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 OPEN OCEAN in Kill Devil Hills, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set on an acre of prime oceanfront land at Milepost 8. This oceanfront 27-bedroom estate offers nearly 15,000 square feet of indoor living space, 27 private baths, an...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 27 Bedrooms
- 28 Bathrooms
Discover STORK'S LANDING in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where oceanfront views stretch across nearly every inch of the top floor. This five-bedroom oceanfront home in the Port Trinitie community pairs a private 32 x 14 pool and...
- Duck
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Discover POINTE EAST in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where eight bedrooms, an elevator to all three levels, and a private pool sit just steps over the dune from the Atlantic. This oceanfront South Nags Head home welcomes...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
Discover DOWN BY THE SEA in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where eight bedrooms, an elevator, and a 28-foot private pool sit just steps from the Atlantic. This oceanfront Outer Banks home pairs a beach walkway with a foot...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Discover Duckingham Palace in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where six king and bunk bedroom suites, each with a private bath, surround a 32 x 14 private pool and hot tub just 244 yards from beach access. An elevator reaches all...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Ocean Grandeur holds a custom wine room with an authentic wine barrel table, a Thai-inspired massage room for two, and a private pool. Carolina Designs welcomes you to this 30-bedroom oceanfront estate at Milepost 9 in Kill Devil Hills, the...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 30 Bedrooms
- 28.5 Bathrooms
Discover PIER JOY in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental with 8 bedrooms, each with a private bath. This oceanfront Outer Banks home features a private pool, hot tub, elevator, and a rec room. Wake to sunrise over the Atlantic...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
Discover YANKEE BELLE in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set directly oceanfront in the Village at Nags Head. Southern charm meets three levels of beautifully decorated living space, six bedrooms, and wrap-around decks with...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Discover THE JADE WAVE in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set directly oceanfront at Milepost 11.5. This six-bedroom Outer Banks home pairs a 27 x 12 private pool and covered-deck hot tub with wide oceanside decks and ocean...
- Nags Head
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Discover Ocean Crest Paradise in Duck, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac just across from the beach. This semi-oceanfront Outer Banks home offers six bedrooms, memorable ocean views, a private pool, hot tub...
- Duck
- 6 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Discover OBX RE-DUCKS in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where seven bedrooms, a 30 x 16 private pool with hot tub, and ocean views from the top floor set the stage for an easy Outer Banks vacation. Located in Pine Island, this...
- Corolla
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
Discover Barney in Southern Shores, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental. This six-bedroom, semi-oceanfront retreat offers nearly 5,000 square feet of finished living space, an elevator, a private pool, a hot tub, and a home theater with...
- Southern Shores
- 6 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Discover TALE OF THE WHALE in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where eight king and bunk suites, each with a private bath, open to inspiring Atlantic views. This oceanfront home at Milepost 17 pairs a 32 x 16 private pool and...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9.5 Bathrooms
Discover Birdseye in Southern Shores, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where a custom crafted semi-oceanfront setting places you steps from the sand. This 4-bedroom Outer Banks home puts a modern twist on classic Southern Shores flat-top...
- Southern Shores
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
Discover Summer Sand in Nags Head, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental at Milepost 13.5 with eight bedrooms, ocean views, and a private pool directly across from a community beach access. This semi-oceanfront Outer Banks home pairs a...
- Nags Head
- 8 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to COASTAL SOL, a 24-bedroom oceanfront estate in Kill Devil Hills built for reunions, retreats, and special events. This OBX vacation rental at Milepost 9 pairs direct beach access with a 47 x 21 private pool, hot...
- Kill Devil Hills
- 24 Bedrooms
- 24 Bathrooms
Discover THE PALM in Corolla, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental where ten bedrooms with private baths, an oceanfront perch in Pine Island, and a 48'x30' private pool create an Outer Banks escape built for large family gatherings on an...
- Corolla
- 10 Bedrooms
- 12 Bathrooms
Carolina Designs invites you to DIAMOND KITTY HAWK, a semi-oceanfront Kitty Hawk retreat with nine bedrooms, a private pool, hot tub, and a home theater. Set at Milepost 4.5, this OBX vacation rental sits just across the Beach Road from the...
- Kitty Hawk
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10.5 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...
For families travelling to the beach, or fishermen carrying tackle/coolers, a beach cart can be the best purchase of your vacation. These carts feature extra-wide wheels to move across soft sand, even when loaded. Carts are often built for specific...
Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...
Discover PLAN BEACH in Southern Shores, a Carolina Designs OBX vacation rental set just 58 yards from the beach access. This 2023 Parade of Homes winner, including the Judges Grand Champion Award, offers seven bedrooms and a 33 x 14 private...
- Southern Shores
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7.5 Bathrooms