** Improvements for 2024 ** -Top floor freshly painted including screened porch, ceiling fan added in screened porch and pool improvements! “Turtle Tales” will have you and your family feeling relaxed and rejuvenated! This beautiful, pet-friendly home in the highly sought after Chicahauk community offers a location where you will enjoy the benefits of bike paths, walking paths, private beach parking and Trinitie Park, which features a basketball and tennis court, playground area, large field with a soccer goal and a bocce ball court. Because of the community's several convenient private trails, beach access is only a 5 minute walk away (take right turn out of driveway, walk around bend, to the 2nd path on the left)! At the home itself, you can take advantage of features like the private saltwater pool, hot tub, rec room, outdoor shower, and multiple decks for relaxing… Settle in for the week and discover the many thoughtful and high-end touches this home has to offer! The top level welcomes you with a bright, open comfortable living area and beautiful well stocked kitchen with granite countertops. Enjoy gathering for meals as well as stepping out into the screened porch or onto the large deck for your morning coffee and evening cocktails to enjoy the quiet nature of this private oasis! There are many places to spread out while resting and relaxing. When not at the beach, spend sunny days splashing around or lounging by the private saltwater pool and hot tub. Gather in the recreation room on the lower level for a friendly shuffleboard competition, step outside to the large backyard for a game of corn hole or have a fun movie night in the large bonus room above the garage. Bring the whole family for a week they will never forget at "Turtle Tales". You will create many lasting memories at this Southern Shores Realty Rental home! Level 1: 1 bedroom (with 2 Twin day beds, flat screen television and access to the full bath with shower and granite countertop - shared access with the recreation room and from the outdoor pool area); dry entry into recreation room with shuffleboard table, full size refrigerator and high top table with stools; laundry closet; access to the private 12x24 saltwater pool and hot tub area; large backyard space; outdoor shower; gas grill. Level 1.5: Front door entry landing. Level 2: 3 bedrooms (1 with King with private covered deck access, private bath with tub and shower; 1 with Queen with deck access, private bath with tub, shower and granite countertop; 1 with Queen with deck access, full bath with tub, shower and granite countertop - full bath also has access from hallway); Den with sleep sofa and flat screen television with access to the sun deck overlooking pool. Level 2 Bedroom/Bonus Room - separate entrance off connecting mid level deck (with 1 Queen and 1 Twin day bed with trundle bed, full bath with granite countertop and shower); bean bag chairs, flat screen television. Level 2.5: Half bathroom. Level 3: 1 bedroom (with King, private deck access and private bath with soaking tub, separate shower and double sink vanity with granite countertops); bright and open great room area with cathedral ceilings, large wall mounted flat screen television with access to the sun deck. Kitchen with beautiful wood cabinets, premium granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, featuring a convection double oven; breakfast bar to seat 2; dining area to seat 6 with access to the screened porch with additional dining space. Level 3.5: Cozy loft area with oversized windows. “Turtle Tales” is located on the Outer Banks, in the Chicahauk Community of Southern Shores. Enjoy the Community's life guarded beach, playground and convenient trails that take you directly to beach access areas. You will also be just minutes away from shops and restaurant. Give Southern Shores Realty a call now to book your week in this OBX rental house and start counting down the days to a memorable vacation! Property Amenities Beds: 2 King, 3 Queen, 3 Twin, 1 Queen Sleep Sofa 14 x 28 Private saltwater pool (May 5 - Oct 13) Hot tub Gas grill Large bedroom/bonus room over the garage Spacious sun and covered decks Screened porch Brand new outdoor furniture for 2023 Outdoor shower Spacious yard Shuffleboard table Corn hole boards Wireless internet access Multiple wall mounted flat screen televisions Fireplace Stainless steel appliances Additional refrigerator Granite countertops Detached garage NOT available for guest use NO SMOKING PARTIAL WEEKS ALLOWED DOGS ALLOWED (Limit 2) SHEETS, 12 TOWEL SETS AND TERRY BATH MATS PROVIDED Community Amenities Playground with basketball and soccer areas Tennis 2 beach parking lots (parking pass provided) 2024 description Southern Shores Realty manages over 300 privately owned homes on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We hope you will be satisfied with your selection. Please remember that Southern Shores Realty is employed as Agent by the property Owner, and will be acting in the best interest of the property Owner. We will be unable to make substitutions or other accommodation arrangements after your arrival. Once your reservation has been made a lease will be emailed to you. Please review and sign the lease within 24 hours of making your reservation. If you have questions please call the phone number provided on your lease.