Carolina Designs Realty

Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs!

Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach out to our friendly reservationists seven days a week. With Carolina Designs, you can secure your vacation dates over a year in advance.

ABOUT OUR VACATION RENTALS

At Carolina Designs, we represent premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including oceanfront, pet-friendly, and new construction options. Browse homes ranging in size from 4 to 30 bedrooms with guest-favorite amenities like private beach accesses, private pools, hot tubs, elevators, rec rooms, home theaters, and more. All of our rentals provide 100% keyless entry, freshly made beds, towel sets, and our signature welcome package of starter supplies.

ABOUT CAROLINA DESIGNS

Carolina Designs has been family-owned and operated on the Outer Banks since 1988, and we are consistently voted "Best of the Beach." Our focus on exceptional customer service sets us apart, and our experienced team of local reservationists, housekeeping professionals, maintenance technicians, and property managers stands behind every Outer Banks vacation booked with us. We look forward to hosting your next stay!

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Carolina Designs Realty Vacation Rentals

Find the perfect Carolina Designs Realty rental home.

VACATION OASIS

Overview Vacation Oasis is a beachfront sanctuary located in the popular Nags Head Oasis community just north of Jennette's Pier. This design offers trendy amenities, and the home was professionally decorated in a bold nautical theme...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
THE WARD HOUSE

Overview At The Ward House, you're sure to have a vacation full of memories that'll last a lifetime. Several features set this home apart! The fenced backyard has a large private pool, there is plenty of grass for yard games, the top level of...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
BIRDSEYE

Overview No detail has been overlooked at Birdseye, a custom crafted semi-oceanfront steps from the beach in Southern Shores. This 4-bedroom home offers a modern twist on classic Southern Shores flat-top architecture, and was designed...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
DAISY'S DUNE

Overview Brand NEW construction, due to be completed for 2026 rentals! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete.Welcome to Daisy's Dune, where an ideal location and a list of desirable vacation...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 18 Bathrooms
ATLANTIC STARLET

Overview Plan a trip to Atlantic Starlet to experience an Outer Banks vacation like no other. This expansive Kill Devil Hills home is essentially a self-contained resort with a prime oceanfront location, 18 bedrooms, and a list of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 18 Bedrooms
  • 18 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
SUN TERRA

Overview All the best of earth and sky await you in Sun Terra. With twelve bedrooms, ten with private baths and many with private decks overlooking the Atlantic, this home provides comfortable accommodations for everyone in your group...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
BEACH BUBBLES

Overview Custom built and professionally decorated, this semi-oceanfront Duck retreat tells the story of sun-kissed vacations, awesome ocean views, popular amenities, and vibrant coastal decor. Located on a private cul-de-sac in the...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
THE SWELL

Overview The Swell is a spacious oceanfront retreat located in South Nags Head, offering stellar ocean views, ten bedrooms, nine bathrooms (seven full baths), a rec room with a pool table, private pool with a kiddie pool inset and hot...

  • Nags Head
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
THE KITE SURFER

Overview Let your Outer Banks vacation take flight when you reserve The Kite Surfer for your next stay at the beach. Let your imagination set sail in this elite oceanfront retreat that is beautifully upgraded and professionally...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
YELLOWTAIL

Overview Beautifully designed and decorated, located on the oceanfront in Southern Shores, Yellowtail is a 5-bedroom vacation home that is sure to impress. The moment you enter into the foyer, look up and admire the high ceiling and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
SEAVIEW

Overview Spend your vacation days relaxing at stunning Seaview, a 7-bedroom retreat just steps from the beach in the beloved town of Southern Shores. Located only one lot from the ocean, this spacious home offers knockout views of the Atlantic...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
MY SUNSHINE

Overview Wake up to unimaginable sunrises when you reserve My Sunshine, a smartly designed home with generous oceanfront windows to capture breathtaking coastal panoramas. This popular vacation retreat has guests returning year after...

  • Nags Head
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
COROLLABUNGA

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Pull up to your vacation home and get ready to yell Corollabunga! This home is a beautiful oceanfront retreat in Corolla, offering unbeatable views and a convenient location between...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED

Overview Stylish furnishings, contemporary decor, and sensational upgrades define this oceanfront vacation retreat. This home tells the story of relaxed beachfront comfort with first-class features and amenities. Guests who reserve Too...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
MAGICAL SOL

Overview Brand New for 2026! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete. Magical Sol joins the Carolina Designs collection for 2026 with introductory first-season rates due to the late listing...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
HI'IAKA

Overview Set just three lots back from the beach on a quiet cul-de-sac in tranquil Southern Shores, 6-bedroom Hi'iaka (meaning "Goddess") is the perfect home for a serene Outer Banks vacation. Elevated ocean views can be enjoyed from...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
DROP ANCHOR

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
Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
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June 19, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Outer Banks Boating Guide

The Outer Banks is comprised of more water than land, as the fragile strips of terrain that make up these North Carolina barrier islands are bordered on all sides by deep blue major bodies of water.

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

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