is super convenient (although, be aware that at high tide there is little to no beach in this area). The layout of the house is great for two couples or families. All the amenities are a great addition and make this a super place to stay. ##### angela b. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 4 Aug 2020 #### 2 Weeks at our Favorite Getaway Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 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! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert P. 17 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The house was convenient to the beach. It had all the amenities you could ask for. We did not want to leave. ##### Robert P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 23 Aug 2019 #### Two weeks at Whale Watch West Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 14th stay at WWW! Gorgeous weather this year! ---