This week’s expert guest is Kristie Wolfe, creative off-grid builder and short-term rental superstar. With her one-of-a-kind projects, her focus is on creating unforgettable guest experiences, not just accommodations.
Kristie is not only the builder in her business, she is also the designer, and she crafts some of Airbnb's most sought-after wishlist stays. She has several tree houses, a hobbit hole, a cocoon cottage, a shipwreck, and even a potato hotel – properties which have earned thousands of five-star reviews as the main attraction to niche travelers from all over the world.
Our chat with Kristie is one of the most entertaining and educational we’ve ever had!
We get all the juicy details about her first treehouse build in the Hawaiian jungle, that time she bought a shipwreck on Craigslist, touring the country to promote Idaho Potatoes, and so many other memorable and meaningful stories from across her accomplished career.
The creative nuggets in this one are uber inspiring – packed with a zest for life and artistic expression that you’ll hear in Kristie’s voice. But she doesn’t stop there! About halfway through this one, she drops the mic with several solid gold operational tidbits that will change how you think about running your short-term rental business.
For years, we’ve had Kristie Wolfe atop our list of dream podcast guests – and, dear listeners, she delivered in a major way. We’re so thankful for her spending her valuable time with us today and look forward to following along with her latest treehouse museum project.
(00:01:27) #STRShareSunday: @ae.premiumrentals
(00:03:35) Introducing: Creative Builder, Kristie Wolfe
(00:12:35) Building a Short-Term Rental in the Jungle
(00:19:32) Kristie Wolfe’s Eclectic Portfolio of Rental Properties
(00:26:54) Pro Tips on Juggling Hosting While Completing Builds
(00:41:45) One-of-a-Kind Listings: Cocoon Cottage & Shipwreck House
(00:50:47) Kristie’s Advice for STR Hosts & Aspiring Builders
Resources:
• #STRShareSunday: @ae.premiumrentals
• Instagram: @kristiemaewolfe
• Website: kristiewolfe.com
• LinkTree: linktr.ee/kristiemaewolfe
• Airbnb Essentials Checklist: hostchecklist.com
• Video: How to Design Your First Airbnb - Essentials
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