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.

TRANSCENDENCE

Overview Arrive, unpack, and shift into vacation mode at Transcendence, a lavish 12-bedroom oceanfront estate in Southern Shores. Distinctive in design and exclusive in size (it is one of the largest rentals between Kill Devil Hills and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 Bathrooms
BIG KAHUNA

Overview Surf your way into good times at Big Kahuna, a vibrant vacation home filled with popular indoor and outdoor amenities. This unbeatable beachfront location is steps to the Atlantic and features endless ocean views from the top...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
ABRACADABRA

Overview All the magic of the Outer Banks will be at your fingertips when you choose Abracadabra for your next vacation. This thoughtfully designed ten bedroom home is centrally located in the Whalehead neighborhood of Corolla, and has...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
GO THE DISTANCE

Overview Welcome to Go The Distance, a one of a kind, 10-bedroom oceanfront in the exclusive community of Pine Island Reserve. This well-maintained estate has been impeccably designed with your comfort and entertainment in mind...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
TROPICAL L'ATTITUDES-DUCK

Overview This spectacular Outer Banks home creates a seaside oasis with three spectacular levels of fine finishes and rich Caribbean decor. The thoughtful home design offers a wonderful flow between spacious gathering areas and intimate...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
BEBE

Overview Impeccably designed and beautifully maintained, BeBe offers guests the ultimate in home design, popular amenities, and exquisite furnishings and decor. Located in one of Duck's most popular oceanside communities, this...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
NOT SOON ENOUGH

Overview Vacation paradise, rain or shine! This 4,600 square foot home provides exceptional living spaces unlike most on the Outer Banks. The tranquil blue exterior, reminiscent of the nearby sea, is accented by expansive, wraparound...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
ATLANTIC SUNRISE

Overview Experience the magic of Atlantic Sunrise, a 20-bedroom vacation home on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. With 18 private baths and a host of common areas, this home is ideal for family reunions, corporate retreats, or...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 21.5 Bathrooms
LA RESIDENCIA

Overview Step into La Residencia, an oceanfront villa with breathtaking ocean-to-sound vistas located in the premier community of Pine Island in Corolla. From the moment you enter this vacation home, guests are treated to a beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU

Overview As the old saying goes, You Can't Take It With You, so you might as well enjoy it now! If you've been dreaming of an Outer Banks vacation, this is your sign to book the beach house and start your countdown. This home is...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
KINDRED SPIRIT

Overview Bid farewell to everyday stresses at this seaside retreat while discovering the endless opportunities for relaxation on the award-winning Outer Banks. A private pool with option to heat, elevator, rec room, and media room all...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SANDY PAWS

Overview Make tracks and enjoy all the natural beauty of the Outer Banks from this ideally sited family vacation home. Whether you prefer the dreamy pinks and blues of the ocean sunrise, the red-gold glory of sunset on the sound, or the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
HONOR

Overview Welcome to Honor, a grand oceanfront estate specifically designed for those vacationing in large groups. Guests who reserve this home are treated to a host of gathering areas for leisure and recreation, and eighteen bedroom...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 18 Bedrooms
  • 19.5 Bathrooms
FOLLOW APOLLO

Overview With this uniquely positioned home located along a single row of homes between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound, you have unobstructed views in each direction and can truly follow Apollo's Chariot and awake to the...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
EVERYBODY DUCK

Overview Just three lots from the Atlantic with quick and easy access to the beach, this Outer Banks home in ocean blue tones is the perfect place to spend your vacation. Situated on a high dune, magnificent ocean and sound views are at...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
STORK'S LANDING

Overview If you are searching for breathtaking ocean views, take a cruise to Stork's Landing. Imagine waking up to the serenity of clear blue ocean and sky, visible from just about every inch of the top floor, interrupted only by...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
BARNEY

Overview A memorable vacation awaits you at Barney, a six bedroom, semi-oceanfront retreat in Southern Shores. Decorated with traditional New England touches such as cedar shake siding and a light gray metal roof, Barney offers a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
BUFFELL DUCK

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026! More photos to come.Buffell Duck offers everything you need for a relaxing coastal getaway. Enjoy stunning ocean views from the open-concept top floor, where the great room...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
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Wicked Tuna Outer Banks

In the waters off the coast of North Carolina lies a world of adventure and competition brought vividly to life by the TV series "Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks." This captivating show, an offshoot of National Geographic's highly successful "Wicked Tuna,...

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station

The Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station is one of Rodanthe's greatest treasures. This historical lifesaving station has been a popular attraction for Hatteras Island visitors for decades, and stands on the very edge of the small town of Rodanthe. Over...

Wright Brothers National Memorial

The Wright Brothers National Memorial is a "Must See" attraction for any Outer Banks aviation enthusiast, history lover, and virtually any Kill Devil Hills vacationer who wants an up-close look at the towering granite structure that towers over the...

SURROUND SOUND

Overview Surround Sound is a truly unique home for the ultimate vacation experience! Located on the sound, this lovely rental features water views from every level, and is located just across the street from the clubhouse in beautiful...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms