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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 Have some beachy fun at Just Peachy, a ten-bedroom estate at Milepost 7.5 in Kill Devil Hills. Featuring ten bedrooms (seven with private baths), ten and a half baths, a rec room with a pool table, media room, spacious great...
Overview Exquisite, luxurious, spectacular! Carolina Sunset says it all. Plan your next vacation at this lovely vacation estate located in the exclusive community of Pine Island. Breathtaking views take you from sound to ocean with...
Overview "Driftwood, a coveted element of nature smoothed to perfection by sea, sand, sun and wind, evokes memories of dreamy days spent aside a shell-speckled shoreline where waves crash, breezes swirl, and seabirds soar below a...
Overview Set your course for a vacation of a lifetime by reserving Ocean Star, and experience a beachfront getaway located in the award-winning town of Duck. Beautifully maintained, this oceanfront estate is professionally decorated and...
Overview Free yourself from the confines of the workaday world and escape to a Sea Escape, a delightful seaside haven for liberation from your day-to-day tensions and pressure. This home offers a vast array of sought after indoor and...
Overview Located in the popular Pine Island subdivision of Corolla, furnished with many desirable amenities, and a short walking distance from the nearest beach access, The Quarterdeck is a great option for your next beach getaway! This...
Overview Simple elegance and bright decor align in Atlantic Breeze, a 7-bedroom oceanfront escape in Corolla. Located in Section O of the Ocean Sands neighborhood, this home offers access to community pool and tennis, and is located a...
Overview Restful vacation days are ahead at Happy As Clams, a 6-bedroom Corolla retreat in Section D of the Ocean Sands community. With a host of popular amenities and the Atlantic at your doorstep, you and your family will find...
Overview Whatever you're searching for in a vacation retreat, you're sure to find in this beautifully designed and furnished 4,000 square foot home. Thoughtfully laid out with vacation comfort and entertainment in mind, the atmosphere...
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...
Overview Sun, fun, and ultimate relaxation... what can we say? That's A Triple Delight! This six-bedroom Corolla retreat with amenities galore and a stellar location is moments from the beach. The home includes popular features, such as an...
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 Looking for a vacation home that has just as much outdoor living space as indoor? Look no further than The Wright State of Mind! Inside, you'll find sleek and modern decor, four spacious bedrooms plus a converted den with...
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 Set atop a high dune just north of Duck village, First View is a six-bedroom home offering elevated ocean views and a comfortable atmosphere for your next trip to the Outer Banks. The home has been designed to take advantage of...
Overview Plan your seaside escape to Shore To Please, an oceanfront mansion on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. Featuring four levels of living space with 23 bedroom suites (21 in the main house, two in the private...
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 Your vacation will set sail when you reserve Sea Winds, a semi-oceanfront vacation retreat offering six bedrooms with private bathrooms, popular indoor and outdoor amenities, and a sensational Kill Devil Hills location...
Corolla, North Carolina is a must see nautical village scented with the spray of the salty sea. It's located on NC Highway 12 along a thin strip of land bordered on the east by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the inland waterway...
Sandy Run Park leads its visitors through the heart of Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Preserve, one of the largest maritime forests remaining in North Carolina. Completed in two phases, the park now encompasses 1600 acres of marshland, waterways and...
Canadian Hole may be an unfamiliar term to the typical, laid-back Hatteras Islander vacationer, but to windsurfers around the world, the phrase invokes thoughts of an exact, postcard-perfect locale on the Outer Banks, where windsurfing and water...
Overview Welcome to Ocean Splendor, an Outer Banks custom retreat located at Milepost 9 in Kill Devil Hills designed to ensure your vacation is not only relaxing but functional. This 28-bedroom oceanfront escape includes a high-end...
























