Amenities added to increase bookings/value to guests

[Chris Muller]

Hey

Looking for input from other members running their short term rental properties.

We are onto a new project where we have a small acreage that is nicely setup.

3 bed/2 bath house that can accommodate 8-10 guests

3 services rv pads that can come with newer trailers to accommodate upto anther 12 guests.

The property is close to the lake, golf, kids activities, town etc and have a Great Lake view.

Last year we added a large 1400 sq-ft deck to capitalize on the view and add a hot tub, 12x24 pool and lots of seating etc.

This year was a large fire pit area suitable for 12-16 people.

Next up are three choices and not sure what would give the most value (or do I do all 3)

1. The kitchen is older (mid 90’s) melamine/oak cabinets.

We would do modern shakers with butcher block counters. Put in a new 36” gas range and a double wall over/microwave to accommodate larger group cooking (it’s a large galley kitchen)

2. The unfinished basement turned into a games room

Would put rubber flooring down and add some gym equipment and activities like fooseball, pool, arcade, poker table with some cool movie and memorabilia decorations - pseudo man-cave for all ages

3. Removing a large old tree beside the deck and pool to add a 6-8 person barrel sauna (electric) and a deck structure with 2 cold plunge pools, faucet, all nicely landscaped and setup

We are primarily looking to target reunion/generation family gatherings

My main question is what of the above would give the potential for the best bang for the buck…or should I be looking to get it all done at once to streamline the work and have it be all done right out of the gates.

Input appreciated!

Here is a link to our other project. We like to do higher end styled places so this gives an idea of what we currently do and how this place will look

https://abnb.me/wMH39O71sBb