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.

SOUND AND SEA

Overview Welcome to Sound and Sea, a classic waterfront Carolina cottage that greets you with a lovely array of popular amenities. This home is stylishly furnished with pleasing coastal decor so guests can relax into comfort throughout...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
OCEAN BREEZE

Overview Take fun to a whole new level when you reserve Ocean Breeze, a seaside vacation retreat that is loaded with amenities, including a private pool and hot tub, rec room with pool table, SONOS sound system, Roku TVs throughout, and...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
BEACHCRAFT

Overview Create memorable vacation days in Beachcraft, a classic oceanfront cottage with a thoughtful layout, eye-catching palette, and cheerful coastal decor. Designed and furnished with your comfort in mind, this retreat has generous...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
NIRVANA

Overview Achieve a state of Nirvana during your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve this serene oceanfront sanctuary in Nags Head. Guests enjoy a welcoming great room with a gourmet kitchen, inspiring ocean views, eight memorable...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
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
TRI THE SURF

Overview Jump right in and Tri the Surf at this beautifully appointed 6-bedroom Corolla retreat, just four lots from the beach in the Ocean Sands Section O community. Well-equipped with all you'll need for a fantastic vacation, Tri the Surf was...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
SEA CASTLE

Overview Designed to impress, Sea Castle is a nine bedroom home on the ocean's edge in Nags Head. Professionally designed in modern tones and textiles, outfitted with quality appliances and electronics, this seaside retreat is sure to...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
WISH UPON A STAR

Overview A few features to note about Wish Upon A Star: - Attentive owner who makes updates every year! - Pack less with complimentary seasonal cabana service - Locally based private housekeeping and maintenance staff - available as...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
PINCH ME

Overview "Pinch Me" is what you'll say when you enter this 6-bedroom oceanfront retreat. Enjoy unforgettable views of the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean each morning and setting on the Currituck Sound in the evenings. Pinch Me is...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
WHITECAPS

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Nags Head, Whitecaps offers 3,100 square feet of living space, seven bedrooms, a fully-fenced private pool, hot tub, rec room, and more! Undoubtedly, you and your vacation group will enjoy your...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
CORONADO EAST

Overview If you are looking for an unforgettable vacation in the heart of Duck, then look no further than Coronado East. This inviting retreat creates a warm, relaxing atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Thoughtfully appointed with...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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
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
CASUAL ELEGANCE

Overview Avoid heavy weekend traffic with a Friday check-in!Casual Elegance is the perfect way to describe this wonderful Outer Banks vacation home, tucked back just steps from the beach on a quiet road in family-friendly Southern...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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
PIRATES TREASURE

Overview NEW to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Pirates Treasure is a semi-oceanfront vacation home located in the heart of Corolla, offering a blend of upscale comfort and endless entertainment. From the rooftop deck, take in...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
THE SANDMAN

Overview For a memorable vacation, The Sandman offers invigorating ocean views and tranquil sound vistas from this Nags Head oceanfront retreat. Amenities include a central elevator, private suites, an expansive great room, a fully...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
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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...

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with its black and white candy-cane stripes, is one of the most famous and recognizable lighthouses in the world. Protecting one of the most treacherous stretches of the Outer Banks, with a beam of light that spans 20...

Outer Banks Milepost System

Many newcomers to the Outer Banks who are browsing the local restaurants, shops and area attractions online or in the local guide books notice an interesting addition to the standard address. Besides the typical business name, street name, street...

SUNRISE

Overview Book your next OBX stay at Sunrise, a four bedroom, semi-oceanfront vacation home at milepost 5 with views of the ocean, a private pool and hot tub, and a convenient beach access less than 100 yards to the south. Designed to...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms