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.

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
OCEAN MIST

Overview An aptly named home in Schooner Ridge, Ocean Mist is close enough to the sea to feel the soft beach breeze. Enjoy quality family time in the open second story living area or retreat to your comfortably appointed bedroom for...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
THE SEA SWEET

Overview Leave the ordinary behind and trade in your suits for swimwear with a visit to The Sea Sweet, a six bedroom Corolla home in the Village of Ocean Hill. Featuring six bedrooms (three of which have private baths, deck access, and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
LA RESIDENCIA

Overview Step into La Residencia, an oceanfront villa with breathtaking ocean-to-sound vistas located in the premier community of Pine Island in Corolla. From the moment you enter this vacation home, guests are treated to a beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
THE BEACH HOUSE

Overview Graced with over 4,000 square feet of free-flowing living space and situated on the prime oceanfront in Southern Shores, The Beach House ideally captures the playful spirit of the sea. Designer colors, choice upgrades, and...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 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
SOUNDS DUCKIN' AWESOME

Overview This seven bedroom soundfront stunner Sounds Duckin' Awesome, because it is! Tucked back on a large lot just north of the village of Duck, Sounds Duckin' Awesome has been designed to enhance your vacation fun with an unbeatable...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
WIND STAR

Overview Oceanfront in Duck, three levels of living space, a private pool, many open and covered decks, a private walkway to the beach, and more; we give you, Wind Star. Sure to be the hub for memories and enjoyable vacation days for...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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
WIND AND TIDES

Overview Brand new construction, completed in May 2025!Experience the Outer Banks while staying in Wind and Tides, a 6-bedroom semi-oceanfront vacation home that offers all the amenities needed for an unforgettable visit. Three levels...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
SALTY SUMMERS

Overview Carefree days are ahead at Salty Summers, an 8-bedroom oceanside estate just a few lots from the beach in Ocean Hill. This home features professional decor, custom touches throughout, an elevator, a home theater room, rec room...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
A TUSCAN DUCK

Overview Soak up the sun at A Tuscan Duck, a well-equipped, kid-friendly, and freshly decorated home in the treasured community of Duck Landing. This seaside retreat has everything you need for a fantastic vacation, including ocean views...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
WIND AND WAVES

Overview Pack your things and get ready to relax during an unforgettable Outer Banks vacation in this inviting, 7 bedroom oceanfront home! Wind and Waves is built by a well-known local contractor and Parade of Homes winning builder...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
SOUTHBOUND

Overview A breezy beachside retreat, Southbound, is in the centrally located Duck Landing community. Designed to maximize relaxation, this home includes seven bedrooms and unbeatable amenities, including a refreshing private pool and outdoor...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
SERENITY

Overview Looking for a quiet refuge from the daily grind? Lose yourself in the easygoing yet refined ambience of Serenity, a tranquil home that puts your comfort first. Curl up in the ship's watch to enjoy the panorama of ocean and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
PEACEFUL BREEZE

Overview Enjoy popular home amenities, views and coastal breezes from Peaceful Breeze, a delightful and spacious Outer Banks vacation retreat. Located in the Sea Acres community, enjoy a short walk to the award-winning town of Duck to...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
BAREFEET RETREAT

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
EXTA SEA

Overview Located on the oceanfront, in the quintessential beach town of Nags Head, Exta Sea is an amazing option for your next Outer Banks vacation. Offering two rec rooms and a theater, nine bedrooms, all with a connected bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 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
Lighthouse 5K Series
Jul 15

July 15, 2026

(+ more dates)

Lace up your running shoes and see the sights. Add the fun of a run and fitness to your vacation joining us for a Summer morning 5k run/walk through the Historic Village of Corolla Light. Enjoy the sights of the Northern Outer Banks. The WhaleHead...

Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

Blackbeard and other Pirates

The Southern Outer Banks, particularly Ocracoke Island, is notorious as the stomping grounds for some of history's most infamous pirates. Notable swashbucklers from Calico Jack to Anne Bonney and Mary Reed, arguably the most famous women pirates...

SHORE TO PLEASE

Overview Plan your seaside escape to Shore To Please, an oceanfront mansion on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. Featuring four levels of living space with 23 bedroom suites (21 in the main house, two in the private...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 23 Bedrooms
  • 26.5 Bathrooms