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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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Overview Look no further, simply Drop Anchor at this amazing oceanfront estate, cleverly designed to comfortably accommodate those vacationing in large groups. Elegant yet still maintaining casual and fun beach elements, this retreat...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 16 Bedrooms
- 18 Bathrooms
Overview An unmatched vacation experience starts at Coastal Sol, a 24-bedroom oceanfront designed to be the ultimate backdrop for your next Outer Banks reunion, retreat, or event. Decked out with endless indoor and outdoor amenities and...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 24 Bedrooms
- 25.5 Bathrooms
Overview Top of the morning and the rest of the day as well. May the wind be at your back and the sun upon your face. May your day be filled with Irish blessings, good friends, and great memories! At Four Leaf Plover that is what we...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
Overview Restful vacation days are ahead at Happy As Clams, a 6-bedroom Corolla retreat in Section D of the Ocean Sands community. With a host of popular amenities and the Atlantic at your doorstep, you and your family will find...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Overview If you're in search of equal parts of fun and relaxation, let Carolina Cabana be your next vacation destination! This bright and cheerful home is designed with family gatherings in mind and is located in Four Seasons, an...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Overview There's something about arriving at Pop's Place that allows everyone to relax in comfort, create unforgettable family memories, and leave fully rejuvenated. Spend your Outer Banks vacation in this oceanfront estate offering a...
- Corolla
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10.5 Bathrooms
Overview Situated perfectly in South Nags Head at Milepost 17, you are within walking distance to Jennette's Pier, and centrally located to great local restaurants, Tanger Outlet Mall, jet ski rentals, putt-putt, and many other OBX...
- Nags Head
- 9 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Overview Dream a little dream of sunny beach days, coastal breezes and brightly shining evening stars when you reserve your next Outer Banks vacation at Camille's Landing. Furnished with cheerful coastal decor and well-suited for large...
- Duck
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
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
Overview The porpoises at sunrise in the stained glass window establish the tasteful elegance that will set the tone for your entire stay. This popular Outer Banks vacation retreat, refined and thoughtfully maintained each year, is...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Overview Bright and breezy vacation days are ahead at The Lightship, a stylish and well-appointed 9-bedroom oceanfront at Milepost 10 in Nags Head. Plan your next escape to this waterfront home, which features a host of popular...
- Nags Head
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
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
Overview Booking a stay at The Space Between has many benefits, but don't take our word for it - experience it for yourself! This 7-bedroom vacation home offers 4,500 sq. feet of living space and is only 225 yards from the nearest beach...
- Duck
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Overview A six-bedroom oceanfront vacation home, Shore Pleasure is thoughtfully designed and comfortably furnished, with amenities to be enjoyed inside and out. The top floor offers an open great room, kitchen, and dining area that is...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Overview Time stands still at Sea Life, where open, golden dunes overlooking acres of undeveloped government land are untouched from ocean to sound. Since this home is next to the Army Corps of Engineers expansive and undeveloped...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Overview Enjoy the ultimate Outer Banks lifestyle when you reserve Four Seasons Retreat, a spacious beachfront home spanning well over 6,000 square feet of professionally decorated living space filled with timeless architecture...
- Duck
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
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
Overview Take shelter in this cheerful four-bedroom home, situated on a quiet street centrally located between the beach road and main bypass in Kill Devil Hills. Pleasant and sunny, Sea Shell-ter is sure to be a favorite for small...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) may be considered one of the Outer Bank's newest crazes to hit the water, but the sport itself is actually centuries old, originating in the Hawaiian and Polynesian Islands as an easy-going mode of transportation from...
Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...
Overview Welcome to the shimmering beauty of Moon Glow, a 7,000 square foot upscale oceanside retreat brilliantly designed for those vacationing in large groups and featuring ocean views and a host of amenities. This elegant home is...
- Corolla
- 12 Bedrooms
- 13 Bathrooms