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19 Apr 2022
Breathe an extra sigh of relief when planning your Southport and Oak Island vacation this year by taking advantage of our Vacation Vittles program.
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8 Apr 2022
The past 2 years have been the hardest the travel industry has ever faced. Lengthy closures. Record job loss. Difficulty rehiring. Uncertainty and anxiety. A life without travel and in-person connections was hard. But now, there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength and promising future of the US travel and tourism industry, especially during the National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW).
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11 Jan 2019
You've been planning your family vacation for months, and then it hits you - what are we going to do with the dog?!? As opposed to a hotel, a private home offers your fur baby the security of being with family while having access to enclosed yards and long walks on the beach. Not to mention, the person footing the bill for the trip could potentially save a good amount of money by paying a low, flat rate pet fee rather than an additional nightly amount.
21 Feb 2022
Join the vacation and holiday rental industry in celebrating the 3rd annual Vacation Rental Week!
20 Jan 2022
Beyond hidden fees, there are notable disadvantages to booking your accommodation through an OTA. For one, you don't receive that locally curated, boots-on-the-ground service and insider experience that booking with a vacation rental or property management company, like Margaret Rudd & Associates (MRA) offers.
2 Dec 2021
Whether this will be your first winter "flying south" or you're looking to try out a new winter home for a month or so, Oak Island, NC should be on your shortlist of snowbird destinations. Not only is the weather mild...
30 Oct 2021
As temperatures drop in the northern U.S., the days are shorter, and more time is spent indoors, Coastal Carolina is experiencing milder temperatures and weather. Average highs around Thanksgiving and Christmas range from 59°F to 65°F, with lows varying from 42°F to 47°F. Beautiful beaches and...
1 Sep 2021
You know summer is winding down when Labor Day comes knocking at the door. It's a great time to squeeze in one last beach vacation. Labor Day weekend along the Oak Island beaches and Southport officially marks the end of the summer and the busiest...
6 Jul 2021
Plan a trip with your dogs in tow with a stay in a pet-friendly Oak Island vacation rental! Enjoy beach time with your dog or bring them along to enjoy dining al fresco at a local restaurant!
19 Jan 2021
Though many Americans are not ready or able to take a trip just yet, there is a wealth of information that says simply planning a vacation can increase happiness. In fact, 97% of survey respondents say having a trip planned makes them happier - and that's exactly why we encourage Americans to take action this year. MRA is excited to express its support of National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD), an annual day set aside for Americans to plan their vacation for the entire year.