This past weekend was our last chance to work on the rental cottage before our first guests arrive. We had another productive weekend. Here is a rundown of everything that we accomplished.
Projects
The largest project this past weekend was building a firepit area in the backyard. We had 10 yards of gravel delivered, so we used it to make a path to the firepit and make a seating area around the fire ring. A portion of the gravel was also used to freshen up the driveway and make a path along the house from the new deck.
We also got a load of firewood for fires. There is a spot cleared out in the backyard that was a perfect place to store wood.
Other odds and ends included hanging some pictures and décor, organizing and stocking the kitchen with cookware and utensils, adding a recliner chair to the living room, and giving the place a good cleaning.
We also secured a cleaning service to clean in-between guests. The last step will be to find a lawncare company and set up trash service. Calls have been made to both.
Bookings
As of this writing we have 9 bookings that total around $4000 in rents. I’m predicting an uptick in bookings as the weather breaks. Right now, we are listed on Airbnb but we may expand to other sites or list privately to help increase our exposure.
Wrapping Up
It’s been a lot of work, but this past weekend was our last chance to work on the rental cottage before guests arrive. We’re excited to go live with this property and see how our first season goes. My next update will be after we’ve had some guests, so I’ll be sharing what we’ve learned and what we can do better. Until next time.
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Based in the Pittsburgh, PA area, Brian holds full-time employment as a Warehouse Manager for an electronics firm. Brian enjoys wealth building, investing, gardening and the great outdoors. Brian holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Robert Morris University.
