Real Property.
Real Property.
Real Performance.
This property is a real example of what can happen when a short-term rental is intentionally designed to perform. Its success was not driven by location alone, but by strategic amenity loading—the thoughtful addition of features that make a home more competitive, more memorable, and more valuable to guests.
From the fifth-bedroom conversion to the hot tub, pool heater, pickleball court, basketball net, putting green, and garage home theater, every upgrade was made to increase booking appeal, strengthen the guest experience, and create a property that stands out in a crowded market. This is what happens when a home is set up not just to be listed, but to win.
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Strategic Amenity Loading
What makes this property such a strong example is that the performance was not driven by location. A major part of the success came from strategic amenity loading — the intentional addition of features that made the home more competitive, more memorable, and more valuable to guests.
These were not random upgrades. They were revenue decisions.
5th Bedroom Conversion
Increased guest capacity and appeal to larger groups.
Pool Heater & Hot Tub
Extended seasonal appeal and strengthened the outdoor experience.
Putting Green
Added leisure value for families and friend groups.
Pickleball Court
Entertainment upgrade that drives longer stays and repeat bookings.
Basketball Net
Low-cost amenity that rounds out the outdoor activity offering.
Home Theater
Garage conversion that became the standout feature guests remember, photograph, and book for.
Home Gym
Garage storage closet conversion that added a premium fitness amenity guests increasingly expect.
Sports Bar
A dedicated entertainment space that elevates the guest experience and encourages group gatherings.
Performance Snapshot
$175,500
Total Revenue Collected
$143,000
Rental Revenue
$4,500
Pool Heat Income
$28,000
Cleaning Fee Income
275
Nights Booked
75.34%
Occupancy Rate
$638
Average Nightly Rate
180+
5-Star Reviews
Operating Expenses
Property Taxes($5,200)
Insurance($5,000)
Utilities($21,600)
Landscaping / Pool($7,000)
Maintenance($5,000)
Management($28,600)
Cleaning Fee Pass-Through($28,000)
Total Operating Expenses($100,400)
Net Operating Income
$75,100
Net Operating Income shown before debt service. Cleaning fees are displayed as pass-through revenue and matching pass-through expense for clarity.
The Investment
Purchase Price
$880,000
Furnishings, Amenities, Upgrades + 5th Bedroom Conversion
$160,000
This property was not left to compete on location alone. It was intentionally improved to perform. That is the difference between a property that simply exists in a good market and a property that is positioned to win the click, justify a higher nightly rate, and deliver a better guest experience.
Why Amenity Loading Matters
In today's STR market, guests are not just booking bedrooms. They are booking an experience.
The right amenities can materially impact how often a home gets booked, how much guests are willing to pay, and how memorable the stay feels once they arrive. That is why we look at every improvement through one lens: will this increase revenue?
Not every dollar spent adds value. But the right dollars absolutely can.
At The Cohost Co., we help owners identify which upgrades are actually worth making — the ones that improve booking appeal, support stronger rates, and create a more competitive, more profitable property.
Want to see what your property could do with the right setup?
We can build a custom revenue projection based on your market, your home, and the amenities most likely to move the needle.
