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

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SEA LIGHT

Overview Awash in soothing shades of the sea, this delightful oceanside cottage evokes the harmonious essence of Sea Light to all who enter. Bathed in natural sunlight and furnished with comfortable and coastal furniture and decor, this...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
LA RESIDENCIA

Overview Step into La Residencia, an oceanfront villa with breathtaking ocean-to-sound vistas located in the premier community of Pine Island in Corolla. From the moment you enter this vacation home, guests are treated to a beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
SUN TERRA

Overview All the best of earth and sky await you in Sun Terra. With twelve bedrooms, ten with private baths and many with private decks overlooking the Atlantic, this home provides comfortable accommodations for everyone in your group...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 Bathrooms
HEADS CAROLINA

Overview Heads Carolina provides long covered verandas so you can enjoy shade on sunny days and keep dry on those days that aren't quite as bright. You'll be charmed by the coastal inspired interiors, swept away by the panoramic ocean...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
THE CUNNINGHAM

Overview Offering a spacious and stylish coastal escape, The Cunningham is an ideal spot for relaxation and fun. Located on Whalehead Drive, you are a short walk to the nearby beach access and a short drive to nearby shops, boutiques...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
THE GARDENIA HOUSE

Overview Whatever the season, good times are in bloom at The Gardenia House, a beautiful 12-bedroom oceanfront estate at Milepost 8 in Kill Devil Hills. With over 8,000 square feet of living space that incorporate twelve bedrooms and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
BLUEGRASS BREEZE

Overview A shining example of oceanfront living at its best, Bluegrass Breeze is smartly designed with your needs in mind, and is located adjacent to the community beach access for easy trips to the shore. This vacation home is just one...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
THE CHEL-SEA

Overview Keep the emphasis on family during your next Outer Banks vacation by reserving The Chel-Sea, a charming beach cottage that truly welcomes children. This home features a kid's area with a table for games and puzzles. If...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
UNO MAS

Overview Escape to the calm of waves and water at Uno Mas, a professionally designed and decorated 8-bedroom oceanfront home at Milepost 14.5 in Nags Head. When you stay in this home, you'll be front row center to the gorgeous beaches...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
BEACH BUBBLES

Overview Custom built and professionally decorated, this semi-oceanfront Duck retreat tells the story of sun-kissed vacations, awesome ocean views, popular amenities, and vibrant coastal decor. Located on a private cul-de-sac in the...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
NO WORRIES

Overview When you arrive at No Worries, toss your cares to the wind and embrace a carefree lifestyle in a stylish home filled to the brim with special amenities! This seaside retreat features a convenient elevator, charming bedroom...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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
WIND WATCH

Overview Brand NEW construction, complete and ready for summer rentals!The perfect balance between indoor and outdoor living, this 4-bedroom vacation home is located in a quiet Duck subdivision and is less than a quarter mile from the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
BARNEY

Overview A memorable vacation awaits you at Barney, a six-bedroom, semi-oceanfront retreat in Southern Shores. Decorated with traditional New England touches such as cedar shake siding and a light gray metal roof, Barney offers a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
SUNRISE CAY

Overview If your idea of the ultimate beach vacation includes gazing at scenic North Carolina sunrises over the Atlantic from a spectacular oceanfront home, then we invite you to reserve Sunrise Cay. Professionally decorated with...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
LA VENTANA

Overview Your "window" to a wonderful vacation awaits you at La Ventana. This well-appointed home is semi-oceanfront and is only a few steps to the beach access! Ocean views, a private pool and hot tub, and the charm of a classic Outer...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 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
WHALEHEAD SUNRISE

Overview Located on the oceanfront, Whalehead Sunrise offers vacationers the perfect combination of oceanfront sunrises, a comfortable, spacious layout, and modern technology. With direct access to the beach from the deck and private...

  • Corolla
  • 7 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 8

July 8, 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...

Windsurfing the Outer Banks

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...

Outer Banks Scenic Byway

Take a long and lingering trip along the coastline that includes two ferries, 21 coastal villages, and miles of stunning scenery in every direction with a trip along the Outer Banks Scenic Byway. Known as one of the most beautiful stretches of...

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