How 3 Brothers Built a Profitable STR Business Using DEN Cabin Plans
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How Three Brothers Turned Raw Land into a Profitable Airbnb Investment Property Using DEN Outdoors Cabin Plans
What happens when three brothers—each with backgrounds in hospitality and consulting—team up to build not one, but three vacation rentals from scratch? You get a stunning cabin compound in Luray, Virginia, perched on a ridge in the Shenandoah Valley, complete with cedar hot tubs, saunas, and unforgettable views. And at the heart of their success? DEN Outdoors’ cabin plans.
In this interview, Joe, Elliot, and Oliver Portera walk us through how they transformed 10 acres of raw land into a modern prefab cabin retreat using DEN’s Modern Alpine Cabin plans. They share why they decided to build rather than buy, how DEN’s pre-engineered modern cabin plans streamlined their permitting and contractor process, and what it’s been like to host guests at their luxury short-term rental cabins.
Whether you're exploring Airbnb investment properties, thinking of building a weekend home, or just looking for real-life inspiration on how to bring your cabin dreams to life, this conversation covers it all—cost-saving tips, builder relationships, design modifications, and lessons learned from tackling wells, weather, and winter builds. If you’re considering DEN Outdoors as your partner in a modern cabin build, this story is a must-read.
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