The house is perfect. We had 9 people with two dogs. I loved every bit of it. And the location to the beach was awesome. It was our first time to OBX and I loved being able to walk to the beach when ever we wanted. The bikes are a bonus. We used them a lot. Really the house was as described and had all the amenities you needed down to boogie boards, sand toys along with beach chairs and a cart to tow them. It really made everything easy. Everything was fresh and clean. The attention to detail was spot on. I loved this house and when we come back, this is where I’ll be staying. We were the perfect beach bums for the week in a wonderful home. The owner is very responsive and gave suggestions of places to see and experience. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, clean, close to the beach home with us.

The host was still cleaning the place when it was time for us to check in. She didn’t apologize for not being ready on time. The check in time is 3 pm and check out is 9 am which is already a little extreme in my experience. We had to put sheets on some of the beds. The place was a little grungy (carpet is torn in some places, furniture is beyond worn), dishwasher was completely worthless (didn’t even dispense the soap). We didn’t know this until we had already eaten a couple meals on presumably dirty dishes. The endless list of rules and tasks to complete before our 9 am check out made me feel like I was housesitting rather than paying to stay in a vacation home. Not a relaxing experience.

This property was perfect for our family of 5 and two dogs. We greatly enjoyed the hot tub, riding bikes and playing corn hole. The property has so many great spaces outside for enjoying the warm weather. The walk to the beach is so easy and fast and just about every beach item you would need is already provided. We greatly enjoyed our stay!

We had a wonderful stay at the Whale's Tale! It is better than advertised, with all the amenities you could need, as well as many "extra"s to make your stay more convenient and pleasant. Honestly, we have never been made to feel so welcome or had our needs so well-prepared-for at any rental house. The location was great - quiet neighborhood with a very short and easy walk to the beach (even with small children and all the stuff that they entail). The decks were especially lovely for enjoying the beautiful weather. Communication with the owner was very easy. We would absolutely stay here again!

Our first time staying there and hoping for many more. Can't get a nicer host.

The house is in a great location (a 2-minute walk to the beach, a bike ride to the historic area, and less than a 10-minute drive to shopping and grocery). Everything was as described. There is a little updating that's needed but our group of 8 was very comfortable. The homeowner, Barbara, was very good with communication. She answered many questions for us prior to our trip and responded very quickly to rectify a couple of issues that we had when we arrived. We definitely hope to visit again!

As before, Barbara goes above and beyond in making sure guests feel welcome and have what they need to enjoy themselves. Can't wait to come back.

This property was extremely clean when we arrived. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for all of us. Loved the different decks and hot tub. We will definitely return to this house!

We had a wonderful stay at this immaculate house that was incredibly well equipped with all linens including tons of towels for beach and home. Beds and varied pillows were all extremely comfortable. The kitchen was also a total delight with every imaginable piece of kitchen equipment. Very kid friendly set up with lots of kids books, toys and games. Even the 4 year old didn’t complain about the very easy 2-3 block walk to the perfect beach. The hot tub was a real bonus and all outdoor decks are nicely furnished and allow space for private quiet time to refresh amidst energetic family activities. Communication with the owner was excellent. All in all, we surely look forward to returning to The Whales Tail!

The house was exactly how the home owners explain. Great for families and the location is awesome! We saw the wild horses and even dolphin on the beach! Definitely will stay here again!

Thank you for a wonderful Thanksgiving.

The property had everything you could want or need. A quick walk to the beach or you could use the bikes that are there to go out and explore. Plenty of space for 10 people. The host was very accommodating and the house was filled with everything you could want and need for a great time. The hot tub, ping pong table, bikes and cornhole added to the fun!

My husband and I, along with our 2 fur babies had a great stay at the Whalehead. The description of the property is accurate, we could hear the ocean from the balconies. A very short walk to the beach in a quiet neighborhood. We really appreciated the outside shower and hot tub. The kitchen was well equipped along with spices and starter items as we cooked most of our meals at the beach house. We all enjoyed the beach, long walks and spending time outside on the balconies. Barbara is amazing, she went above and beyond to make out stay easy and so enjoyable, Thank you! We will look forward to a return trip to the Whalehead Beach House.

The house was clean. The outdoor shower was a nice touch. The owners were very nice and helpful with recommendations for restaurants and things to do around the neighborhood.

The house was clean. The outdoor shower was a nice touch. The owners were very nice and helpful with recommendations for restaurants and things to do around the neighborhood.

This is a great property with all the amenities of home. Some decor is slightly dated however property is in a great location. Will certainly come back!

We had been anticipating this trip to obx for months, and Whalehead Beach did not disappoint. Barbara, the owner, was warm, hospitable, and informative. It’s obvious that Barbara pays attention to detail-we loved the beachy decor and the natural light. The house sits amongst oak and pine trees, providing privacy. Loved the proximity to the beach! Will definitely be coming back!

Loved it! House was great!

We had a fantastic time at the whalehead beach house. It was clean and well taken care of and the homeowner was very responsive during the whole process. We would love to go back!

Wonderful vacation near the beach. Every thing was perfect.

We spent a week here – 4 adults, 2 children, and a dog. The house met our needs very well, and we had a wonderful time. Barbara was a pleasure to work with – responsive to queries pre-visit and, although no issues came up during our stay, she made it clear she was available any time if we needed help. Overall I’d give it 4.5 stars. The house is a bit older and some parts worn, but much has been updated. Was very clean and well-supplied – variety of quality cookware/appliances, spices, pantry items (some), toiletries, cleaning supplies, TP, paper towels, bath towels, beach towels, etc. Really, Barbara provides a very thoughtful inventory of items that made our stay comfortable. Much appreciated! Liked the layout of the house. Bedrooms downstairs, 2 on each side of the hallway. Each pair shares an adjoining full bathroom (which worked fine for us but might not be ideal for all). Two bedrooms have sliding doors opening to the back deck. Beds quite comfortable, nice linens. Upstairs is a big open room with a lovely cathedral ceiling: kitchen with island (and seating), half-bath, dining/living rooms, TV, ping-pong, games, massage chair, upstairs deck (where we watched the sunset and looked for stars). We spent most of our indoor time here, with its open, airy, and relaxed vibe. Massage chair, ping-pong table, and margarita maker got good use! ☺ Other things that enhanced our stay: • high chair, booster seat, baby gate, pack-n-play, lots of kids’ books, a few toys • bikes/helmets – across Hwy 12 is a nice bike trail • beach supplies: chairs, some umbrellas, one cabana-type thing in a bit of disrepair but we rigged it to work, carts, beach toys • outdoor shower, hose, clothesline • full-sized washer-dryer with supplies • 2 additional small fridges (helpful for bottled water) • dog bowls Main downside: well water often had a strong, unpleasant odor; in fact, Barbara recommended bottled water for drinking (maybe this is par for the course on OBX, but it was kind of a pain for us to keep buying bottled water. I guess we’re big water drinkers, lol). Nothing to do with the house: • close to the beach the boardwalk has a few stairways to navigate; if using the beach cart, you need to lift it up and down the stairs • we like Harris Teeter, but not this one; we had better luck at Food Lion Didn’t use the TV or hot tub so can’t comment on those. In short, I would definitely recommend the property, and Barbara as a host!

This is our 2nd time staying at the house! We love everything about it! Perfect place to relax! The location is an easy walk to the beach. The house itself has everything you need: from comfortable beds to kitchen filled with every necessity! The owner, Barbara, is super kind and accommodating! I would rent from her again and again. Thank you for another great vacation!

It was a great first time OBX experience. The home was plenty big and roomy and supplied well with all beach amenities, toiletries, condiments, cleaning supplies and games. Made packing easy. The beach is a quick walk, the hot tub was amazingly refreshing, and Barbara couldn’t have been more accommodating..

It was a great first time OBX experience. The home was plenty big and roomy and supplied well with all beach amenities, toiletries, condiments, cleaning supplies and games. Made packing easy. The beach is a quick walk, the hot tub was amazingly refreshing, and Barbara couldn’t have been more accommodating..

Barbara was great and the things mentioned about the house were very accurate. It was a great place for our family of 7 that came and 2 dogs. The house is supplied with so many items that you don’t have to worry about bringing from home. Massage chair was used very often throughout the stay. Very close walk to the beach and the wagon they have to use is nice to load up to not have to carry a bunch of chairs, boogie boards, etc. It was just a perfect week all around for our family. Thanks Barbara!

We stayed here on a family vacation this summer. The house was perfect for our group of four but would have been great for larger groups too. Easy walk to the beach or drive a quick two miles to the 4x4 beach. The communication with the owner was amazing. The AC had some issues during our stay and when I called, she had a repair man at the house within 20 minutes. A hot house after a long day on the beach would upset most but honestly the breeze on the many decks had us sitting outside most of the time anyway. I will definitely be staying here in the future.

We stayed here on a family vacation this summer. The house was perfect for our group of four but would have been great for larger groups too. Easy walk to the beach or drive a quick two miles to the 4x4 beach. The communication with the owner was amazing. The AC had some issues during our stay and when I called, she had a repair man at the house within 20 minutes. A hot house after a long day on the beach would upset most but honestly the breeze on the many decks had us sitting outside most of the time anyway. I will definitely be staying here in the future.

This was a super clean and comfortable home to stay in. The walk to the beach was about three minutes. It was a lovely area and we would love to stay here again!

This was a super clean and comfortable home to stay in. The walk to the beach was about three minutes. It was a lovely area and we would love to stay here again!

Best stocked house we have been to! Everything you may need for the beach is all here. Including 3 refrigerators!! We always read write ups that promise bikes, beach wagons, etc. just to find that one hey don’t work or are missing. This house had it all, and I’m working/good condition. Thank you for having us, your house was amazing!

Best stocked house we have been to! Everything you may need for the beach is all here. Including 3 refrigerators!! We always read write ups that promise bikes, beach wagons, etc. just to find that one hey don’t work or are missing. This house had it all, and I’m working/good condition. Thank you for having us, your house was amazing!

The property owner made us feel as if we were home. Was able to give us some ideas where to go, and eat . Recommend this property !