AN OCEAN NOTION - Vacation rental home in Duck, NC

The ground level centers on a recreation room with a pool table, mounted TV, plush armchair seating, and a wet bar with a sink, microwave, refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, coffee pot, and blender. As the evening winds down, bundle up in cozy pajamas and bring popcorn and snacks into the private home theater with tiered seating for eleven, bean bag chairs, a projection screen, and surround sound. A bedroom on the ground floor offers one double bed, one twin bed, a mounted TV, and a private bathroom. A laundry room and half bathroom are conveniently located on this floor.

Rec room doors open to a crystal blue pool for refreshing dips and poolside lounging for your daily dose of Vitamin D. A private walkway with a dune-top deck leads guests to sandy beaches to relax, stroll, beachcomb, and frolic in the rolling surf. A grill and outdoor dining table allow for relaxing BBQs under Carolina blue skies. End each day in the hot tub for leisurely soaks to the rhythm of waves lapping the shoreline, balmy sea breezes, and your favorite artists playing over outdoor speakers.

A den with a plush leather sofa, a love seat, and a mounted TV provides a peaceful retreat on the first level. Doors open to a breezy covered deck with a relaxing swing and outdoor furniture to savor delightful views. The balance of this floor is dedicated to bedroom suites, including two with king beds, mounted TVs, and private baths. Two additional bedrooms with private baths are furnished with queen beds and mounted TVs; one is oceanfront with hardwood floors, ocean views, and direct covered deck access.

From banks of windows facing the sea to rich oriental rugs and classic furnishings, the great room in this home will wrap you in understated luxury. This welcoming gathering area is comprised of lofty ceilings, shimmering hardwoods, a leather sofa and armchair seating, a flatscreen TV, and a seasonal gas fireplace. A half bathroom is centrally located. Doors open to an expansive sun deck with relaxed seating and outdoor dining options showcasing spectacular ocean vistas. For heightened views, take the stairs to the top level loft furnished with an armchair, ottoman, desk, and chair for office check-ins. The kitchen overlooks the great room and features distinctive cabinetry, granite countertops, pendant lighting, and casual bar seating for five. A host of stainless steel appliances include a refrigerator with an icemaker in the freezer, a range/stove, a microwave, two dishwashers, and a Keurig coffee maker. Serve meals at a table for twelve guests with water views, and additional seating is available in the sunroom with a table for four, a TV, and soothing natural sunlight. A king suite completes the top floor and features a four-poster bed, a flatscreen TV, and a private bathroom with dual sink vanity and a custom tile shower.