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!
Find the perfect Carolina Designs Realty rental home.
Carolina Designs invites you to EASTWICK, a Southern Shores oceanfront retreat with 5 bedrooms, private pool, hot tub, and your own boardwalk to the beach. This Outer Banks vacation home combines coastal charm with premium amenities across three...
- Southern Shores
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Discover WHY KNOT in Corolla—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where expansive comfort meets oceanside luxury. This stunning 8-bedroom home features a private heated pool, two hot tubs, elevator, recreation room, and sits just 216 yards from...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to CORONADO EAST, a Duck retreat with 5 bedrooms, private pool, and hot tub just 573 yards from beach access. This inviting OBX vacation rental creates a warm, relaxing atmosphere from the moment you arrive in the heart...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to GRAND BAHAMA, a Nags Head oceanfront retreat with 8 bedrooms, each featuring private baths, plus panoramic ocean views from this tropical-inspired estate. Experience luxury amenities including a private pool just...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to OCEAN MIST, a Duck retreat with ocean views from wrap-around decks and a rooftop ships watch just 139 yards from beach access. This aptly named Schooner Ridge home captures the soft beach breeze while offering 4...
- Duck
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to MAGICAL SOL, a Kill Devil Hills oceanfront retreat with 16 spacious bedrooms, each featuring private baths, sweeping Atlantic views, and private beach access. This expansive estate offers the scale and amenities of a...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 16 Bedrooms
- 17 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to GREAT EXPECTATIONS, a Duck oceanfront retreat with 8 bedroom suites, each featuring private baths, plus an elevator for easy access between three floors of luxury. This sensational oceanfront estate in the gated Four...
- Duck
- 8 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to SALTY BREEZES, a Duck oceanfront retreat with 6 bedrooms, private pool, hot tub, and stunning ocean views from practically every vantage point. Located directly on the beach with a private dune deck, this modern...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Discover STARDUST in Corolla—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where brand new construction meets luxury with 11 bedrooms, each with private baths, positioned semi-oceanfront in the sought-after Whalehead subdivision. This stunning home...
- Corolla
- 11 Bedrooms
- 12 Bathrooms
AGAINST THE WIND pairs classic OBX comfort with Carolina Designs hospitality in Southern Shores, offering brand new construction complete for summer 2026 rentals. This thoughtfully designed vacation home sits just 135 yards from beach access...
- Southern Shores
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to PAX ET BONUM, a Duck retreat with 3,700 square feet in the prestigious Schooner Ridge subdivision. This 6-bedroom home features private pool and hot tub, plus exclusive access to Schooner Ridge's oceanfront pool and...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to KOKOMO 7, a Corolla oceanfront retreat with 7 bedrooms, private pool, and elevator convenience. This stunning Outer Banks home sits on the ocean's edge, showcasing breathtaking dune and water vistas where guests wake...
- Corolla
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to CASA TUA, a Corolla retreat with 12 bedrooms, each featuring private baths, plus over 6,000 square feet of luxury living space in Whalehead. This exceptional OBX vacation rental offers three levels of...
- Corolla
- 12 Bedrooms
- 13 Bathrooms
Discover HAPPY DUCK in Duck—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where thoughtfully designed coastal elegance meets premium amenities just 217 yards from beach access. This stunning 7-bedroom retreat in Duck Landing offers 32x16 private...
- Duck
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Discover ENDLESS SUMMER in Southern Shores—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where panoramic north-to-south Atlantic views and luxurious amenities create the ultimate OBX retreat. This 9-bedroom oceanfront home offers an...
- Southern Shores
- 9 Bedrooms
- 8.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to Whitecaps, a Nags Head oceanfront retreat with 3,100 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms, and uninterrupted ocean views from the top floor. This OBX vacation rental features a fully-fenced private pool...
- Nags Head
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Discover DAISY'S DUNE in Kill Devil Hills—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where brand new construction meets oceanfront luxury. This spectacular 20-bedroom home features an elevated pool with ocean views, home theater, recreation room, and...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 20 Bedrooms
- 18 Bathrooms
Discover SUMMER BREEZE in Southern Shores—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where luxury meets comfort on the ocean's edge. This stunning 4-bedroom retreat features 3 king suites and 1 queen bedroom. Perfect for families seeking an...
- Southern Shores
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
August 4, 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...
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...
You’ve made the drive, gathered the family, packed the cooler with lunches and drinks, and you’re heading out onto the sand on a bright Summer day. You unfold your beach chair and SNAP, it breaks, or bends, or the rotting fabric rips. It...
Carolina Designs invites you to THE SANDMAN, a Nags Head oceanfront retreat with 6 bedrooms, each featuring private baths, plus elevator access and a 24x14 private pool. This oceanfront home at Milepost 16 offers invigorating ocean views, a...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms