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.

BIRDSEYE

Overview No detail has been overlooked at Birdseye, a custom crafted semi-oceanfront steps from the beach in Southern Shores. This 4-bedroom home offers a modern twist on classic Southern Shores flat-top architecture, and was designed...

  • Southern Shores
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
BLESSED

Overview Relax, unwind, and enjoy the beach at Blessed, an 8-bedroom vacation home located in the Whalehead community of Corolla. A beautifully landscaped exterior and a 2-car garage welcome you when you arrive at the beach. As you...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
SHORE TO PLEASE

Overview Plan your seaside escape to Shore To Please, an oceanfront mansion on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. Featuring four levels of living space with 23 bedroom suites (21 in the main house, two in the private...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 23 Bedrooms
  • 26.5 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
LA RESIDENCIA

Overview Step into La Residencia, an oceanfront villa with breathtaking ocean-to-sound vistas located in the premier community of Pine Island in Corolla. From the moment you enter this vacation home, guests are treated to a beautifully...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11.5 Bathrooms
KINDRED SPIRIT

Overview Bid farewell to everyday stresses at this seaside retreat while discovering the endless opportunities for relaxation on the award-winning Outer Banks. A private pool with option to heat, elevator, rec room, and media room all...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
OBX WAVES

Overview Watch the OBX Waves roll into shore while kicking back in a beach chair and enjoying every second of your Outer Banks vacation! OBX Waves is a seven-bedroom, three-story home located in Ocean Sands in Corolla. Being...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
BLUE WAHOO

Overview Aptly named after one of the most striking fish in the world, the Blue Wahoo offers guests nearly 8,000 square feet of beachfront vacation elegance. Situated on prime oceanfront, this beautifully designed estate was outfitted to offer...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
SEA LIGHT

Overview Awash in soothing shades of the sea, this delightful oceanside cottage evokes the harmonious essence of Sea Light to all who enter. Bathed in natural sunlight and furnished with comfortable and coastal furniture and decor, this...

  • Duck
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
OCEAN STAR

Overview Set your course for a vacation of a lifetime by reserving Ocean Star, and experience a beachfront getaway located in the award-winning town of Duck. Beautifully maintained, this oceanfront estate is professionally decorated and...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9 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
SIMPLY PARADISE

Overview Welcome to Simply Paradise, an 8-bedroom oceanfront vacation home in Nags Head, where stunning views and desirable amenities await your arrival! Don't wait long to dive into the private pool, slip into the poolside hot tub, or...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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
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
VERANDAH BREEZE

Overview The leisurely rhythm of a bygone era floats on coastal breezes to slow the breakneck pace of everyday life at Verandah Breeze. Guests are treated to abundant entertainment features, private bedroom suites, and delightful...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
TROPICAL L'ATTITUDES-DUCK

Overview This spectacular Outer Banks home creates a seaside oasis with three spectacular levels of fine finishes and rich Caribbean decor. The thoughtful home design offers a wonderful flow between spacious gathering areas and intimate...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7 Bathrooms
PIER JOY

OverviewExtensive updates for 2023, 2024, and 2025; read more below!Any way you cut it, this spacious oceanfront home in South Nags Head is truly special. The location is second to none, and you'll immediately notice the gorgeous views of...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 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
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Duck Jazz Festival
Oct 9

October 9, 2025

This year, the Duck Jazz Festival proudly reaches its 16th anniversary, and with it, we unveil our artistic vision:“Duck Grooves: The Sound of Jazz,” is an electrifying celebration of jazz’s dynamic, ever-evolving nature, set...

Old Lighthouse Beach

Avid Outer Banks Surfers and sightseers alike are familiar with Old Lighthouse Beach, a stretch of sand in the heart of Buxton that was once the sight of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Convenient and renowned for its good shelling and great waves...

Sea Smoke

OCEAN SIDE Avon — Ocean Isle Estates — Set your sights on clear horizons when you settle into SEA SMOKE, a gorgeously appointed six-bedroom/five-full and one-half bath home just a short walk to the community beach boardwalk and the ocean’s...

  • Avon
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms