A real renovation story, from finding the right property to creating a vacation rental people actually want to stay in.
I've always loved a house with potential. The kind of place where most people see dated finishes, questionable design choices, and a long list of projects, and I immediately start imagining what it could become.
And this house had plenty of opportunities.
Beige walls, gray carpet, honey oak kitchen cabinets, dated flooring. Nothing particularly exciting. But beneath it all was a house with natural light, an open living space, and the potential to become something completely different.
I wasn't interested in creating another generic vacation rental with matching furniture sets and a couple of mountain prints from HomeGoods.
I wanted to create a place that felt like an experience. Somewhere with personality, thoughtful design, comfortable spaces, and amenities that make people choose one property over another.
I wanted to create a place that felt like an experience. Somewhere with personality, thoughtful design, comfortable spaces, and the kind of amenities that make people choose one property over another.
This is the story of how I approached the renovation, the decisions that made the biggest difference, and what I learned about turning a house into an Airbnb along the way.
Seeing the Potential
The first thing I look at when evaluating a property isn't necessarily what it looks like today.
I'm looking at the layout, natural light, how the rooms connect, what can be changed, and where the money will make the biggest difference.
Because sometimes a house doesn't need to be completely reinvented. It just needs someone to see what it could be.
And that's where the fun starts.
