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.

PORPOISE RUN

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
PELICAN COVE

Overview A popular home design filled with classic decor that has a coastal design, this oceanside vacation retreat is located in the sought after community of Duck Landing. Situated close to the heart of Duck, Pelican Cove offers...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
TIDES THAT BIND

Overview Decks, decks, and more decks! If you enjoy spending time outside to bask in the sunshine, breathe in the fresh coastal air, enjoy an elevated view of the horizon, and let any worry on your mind float away, Tides That Bind is...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
SEA LIGHT

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
HAPPY AS CLAMS

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
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
SEASIDE SERENITY

Overview Escape to waterside tranquility at Seaside Serenity, a seven-bedroom oceanfront home at Milepost 7.5 in Kill Devil Hills. Wraparound porches, cedar shakes, and crisp white trim evoke the feel of classic Carolina beach living...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
TRADE WINDS

Overview The winds are certainly blowing your way, when you reserve this charming vacation retreat, Trade Winds, located in the premier community of Pine Island. The thoughtful floor plan provides an ocean view, private bedroom suites...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
STAY ANCHORED

Overview Welcome to Stay Anchored, an 8-bedroom oceanfront that provides sweeping ocean views, multiple gathering areas, and endless entertainment options to enjoy throughout your stay. Reserve this home for a slice of paradise, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
HAPPY CRAB

Overview Welcome to Happy Crab! This casual cottage is bright and cheerful, with high ceilings and sweeping sound views from two levels of wraparound decks. A palette of tropical colors and popular amenities set the stage for fun days...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
DREAM BIG

Overview Three levels of living space on the oceanfront in Duck, you can certainly Dream Big during your next Outer Banks vacation when you stay here. With many amenities to make your beach getaway as relaxing as possible, Dream Big...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
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
A PLACE IN THE SUN

Overview Find your special Place in the Sun in the heart of Duck village when you reserve this special oceanside vacation retreat. Located on the peaceful streets of Bayberry Bluffs, this home is equidistance between the award-winning...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Overview If your idea of heaven is vacationing in a harmonious beach retreat with tasteful upgrades, stylish cottage decor and show stopper ocean views, elevate your next Outer Banks getaway by reserving Stairway To Heaven. Spend your...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
SOUL SURFER

Overview Don't just vacation - experience the ultimate unique beach experience at Soul Surfer! Thoughtfully laid out, this oceanfront vacation home is truly unique. Spend lazy days in the pool area, which connects to a private beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
SANDY BOTTOMS

Overview This spacious ocean estate hosts a crowd with ease and capitalizes on ocean proximity by offering amazing beach views from almost every bedroom. Designed with your group's comfort in mind, every bedroom has a private bath, 32'...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
WHITECAPS

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Nags Head, Whitecaps offers 3,100 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms, a fully-fenced private pool, hot tub, rec room, and more! Undoubtedly, you and your vacation group will enjoy your...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 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
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
Sailing the Outer Banks

Vacationers will notice a handful of sailboats at every local Outer Banks port, either saddled up to the docks or breezing across the harbor, en route to the nearest sound for a cruise, or to the continent-spanning Intracoastal Waterway to continue...

Outer Banks Scenic Byway

Take a long and lingering trip along the coastline that includes two ferries, 21 coastal villages, and miles of stunning scenery in every direction with a trip along the Outer Banks Scenic Byway. Known as one of the most beautiful stretches of...

7194 - Southern Grace

Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! With beautiful lakefront views and plenty of room for the whole family, Southern Grace offers the perfect location to enjoy all Hatteras Island has to...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms