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.

SALTY SUMMERS

Carolina Designs presents Salty Summers, a spectacular 8-bedroom oceanside estate in Corolla's exclusive Ocean Hill Estates, just 214 yards from beach access. This luxurious OBX vacation rental features professional decor, an elevator, home...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
SANDY PAWS

Overview Make tracks and enjoy all the natural beauty of the Outer Banks from this ideally sited family vacation home. Whether you prefer the dreamy pinks and blues of the ocean sunrise, the red-gold glory of sunset on the sound, or the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
BELLTIDE

Carolina Designs presents BELLTIDE, a spectacular 9-bedroom oceanfront home at Milepost 12.5 in the heart of Nags Head. This premium OBX vacation rental combines luxury accommodations with unbeatable amenities, featuring a private pool, hot tub...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
WHY KNOT

Carolina Designs presents WHY KNOT, an exceptional 8-bedroom Corolla retreat featuring private heated pool, hot tub, elevator, and recreation room. Located in Ocean Sands Section C, this premium OBX vacation rental offers expansive wraparound...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
PEBBLE BEACH

Carolina Designs presents PEBBLE BEACH, a magnificent oceanfront retreat in Duck's exclusive Sea Hawk community featuring breathtaking ocean views on all three levels. This luxurious 7-bedroom estate offers private pool, hot tub, home theater...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
THE WARD HOUSE

Carolina Designs presents THE WARD HOUSE in Corolla, where your OBX vacation dreams come to life! This exceptional 6-bedroom retreat features a spectacular 30x15 private pool, elevator access to all floors, recreation room, plus sleeping for up...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
GO THE DISTANCE

Carolina Designs presents GO THE DISTANCE, an extraordinary 10-bedroom oceanfront estate in the exclusive Pine Island Reserve community of Corolla. This impeccably designed home offers 7,200 sq. feet of interior living space, creating the ultimate...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
MAGICAL SOL

Carolina Designs presents MAGICAL SOL, a brand new 16-bedroom oceanfront estate in Kill Devil Hills designed to maximize your vacation experience. With sweeping Atlantic views, private beach access, elevated private pool, home theater, and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
LIVIN THE DREAM

Carolina Designs presents LIVIN THE DREAM, a spectacular 10-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla's prestigious Whalehead community. This exceptional vacation rental features 10 private bathrooms, elevator access, private pool with hot tub, home...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
TURTLE COVE

Overview Your family will never forget the enchanting Turtle Cove, a spectacular vacation home located only a short minute's walk away from the oceanfront and one of the top-rated beaches in Duck. This grand house is the perfect place...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
VILLA MARGARITA

Carolina Designs presents Villa Margarita, a charming 6-bedroom OBX vacation rental in Duck's prestigious Schooner Ridge just 131 yards from beach access. This comfortably appointed home features 4 kings, 1 queen, twin bunks, 6 full baths, private...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
PARADISE PALMS

Carolina Designs presents Paradise Palms, an exceptional 8-bedroom retreat in Corolla's prestigious Whalehead community, just 389 yards from beach access. This well-appointed OBX vacation rental features a spectacular 28x14 private pool with free...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
OCEAN BREEZE

Carolina Designs presents Ocean Breeze, a spectacular 7-bedroom Duck vacation retreat loaded with premium amenities including a private pool and hot tub, rec room with pool table, SONOS sound system throughout, Roku TVs, and elevator convenience...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
SIR WALTER RALEIGH

Carolina Designs presents Sir Walter Raleigh, a magnificent oceanfront estate in Nags Head featuring 8 bedrooms with private baths. This luxurious retreat accommodates large groups with a private pool, hot tub, home theater, and elevator...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
FLYING SOUTH

Overview Offering a thoughtful floor plan that is filled with popular amenities, Flying South features eight bedrooms (four with private baths) with plenty of privacy, gathering areas, and expansive, wraparound decks. Guests have access...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
WISH UPON A STAR

Carolina Designs presents WISH UPON A STAR, a spectacular 10-bedroom oceanfront home in Corolla's exclusive Whalehead community. With panoramic ocean views, private pool, two hot tubs, home theater, and your own beach walkway, this luxury OBX...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
MAKING MEMORIES

Carolina Designs presents MAKING MEMORIES, a stunning 7-bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores where unforgettable beach vacations come to life. New to our program for 2026, this exceptional property features a private pool, hot tub...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
BLUE HEAVEN

Carolina Designs presents BLUE HEAVEN, a spectacular 5-bedroom soundfront retreat on the Currituck Sound in Duck. This premier vacation rental features a private pool, hot tub, theater room, elevator, and private gazebo - perfectly positioned just...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
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Featured Local Businesses

We love to highlight some of the best and most interesting Outer Banks restaurants, shops, attractions and activities. Read on to discover some of our favorites!

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 Beach Lighthouse

The Currituck Beach Lighthouse, located in the heart of Corolla, borders the historic Whalehead in Historic Corolla and still functions as a guide for passing mariners. At 162' feet tall, the lighthouse's First Order Fresnel light, (the largest size...

SILVER SHORE

Carolina Designs presents SILVER SHORE, a magnificent semi-oceanfront Outer Banks home in Duck featuring 7 bedrooms, 5 kings, elevator access, and stellar amenities. Situated on an elevated lot just over the dunes, this stunning retreat boasts...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms