The $300 Amenity Upgrade That Added $4,000 in Annual Revenue

Small details. Big results.

We love data. But more than that, we love what it means—especially when it shows us ways to help our clients earn more without spending more.

Here’s a real example from a property we manage in Blue Ridge:

The opportunity:

The home was already beautiful. Great layout, great location. But we saw a gap in the market—a chance to attract a specific kind of guest who was being underserved: young families looking for a vacation rental that was actually family-friendly.

So we made two small changes:

• Added baby and toddler gear to lighten their packing load.

• Added light gym equipment (a yoga mat, yoga blocks, and two free weights) for parents who wanted to stay active during their stay.

The total cost for both upgrades? About $300.

The result? According to IntelliHost, a tool we use to track listing performance, those changes are expected to increase the property’s annual revenue by nearly $4,000.

This is what strategic short-term rental management looks like:

• We identify your ideal guest.

• We tailor your listing and amenities to stand out.

• We track the results and keep optimizing from there.

Most owners don’t have time to dig through the data or brainstorm ways to make their property more profitable. That’s where we come in. With Thrive, your property is treated like a business—with heart, with intention, and with real strategy behind every decision.

Want help making smart, high-impact changes to your property? Let’s chat.