
Cabin Culture
Janice, cabin owner and AirBNB Superhost for 9+ years, speaks with cabin lovers, dwellers, builders, designers, and creators in the cabin community to find out what drives their passion for adventure, escape and sense of place.
Episodes
102 episodes
Intentional Hospitality at 8,000 Feet | Rocky & Gianni Donati, The Forgotten Cabins
Today we're joined by an amazing couple who embody what it means to create intentional spaces in the mountains of Utah. With over 11 years of hosting experience, they've transformed a treehouse and a 1970s hand-built cabin into magical retreats...
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From Classroom to Cabin | Laura Tarlo, Juniper Hill Cabin
Today we're welcoming Laura, a high school principal and passionate cabin owner in the Adirondack Mountains, who brings a uniquely educational perspective to the cabin ownership experience. From her beginnings as a home design blogger to managi...
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The Real Estate Perspective | Kendra, Almanor A-Frame
Today we're welcoming Kendra, a real estate agent and A-frame cabin owner in Lake Almanor, California, who brings a uniquely practical perspective to the world of cabin ownership. From her family's deep roots in real estate investment to managi...
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Embracing Seasonality | Lynn Makela, Fresh Coast Cabins
Today we're welcoming Lynn from Fresh Coast Cabins, whose journey from digital marketing executive to cabin entrepreneur offers a refreshing perspective on placemaking in the wilderness of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. From renovating a single...
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Entrepreneurial Instincts | Andy Whitcomb, Canyon Creek Cabins
Today we're welcoming Andy Whitcomb, whose journey from furniture designer to cabin creator offers fresh insights into crafting immersive experiences that reconnect guests with nature. From his early days learning Airbnb hosting in a six-bedroo...
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Beyond Blueprints | Nat Farber, The Mountain Lookout
Today we're welcoming Nat Farber, whose journey from NASA's Europa Clipper mission to mountain cabin builder offers a refreshing perspective on the art of slow building. From finding burned land after the Four Mile Canyon Fire to spending ten y...
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Creating Your Own Path | Zoey Berghoff
Today we're welcoming Zoe Berghoff, whose journey from glamping property owner to mentor and real estate developer offers a refreshing perspective on creating unique stays that align with your lifestyle. From transforming abandoned log cabins t...
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Capturing Cabin Magic | Nicole, The Cabin Hunter
Today we're welcoming Nicole, known online as The Cabin Hunter, whose journey from wedding photographer to cabin specialist offers unique insights into the art of capturing and marketing vacation properties. From photographing over 100 unique p...
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Systems & Soul | Carrie Drier, Roost North Rentals
Today we're welcoming Carrie from Roost North Rentals, whose journey from a self-described "failed stay-at-home mom" to the owner of nine successful vacation rentals in Traverse City, Michigan, offers a masterclass in thoughtful growth and syst...
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Rest, Connection & Exploration | Water Camp
Today we're chatting with Alison from Water Camp, whose collection of 1950s fishing cabins on Torch Lake, Michigan, beautifully balances modern comfort with vintage charm. From her thoughtful perspective on embracing imperfection to her three c...
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Modern Nostalgia | Kelsey & Chris, Still Resorts
Today we're welcoming Kelsey and Chris Still of Still Resorts, whose journey from a 95' Georgie Boy Swinger RV to creating two distinct cabin properties in Minnesota is a masterclass in perseverance and creative vision. From their innovative us...
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Adventures in Global Hosting | Ashley & Kyle, On Cabin Time
Today we're welcoming Ashley from On Cabin Time, who joins us from Porto, Portugal, where she and her husband Kyle are redefining what it means to live adventurously while hosting remotely. From their first nine-month backpacking journey throug...
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The Power of Persistence | Jennifer Lund, Pepin Forest Tree House
On today's episode features a conversation that reminds us how some of the most inspiring success stories emerge from our greatest challenges. Meet Jennifer, the creative force behind Wisconsin's stunning Pepin Forest Tree House. What began as ...
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The Host Whisperer | Simone Strand, Agua Norte
Today we're welcoming Simone, co-owner of three stunning rentals in northern Minnesota and founder of She Hosts consulting. From building her first cabin as a screen porch that evolved into something more, to now helping other hosts navigate th...
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Small Decisions, Big Impact | Spenser Kernea & Janice Smith
Today we're diving into a conversation inspired by Will Guidara's "Unreasonable Hospitality" with Spenser from Fall Branch Falls. On this episode we explore the difference between service and true hospitality, we'll examine what it means to mak...
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From StayWatch To Journey | Zach Busekrus
Today we're welcoming Zach, founder of the Behind the Stays podcast and former CEO of Stay Watch, who's here to share some exciting news about the future of boutique hospitality. From his journey documenting unique stays across the country to h...
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Healing in the Heartland | Bri & Dave, Sweetbriar Ridge
Today's episode is a powerful testament to perseverance and purpose. We're joined by Bri and Dave, the creators of Sweetbriar Ridge in Minnesota, where three geodesic domes offer more than just a unique stay - they provide a sanctuary for heali...
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The Art of the Pivot | Jessica Anderson, Retreat North Nature Cabins
Today we're welcoming a self-proclaimed "grandma millennial" who's revolutionizing the retreat space in northern Michigan. From her first floating house project to her current ambitious ridge-top development, she brings a refreshing perspective...
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Where the Tent Meets Luxury | Camp Hudson Pines
Today we're inviting you into a conversation with Camille, the owner of Camp Hudson Pines in the Adirondacks - a unique property that bridges traditional camping culture with modern cabin experiences. From seasonal RV sites to renovated riversi...
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The Two Ferry Dream: Building a Boutique Cabin Experience | Norra Hem
Today we're welcoming the co-owner of Norra Hem, a stunning cliffside cabin on Hornby Island, one of British Columbia's enchanting Gulf Islands. What started as a six-month renovation project turned into a two-year labor of love, transforming a...
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Contentment: Could or Should? | Melissa, Eman & Janice
This episode of the podcast is a bit different, and it's the first time we're doing a thematic episode. Rather than interviewing a cabin host and diving into their story and experience, I have TWO cabin hosts with me (one is a repeat guest, Mel...
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Sustainable Comfort | Mike Girard, Kingfield Chalet
On this episode we’re sitting down with Mike Girard, co-owner of the Kingfield Chalet near Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. Mike will take us through the journey of discovering and purchasing their dream cabin, how they’ve made it both a family get...
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Hosting in a Hurricane | Jandy, Spenser & Janice
Today we’re sharing something a bit different… Spenser and I had planned a podcast on Friday to talk about hospitality, and as the time neared it became clear we couldn’t just progress as usual with all that’s happening down here in North Carol...
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