Carolina Designs

Carolina Designs

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with us!

Browse our inventory of 350+ premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including houses in Duck, Corolla, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, and Nags Head!

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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Carolina Designs Vacation Rentals

Find the perfect Carolina Designs rental home.

POINTE EAST

Overview A relaxing vacation awaits you at Pointe East. This South Nags Head home is a quiet retreat for the whole family, and is spacious enough to accommodate a multi-family getaway. Offering special needs amenities, including an...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
EVERYBODY DUCK

Overview Just three lots from the Atlantic with quick and easy access to the beach, this Outer Banks home in ocean blue tones is the perfect place to spend your vacation. Situated on a high dune, magnificent ocean and sound views are at...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
TURTLE COVE

Overview Your family will never forget the enchanting Turtle Cove, a spectacular vacation home located only a short minute's walk away from the oceanfront and one of the top-rated beaches in Duck. This grand house is the perfect place...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
THE KITE SURFER

Overview Let your Outer Banks vacation take flight when you reserve The Kite Surfer for your next stay at the beach. Let your imagination set sail in this elite oceanfront retreat that is beautifully upgraded and professionally...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
SOUND OF SILENCE

Overview Do you hear that? That's the Sound of Silence as you embark on a truly remarkable Outer Banks vacation. Located on the Currituck Sound, this 6-bedroom home is unlike any other. With over 6,700 square feet of living space, the...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
SEAQUESTER

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2025!A 5-bedroom oceanfront vacation home located in the quiet neighborhood of Sound Sea Village, Seaquester is a great choice for your next Outer Banks getaway! Three levels of living...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
AMERICAN WAVES

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...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
TANARAMA II

Overview Beachfront bliss is within easy reach when you reserve Tanarama II. This home is located at the former site of the old Tanarama Hotel in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. If you love being at the center of activities, you'll love...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 6 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
SEA FOREVER

Overview You can Sea Forever from this delightful seven bedroom oceanside beach home in section F of Ocean Sands. Popular amenities, comfortable furnishings, and sweeping coastal views of rolling dunes and sunrises over the Atlantic...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
MUCHO DINERO

Overview When vacationing in large groups, your comfort demands a grand estate with abundant entertainment options, a broad selection of sleeping accommodations and amenities that allow for plenty of outdoor recreation. Enjoy the...

  • Nags Head
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 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
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
OCEAN ROYALE

Overview Indulge in oceanfront living at Ocean Royale, a 24-bedroom estate on the Outer Banks. Overlooking the Atlantic in Kill Devil Hills, Ocean Royale is the perfect vacation escape that welcomes reunions, retreats, weddings, and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 22.5 Bathrooms
CROWDER'S RETREAT

Overview Located in the heart of Duck, Crowder's Retreat is a seaside retreat designed after the classic Nags Head style cottage that offers a winning combination of comfortable style and popular amenities. Highlights include a private...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
PEARL SANDS

Overview Come relax and enjoy the ocean views amidst the coastal vibe that is Pearl Sands. Enjoy cooking in the kitchen or, better yet, relax on the numerous decks that are furnished with tables and chairs to watch the ocean or the...

  • Corolla
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
STARRY, STARRY NIGHT

Overview A truly spectacular vacation retreat, Starry, Starry Night is situated on the Currituck Sound in an award-winning community. Guests are treated to an array of trendy home amenities, distinctive upgrades, and classic coastal...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
OCEAN MIST

Overview An aptly named home in Schooner Ridge, Ocean Mist is close enough to the sea to feel the soft beach breeze. Enjoy quality family time in the open second story living area or retreat to your comfortably appointed bedroom for...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
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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