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Dog-friendly, idyllic beachfront house with private pool, hot tub, AC, & deck

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining
Beach
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom_1

1 King Bed

Bedroom_2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom_4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom_1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom_4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly, idyllic beachfront house with private pool, hot tub, AC, & deck

New in our program, this home has many great reviews from past guests.

Have a whale of a good time on your next vacation at The Knotty Whale with water views from every window! This bright and beachy ocean-side home offers plenty of stylish comforts for the whole family, pets included! You'll have four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, wraparound decks, and a private hot tub and pool, all just steps from the beach.

On the first floor, you'll find plenty of room to find your own private escape in one queen primary bedroom, a second queen bedroom, and a twin bunk with a trundle room. The queen and bunk bedrooms share a spacious full hallway bathroom. The kids will also love the open bonus 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 first floor is also home to the stacked washer/dryer in the hallway laundry closet and the hot tub on the beach-facing deck just outside the second queen bedroom.

But as much as you'll love the first floor, the main floor will have you hooked in no time. Wall-to-wall views of the sparkling 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 comfy 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 perfect spots for dolphin watching or a cup of coffee at sunrise.

The main floor is also where you'll find a primary 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, enjoy The Knotty Whale's refreshing private pool or an easy walk to the beach. An elevated outdoor shower makes rinsing off easy after a day in the sand and sea. This home is sure to be your family's new favorite vacation spot, so make a splash and book The Knotty Whale today!

Things to Know
The private pool will open seasonally from 04/01/2026 and close 10/10/2026. Dates are subject to change.
New for 2026 Bidet in each bathroom, EV Charger, and living room furniture.
“For your safety and security, the entrance to this home is monitored by camera. Any attempt to dismantle, move, or tamper with the camera device in any way is a violation and additional charges may apply.”

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About the area

Rodanthe

Located in Rodanthe, this holiday home is near 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Rodanthe, NC

What's nearby

  • Cape Hatteras National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rodanthe Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rodanthe Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dough Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waves Coffee & Candies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mirro’s Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tina's Poolside Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beads & Beans OBX - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

cathy s.

Clean, comfortable and nicely furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christina L.

I would stay again!

Location, location, location! Location is Perfect as ocean front property and is so convenient.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

kimberley W.

Fantastic pool & home

Loved the layout of the home and the pool. The home was well stocked with kitchen and personal accessories such as soap, shampoo, pots, pans, etc. This would be a five star rating if there was more beach.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home as well as the location were great! The problem I had was the Ac on the upper unit did not work the entire time of our stay. I did contact the rental company. Their response was, that the home had sensors that could detect when the doors and windows were open for to long. That did not resolve the issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the home and its location! However, we're truly sorry to learn about the ongoing issue with the AC in the upper unit and understand how frustrating that must have been during your stay. Our team strives to ensure every aspect of your experience is comfortable, and we apologize that the sensor explanation did not fully resolve the problem for you. Please know that your comments have been shared with our local staff to help improve future guest experiences. We hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela M.

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

Great week in Rodanthe

This was as advertised with lots of room, a few steps from the beach, beautiful sunrises and close to restaurants. Also central location to explore Pea Island and the Hatteras National Seashore.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Salvatore D.

Great Location

Newer house with a great location and plenty of room.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Great house

We loved the house and the location! Will definitely be back! Great amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Fantastic Ocean View

Fabulous views of the Ocean and easy access to the beach
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Great beach house!

We loved our stay at The Knotty Whale! The house was spacious. The beach was not very crowded in early June and the hot tub and pool were great! We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

The Knotty Whale

Brought my family of six to this beach home for Labor Day weekend. The home location, size, and amenities were perfect for us! We enjoyed the location and watched the sunrise each morning from the upper deck.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raisa C.

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

Beautiful house excellent location!

Loved this house & location, we all enjoyed walks on the beach, the view of the ocean from every window & hot tub was perfect. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly A.

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

Relaxing vacation

Stayed during off season so price was excellent. Area is not commercialized so lots of little small businesses rather than big chains. Close to the beach and great views for dolphin watching or just relaxing and listening to the waves crash on the beach. Enjoyed staying and would rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michelle L.

View

The view was spectacular
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

James N.

Nice location

Pretty convenient being about the middle of the Outerbanks. We went to the south end and took the fairy, which is free, to Ocracoke. The next day went to the north end all the way to Corolla. Saw all the lighthouses along the way. House has a nice ocean view and many updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Becky M.

Good location

Good location. The home is well equipped but the furniture and bedding (mattresses) are in need of replacement.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Becky. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your visit! We regret that the bed was not suitable for your party and appreciate this feedback as an area to improve upon in the future. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Cody S.

nice house with hot tub and beach access

Views were incredible from all the balconies, plenty of space for our large party. Just don’t plan on grilling, ever, the grill isn’t what you’d expect.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2023
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We appreciate your input, and we want to inform you that we have replaced the grill to ensure a better experience for our guests. We take your comments seriously, and your insights contribute to our ongoing efforts to improve our amenities. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an enhanced and enjoyable stay.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lori P.

Knotty Whale

The house was clean inside,Nice pool, good location. Beach pretty much gone in front of house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location and quite, such a charming house, love it so much going back in October . Highly r...

Great location and quite, such a charming house, love it so much going back in October . Highly recommend this house. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The location was great and spacious! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a...

The location was great and spacious! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

Beautiful & Relaxing

This home is simple & elegant with amazing views. We were delighted with dolphins and birdwatching every day. The house was clean and well equipped for our holiday getaway. Highly recommend you book the Knotty Whale for your next OBX adventure.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Donna F.

Perfect View

The ocean view from this home was amazing. Tranquil and peaceful. Pool was well heated and hot tub was clean and heated to a perfect 102 degrees. If you are looking for a great getaway in Rodanthe book this one.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house right on the beach !!!!! Family had a great time !!!! This review was submitted wh...

Great house right on the beach !!!!! Family had a great time !!!! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

REBECCA M.

Great trip

We had a great time at The Knotty Whale. The pool is great and you are steps away from the ocean. If you are a light sleeper don’t sleep downstairs- you hear every single step above you.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

Loved this house

View. Pool. Hottub. Location. All were wonderful. Few house keeping suggestions but other than that we are already planning our next trip down.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

very nice home loved hot tub. views were great!!felt like we were alone very nice!! This revie...

very nice home loved hot tub. views were great!!felt like we were alone very nice!! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.
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