We now have two glamping locations in Austin and Houston that are among the top-performing single-bedroom cabins in Texas, boasting high revenue and occupancy rates.That’s why I wrote this guide.Inside the book, I break down:How to find land for glamping that’s actually profitableWhat glamping structures give the best ROI (domes vs. a-frames vs. containers… I’ve tried a lot)How to get through zoning, permits, and utilities without losing your mindHow to build an experience guests rave about — not just a tent in the woodsAnd how to scale from one cool rental to a brand people trustIf you’ve ever thought about doing a glamp site — or you already have one but want to increase revenue, automate more, or stop relying on Airbnb alone — this guide is for you.I’ll be hanging out in the comments here over the next couple of weeks before launch, so if you have any questions about glamping, Airbnb alternatives, land use, or just uniquely building STRs… drop them below.

Bottom line, if a guest is willing to break your house rules right from the start, get them out ASAP.

They may also utilize your space to create additional bedrooms.

Guests are more concerned with what's going on inside the home and in the back yard than the front. 

I booked a vacation on VRBO as a guest a few months ago.  

I always offer a monthly cleaning service to my tenants/guests on stays of 60 days or longer.  

Keeps me free & clear of it but still gives the option to guests.

Hello, my husband and I are interested in renting out a guest bedroom and bathroom on the side of our home.

There are tech tools that can handle specific tasks as well: Turno (cleaner mgmt), Avalara (taxes), Guesty, Hospitable (guest communications).

Using an average utility expense is futile because you don't know the age of the furnace, HVAC, hot water heater.