Patrice and Darrel Maxam
- The Maxam family has seven Airbnb properties, including three popular treehouse rentals.
- Their treehouse rental is one of the most popular listings on Airbnb for unique spaces.
- They are now expanding their business internationally in countires like Belize.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Patrice Maxam and Darrel Maxam in Atlanta Georgia, who own unique Airbnb properties. It has been edited for length and clarity.
When we first started our Airbnb business in 2015, we began by renting out bungalows and smaller spaces.
But after doing some research, and after staying in many Airbnbs ourselves, we decided to build our first treehouse rental.