Best of Both Waters
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Featured in this Home
1 tent and 6 beach chairs
Pool Size: 18x37
Active and retired military members
Bed & Bath
Entertainment
Kitchen
Outdoor
Others
Home details
Sunday, 4:00pm
Office
Sunday, 10:00am
Formerly known as "Sheer Bliss."
Nestled between the Sea and the Sound in the exclusive enclave of Palmer’s Island at the northern end of the charming Town of Duck, Best of Both Waters offers the pinnacle of what an Outer Banks vacation can provide! Boasting unsurpassed, unobstructed, 360-degree water views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Currituck Sound, this spacious and newly upgraded 8-bedroom home with private pool, sits proudly on the narrowest and most meticulously protected portion of the Outer Banks, allowing guests to feel as though they have our magical island all to themselves!
Inside the immaculate home, a Great Room with fireplace takes center stage on the top floor opening to both East- and West- facing decks and offering incredible, one-of-a-kind, panoramic views of Both magnificent OBX Waters! A fully appointed chef’s kitchen also awaits, as do several dining areas which afford guests the ability to watch glorious sunrises or sunsets unfold before their eyes as they dine. A large, screened porch nearby allows guests to enjoy gentle ocean breezes and, of course, more spectacular views. On the mid-level, a separate den/family room/library provides a cozy spot for reading, gathering, and games.
Five unusually large king bedrooms, each with ensuite baths, add additional luxury to the home. A sixth king bedroom shares a "jack and jill" bath with another bedroom offering two queen beds (thus becoming a lovely and convenient suite for families). A final room with twin beds rounds out the home’s sleeping arrangements for 18, and of course, an elevator in the home ensures your suitcases can find you with ease as well!
On the bottom level, a Gameroom with shuffleboard, foosball, pop-a-shot basketball, as well as fridge and icemaker opens to table tennis, cornhole, and the home’s many other outdoor amenities, including a grill and dining area near the pool and spa. Smart TVs with streaming can be found in most rooms at “Both Waters”, and a Sonos stereo system runs both inside and out.
To top it all off, a new private boardwalk leads from the house to the most amazing section of secluded beach on the OBX, where your personal cabana and chairs will be set up and waiting for you each day (an amenity included with your summer rental, check dates for availability) allowing you to watch in comfort as dolphins play in the sea, and pelicans and sanderlings go about their daily routines by the shore as neighbors.
On the West side of the home, another path leads past nesting ospreys to the private Palmer’s Island dock and nature trail on the Sound (that you share with the only 12 other homes in this special and secluded community) where you can sip a drink, try your hand at crabbing, or simply relax and enjoy this amazing spot.
There is no question that any vacation on the Outer Banks can be special. But if you want to ensure yours includes BOTH witnessing the sun rise over the majestic Atlantic (before playing all day in the surf and sand on a secluded beach), as well as taking in spectacular sunsets over the tranquil Currituck Sound (perhaps hopping in a kayak from your own private dock), then you will LOVE vacationing in this singular home! Because only at Best of Both Waters, can the best of both of our incredible OBXwaters TRULY be yours!
Main House layout
Bedroom DefinitionsLevel 1
Room 1
King, Semi-private bath, Standing shower
Gameroom with shuffleboard, foosball, pop-a-shot basketball, refrigerator and icemaker; access to outdoor amenities such as table tennis, cornhole, gas grill and dining area near the private pool and spa.
Level 2
Master 1
Oceanside, King, Shower/tub combo, Deck access
Master 2
Oceanside, King, Shower/tub combo, Deck access
Master 3
Soundside, King, Shower/tub combo, Deck access
Room 1
Oceanside, King, Private half bath, Shared shower/tub with Room 2, Deck access
Room 2
Soundside, 2 Queens, Private half bath, Shared shower/tub with Room 1, Deck access
Private Den
2 Twins
Level 3
Master 1
Oceanside, King, Steam shower, Whirlpool tub, Deck access
Half Bath
Great room with gas fireplace; kitchen; dining area; screened porch.
Extras
Beach cabana service provided from May 26 - September 6 only (provides morning set-up and afternoon take-down of one 10x10 tent and six beach chairs on the beach).
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Guest recommendations
"We adore this home, and all of its splendor, even though it has some wear/tear and weathering we only have rave reviews."
"This is our 4th year staying in this home. We absolutely LOVED the updates and upgrades the new owners have done here!! Fresh paint, addition of some hardwood flooring, refresh of all the bedrooms (mattresses, etc.) - they have done an excellent job of keeping the house in sparkling condition!! In particular, the VIEWS of both ocean front on one side of the home and sound front on the other side are simply SPECTACULAR!! Our group LOVES starting the morning each day with a cup of coffee on the deck overlooking the sound - it's a view that cannot be beat to start your day!! In the evening, the covered porch overlooking the sound is a spectacular place to view a storm coming in, and reflect on a wonderful beach day!! Stepping off the beach, the outdoor showers are in terrific shape and allow a nice rinse off, prior to hitting the pool and deck area on the ground level to enjoy a fabulous pool party complete with the sound / music system and & grilling your favorites for dinner!! This is a special home, and a terrific place where we have created wonderful memories to last a lifetime - THANK YOU for sharing it with us!! We can't wait to return!!"
"On the ocean. Beach not at all crowded. We like Palmers Island."
"The location with both Ocean front and sound views."
"We loved the whole house, large kitchen for family meals and large living area for watching football. ❤️❤️❤️❤️"
"Location, location, location. Also, very nice layout of the home for our crowd of 12 people."
"Love the great room and the painted floors! The screened porch with sound views is a fantastic plus. The quiet, wide beach is wonderful. The general layout of the house is perfect for our family."
"The views of ocean front and sound front are simply spectacular! The home is comfortably large for a big crowd and located within easy driving proximity to the Town of Duck!"
"A bedroom for everyone! the Great views of both ocean and the sound."
"This was our second year at Sheer Bliss and we hope for many more. The layout of the house is perfect for our growing family…and we especially appreciate the pool on the “afternoon” side of the house!"
"The home had a few issues early in our week, maybe it was because it was early in the season and some things hadn’t been run in a while. However, I can’t say enough good things about how prompt and responsive the team was every time I contacted them. Been renting with Twiddy for many years we will be back in Sept we hope!"
"The totally renovated top floor of this house was beautiful! And the rental was very clean."
"The home has breathtaking views on both sides. It was cozy and wonderfully decorated."
"Spectacular views with all the amenities. Great floor plan, nice pool, now in much better shape than in prior years, when it got a little tired. this year the cleaning people were much better as well, the place was spotless, no ants, no cobwebs, no midges!"
"The views and spaciousness in home and on the beach were amazing. We also actually LOVED having two outdoor showers. Definitely not a make it or break it but a small thing that was really appreciated and enjoyed."
"The views are gorgeous. The upper level family room, kitchen, and dining area were well decorated and pleasant."
"We have found our once-a-year vacation home! Sheer Bliss had everything we needed (and even some things we didn’t know we needed!) Thank you for making our decision about next year easy!"
"I have been renting houses in Duck and Corolla for many years, and Sheer Bliss is the best we have ever experienced. It is immaculately maintained, perfectly equipped and the amenities are outstanding. The decor is inviting and homey, the location quiet, and the landscaping beautiful. We have already reserved it for next year."
"Beautiful & well appointed. We are returning next year to enjoy it again!"
"Sheer Bliss is the nicest beach house we've rented in more than 50 years but also the most expensive by a large percentage. Perfect location, in good shape, well appointed, and very tastefully decorated. We loved our week there."
"This was the best home we have ever stayed in at the Outer Banks. It is beautiful, well decorated, and has a huge kitchen. Memories of the screened-in porch overlooking the sound may carry me through the rest of the pandemic. We had the beach all to ourselves and the kids loved the pool. I hope we can come back again!"