General Features[>
- Arcade/game room
- Books
- DVD player
- Foosball table
- Games
- Music library
- Stereo
- Video games
- Video library
- 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Baby monitor
- Babysitting service available
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Basketball nearby
- Bathtub or shower
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Bed sheets provided
- Bicycle on site
- Birdwatching nearby
- Boat on site
- Cabinet locks
- Car recommended
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Chef
- Children's books
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Computer monitor
- Concierge services
- Deadbolt lock
- Designated smoking areas
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining room
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Ecotours nearby
- Electric kettle
- English
- Fence around the pool
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Fitness center
- Fitness facilities nearby
- Free WiFi
- French
- Garden
- Golf nearby
- Golf privileges
- Golfing on site
- Hair dryer
- Heated pool
- Heating
- Highchair
- Horse riding nearby
- Hot tub
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Ice maker
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In the city center
- Iron/ironing board
- Italian
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Local meal delivery service
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near a health or beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near laundromat
- Near outlet shopping
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- No elevators
- Note from host: Outside only
- Office
- On the beach
- On the waterfront
- Onsite parking
- Onsite parking options include a garage
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor shower
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Parasailing nearby
- Pet friendly
- Phone
- Playground
- Portuguese
- Refrigerator
- Shampoo
- Shared/communal pool
- Ski privileges
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Soap
- Sofa bed
- Spanish
- Stair gate
- Stovetop
- Tennis on site
- Theme parks nearby
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Travel crib
- Unit size: 2580 sq ft (240 sq m)
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Washing machine and dryer
- Water dispenser
- Water park
- Water sports equipment
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Winery tours nearby
- Sleeps 13
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 2580 square feet
We also welcome your furry family members — up to 2 dogs under 40 lbs (pet fee applies)
KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE
- Across from the Beach – Only 78 steps to the sand
- Pet-Friendly – Up to 2 dogs under 40 lbs welcome
- Private Hot Tub – Unwind under the stars after a beach day
- Arcade Game Room – Foosball, arcade games & Nintendo console
- Heated Community Pool – Just 30 steps away (seasonal)
- 2 King Master Suites – Both with Jacuzzi tubs & deck access
- Ocean Vistas from Multiple Decks – Two-story wraparound patios
- Totally Stocked Kitchen – Enormous dining table seating 12
- Beach Gear Supplied – Chairs, umbrellas, wagon, body boards & towels
- 6 Intelligent TVs – Ideal for movie nights & game days
- Remote-Work Ready – Dedicated desks + fast Wi-Fi
- 2 Washers & 2 Dryers – Ideal for enormous groups
- Sleeps 13 Comfortably – Great for multi-generational stays
4 BEDROOMS / 3.5 BATHROOMS – SLEEPS 13
- Master Suite 1 (King)
- Plush King bed
- Ensuite w/ Jacuzzi tub & shower
- Desk workspace, Intelligent TV
- Private deck access with ocean vistas
- Master Suite 2 (King)
- Plush King bed
- Ensuite w/ Jacuzzi tub & shower
- Desk workspace, Intelligent TV w/ cable
- Deck access
- Bedroom 3 (King)
- Intelligent TV w/ cable, darkening shades, fan
- Deck access + ocean vistas
- Bedroom 4 (Bunk beds + Trundle)
- 2 Twin-over-Twin bunk beds + 1 twin trundle (sleeps 5 total)
- Intelligent TV w/ cable & Nintendo gaming console
- Walk-out deck access
- Living Room + Bonus Sleeping
- Queen sleeper couch in the family room
- 3.5 bathrooms total | Double sinks, Jacuzzi tubs, high-end toiletries
FULLY STOCKED KITCHEN & DINING
- Modern kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, cookware & serving essentials
- Sizable dining table seats 12 comfortably
- Breakfast bar + Keurig & drip coffee station
- Blender, microwave, oven, toaster & more
PERFECT BEACH LOCATION
- Just across the street from the ocean — 78 steps to the sand!
- Located near Jennette’s Pier (3 min) and Jockey’s Ridge State Park (5 min)
- Short walk to The Fresh Market & Food Lion for groceries
- Near top OBX eateries: Austin Fish Co, Tortuga’s Lie, Tale of the Whale, Noosa Beach Grille, and more
OUTDOOR FEATURES & VIEWS
- Two-story wraparound patio decks with ocean vistas
- Outdoor dining area, BBQ grille & Adirondack chairs
- Ocean-facing hammock for naps with a breeze
- Cornhole & outdoor games
- Private hot tub under the stars
- Rockers + reclining loungers for sunbathing or reading
GAME ROOM & FAMILY FUN
- Arcade games, foosball table, and board games
- 6 Intelligent TVs total — ideal for movie nights or game days
- Family-friendly amenities: beach toys, cornhole, body boards, bicycles
- Beach wagon, chairs, umbrellas, and towels all included
COMMUNITY AMENITIES
- Heated community pool (Memorial Day to Labor Day) — just 30 steps away
Nearby activities:
- OBX Fishing Charters & Dolphin Tours
- Safari Park, Mini Golf, Hang Gliding, Water Sports
- Wild Horse Adventure Tours
- Outer Banks Golf Courses
COASTAL GOLFERS’ PARADISE
Nags Head Golf Links – Semi-private course with Roanoke Sound vistas
Kilmarlic Golf Club – Challenging design in natural beauty
The Pointe Golf Club – Friendly, well-maintained public course
The Carolina Club – Great layout and vibe
Duck Woods Country Club – Private but welcoming community course
WHAT GUESTS LOVE
“Absolutely handsome home! Kids appreciated the game room. Super clean and well-outfitted.” – Morgan
“Close to the beach, relaxing decks, entirely equipped kitchen. We’ll be back!” – Lucy
“One of the best Airbnbs! All the beach gear you need + great hosts.” – Daniel
“Ideal OBX vacation! Fantastic location and layout.” – Beau
GOOD TO KNOW
- Up to 2 dogs under 40 lbs welcome (pet fee: $175), for bigger dogs, please inquire.
- Rental agreement required after booking
- Early check-in / late check-out available (fee applies)
- 2 washers & 2 dryers for guest use
- Self-check-in for convenience
- Professionally cleaned & sanitized after every stay
FOR REMOTE WORK & LONGER STAYS
- Dedicated workspaces in both master king suites
- Lightning-fast Wi-Fi throughout
- Extended stays welcome – ask about long-term discounts!
BOOK YOUR OBX GETAWAY AT THE WHALE COTTAGE
This luxury oceanside home in Nags Head has everything you need: steps to the beach, a private hot tub, a game room, and two king suites with ocean vistas. Whether you’re planning a summer family reunion, a fall fishing trip, or a charming escape, The Whale Cottage is your ideal coastal base.
Don’t wait — book now and start counting down to ocean breezes and beach days!
About the Area
Located in Nags Head, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Nags Head Golf Links and Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traveling with kids? Consider Full Throttle Speedway and Destination Fun. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Pet Policy
Note from host: Dogs under 40 lbs are allowed. There will be a $12
Nearby Restaurants
- Outer Banks Mall - 0.2 miles
- Poke Box - 0.3 miles
- Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - 1.9 miles
- Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe - 2.8 miles
- Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream - 3.7 miles
- Poke Box - 3.7 miles
- Fish Heads Bar and Grill - 4.3 miles
- Pigman's Bar-B-Que - 4.4 miles
Nearby Activities
- Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve - 4.3 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 1.3 miles
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 1.4 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 1.8 miles
- Nags Head Dolphin Watch - 2.7 miles
- Fishing Unlimited Boating Center - 2.9 miles
- OBX Laser Tag and Arcade - 3.6 miles
- Captain Johnny's Dolphin Tours - 3.7 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Sound Feet Shoes - 0.2 miles
- Outer Banks Mall - 0.2 miles
- The Cotton Gin - 0.3 miles
- Super Wings - 1.2 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 1.3 miles
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 1.4 miles
- Super Wings - 1.5 miles
- The Farmer's Daughter - 1.7 miles
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