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9D Developments - Incorporated in BC + Alberta
Ukee Cabin - Ucluelet Property - BC Rain Forest
Porters Cabin - Nova Scotia Property - Ocean Front
Deutscher Architecture Inc - Incorporated in BC
British Columbia
Ukee Cabin
Updated Design
Nova Scotia
Porters Cabin
Air DNA - Comparable Rates
Design
Tree Removal
- Daryl - Removal of trees in build area - remove an extra 40' :!:
Survey
- After tree removal :!:
Sanitary
- Meet on site to position santiary tank / field :!:
Water Well
- Meet on site to determine best location of well :!:
Aerial Photography
- Take new video after trees are removed
Tree Marking
- Tape off trees :!:
Drawings
- Design Drawings for costing
Contractor
- Meet on Site once drawings are complete
Costing
- Costing Spreadsheet for build
Finacial
Setup meeting with bank once drawings are completed
Excavation + Roads / Parking
- Colin :!:
The Best Time to Start is Now!
Experiental stays are the fastest growing sector in hospitality
The market for hig-design micro-hotels and boutique cabins is booming
The smartest way to start a hospitality brand in 2025 is to create small-scale, luxury focused, and highly curated experiences.
Where to Build for Maximum Profit
Travelers want immersive stays in scenic, remote, but accessible locations, ideally within driving distance of major cities. A good rule of thumb is to be within one to three hours of a major city but remote enough to feel like an escape.
Mountain retreats: Catskills, Colorado, Pacific Northwest
Desert escapes : Joshua Tree, Sedona, West Texas
Coastal Getaways : Oregon Coast, Maine, Outer Banks
Jungle + tropical settings: Tulum, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico
How to Finance a Small-Scale Hospitality Concept
Commerical Short Term Rental Loans
- Many banks now offer finacing for high performing, small scale hospitality ventures
Investor Syndicates
- Group of Investors are pooling funds to back boutique hospitality projects
Pre-Sales + Crowdfunding
- Selling stays before construction starts on platforms like Indiegogo is becoming a proven funding model
Why a Few Perfect Cabins Will Outperform a 100-Room Hotel
A boutique cabin in a great location can charge 600 to over 1000 per night
Small-scale stays often achieve 80-90% occupancy year -round
Lower costs mean higher margins. No massive staff, no front desk, no big infrastructure
Social media does the marketing for you when the desing is compelling
End Result - A high-end hospitality buisness with less risk and greater profitablity
The 3-Step Formula to Launch a profitable Boutique Stay
Start Small, But Design Big - Skip the generic airbnb look. Guests book for design and experience. Invest in high end aesthetics even with a small footprint. Maximize guest comfort with smart layouts, quality furnishing, and curated details.
Leverage pre-sales and partnerships - Sell nights before you build through crowdfunding or memberships. Parner with developers or investors looking to back niche hospitality brands. Offer limited, exclusive early stays to build hype and demand
