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.

NO WORRIES

Overview When you arrive at No Worries, toss your cares to the wind and embrace a carefree lifestyle in a stylish home filled to the brim with special amenities! This seaside retreat features a convenient elevator, charming bedroom...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
CASUAL ELEGANCE

Overview Avoid heavy weekend traffic with a Friday check-in!Casual Elegance is the perfect way to describe this wonderful Outer Banks vacation home, tucked back just steps from the beach on a quiet road in family-friendly Southern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
SEA THE SUNSETS

Overview Retreat to waterside comfort with a stay at Sea The Sunsets, a large six bedroom home on a quiet cul-de-sac with stunning sound views from nearly every level. Activities are endless, as this home offers sound access by way of...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

Overview The promise of sun-kissed vacation days is yours when you reserve Simply Irresistible, a 4,600 square foot beachfront retreat filled with private bedroom suites and popular entertainment features. Enjoy panoramic views of the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
BEACH THERAPY

Overview Looking for the perfect therapy for the doldrums of everyday life? Look no further than Beach Therapy, a charming beachfront retreat in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla. Guests who reserve this oceanfront home will enjoy...

  • Corolla
  • 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
BEACH PALACE

Overview Exquisite comfort, breathtaking ocean and monument views, and a vast array of unforgettable amenities belong to those who vacation at Beach Palace. Thoughtfully designed to accommodate large groups, this immense estate provides...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 Bathrooms
HEADS CAROLINA

Overview Heads Carolina provides long covered verandas so you can enjoy shade on sunny days and keep dry on those days that aren't quite as bright. You'll be charmed by the coastal inspired interiors, swept away by the panoramic ocean...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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
PIER JOY

OverviewExtensive updates for 2024 and 2025; read more below!Any way you cut it, this spacious oceanfront home in South Nags Head is truly special. The location is second to none, and you'll immediately notice the gorgeous views of Jennette's...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
120 DUCK LANDING LN

Overview Located in the heart of Duck, 120 Duck Landing has seven bedrooms, a private pool, hot tub, and rec room, and is only a short distance down the street from the nearest beach access. This three-story vacation home offers plenty...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
FOUR SEASONS RETREAT

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
GRAND BAHAMA

Overview The island ambiance of this Nags Head estate is provided by tropical decor and panoramic ocean views. Experience the opulence of the hot tub and the private pool, fenced in and just over the dune from the beach. The joys of the...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
ABRACADABRA

Overview All the magic of the Outer Banks will be at your fingertips when you choose Abracadabra for your next vacation. This thoughtfully designed ten bedroom home is centrally located in the Whalehead neighborhood of Corolla, and has...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 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
CAROLINA ON MY MIND

Overview Your Carolina vacation goes tropical in this airy, multi-family friendly Outer Banks vacation rental home in the Crown Point community of Corolla. Relax in Carolina On My Mind's island ambiance, whether you're enjoying the...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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
CASA BLANCA

Overview Feel the worries and stresses of the "real world" melt away as you step inside the Parade of Homes award-winning Casa Blanca, nestled at the ocean's edge in prestigious Pine Island. Inspired by the kasbahs of Marrakech, this...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Map
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Kite Point

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...

Best Sunsets on the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks is known for its breathtaking sunsets. Watching sunsets is a popular activity for both locals and visitors, and there are plenty of photogenic sunset spots to create special memories. Here are the top places to watch a sunset on the...

246 | Guaranteed Fun

For your comfort in the coming season, ALL mattresses have been replaced!Welcome to our lovely Semi-Oceanfront vacation retreat in Kitty Hawk, NC, nestled along the picturesque shores of the Outer Banks. This home offers comfort, coastal charm...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 14
5/3 - 5/9
$2,359  $2,754
$395 off
5/10 - 5/16
$2,545  $2,995
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$2,995  $3,595
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$3,995  $4,795
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$5,995  $7,295
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