Couple bought 5 acres for $27,000; three cabins later made over $2.1 million
Chris Broomfield transformed five acres into a thriving hospitality business. His first A-frame cabin generated significant revenue after its 2018 listing. Subsequent unique cabins, like a treehouse, also achieved substantial financial success. Broomfield's ventures have now earned over $2.1 million in total revenue. He continues to expand his cabin empire for his family's future.
When Chris Broomfield, a 51-year-old carpenter from Connecticut, and his wife purchased 5 acres of land in upstate New York for $27,000 in 2015, their intention was to build cabins that could generate income for their children. Over eight years, this idea evolved into a successful hospitality business, bringing in over $2.1 million in revenue. Chris, who had a background in carpentry, aimed to use the property as a way to transfer his knowledge and skill to his children.
The journey began with an A-frame cabin, which Chris built almost entirely by himself over three years. The cabin, listed on Airbnb for $60 a night, became his flagship property. The addition of a motorized king bed that could be opened up to the sky and a full kitchen, fireplace, and decks made it a popular choice among guests. Demand for the A-frame cabin surged, and by 2024, it was earning $119,337 annually, with projections reaching $143,500 by 2025.
Following the success of the A-frame, Chris moved on to building a treehouse cabin. He hired a team to construct the structure in 2019, which sat 14 feet up in a tree and offered stunning views of a waterfall. Guests needed to cross a suspension bridge to reach the cabin. The unique location and amenities, including two bedrooms, a private pond with a dock, and a covered porch, made it a popular choice for families.
By 2024, the treehouse cabin generated $151,966 in revenue and was ranked in Airbnb's top 10% by ratings and reviews.
Chris continued to build more cabins, including a Birch Falls Spa Cabin, an 18-foot indoor waterfall, massage bed, and soaker jet tub. The $160,000 structure was completed in 2021 and earned $120,227 in 2024, with annual expenses of $8,000 for payroll and staff costs, $18,000 in property taxes, and $700 for utilities. Despite these costs, Chris now pulls in roughly $400,000 a year from the cabins, bringing his total earnings since 2018 to $2.1 million.
Plans are still in motion for additional cabins, including a Tiny house and a 2-story container cabin. Chris believes that his family will eventually benefit from this venture, as his children will be a part of the business he has built. His day-to-day now involves managing his team, designing new cabins, and developing future plans for the Evergreen Cabins. Chris says that keeping busy and building something meaningful is important for him, especially as he retires.
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