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.

MOON BAY

Overview Experience luxurious vacation living at Moon Bay, an oceanfront beauty that combines classic charm with modern amenities to recapture the ambience of Old Nags Head. Enjoy captivating ocean views and onshore breezes from an...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
COASTAL SOL

Overview An unmatched vacation experience starts at Coastal Sol, a 24-bedroom oceanfront designed to be the ultimate backdrop for your next Outer Banks reunion, retreat, or event. Decked out with endless indoor and outdoor amenities and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 24 Bathrooms
OBX RE-DUCKS

Overview Just a few of the most noteworthy features of OBX Re-Ducks: - Short walk along a quiet street to the nearby beach access- View of the ocean from the top floor - Attentive owner who makes regular updates and improvements - Large and...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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
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
WILD HORSES

Overview Let Wild Horses drag you away to a new level of Outer Banks relaxation. A personal playground designed to entertain and delight guests of all ages with its spacious, well-designed floor plan. A unique architectural design makes...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
PARADISE PALMS

Overview Watch the sun rise over the ocean in Paradise Palms, a well-appointed retreat in Whalehead, a centrally located community in Corolla. Only 389 yards to the beach access, and less than a mile from restaurants and shops, you'll...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
SEA WATCH

Overview Ocean vistas and long beach days are in your future at Sea Watch, an eight-bedroom home just north of the village of Duck. A prime coastal location and a highlight reel of amenities make this home a top-notch retreat. Imagine...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
MAKING MEMORIES

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!If you want to be Making Memories at the beach with those you love, look no further than this 7-bedroom semi-oceanfront home located in Southern Shores. With a private pool and a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
SOL MATE

Overview Find your Sol Mate by the sea with a vacation to this beautiful 10-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Corolla. Innovative design elements, distinctive amenities, and unique finishes combine to create a vacation haven ideal for...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
THE JADE WAVE

Overview Catch this wave and ride the crest of a fun vacation for every member of your family. From the moment you arrive, The Jade Wave entertains - whether you're hanging out in the comfort of its indoor spaces, which are decorated...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
BLUE BEACON RETREAT

Overview Let Blue Beacon Retreat be your shining guide to an Outer Banks vacation experience of a lifetime! Treat your group to three levels of superb finishes and upscale amenities. The outdoor area creates an oasis for entertaining...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
YANKEE BELLE

Overview Southern charm and comfort abound in this great Outer Banks vacation home right on the ocean with lots of decking. Three levels of beautifully decorated living areas give plenty of room for the entire family. The rooms have...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
CAPE SOL

Overview A vacation to remember will be yours at Cape Sol, a luxurious Duck oceanfront home, boasting seven bedrooms (six with private baths), a private pool with cabana bar, rec room with pool table and arcade games, Smart TVs...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
CAROLINA BY THE SEA

Overview There's something very special about Carolina by the Sea, that makes you feel right at home. Located in the premier community of Pine Island, guests can relax in a thoughtful home design that flows between common areas and...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
SOUND AND SEA

Overview Welcome to Sound and Sea, a classic waterfront Carolina cottage that greets you with a lovely array of popular amenities. This home is stylishly furnished with pleasing coastal decor so guests can relax into comfort throughout...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
PIRATES TREASURE

Overview NEW to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Pirates Treasure is a semi-oceanfront vacation home located in the heart of Corolla, offering a blend of upscale comfort and endless entertainment. From the rooftop deck, take in...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Museums

The Outer Banks is rich in history, from the early explorers who first set foot on its shores 400 years ago to the groundbreaking first flight that launched modern aviation. Every community has a story and a resonant heritage, and as a result, the...

Outer Banks Birding

For bird lovers, the Outer Banks is hard to beat. This delicate chain of barrier islands is not only home to dozens of different native shorebirds, but also thousands of migrating birds who make a rest stop on the Outer Banks every year. Add to this...

Buxton Woods

Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...

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