Cabin on a lake

Cabin Essentials: Creating a Cozy Retreat Your Guests Will Love

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When I think of a cabin, I think of a warm cozy rustic place, usually by some body of water. Great for fishing, swimming or paddling in a canoe. I also picture it as a very old structure. But new cabins, log homes and A-frames are built every day! So how do you bring that old cabin feeling to a …

From Dated to Dreamy: A 90’s Laundry Room Transformation

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I just love homes from this era. They are not so old that the electric, plumbing or foundations are outdated or failing. But they are old enough that they need cosmetic updates and possibly some space planning changes. This laundry is an excellent example. The layout was such a waste of space before. The washer and dryer were apartment sized …

Introducing Our New Online Course!

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Have you been thinking about renting your vacation home as a short term rental, but don’t know where to start?  Are you overwhelmed by all of the steps, steps that you don’t even know? Are you afraid of guests breaking or stealing things? You definitely aren’t alone! I know you are feeling overwhelmed and possibly scared. Frustrated because the only …

Whats Sets Your Airbnb Apart From Your Local Competition?

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As Airbnb becomes more popular, you have to set yourself apart.  In my local area of West Michigan, the lakes are the main draw.  A few years ago when we rented our own property it was located across the street from an inland lake, with access a public boat launch nearby and Lake Michigan just a mile or so away.  …

Why Should I Rent My Vacation Home?

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I had an interesting conversation with a colleague the other day. He has a family member with a house on a lake. He purchased it before the housing market exploded, so he got it for an affordable price. However shortly after purchasing, he was transferred out of state for work. He plans to retire in his lake house, but that …

Airbnb Design~ Brand Identity/Part 2; Coastal Style Bedroom

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As I said in my previous post, each room identity morphed into something a little different.  For the Great Lakes bedroom, it changed into things we do on the lake.  Boating, fishing, swimming, etc. So this bedroom has a coastal style which is an obvious choice in a lake house! I didn’t include anything that relates to ocean coastal.  Such …

6 Simple Changes to Update Your Kitchen without Renovation

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This Lake Michigan home was a bit too bright and overwhelming for it’s new homeowners.  We believe it was used as a short term rental, so the fun decor made sense.  But for a vacation home that will be used in all 4 seasons, we needed to take it from tropical coastal to Michigan coastal.  All we did is change …