Absolutely Top Dog
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Welcome to Absolutely Top Dog, a premier 12-bedroom, pet friendly oceanfront rental in Whalehead, Corolla, NC, welcoming up to 32 guests. Designed for multi-generational Outer Banks vacations, family reunions, and large groups, this luxury retreat puts the beach right outside your door. Bring the whole pack - dogs included!
Unlike many large OBX homes spread across three or more levels, Absolutely Top Dog’s unique two-story main-house layout keeps all 12 bedrooms and primary living spaces conveniently together on just two floors. Paired with a private elevator, it’s an easy-to-navigate setup for grandparents, children, and multi-generational groups alike. Every bedroom functions as a private retreat, with ensuite bathrooms providing comfort and privacy for multiple families traveling together. Parking for 12 vehicles and a Level 2 EV charger with a Tesla adapter add even more convenience.
Outside, your private oasis awaits with a pool and tanning ledge, hot tub, cabana, and fenced dog run. Follow the private walkway directly to the sand, where complimentary seasonal beach cabana service provides daily umbrella and chair setup—leaving you more time to settle in and enjoy the ocean. Relax in the shade while keeping an eye on the pool from the covered lanai, complete with a powder room, TV, ceiling fan and refrigerator.
Inside, the fun continues with a home theater, private fitness room and expansive recreation room with a pool table and arcade games. Gather in the grand great room around the electric fireplace while taking in sweeping oceanfront views. The kitchen is equipped for a crowd with full-sized refrigerator and freezers, two dishwashers and a 48" Wolf range, while two large washers and dryers help keep big-group vacations running smoothly.
When you’re ready to explore Corolla, you’re just a short drive from shopping, local dining and iconic Outer Banks attractions, including Corolla’s famous wild horse tours and the Currituck Beach Lighthouse.
From morning coffee overlooking the ocean to afternoons around the pool and evenings spent together, Absolutely Top Dog makes it easy for everyone to relax, reconnect and enjoy the Outer Banks.
Whether you’re planning a multi-family getaway or searching for a luxury Outer Banks oceanfront rental with a pool, elevator and room for the whole crew, vacation like a Dawg!
Special Offers
5% discount for Law Enforcement Officers! Contact our office to take advantage of these savings.
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Floorplan
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Level 2
Ensuite 1
King, Standing shower, Deck access
Ensuite 2
King, Standing shower, Deck access
Ensuite 3
King, Standing shower, Deck access
Ensuite 4
King, Shower/tub combo
Ensuite 5
Queen, Standing shower, Deck access
Ensuite 6
2 Duo Bunk Sets, Shower/tub combo
Ensuite 7
2 Bunk Sets, Shower/tub combo
Half Bath
Laundry with two washers and two dryers.
Level 3
Ensuite 1
King, Standing shower, Deck access
Ensuite 2
King, Standing shower, Deck access
Ensuite 3
King, Standing shower, Deck access
Ensuite 4
2 Bunk Sets, Shower/tub combo
Ensuite 5
King, Standing shower
Half Bath
Great room with gas fireplace; kitchen with two refrigerators and two dishwashers; dining area.
Fun Villa
Level 2
Theater room and Home Gym.
Level 3
Rec room with pool table and arcade games, multiple TVs.
Extras
Elevator, private pool with tanning ledge, poolside cabana, hot tub, gas grill, partially shaded fenced-in dog run, Chargepoint Level 2 J1772 EV charger and adapter for Teslas. 2026 beach cabana service provided from July 5 - September 11 only (provides morning set-up and afternoon take-down of two umbrellas and eight beach chairs on the beach). 2027 beach cabana service provided from May 30 - September 10 only (provides morning set-up and afternoon take-down of one 10x10 tent, one umbrella and six beach chairs on the beach).
Location
Beach Access
Community
Whalehead
An eclectic array of vacation homes can be found in Whalehead, an oceanside community near the Whalehead Club in Corolla. Large lots provide space and comfort for this wide array of homes, ranging from 4-12 bedrooms, and with beach accesses on just about every block, the sandy stretch of expansive, open beach is only a few steps away. Centrally located, Whalehead is a popular community that puts vacationers in the middle of some of Corolla’s most exciting attractions, best restaurants, and one-of-a-kind shops while maintaining that private, tucked-away feel visitors know and love about Corolla.
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