PALAZZO DEL SOLE - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

The ground level offers three sensational bedrooms with fine furnishings and linens, Italian tile floors, and flatscreen TVs with DVDs. Two suites are furnished with king beds with pillow top mattresses and have custom tile bathrooms with imported vanities with granite. A third bedroom has two twin bunks and nearby access to a full hallway bathroom. The balance is dedicated to indoor recreation amenities, including a home theater with a large TV, THX 7.1 Surround Sound, and stadium seating for 12 guests. Those with competitive spirits will gather to test their skills in a stately recreation lounge featuring Italian tile floors, coffered ceilings, billiards table, shuffleboard, mounted flatscreen TV, and surfboard pub table with stool seating. A media area is comprised of a plush wraparound sofa, area rug, and 55" HDTV with Xbox 360. The custom bar has a granite countertop with sink, tile backsplash, and a host of stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator with icemaker, microwave, and dishwasher.

Rec room doors open to unveil a haven of outdoor amenities. A gunite saltwater pool is the highlight of refreshing recreation, and the custom design includes two wet decks, built-in seating, and an inset kiddie pool for young travelers. The pool deck is equipped for relaxation with ample sitting and lounging options to sunbathe under clear coastal skies. A cabana bar offers a shady retreat and is outfitted with granite countertops, a sink, and a gas grill for informal BBQ meals. Casual bar seating is available for eight and meals can be served at an outdoor picnic table. A soothing hot tub and two hammocks under a sheltered trellis create a haven of leisure and rejuvenation. These amenities are completed with professional landscaping with palm trees, outdoor speakers, a cabana half bath, and two outdoor showers. Beach chairs provided by the owner.

Elevator doors open on the first floor to five elegant bedroom suites, a central den, and an expansive wraparound covered deck. All bedrooms feature exotic bamboo floors, fine furnishings and linens, pillow top mattresses, flatscreen TVs with DVDs, and private bathrooms with Italian tile and imported vanities with granite. Four are furnished with king beds, two offer deck access, and one has a private balcony. A fifth suite is outfitted with two twin beds and offers deck access. A laundry room with two washer and dryer units is conveniently located. French doors open to a handsome den with a coffered ceiling, bamboo floor, sofa seating, 55'' HDTV with surround sound, internet access, desk with chair, and direct deck access. A furnished wraparound covered deck with outdoor speakers provides a sheltered location to enjoy ocean and community views and cooling sea breezes.

Floor to ceiling windows infuse beautiful natural light and a panorama of sweeping ocean views into the second floor great room. Perfectly designed for entertaining, the living area features soaring ceilings, exotic bamboo floors, sofa and armchair seating, a seasonal gas fireplace, and a 55" HDTV with surround sound and internet access. Ocean view dining is available at two tables that seat a total of 24 guests. Doors open to two sun decks with outdoor speakers that are furnished for guest use and enjoyment. A half bath is centrally located. The gourmet kitchen is finished with distinctive cabinetry, pendant lighting, Italian tile floors, shimmering granite countertops with stainless sinks, and casual bar seating. Chef's skills will come alive with use of stainless steel appliances, including two refrigerators, icemaker, beverage center, 5-burner gas cook top, double wall ovens, and two dishwashers for ease in clean up. The top floor is completed with three exquisite king suites with bamboo floors, fine furnishings and linens, pillow top mattresses, flatscreen TV with DVD players, and private bathrooms with Italian tile and imported vanities with granite.