DOLPHINA - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

Recreation options greet guests on the ground level and include a rec room with pool table and a kitchenette with sink, microwave, and refrigerator for snack and drink storage. Next, move to the cinema style home theater that boasts a projection screen, surround sound, black out shades, theater seats for eight guests, casual bar seating for three and a kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. Bedding options are comprised of a king bedroom with a flat screen TV and direct outdoor access that shares a full bathroom with a bedroom furnished with two queen beds and flat screen TV. A children's bedroom is equipped with a twin bunk with trundle and TV and has direct outdoor access. This bedroom has use of a full bathroom also accessible to those in the rec and theater rooms. A laundry room with two washer and dryer units is conveniently located on this level.

Rec room doors lead to oceanfront outdoor amenities that include a resort-style private pool with two sets of wading stairs, two gas grills, and one charcoal grill. Lounge poolside on the stamped concrete deck to soak up invigorating sun rays to the sound of crashing ocean waves. A private walkway leads to a dune-top deck with built-in seating to overlook beach activities and venture on to the spectacular shoreline. At twilight, take refuge in the bubbling hot tub to enjoy a relaxing soak under star filled coastal skies.

As evening sets, wander to one of three private bedroom suites located on the first floor. Two are oceanfront and offer king beds, ocean views, TVs, walk-in closets, direct covered deck access and luxury baths with Jacuzzi tubs. One has a glass shower and a door opening to a private covered deck. The third bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and flat screen TV and has tranquil nature preserve views and a luxury bath with Jacuzzi tub. An office nook in the hallway provides a desk, chair and fax machine for brief office check-ins. Furnished front and rear covered decks offer a respite from the sunshine, memorable water views and cooling sea breezes. Please note that one of the two twin rollaways is inflatable.

The entire top floor is dedicated to a great room perfectly designed for entertaining. Graced by immense ceilings, floor to ceiling windows showcasing a sparkling panorama of ocean and sound water views and shimmering hardwood and tile floors, this flowing design creates a sanctuary for large gatherings. The living area is framed by views of the Atlantic, and boasts sofa and arm chair seating, elegant rugs, TV (in closed cabinet next to the fireplace), and a wet bar with sink and under counter refrigerator. Doors open to an expansive sun deck that is furnished to enjoy balmy air flow, dynamic ocean views and sunrises over the Atlantic. A half bathroom is centrally located.

A gourmet kitchen overlooks the great room and is clad with premium finishes including custom tile, distinctive cabinets, dazzling granite countertops and casual bar seating for three. A host of stainless steel appliances include a sub-zero refrigerator, 6-burner cooktop, double ovens, two warming drawers, two microwaves, two dishwashers, a combo coffee maker with a single-serve brewer and an ocean view breakfast nook with a stylish table for four. An enchanting dining area provides an elegant table for eight guests with a backdrop of peaceful marsh and sound water views. Doors open to a furnished covered deck, the ideal location for evening cocktails as the sun sets over the tranquil undeveloped nature sanctuary.