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Guest Guide: We Keep It Simple at the Crystal Coast

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If you’ve caught VRBO’s hilarious TV spot featuring legendary college football coach Nick Saban, you know exactly the kind of vacation rental vibe we don’t want for our guests.

In the ad, Saban is the ultimate stickler for house rules, blowing a whistle and barking out penalties for everything from early check-ins to kids’ play… and, just about anything that isn’t in the playbook. While it makes for great comedy, it’s definitely not the kind of energy you’ll find at our Crystal Coast vacation rentals.

At Invest in Her Real Estate, our philosophy is simple:

  • Host guests like guests, not players on the sideline
  • Offer clean, comfortable spaces for your getaways
  • Keep our “rules” short and sweet: no smoking, and please respect our homes

That’s it. No scavenger hunts for Wi-Fi passwords, no 42-step checkout instructions, and no laminated signs in every room telling you what not to do.

Vacations should feel like a break from the daily grind—not a test of your ability to follow a playbook. So when you book a stay at one of our coastal NC getaways in Morehead City or Atlantic Beach, know that you can settle in, relax, and enjoy coastal life without the coach’s whistle in your ear.

Want to see the ad that inspired this post? Watch the VRBO spot here.

And if you’re ready for a house-rule-light getaway, explore our Crystal Coast vacation rentals.

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Thinking About Buying a Coastal Rental? Read This First.

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What Wilmington’s Rental Market Tells Us About Coastal Investing in the Post-Pandemic Era

A new article from May 2024 focused on Wilmington, NC, but if you’ve been watching coastal markets across the country, the story will sound familiar: short-term rental demand is down, and supply has officially outpaced it.

https://www.whqr.org/local/2024-05-23/wilmingtons-airbnb-stock-is-outstripping-demand

The WHQR piece highlights a sharp increase in the number of active Airbnb units in the Wilmington area—and not enough guests to fill them. That kind of oversaturation isn’t unique to Wilmington. We’re seeing similar patterns in many beach and vacation markets nationwide: too many listings, not enough bookings, and increasingly savvy travelers being more selective about where they stay.

So what does that mean if you’re considering buying a coastal property?

Coastal Buyers, Take Note: Short-Term Rental Trends Are Shifting

It depends on your goals.

If you’re aiming to run a high-occupancy, short-term rental business, you’ll need a strong plan and realistic expectations. The days of throwing a property on Airbnb and expecting it to book itself are behind us in many markets.

But if your goal is to use your beach home and rent it out occasionally to help subsidize your ownership costs—especially with mid- or short-term stays—there’s still a smart play to be made.

This model works especially well for buyers from the Triangle and beyond who want to enjoy the coast without the pressure of operating a full-time rental machine. And if you’re looking for easier management and more consistent income, long-term rentals are also worth a second look.

The bottom line? Coastal investing isn’t one-size-fits-all in 2024. Whether you’re looking at Wilmington or another waterfront market, now’s the time to get clear on your goals and align them with current market realities.

Let’s talk about how to make it work for you.

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