TALE OF THE WHALE - Vacation rental home in Nags Head, NC

The ground floor of this vacation retreat scores full marks for popular entertainment options! Amenities begin with an oceanside recreation room with handsome patterned porcelain tile flooring and a wet bar with a sink and refrigerator for drink and snack storage. This lively space is equipped with a regulation-size pool table, two pub tables with stools, and a mounted flatscreen TV. Movie viewing is a blast in the cinema-style home theater with tiered seating for sixteen, surround sound, and an 80" flatscreen TV. A half bath is conveniently located on this level. Bedding options include a king suite with a flatscreen TV and private bath and a delightful children's suite with a private bath furnished with two pyramid bunks and a flatscreen TV.

Doors from the rec room open onto a covered patio and beyond to the outdoor pool area, where a brilliant blue 32 x 16 private pool takes center stage and promises hours of fun in the sun! In between refreshing dips, lounge poolside and relax under clear coastal skies. A poolside cabana offers a reprieve from the sun, bar seating for eight, an outdoor TV, and a cabana shower. A gas grill and an outdoor shower are on hand for easy beach days and casual cookouts. A private walkway leads to a dune-top gazebo with built-in seating to overlook beach activities and then stroll to relaxing beaches and the rolling surf of the Atlantic. As evening arrives, gather in the bubbling hot tub to rejuvenate and contemplate tomorrow's adventures.

The first floor is completely dedicated to memorable sleeping accommodations. Guests can choose from five inviting king suites with flatscreen TVs and private bathrooms; two offer ocean views and covered deck access, and one has a private front covered porch. A bedroom suite is available to those with special needs, and it provides a bathroom with a roll-under sink and a barrier-free shower with seating and grab bars. Laundry facilities are located on this level. Sheltered decks are furnished to offer elevated views and gentle sea breezes, an ideal spot for morning coffee before the day's first walk on the sand.

The second floor great room features expansive cathedral ceilings, inspiring ocean views, and a brilliant palette of nautical-inspired colors. With a contemporary wave pattern, luminescent porcelain tile flooring adds a sensational flair to this delightful space. The living area features a vibrant sectional sofa, two armchairs arranged around a seasonal gas fireplace (available October through March), and a flatscreen TV. This design also includes a charming conversation area comprised of four armchairs with a center coffee table. A half bath is centrally located. Doors open to an oceanside sun deck that stretches the length of the home and provides outdoor seating to enjoy cooling breezes and panoramic views of the Atlantic. The kitchen overlooks the great room and is beautifully designed with distinctive cabinetry, granite countertops, and a custom tile backsplash. Ample stainless steel appliances are available, including a refrigerator with icemaker in freezer, range, double ovens, microwave, Keurig, and dishwasher. Meals are served at an elegant dining table for fourteen guests, in the breakfast nook with a table for four, and casual dining is available at the kitchen bar with seating for five. Doors from the breakfast nook open to a front porch with additional outdoor seating. A grand king bedroom completes the amenities on the top floor and features a flatscreen TV, ocean views, a walk-in closet, and a luxury bathroom with dual sink vanity and a custom tile shower.