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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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Overview Graced with over 4,000 square feet of free-flowing living space and situated on the prime oceanfront in Southern Shores, The Beach House ideally captures the playful spirit of the sea. Designer colors, choice upgrades, and...
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...
Overview A classic Outer Banks getaway, Piping Plover offers all that is needed for a relaxing and memorable vacation. With just as much space to gather outside as there is inside, you and your vacation group have a week of fresh air...
Overview The leisurely rhythm of a bygone era floats on coastal breezes to slow the breakneck pace of everyday life at Verandah Breeze. Guests are treated to abundant entertainment features, private bedroom suites, and delightful...
Overview Enjoy unforgettable beach days when you stay at BellTide, a 9-bedroom, oceanfront home located near Milepost 12.5, in the heart of Nags Head. Designed with comfort in mind and nautical decor throughout, you and your group are...
Overview Looking for an Outer Banks vacation on the soundfront in Corolla - enter, Turtle Time! Some of the most highlight-worthy features of this home include the private pool, a large poolside hot tub, a private soundfront walkway...
Overview If you love sunrises over the ocean, Sunrise Oasis is the perfect oceanfront vacation retreat for your next visit to the Outer Banks. This professionally decorated home is awash in a palette of cool grays and soothing blues...
Overview Experience the magic of Atlantic Sunrise, a 20-bedroom vacation home on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. With 18 private baths and a host of common areas, this home is ideal for family reunions, corporate retreats, or...
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...
Overview Brand new construction, completed in May 2025!Experience the Outer Banks while staying in Wind and Tides, a 6-bedroom semi-oceanfront vacation home that offers all the amenities needed for an unforgettable visit. Three levels...
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...
Overview Located on the oceanfront, in the quintessential beach town of Nags Head, Exta Sea is an amazing option for your next Outer Banks vacation. Offering two rec rooms and a theater, nine bedrooms, all with a connected bathroom...
Overview If you love Outer Banks beaches, reserve American Waves, an oceanfront retreat that has one of the best stretches of beach right outside your door. This beachfront home has an open great room with expansive views of the...
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...
Overview Memorable ocean views, popular amenities, and a spectacular location sets the stage for your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve Barefeet Retreat! This beachfront estate has a soothing color palette, comfortable...
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...
Overview Gather your treasured flock of family and friends to vacation together at Fin and Feather, a lovely seaside retreat in South Nags Head with ocean and sound views, a delightful list of amenities, and eight bedrooms with private...
Overview Whether you come from near or far, you'll be glad to be in this spectacular Outer Banks vacation beach home. In the heart of town, the Duck Landing subdivision is within walking distance to the town of Duck and this home is a...
Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...
Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.
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...
Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Sunny Outlook is a soundfront vacation home in the Currituck Club, and is sure to offer breathtaking views throughout the day and into the sunset hours. Its immediate waterfront...
























