1. Produced while my wife watched :
COUNTRY ROAD CABINS
WILD AND WONDERFUL
WEST VIRGINIA
Produced while my wife watched :
Dancing with the Stars!

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In 1995 after AO we traveled to Tahoe and loved the Metal roof look and the warm feel of logs.
The main goal was to create an income producing property during all seasons and to attract more families during the summer season.
We talked to WV tourism call center to see what people were asking for in rental cabins. Key word Hot tub.

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Beginning in after helping friends rent a small cottage for a year with over whelming success.
Only other competition was a nearby State park with 1930 CCC cabins and no hot tub.
Plan called for building two log cabin homes, 4 season, with two or three bedrooms Hot tub and fireplace

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We started construction with a per-cut log pkg. from Appalachian Log Structures. After the first cabin we learned to buy cabin grade logs uncut and cut our own lengths saving 30%
Paul was the General Manager of construction and Jennifer was the marketing and sales person.

5. COUNTRY ROAD CABINS MARKET AREA MARKET SEASONS SMALL MEETINGS
FESTIVALS
PACKAGES

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7. COUNTRY ROAD CABINS Romantic WEDDINGS Marketing area 2 to 3 hr. drive.
Get a Ways
WEDDINGS
Marketing area 2 to 3 hr. drive.
Work with your local florist
Options that Men will pay extra for:
flowers
Dinners for two already in the cabin.

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Hot
Tub

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Directional Maps are very important

10. COUNTRY ROAD CABINS Financing - Options Terms - longest
State Economic Development Help
NCIF
Budget Plan
Cash Flow
Be conservative

11. COUNTRY ROAD CABINS Web site critical Keep it Fun Keep it Clean
Keep it Maintained

12. COUNTRY ROAD CABINS Utilities Water Electric Natural Gas LP Gas
Telephone
Wireless internet

13. COUNTRY ROAD CABINS Proactive on Maintenance Driveways
Windows and Doors
Exterior
Interior
Lights, Dishes, action !

14. COUNTRY ROAD CABINS Furniture Bedding Lighting Signage Interior
Exterior
Signage

15. COUNTRY ROAD CABINS Enjoy the Season Thank-you
Dancing with the Stars winner: 2007
Helio & Julianne

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Plan the Next Phase
Questions