General Features[>
- Books
- 2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
- 3.5 bathrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Bathtub or shower
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Bed sheets provided
- Bidet
- Blender
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Children's books
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's games
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Deadbolt lock
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Dining room
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Electric car charging station on site
- Electric kettle
- Fire extinguisher
- Fireplace
- First aid kit
- Fishing nearby
- Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Heated pool
- Heating
- Highchair
- Hot tub
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Iron/ironing board
- Kayaking nearby
- Laundry facilities
- Living room
- Marina nearby
- Microwave
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- No elevators
- On the beach
- Onsite parking
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor pool
- Oven
- Patio
- Pet friendly
- Playground
- Power boating nearby
- Private pool
- Refrigerator
- Sailing nearby
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Shampoo
- Smart TV with cable/satellite service
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Soap
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Travel crib
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Washing machine and dryer
- Welcoming dogs only
- Windsurfing nearby
- Sleeps 9
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
The same Knotty Whale is moving under our personalized management starting December 2026. We are bringing a consistent 5 star history to our adored Knotty Whale. More pillows, personalize touches and service, same great location and modern bright open living areas that guests have consistently raved about for over 8 years. As always, the sound of the Atlantic Ocean's waves breaking against the shoreline soothes in the background.
On the first floor, you'll find plenty of room to find your own private escape in one ocean view queen primary bedroom, a second ocean view queen bedroom, and a twin bunk bed with a trundle room. The queen and bunk bedrooms share a roomy full hallway bathroom. The kids will also appreciate the open additional area with an additional set of twin bunk beds. All four of these rooms open out to the first-floor deck, and all three bedrooms have TVs. The hot tub on the beach-facing deck just outside the second queen bedroom for year round enjoyment There is also a full sized stacked washer/dryer in the hallway laundry closet a
As much as you'll adore the first floor, the main floor will have you hooked in no time. Wall-to-wall vistas of the shining blue waves are reflected in the fun and chic nautical style of the open living room, kitchen, and dining area. Here you can spread out but still spend plenty of time together with comfortable couches around the living room fireplace, a dining table for six, and a neat island bar with seats for four. Make your way outside to the top deck for the ideal spots for dolphin watching or a cup of coffee as the sun rises over the ocean.
The main floor is also where you'll find a primary en suite with a TV and a private deck. This spot is ideal for soaking up those Hatteras Island sunsets over the sound. Back on the sandy ground level, appreciate The Knotty Whale's exhilarating private pool or an simple walk to the beach. An elevated outdoor shower makes rinsing off painless after a day in the sand and sea. And complimentary EV level 2 charging so you will never need to search for a charger. This home is sure to be your family's new favorite vacation spot, so make a splash and book The Knotty Whale today!
All bathrooms feature refreshed rainfall/handheld combo shower heads and TOTO or BioBidet bidet seats, bringing a spa-like getaway to every guest.
Pool schedule:
The private pool will open seasonally from 04/01/2026 and close 10/10/2026. Dates are subject to change.
About the Area
Located in Rodanthe, this vacation home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Ocean Air Sports and Hatteras Island Boardsports are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and motor boating adventures can be found near the property.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Know Before you Go
This property does not have elevators
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
Nearby Restaurants
- Hoy Lechon - Asian Inspired BBQ - 0.5 miles
- Beads & Beans OBX - 1.2 miles
- Gregs Beer Mile July 3rd 10 AM - 1.3 miles
- Neptunes Kitchen and Dive Bar - 1.3 miles
- Taqueria Las Ahumaderas - 1.3 miles
- Rodanthe Pier Place - 1.4 miles
- Waves Coffee & Candies - 1.4 miles
- Good Winds Restaurant - 1.5 miles
Nearby Activities
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 1.4 miles
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 1.4 miles
- Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station - 0.6 miles
- HWY 12 Amusements - 1.4 miles
- Salvo Day Use Area - 4.8 miles
- Hatteras Island Pet Resort - 0.3 miles
- North Beach General Store Campground - 0.7 miles
- North Beach Campground - 0.7 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 1.4 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 1.4 miles
- Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station - 0.6 miles
- Island Convenience - 0.5 miles
- The Blue Whale - 0.6 miles
- Nora's Wish - 0.7 miles
- North Beach Groceries - 0.7 miles
- Century Fishing Rods - 0.8 miles
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