Learn how Katie and Zach built one of the most sought-after and distinctive Airbnb properties in the US with ÖÖD.
Katie and Zach, a couple from Vermont, first encountered ÖÖD House several years before they embarked on their journey, when Katie saw on Instagram ÖÖD mirror house in Iceland which amazed them with its minimalist design that can blend in anywhere. The idea to venture into the rental business began to take shape during the COVID-19 pandemic when they had a lot of free time and were looking for a project to generate passive income to work remotely and travel.
The turning point was when they stumbled upon a piece of land for sale on the slopes of Green Mountain. From the hillside opened a breathtaking view overlooking the Sugarbush mountains and Blueberry Lake. Kathie and Zach envisioned how the mountains and sunsets would reflect off the ÖÖD Mirror House’s mirrored wall, and they imagined the breathtaking views one could enjoy right from the bed. This location proved to be the perfect setting for a short-term rental business.
The land presented a natural challenge due to its steep incline, making it difficult to construct traditional cabins or install modular homes. However, ÖÖD Signature Mirror House, designed to be adaptable to various terrains and climates, provided the right solution to this obstacle. ÖÖD shipped the mirror house to Vermont from Estonia by a container ship, during the way there occurred supply chain bottlenecks that were caused due to the COVID-19 crisis but eventually it got delivered to the site in Vermont.
Photo: Kathie & Zach (Instagram: @vtglasshouse)
As of July 2024, the ÖÖD Mirror House in Vermont appears as the top result in searches on Airbnb. It holds a “superhost” status and boasts an impressive average rating of 4.99 stars. Kathie shared her thoughts, saying, “People have responded very positively to it; we’ve had a great experience since we started renting it out.” Meanwhile, Zach commented, “I am particularly pleased with how well the house fits in with the nature around, the house seems to just sit right in the nature in a very pleasing way.” Joey, who visited in August commented “The house was amazing, great views, peaceful and quiet, perfect getaway!” Yanahi celebrated her honeymoon in June and remarked “We had a wonderful time! We celebrate our little honeymoon privately with a beautiful view every day!”
The ÖÖD Signature Mirror House in Vermont has:
– Starting nightly rates of $420
– A minimum stay of 2 nights
– Nearly fully booked until November 2024 from July
– A 94% occupancy rate
– Remarkable monthly revenue of approximately $12,400
ÖÖD is actively expanding in the North American market. They manufacture their mirror houses in a factory located in the state of Texas and subsequently distribute these mirror houses to 48 US states, Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean Islands and South America.
ÖÖD is readily accepting orders from customers who wish to embark on their own rental business journey and additional income. ÖÖD mirror houses provide an excellent opportunity to enhance any property or diversify the income sources of a hospitality business.
Learn more about ÖÖD houses: https://oodhouse.com/