How to Create a Slow Stay: A More Meaningful Way to Start Your Airbnb, Farm Stay, or Cabin Rental
photo Ethan Abitz
The Heart Behind Hosting
There’s a reason so many people feel called to start an Airbnb, rent out a cabin, or turn a tiny home into a getaway spot.
Maybe you’ve been dreaming of sharing your land, a piece of family property, or a backyard studio. Maybe you’re looking for a sustainable income stream—one that connects you to others, your environment, and a slower pace of life.
But here’s the thing most “Airbnb masterclasses” and hosting classes don’t teach:
You’re not just listing a short term rental.
You’re offering an experience.
And the best, most memorable stays aren’t about fancy amenities or Instagrammable design.
They’re about how you make your guests feel.
What is a Slow Stay?
A Slow Stay is more than a vacation rental—it’s an intentional retreat that helps guests reset, reconnect, and remember who they are.
It’s the difference between a house and a haven.
It’s the smell of fresh flowers when they walk in.
The handwritten note waiting on the nightstand.
The way the curtains glow at golden hour.
Slow Stays invite presence. They invite peace.
And in a world that’s always rushing, that is rare—and incredibly valuable.
Why This Approach Matters (for You and Your Guests)
If you’re asking yourself how to start an Airbnb or rent out your property, you’ve probably seen a flood of content online: listings hacks, pricing strategies, automation tools.
Useful? Sure.
But what will set your space apart—especially if you’re building a rental in a rural area, planning a farm stay, or designing a cozy tiny house—is this:
Emotion. Intention. Story.
When you lead with the feeling you want your guests to have—not just the floor plan or booking calendar—you’ll create:
More returning guests
Better reviews
Higher rates and longer stays
A business that feels good to run
This is what I teach through my Slow Stay framework—and I’ve created a free email series to help you get started.
Thinking of Starting an Airbnb, Farm Stay, or Tiny House Rental?
Whether you're wondering how to start investing in Airbnb, how to rent out a vacation home, or simply how to create something that aligns with your values—this path is for you.
Your space doesn’t have to be big.
You don’t need a massive budget.
And you definitely don’t have to become a tech-savvy real estate mogul.
What you do need is a clear, values-aligned vision—and a guest experience that flows from that.
That’s exactly what I’ll help you uncover in the Slow Stay Starter Kit.
✨ What’s Inside the Slow Stay Starter Kit :
Once you sign up, you’ll receive a short, thoughtful 3-day email series that helps you:
Define the emotional core of your retreat vision
Choose materials and design details that elevate your space (without blowing your budget)
Design your guest journey—from arrival rituals to lasting impressions
This isn’t your typical Airbnb checklist or interior design guide.
It’s a mindset shift. A strategy reset. A more soulful way to begin.
👉 Click here to get the Slow Stay Starter Kit and start creating a space that feels like magic.
Ready to Start Hosting with Heart?
If you’ve been searching for a different way to build your short-term rental business—one that’s more thoughtful, more aligned, and more sustainable—this is your sign.
You don’t need to follow a cookie-cutter formula.
You just need to begin with intention.
✨ Get the Slow Stay Starter Kit now — and take the first step toward hosting something meaningful.
