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!
Find the perfect Carolina Designs Realty rental home.
Discover ROYAL PALM PARADISE II in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where a high elevation oceanside lot delivers both ocean and sound views. This regal six-bedroom estate is richly appointed with ornate Italian marble, hand-painted...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
Discover HEADS CAROLINA in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where oceanfront living comes with eight bedrooms, each with a private bath, an elevator, a home theater with tiered seating, and a 40 x 18 private pool with cabana and...
- Corolla
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, a Southern Shores retreat just 150 yards from beach access with seven bedrooms, each with a private bath, a 25 x 14 pool, hot tub, and a rec room. Colorful, comfortable, and built for...
- Southern Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Discover Sunrise Cay in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where Atlantic sunrises greet you from an oceanfront home with seven bedrooms, an elevator, and a private pool. This tropically decorated Outer Banks retreat places...
- Duck
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Discover PAX ET BONUM in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set just 79 yards from the beach access in Schooner Ridge. This 3,700 square foot Outer Banks home offers 6 bedrooms, a 32 x 14 private pool, a hot tub, and a rec room, plus...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Discover PINE ISLAND TIME in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set on a quiet cul-de-sac just across from the beach. Ocean breezes and the sound of breaking waves set the tone at this semi-oceanfront five-bedroom escape, where an...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Discover Windswept in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set directly oceanfront in Sea Pines with eight bedrooms, a 28-foot private pool, a poolside hot tub, and a private beach access. Two rec rooms, a media den, an elevator, and...
- Duck
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Discover BELLA PLAYA in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set just 80 yards from the neighborhood beach access. This thoughtfully designed six-bedroom Outer Banks home pairs a private pool and hot tub with an elevator and a...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Discover MOON BAY in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where oceanfront living meets Old Nags Head charm. This 8-bedroom estate at Milepost 11.5 pairs captivating Atlantic views with a private pool, hot tub, elevator, and a rec...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms
Discover HIPNAUTIC in Kill Devil Hills, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where brand new construction meets five levels of coastal living. This semi-oceanfront Outer Banks home offers seven bedrooms with seven private baths, a 30 x 13 private...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 7 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Discover THE SEA SWEET in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental just 100 yards from beach access in The Villages at Ocean Hill. Six bedrooms, three with private baths, deck access, and ocean views, surround a private saltwater pool...
- Corolla
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Discover BEACH THERAPY in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set directly oceanfront in the Ocean Sands community. This five-bedroom Outer Banks escape delivers sweeping Atlantic views, an elevator, a private pool and hot tub, a...
- Corolla
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Discover Buffell Duck, a semi-oceanfront Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental in Duck where Atlantic views fill the open top floor and beach access sits just down the street. New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026, this five-bedroom Outer...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Discover SOUTHERN COMFORT in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where five bedrooms, a 35 x 16 private pool, hot tub, and an elevator make Outer Banks living effortless. Set in Sea Pines just 294 yards from the beach access, this...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Discover SEA LIFE in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental bordered by undeveloped Army Corps of Engineers land, so there are no homes to the north and ocean to sound views stretch uninterrupted. This five bedroom Outer Banks home offers...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Discover NOT SOON ENOUGH in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where a 4,600 square foot semi-oceanfront home puts a private pool, hot tub, and beach access just a short walk across the cul-de-sac. Five bedrooms, wraparound decks, and...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Discover Sapphire by the Sea in Kill Devil Hills, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where four levels of living space, nine bedrooms with private baths, and a semi-covered private pool set the stage for a brilliant Outer Banks getaway. This...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
Discover Sunny Dayz in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where ten bedrooms and an oceanfront setting set the stage for an unforgettable Outer Banks getaway. Splash in the 35 x 14 private pool, unwind in two hot tubs, rack up a...
- Corolla
- 10 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
October 17, 2026
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of the fall season, with plenty of fresh seafood, storytelling, and activities to keep everyone fully entertained. This all-day event takes place at the waterfront Event Site...
When most Outer Banks visitors think of Nags Head, they imagine a classic beach town filled with warm sunny days, crashing ocean waves, and miles of beaches, shops, restaurants and all the attractions that inherently come standard with an...
The Outer Banks is known for its breathtaking sunsets. Watching sunsets is a popular activity for both locals and visitors, and there are plenty of photogenic sunset spots to create special memories. Here are the top places to watch a sunset on the...
Discover GRANDE ATLANTIS in Kill Devil Hills, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where 10 oceanfront bedrooms, seven with private baths, open to breathtaking Atlantic views. This brand new Outer Banks estate features an elevator, home...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 10 Bedrooms
- 10.5 Bathrooms