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.

DREAM AWHILE

Overview This expansive retreat is situated on an extra large, seventy-five foot wide prime oceanfront lot. Beautifully furnished with upscale amenities, Dream Awhile is steps to the sparkling Atlantic, and offers a direct view of the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
QUACK OF DAWN

Overview Quack Of Dawn is perfectly located halfway between the beach and the charming shops and quaint restaurants of the village of Duck. The Sea Pines private beach entrance is just 13 houses away, and Duck's best shopping is but a...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
PLAN BEACH

Overview 2023 Parade of Homes winning home, including the Judges Grand Champion Award!What's the best plan? Plan Beach! This 7-bedroom vacation home is an ode to classic Outer Banks with a flattop architectural design, a warm and coastal...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
ALMOST HEAVEN

Overview LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! In the heart of Kill Devil Hills, Almost Heaven boasts uninterrupted oceanfront views and "across the street views" of the historic Wright Brothers National Memorial and - this home is...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
COASTAL LEGASEA

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2025!Oceanfront in Nags Head, Coastal LegaSea is sure to be the backdrop of the vacation stories you'll tell for years to come. Loaded down with amenities to enjoy while spending your...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
PINE ISLAND TIME

Overview Enjoy ocean breezes and the sound of breaking waves from Pine Island Time, a beautiful and well-maintained semi-oceanfront vacation getaway in the premier community of Pine Island. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac and across from...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
A WAVE AWAY

Overview Get ready to live the beach life in this eight-bedroom semi-oceanfront Corolla vacation home, while only being A Wave Away from the beauty of the Atlantic! No detail was overlooked when furnishing with coastal tones, hardwood...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
GOLFIN' DOLPHIN

Overview There's so much to love when you spend your precious vacation days at the Golfin' Dolphin. Built overlooking the famous Currituck Club golf course, this charming getaway offers ocean, sound, pond, and golf course views. Nicely...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SUMMER MOON

Overview A vacation in Summer Moon will undoubtedly be one that you and your group talk about for years to come. The attention to detail, the modern decor throughout, and the natural light that captivates each room will have you...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 14.5 Bathrooms
SUMMER WIND

Overview Striking ocean views in combination with a classic Carolina coastal design make Summer Wind a restful haven for all vacationers. This oceanfront accommodation is equipped with everything you need to distinguish your stay at the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
SEACLUSION

Overview Looking for tranquility at the beach? Look NO further! Experience the peaceful ocean views, upscale professional design, and endless amenities at Seaclusion. In Corolla's Whalehead community, Seaclusion is an oceanfront 12...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
SURROUND SOUND

Overview Surround Sound is a truly unique home for the ultimate vacation experience! Located on the sound, this lovely rental features water views from every level, and is located just across the street from the clubhouse in beautiful...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
SALTY BREEZES

Overview Relax and unwind at Salty Breezes on the oceanfront in Duck! Located directly on the beach with a private dune deck, enjoy seemingly endless ocean views from practically every vantage point. Modern coastal decor throughout with...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
WHY KNOT

Overview A thoughtful floor plan with multiple gathering areas, comfortable furnishings, and popular amenities combine to create an idyllic oceanside vacation retreat in this 8-bedroom Corolla home. Why Knot features expansive...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED

Overview Stylish furnishings, contemporary decor, and sensational upgrades define this oceanfront vacation retreat. This home tells the story of relaxed beachfront comfort with first-class features and amenities. Guests who reserve Too...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
PARADISE PALMS

Overview Watch the sun rise over the ocean in Paradise Palms, a well-appointed retreat in Whalehead, a centrally located community in Corolla. Only 389 yards to the beach access, and less than a mile from restaurants and shops, you'll...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
SOL MATE

Overview Find your Sol Mate by the sea with a vacation to this beautiful 10-bedroom oceanfront retreat in Corolla. Innovative design elements, distinctive amenities, and unique finishes combine to create a vacation haven ideal for...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
TRI THE SURF

Overview Jump right in and Tri the Surf at this beautifully appointed 6-bedroom Corolla retreat, just four lots from the beach in the Ocean Sands Section O community. Well-equipped with all you'll need for a fantastic vacation, Tri the Surf was...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
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Haulover Day Use Area (Canadian Hole)

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...

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

Currituck Maritime Museum

Take a day trip or an afternoon off the beach to explore the heart of Historic Corolla Park, and you’ll find one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most noteworthy attractions, the Currituck Maritime Museum.

SUMMER MOON

Overview A vacation in Summer Moon will undoubtedly be one that you and your group talk about for years to come. The attention to detail, the modern decor throughout, and the natural light that captivates each room will have you...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 14.5 Bathrooms