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.

GO THE DISTANCE

Carolina Designs presents Go The Distance, an extraordinary 10-bedroom oceanfront estate in Corolla's exclusive Pine Island Reserve. This impeccably designed home offers 8 king suites, 4 twin bunks, 12 full baths, elevator access, and 7,200 sq...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
FLYING SOUTH

Overview Offering a thoughtful floor plan that is filled with popular amenities, Flying South features eight bedrooms (four with private baths) with plenty of privacy, gathering areas, and expansive, wraparound decks. Guests have access...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
HENNY PENNY

Overview If you're in search of a beach house designed with enjoyable features and amenities, reserve Henny Penny in Corolla Village. This delightful oceanside home offers a quiet cul-de-sac setting with a convenient community beach...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
ATLANTIC OVERLOOK

Overview Get ready for a fun stay at the ultimate OBX vacation destination, Atlantic Overlook in Corolla! Packed with amenities and located directly on the oceanfront, this well-appointed home is the ideal place for your Outer Banks...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 12 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
ATLANTIC SUNRISE

Carolina Designs presents Atlantic Sunrise, a spectacular 20-bedroom oceanfront vacation home in Kill Devil Hills. Perfect for family reunions, corporate retreats, or multi-family getaways, this magnificent property features 18 private baths...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 21.5 Bathrooms
TURTLE TIME

Overview Looking for an Outer Banks vacation on the soundfront in Corolla - enter, Turtle Time! Some of the most highlight-worthy features of this home include the private pool, a large poolside hot tub, a private soundfront walkway...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
SAPPHIRE BY THE SEA

Overview Brilliant vacation days are in your future at Sapphire by the Sea, a 9-bedroom gem in Kill Devil Hills. Easy access to the beach and elevated ocean views are highlights of this semi-oceanfront, and a convenient community beach access...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
BELLTIDE

Overview Enjoy unforgettable beach days when you stay at BellTide, a 9-bedroom, oceanfront home located near Milepost 12.5, in the heart of Nags Head. Designed with comfort in mind and nautical decor throughout, you and your group are...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 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
OCEAN ODYSSEY

Overview This delightful vacation retreat is designed around guest's comfort and oceanfront enjoyment, the perfect combination to create lasting family memories. Once you reserve Ocean Odyssey, you are treated to uplifting ocean views...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
THE SPACE BETWEEN

Overview Booking a stay at The Space Between has many benefits, but don't take our word for it - experience it for yourself! This 7-bedroom vacation home offers 4,500 sq. feet of living space and is only 225 yards from the nearest beach...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
DAISY'S DUNE

Overview Brand NEW construction, due to be completed for summer of 2026! Bedding, inventory, and layout are subject to change until construction is complete.Welcome to Daisy's Dune, where an ideal location and a list of desirable vacation...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • 18 Bathrooms
CAROLINA SUNRISE

Carolina Designs presents CAROLINA SUNRISE, a spectacular Duck Landing oceanfront home with 10 bedrooms, elevator, private pool, hot tub, home theater, and private beach walkway. This sensational beachfront retreat features beautiful ocean views...

  • Duck
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
COASTAL INDULGENCE

Overview Breathe easy - an amazing vacation is ahead at Coastal Indulgence, a stunning Nags Head waterfront estate with direct access to the ocean's edge. Boasting nine bedrooms, this professionally decorated home is designed to host a...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
BARNEY

Overview A memorable vacation awaits you at Barney, a six-bedroom, semi-oceanfront retreat in Southern Shores. Decorated with traditional New England touches such as cedar shake siding and a light gray metal roof, Barney offers a...

  • Southern Shores
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
CAROLINA BREEZE

Overview Stretch out and enjoy plenty of breathing room at Carolina Breeze! This home is a one-of-a-kind oceanfront estate with 24 bedrooms and amazing ocean views in Kill Devil Hills. This custom home stuns with breezy, open...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • 25 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
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Kite Point

Ask any crowd of visiting kiteboarders about Kite Point, and they'll readily give you exact directions to this unmarked but internationally renowned soundside beach. Located in between Avon and Buxton villages abutting the Pamlico Sound, Kite Point...

Featured Local Businesses

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Sailing the Outer Banks

Vacationers will notice a handful of sailboats at every local Outer Banks port, either saddled up to the docks or breezing across the harbor, en route to the nearest sound for a cruise, or to the continent-spanning Intracoastal Waterway to continue...

SEIZE THE BAY

Overview Find out why the "soundside" is the "secret side" on the Outer Banks! Guests love the serene, peaceful alternative to staying oceanfront. Seize The Bay is a thoughtfully designed retreat equipped with everything you'll need for...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms