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

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

By Cove + Bloom Hosting  — Smart Systems for Every Season 📍 Coastal Rhythm, Smart Strategy Every coastal market has its rhythm — the rush of summer bookings, the golden shoulder season, and the quiet winter calm. For homeowners across Wilmington, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach, that rhythm defines your bottom line. At Cove + Bloom, we’ve learned that success in this market isn’t about chasing endless summer — it’s about mastering the off-season. 🌊 “When the tide goes out, s

(By Cove + Bloom Hosting — Carolina Beach & Wilmington Co-Hosting Specialists) 🌿 What’s Changing and When Airbnb is officially moving from the traditional “split-fee” system to a host-only service fee of 15.5%, taking effect October 27 2025 for property-management integrations and December 1 2025 for individual hosts. Previously, Airbnb charged hosts around 3%, while guests paid an additional 14–16% service fee. Now, Airbnb is removing that guest fee entirely — meaning hosts

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...

Cove + Bloom, we believe that the difference between a good short-term rental and a truly exceptional one comes down to hospitality. One...

In today’s crowded short-term rental market, it’s not just about having a great location — it’s about delivering an experience that keeps...