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.

SOUND OF TRANQUILITY

Overview Brand new construction, complete and ready for 2026 rentals! More photos to come.Whether you're indoors or out, vacation days spent at Sound of Tranquility will be those that the whole family talks about for years to come as...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
WHALEHEAD SUNRISE

Overview Located on the oceanfront, Whalehead Sunrise offers vacationers the perfect combination of oceanfront sunrises, a comfortable, spacious layout, and modern technology. With direct access to the beach from the deck and private...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
TEQUILA SUNRISE

Overview Oceanfront in Carolina Dunes, this 5-bedroom vacation home is where you'll want to return to year after year. An ideal location, coupled with a magnificent home that has desirable amenities and ample space for a group, your...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
MARTY'S MANOR

Overview Marty's Manor is sure to be the perfect fit for your next family vacation! Offering an ideal layout and spacious bedrooms, this home is a relaxation haven with a stellar location. This five bedroom home is centrally situated in...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Overview Situated in a gated ocean-to-sound community, elevate your Outer Banks vacation to the next level by reserving Great Expectations. This sensational oceanfront estate features iconic ocean views, eight beautifully appointed...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
THE CAROLINIAN

Overview The Carolinian, an exquisite beachfront estate, scores high marks for creating a blend of contemporary living and relaxing comfort. A thoughtful floor plan, stylish furnishings, and a host of amenities combine to create...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
BIRDSEYE

Overview No detail has been overlooked at Birdseye, a custom crafted semi-oceanfront steps from the beach in Southern Shores. This 4-bedroom home offers a modern twist on classic Southern Shores flat-top architecture, and was designed...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
LIVIN THE DREAM

Overview You surely will be Livin' the Dream while staying in this 10-bedroom, oceanfront vacation home. There are many great features to this home, but just to name a few: gathering areas on every floor, spacious bedrooms that each...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
HONOR

Overview Welcome to Honor, a grand oceanfront estate specifically designed for those vacationing in large groups. Guests who reserve this home are treated to a host of gathering areas for leisure and recreation, and eighteen bedroom...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 18 Bedrooms
  • 19.5 Bathrooms
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE

Overview Once you arrive at Duck, Duck, Goose, you'll never want to leave the conveniences and comfort that will have your family cheering for more! This home offers a spacious great room, rec room with pool table, theater room, private...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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
  • 25.5 Bathrooms
SPECIALTY

Overview A prime oceanfront location in the premier Pine Island community, this seven-bedroom home offers the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. Guests who reserve Specialty are treated to spectacular ocean-to-sound vistas, full length...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
DUCK-N-SEA

Overview Duck away from everyday responsibilities and head to Duck-n-Sea, a spacious oceanside retreat with charming decor and crowd-pleasing amenities. This home offers a thoughtful floor plan with private suites and abundant indoor...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
MOON GLOW

Overview Welcome to the shimmering beauty of Moon Glow, a 7,000 square foot upscale oceanside retreat brilliantly designed for those vacationing in large groups and featuring ocean views and a host of amenities. This elegant home is...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
THE BIRDIE

Overview This beautiful Outer Banks vacation estate with vaulted ceilings, lots of space, bright cheerful decor and the most amazing view of the ocean are not all this beach retreat has to offer. Located on a quiet spot of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
OBX WAVES

Overview Watch the OBX Waves roll into shore while kicking back in a beach chair and enjoying every second of your Outer Banks vacation! OBX Waves is a seven-bedroom, three-story home located in Ocean Sands in Corolla. Being...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
SOMETHING SPECIAL

Overview Aptly named, Something Special is a Duck oceanfront home that creates memorable vacations for all who enter! Offering a sensational location, guests will be treated to an impressive floor plan, large bedrooms with ocean views...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...

Sound Happy

Welcome to this fantastic home that will have you staying year after year with your loved ones! This three-story sound-front home enjoys a prime location within a mile of public access to Rodanthe Beach and a handful of great restaurants. Other...

  • Rodanthe
  • 6 Bedrooms