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I have photographed a lot of Airbnb listings. Vermont cabins tucked into the Green Mountains, lakeside cottages with jaw-dropping views, farmhouses with wide plank floors and woodstoves that smell like winter — and also, honestly, some spaces that had every ingredient for a stunning listing but were completely invisible on the platform because no one had ever given them the visual attention they deserved.

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning a cozy cabin, stylish condo, or lakeside retreat into a passive income stream, you’re not alone. The short-term rental market—through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo—has exploded in popularity, and for good reason. Today we’re diving into one of the biggest benefits of owning a short-term rental property: flexibility and income potential. Whether you're a full-time investor or a homeowner testing the waters, STRs offer powerful perks—especiall