Carolina Designs presents TRANSCENDENCE, a lavish 12-bedroom oceanfront estate in Southern Shores that stands as one of the largest OBX vacation rentals between Kill Devil Hills and Corolla. This distinctive Southern Shores retreat offers an unparalleled beach vacation experience with 10 king suites, 2 king-over-king bunk rooms, and every bedroom featuring a private bath and deck access. Vintage-inspired design meets modern luxury with upscale amenities and classic Outer Banks architectural elements including a signature flat-top roof.
Outdoor Paradise
TRANSCENDENCE transforms outdoor living into an art form with its expansive 38x32 private pool, relaxing hot tub, and spacious lawn perfect for games and gatherings. The covered terrace creates a shaded retreat with built-in outdoor bar, multiple seating areas, and entertainment including ping pong and pool tables. A private dune top deck offers direct ocean access, while 2 outdoor showers provide convenient beach rinse-off stations. With 17 parking spaces, this Southern Shores oceanfront home easily accommodates large groups.
Interior Luxury & Entertainment
Inside, TRANSCENDENCE dazzles with sweeping ocean views, convenient elevator access, and premium entertainment spaces. The home theater features a projector and Blu-ray player for family movie nights, while the recreation room boasts arcade games, pool table, and sports bar with standalone icemaker. With 15 TVs throughout the property, everyone can enjoy their favorite shows. The seasonal fireplace (October-March) adds cozy ambiance during cooler months.
Southern Shores Location Benefits
Located in the desirable town of Southern Shores, this Carolina Designs property offers strategic proximity to the Wright Memorial Bridge, avoiding high-season traffic to northern beaches. Two major grocery stores sit just a mile away, while Southern Shores Crossing plaza provides convenient dining and shopping with fro-yo shops, seafood restaurants, pizza parlors, boutiques, and an escape room. A short drive north brings you to Duck's charming village atmosphere, while community amenities include tennis courts and peaceful, tree-lined streets perfect for walking and biking.
Ground Floor
- Covered terrace with lounge areas, built-in bar, ping pong, pool table
- Pool area with hot tub
- Private dune top deck
Take deep breaths of fresh ocean air on the ground level, which is almost entirely dedicated to outdoor living. The outdoor area incorporates a 38x32 pool for young vacationers, a relaxing hot tub, and spacious lawn perfect for outdoor games. The shaded covered lounge area includes an outdoor bar, multiple seating areas, and ping-pong and pool tables - so you can enjoy the outdoors even when weather's not perfect. A carport connects to an entryway with elevator and stair access to upper levels.
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First Floor
- Four kings with private baths and deck access
- Two bedrooms, each with a king-over-king bunk and private bath
- Rec room with arcade games, pool table, sports bar
- Laundry
Central to the mid-level is an oceanview recreation room, with all the entertainment essentials including a pool table, arcade games, and sports bar with standalone icemaker. The theater room features a projector and Blu-ray player, where you can cozy up and watch movies with family (streaming capabilities available). Six inviting suites occupy this level, four oceanside with king beds, plus two additional bedrooms with king-over-king bunks - each with private bath and deck access.
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Second Floor
- Oceanview great room
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Six kings with private baths and deck access
The open-concept top level showcases panoramic ocean views from the great room, featuring large sectional seating around a flat screen TV and seasonal fireplace. The dining room includes a large table plus additional seating at the kitchen island. The gourmet kitchen boasts a 6-burner gas stove for large group convenience. A large sliding window opens between the kitchen and outdoor al fresco bar and dining area, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Six additional king bedrooms with private baths are located on this floor, three offering oceanside positioning.
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Pool: Heated by heat pump. Ambient air temperature of 60 degrees or higher is needed to heat the pool, meaning that if the temperature drops below 60 degrees the pump will not continue to heat. Max pool temperature is 80 degrees. Pool heating available for $700 fee.
Pet Policy: TRANSCENDENCE welcomes up to 2 dogs with additional fee, making it perfect for families who want to bring their furry companions on vacation.
Neighborhood & Community: Southern Shores offers community tennis access for Carolina Designs guests.
