E=M(SEA)2 carries its playful name all the way through the house, with Albert Einstein-inspired artwork and decor woven into every room of this nine-bedroom Carolina Designs home in Corolla. Two rows off the oceanfront in Whalehead, it pairs decks on every level with a private pool and a poolside hot tub.
Overview
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Located in the desirable Whalehead community of Corolla and only two rows off the oceanfront, E=M(Sea)2 offers a blend of coastal comfort and personality for your next Outer Banks [relativity] retreat. A short walk along the nearby sidewalk leads directly to the community beach access, just 233 yards away, putting you at the ocean's edge at the speed of light. You'll also be a short drive from a variety of local restaurants, boutiques, and family-friendly attractions throughout Corolla.
Inside, the home embraces its playful E=M(Sea)2 theme with Albert Einstein-inspired artwork and decor thoughtfully woven throughout the spaces, adding a unique and memorable touch to your stay. Decks on every level provide no shortage of ocean views and inviting gathering spaces for everyone in your group to spread out and relax. Outside, the spacious backyard and private pool area are designed for entertaining and unwinding alike, complete with a 30 x 12 private pool and a poolside hot tub. The yard offers plenty of room for games and is the perfect spot for your furry family members to enjoy vacation days with you, with two dogs welcome for an additional fee. Whether you're gathering for sunset conversations on the deck, enjoying coffee with an ocean view, or returning from a beach day, E=M(Sea)2 is sure to deliver a memorable vacation that you'll feel a gravitational pull to want to return to year after year.
At a Glance
Nine bedrooms, seven of them with private baths, sleep everyone comfortably across four kings, one queen, three pyramid bunks, and one twin bunk. Eight full baths and two half baths keep mornings moving, and eleven TVs, free high-speed wireless internet, a gas grill, an outdoor shower, and eight parking spaces round out this spacious OBX vacation rental. Check-in is on Sunday.
Ground Floor
- Two pyramid bunks with private baths
- Pyramid bunk bedroom
- Twin bunk bedroom
- Shared bath
- Laundry
The interior of the ground floor is dedicated to sleeping accommodations for your group. There are four bunk bedrooms on this level. Two rooms offer pyramid bunks and private baths with shower/tubs. A third pyramid bunk bedroom and a twin bunk bedroom share a full bathroom between them that has a shower/tub. A laundry room is a welcome convenience for a group this size.
The outdoor area is sure to impress with a large private pool and a poolside hot tub, along with loungers and chairs. To round out the conveniences that the pool area offers, there is an enclosed outdoor shower. Whether you're wanting to play your favorite yard game, kick a soccer ball around, play catch, or simply let your four-legged vacationers enjoy the outdoors, the large backyard area makes for the perfect spot, with steps into the house for convenient access for all.
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First Floor
- Three kings with private baths
- Queen with private bath
- Sitting area on landing
The middle floor has four bedrooms, all with a private bath and direct deck access through sliding glass doors. The deck wraps from the front of the house to the back via the south side of the house. There are three king bedrooms and one queen bedroom, and all of them offer a private bath with a custom tiled walk-in shower. The northeast king bedroom has a private deck with stairs that lead down to the backyard. The middle floor deck has outdoor seating dispersed throughout. Located on the landing between the middle and top floor is a seating area with a table and built-in bench seating, perfect for a cup of coffee, for casual conversations, or to read a book or catch up on emails while still getting to enjoy an ocean view.
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Second Floor
- Great room
- Dining areas
- Kitchen
- Lofted seating area
- King with private bath
The top floor is drenched in natural light from multiple sliding glass doors and tall ceilings with arched windows. Decorated in a calming and coastal palette, the great room, dining area, and kitchen all complement each other and invite your group to sit and unwind. An elevated dining area off the main dining area provides a second table for the group to gather around at mealtime. A lofted ocean view seating area is positioned above the great room. Sliding glass doors from the great room and kitchen area lead out to the sun deck that wraps around from the west to the east side of the house. A large king bedroom rounds out the top floor with a seating
