Cabin Culture

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...

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...

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 ch...

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 on...

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 c...

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...

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 realt...

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, a...

Annnnnnd we're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Candice, owner and host behind the Boho Aframe out in California. While last week's episode (Season 2: Episode 19) isn't a prerequisite for this one, it will lay a lot of the foundational groundwork, as this time we just dive right in to more host talk. Thanks for joining us! IG: @boho_aframe @cozyrockcabin Boho AFrame Direct...

On this episode we’re talking to Candice, owner and host of the Boho AFrame in California. While I thought we’d dive into west coast cabin culture, we actually spent almost all of our time talking hosting. I’ve learned over the years that it’s hard to find friends who can related to the weird, urgent, joyful and sometimes stressful life of being an AirBNB host, so Candice and I loved diving into a...

On this episode we’re talking to Will Jones, author of 'Cabin: How to Build a Retreat in the Wilderness and Learn to Live with Nature'. I love this opportunity to go a bit deeper with someone who spent over two years living in the world of cabins (not literally, but figuratively). The book he produced is an artistic mix of history and culture with how-to advice and guidance for anyone lo...

On this episode we’re talking Melissa, the florist and creative mastermind behind the Tanglebloom Cabin in Brookline Vermont. Melissa originally bought the land as a flower farm, and after growing that business to include weddings and a CSA, she added the Tanglebloom Cabin. Originally built by her husband, in just a couple weeks, for the two of them, launching it on AirBNB turned into an additiona...

On this episode we’re talking Lydia & Jarrod Lucca, along with their two daughters Hattie & Alieda. You may remember the ending of our last interview with Pete Long (cabin designer, and the designer behind Cozy Rock) where I asked him ‘What would you like to see more of in the world of cabins and cabin culture?’ His response was more people like Lydia and Jarrod, a couple out of Minnesota...

On this episode I’m talking with Sara, half of the duo running the incredible Echo Lake Resort, right outside Lumby British Columbia. The resort has existed for 80 years, and Sara and John bought the business back in 2022. What I find fascinating about this conversation, is that learning about the systems and strategies of what is essentially a large scale STR business, there’s a lot to be learned...

We're BACK with Pete Long, one of our favorite past guests and friends, and also the designer of Cozy Rock Cabin. While Episode 1 isn't required to enjoy this one, it is one of my favorites so always worth giving it a listen if you missed it the first time.  You can listen to it here , or watch it here .  As for this episode, it's a bit... different than our usual conversations. Dur...

Meredith Ewenson is a nature advocate, group travel planner, content creator and a whole lot more. She’s been in the marketing/PR/Social media space for 15 years, as well as a yoga and meditation teacher for 10 years. She works daily to share the benefits of getting outdoors and practicing mindfulness in nature, and on this episode of the podcast we talk about all of this. Basically, we have an en...

On this episode we’re talking with Courtney + Patrick, owners and hosts at the Maine Lake Haus and the Maine A Frame. Courtney + Patrick first started their journey on AirBNB almost by accident, and now are killing at all three of their properties in Bethel, Maine. They have experience in renovating down to the foundation, as well as building from the ground up, so on today’s episodes are going to...

Todays episode is a great one for anyone considering building there own DIY A-frames  or cabins. Rob from ADK Aframe joins Janice this week for a recap of all the ins and outs  of his kit build. It was a massive undertaking as someone who had, up until that point, only really done some light home remodeling but with a solid support team from the kit company and a friend name Paul at a local lumber...

In this week's episode, we are delighted to have Sarah Reid as our guest. She takes us on a captivating journey, starting from a quaint East coast bookstore cafe, venturing to San Francisco, and eventually returning to her family's picturesque A-frame in Deering, New Hampshire. Sarah's career trajectory began in the non-profit and social justice sectors before she stumbled upon her...

Whitney and her husband bought and renovated an AFrame in Bailey, Colorado during the Pandemic. In this episode of the podcast we talk about all the details from how they found it, total budget for renovations, her philosophy for hosting and truly creating experiences for their guests, and a whole lot more! IG: @frontrangeaframe Book the A Frame on AirBNB! Our AirBNB listings: https://airbnb.com/h...

I think we have a new first on the pod. We've had a few Cabin Culture guests on that have experienced Janice's Cozy Rock Cabin in person, but I don't think either of us have had the opportunity to visit any of the guests cabins, until now. Janice spent the weekend on an excursion to nearby Asheville North Carolina for a new tattoo and was able to enjoy the weekend at Little Mountain...

Some of you,  like myself, may have been out back with an axe splittinng some fresh wood for the fire some night, nail a log dead center and think to yourselves. Yup! pretty much a real life lumber jack. Well, you're not, and neither am I. But todays guest Cassidy is an actual competing professional lumberjack with the awards to prove it. He is also the face behind Hayward_Haus in Hayward Wis...

A night under the stars next to a crackling fire with Janice (occasionally Sean) and her twin Cheryl on how Cozy Camp Sebec came to be. Different personalities shaped their ideas of what financially planning for the future looked like until an opportunity presented itself at the lake they grew up spending time at. Outlining some boundaries for the four people involved helped align the team on role...

Todays episode we take a quick break from cabin owners and hosts to focus on some important topics that keep popping up, like direct booking. This episode comes at a perfect time for us at Chal-A as we close in on 1 full year since we opened our doors and prior guests have started to reach out about booking another stay in the upcoming seasons. Janice asks all the important questions and Jared giv...

Ever wonder what a monopoly house game piece might look like as a cabin in the woods, well that was the initial inspiration behind the design of Jami's Carpenter Cabin in Hocking Hills Ohio. Set on a secluded 32 acre lot she envisioned a place where her kids, grand kids, family and friends could  spend time and create memories with plenty of space to reset and explore. Along with the Carpente...