Carolina Designs Realty

Carolina Designs Realty

Plan your Outer Banks vacation with Carolina Designs!

Browse our inventory of 350+ select Outer Banks vacation rentals located in the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head. Book online anytime, or reach out to our friendly reservationists seven days a week. With Carolina Designs, you can secure your vacation dates over a year in advance.

ABOUT OUR VACATION RENTALS

At Carolina Designs, we represent premier Outer Banks vacation rentals, including oceanfront, pet-friendly, and new construction options. Browse homes ranging in size from 4 to 30 bedrooms with guest-favorite amenities like private beach accesses, private pools, hot tubs, elevators, rec rooms, home theaters, and more. All of our rentals provide 100% keyless entry, freshly made beds, towel sets, and our signature welcome package of starter supplies.

ABOUT CAROLINA DESIGNS

Carolina Designs has been family-owned and operated on the Outer Banks since 1988, and we are consistently voted "Best of the Beach." Our focus on exceptional customer service sets us apart, and our experienced team of local reservationists, housekeeping professionals, maintenance technicians, and property managers stands behind every Outer Banks vacation booked with us. We look forward to hosting your next stay!

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Carolina Designs Realty Vacation Rentals

Find the perfect Carolina Designs Realty rental home.

SERENITY

Overview Looking for a quiet refuge from the daily grind? Lose yourself in the easygoing yet refined ambience of Serenity, a tranquil home that puts your comfort first. Curl up in the ship's watch to enjoy the panorama of ocean and...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
TURTLE COVE

Overview Your family will never forget the enchanting Turtle Cove, a spectacular vacation home located only a short minute's walk away from the oceanfront and one of the top-rated beaches in Duck. This grand house is the perfect place...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
BLISS

Overview Stunning architectural details and a prime oceanfront location bring the promise of Outer Banks vacation Bliss. Relax and rejuvenate in 6,700 square feet of luxurious comfort in this oceanfront sanctuary situated in the town of...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
TIDE TOGETHER

Overview Situated on a larger corner lot just steps from the beach in Ocean Lake, Tide Together has been thoughtfully designed with high end finishes, generous sized bedrooms, and entertainment areas indoor and out. With ocean views...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
SEA CASTLE

Overview Designed to impress, Sea Castle is a nine bedroom home on the ocean's edge in Nags Head. Professionally designed in modern tones and textiles, outfitted with quality appliances and electronics, this seaside retreat is sure to...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
MICHAEL-ANNE

Overview 2026 Holiday Offer: Book the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's and receive extra days added to your stay at NO additional charge! Call our office for more details.Classic Outer Banks charm awaits at Michael-Anne, a...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
GO THE DISTANCE

Overview Welcome to Go The Distance, a one of a kind, 10-bedroom oceanfront in the exclusive community of Pine Island Reserve. This well-maintained estate has been impeccably designed with your comfort and entertainment in mind...

  • Corolla
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
BOUJEE BUNGALOW

Overview Swagger through your vacation just like you swagger through life at the Boujee Bungalow! Every detail in this 5-bedroom custom home has been carefully chosen to be the real deal. Centrally located between the ocean's edge and...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 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
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
SEAVIEW

Overview Spend your vacation days relaxing at stunning Seaview, a 7-bedroom retreat just steps from the beach in the beloved town of Southern Shores. Located only one lot from the ocean, this spacious home offers knockout views of the Atlantic...

  • Southern Shores
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
OLIVIA

Overview Rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation await you at Olivia, a gorgeous oceanfront escape in the Village at Nags Head that accesses some of the Outer Banks' best beaches. This vacation retreat is filled with every convenience for...

  • Nags Head
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
OFF THE HOOK

Overview Everything you can imagine and experience packed into one of the best vacation homes built on the Outer Banks. Off The Hook is a custom-designed semi-oceanfront home in Corolla with over 6,000 square feet of living space. This...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
THE QUARTERDECK

Overview Located in the popular Pine Island subdivision of Corolla, furnished with many desirable amenities, and a short walking distance from the nearest beach access, The Quarterdeck is a great option for your next beach getaway! This...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 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
SURF AND SOUND

Overview Find the ultimate in tranquility and vacation serenity when you reserve Surf and Sound. This five bedroom soundfront home is located on a large lot in a quiet cul-de-sac, and offers a laid-back alternative for your next...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
NIRVANA

Overview Achieve a state of Nirvana during your next Outer Banks vacation when you reserve this serene oceanfront sanctuary in Nags Head. Guests enjoy a welcoming great room with a gourmet kitchen, inspiring ocean views, eight memorable...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
WIND STAR

Overview Oceanfront in Duck, three levels of living space, a private pool, many open and covered decks, a private walkway to the beach, and more; we give you, Wind Star. Sure to be the hub for memories and enjoyable vacation days for...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
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Hatteras 5k Race Series in Avon
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June 26, 2026

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Run Hatteras Summer 5k/1 Mile Race Series 2026 AVON, NC. 8 AM Friday Mornings Summer 2026 in Kinnakeet Shores. New this year: Join us for a shorter distance on the out and back 1 Mile course

Outer Banks Ferry System

Decades ago, one of the only ways to access some of the most secluded areas of the Outer Banks was via a ferry, and this tradition carries on today for thousands if not millions of visitors who want to travel to some of coastal North Carolina's most...

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.

OCEAN MIST

Overview An aptly named home in Schooner Ridge, Ocean Mist is close enough to the sea to feel the soft beach breeze. Enjoy quality family time in the open second story living area or retreat to your comfortably appointed bedroom for...

  • Duck
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms