9 Year-Old’s Dream Treehouse In North Carolina Is On Airbnb
It’s not every day you see a 9-year-old’s “dream treehouse” become a profitable Airbnb listing. But that’s the deal here in North Carolina and I want to check this place out!
Eli Sylvester is a 9 year-old that lives in Murphy, North Carolina. He wanted to build a tree house about three years ago but his mom, Rachel Sylvester, came up with a better idea.
Eli’s mom invested $200 of money an she gave him and invested it for him. In a year and a half, he saved more than $4,800. He could build his treehouse! Eli even got creative with his birthday invitations and Christmas wish lists: No toys, just supplies to build his dream treehouse. Very cool!
He paid back his mom the $200 and set his sights on something bigger than just a treehouse. The 9 year-old wanted a profitable Airbnb listing after seeing how well his mom’s worked.
The treehouse is listed for $150 per night and it has one full bed that turns into a couch on the main level. There are two twin beds in the loft upstairs. The space is about 17×17, includes one bathroom, and is on the family’s five-acre property in the woods.
Eli is responsible for all of the upkeep and management, whether it’s greeting guests or washing the sheets and cleaning all surfaces and windows.
I love that this kid isn’t just starting and managing his own business, he’s also giving back. Eli is donating income from the Airbnb to charity. In addition, the mother-and-son duo started their own nonprofit called “Raise the Bar” where they plan on feeding 10 families during Thanksgiving and taking 10 children on an all-day field trip. They’re also hoping to give 50 presents to kids for Christmas.
I love it! Such an awesome family! Check out pics and get all the details in case you’re in need of a road trip.
