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.

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
SOMETHING SPECIAL

Overview Aptly named, Something Special is a Duck oceanfront home that creates memorable vacations for all who enter! Offering a sensational location, guests will be treated to an impressive floor plan, large bedrooms with ocean views...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
LIFE'S A BEACH

Overview Designed to bring natural oceanfront elements indoors, this unique home design features accordion-style retractable wall systems on two levels. These doors open to capture uninterrupted ocean views, the smell of salty sea air...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
BEACH KING

Overview Unwind in style at Beach King, a professionally appointed Nags Head retreat situated on a large lot directly on the ocean's edge. This home embodies the spirit of beachfront elegance, and is the ideal destination to experience...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
SUN CATCHER

Overview Sun Catcher captures all that the Outer Banks has to offer in a beautiful oceanfront Whalehead estate. Every thoughtful detail--the oceanfront pool and hot tub, the game room with kitchenette, a private bath for each...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
YANKEE BELLE

Overview Southern charm and comfort abound in this great Outer Banks vacation home right on the ocean with lots of decking. Three levels of beautifully decorated living areas give plenty of room for the entire family. The rooms have...

  • Nags Head
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 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
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE

Overview Once you arrive at Duck, Duck, Goose, you'll never want to leave the conveniences and comfort that will have your family cheering for more! This home offers a spacious great room, rec room with pool table, theater room, private...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
LATITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Overview Designed to impress, Latitude Adjustment is the perfect prescription for your next beach vacation. This home features popular amenities, professional design, and is beautifully decorated in a stylish coastal vibe. Brilliantly...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
MOON DANCING

Overview If your idea of vacation bliss is a tranquil waterfront location in an award-winning coastal town, reserve Moon Dancing, a soundfront vacation retreat offering a host of popular features. Guests will enjoy a unique floor plan...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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
SAND AND SURF

Overview Experience rest and relaxation at Sand and Surf, a classic oceanfront estate with southern coastal influence and a great list of amenities. Enjoy magnificent ocean and sound views, sunrises and sunsets in this 6,300 square...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
WONDEROUS STORIES

Overview With a name inspired by the progressive rock band Yes's song, Wonderous Stories, this dreamy oceanfront retreat will transform your vacation getaway into a revolutionary experience. Carefully designed to accommodate the needs...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • 17.5 Bathrooms
CASA TUA

Overview Brand NEW construction, complete September 2025.Located in Whalehead, Casa Tua, translates to "your house", offers your vacation group three levels and over 6,000 square feet of indoor living space. With gathering areas on...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
PIRATES ESCAPE

Overview Pirates Escape is a beachfront retreat located in Nags Head. This home is professionally decorated and offers guests popular amenities and unique finishes. Interior features include eight inviting suites, an elevator, an open...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
ROYAL PALM

Overview Enjoy the comforts of Royal Palm, an Outer Banks vacation home that is close to the ocean, yet within walking distance to Duck Village. You will be welcomed with a coastal vibe throughout that will have you ready to unwind and...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
CASA DE LOS NINOS

Overview Relaxing, fun, and memory-filled vacation days are in your future when you book Casa De Los Ninos. This oceanfront, 8-bedroom estate makes the dream of beach living a reality with a private walkway to the Atlantic, a pool area...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
GRAND BAHAMA

Overview The island ambiance of this Nags Head estate is provided by tropical decor and panoramic ocean views. Experience the opulence of the hot tub and the private pool, fenced in and just over the dune from the beach. The joys of the...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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...

Bodie Island Lighthouse

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, (pronounced "Body") is located just south of the town of Nags Head and Whalebone Junction, where Highway 158, Highway 64, and NC Highway 12 intersect. Visitors travelling towards Hatteras Island can't help but notice the...

733 | Steel Away

This outstanding vacation home offers a spacious floor plan and lovely decor. Fully equipped and has everything your family will need while on their Outer Banks vacation. Located within close proximity of the Beach (approx. 450 ft. to Beach...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10