Carolina Designs presents WORTH THE WAIT, a stunning seven-bedroom semi-oceanfront vacation home in Southern Shores awaiting your arrival! Located just over two miles from the Wright Memorial Bridge, this exceptional OBX vacation rental offers premium amenities that elevate any beach getaway. Perfectly positioned between two beach accesses along a sidewalk-lined street, you'll enjoy the uncrowded beaches of Southern Shores where you can relax and soak in the fresh coastal air all week long. This impressive Outer Banks retreat features a private pool with optional heating, poolside hot tub, recreation room, elevator, outdoor shower, fully-equipped kitchen, and seven spacious bedrooms with six private bathrooms. Wide decks furnished with Polywood furniture span each level on both east and west sides, while a dense tree line surrounds the backyard creating a private, secluded atmosphere perfect for soaking up the sun.
- As low as $2,290 - $9,490}?>/Week
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
General Features[>
- 1 Half Bath
- 1 King
- 1 Outdoor Shower
- 2 Dogs welcome with fee
- 2 Twins
- 2026 Pool Heat Cost: $560.00
- 2026 Pool Open: 4/3/2026 - 10/23/2026
- 2027 Pool Heat Cost: $560.00
- 2027 Pool Open: 3/26/2027 - 10/22/2027
- 33.0 x 14.0 Private Pool
- 5 Queens
- 6 Parking Spaces
- 7 Bedrooms (6 Private Baths)
- 7 Full Baths
- 9 TVs
- Basketball Hoop
- Community Tennis
- Elevator
- Friday check-in
- Gas Grill
- Hot Tub
- Located in Southern Shores
- Recreation Room
- Seasonal Fireplace(Oct-Mar)
- Semi-Oceanfront
- Semi-Oceanfront Home
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Accommodations
WORTH THE WAIT comfortably sleeps guests in seven well-appointed bedrooms featuring one king bed, five queen beds, and two twin beds. Six bedrooms include private bathrooms, while one bedroom shares a full bathroom. The home offers seven full bathrooms and one half bathroom for ultimate convenience. An elevator provides easy access to all floors, making this property accessible for guests with mobility needs.
Ground Floor
- Recreation room
- Queen with shared bath
- Bedroom with two twins and private bath
- Laundry
The ground level entertainment hub features a recreation room with seating area around a large flat screen TV. A full shared bathroom with shower/tub serves both the rec room and the queen bedroom on this level. The second bedroom is furnished with two twin beds and includes a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Convenient laundry facilities are located on this floor. Direct access from both the rec room and queen bedroom leads to the spectacular fenced pool area.
The fully fenced pool area showcases a large 33.0 x 14.0 private pool, poolside hot tub, comfortable loungers and Adirondack chairs, gas grill, and exterior stairs connecting to the middle floor deck. Just outside the pool area, an enclosed outdoor shower provides the perfect spot to rinse off after beach or pool time.
First Floor
- Four queens with private baths
The middle floor serves as the primary sleeping quarters, featuring four beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with a comfortable queen bed, private bathroom, and direct deck access through sliding glass doors. All bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations. Expansive decks with outdoor seating extend across both the east and west sides of the house, connected by exterior steps that travel between all levels.
Second Floor
- Great room
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- King with private bath
- Half bath
The top floor impresses with beautiful hardwood flooring and soaring ceilings that create an inviting balance of cozy comfort and spacious elegance. The great room features comfortable sofa, loveseat, and armchair seating, flat screen TV, seasonal gas fireplace (October-March), and sliding glass door access to the ocean view deck with outdoor furniture. The dining area centers around a large round table with nearby sliding glass door leading to the open top deck overlooking the pool area. The gourmet kitchen comes fully equipped with stainless steel appliances including refrigerator/freezer, oven, and double sink. A convenient half bathroom serves this level.
The luxurious king master bedroom includes a flat screen TV, direct access to both east and west decks, and an elegant private bathroom featuring walk-in shower.
Amenities & Features
WORTH THE WAIT offers an impressive array of amenities including nine TVs throughout the home, elevator access to all floors, and accommodation for two dogs (additional fee applies). The exterior features six parking spaces, basketball hoop, and one outdoor shower. The private pool operates from April through October (2026: 4/3-10/23, 2027: 3/26-10/22) with optional heating available for $560.
Community & Location
Southern Shores offers the perfect blend of tranquil residential living and beach access, situated on a narrow stretch of land approximately one mile wide between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound. This peaceful community greets visitors approaching the Outer Banks from the Wright Memorial Bridge, positioned conveniently between Kitty Hawk and Duck.
Community Recreation: The community features tennis facilities available to residents and guests. Vehicles must display a SSCA guest parking pass in community parking areas.
The area features tree-lined streets perfect for walking and biking, with paths winding through pine trees, dogwoods, and live oaks. Easy access to private oceanside beaches provides glorious days of sun and surf, while the location offers convenient proximity to Duck's quaint shops and restaurants as well as a wide range of dining and shopping experiences.
Nearby Restaurants
- Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores - 0.7 miles
- Jimmy's Seafood Buffet - 2.6 miles
- Black Pelican - 3.1 miles
- Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream - 3.4 miles
- TRiO Restaurant & Market - 3.6 miles
- Henry's Restaurant - 4.0 miles
- Coastal Smoothie Cafe - 4.3 miles
- Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream - 4.3 miles
Nearby Activities
- Sandy Run Park - 2.4 miles
- Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve - 3.4 miles
- Paradise Fun Park - 4.1 miles
- ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals - 4.3 miles
- Kitty Hawk Surf Co. - 4.6 miles
- Kitty Hawk Kites - 4.8 miles
- Duck Town Park & Boardwalk - 4.5 miles
- OBX Running Company - 3.6 miles
Nearby Shopping
- Super Wings - 2.6 miles
- Brew Thru - 3.0 miles
- Gray's - 3.2 miles
- Big Buck's Homemade Ice Cream - 3.4 miles
- TRiO Restaurant & Market - 3.6 miles
- ZoomAround Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals - 4.3 miles
- Flip Flop Shops - 4.3 miles
- The Farmer's Daughter - 4.3 miles
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