CASA BLANCA Oceanfront in Corolla

From Casa Blanca's second floor, the views never end through the panoramic windows that reach the top of the soaring ceilings. The Mediterranean ambiance is enhanced by a professionally faux-painted ceiling with blue sky, green plants, and white details that remind us of the picturesque colors of Santorini or Marrakech. In the great room, take a seat on the sofa, love seat, or one of the plush armchairs and choose from watching a movie on the 63" mounted flatscreen TV, enjoying a crackling fire in the seasonal gas fireplace, or just admiring the spectacular ocean to sound vista. This level's open floor plan allows conversation to flow easily between the kitchen, great room, and dining rooms, making it ideal for entertaining.

The kitchen has everything you need to whip up a feast for a crowd, with stainless steel appliances, sophisticated serveware and dishes, and all the gizmos and gadgets a chef would need. Surrounded by elegant wood cabinetry and granite countertops, the kitchen includes two full-size refrigerators and freezers, a double convection oven, a Jenn-Aire electric range, an icemaker, a Keurig and standard coffee maker, a microwave, and two dishwashers. There is ample space for everybody to eat between the 6-seat breakfast bar, a 14-seat dining table with sound views, and a 10-seat oceanview dining table. A half bath is just down the hall. After-dinner drinks and conversation can spill into this level's cozy sitting lounge or expansive outdoor deck. We especially love this deck in the morning when the pastel Atlantic sunrise is in its full splendor, and we love the front deck in the evening when we're enjoying late afternoon wine and cheese while we enjoy experiencing the sunset over the Currituck Sound.

The second floor also contains the most luxurious bedroom, a suite with a king-size iron canopy style bed, a private balcony, a spacious bathroom with two vanities, a walk-in closet, and a spectacular Jacuzzi with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Bring a book and a glass of wine for the ultimate evening of relaxation in this opulent bath. This suite also has access to the sitting room, separated by double doors. There is plenty of space for a playpen or crib (which are not provided but can be rented from local vacation gear companies). These flexible accommodations can work for many extended families who want extra space for a little one who wants to be near, plus a little privacy, too.