Carolina Designs

Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us!

Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

ABOUT OUR VACATION RENTALS
At Carolina Designs, we represent quality, well-maintained vacation rentals. Our inventory of 350+ Outer Banks vacation rentals range in size, from smaller retreats to reunion-ready homes with 15 bedrooms or more. Whether you're searching for an oceanfront house, sound front rental, or somewhere in between, our OBX rentals offer prime locations and easy access to the beach.

Premium house amenities include private pools, elevators, hot tubs, rec rooms, theaters, and pet friendly rentals. Guests who vacation with us enjoy keyless house entry, freshly made beds, towel sets, and a dedicated staff who are here to make your vacation as relaxing as possible.

ABOUT CAROLINA DESIGNS
Voted "Best of the Beach" for best Outer Banks vacation rental company, at Carolina Designs, we have been helping vacationers find their perfect vacation rentals and make lifelong memories on the Outer Banks since 1988. We are a family owned and operated business with a longstanding reputation for offering premier OBX rentals and exceptional customer service.

Our reservations staff is local and knowledgeable, with inside info about all things Outer Banks and the vacation homes we represent. A dedicated operations team includes in-house maintenance and housekeeping departments that work hard to take care of our guests’ needs. We look forward to hosting you!

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Carolina Designs Vacation Rentals

Find the perfect Carolina Designs rental home.

SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Overview Upgrade your beach vacation experience when you reserve Seaside Heights, a semi-oceanfront estate featuring 6,000 square feet of fine finishes, fashionable luxury furnishings, and resort-style outdoor amenities. The home is...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
DREAM BIG

Overview Three levels of living space on the oceanfront in Duck, you can certainly Dream Big during your next Outer Banks vacation when you stay here. With many amenities to make your beach getaway as relaxing as possible, Dream Big...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
HENNY PENNY

Overview If you're in search of a beach house designed with enjoyable features and amenities, reserve Henny Penny in Corolla Village. This delightful oceanside home offers a quiet cul-de-sac setting with a convenient community beach...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
SUNNY DAYZ

Overview As soon as you arrive at Sunny Dayz, you'll experience the relaxing shift towards vacation-mode. Outfitted with ten spacious bedrooms, this oceanfront estate offers ample space for large groups or family reunions, and the long...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
FIVE LITTLE DUCKS

Overview Unwind at Five Little Ducks, a 6 bedroom home in Duck, a stellar location that offers something for everyone. With an impressive list of amenities - including a private pool & hot tub, rec room with a pool table, and spacious...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
BELLTIDE

Overview Enjoy unforgettable beach days when you stay at BellTide, a 9-bedroom, oceanfront home located near Milepost 12.5, in the heart of Nags Head. Designed with comfort in mind and nautical decor throughout, you and your group are...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
VERANDAH BREEZE

Overview The leisurely rhythm of a bygone era floats on coastal breezes to slow the breakneck pace of everyday life at Verandah Breeze. Guests are treated to abundant entertainment features, private bedroom suites, and delightful...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
SPECIALTY

Overview A prime oceanfront location in the premier Pine Island community, this seven-bedroom home offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Guests who reserve Specialty are treated to spectacular ocean-to-sound vistas, full length...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
AQUA VIDA

Overview Reach new vacation heights in this serene, custom-built, 9-bedroom oceanfront home in central Nags Head. A haven for relaxation, Aqua Vida features decor that embodies the tranquility of our coastline, with a palate of coastal blues...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
THE GREY PALM

Overview Sway in sweet Outer Banks ocean breezes at The Grey Palm, a six-bedroom Corolla home that effortlessly combines refined simplicity, professional design, and a top-notch list of indoor and outdoor amenities. This custom home is...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
CASA ANTONIO

Overview "Mi casa es su casa." This welcoming sentiment is extended to all who enter Casa Antonio to spend treasured beach vacation days with family and friends. Guests are treated to a prime semi-oceanfront location, delightful ocean...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
WIND DANCE

Overview Plan now to get sun-kissed by Carolina coastal breezes by reserving Wind Dance. This vacation retreat is a classic beach home with modern convenience that's sure to be a memorable setting for your next Outer Banks vacation...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
PELICAN COVE

Overview A popular home design filled with classic decor that has a coastal design, this oceanside vacation retreat is located in the sought after community of Duck Landing. Situated close to the heart of Duck, Pelican Cove offers...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
TURTLE TIME

Overview Looking for an Outer Banks vacation on the soundfront in Corolla - enter, Turtle Time! Some of the most highlight-worthy features of this home include the private pool, a large poolside hot tub, a private soundfront walkway...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
L3 BY THE SEA

Overview From the moment you step into L3 By The Sea, you are met by three levels of graceful coastal living space with fine finishes that will make you Live, Laugh, Love. Professionally decorated in invigorating ocean blues and...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

Overview The promise of sun-kissed vacation days is yours when you reserve Simply Irresistible, a 4,600 square foot beachfront retreat filled with private bedroom suites and popular entertainment features. Enjoy panoramic views of the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
CALM HARBOR

Overview Located on a quiet street in Southern Shores, Calm Harbor is a semi-oceanfront 7-bedroom vacation house with views of the ocean, a large fully fenced private pool, and a coastal-inspired interior that will take you to a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
BELLA

Overview Elevate your next vacation experience with a home designed to impress! Perched on a high oceanside dune offering ocean and sound vistas, Bella is a Tuscan-inspired retreat that evokes the upscale warmth and comfort one would...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
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Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

Explore Hatteras Island at its natural best with a visit to the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Covering 13 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore land, this attraction is hard to miss, although there aren't many giant signs, hotels or...

The 7 Best Fishing & Beach Carts for 2026

For families travelling to the beach, or fishermen carrying tackle/coolers, a beach cart can be the best purchase of your vacation. These carts feature extra-wide wheels to move across soft sand, even when loaded. Carts are often built for specific...

Ocracoke Harbor

The Ocracoke Harbor is easily the busiest quarter mile stretch of Ocracoke Island. Consisting of a small, lagoon-like section of saltwater, and lined by a semi-circle of docks, restaurants, shops, marinas and motels, visitors will find that any and...

OCEAN'S EDGE

Overview For your next trip to the beach, set your sights on Ocean's Edge! This 8-bedroom Pine Island home sits directly on the water's edge in a highly sought after Corolla community. This oceanfront estate offers stunning...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms