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.

MAGICAL SOL

Overview Brand New for 2026! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete. Magical Sol joins the Carolina Designs collection for 2026 with introductory first-season rates due to the late listing...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
OCEAN LUXE

Overview Relax, escape, and indulge. When you arrive at Ocean Luxe, you will immediately be transported to a vacation state of mind. This exceptional 21-bedroom home is an oceanfront estate located directly on the beautiful beaches of the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 21 Bedrooms
  • 21.5 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
WASTING TIME

Overview Full renovation for the 2026 season! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until complete.Escape to the Outer Banks and enjoy Wasting Time while you spend a relaxing week in this inviting coastal retreat. Located just...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
PELICAN COVE

Overview A popular home design filled with classic decor that has a coastal design, this oceanside vacation retreat is located in the sought after community of Duck Landing. Situated close to the heart of Duck, Pelican Cove offers...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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
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
TRADE WINDS

Overview The winds are certainly blowing your way, when you reserve this charming vacation retreat, Trade Winds, a vacation retreat located in the premier community of Pine Island. Situated just five lots back from the ocean, the beach...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
SOUND OF TRANQUILITY

Overview Brand new construction, complete and ready for 2026 rentals!Whether you're indoors or out, vacation days spent at Sound of Tranquility will be those that the whole family talks about for years to come as this Corolla vacation...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
GRAND CAYMAN

Overview A taste of Caribbean luxury comes to the Outer Banks in this custom-built beachfront holiday villa via Grand Cayman, an eight bedroom retreat at Milepost 13 in Nags Head. Bask in the Carolina sun on a golden beach mere steps...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE

Overview Once you arrive at Duck, Duck, Goose, you'll never want to leave the conveniences and comfort that will have your family cheering for more! This home offers a spacious great room, rec room with pool table, theater room, private...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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
ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Overview Sit back, kick your feet up, and feel the relaxation set in at Attitude Adjustment. This colorfully decorated beach house will have you wishing you didn't have to leave! Plenty of room on the decks, spacious bedrooms...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
SALT AND SOL

Overview Brand NEW construction, due to be completed for 2027 rentals. Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until complete.Salt and Sol is an inviting semi-oceanfront vacation home in Kitty Hawk that offers the perfect blend of...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEAN'S 88

Overview For those in search of a private beachfront sanctuary, put Ocean's 88 at the top of your list! This home is professionally decorated and offers guests a thoughtful floor plan, inspiring views, and popular amenities. Highlights...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
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
YANKEE BELLE

Overview Southern charm and comfort abound in this great Outer Banks vacation home right on the ocean with lots of decking. Three levels of beautifully decorated living areas give plenty of room for the entire family. The rooms have...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse

The Roanoke Marshes lighthouse is often one of the most overlooked of the Outer Banks lighthouses, simply because of its small stature, limited visibility and remote location tucked away at the quiet east end of the Manteo waterfront.

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...

Coquina Beach

Located just south of Nags Head, Coquina Beach is a refreshingly undeveloped stretch of shoreline that's close to the central Outer Banks towns of Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk, but feels like it's miles away.

14 PALMS

Overview 14 Palms boasts over 9,000 square feet of vacation living space and abundant outdoor amenities. Brilliantly designed to accommodate those traveling in large groups, this oceanfront estate is ideal for Outer Banks multi-family...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • 15 Bathrooms