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.

A WAVE AWAY

Overview Get ready to live the beach life in this eight-bedroom semi-oceanfront Corolla vacation home, while only being A Wave Away from the beauty of the Atlantic! No detail was overlooked when furnishing with coastal tones, hardwood...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
SEACLUSION

Overview Looking for tranquility at the beach? Look NO further! Experience the peaceful ocean views, upscale professional design, and endless amenities at Seaclusion. In Corolla's Whalehead community, Seaclusion is an oceanfront 12...

  • Corolla
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
PIRATES TREASURE

Overview NEW to the Carolina Designs program for 2026!Pirates Treasure is a semi-oceanfront vacation home located in the heart of Corolla, offering a blend of upscale comfort and endless entertainment. From the rooftop deck, take in...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10.5 Bathrooms
HEART OF THE SUNRISE

Overview Unwind and allow the oceanfront retreat, Heart of the Sunrise, wrap your family in leisure during your next Outer Banks vacation. Meticulously designed with family relaxation and entertainment in mind, the home's layout...

  • Nags Head
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 9.5 Bathrooms
CANT TAKE IT WITH YOU

Overview As the old saying goes, You Can't Take It With You, so you might as well enjoy it now! If you've been dreaming of an Outer Banks vacation, this is your sign to book the beach house and start your countdown. This home is...

  • Duck
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 Bathrooms
CAROLINA BY THE SEA

Overview There's something very special about Carolina by the Sea, that makes you feel right at home. Located in the premier community of Pine Island, guests can relax in a thoughtful home design that flows between common areas and...

  • Corolla
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 11 Bathrooms
DUCK RETREAT

Overview A richly appointed vacation estate, Duck Retreat is an elegant home that offers ocean views from the highest elevation lot in the private, gated community of Four Seasons. This gracious home design boasts extravagant amenities...

  • Duck
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 8 Bathrooms
TEN TAN TOES

Overview Arrive, unpack, and instantly unwind at Ten Tan Toes. Guests are welcomed by a thoughtful floor plan and popular amenities to enjoy throughout their stay. This beautiful home is professionally decorated with distinctive coastal...

  • Corolla
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
THE LIGHTSHIP

Overview Bright and breezy vacation days are ahead at The Lightship, a stylish and well-appointed 9-bedroom oceanfront at Milepost 10 in Nags Head. Plan your next escape to this waterfront home, which features a host of popular...

  • Nags Head
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 10 Bathrooms
PICTURESQUE

Overview Step into the world of Picturesque, where unique architecture and furnishings are set against a backdrop of expansive water views. Located in the Pine Island community of Corolla, this retreat is designed to showcase views of...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 7.5 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
DREAM AWHILE

Overview This expansive retreat is situated on an extra large, seventy-five foot wide prime oceanfront lot. Beautifully furnished with upscale amenities, Dream Awhile is steps to the sparkling Atlantic, and offers a direct view of the...

  • Kill Devil Hills
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
CROWDER'S RETREAT

Overview Located in the heart of Duck, Crowder's Retreat is a seaside retreat designed after the classic Nags Head style cottage that offers a winning combination of comfortable style and popular amenities. Highlights include a private...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
HAPPY CRAB

Overview Welcome to Happy Crab! This casual cottage is bright and cheerful, with high ceilings and sweeping sound views from two levels of wraparound decks. A palette of tropical colors and popular amenities set the stage for fun days...

  • Duck
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
THE CUNNINGHAM

Overview Offering a spacious and stylish coastal escape, The Cunningham is an ideal spot for relaxation and fun. Located on Whalehead Drive, you are a short walk to the nearby beach access and a short drive to nearby shops, boutiques...

  • Corolla
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 5.5 Bathrooms
BLUEGRASS BREEZE

Overview A shining example of oceanfront living at its best, Bluegrass Breeze is smartly designed with your needs in mind, and is located adjacent to the community beach access for easy trips to the shore. This vacation home is just one...

  • Corolla
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 8.5 Bathrooms
AMERICAN WAVES

Overview If you love Outer Banks beaches, reserve American Waves, an oceanfront retreat that has one of the best stretches of beach right outside your door. This beachfront home has an open great room with expansive views of the...

  • Corolla
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 6.5 Bathrooms
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
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Ocracoke Island Lighthouse

The Ocracoke Island Lighthouse may not be the most imposing of the Outer Banks lighthouses, but as North Carolina's oldest lighthouse in operation, (and the second oldest in the United States), it is certainly one of the most beloved. At just 65...

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum

More than 2,000 shipwrecks sunk off the Coast of North Carolina in what’s called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. With all that history floating around, it was only natural to build a museum to honor and preserve the maritime culture of the...

Buxton Woods

Perhaps the reason that this area of maritime forest goes unnoticed, (an area which in fact comprises the majority of Frisco Village), is simply because the oceanfront beaches just yards away are too alluring to ignore, and garner the lion's share...

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