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.

Instagram
@meenalodge
@cozyrockcabin
@cozycabinboone
@cozycampsebec

AirBNB Listings
Meena Lodge: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/286407https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1035503841587573149?source_impression_id=p3_1708626227_g1ID7dgFTDw4qloj
Cozy Rock Cabin: https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
Cozy Cabin Boone: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
Cozy Camp Sebec: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

The Meena Lodge Website: https://thevermontaframe.com/https://www.meenalodge.com/
Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com

The Vermont Aframe Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bs2Yc4VoXCXdAKH0TFQet?si=efmcnsNcQLO4TZSo2VNUBA&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:  https://www.staycozycabin.com


YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

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 Seth and Aaron are here to help us navigate it, and understand all the nuances of working together so that everyone wins. Plus, they’ve got some great tips for cabin owners when it comes to visuals and marketing, so join us for today’s conversation! Let’s do it :)

Instagram
@thephotographermindset
@sethmacey
@mantis_photography
@cozyrockcabin
@cozycabinboone
@cozycampsebec

AirBNB Listings
Cozy Rock Cabin: https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
Cozy Cabin Boone: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
Cozy Camp Sebec: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

Website
The Photographer Mindset Website: https://thevermontaframe.com/https://thephotographermindset.com/
Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:  https://www.staycozycabin.com


YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

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 during their hosting journey. Thanks for joining us, and let’s dive in!
 
Instagram
@thevermontaframe
@cozyrockcabin
@cozycabinboone
@cozycampsebec

AirBNB Listings
Vermont Aframe: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/28640740
Direct Booking: https://thevermontaframe.com/book-direct
Cozy Rock Cabin: https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
Cozy Cabin Boone: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
Cozy Camp Sebec: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

The Vermont Aframe Website: https://thevermontaframe.com/
Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com

The Vermont Aframe Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bs2Yc4VoXCXdAKH0TFQet?si=efmcnsNcQLO4TZSo2VNUBA&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:  https://www.staycozycabin.com


YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

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 your own cabin. Thanks for joining us, and let’s get to it!
 
Instagram
@north_cascades_haven
@cozyrockcabin
@cozycabinboone
@cozycampsebec

AirBNB Listings
North Cascades Haven: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/878572896139220483?source_impression_id=p3_1708359196_v%2FZ434iW8V2OTbLd
Cozy Rock Cabin: https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
Cozy Cabin Boone: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
Cozy Camp Sebec: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:  https://www.staycozycabin.com


YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

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! 
 
Instagram
@haute_haus_co
@cozyrockcabin
@cozycabinboone
@cozycampsebec

AirBNB Listings
Haute Haus Luxury AFrame: https://hautehausalma.bookeddirectly.com/g/alma/haute-haus-luxury-a-frame%252C-alma/d9e894
Skiiers Right Lodge: https://hautehausalma.bookeddirectly.com/g/alma/skiers-right-lodge-in-alma/2f9fc7
Cozy Rock Cabin: https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
Cozy Cabin Boone: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
Cozy Camp Sebec: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

Haute Haus Website: https://www.hautehausalma.com/hautehaus
Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:  https://www.staycozycabin.com


YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

On this episode we're talking to Cristina & Liz, owners and hosts behind Camp Tall Pines in Shapleigh, Maine. With a background in real estate (and running a boutique eco-friendly hotel long before AirBNB made short term rentals popular), and a love for Maine, these two are the perfect ones to share their experiences on the podcast. Even if their 'cabin' is technically an old one-room schoolhouse. But it has a wood stove, is surrounded by forest, and located in the most cabin friendly state in the United States (according to me), so I absolutely loved this conversation and think you will too :)

Instagram
@camptallpines
@cozyrockcabin
@cozycabinboone
@cozycampsebec

AirBNB Listings
Camp Tall Pines: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/931077859736266036
Cozy Rock Cabin: https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
Cozy Cabin Boone: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
Cozy Camp Sebec: https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:  https://www.staycozycabin.com


YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

On this episode we're talking to Addie Wales, owner and host behind Ely Cabin Collective. It all started with their original log cabin, The Ely Log Cabin, but after finding quick success on AirBNB they began their second and third builds of slightly different spaces. Most notably, the original log cabin is completely off grid, presenting a variety of challenges, and opportunities, as a host creating experiences for their guests. Today we're gonna talk about how it started, how it grew, and a whole bunch of build and hosting tips along the way.

Instagram:
@elylogcabin
@elycabincollective
@cozyrockcabin

AirBNB listings:
Ely Log Cabin
Aurora Modern Cabin
Cozy Rock Cabin
Cozy Cabin Boone
Cozy Camp Sebec


Ely Cabin Collective Website:
Cozy Rock Website

Book a Cabin Consultation Here


YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

If you've been listening to the podcast for awhile, you likely know I've been doing Cabin Consultations for almost two years now, meeting one-on-one with cabin owners, dreamers and those in the middle of the building process to offer insight and guidance from someone who's been there (a couple times). SO, this holiday season we thought we'd give one away for free, in return for recording it live for the podcast and sharing it with all of you! On this episode we talk about two big areas of cabin ownership: organization systems and marketing. We dig into a bunch of details within each of these two categories to help a new A-Frame owner get started successfully. While focused on her needs, I think these two topics will help any STR owner along their journey 👍🏻

IG:
@littleblackaframemontana
@cozyrockcabin

AirBNB listings:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/976321918632954816
https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com 

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:
https://www.staycozycabin.com/book-a-...

YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

On our last podcast episode we chatted with Mandy Wheeler, owner of U&R Real Estate based in Portland, Maine.  We spent our time on that episode talking all things real estate, in a way that would be helpful for those thinking about purchasing (or building) their first cabin. But on THIS episode we're diving into Mandy's history as a real estate investor. While she started as a realtor, it wasn't long before she started investing her own money into properties, amassing a collection of 8 by the time she was 40. Not your typical real estate investor, Mandy shares with us how she accidentally ended up where she is now, and how this impacts her financial future.

IG:
@realtormandylou
@thegoldenheartestate
@theswanvictorian
@cozyrockcabin


U&R Real Estate Website: https://www.uandrrealestate.com/
Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com 

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:
https://www.staycozycabin.com/book-a-...

AirBNB listings:
https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio

You can't buy or build a cabin without a realtor*, so on today's episode we're getting all the details from my personal favorite realtor Mandy Wheeler. I met Mandy when buying land for Cozy Rock, and she guided us flawlessly through the process of looking for land, inspecting land, and eventually building on that land. So today she's here to answer all your realtor questions, and give you all the Realtor 101 insight and advice you can use to pursue your cabin dreams!

*Okay, technically you can, but we wouldn't recommend it.

IG:
@realtormandylou
@thegoldenheartestate
@theswanvictorian
@cozyrockcabin


U&R Real Estate Website: https://www.uandrrealestate.com/
Cozy Rock Website: https://www.staycozycabin.com 

Book a Cabin Consultation Here:
https://www.staycozycabin.com/book-a-...

AirBNB listings:
https://airbnb.com/h/cozyrockcabin
https://airbnb.com/h/cozycabinboone
https://airbnb.com/h/cozycampsebec

YouTube Channel:   
/ @cozyrockcabin1664

Keywords: AirBNB, AirBNB host, AirBNB super host, short term rental, vacation rental, VRBO, VRBO host, STR, real estate, realtor, real estate investing, real estate portfolio