If you own a short-term rental in Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, or anywhere along our North Carolina coastline, you already know the online travel agencies — Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking — can feel like both a blessing and a bottleneck. They offer visibility, yes. But in 2025, they’re also introducing higher fees, stricter rules, unpredictable search rankings, and increasingly competitive listing environments. Owners everywhere are feeling it: “I’m getting bookings… but am

Top Holiday Markets, Light Shows & Seasonal Events to Share With Guests While summer may be peak travel season, Wilmington, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach, NC offer unforgettable holiday experiences — from waterfront light displays to cozy winter markets. Showcasing these seasonal attractions in your Airbnb or short-term rental listing is one of the easiest ways to increase visibility, attract off-season guests, and improve booking conversion. Whether you manage a beachfront

By Cove + Bloom Hosting — Luxury Care, Local Insight, Lasting Returns Running a short-term rental on the North Carolina coast can feel like a dream. Guests check in, the calendar looks decently full, and the revenue doesn’t look half bad. But here’s the million-dollar truth (sometimes literally): A coastal property that seems to be performing “fine” could be leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table every year. Most homeowners don’t realize how much revenue is actuall

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