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Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays

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Rookery
Pool Area
View
Hot Tub
Great Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10239.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Corolla, NC
  • Place, Corolla Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Currituck Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Whale Head Bay
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 King Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Mid Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Mid Level En Suite

1 King Bed

Upper Level En Suite

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mid Level Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level En Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays

Salty Atlantic breezes combined with the relaxing sounds of the waves crashing on the shores of Corolla's sandy beaches and beautiful weather make memory making an incredible experience for your family. The intense red sunsets over the beautiful Sound waters of the Whale Head Bay are just minutes away. The skies in Corolla are as spectacular as they come; dark and starry. The wrap around decks make the perfect spot to get lost in the skies of Corolla. The beach remains the main attraction and is just a short walk to paradise. Sandy and Clean, Whalehead Beaches remain some of the most beautiful on the Outer Banks.

The casual dining at Agave Roja or perhaps you prefer a more formal dining experience at North Banks are only a convenient five minute drive. This home is situated in the center of all of the places that make Corolla one of the top vacation destinations across the country year after year.

The Rookery is spacious enough for everyone to find their own space yet remain under one roof. With enough space for two large families, the bedrooms are all equipped with flat screen TV's and comfortable mattresses. Nothing beats outdoor entertaining at the beach - with a sun deck and hot tub, there is plenty of entertainment to be had. Since grilling is one of the best parts of vacation, this home comes with two park grills and a gas grill for the outdoor chef in your group.

After a day at the beach - the pool is the perfect relaxation station for the entire family. With ample outdoor seating, this is the perfect gathering spot for a poolside dinner.

A short 395 yards to beach access.

2025 Updates:
New Great Room Sofas
New Ice Maker

Other Recent Updates: New Deck, Smart TVs, Gas Grill, Bedroom and Patio Furniture

Outside: Parking for 4 Vehicles, Basketball Goal, Outside Shower, Picnic Table, Fish Cleaning Sink and Table, 2 Park Grills, Pool, Hot Tub, Rocking Chairs on Decks. Gas Grill and wrap-around covered decking.

Ground Level: Laundry Area w/Washer/Dryer, King Bedroom w/Smart TV, Full Hall Bath.

Mid Level: King Master Bedroom w/Smart TV, Full Bath w/Double Vanity, Slider to Deck, Bedroom w/Queen and Bunk Bed w/Smart TV, Slider to Deck, Large Bedroom w/Queen & Full Sleeper Sofa w/Smart TV, Sliding Doors to Deck, Full Hall Bath w/Double Vanity, Rec Room w/50" Smart TV, Foosball, 2 Settees and Large Ottoman, Internet Connection, Hammock on Mid Level Deck.

Upper Level: Well Appointed Kitchen w/Large Pantry, Dining Area Seats 8, Kitchen Bar Seats 3, Additional Dining Seating for 6, Blu-ray DVD, Great Room w/60" Smart TV, Screened Porch w/Small Table, Sofa & Chairs, Slider to Deck, Hot Tub, Half Bath, Master King Bedroom w/Smart TV, Full Bath w/Double Vanity and Slider to Deck.

2026 Pool Dates: 5/2 - 10/17

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Vacation Rental Agreement must be signed within 24 hours to confirm booking. Agreement will be sent upon booking. Leaseholder must be 24 years old.
Pets are permitted only in homes advertised as pet-friendly and are limited to a maximum of 2 dogs.

Important information

You need to know

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$686, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rookery - Corolla, Whalehead, 395 Yds to Beach, Ocean View, Pool, Hot Tub, Pets OK, Flex Stays located?

Located in Whalehead Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Corolla Beach and Outer Banks Beaches. Currituck Beach and Whale Head Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

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

Multi-Family stay

Great place and plenty of room for our multi-family vacation. Good location, close to beach. Nice amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Nice house. Walk to beach is 10 minutes

Very nice property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

Had a great time

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: Was able to check in early. House, pool and hot tub were well maintained and clean. Beds were comfortable and rooms/bathrooms were a good size. Overall a great trip.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2024
Gregory, it is great to hear you enjoyed your vacation at Rookery! We'll see you next time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

matthew c.

OBX Family 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: House was lovely! Big wrap around deck, hot tub on the top deck, pool in the back. The kitchen was absolutely stocked with everything you may need for cooking. This was exactly what we were looking for.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2024
We are pleased to hear you were happy with the amenities at Rookery! We look forward to seeing you again Matthew!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

kay l.

Beautiful home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family had a wonderful time staying there we enjoyed the pool . Got to see the wild horses fascinating. Enjoyed the shopping and the beach. This house is beautiful
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Debby o.

August vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Property was in a convenient location, clean and well maintained. Landscaping in the back could be better maintained, grass needed mowing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed the home, and your stay! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

7 times there

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 time was our seventh time there and undoubtedly the most needed. Wonderful warm home. Great location. Close to everything needed. All the modern conveniences. Going back again next year. No reason to try anywhere else.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2020
Welcome back, Robert! The Rookery appreciates you and looks forward to welcoming you and your family back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Fifth time

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: As usual our stay was great. House is absolutely wonderful. Being able to have our dog makes it even better. Only problem was the cable boxes upstairs were both bad, however the management company got the situation corrected quickly. Keyless entry is nice also.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide us feedback regarding your recent stay at "Rookery." We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time spent here on the Outer Banks!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Another great 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: This was our fourth year in a row staying at the Rookery. The condition of the home was excellent as usual. Clean from top to bottom. A very small maintenance issue came up that was addressed immediately and cleared in less than a day. Outstanding support from both the owners and the property manager. Absolutely recommended to everyone. Already reserved for our fifth year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

A wonderful and very relaxing experience

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: Overall, our experience was excellence. The home was clean, short walk to beach and overall fit our family's needs. The private pool and hot tub were both an added bonus. We also appreciated the puzzles that we did as a family when we returned in the evening. The only negative aspect of the house was insects within the residence. If it had not been spayed, it probably should be.Overall, great stay and thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
Thank you for your feedback. The owner has the home on a pest control plan, so please let us know if there are issues during your stay - the pest control company will address right away. Hope to see you again at the Beach!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Pleasant Stay at the Roookery

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time to OBX. LOve the fact that the town and most rentals are pet friendly. We did not bring our dog but would consider renting again due to the ability to bring our pets. House was a bit dated and had some deferred maintenance issues, but the floorplan was very functional for our large group. Lots of decking (covered and uncovered) which was positive. But should consider resurfacing with composite due to lots of cracking and splinters.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nichole U.

Nice House With Great Amentities

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was the perfect size for us. We loved having a pool and a hot tub. There were walking paths a few feet away to the beach. However, I do wish the cleaning company would have vacuumed before we arrived. That was pretty gross. Also, the fan blade in the ceiling broke off, while it was on, and almost hit us in the head. Other than that, the house was very nice and accommodated 4 adults and 2 children very well.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We do wish you had notified us about the cleaning issues you encountered to allow us to take care of this right away. We hope you had a great time, and look forward to seeing you again at the Beach!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Year number 6

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: Our 6th year staying at the Rookery and this year was as great as the others. Several changes have made a stay here even better. New TVs and wiring have made using TVs a breeze. New furniture in several rooms. New faucet in kitchen, plus numerous new photos and knickknack throughout have brought the Rookery to almost a new home feeling. Home was very clean when we arrived. Everything worked perfectly. Only time we needed to talk to the rental agency was to reserve for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for posting a review of your 6th stay at Rookery! We are so glad that you enjoyed all of the updates. We look forward to seeing you for year 7!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

#locationlocationlocation

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: Rookery is the spot to vacation! We were treated with utmost professionalism from arrival to departure. Due to limited traffic, we arrived early and were allowed to enter the house and begin our fun filled vacation. The house was exceptionally clean and well stocked with everything needed to feel like home away from home. On the second day, the realty company added another nice touch by reaching out to us to ensure we had everything we needed. The pool was up and running with clear refreshing water and the hot tub was the relaxing part of every night. Each day was filled with walks on the beach, bike rides, taste of Corolla and late night hot tubs. Walks to the beach were only 7 minutes long on a nice paved road and amazing trex decking path. Loved this place and will be back for another round soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you so much for posting this stellar review! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful stay at Rookery and were able to experience all it has to offer. We can't wait for you to return and have another memorable Corolla vacation. Thanks again and we'll see you soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Perfect family vacation home, poor service

Gorgeous, roomy home with everything needed for a fun and comfortable family vacation. The kitchen is very well equipped and has a large separate ice maker. Each of 3 levels have outside decks, with the 2 lower decks being covered. The top deck has a ready to use hot tub. The unheated pool is large with a nice deck furnished with plenty of chairs. Our only problem was that even though our contract clearly stated that all linens were supplied, when we arrived there were no towels and no sheets. We spent our first evening making numerous phone calls and texts to get towels and linens. At 10 pm we were told we would not get sheets for 2 of the king beds until the next morning. I asked that the manager call me the next day with no response. It was advertised that 2 beach parking passes were included. We never got them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lights out

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this was a good rental. The owners try to provide everything you need for a great stay. However many small things could be fixed to make things better. My rental was at the end of September. There were 8-10 bulbs burned out over the entire property. Deck lights,flood lights, inside lights,porch lights. May pet stains on the carpet. Cleaning crews left difficult areas to clean dirty. Management company did not have a sense of urgency. Had awkward phone call with them after my return. A little more follow up from management and this could all be taken care of
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you for reporting these issues in a timely fashion, and glad we were able to resolve them for you. We're so sorry for the issues. Hope to see you again on the Beach!!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lights out

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall this was a good rental. The owners try to provide everything you need for a great stay. However many small things could be fixed to make things better. My rental was at the end of September. There were 8-10 bulbs burned out over the entire property. Deck lights,flood lights, inside lights,porch lights. May pet stains on the carpet. Cleaning crews left difficult areas to clean dirty. Management company did not have a sense of urgency. Had awkward phone call with them after my return. A little more follow up from management and this could all be taken care of
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for reporting these issues in a timely fashion, and glad we were able to resolve them for you. We're so sorry for the issues. Hope to see you again on the Beach!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Great place

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: The location was easy to find and was beautiful. I would definitely stay again. The place was very clean and fit everyone who stayed there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Great place

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: The location was easy to find and was beautiful. I would definitely stay again. The place was very clean and fit everyone who stayed there.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Meridith P.

Great time at the Tookery

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: Our family had a great time celebrating my husbands 50th birthday. The house was much bigger and better looking than the pictures led on. The beach was not far from the house at all. I thought it would be a further walk but it was not bad at all. The pool lights were not working. This was the only issue we had with the house. We were very disappointed in not being able to enjoy the pool in the evening as much as we would have liked to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lisa G.

Return after 15 Years

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: There were numerous things that were on the owners website - like numerous beach chair and bikes - that when you actually get there - there is only 2 beach chairs and no bikes. So we had to buy beach chairs and rent bikes - if we knew this before we would have brought them. I would say that the owners need to change their website to reflect the actualy items there. We used to come to this house 15 years ago every year - but due to illnesses in the family we had stopped and wanted to revisit the house -it brought back many wonderful memories - but honestly not much has changed since we were there. The owners were always wonderful to us since we kept coming every year. Hope they can update their website so someone else won't have happen to us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudette C.

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

Rookery

It was wonderful to return to OBX with my family, especially now with grandchildren
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kristen G.

The most relaxing week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is situated on a clean and quiet street with multiple beach access sidewalks that walk you right up to the ocean. There is some construction nearby which you can hear in the morning when they get started on building new beach houses. For families who don't like stairs - this is not your house. For us it was perfect...however if you have elderly family members or small children getting to and from the pool (where the BBQ grill is) back up to the kitchen could be tough for anyone older/younger/or anyone who may have a disability. While the best trip we have had to the beach was had here. The layout of the home is a bit choppy and did not lend to spending time together in large groups there is not enough space to convene anywhere except for outside that will accommodate a large number of people, the carpet was stained in many places and the home appeared a bit dated. Fun details like a basketball hoop at the pool and out front were really fun for the kids and the best part of this home is simply it's location in Corolla.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Rookery is indeed a lovely home. The inverted floor plan so popular here in Corolla allows for enhanced views and access to sunny decks. There are more than enough seating options in Rookery on the top level for the listed occupancy of 14. The owner of this cottage takes great pride in providing a well-appointed home away from home for their guests. We're so glad you had a great time, and hope to see you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Best Week

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: Need instruction to tv they did send some out but we still had a hard time with Charter with no guild
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback regarding cable use - we will see what can be done to improve that process. Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Rookery. We hope you will return for future vacations!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

GREAT VISIT

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: AWESOME AS USUAL I JUST LOVE THE HOUSE AND I SEE THE OWNERS GOT A GAS GRILL AND IT WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

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