When we purchased the property, it had previously been used as a dependent unit and was in need of significant renovation—it had a strong odor, likely from cats, and required a complete overhaul. Our initial plan was to use the house as a place for visiting family from the Netherlands. However, since it would often sit vacant for long periods—sometimes over a year—we considered offering it as a short-term rental in the meantime.
We started by painting the entire house, replacing the flooring in the living area, and closing off one of the bedrooms. We furnished it using a mix of our old pieces along with some new additions, and listed it on Airbnb. After the first year, we decided to replace the carpet in the two bedrooms to further improve the space.
In 2023 we added the third bedroom, in 2025 we renovated the bathroom and in 2026 a new kitchen. An ensuite in the third bedroom is part of our future plans.
