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.

SHORELY BLESSED - COROLLA

Overview You'll be feeling no stress at Shorely Blessed, a chic five-bedroom vacation home in the Ocean Lake community of Corolla. With an undeveloped lot to the north and a stocked fishing lake to the west (fishing allowed with...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SANDCASTLE WAVES

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026! Sandcastle Waves offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and coastal charm, all while being just steps from the beach. Enjoy ocean views from the wall of windows in the great...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
TWO BUOYS

Overview A vacation at Two Buoys is sure to be the talk of your group for years to come, and maybe even a new tradition. This seven-bedroom beach retreat, less than a half-mile from the beach, and only a few minute walk into town, is...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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
SEA WATCH

Overview Ocean vistas and long beach days are in your future at Sea Watch, an eight-bedroom home just north of the village of Duck. A prime coastal location and a highlight reel of amenities make this home a top-notch retreat. Imagine...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
WINDSWEPT

Overview Are you ready to get Windswept up in a dreamy oceanfront getaway on the Outer Banks? You and your vacation group will surely want to take advantage of a stay in this 8-bedroom seaside retreat. Several amenities that can take a...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
BREAKWATER

Overview A few of the things you'll love about staying at Breakwater: - Attentive owner - updates in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 - Pack less - complimentary seasonal cabana service! - Locally based private housekeeping and maintenance...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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
STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

Overview If your idea of heaven is vacationing in a harmonious beach retreat with tasteful upgrades, stylish cottage decor and show stopper ocean views, elevate your next Outer Banks getaway by reserving Stairway To Heaven. Spend your...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
THE TIPSY TURTLE

Overview Brand new construction, complete for the 2025 season!If you're looking for comfort, relaxation, and unbeatable amenities, look no further! With over 4,900 square feet of indoor living space and over 1,600 square feet of...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
PORPOISE RUN

Overview The porpoises at sunrise in the stained glass window establish the tasteful elegance that will set the tone for your entire stay. This popular Outer Banks vacation retreat, refined and thoughtfully maintained each year, is...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
SIR WALTER RALEIGH

Overview Plan your next Outer Banks escape to Sir Walter Raleigh, an eight bedroom Nags Head estate by the sea. This spacious retreat is part of the Nags Head Shores community. Thoughtfully designed to comfortably accommodate large...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
DUCKINGHAM PALACE

Overview Prepare your family for a relaxing vacation when you reserve Duckingham Palace, an oceanside retreat situated in the heart of popular Sea Pines community in Duck. The thoughtful floor plan features six bedroom suites...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
BEACH TREASURE

Overview Experience high-end oceanfront living at Beach Treasure, a nine-bedroom Nags Head oceanfront showcasing iconic water views and boasting a memorable list of amenities, indoors and out. Highlights of this home include...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
CALM HARBOR

Overview Located on a quiet street in Southern Shores, Calm Harbor is a semi-oceanfront 7-bedroom vacation house with views of the ocean, a large fully fenced private pool, and a coastal-inspired interior that will take you to a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
OLIVIA

Overview Rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation await you at Olivia, a gorgeous oceanfront escape in the Village at Nags Head that accesses some of the Outer Banks' best beaches. This vacation retreat is filled with every convenience for...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SUNNY DAYZ

Overview As soon as you arrive at Sunny Dayz, you'll experience the relaxing shift towards vacation-mode. Outfitted with ten spacious bedrooms, this oceanfront estate offers ample space for large groups or family reunions, and the long...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
CAROLINA SUNSET

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...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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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...

Sandy Run Park

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...

Surf Dogs

OCEANSIDE Salvo - Rampart St. You'll want to "STAY" at SURF DOGS, with a cavernous great room with cathedral ceilings, tile floor, and living area with enormous flat screen TV/DVD with surround sound. The striking, modern kitchen has plenty of...

  • Salvo
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms