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.

DUCK-N-SEA

Overview Duck away from everyday responsibilities and head to Duck-n-Sea, a spacious oceanside retreat with charming decor and crowd-pleasing amenities. This home offers a thoughtful floor plan with private suites and abundant indoor...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
BELLA PLAYA

Overview Bella Playa - the name says it all! Experience the beauty of our beaches with a vacation at this thoughtfully designed six-bedroom home in the Ocean Lake community of Corolla. Built to incorporate all the amenities that make...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SEACLUSION

Overview Looking for tranquility at the beach? Look NO further! Experience the peaceful ocean views, upscale professional design, and endless amenities at Seaclusion. In Corolla's Whalehead community, Seaclusion is an oceanfront 12...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
HEART OF THE SUNRISE

Overview Unwind and allow the oceanfront retreat, Heart of the Sunrise, wrap your family in leisure during your next Outer Banks vacation. Meticulously designed with family relaxation and entertainment in mind, the home's layout...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
PERIWINKLE PARADISE

Overview Periwinkle Paradise is just four houses from the ocean, this spacious Southern Shores home allows you to enjoy ocean views, sea breezes, and all of the amenities you'll need for a comfortable and entertaining stay. Nestled...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
SEASIDE CORNER

Overview Welcome to Seaside Corner! Just steps to the seashore in Corolla's Ocean Sands community, Section O. Listen to the waves as you take in views of the ocean and the private pool area from the top floor deck. Gather with family...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
SEAQUESTER

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2025!A 5-bedroom oceanfront vacation home located in the quiet neighborhood of Sound Sea Village, Seaquester is a great choice for your next Outer Banks getaway! Three levels of living...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
STARDUST

Overview Brand NEW construction, recently completed for the 2025 season!Located in Whalehead, Stardust checks all the boxes! A private heated pool, hot tub, poolside cabana, eleven bedrooms with private baths, a rec room, a theater, a...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
WIND WATCH

Overview Brand NEW construction, due to be complete and ready for rentals in spring 2026! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete.The perfect balance between indoor and outdoor living, this...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Overview Situated in a gated ocean-to-sound community, elevate your Outer Banks vacation to the next level by reserving Great Expectations. This sensational oceanfront estate features iconic ocean views, eight beautifully appointed...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
SUN CATCHER

Overview Sun Catcher captures all that the Outer Banks has to offer in a beautiful oceanfront Whalehead estate. Every thoughtful detail--the oceanfront pool and hot tub, the game room with kitchenette, a private bath for each...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
WISH GRANTED

Overview Situated on a large corner lot in the Corolla community of Crown Point, this semi-oceanfront beach retreat offers over 3,300 square feet of living space to wrap guests in vacation leisure and comfort. Located directly across...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SEA LIFE

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
CASA TUA

Overview Located in Whalehead, Casa Tua (translates to your house) offers your vacation group three levels and over 6,000 square feet of indoor living space. With gathering areas on each floor, twelve bedrooms with private baths, a...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
PERFECT TEN

Overview Seaside serenity awaits guests at Perfect Ten, a sensational Corolla oceanfront estate located in the popular Whalehead community. Enjoy three levels of elegant upgrades and furnishings in a beautifully designed home featuring...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
AQUADISIAC

Overview Life is a collection of memories - make each one count at Aquadisiac. This spectacular 12-bedroom flat top oceanfront is infused with design elements that evoke the era of classic Southern Shores architecture, but with a modern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 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
BREAKWATER

Overview A few of the things you'll love about staying at Breakwater: - Attentive owner - updates in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 - Pack less - complimentary seasonal cabana service! - Locally based private housekeeping and maintenance...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
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Windsurfing the Outer Banks

While several of the Outer Banks' most popular sports seemingly flew onto the scene in the past decade or two, like kiteboarding or stand up paddle boarding (SUP), windsurfing has been drawing water sports lovers to the North Carolina coast for...

Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

Outer Banks Milepost System

Many newcomers to the Outer Banks who are browsing the local restaurants, shops and area attractions online or in the local guide books notice an interesting addition to the standard address. Besides the typical business name, street name, street...

SIMPLY PARADISE

Overview Welcome to Simply Paradise, an 8-bedroom oceanfront vacation home in Nags Head, where stunning views and desirable amenities await your arrival! Don't wait long to dive into the private pool, slip into the poolside hot tub, or...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms