At Carolina Retreats, we recognize that owners are our #1 asset. Without their trust, our hard working team wouldn’t be where we are today. Year after year, thousands of families flock to our beaches having given their accommodations little to no thought. They’ve secured their stay and cannot wait to hit the beach. It is … Continue reading Meet the Best Property Management Team in North Carolina
From President to Vacation Home Owner
After almost 15 years in the vacation rental management business my family and I became vacation rental property owners ourselves this past year! Being in the middle the day to day for so long as a manager, and doing our very best to make sure your guests have the best possible experience, we have undoubtedly … Continue reading From President to Vacation Home Owner
Carolina Retreats is Proud to Partner with TrustPilot for Guest Reviews
Carolina Retreats is over the moon to partner with one of the largest automated review companies in the nation. TrustPilot, founded in 2007, has over a quarter million businesses using customer reviews to drive growth. With so many review platforms out there, TrustPilot is one of the few that offer integrated services such as SEO … Continue reading Carolina Retreats is Proud to Partner with TrustPilot for Guest Reviews
Why A 4 Out Of 5 Star Review Is Actually Better
Before making virtually any major purchase nowadays, we rely on crowd sourced reviews. Reading online reviews before buying is an enormous aspect of purchase behavior. And that research takes shape mainly in two forms: Social Media and Reviews. While similar in many regards the social media relies more on an existing personal relationship while online … Continue reading Why A 4 Out Of 5 Star Review Is Actually Better
VRMA Spring 2019 Forum Recap
Arriving in Charlotte late evening on Sunday, April 14th, our amazing team geared up for another fantastic VRMA conference. The VRMA 2019 Spring Forum Recap gathered several of the country’s largest vendors and vacation rental companies to discuss the emerging trends and operational improvements. This two day educational and enriching affair offered a variety of … Continue reading VRMA Spring 2019 Forum Recap
Q&A with Property Maintenance and Repair, Ricky Kernodle
Within five minutes of conversing with Ricky, you’ll already feel at ease. A good hearted and all around friendly guy, we sat down with our resident repairman and maintenance guy for Pleasure Island, Ricky Kernodle, to chat a bit about where he’s from and what makes him so upbeat. Are you originally from this area? … Continue reading Q&A with Property Maintenance and Repair, Ricky Kernodle
Q&A with Property Services & Housekeeping Coordinator, Shirley Shoffstall
Many may not know that Carolina Retreats is one of the only vacation rental companies to offer in-house cleaning services. Our centralized Property Services Team ensures that our team members remain constantly in the loop for every aspect of your vacation experience. This takes quite a bit of coordinating skills and we know of no … Continue reading Q&A with Property Services & Housekeeping Coordinator, Shirley Shoffstall
Topsail Island | Beach Access Information
After an extensive winter season, we are ecstatic to announce the list of public beach accesses available around Topsail Island. We are thankful to all of the amazing city and state-wide officials and workers who labor away making out beaches as perfect as they once were. Below is a list of scheduled beach repairs and … Continue reading Topsail Island | Beach Access Information
Q&A with Danny Williams
We recently sat down with our General Manager, Danny Williams, to discuss what got him started in the vacation rental industry and how he sees the future of vacation rental management. First of all, how is the cleanup going? The cleanup efforts are moving faster than I thought. We are all quite appreciative of the … Continue reading Q&A with Danny Williams
New Surf City Bridge Traffic & Roundabout Information
After 60 remarkable years, the Surf City Swing Bridge has been retired. Long overdue for replacement, builders began in September of 2016 and finished 10 months ahead of schedule. On December 18th, 2018, the new Surf City bridge opened to the public with overall positive reviews. “The new bridge has a 65-foot vertical clearance that … Continue reading New Surf City Bridge Traffic & Roundabout Information