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.

OPEN OCEAN

Overview A vacation unlike any other awaits you at Open Ocean, a 27-bedroom estate located on an acre of prime oceanfront land in Kill Devil Hills. Event- and reunion-ready, this home is one of the largest in Kill Devil Hills in terms of...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 27 Bedrooms
  • 28 Bathrooms
THE SANDY BLUE

Overview Relax on the beach or splash around in the large, private pool at The Sandy Blue. This beautifully decorated vacation retreat boasts ocean views from the upper living level and deck, and offers special amenities to please...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
GO THE DISTANCE

Overview Welcome to Go The Distance, a one of a kind, 10-bedroom oceanfront in the exclusive community of Pine Island Reserve. This well-maintained estate has been impeccably designed with your comfort and entertainment in mind...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
THE BEST OF TIDES

Overview Guaranteed to be the hub for a fantastic Outer Banks getaway, The Best of Tides is an 8-bedroom vacation located in the popular Whalehead community in Corolla. Only one street over from the oceanfront, you are a short distance...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
PIER JOY

OverviewAny way you cut it, this spacious oceanfront home in South Nags Head is truly special. The location is second to none, and you'll immediately notice the gorgeous views of Jennette's Pier, a prime attraction on the Outer Banks, where...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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
HAPPY AS CLAMS

Overview Restful vacation days are ahead at Happy As Clams, a 6-bedroom Corolla retreat in Section D of the Ocean Sands community. With a host of popular amenities and the Atlantic at your doorstep, you and your family will find...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
PIRATES ESCAPE

Overview Pirates Escape is a beachfront retreat located in Nags Head. This home is professionally decorated and offers guests popular amenities and unique finishes. Interior features include eight inviting suites, an elevator, an open...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
SEA SHELL-TER

Overview Take shelter in this cheerful four-bedroom home, situated on a quiet street centrally located between the beach road and main bypass in Kill Devil Hills. Pleasant and sunny, Sea Shell-ter is sure to be a favorite for small...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
SEA VIEW

Overview Experience vacation at Sea View, with a private pool and hot tub, an ideal location right across the street from a beach access, and of course, a view of the sea. An open floor plan offers a great room, dining area, and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
PLAN BEACH

Overview 2023 Parade of Homes winning home, including the Judges Grand Champion Award!What's the best plan? Plan Beach! This 7-bedroom vacation home is an ode to classic Outer Banks with a flattop architectural design, a warm and coastal...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
CASA TUA

Overview Located in Whalehead, Casa Tua (translates to your house) offers your vacation group three levels and over 6,000 square feet of indoor living space. With gathering areas on each floor, twelve bedrooms with private baths, a...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
FAIRWINDS

Overview Just a short stroll to the beach on a dedicated walkway, Fairwinds offers a lovely and convenient setting for guests to create vacation memories. This traditional beach cottage features fun-filled gathering spaces on all...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
BELLTIDE

Overview Enjoy unforgettable beach days when you stay at BellTide, a 9-bedroom, oceanfront home located near Milepost 12.5, in the heart of Nags Head. Designed with comfort in mind and nautical decor throughout, you and your group are...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
SUMMER OASIS

Overview In search of an oceanfront vacation haven? Reserve Summer Oasis, a Parade of Homes award-winning home. Situated just north of Jennette's Pier, this home enjoys a prime oceanfront location with sensational ocean, pier, sunrise...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
SEACLUSION

Overview Looking for tranquility at the beach? Look NO further! Experience the peaceful ocean views, upscale professional design, and endless amenities at Seaclusion. In Corolla's Whalehead community, Seaclusion is an oceanfront 12...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
PAX ET BONUM

Overview Discover Pax et Bonum, a 3,700 square foot vacation home in the popular Schooner Ridge subdivision, located in the heart of Duck. Guests have access to the Schooner Ridge oceanfront pool as well as the community center, which...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Map
Carova Corolla Duck Southern Shores Kitty Hawk Kill Devil Hills Manteo Nags Head Wanchese Rodanthe Waves Salvo Avon Buxton Frisco Hatteras Ocracoke
Lighthouse 5K Series
Jul 22

July 22, 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...

Outer Banks Swimming Guide

Swimming is a local sport that never goes out of style on the Outer Banks, and with literally miles of ocean and sound waters to paddle around, there's no shortage of refreshing locales to enjoy a dip. Vacationers will find they have their choice of...

Bodie Island

Bodie Island tends to cause a lot of confusion, for both the pronunciation of its name as well as its precise location. This small strip of the Outer Banks doesn't get a lot of attention, and most North Carolina visitors simply pass through the area...

BEACH KING

Overview Unwind in style at Beach King, a professionally appointed Nags Head retreat situated on a large lot directly on the ocean's edge. This home embodies the spirit of beachfront elegance, and is the ideal destination to experience...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms