Cabin Culture

On this episode we’re talking to Misty Kincaid of Water’s Edge at Stanley Creek. She shares about their journey with their cabin in Blue Ridge Georgia, including how they bought it while living in Alaska, using a rental management company (and the many requirements they have to even get listed), hosting remotely, and different ways to market. Plus she shares three tips for the mindset, knowledge and skills you need to grow on Instagram. Let’s do it!
 
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On this episode we’re talking to Janel Gallucci, owner and host behind The Tahoe House. If you’re a numbers person, or an entrepreneur, this episode is for you. Janel’s background in startups, scaling and sales leads to a WHOLE LOT of insight on how she grew her cabin’s revenue from $25k in year one, to $130k this past year and still growing. She shares how they did this, and lots of insight for how you can make this happen at your place. SPOILER… a lot of it comes down to hospitality, communication, and genuinely caring about your...

In this heartwarming episode of Cabin Culture, we delve into the inspiring journey of Cassouki, the creator of the Conscious Cabin nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. From a childhood spent in nature to a fast-paced career in Boston, Cassouki shares how a series of life-altering events led her back to the tranquility of the woods. Discover how the Conscious Cabin became a sanctuary for healing, creativity, and community, and how Kazuki's vision extends beyond just a retreat space, aiming to nurture and empower others through connection with nature and self. This is the second episode that...

*PART 2* These episodes are a bit different... we talked for so long it ended up as two episodes, and while Sam is the host at one of the most iconic spots in Maine we didn’t even talk about her space until Episode 2. Sam and Rob’s background is in operations at a large company that worked to help other businesses scale. So on today’s episode we’re talking about how all that experience led to the creation, and growth, or not only a luxury treehouse but also a Maine-based lifestyle brand. We talk about storytelling, loss, entrepreneurship and trad...

This episode is a different one. We talked for so long it ended up as two episodes, and while Sam is the host at one of the most iconic spots in Maine we didn’t even talk about her space until Episode 2. Sam and Rob’s background is in operations at a large company that worked to help other businesses scale. So on today’s episode we’re talking about how all that experience led to the creation, and growth, or not only a luxury treehouse but also a Maine-based lifestyle brand. We talk about storytelling, loss, entrepreneurship and trademar...

In this episode of Cabin Culture, join us as we chat with Kristie & Craig the creators of Meena Lodge, nestled in the scenic Pacific Northwest. Yes friends, we are actively making our way to more west coast cabins! So today we’ll chat about how their dream transformed into a blueprint and ultimately into a cozy retreat that matches simplicity with modern comforts. They’ll share with us their process from the initial land purchase through the ups and downs of a build, and how they ultimately created a space that's both photogenic and functional.

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This week on the podcast we’re talking to Seth & Aaron, photographers who specialize in wildlife, the outdoors, and cabins. Some of you may have heard the conversation we had last year over on their podcast, ‘The Photographer’s Mindset’, and today we’re chatting even more about all the things photographers have in common, and some of the things we don’t. In the days of Instagram as a tool for marketing cabin rentals, and sourcing design inspiration, paint colors, you name it, relationships with great photographers is crucial of cabin owners. But it can also be tricky. Thankfully S...

On this episode I’m talking to Jason & Monique from The Vermont Aframe. An original 1965 boho A-frame, this duo has been hosting on AirBNB since 2019, and are 20 time Superhosts. But what I love about today’s conversation is that it’s not just about the cabin, the design and the Instagram, it’s also about the EXPERIENCE. The things we can do as hosts that elevate the overall stay, the memories that are created while people are there, and not necessarily the things we do to grow online. I value their perspective on this, and how they’ve found success du...

On this episode I’m talking to Jasmin, the host behind North Cascades Haven in Marblemount, Washington. Jasmin renovated and launched the cabin only six months ago, and has already generated an astounding social media following of 120k on Instagram. Her background as a data scientist in the aerospace industry likely helped with this, and today we dive deeper into how she made this happen, and her tips for other hosts. Plus, she developed quite a knack for interior design throughout this process, and she shares with us a bunch of her insight and advice for designing or tweaking yo...

On this episode I’m talking to Yvonna and Darin, owners and hosts behind the Haute Haus Colorado. While I originally reached out to them to talk about their Colorado rentals, I had NO IDEA they had such a rich history with STR’s, starting on their own property, surviving hurricanes, and eventually turning those lemons into lemonade with their newest Aframe. On this episode we talk about all the challenges that come with this history including STR regulations, insurance claims, rebuilding and hosting from abroad. You won’t wanna miss this one! 
 
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