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Escape to Crab A Cold One, a serene California Contemporary retreat in Whalehead Beach. Unwind in total privacy with an inground pool and hot tub or challenge friends to games of basketball, horseshoes, and cornhole. Inside this spacious haven find a game room with pool table and fooseball table plus hang out spaces for relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms2600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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About this property

Private Whalehead Beach Retreat - Pool, Hot Tub & 5-Minute Walk to the Ocean!

  • Escape to Crab A Cold One, a beautifully appointed California Contemporary home tucked away on a private 100’ x 200’ homesite in the heart of Whalehead Beach. Surrounded by mature coastal pines and natural maritime forest on three sides, this private Corolla getaway offers the perfect balance of tranquility, comfort, and convenience — all just a 5-minute walk to the beach.
    Designed for elevated coastal living, this spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features multiple gathering spaces, outdoor amenities, and thoughtful touches throughout for unforgettable family vacations and beach getaways.

    Outdoor Living

    Step into your own secluded outdoor oasis featuring:
    • Private in-ground pool
    • Outdoor shower
    • Hot tub under the stars
    • Outdoor lounging/seating areas
    • Outdoor dining deck
    • Basketball hoop
    • Cornhole & horseshoes

    Whether you're returning from the beach or enjoying a quiet evening poolside, the property offers the privacy and space to truly unwind.
    Spacious, Multi-Level Interior
    Thoughtfully designed for families and groups, the home offers room to gather and create memories.

    Ground Level Entertainment Spaces

    • Game room with foosball and pool table with ping pong topper
    • Separate media/lounge room with 65" Smart TV and full size sleeper sofa
    • Full bath

    Mid-Level: 4 Bedrooms

    • Private King with an ensuite and private deck access
    • Additional King bedroom
    • Queen bedroom with Twin XL trundle
    • Full-over-Full bunk room
    • Full bathroom

    Main Living Level

    The top-level great room features an open-concept layout with vaulted ceilings, natural light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

    The fully equipped kitchen includes extras such as:

    • Keurig & Drip Coffee Makers
    • Air fryer
    • Toaster
    • Crockpot
    • Blender
    • Griddle
    • Ice cream maker

    Step outside to the dining deck — perfect for morning coffee among the pines or sunset dinners after a day at the beach.

    Loft & Terrace
    A cozy loft lounge with Smart TV and full size sleeper sofa opens onto an upper terrace with additional outdoor seating, creating another inviting space to relax and recharge.

    Prime Corolla Location

    Perfectly situated near Corolla’s most sought-after attractions:
    • Whalehead Club
    • Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    • Historic Corolla Village
    • Nature trails and 4WD beaches of Carova to see the Wild Horses
    • Shopping, dining, and grocery stores at Tim Buck II and Monteray Plaza

    Additional Details
    • 5-minute walk to Sturgeon beach access with lifeguard
    • Beach chairs & umbrella
    • Cooler & beach bag
    • Beach toys
    • Welcoming gift
    • Propane & charcoal grill
    • Outdoor front door camera
    • No parties allowed
    • Must be 25 to rent
    • Sunday-to-Sunday rental

    Sleeping Arrangements:
    2 Kings | 1 Queen + Twin XL Trundle | 1 Full-over-Full Bunk | 2 Sleeper Sofa

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Cleaning. Please leave the property tidy. All dishes washed and put away, all food removed from the Refrigerators
All trash removed from the home, all beds stripped of sheets and pillowcases only, and comforters and shams put back on all beds, floors swept, and BBQ grill cleaned prior to departure.
Bed linens put back in the container and left on the front steps. Turn off all lights when you leave, leave thermostats at 72.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Whalehead Beach, a neighbourhood in Corolla, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Corolla Adventure Golf and Bumper Cars. Visit our Corolla travel guide
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Corolla, NC

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of Currituck Beach Lighthouse on an island surrounded by lush green trees
    Currituck Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    Currituck Beach Lighthouse
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Beachfront real estate in Corolla Beach North Carolina outer banks
    Corolla Beach
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Whale Head Bay
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Whalehead
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.)
    126 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sun Fish Grill
    6 min drive
  • Northern Lights Bakery
    18 min walk
  • The Kind Cup
    3 min drive
  • Uncle Ike's Sandbar & Grill
    17 min walk
  • Salty Rim
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Whalehead Beach Retreat - Pool, Hot Tub & 5-Minute Walk to the Ocean! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private Whalehead Beach Retreat - Pool, Hot Tub & 5-Minute Walk to the Ocean! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Private Whalehead Beach Retreat - Pool, Hot Tub & 5-Minute Walk to the Ocean!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Whalehead Beach Retreat - Pool, Hot Tub & 5-Minute Walk to the Ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Whalehead Beach Retreat - Pool, Hot Tub & 5-Minute Walk to the Ocean!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Whalehead Beach Retreat - Pool, Hot Tub & 5-Minute Walk to the Ocean! located?

Located in Whalehead Beach, this family-friendly Corolla holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Corolla Beach and Currituck Beach. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education and Whale Head Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Private Whalehead Beach Retreat - Pool, Hot Tub & 5-Minute Walk to the Ocean! Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well worth the wait!

Clean, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This is house is near everything. Plenty of things to do and see. Close walk to the beach. The house was clean, everything worked. The owners communicated and had everything ready for us. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved OBX

John and Mary were wonderful to rent from. Their communication about everything we needed to know about the property was top notch. The rental itself was the perfect location. The kitchen had everything we needed. I was glad I read previous renters reviews so we knew to bring kitchen, bath and pool/beach towels. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Vacation

Loved this house. Everything exactly as stated. Would definitely recommend. We really enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Very clean and clear water. Our 4 and 2.5 year olds loved the bunk bed room! Close walk to beach. 2 wagons, several beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Don’t forget to pack towels. Food Lion very close and prices are great! Kitchen had everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Really well stocked rental. Had like 6 beach chairs, beach wagon, sand bucket/shovel, 2 stock pots to boil crab, kitchen towels, dish soap, keurig coffee pods, Tupperware, some hand soap. Don’t forget to bring bath towels and beach towels. It was an easy flat walk to the beach just a couple of blocks away, most of which is on a path and not a road. Wagon can easily make it all the way to the dune steps and many people leave their wagons parked there. Lots to do in the house. Pool table, Board games, foosball Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was a breeze, kitchen fully stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice vacation. House is well prepared for your stay. *bring bath and hand towels
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great stay

We had an amazing time staying at property. Check in was so easy and host were easy to communicate with and always willing to help. Amenities were amazing including the beach wagon. It was very difficult to get my kids to do something other then swim in the inground pool. The beach wasnt too far of a walk to get it. We loved staying here!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, private beach house. We had a group family of 10 with plenty of room. No issues with house or appliances. Nice location to beach. We would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time

House was located on private wooden lot, kids had plenty activity at the house, short walk or drive to beach parking lot, no crowds very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graet Rental

We had a great time, owners were great to deal with. Also had a supply fan go out in an air handler during our stay and it was fixed that night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get a way

Perfect size house for a family. It was my husband and I and our 2 teen daughters and one of our daughter's friends. The house was clean, and stocked with nessessities. Pool was relaxing and the kids loved the hot tub. Highly reccomend this house. Decent location to walk or take a quick drive to the beach that has free parking. We had a wonderful week, no complaints at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kierston S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and just what we needed with the pool, hot tub, and close beach access. Communication with the owners from start to finish was great! Thank you for sharing your home! Only issue I noticed is the upstairs stair area, it’s very easy for them to fall through and down the stairs. (Maybe not a house for toddlers that want to explore everything)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation!

This house was perfect for our family vacation. Although we had rain for a few days, we stayed busy with the foosball table and ping pong in the game room. Once the sun appeared, we had a 5 minute walk to the beach and a beautiful pool to enjoy. We had a minor issue with the dishwasher, and John had someone there almost immediately to take care of it. Thanks for the wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing short of amazing

The owners were in contact with us before the trip even started to give us advice on how to avoid a toll road to save us money. We arrived to an amazing house that was immaculate inside. A private pool, a private, hot tub, basketball court, ping pong table, a pool table, a foosball table, and a horseshoe pit to keep everyone busy when we weren’t at the beach. 3 blocks from a beach with a life guard. There was every cooking utensil and implement you could possibly need for home-cooked meals. You cannot go wrong renting this house. The owners went out of their way to make us feel at home for the week we were there. Don’t miss a chance to stay in an amazing house in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic home!

We loved this house! Pictures don't do it justice. It smelled so clean when we first walked in and everything was spotless! Great cleaning crew! Has everything, a pool and hot tub with privacy, outdoor shower, foosball table and pool table, beach chairs and a wagon to take the chairs and other miscellaneous items to the beach. We were all happy here. Watched movies in the room on the top level. Make sure to bring your own bath towels, and some paper towels, toilet paper and soap for the bathrooms. Kitchen is fully supplied with everything we needed for the week. I would say it's a 6-7 minute walk to the beach and a 2 minute bike ride. We rented bikes nearby. We loved the house and would definitely stay here again! 5 stars from us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rheanna I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Late summer vacation in Corolla

The house was perfect for the 5 of us but had much more space & beds for larger groups. We had some beautiful beach days and at the owner’s recommendation, we rented a golf cart which was perfect for getting everyone and everything to the beach quickly and easily. We had some cooler and rainy days too and never got bored. We played pool, used the hot tub, played basketball, and watched tv (lots of channels!). We ordered out everyday and loved all of the local seafood, however, the kitchen was fully stocked to cook or bake anything you wanted. There was one small electric issue that was taken care of almost immediately. John was so responsive and easy to communicate with via text and phone. We felt right at home. We have a toddler who is a pro at stairs but for crawlers and early walkers, make sure they would be safe on the stairs. Our only regret was that we forgot to play hide and seek which this house was made for!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect escape

This place is close to it all, while at the same time being tucked away enough that you can enjoy privacy and quiet. Clean throughout and well stocked for family entertainment, this place had everything we needed and then some. Crystal clear refreshing pool, same with the hot tub. Billiards, cornhole, horseshoes - you name it. A quick walk or drive to the beach. Excellent for a low key laid back family vacation, it's location is very close by to Currituck Lighthouse, Corolla Adventure Park, 4WD beach access, the sound for viewing sunsets. Recommend giving FirehouseBoil.com a shot for a family clam bake. If it's relaxation you're looking for in the Duck/Corolla area this place is sure not to disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location just a couple of minute walk to the beach

Awesome home that has many options for all ages to have a great vacation. Owner was in constant contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

The home was perfect. We had a great week at OBX. Would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house was beautiful and in a great location. Lots of privacy. Well stocked kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jon g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Corolla is a great spot to vacation to in OBX. This house specifically was in a great location for multiple reasons. Close to food stores, coffee shops, restaurants, ice cream, shopping, etc. The walk to the beach was very easy and took about 5 minutes… closest beach access was Sturgeon. Utility cart made it even easier to get our chairs and bags transported too. Pool and hot tub were great amenities to have right at the house after beach days. The kitchen was fully stocked with cups, glasses, mugs, plates, bowls, pots/pans, and utensils. If you plan to store any food in fridge bring your own Tupperware because that was the only thing not provided. Everyone was very comfortable. Make sure to remember your beach towels & bath towels. Sheets are provided and put out by front door for you to make the beds with. Owner was very nice and extremely responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic home!

We can't say enough about how wonderful this home was. After an exhausting search, this was the most affordable, pet friendly home we could find in OBX. It was SPOTLESS upon arrival and had everything we needed for a great vacation with a family of 10. The pool was a great addition after long sandy days on the beach. The kitchen was more well-stocked than my own kitchen at home! Absolutely everything you'd need to cook for a week, even baking dishes, seafood tools, bar tools, etc. The location was quiet and secluded with less than a 5 minute walk to the beach. There's even a parking lot at the beach entrance for the days that we loaded up wagons and tents and didn't feel like carrying them. We watched 4th of July fireworks from the top balcony. I would 100% recommend this home for family rentals. The owners were kind and easy to deal with. I'd stay here again any time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The House Has Everything!

Crab a Cold One was a perfect house for our family…including our dog! You would never know it was a pet friendly house because it is so clean. This house has everything you could imagine for a fun vacation. We all enjoyed taking a dip in the pool and hot tub after a day at the beach, the kids loved the game room with the pool table and fooseball table and the parents loved the stocked kitchen and state of the art appliances. The owners were so easy to talk to and so reliable. They made our VRBO experience easy and and it felt like we were friends with them even though we never met them in person. Thank you John and Mary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crab a cold one

Very nice property, excellent place for a large family or two. Owners are awesome people, very easy to work with and accommodating. Overall very happy with our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022