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.

MIDSOMER

Overview Experience beachfront living at Midsomer, an oceanfront home featuring nine bedrooms and an unbeatable location with no development to the east or west. Water views can be savored over the ocean to the east and the Currituck...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
THE BEST OF TIDES

Overview Guaranteed to be the hub for a fantastic Outer Banks getaway, The Best of Tides is an 8-bedroom vacation located in the popular Whalehead community in Corolla. Only one street over from the oceanfront, you are a short distance...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
THE SANDY BLUE

Overview Relax on the beach or splash around in the large, private pool at The Sandy Blue. This beautifully decorated vacation retreat boasts ocean views from the upper living level and deck, and offers special amenities to please...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
TALE OF THE WHALE

Overview Tale Of The Whale tells the story of memorable vacation days spent in a luxurious oceanfront retreat featuring popular amenities, spacious and well-appointed bedroom suites, and elegant coastal furnishings and decor. This...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
BUFFELL DUCK

Overview New to the Carolina Designs program for 2026! More photos to come.Buffell Duck offers everything you need for a calming coastal hideaway. Savor impressive ocean vistas from the open-concept top floor, where the great room...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
SEASIDE SERENADE

Overview Vacation bliss awaits at Seaside Serenade, a breezy six bedroom semi-oceanfront home in Southern Shores. Highlighted by professional interior design, this home combines ample amenities with soft hues of aqua, gray, and white to...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
BLUE BREEZE

Overview A stunning, custom designed and decorated, 8-bedroom vacation home located on the oceanfront in Nags Head - Blue Breeze is one you'll want to experience! Amenities to enjoy include (but are not limited to) a rec room, theater...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
DUNE OUR THING

Overview Soak in spectacular ocean vistas from an oceanfront estate that's perfectly situated to showcase the Atlantic. This vacation retreat boasts the best in modern conveniences. Guests who reserve Dune Our Thing enjoy classic...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
INTO THE MYSTIC

Overview Escape reality and travel Into the Mystic for a memorable and relaxing Outer Banks experience. This 6-bedroom vacation home is located in Corolla, within the Ocean Sands subdivision. An oceanfront location means you and your...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
THE SWELL

Overview The Swell is a spacious oceanfront retreat located in South Nags Head, offering stellar ocean views, ten bedrooms, nine bathrooms (seven full baths), a rec room with a pool table, private pool with a kiddie pool inset and hot...

  • Nags Head
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
14 PALMS

Overview 14 Palms boasts over 9,000 square feet of vacation living space and abundant outdoor amenities. Brilliantly designed to accommodate those traveling in large groups, this oceanfront estate is ideal for Outer Banks multi-family...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • 15 Bathrooms
ATLANTIC SUNRISE

Overview Experience the magic of Atlantic Sunrise, a 20-bedroom vacation home on the oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills. With 18 private baths and a host of common areas, this home is ideal for family reunions, corporate retreats, or...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 21.5 Bathrooms
SUNRISE OASIS

Overview If you love sunrises over the ocean, Sunrise Oasis is the perfect oceanfront vacation retreat for your next visit to the Outer Banks. This professionally decorated home is awash in a palette of cool grays and soothing blues...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
OCEAN WAVES

Overview Spend your next vacation enjoying Ocean Waves, a stunning oceanfront destination home located in the heart of Duck, and affording family and friends fabulous ocean views, landscaped grounds, and modern cheerful furnishings...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 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
OCEAN GRANDEUR

Overview The Outer Banks' largest home, Ocean Grandeur awaits your arrival. This grand 30-bedroom oceanfront estate has been designed to give your family the adventure of a lifetime, with so many amenities there will be something new...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 30 Bedrooms
  • 28.5 Bathrooms
BACI DEL SOLE

Overview Aptly named "Kisses of the Sun", this delightful 7-bedroom semi-oceanfront beach house has been refined with thoughtful details. Located in a tranquil oceanside neighborhood, just north of central Duck, Sea Tern is the ideal...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
RAINBOW CONNECTION

Overview Situated on a high dune in the charming community of Sandy Ridge, this comfortable vacation home offers a view from seemingly every standpoint, from the ocean to the sound. Adjacent to the Army Corps of Engineers open land, the...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
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Outer Banks Seafood Festival
Oct 18

October 18, 2025

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...

Salvo Day Use Area

Located just South of Salvo proper, the Salvo Day Use Area provides a peaceful haven for families, beachgoers, and watersports lovers. This park offers the perfect backdrop for taking in the Outer Banks' rich history and natural beauty. Everyone may...

4002 - Duffy Duck

BEACH GEAR RENTAL INCLUDED! Always Included, complimentary linens and made beds! Welcome to Duffy Duck, a charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental nestled on the serene oceanside of Duck. This Outer...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms