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.

POP'S PLACE

Overview There's something about arriving at Pop's Place that allows everyone to relax in comfort, create unforgettable family memories, and leave fully rejuvenated. Spend your Outer Banks vacation in this oceanfront estate offering a...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
CAROLINA WAVES

Overview A wonderful vacation begins at Carolina Waves. Custom built and professionally decorated, this sensational lake front vacation retreat is located in the popular Oceanside community of Ocean Lake in Corolla. Guests in this...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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
TURTLE TIME

Overview Brand NEW construction, complete for rentals in June 2025.Formerly known as Let's Go Drifting.Looking for an Outer Banks vacation on the soundfront in Corolla - enter, Turtle Time! Some of the most highlight-worthy features of...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
SOUND AND SEA

Overview Welcome to Sound and Sea, a classic waterfront Carolina cottage that greets you with a lovely array of popular amenities. This home is stylishly furnished with pleasing coastal decor so guests can relax into comfort throughout...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
NIRVANA

Overview Achieve a state of Nirvana during your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve this serene oceanfront sanctuary in Nags Head. Guests enjoy a welcoming great room with a gourmet kitchen, inspiring ocean views, eight memorable...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
A TRIPLE DELIGHT

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...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
DOWN BY THE SEA

Overview Reserve this delightful beachfront home and treat yourself and your vacation group to a relaxing vacation Down By The Sea in a comfortable retreat with ample indoor and outdoor amenities. Outside, enjoy a private pool, a beach...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
THE CUNNINGHAM

Overview Offering a spacious and stylish coastal escape, The Cunningham is an ideal spot for relaxation and fun. Located on Whalehead Drive, you are a short walk to the nearby beach access and a short drive to nearby shops, boutiques...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
CAROLINA ON MY MIND

Overview Your Carolina vacation goes tropical in this airy, multi-family friendly Outer Banks vacation rental home in the Crown Point community of Corolla. Relax in Carolina On My Mind's island ambiance, whether you're enjoying the...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
JEWEL OF THE ISLE

Overview A sensational vacation experience awaits you in this notable Outer Banks estate in Sea Pines, Jewel of the Isle is close to the ocean and within easy walking distance to Duck Village. Distinct living areas compliment each of...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
OCEAN ODYSSEY

Overview This delightful vacation retreat is designed around guest's comfort and oceanfront enjoyment, the perfect combination to create lasting family memories. Once you reserve Ocean Odyssey, you are treated to uplifting ocean views...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
SEA LUXURY

Overview Elevate your next Outer Banks vacation by reserving Sea Luxury, a custom-built 12-bedroom semi-oceanfront estate with over 6,300 square feet of living space. This home features three spacious, coastal-inspired levels...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13.5 Bathrooms
PERIWINKLE PARADISE

Overview Periwinkle Paradise is just four houses from the ocean, this spacious Southern Shores home allows you to enjoy ocean views, sea breezes, and all of the amenities you'll need for a comfortable and entertaining stay. Nestled...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
ISLAND EPIPHANY

Overview Located on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills, this stunner of a home offers all that one could hope for and dream of while vacationing on the Outer Banks. Ocean views from the second floor, third floor, and first floor pool...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 23.5 Bathrooms
BEACH BLESSING

Overview Peaceful vacation days are ahead at Beach Blessings, a welcoming 9-bedroom oceanfront in the heart of Duck. Outstanding ocean views, spacious rooms, and extensive amenities make this home a relaxing retreat to gather with friends and...

  • Duck
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
QUALITY TIME

Overview Enjoy some good ol' fashioned Quality Time, beachside with your favorite vacation group! This 6-bedroom semi-oceanfront beach house is located in the sought after Pine Island subdivision, just across the street from the surf and...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SAPPHIRE BY THE SEA

Overview Brilliant vacation days are in your future at Sapphire by the Sea, a 9-bedroom gem in Kill Devil Hills. Easy access to the beach and elevated ocean views are highlights of this semi-oceanfront, and a convenient community beach access...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Map
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Outer Banks Parade of Homes
Oct 9

October 9, 2025

Welcome to the 33nd Annual Parade of Homes. On behalf of the Outer Banks Homes Builders Association (OBHBA), we are thrilled to invite you to our much anticipated 33rd Annual Parade of Homes! Get ready to begin a journey of inspiration and...

Outer Banks Boating Guide

The Outer Banks is comprised of more water than land, as the fragile strips of terrain that make up these North Carolina barrier islands are bordered on all sides by deep blue major bodies of water.

Patience

Milepost 3 If you like Oceanfront vacationing you can't ask for a closer home to the Ocean. This home sits right on the Beach, Outstanding Ocean views, the Sunrises are priceless. Ocean View! Other amenities include picnic table, rooftop sun deck...

  • Kitty Hawk
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms