OCEANFRONT, 9 BRs, LUXURY, ELEV, Pool, Rec Rm, Theater Rm, Prv Bch wwy, PI209, Ritz Palm - Vacation rental home in Corolla, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 27
• 9 Bedrooms
• 13 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTES/ LEASE AGREEMENT/ ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL FEES: Please read the RENTAL AGREEMENT during the booking process. Immediately after booking you will receive an e-mail with instructions to electronically sign your lease agreement to complete your reservation. We offer travel insurance to all guests as an option to purchase at that time. There may be additional optional costs charged to your reservation that may not be able to be listed on this site (examples: pet fee, pool heat, early check in, security deposit, special events, etc.).

Located in Corolla/ 9 Bedrooms/ 10 Full Bathrooms/ 3 Half Bathrooms
UNQUESTIONABLY ONE OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS OCEANFRONT ESTATE HOMES ON THE OUTER BANKS. This home was selected to host the episode "Big Fat Greek Vacation" for the PBS TV show Getting Away Together, which highlights spectacular vacation rental homes across America. This gracious Mediterranean design has unsurpassed expansive vistas of the ocean and sound. Uniquely located, this home is on one of the narrowest portions of the Outer Banks with the Atlantic Ocean roughly 100 feet from the home and the Currituck Sound roughly 300 yards away, with no other homes between, so you have fantastic vistas of both bodies of water. It also has a front-deck view of the wild and pristine 2,600 acre Audubon Pine Island Sanctuary preserve which is located across the street, runs adjacent to the sound in both directions, and is a major stopping point for some of the millions of birds that migrate north and south over the Outer Banks. This one-of-a-kind resort home is exquisitely appointed featuring quality craftsmanship throughout, including a sizable granite entry with winding staircase, bespoke iron balustrades and bespoke designed Italian granite throughout. It is professionally decorated with the best bespoke furnishings and it features state-of-the art electronics. Two lavish master suites pamper you with fireplaces, whirlpool spa/soaking tub and full body massage showers with granite and and glass mosaic tile.

Ground Level: Luxurious exterior living area features a exceptional pool home equipped with a wet bar and full outdoor kitchen including an ice maker, refrigerator, dishwasher and sink with garbage disposal. The pool home also includes a full bath, outdoor HD TV, poolside music using Sonos app as source, limestone tiled accent wall complimented with a fiberglass sun deck above and lush tropical landscaping. Escape to your own private walkway to the ocean with dune top seating and satellite MP3 music. Appreciate the ambiance of the bespoke rock waterfall flowing into the sculpted fiber optic and underwater LED lighted, 18'x 36' pool with swim-up bar and 6-person outdoor hot tub with poolside music. Pool features a 1 foot deep tanning ledge with four in-water lounge chairs and stone tables with umbrellas so you can stay cool while tanning and appreciating a good book or drink.

The enclosed Grandiose Theater room features 85" HD TV, Blu-ray DVD player, karaoke player, fiber optic tray ceiling and reclining theater seating. The adjoining recreation room is equipped with a 9' shuffleboard table, 52" HDTV and a freshly refreshed kitchenette with granite counter tops, refrigerator, dishwasher, under counter ice maker and microwave. A climate controlled area includes an 52" HD TV and ping pong table. Savor the ambiance of a hand painted glass elevator which provides ease of access throughout the levels of the home. Linens on this level includes a Master Bedroom with 2 Queen Beds with TV, patio access and private bathroom, Master Bedroom with 2 Bunk Sets, 1 Trundle and TV, and 2 King Master Bedrooms both with TVs. Laundry room with 2 washers, 2 dryers, sink and ironing board.

Mid Level: Expansive sports bar features coffered ceilings with a hand painted dome, mahogany paneled wainscoting, kitchenette with granite counter tops, bar sink, refrigerator, dishwasher and under counter ice maker, billiards table, game table, three 52" HDTVs (all can be operated independently on different channels) and surround sound music. The Library is a richly appointed detailed masterpiece with an broad collection of books about the Outer Banks, wireless internet service, gas fireplace, deck access, HD TV/DVD and gaming jacks (for use with your Xbox or Play Station). Linens on this level includes 4 Master Bedrooms: A Master Bedroom with 2 Queen Beds and TV, a Master Bedroom with 2 Doubles with TV and deck access and 2 King Master Bedrooms with TV/DVD and deck access. The bigger King Suite includes a two-sided gas fireplace and a huge private bathroom with dual vanity and Jacuzzi bath tub. Half Bathroom in the hallway

Top Level: Elegant living room features bespoke lighting, 52" HD TV with surround sound, gas fireplace and beautiful ocean vistas. Grand regal dining and the phenomenal gourmet kitchen include seating for twenty-six. Two stainless steel fridges, 2 dishwashers, 3 ovens, 2 prepare tops, wine captain and microwave. Half bathroom. Laundry area with washer and dryer. Linens on this level includes a lavish King Master Bedroom suite with 52" HD TV/DVD, private deck access, two-sided gas fireplace and huge private bathroom with TV, dual vanity/sinks, granite shower with rain shower head and body jets and a complimentary standing soaking bath tub.

Extras: LARGE PRIVATE POOL (18 x 36, *heated for an additional fee) with swim-up bar, tanning ledge with in-water lounge chairs, LED lights, 4 stone waterfalls, pool home, outdoor 6-person hot tub, sound-to-ocean vistas with additional tall deck chairs for over-the-rail ideal vistas of miles of ocean and sunsets over the sound, stand-on foot wash machine and outdoor shower on walkway deck to beach, enormous dune top deck with constructed-in benches, LED lighting on beach walkway/stairs for safe access to nighttime walks on the beach, hammock under the palm trees, sports bar, theater room with 110" HD projection screen, 7.1 surround system and star lit ceiling, Blu-ray DVD player, Karaoke system, library, two recreation rooms, glass ELEVATOR, whole home water softener, reverse osmosis purified water in the kitchen, 4 indoor fireplaces (available October 1- April 30), whirlpool spa, bespoke Italian granite floor, counters and baths, granite counters in kitchen and recreation rooms, state-of-the-art electronics, whole home music system with 10 zone Sonos system, satellite TV and music, security cameras, grandiose dining to seat 26, large gas grille, billiard table, shuffleboard table, game table, high speed wireless internet access, 19 TVs, 5 DVDs, 3 ovens, 5 fridges, 2 prepare-tops, 5 dishwashers, wine captain, 4 under counter commercial ice makers, 3 washer/dryers, 2 pack n plays, 2 high chairs, 20' x 6' putting green, bespoke installed corn hole court, extensive landscape lighting, lighted pathway to beach, tennis rackets, beach chairs, neighborhood bicycle/running path, ping pong table, DVD library, down pillows and linens and towels included. No Smoking. No Family Animals. Full week units only. Distance to beach access: Oceanfront. House Address: 223 Hicks Bay Lane. Beds: 5 Kings, 4 Queens, 2 Doubles, 2 Bunk Sets, 1 Trundle. Key Type: Keyless entry. CHECK IN LOCATION: 1213-C Duck Road, Duck Office.

2024, PRIVATE POOL is open from 5/12/24 -10/12/24
*2024 Pool Heat Fee: 5/12-5/18=$750, 5/19-6/8=$700, 6/9-8/17=$650, 8/18-8/31=$700, 9/1-9/14=$750, 9/15-10/12=$850

This home has a $300 security deposit for all reservations, returnable pending no damage.

4 PM CHECK IN, this home does not allow early check-in due to extensive services that happen each change over day.

Beach Cabana Service: 8 chairs and 4 umbrellas will be set up Monday- Friday at this homes private beach access. Look for your beach set up, weather permitting, from 10 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Umbrellas and chairs may not be set up on extremely windy or rainy days.

Luxury Linen Package
Linens and towels supplied at no additional cost. This home will provide sheets for all beds and the beds will be made with the exception of sleep couches, top bunk beds and trundles in which case the sheets are supplied. This home also provides 2 bath towels per person the home sleeps, 1 wash cloth per person, 2 hand towels per bathroom and a bath mat for each shower or tub.

Kilmarlic Golf Club Member. This program offers guests a variety of activities that include discounted golf access, wild horse tours, golf lessons and clinics, and shuttle service to the club from your rental home. The K Club will also have a full time concierge to assist in planning your activities. You can also receive special prices for the newest attraction on the Outer Banks, the H2OBX Waterpark and Kitty Hawk Kites activities including hang gliding, paragliding, kayak tours, kite boarding, jet-ski units and more! Visit KClubOBX.com for details, rates and reservations! (252) 491-2841.

About the Area

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Pine Island, a neighborhood in Corolla. The Sanderling Spa and Aqua Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Outer Banks Beaches and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Nor'Banks Sailing and Corolla Raceway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Our top Corolla rental home tips:

When to visit & When to reserve a Currituck rental home:

• In the Currituck area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental properties are booked very early. Reserving your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation dates is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to plan and book your vacation home.
• Summer months are high season in Corolla. Booking a rental in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons is our best tip for saving money on your vacation. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of desirable properties. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Currituck vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a discount.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer their guests an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which generally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for days missed as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or extra fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for program terms and fees.
• Look for your local Currituck visitors guide when you arrive at the rental property. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, travel guides contain coupons for nearby accommodations, restaurants and tours.

How to choose the best vacation rental in the Currituck area:

• First, have your family agree to trip dates and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and the configuration you need. OCEANFRONT, 9 BRs, LUXURY, ELEV, Pool, Rec Rm, Theater Rm, Prv Bch wwy, PI209, Ritz Palm has 9 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our search.
• Precise details about bedrooms and bed types is often accessible on booking websites. If not, contact the property owner before you book the vacation property. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to determine what is right for your group.
• If your family is bringing pets, you must reserve a rental that allows animals. Request information on breed, size, and type requirements. Note that some property owners charge pet deposits and fees.
• Are you visiting for a specific event or attraction? Use a map search to locate nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for those with limited mobility. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Take a copy of the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are away, just like you would at home.
• To ensure that damages aren't attributed to your visit, inspect the property for any problem areas during arrival. Call the rental manager immediately to report any damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of issues and contact attempts will be very helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers bothering your peaceful home life. Use the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've not otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Residents can often help. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for BBQ?
• Don't leave anything behind! Before you drive away, walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all personal belongings. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Property managers rely on great feedback to stimulate more reservations. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't right, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your feedback find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to fix it.