Early Bird Summer Bookings

We’ve all heard that the “early bird gets the worm.” But did you know this timeless piece of wisdom is also important to keep in mind when planning your vacation? Summer is the busiest time of year to visit the North Carolina coast. The influx of tourists drives higher accommodation prices and finding availability in your desired area can be challenging. Solve these travelers’ dilemmas by booking accommodations early.

Here’s why it matters!

3 Benefits of Booking Early

How far in advance do you usually make travel plans? Spontaneous travelers fare well with last-minute deals. For travelers who prefer peace of mind knowing their vacation dates are already locked in months before the travel dates, early bird specials should be on your radar. Booking accommodations early is a quick start way to put you in the vacation mood and give you something to look forward to.

For popular travel destinations like the North Carolina beaches, booking early has added benefits:

1. Avoid Higher demand in the busy season

Summer is the most popular time of year to visit the coastal cities in North Carolina. More visitors create higher demand for hotels and vacation rentals. There’s higher availability on rentals the earlier you book—especially for sought-after properties like oceanfront rentals.

Don’t hesitate too long after finding the perfect summer vacation home. We recommend locking in your travel dates by making your reservations early because someone else can snag the dates you want.

Sea Scape Properties provides transparency for the demand of all our properties under management. We provide information about how many times a property was viewed within the last hour to gauge how fast you should act on securing your reservations!

1. Get better rates

Everybody loves a good travel deal. If you enjoy savings and discounts, booking early is the way to go! Flights, accommodations, and activities are all subject to higher prices as you get closer to your travel dates. You can avoid higher prices by completing your bookings early. In addition to avoiding peak pricing, booking early enough can also land you sweet discounts. Many vacation rental companies offer early bird special pricing for travelers excited to secure their trip dates. When you search early, more properties are available to rent, increasing your chances of finding the best accommodation within your travel budget.

Booking direct with Sea Scape Properties  allows you to take advantage of our seasonal specials.

1. Allows more time to plan your trip

Spending time at the beach is at the top of mind for travelers visiting the North Carolina coastal area. There are also plenty of fun things to do besides the beach. You can explore the boardwalk amusement park rides at Carolina Beach, trek hiking trails near Wrightsville Beach, plan a picnic in one of Wilmington’s public parks, and more.

Booking accommodations early gives you more time to plan your trip. Securing your travel dates is important to know what events to look for during your stay, make tour reservations, and make a packing list appropriate for the season.

Avoiding last-minute bookings makes building a travel itinerary full of your favorite things easier.

When to Book for Summer Travel

With summer being the peak travel season, the earlier you book, the better. Every year, tourists spend more than $1 billion in New Hanover County in popular destinations at Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. Planning your trip months in advance will give you a head start, but how far in advance should you plan a summer vacation?

Ideally, you should book six months up to one year out from your expected travel dates. These still usually have the lowest rates compared to booking the same property at the last minute. It also allows time to see if any early bird deals are available.

Are you considering visiting the beach another time of year? Check out this guide for the best time to book accommodations during different seasons.

Taking advantage of early booking deals

Lower rates through discounts and early bird specials make booking early convenient for many travelers. Knowing where to find deals can lead to big savings on your accommodations.

Booking directly

Travelers can find early bird specials when booking directly with a vacation rental company. Sea Scape Properties offers discounts throughout the year, so it’s best to check often to see if there’s a deal offered for when you’re ready to travel.

One of the biggest advantages to booking directly with us is that you’re only required to put down a deposit to hold your dates. You can feel confident booking early since the remaining balance is due within 60 days of your reservation. This isn’t offered with other booking platforms.

Booking discounts with OTA

OTA’s (online travel agencies) are aggregate booking platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. It’s common to find weekly and monthly discounts.

Spend Summer with Sea Scape Properties

Summer will be here before you know it, so start planning your trip today! We have vacation rentals available in the top coastal cities in North Carolina for enjoying the summer sun at the beach. Secure your ideal coastal vacation home after taking advantage of early bird summer booking.