By Cove + Bloom Hosting If you’ve only experienced Carolina Beach in the summertime, you’re missing one of the coast’s most peaceful and rewarding seasons. The off-season — late fall through early spring — transforms Carolina Beach into a calm, coastal retreat perfect for rest, nature, and intentional travel. For both guests and short-term rental hosts, winter on the North Carolina coast offers experiences that simply don’t exist in peak months. At Cove & Bloom, we love the o

By Cove & Bloom Co. Carolina Beach carries a charm that doesn’t shout—it hums. Beyond the familiar boardwalk bustle and tourist-touchstone restaurants lies a quieter layer of island life: tucked-away trails, small but exceptional eateries, tiny bars with unforgettable ambiance, and shoreline corners where the Atlantic feels personal. For guests who want to experience the island the way locals do—and for homeowners wanting to share that deeper magic with their visitors—this cu

There’s something magical (and just a little eerie) about fall on the Cape Fear coast. The ocean breeze cools, the salt air mingles with the scent of fallen leaves, and the nights seem to whisper stories of what came before. Here, Halloween isn’t just a holiday — it’s a whole season of celebration. Whether you’re after heart-pounding haunted trails, family fun by the sea, or a good costume contest with a cocktail in hand, Wilmington and Carolina Beach offer something for ever

As the heat mellows and the air carries a crisp hint of change, Wilmington and its surrounding areas come alive with activity. Whether...