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.

THE QUARTERDECK

Overview Located in the popular Pine Island subdivision of Corolla, furnished with many desirable amenities, and a short walking distance from the nearest beach access, The Quarterdeck is a great option for your next beach getaway! This...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
PEACEFUL BREEZE

Overview Enjoy popular home amenities, views and coastal breezes from Peaceful Breeze, a delightful and spacious Outer Banks vacation retreat. Located in the Sea Acres community, enjoy a short walk to the award-winning town of Duck to...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
PERIWINKLE PARADISE

Overview Periwinkle Paradise is just four houses from the ocean, this spacious Southern Shores home allows you to enjoy ocean views, sea breezes, and all of the amenities you'll need for a comfortable and entertaining stay. Nestled...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
SOUND OF SILENCE

Overview Do you hear that? That's the Sound of Silence as you embark on a truly remarkable Outer Banks vacation. Located on the Currituck Sound, this 6-bedroom home is unlike any other. With over 6,700 square feet of living space, the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
OCEAN SOL

Overview Brand new construction, complete and available for rentals as of July 2025! No matter how many times you have been to the Outer Banks, or even if this is your first of many adventures to North Carolina, Ocean Sol invites you...

  • Corolla
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 16 Bathrooms
EGRET'S LANDING

Overview Views, views, views! Ocean vistas are a focal point from almost every angle at Egret's Landing, a seven bedroom waterfront home in the Whalehead community of Corolla. Spacious, bright, and thoughtfully decorated with modern...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
CASA TUA

Overview Brand NEW construction, complete September 2025.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...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
DUCK PEACH

Overview Welcome to Duck Peach, a charming beach home located just two homes from the Currituck Sound in the peaceful seaside community of Olde Duck Beach. The sunset views over the water from the second floor deck are gorgeous! Trips...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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
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
BELLA PLAYA

Overview Bella Playa - the name says it all! Experience the beauty of our beaches with a vacation at this thoughtfully designed six-bedroom home in the Ocean Lake community of Corolla. Built to incorporate all the amenities that make...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
CARIBBEAN PARADISE

Overview Elevate your vacation to new heights at Caribbean Paradise, a reunion-ready 16-bedroom Kill Devil Hills home designed to maximize ocean views and provide host of popular amenities for guests. Whether you're watching the sun rise over...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
BOTH SIDES OF THE SUN

Overview Formerly known as Casa De Los Ninos.Relaxing, fun, and memory-filled vacation days are in your future when you book Both Sides Of The Sun. This oceanfront, 8-bedroom estate makes the dream of beach living a reality with a...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
SUN CATCHER

Overview Sun Catcher captures all that the Outer Banks has to offer in a beautiful oceanfront Whalehead estate. Every thoughtful detail--the oceanfront pool and hot tub, the game room with kitchenette, a private bath for each...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
QUACK OF DAWN

Overview Quack Of Dawn is perfectly located halfway between the beach and the charming shops and quaint restaurants of the village of Duck. The Sea Pines private beach entrance is just 13 houses away, and Duck's best shopping is but a...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Overview Upgrade your beach vacation experience when you reserve Seaside Heights, a semi-oceanfront estate featuring 6,000 square feet of fine finishes, fashionable luxury furnishings, and resort-style outdoor amenities. The home is...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
SEAERA

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Corolla, on the cul-de-sac at the end of a quiet street, you will find SeaEra ready to welcome you for your Outer Banks vacation. An 8-bedroom home with a fully fenced private pool, hot tub...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
SANDY BOTTOMS

Overview This spacious ocean estate hosts a crowd with ease and capitalizes on ocean proximity by offering amazing beach views from almost every bedroom. Designed with your group's comfort in mind, every bedroom at Sandy Bottoms has a...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 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
Salvo Day Use Area

Located just South of Salvo proper, the Salvo Day Use Area provides a peaceful haven for families, beachgoers, and watersports lovers. This park offers the perfect backdrop for taking in the Outer Banks' rich history and natural beauty. Everyone may...

Sandy Run Park

Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...

The 10 Best Beach Canopies & Umbrellas for 2026

Beach canopies and umbrellas create shade, lower ambient temperatures and block UV rays on hot, sunny Summer days. Sitting under the canopy of a quality beach umbrella can make the difference between comfort and sweltering. When choosing an...

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