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.

WE ARE BEACHIN

Overview All the best is provided in this Outer Banks seaside home in Section O of Ocean Sands. Located in a conveniently located community composed of quiet streets, We Are... Beachin' is an easy distance from grocery stores, shops...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
LATITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Overview Designed to impress, Latitude Adjustment is the perfect prescription for your next beach vacation. This home features popular amenities, professional design, and is beautifully decorated in a stylish coastal vibe. Brilliantly...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
ISLAND EPIPHANY

Overview Brand NEW construction, open for rentals starting April 2024! Located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, this stunner of a home offers all that one could hope for and dream of while vacationing on the Outer Banks. Ocean...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 23.5 Bathrooms
TALE OF THE WHALE

Overview Tale Of The Whale tells the story of memorable vacation days spent in a luxurious oceanfront retreat featuring popular amenities, spacious and well-appointed bedroom suites, and elegant coastal furnishings and decor. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
ATLANTIC SUNRISE

Overview Experience the magic of Atlantic Sunrise, a 20-bedroom vacation home on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. With 18 private baths and a host of common areas, this home is ideal for family reunions, corporate retreats, or...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 21.5 Bathrooms
SONG OF THE SEA

Overview Located just steps from the rolling surf and soft sand, this beachfront retreat will have you humming the Song of the Sea throughout your vacation stay. Featuring a welcoming traditional design with the living area on the first...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
CORONADO EAST

Overview If you are looking for an unforgettable vacation in a delightful beach community, then you are looking for Coronado East. Masterfully appointed with classic elements of soft, breezy colors and traditional, sophisticated...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
SEA WINDS

Overview Your vacation will set sail when you reserve Sea Winds, a semi-oceanfront vacation retreat offering six bedrooms with private bathrooms, popular indoor and outdoor amenities, and a sensational Kill Devil Hills location...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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
HEART OF THE SUNRISE

Overview Unwind and allow the oceanfront retreat, Heart of the Sunrise, wrap your family in leisure during your next Outer Banks vacation. Meticulously designed with family relaxation and entertainment in mind, the home's layout...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
SURF AND SOUND

Overview Find the ultimate in tranquility and vacation serenity when you reserve Surf and Sound. This five bedroom soundfront home is located on a large lot in a quiet cul-de-sac, and offers a laid-back alternative for your next...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
HOOKED UP

Overview For your next vacation to the Outer Banks, make plans for a relaxing stay at Hooked Up, a Corolla semi-oceanfront with easy access to the beach in the Ocean Sands Section O community. Hooked Up offers a modern design that...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
ATLANTIC BREEZE

Overview Simple elegance and bright decor align in Atlantic Breeze, a 7-bedroom oceanfront escape in Corolla. Located in Section O of the Ocean Sands neighborhood, this home offers access to community pool and tennis, and is located a...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
TIDE TOGETHER

Overview Situated on a larger corner lot just steps from the beach in Ocean Lake, Tide Together has been thoughtfully designed with high end finishes, generous sized bedrooms, and entertainment areas indoor and out. With ocean views...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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
WISH GRANTED

Overview Situated on a large corner lot in the Corolla community of Crown Point, this semi-oceanfront beach retreat offers over 3,300 square feet of living space to wrap guests in vacation leisure and comfort. Located directly across...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
FISH TALES

Overview Treat your family to an unforgettable stay at Fish Tales, a spacious 12 bedroom oceanfront, sporting breathtaking views of the beaches at Nags Head, and offering amenities that include 30 x 13 pool, baby pool, two hot tubs, two...

  • Nags Head
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
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Duck Jazz Festival
Oct 9

October 9, 2025

This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set...

Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...

Perfect Landing

There's no better place to land your perfect vacation than this elegant cottage! This home is situated near sand dunes that inspired the birthplace of aviation, and is a very short walk from the beach. This home features two wrap-around sundecks, a...

  • Waves
  • 4 Bedrooms