In this episode of The Hideaways Show Behind the Curtain, hosts Jordan Holmes and Mike Sebastian explore their adventures in the short-term rental market, focusing on how unique amenities can dramatically transform guest experiences and boost revenue.

They discuss the impact of installing a hot tub at their properties, leading to eye-popping increases in direct bookings and revenue, largely driven by successful social media promotion.

The episode also features a deep dive into two fascinating Airbnb listings—a remote fire tower in Idaho and a luxury lakeside house with a 75-foot water slide—analyzing their appeal from both a guest's and a host's perspective.

Alongside engaging banter, they share insights on operational challenges, including logistics and liability concerns, making it both an informative and captivating listen for anyone interested in the short-term rental industry.

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About the show:

Join us every week for The Hideaways Show! We're the team behind The Hideaways, a collection of unique vacation rentals across the U.S. Our goal is to share our journey with you, from the challenges we've overcome to the lessons we've learned. Tune in to learn and grow with us!

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More ways to connect with Jordan Holmes:

• Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/jkholmes_rei⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jkholmes-rei/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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