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.
Brand new construction, complete and ready for 2026 rentals!Carolina Designs invites you to SOUND OF TRANQUILITY, a Corolla retreat with 8 luxurious bedrooms, each featuring private baths, positioned perfectly on the Currituck Sound. This...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
Discover TANARAMA II in Kill Devil Hills—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where luxury meets prime beachfront location. This 4-bedroom home sits at the former site of the historic Tanarama Hotel, placing you in the heart of Kill...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 4 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to CAROLINA BY THE SEA, a Corolla oceanfront retreat with 9 bedrooms, private pool, and elevator in the premier Pine Island community. This thoughtfully designed home flows seamlessly between spacious common areas...
- Corolla
- 9 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to BREAKWATER, a 10-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Pine Island, Corolla, where luxury meets relaxation. With an elevator, private pool, two hot tubs, and direct beach access, this OBX vacation rental captures the essence...
- Corolla
- 10 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
Discover TIDE TOGETHER in Corolla—a Carolina Designs semi-oceanfront home where high-end finishes meet exceptional entertainment on a larger corner lot just steps from the beach. This 6-bedroom retreat features ocean views from the great room and...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Plan your Outer Banks stay at BAREFEET RETREAT: this Carolina Designs Nags Head oceanfront estate offers 9 bedrooms, a 30x14 private pool, and hot tub with spectacular Atlantic views. Located at Milepost 16.5, this beachfront home combines...
- Nags Head
- 9 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to SERENITY, a Kill Devil Hills oceanfront retreat with 8 bedrooms, private pool, hot tub, and unobstructed views of the Wright Brothers Monument. This tranquil OBX vacation rental puts your comfort first, featuring...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to CAROLINA WAVES, a custom-built Corolla retreat offering 6 bedrooms with 3 private baths just 285 yards from beach access. This sensational lakefront vacation home in Sec. O, Ocean Sands In Corolla features 2,500...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Discover HEART OF THE SUNRISE in Nags Head—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 8 bedrooms with private baths and oceanfront luxury create the perfect family retreat. This meticulously designed home at Milepost 11.5 features spacious...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
Discover TALE OF THE WHALE in Nags Head—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where luxury meets entertainment with 8 bedrooms, private pool, home theater, and elevator access. This tranquil beachfront sanctuary at Milepost 17...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
Discover AN OCEAN NOTION in Duck—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where spectacular oceanfront views meet luxurious comfort on a high dune. This 6-bedroom retreat in Bayberry Bluffs features private baths for every bedroom, elevator...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to The Swell, a Nags Head oceanfront retreat with 10 spacious bedrooms, private pool with kiddie pool inset, hot tub, and direct beach access at Milepost 17.5. This spectacular South Nags Head vacation home offers...
- Nags Head
- 10 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
Discover BLUE WAHOO in Kill Devil Hills—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where nearly 8,000 square feet of oceanfront elegance accommodates large groups with 12 bedrooms, elevator access, home theater, and recreation room with sports bar...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 12 Bedrooms
- 13 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to SEA TO SOUND, a Duck retreat with 360-degree ocean and sound views from its hilltop perch. Experience the beauty of the Outer Banks from the 400 square foot rooftop terrace or covered decks, just 158 yards from beach...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Discover DAYS LIKE THIS in Duck—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where fully renovated comfort meets coastal convenience just 400 yards from beach access. This inviting 5-bedroom retreat in Carolina Dunes features a private pool, hot tub...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Discover OCEAN'S 88 in Southern Shores—a Carolina Designs oceanfront vacation rental where million dollar ocean views meet luxurious comfort. This professionally decorated 6-bedroom home features red oak hardwood floors, granite countertops, and...
- Southern Shores
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs presents OCEAN SPLENDOR, a spectacular 28-bedroom oceanfront retreat at Milepost 9 in Kill Devil Hills designed for unforgettable OBX vacations. This custom estate features a high-end gym, massage room, sauna, poker room, wine...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 28 Bedrooms
- 29.5 Bathrooms
Discover TRADE WINDS in Corolla—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where Pine Island's premier amenities create the perfect Outer Banks escape. This 5-bedroom retreat sits just 240 yards from beach access in the award-winning Pine Island...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
August 12, 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...
The Southern Outer Banks, particularly Ocracoke Island, is notorious as the stomping grounds for some of history's most infamous pirates. Notable swashbucklers from Calico Jack to Anne Bonney and Mary Reed, arguably the most famous women pirates...
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...
Discover WORTH THE WAIT in Southern Shores—a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where seven bedrooms, a private pool, and hot tub create the perfect semi-oceanfront escape. This spacious home sits between two beach accesses on a quiet...
- Southern Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms