Carolina Blessing
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Featured in this Home
Pool Heat Fee (Not Available July/August): $400 Plus Tax/Week
Pool Size: 15x30
Bed & Bath
Entertainment
Kitchen
Outdoor
Others
Home details
Sunday, 4:00pm
Office
Sunday, 10:00am
Parking for 8
Enjoy the beautiful ocean views from “Carolina Blessing” in Duck! Located just one home off the ocean and steps from the beach access, this well-appointed home is situated on a cul-de-sac in the award-winning, gated, ocean-to-sound community of Four Seasons. This beach retreat provides guests access to a clubhouse with a heated indoor community pool, fitness center and game room, outdoor community pool, tennis courts, pickleball, basketball court, playground, and seasonal trolley. The walkable town of Duck has a six-mile multi-use pathway and an 11-acre park that hosts seasonal family-friendly events, live music, and exercise programs. A mile-long Soundside boardwalk connects the park to waterfront shops and dining.
This amazing, well-maintained home offers ten bedrooms and eleven bathrooms, giving your family and friends all the space they need. Eight of the ten bedrooms offer a private attached bathroom for the ultimate privacy and convenience.
Step inside the first level of this welcoming home. The recreation room features a pool table, an arcade machine with 60 games, a classic skeeball machine that will please guests from ages 3 to 93, and comfortable seating for lounging and TV as well as a full kitchenette with refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Immediately outside the recreation room is an outdoor ping pong table on a covered porch. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, one of which has a handicap-friendly attached bath and is located adjacent to the main entrance and the elevator.
The middle level of the home boasts six bedrooms and five bathrooms. Five of the bedrooms on this level have direct access to decks. One bedroom has an attached nursery and is adjacent to two rooms that could easily be used by younger family members.
The heart of the home is on the open and spacious third floor with wide plank pine floors. The kitchen is a Chef’s delight with granite countertops, a gas range, and all stainless steel appliances, including 3 dishwashers. Start your day with coffee on the eastern oceanfront deck to catch a magnificent sunrise over the ocean. At the end of the day, view the sunset while dining on the western screened porch which overlooks the pool and spacious garden. Kick back and relax in the living area, which includes a gas fireplace for use during cooler months of the year. There are several spaces inside and out for lounging and dining.
The house offers laundry rooms on both the first and second levels. You’ll want to spend time outside of the house enjoying the large private saltwater pool and shallow area for kids to play, hot tub, and large grass area which is great for family fun. Send the master grillers out to use the two large grills to cook a grand family meal. Enjoy all that Duck has to offer with a stay at beautiful “Carolina Blessing!”
Main House layout
Bedroom DefinitionsLevel 1
Master 1
2 Duo Bunk Sets, Standing shower
Master 2
King, Handicap-friendly features: proximity to the elevator and ramped door from carport, roll-in shower with seat & hand-held shower head, wall-hung sink
Cabana Full Bath
Standing shower
Game room with pool table, four-person table and kitchenette with full-size refrigerator and dishwasher; laundry closet with washer and two dryers; gated pool area has a pool with shallow area for kids (5'x8' and 12" deep) and hot tub; two outdoor showers; gas grill area; outdoor sink and fish-cleaning station.
Level 2
Master 1
King, Standing shower, Covered deck access
Master 2
King, Shower/tub combo, Covered deck access
Master 3
King, Shower/tub combo, Separate nursery with changing table and rocker, Covered deck access
Master 4
King, Standing shower, Covered deck access
Room 1
2 Fulls
Room 2
2 Twins, Covered deck access
Laundry closet. Rear deck overlooks backyard and pool area and is great for viewing sunsets.
Level 3
Master 1
King, Standing shower, Whirlpool tub, Private deck with ocean views
Master 2
King, Standing shower, Overlooks pool
Half Bath
Great room with gas fireplace; kitchen with gas stove, three dishwashers, two microwaves, a large refrigerator, separate freezer, under-counter refrigerator and wine cooler. Counter seats six, the dining room seats 14 and an additional table seats four; private office alcove with phone; open deck with ocean views; screened porch with ceiling fan that overlooks pool with seating for eight.
Level 4
Loft with ocean views; table with two chairs for puzzles or games.
Extras
Multiple Smart TVs/Blu-Ray players, reduced greens fees at the Kilmarlic Golf Club
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Guest recommendations
"Awesome house for our multigenerational group! Easy walk to the beach. Already booked for next year!"
Thanks Christopher! So happy to see you and your family are coming back next year!
"Loved everything about the house!"
Thanks Deann for your recommendation.
"We've been in this home for years and love the size and proximity to the beach. Plenty of upgrades over the past several of years (TVs, bedroom furniture, kitchen appliances. Ski-Ball, porch furniture) have made it even better. This year we were able to get into the house around 1pm which was greatly appreciated since we typically get on the island by noon and typically have to wait for hours. Also, appreciate the yummy pies that the owner brought on Sunday. Made for delicious snack / desert through the week."
Ted -- I was so happy that you and your family were back at Carolina Blessing this summer. Thanks for your review and recommendation. Stay tuned for some upgrades coming this winter!
"The home was perfect for our 18 family members. Great kitchen, lots of refrigerator space, two icemakers were awesome, game room provided hours of fun, and the pool and yard were great. Owner care is obvious. Best house we have found in years of renting."
Thanks Doug! We appreciate your review and recommendation. This coming winter we'll be doing some upgrades in bathrooms and a few other projects.
"All the amenities we needed in our home away from home."
Vicki, it was great to have you and your family at Carolina Blessing. Thanks for your review!
"We loved our stay at this home! Have been having family vacations at the outer banks for many years. This rental received high praise from all our guests due to the location, layout and amenities of Carolina Blessing!"
Thanks Daniel for your recommendation. We work hard to make sure our home delivers a great experience for our guests. We were happy to see that you'll be returning to Carolina Blessing in 2025.
"Loved all the fridge space, pool deck space, back yard was lovely, bedrooms were comfortable! So many places to spread out and plenty of table space to eat!"
Thanks, Laure, for your recommendation. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Carolina Blessing.
"Carolina Blessing was amazing! Perfect for our ladies getaway. We had 11 of us and it was plenty of room to spread out. The place was exceptionally clean. The pool was wonderful and we were so happy we paid the fee to have it heated. It was perfect! This rental had everything we needed. All the essentials and plus some. We will be going back next year. Twiddy & co we’re quick to respond with any requests."
I was happy to hear that the 11 of you enjoyed your stay. I know that it was your first stay at Carolina Blessing and was glad that you had a good week. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025.
"Carolina Blessing is a stunningly beautiful 10 bedroom beach home. The salt water heated pool and hot tub make this home complete. The beds are very comfortable and the home is immaculate. The kitchen is very well equipped. The house has multiple decks where we enjoyed the sea breeze. It even has a nursery and a handicapped room. It’s a very short walk to the beach. We loved our stay there!!"
It was nice to have you and your family back at Carolina Blessing again this year. Thanks for your kind words.
"Carolina Blessing is perfectly named! My husband and I loved waking up to the sunrise and falling asleep to the sound of waves. Carolina Blessing is immaculately maintained and luxuriously appointed, it gave us so many options for comfort no matter the weather! We loved the hot tub under the stars and skee ball and pool in the game room made us feel like kids again! One chilly evening curled up by the fire place, hearing the wind and waves…knowing the wine frig was steps away was such a treat! I claimed the “look out” at the third floor landing as my “artist loft”! When we arrived we enjoyed the Four Seasons walking path! Box turtles, birds and geckos, oh my! Felt like a secret, just steps from the house to town and the beach! We look forward to sharing this Carolina Blessing with our family next year! Two outside showers, two spotless grills, and more kitchen and seating then I can describe! We love this Carolina Blessing!"
Thank you so much Jill for your kind words. We work really hard to maintain the home and find ways each year to add a few new upgrades and amenities. We were so happy to see that you and family have already reserved for 2025!
"Beautiful home, awesome location and wonderful amenities!!! Perfect for family reunions and gatherings"
Thanks Debbie! We are so happy to see that your family is coming back again next year.
"Everyrhing"
"We loved how close to the beach it was. We loved the pool and all the sliding doors and desks! The kids enjoyed the game room!"
Thanks so much Alicia for your kind response. We're glad that you and your family chose Carolina Blessing and look forward to welcoming you back. The kids may find something new in the game room next summer!
"1. Ice makers – what a luxury! 2. Generous linens 3. Multiple/convenient outdoor hoses 4. Multiple refrigerators, dishwashers 5. Beautiful décor 6. Screened porch"
Thanks Ron for your kind review. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Carolina Blessing. Plans for Summer 2024 include a new elevator and replacement of both ice makers.
"Location, size of home, home design, 4 Seasons community, polite Twiddy staff."
Thanks for your review Chris. We hope to see you again at Carolina Blessing.
"The location and layout of the home. It was perfect for our multi generational family"
Thanks for your review Glenda. We'd love to have you and your family back at Carolina Blessing.
"It’s challenging to find a home that suits all of our needs and this home did it. The proximity to the beach was great, my brother LOVED the professional stove and the room with the nursery was another selling point for us. Our ages ranged from 70 to 9 months and everyone was happy."
Jennifer, thanks so much for your comments. It was great to have you and your family at Carolina Blessing and we look forward to welcoming you back.
"The access to the beach is wonderful."
Thank Patricia! Next summer, we're adding umbrellas poolside!
"The house 🏡 a is perfect"
Kim, thanks so much for your kind survey response. I fully agree with your point on the umbrellas by the pool and will add them. We would look forward to welcoming you back to Carolina Blessing in the future.
"Fabulous layout of home, comfortable beds and furniture, and a wonderful screened porch."
Hi Linda - Thanks so much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Carolina Blessing.
"Well equipped, nicely furnished, plenty of parking, ocean view, hot tub and pool are excellent, and on and on."
Thanks so much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back!
"The amenities in the house have recently been upgrading, providing a much improved vacation experience. This house is so close to the beach and fits our very large family. We have been staying in Carolina Blessing for years and we are drawn back to it every summer!"
"Enough room to sleep our family! It was the perfect house! The location was fantastic!"
"Everything was good!"
"We have rented same unit for a lot of years and always commented that new mattresses were needed. This year we had them. Also new furniture and carpeting made it extremely comfortable."
"Loved all the kitchen utilities, furniture and decor around the house."
"Well equipped house for a large family..Pool was a big asset."
"Great home in a great location. A large function had taken place a day before we arrived but home was in pretty good order. A call for fixing some things took 5 days so you should keep that in mind. That said, we had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the house -- even though we barely filled half of it. Sunrises and sunsets were fabulous and it's wonderful to be able to walk on beach by simply going across the street. We had great weather but the house has enough space to keep everyone happy should you not be as fortunate."
"Amazing home! The physical layout is great for our large family. The kitchen’s 3 dishwashers and multiple refrigerators and ice maker make life so easy! The kitchen is well stocked! The nursery room has been so helpful for the young parents. The video game arcade in the basement is a hit with all ages. The pool and baby pool are awesome my family spends a lot of time there. And double outdoor showers and beach item storage make beach trips easy. We love the fact it is so close to the beach and we can enjoy seeing the ocean, fireworks, kites, and the 4th of July parade from the deck. I can’t say enough about how wonderful this house is. We will definitely be back!"