where to next? Properties Stay With Us Karve Journal About Work With Karve
notes from the field

Karve Journal

Travel guides for the places we host, design notes from the studio, and honest lessons from running our own properties — written by the people who own them.

Aerial view of Adventure Acres cabin surrounded by North Georgia forest, with fire pit and lawn games
featuredTravel Guides · North Georgia

Luxury Cabins in Georgia for Couples, A Rental Guide

What separates a genuinely luxurious couples’ cabin from a simply furnished rental — a separated primary suite, a covered hot tub, 13 secluded acres, and a weekend of wineries and waterfall hikes all within a half-hour drive.

By Jennifer Graff · July 3, 2026 · A rental guide
Travel GuidesBavarian alpine-style buildings with red roofs and flags in downtown Helen, Georgia

Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia: The Complete Guide

2026 dates and hours, ticket prices, the parade and keg tapping, and where to stay outside the crowds.

July 30, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Travel GuidesCool River Tubing shuttle bus loaded with tubes on Main Street in Helen, Georgia

The Best Attractions in Helen, Georgia

The alpine coaster, river tubing, ziplining, waterfalls, wildlife parks, and the Bavarian village downtown.

July 28, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Design NotesCoastal primary bedroom with rattan headboard, leather bench, and arched mirror at Adventure Acres

Airbnb Design Consultants: What They Do

What they cost, how to tell if you need one, and what to expect from concept to final photo shoot.

July 24, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Design NotesClose-up of a made bed with navy patterned throw pillows and layered white bedding at Kailani House

Does Interior Design Increase Airbnb Revenue?

How design moves nightly rate, occupancy, and reviews, and why a refresh often beats a renovation.

July 21, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Design NotesBright coastal living room with sectional sofa, surfboard wall mount, and hardwood floors

What Is an Airbnb Design Company?

What the work actually involves, why design is a revenue decision, and how to hire the right firm.

July 17, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Design NotesBackyard pool with lounge chairs, covered patio, and putting green at a designed short-term rental

What Makes a Great STR Design Company

Why short-term rental design is its own discipline, and the questions to ask before you sign.

July 17, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Travel GuidesAerial view of the beach and coastline near Kailani House in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Garden City, SC Beach Rentals

A low-key corner of the Grand Strand, what to look for in a rental, and a one-minute walk to the sand.

July 10, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Travel GuidesGolf course fairway lined with tall pines in North Florida

The Best Vacation Rental Near TPC Sawgrass

Twenty minutes from the Stadium Course, six blocks from the sand, and room for the whole group.

July 10, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
DiningSeared salmon with vegetables on a black plate

The Best Restaurants Near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Fresh seafood on the MarshWalk, fine dining steakhouses, and where locals actually go for breakfast.

July 3, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Travel GuidesLive oaks draped in Spanish moss at Brookgreen Gardens

The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Activities in Myrtle Beach

Beaches, state parks, Brookgreen Gardens, paddling, biking, and golf across the Grand Strand.

July 3, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
DiningMan enjoying a glass of red wine at a tasting bar

The Best Wineries Near Helen, Georgia

Ten wineries, one flexible itinerary, and a willingness to stay longer than planned.

June 5, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Travel GuidesDowntown Helen, Georgia

11 Things to Do in Helen, GA: A Local Owner's Guide

Beyond the Bavarian facades — river tubing, waterfall hikes, wine country, and where locals actually eat.

June 19, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Travel GuidesAerial view of Jacksonville Beach, Florida

The Ultimate Guide to Family Activities in Jacksonville

Walking-safari zoo, hands-on museums, big cats, white-sand beaches, and indoor go-karts for rainy days.

June 19, 2026 · Jennifer Graff
Design Notes

The Arrival Test: Designing the First Sixty Seconds

Why every Karve space has to earn an exhale before it earns a review.

Coming soon
Hosting Playbook

What Owning Our Own Rentals Taught Us About Hosting

The unglamorous decisions that quietly drive five-star reviews.

Coming soon

Nothing matches that search — yet. Try another word, or browse all categories.