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.

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
THE CARIBBEAN QUEEN

Overview Experience bright sunshine and serene ocean living at The Caribbean Queen, a six-bedroom oceanfront home situated directly behind the dunes in the Village at Nags Head. With the smell of sweet salt air and gentle sound of...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
MAGICAL SOL

Overview Brand New for 2026! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete. Magical Sol joins the Carolina Designs collection for 2026 with introductory first-season rates due to the late listing...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • 17 Bathrooms
HOOKED UP

Overview For your next vacation to the Outer Banks, make plans for a relaxing stay at Hooked Up, a Corolla semi-oceanfront with easy access to the beach in the Ocean Sands Section O community. Hooked Up offers a modern design that...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
BAREFEET RETREAT

Overview Memorable ocean views, popular amenities, and a spectacular location sets the stage for your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve Barefeet Retreat! This beachfront estate has a soothing color palette, comfortable...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
MOON SHINE

Overview An Outer Banks treasure, Moon Shine is a 12-bedroom vacation home located only 160 yards from the Herring Beach Access. With over 7,700 square feet of living space and a 30' x 15' private pool, there is enough room to spread...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
SANDY CHATEAU

Overview If your objective is to spend endless days lounging on sandy beaches, the ocean access is a short walk from Sandy Chateau, and the serene streets ensure quiet strolls to both the waterfront and to sightsee in Duck. A multi-use...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
BEBE

Overview Impeccably designed and beautifully maintained, BeBe offers guests the ultimate in home design, popular amenities, and exquisite furnishings and decor. Located in one of Duck's most popular oceanside communities, this...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
TIEMPO SERA

Overview Tucked away on a private street in southern Ocean Sands, you'll find oceanfront seclusion. This Outer Banks vacation cottage has a timeless charm. The decor is crisp white and coastal inspired. You can enjoy the Atlantic from...

  • Corolla
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
PELICAN COVE

Overview A popular home design filled with classic decor that has a coastal design, this oceanside vacation retreat is located in the sought after community of Duck Landing. Situated close to the heart of Duck, Pelican Cove offers...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 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
CLUB PARADISE

Overview Club Paradise offers over 3,300 square feet of living space, four bedrooms with private baths, a rec room with a wet bar, and a private pool area and hot tub, this home is sure to impress you and your vacation group as you...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
ROYAL PALM PARADISE I

Overview Situated on a highly elevated semi-oceanfront homesite offering panoramic ocean views, Royal Palm Paradise I is graciously designed, richly appointed, and offers unsurpassed amenities. All bedrooms are well-appointed suites...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
SEA VIEW

Overview Experience vacation at Sea View, with a private pool and hot tub, an ideal location right across the street from a beach access, and of course, a view of the sea. An open floor plan offers a great room, dining area, and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
GRANDE ATLANTIS

Overview Experience Grande Atlantis, a stunning, brand new, coastal-inspired, 10-bedroom oceanfront home in Kill Devil Hills. This exquisite vacation estate not only offers endless opportunities for spending memory-filled time...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
OCEAN'S 88

Overview For those in search of a private beachfront sanctuary, put Ocean's 88 at the top of your list! This home is professionally decorated and offers guests a thoughtful floor plan, inspiring views, and popular amenities. Highlights...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
CASA BLANCA

Overview Feel the worries and stresses of the "real world" melt away as you step inside the Parade of Homes award-winning Casa Blanca, nestled at the ocean's edge in prestigious Pine Island. Inspired by the kasbahs of Marrakech, this...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
EXTA SEA

Overview Located on the oceanfront, in the quintessential beach town of Nags Head, Exta Sea is an amazing option for your next Outer Banks vacation. Offering two rec rooms and a theater, nine bedrooms, all with a connected bathroom...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
Outer Banks Map
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Outer Banks Swimming Guide

Swimming is a local sport that never goes out of style on the Outer Banks, and with literally miles of ocean and sound waters to paddle around, there's no shortage of refreshing locales to enjoy a dip. Vacationers will find they have their choice of...

Best Surf Fishing Gear for 2026

Once you have your coastal recreational fishing license in hand, it’s time to start thinking about gear. Anglers will find tons of options when it comes to equipment for casting into the surf, from custom designed rods and reels at local...

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...

FIN AND FEATHER

Overview Gather your treasured flock of family and friends to vacation together at Fin and Feather, a lovely seaside retreat in South Nags Head with ocean and sound views, a delightful list of amenities, and eight bedrooms with private...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms