Episode 272 - Mark & Melissa┃Investment Insights From Successful Glamping Hosts

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7 In this episode of the Vacation Rental Revolution Podcast, host Shawn Moore interviews Mark and Melissa Crawford, successful short-term rental investors from Des Moines, Iowa. They share their journey into glamping, discussing the backstory of their investment, the setup costs, operational challenges, and the unique guest experiences they create. They also provide insights into the dynamics of managing a property close to home and the benefits of being in the experience business rather than just the property business. STAY AT THEIR PROPERTY: https://taketenrentals.com/saylor-creek-hideaway-orp5b57941x FOLLOW US: https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoore https://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedom https://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmoore GET YOUR FREE BOOK & TRAINING HERE: https://vodyssey.com Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:30 The Backstory of Glamping Ventures 00:04:43 Investment Insights and Setup Costs 00:08:42 Operational Challenges and Seasonal Considerations 00:12:31 Creating Unique Guest Experiences 00:16:01 Proximity and Management Dynamics 00:19:12 Future Expansion and Opportunities 00:24:34 Advice for Aspiring Glamping Hosts