CASA BLANCA - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

The ground floor, or the "fun floor," holds one of Casa Blanca's best-loved spaces, according to the young travelers (and the young at heart). Your private sports bar features Mediterranean-inspired mosaic tile and a 10-foot wet bar, including a dishwasher, icemaker, refrigerator, and sink. Set up an in-house tournament, take your pick from the games for some non-competitive fun, and turn up some sing-along classics on the stereo system. Let the competitive spirit thrive with the professional-grade pool table, foosball table, pinball machine, and Ms. Pacman/Galaga arcade game (quarters are required for Ms. PacMan/Galaga and Pinball). Rather watch the big game than play one? This room has several flatscreen TVs so that nobody will miss their team of choice.

So the kids don't need to go far to play, the ground level also features a massive children's suite, which holds three double bunks, a TV with a DVD player, and an assortment of board games, toys, and books. There are also three private suites, each with private bathrooms, TVs, and king-size beds. Laundry facilities on this level keep beach towels and swimsuits in constant rotation.

Outside, Casa Blanca's expansive pool deck and cozy cabana await. The 32' x 16' pool can be heated, ensuring that taking a dip is an option no matter the weather, and the pool deck contains chaise lounge chairs. Next to the pool, the cabana features bar and table seating, ceiling fans, a bathroom, two outdoor showers, and a wet bar with a sink, icemaker, TV, and mini-refrigerator. As we like to say, poolside cocktails are always a good idea! When tummies start rumbling, fire up the gas or charcoal grill and dig into some burgers or dogs al fresco with spectacular views of the Atlantic. Head out to the ocean, which is just yards away and easily accessible via your private boardwalk. Bring a special someone or the whole group out to relax on the private dune deck at the end of the boardwalk and toast the end of another day in paradise. As the sun sets, take the stairs up to the cabana's rooftop and hop in the hot tub, where the sky's spectacular colors are best admired and the ocean views are unobstructed.

Head up the stairs or ride in the elevator to the first floor, where the theater room and several sleeping options are found. The cinema-style theater room brings your favorite films to life with a projector and surround sound, which will ensure nobody falls asleep during the action scenes. Choose a flick to stream on Netflix or connect your gaming console to enjoy a larger-than-life gaming experience! When all that screen time has made you ravenous, head to the wet bar, which includes a mini-refrigerator.

Movie lovers can retire to one of the suites in close proximity to the theater room, with a choice of four bedrooms on this level. Two kings face the ocean, with private bathrooms, plenty of closet space, deck access, and TVs. The other two bedrooms face the sound and include king beds, TVs, and access to the covered deck. One has a private bathroom, and the other can use the full hallway bathroom, which is also convenient for mid-movie intermissions. The first floor features plenty of scenic spots to admire the stunning water views, with three covered decks and a huge wraparound deck with stairs to the cabana's rooftop deck. This particular "stairway to heaven" will take you to that cozy hot tub, where the salty air can breeze across your skin as you sink into the bubbles.

From Casa Blanca's second floor, the views never end through the panoramic windows that reach the top of the soaring ceilings. The Mediterranean ambiance is enhanced by a professionally faux-painted ceiling with blue sky, green plants, and white details that remind us of the picturesque colors of Santorini or Marrakech. In the great room, take a seat on the sofa, love seat, or one of the plush armchairs and choose from watching a movie on the 63" mounted flatscreen TV, enjoying a crackling fire in the seasonal gas fireplace, or just admiring the spectacular ocean to sound vista. This level's open floor plan allows conversation to flow easily between the kitchen, great room, and dining rooms, making it ideal for entertaining.

The kitchen has everything you need to whip up a feast for a crowd, with stainless steel appliances, sophisticated serveware and dishes, and all the gizmos and gadgets a chef would need. Surrounded by elegant wood cabinetry and granite countertops, the kitchen includes two full-size refrigerators and freezers, a double convection oven, a Jenn-Aire electric range, an icemaker, a Keurig and standard coffee maker, a microwave, and two dishwashers. There is ample space for everybody to eat between the 6-seat breakfast bar, a 14-seat dining table with sound views, and a 10-seat oceanview dining table. A half bath is just down the hall. After-dinner drinks and conversation can spill into this level's cozy sitting lounge or expansive outdoor deck. We especially love this deck in the morning when the pastel Atlantic sunrise is in its full splendor, and we love the front deck in the evening when we're enjoying late afternoon wine and cheese while we enjoy experiencing the sunset over the sound.

The second floor also contains the most luxurious bedroom, a suite with a king-size iron canopy style bed, a private balcony, a spacious bathroom with two vanities, a walk-in closet, and a spectacular Jacuzzi with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Bring a book and a glass of wine for the ultimate evening of relaxation in this opulent bath. This suite also has access to the sitting room, separated by double doors. There is plenty of space for a playpen or crib (which are not provided but can be rented from local vacation gear companies). These flexible accommodations can work for many extended families who want extra space for a little one who wants to be near, plus a little privacy, too.