14 PALMS - Vacation rental home in Kill Devil Hills, NC

Every level of 14 Palms is built around the way big groups actually vacation: multiple gathering spaces so the early risers, the movie watchers, the card players, and the poolside loungers all have room of their own, plus laundry facilities on two floors and an elevator that makes luggage days and multi-generational travel far simpler.

Lounge around in the ground level rec room that features a large flatscreen TV and plenty of seating for spectators. Next door, a cinema-style theater offers tiered seating and a large flatscreen TV with surround sound for movie viewing (bring DVDs). A half bathroom and laundry room are centrally located.

Bedding options include three king suites with flatscreen TVs and private bathrooms, two with tile showers. A children's suite is comprised of two bedrooms that share a full bathroom, one furnished with two twin beds and a TV, and the second equipped with two pyramid bunks and a TV.

Rec room doors open to an elaborate array of oceanfront amenities available throughout your stay. A custom private pool measuring 30 by 14 feet anchors the oceanfront, and the surrounding pool deck is well furnished for sitting, lounging, and outdoor dining. A poolside cabana offers respite from the sun and has a refrigerator to keep chilled drinks on hand, bar seating, a TV, an enclosed outdoor shower, a full bathroom, and a gas grill for BBQs. Steps lead up to a roof-top cabana sun deck with a bubbling hot tub for revitalizing soaks and star gazing. Beyond the deck await soft sandy beaches and rolling surf.

Elevator doors open on the first floor to a host of sleeping accommodations and a central den with sofa and armchair seating, a flatscreen TV, a desk area, and a mini-fridge. There are four king bedrooms with private baths; two are oceanfront with rear covered deck access, and two are west-facing with access to the front covered deck. A fifth king bedroom is furnished with a flatscreen TV and shares a full bathroom with those in the den. Across the hall is an exercise room with multiple equipment options to tailor your workout to your goals. A queen bedroom with a flatscreen TV offers a private bathroom. Laundry facilities are centrally located on this level. Covered decks wrap the floor with seating, heightened views, and cooling sea breezes, ideal for a quiet cup of coffee while the rest of the house sleeps.

Ascend to the top level great room where crisp white walls, vaulted ceilings, memorable ocean views, and furnishings in soothing coastal colors and prints welcome you. This charming space is ideally designed for comfortable gatherings and provides sofa and armchair seating, ottomans, a flatscreen TV, and plenty of seating for your entire group. Dining areas keep everyone together at mealtime, and doors open to furnished decks where guests can revel in spectacular ocean views, sunrises over the Atlantic, and refreshing ocean breezes.

The kitchen overlooks the great room and easily accommodates multiple cooks. This cheerful space features natural wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and a host of stainless steel appliances. A den with a comfortable sofa and a flatscreen TV offers a quiet retreat for private conversations or television viewing. A half bathroom is centrally located. The top floor also holds three king suites with flatscreen TVs and private baths, two with direct access to the front covered porch and sun deck.

Kill Devil Hills sits in the heart of the Outer Banks, and oceanfront homes like this one enjoy direct beach access. Beyond the dune, lifeguards are stationed every half-mile during the summer season along this stretch of the Atlantic. Away from the sand, guests find grocery stores, surf shops, colorful boutiques, and dining that ranges from family fare to finer restaurants. A short drive takes you to Colington Island, where fresh seafood is caught and sold and a narrow road winds through maritime forest toward the sound.