A couple turned an 'uninhabitable' cabin in upstate New York into a dreamy Airbnb rental. See the before-and-after photos.

Sama Ansari PourJan 15, 2024, 17:34 IST

The cabin is nestled in the Catskill Mountains.Gemma and Nick Warren.

Gemma and Nick Warren bought an upstate NY cabin for $85,000 in 2021. It had no bathroom or heating.
Over three months, they renovated the cabin and added a deck, a new kitchen, and bespoke furniture.

In December 2021, Gemma and Nick Warren bought a 296-square-foot cabin in the Catskill Mountains, New York, for $85,000.

Gemma and Nick Warren's cabin.Gemma and Nick Warren.

They renovated the home from June to September 2021 for $50,000. As British citizens, they were only legally allowed to stay in the US for three months at a time, so getting everything done in a short period was stressful, Gemma said.

The burgundy-red exterior was painted over with black paint.Gemma and Nick Warren, Timerbland Properties.

They renovated the home from June to September 2021 for $50,000. As British citizens, they were only legally allowed to stay in the US for three months at a time, so getting everything done in a short period was stressful, Gemma said.

They added a floating deck for an elevated feel. "There was absolutely nothing here before, just lots of plants," Nick told BI.

The deck comes with chairs, a table, and a deck-safe fire pit.Gemma and Nick Warren.

When they bought the home, it had no heating. The open-plan living room was a dark wooden color, and came with a writing desk and a rocking chair, Gemma said.

The home before, left, and after, right.Gemma and Nick Warren, Timberland Properties.

The tiny home didn't come with a bathroom. The previous owner used an old drop toilet a five-minute walk away from the cabin, the couple said.

The bathroom comes with an incineration toilet.Gemma and Nick Warren.

The original bed didn't have a proper mattress. "It was a cutout piece of foam. You sat on it and it sank right down to the ground," Nick said.

The bed before was made from a piece of foam.Gemma and Nick Warren, Timberland Properties.

In the beginning, there was a tiny kitchen with quirky yellow and blue tiles, Gemma told BI.

The kitchen was blue and yellow before the renovation.Gemma and Nick Warren, Timberland Properties.

There's a sunroom fitted with comfy chairs, perfect for taking in the views of the woods.

The sunroom is an add-on to the original bolt-together design.Gemma and Nick Warren, Timberland Properties.

It's the only place Gemma has slept through the night soundly, she told BI.

The cabin is peaceful.Gemma and Nick Warren.

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A couple turned an 'uninhabitable' cabin in upstate New York into a dreamy Airbnb rental. See the before-and-after photos.

In December 2021, Gemma and Nick Warren bought a 296-square-foot cabin in the Catskill Mountains, New York, for $85,000.

They renovated the home from June to September 2021 for $50,000. As British citizens, they were only legally allowed to stay in the US for three months at a time, so getting everything done in a short period was stressful, Gemma said.

They added a floating deck for an elevated feel. "There was absolutely nothing here before, just lots of plants," Nick told BI.

When they bought the home, it had no heating. The open-plan living room was a dark wooden color, and came with a writing desk and a rocking chair, Gemma said.

The tiny home didn't come with a bathroom. The previous owner used an old drop toilet a five-minute walk away from the cabin, the couple said.

The original bed didn't have a proper mattress. "It was a cutout piece of foam. You sat on it and it sank right down to the ground," Nick said.

In the beginning, there was a tiny kitchen with quirky yellow and blue tiles, Gemma told BI.

There's a sunroom fitted with comfy chairs, perfect for taking in the views of the woods.

It's the only place Gemma has slept through the night soundly, she told BI.