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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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Find the perfect Carolina Designs rental home.
Overview If you are looking for an unforgettable vacation in a delightful beach community, then you are looking for Coronado East. Masterfully appointed with classic elements of soft, breezy colors and traditional, sophisticated...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Overview Your vacation will set sail when you reserve Sea Winds, a semi-oceanfront vacation retreat offering six bedrooms with private bathrooms, popular indoor and outdoor amenities, and a sensational Kill Devil Hills location...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Overview If you're looking for a beautifully decorated home with comfortable furnishings, impressive features, desirable amenities, and Currituck Sound views, Shandy's Sunset is your pick! This 7-bedroom home offers over 3,700 square...
- Kitty Hawk
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Overview Brand NEW construction complete for summer 2025 rentals! The home was constructed by Mancuso Development, one of the preeminent high-end builders on the Outer Banks, and decorated by the award-winning Nancy Pugh Interiors. The...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 12 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
Overview You can Sea Forever from this delightful seven bedroom oceanside beach home in section F of Ocean Sands. Popular amenities, comfortable furnishings, and sweeping coastal views of rolling dunes and sunrises over the Atlantic...
- Corolla
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Overview Awash in soothing shades of the sea, this delightful oceanside cottage evokes the harmonious essence of Sea Light to all who enter. Bathed in natural sunlight and furnished with comfortable and coastal furniture and decor, this...
- Duck
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Overview If you dream of glorious sunrises and ocean views and yearn for generous amenities, An Ocean Notion will fulfill your cravings for vacation bliss. Situated on a high dune with exceptional beach views, this retreat was designed...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Overview Escape reality and travel Into the Mystic for a memorable and relaxing Outer Banks experience. This 6-bedroom vacation home is located in Corolla, within the Ocean Sands subdivision. An oceanfront location means you and your...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Overview Memorable ocean views, popular amenities, and a spectacular location sets the stage for your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve Barefeet Retreat! This beachfront estate has a soothing color palette, comfortable...
- Nags Head
- 9 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Overview Kick back and soak up the rays at Cloud 10, an eight-bedroom retreat in the heart of Pine Island, Corolla. Experience vacation relaxation as you lounge by the private pool, unwind in the hot tub, or shoot a game of pool in...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2025!Oceanfront in Nags Head, Coastal LegaSea is sure to be the backdrop of the vacation stories you'll tell for years to come. Loaded down with amenities to enjoy while spending your...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
Overview Brand new construction, complete and available for rentals as of July 2025! No matter how many times you have been to the Outer Banks, or even if this is your first of many adventures to North Carolina, Ocean Sol invites you...
- Corolla
- 15 Bedrooms
- 16 Bathrooms
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
Overview Aptly named, Something Special is a Duck oceanfront home that creates memorable vacations for all who enter! Offering a sensational location, guests will be treated to an impressive floor plan, large bedrooms with ocean views...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Overview The Outer Banks' largest home, Ocean Grandeur awaits your arrival. This grand 30-bedroom oceanfront estate has been designed to give your family the adventure of a lifetime, with so many amenities there will be something new...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 30 Bedrooms
- 28.5 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 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
Overview Looking for a vacation home that has just as much outdoor living space as indoor? Look no further than The Wright State of Mind! Inside, you'll find sleek and modern decor, four spacious bedrooms plus a converted den with...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 4 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
For bird lovers, the Outer Banks is hard to beat. This delicate chain of barrier islands is not only home to dozens of different native shorebirds, but also thousands of migrating birds who make a rest stop on the Outer Banks every year. Add to this...
Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...
Timeless Oceanfront Retreat with Expansive Seaside Decks The Windjammer is a Classic Kitty Hawk Cottage! Experience the carefree style this Outer Banks vacation home offers with hardwood flooring throughout and wrap around porches inviting you to...
- Kitty Hawk
- 6 Bedrooms
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 13
