08/25/2026
We’re always very hands-on hosts and visit our property frequently to check on things or even stay overnight with our family. However, the in the past month it’s felt like we’ve been spending extra time giving our cabin some TLC! Here’s what we’ve been up to:
- HVAC repairs! We did eventually call in some experts on this, but not before we tried every possible DIY fix. Thankfully, we have this issue repaired and back up and running normally.
- Short term rental inspection- our local county has implemented some new regulations on Vacation cabins and we needed to add some extras before our inspection. This included larger fire extinguishers and a fire escape plan as well as an updated list of “house rules” which led to us updating our entire guest information book. This was something we had been wanting to update anyway, so it gave us some extra motivation to get that done! Thankfully, since the cabin was only built 3 years ago, everything else on the inspection list was in great shape and our a-frame passed with flying colors!
-Guest gift! - We are always thinking of ways we could improve the guest experience and give our guests a truly 5-star experience. We’ve been wanting to design a mug as a gift for each guest for a while now and they finally came in. We are so excited to start giving these to guests with a handwritten note.
- Lumber removal- When we finished building the A-frame, it seemed like a crime to dispose of so much leftover (expensive) lumber that we had already paid for. We kept it stored below the cabin for years, but finally decided it needed to go. Zach was able to pass it along to a local friend who is doing some renovations on their home, rather than wasting it. So that felt like a huge win, and we are now able to easily access the area underneath our cabin.
If you are a guest, are you surprised we spend so much time on our property? If you are a host, does this line up with your experience?