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.

BLUE WAHOO

Overview Aptly named after one of the most striking fish in the world, the Blue Wahoo offers guests nearly 8,000 square feet of beachfront vacation elegance. Situated on prime oceanfront, this beautifully designed estate was outfitted to offer...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
WORTH THE WAIT

Overview A little over two miles from the foot of the Wright Memorial Bridge, Worth The Wait is awaiting your arrival! This seven-bedroom, semi-oceanfront vacation home offers amenities that are sure to amplify a fun and memorable...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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
STAY ANCHORED

Overview Welcome to Stay Anchored, an 8-bedroom oceanfront that provides sweeping ocean views, multiple gathering areas, and endless entertainment options to enjoy throughout your stay. Reserve this home for a slice of paradise, and...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
THE BEACH HOUSE

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...

  • Southern Shores
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
SHORELY BLESSED

Overview Shorely Blessed is a seaside retreat with the coastal warmth you expect to find when you vacation in the Outer Banks. The floor plan is outstanding and the home is welcoming and practical for multi-family use. Excellent dining...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
SURF AND SOUND

Overview Find the ultimate in tranquility and vacation serenity when you reserve Surf and Sound. This five bedroom soundfront home is located on a large lot in a quiet cul-de-sac, and offers a laid-back alternative for your next...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
HAPPY DUCK

Overview Located steps to the seashore and from the heart of Duck Village, Happy Duck is a thoughtfully designed vacation home in one of the Outer Banks' most popular communities. Professionally outfitted and impeccably decorated in...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
PEBBLE BEACH

Overview If your idea of the ultimate beach vacation encompasses breathtaking ocean views on all three levels and popular home amenities in an award winning resort community, reserve Pebble Beach for your next stay! Designed for...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
THE BIRDIE

Overview This beautiful Outer Banks vacation estate with vaulted ceilings, lots of space, bright cheerful decor and the most amazing view of the ocean are not all this beach retreat has to offer. Located on a quiet spot of the...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
AS YOU WISH

Overview Spend your next Outer Banks vacation As You Wish! A stunning 7-bedroom oceanfront home in the popular neighborhood of Southern Shores. With a 180 degree vista of sea and sand, this elegant home offers an iconic backdrop of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 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
SEASIDE SERENADE

Overview Vacation bliss awaits at Seaside Serenade, a breezy six bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores. Highlighted by professional interior design, this home combines ample amenities with soft hues of aqua, gray, and white to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
AQUA VIDA

Overview Reach new vacation heights in this serene, custom-built, 9-bedroom oceanfront home in central Nags Head. A haven for relaxation, Aqua Vida features decor that embodies the tranquility of our coastline, with a palate of coastal blues...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 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
THE WARD HOUSE

Overview At The Ward House, you're sure to have a vacation full of memories that'll last a lifetime. Several features set this home apart! The fenced backyard has a large private pool, there is plenty of grass for yard games, the top level of...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 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
SURROUND SOUND

Overview Surround Sound is a truly unique home for the ultimate vacation experience! Located on the sound, this lovely rental features water views from every level, and is located just across the street from the clubhouse in beautiful...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Map
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Surfing on the Outer Banks

Forget Hawaii and California - on the East Coast, the best place for surf is on the Outer Banks, and this region is renowned as one of the best surfing destinations from New York to Florida. Surfers from all over the country and the world flock to...

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...

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.

AMADEUS

Overview Oceanfront adventures await your family at Amadeus, a well-appointed beachfront vacation rental creatively designed with private bedroom suites and endless entertainment features such as a private pool with a beach walkway, rec...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms