Turn Your Short-Term Rental Into the Stay Everyone Books

SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES

Guests Are Looking for Something Different

More travelers are choosing stays that feel special, not just functional. At the same time, hosts need properties that consistently earn strong reviews and repeat bookings.

Smiling Woods round spaces are built to do both.

Create listings that stop the scroll

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Deliver cozy, light-filled guest experiences

Book year-round with solid wood construction

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Keep operating costs manageable

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Grow from a single rental to a full retreat

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Why Short-Term Rental Hosts
Choose Round Homes

When planning a short-term rental, many investors automatically look at cabins or tiny homes. But in today’s crowded market, properties that blend in struggle to command premium rates or consistent bookings.

Smiling Woods round spaces offer a different path. Here’s how they compare:

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Owners get up to a 35% higher nightly rate with a differentiated experience

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Permanent round homes produce up to a 46% increase in annual rental revenue

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Reduce energy costs by 30-80% with an eco-friendly design

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Design-Forward Rentals Are Outperforming the Market

Architecturally distinctive spaces consistently earn stronger occupancy and higher nightly rates than traditional short-term rentals.

60-70% typical occupancy for round spaces vs. 52-55% for traditional rentals

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$55K-$75K+ annual gross revenue is common for a single round space rental

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Unique round spaces see higher clicks and saves on booking platforms

$260-$320+ average nightly rates for round spaces vs. $220-$250 for standard homes

Round spaces earn more revenue per square foot thanks to efficient layouts

Less direct competition helps many hosts maintain stronger pricing

A Clear Path to Getting Guest-Ready

Most owners find the process is much easier than a traditional home build. Here’s what the journey typically looks like.

Planning & Design

You’ll choose your model, customize key features, and work with our team to finalize the details.
Permitting

Permitting timelines depend on your local municipality, but we’ll provide the documents to help keep things moving quickly.
Production & Delivery

Once your plans are approved, your space moves into production. Each component is precision-crafted and prepared for shipment.
Construction

After delivery, assembly can move quickly. Depending on the size and complexity, the shell can come together in as little as 10 days.

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See Round Homes in Action Across the Country

From mountain retreats to high-performing vacation rentals, explore how Smiling Woods spaces are showing up in real markets.

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What Short-Term Rental Investors Often Ask

Yes. These are solid wood, permanent structures, not canvas yurts or temporary builds. They’re engineered to perform like traditional homes while offering the distinctive look and feel guests love.
In most areas, yes. Each round home comes with engineered plans to support the permitting process. Because every county and municipality is a little different, requirements can vary, but our team is here to help you navigate the process and provide the documentation needed.
One of the reasons investors choose Smiling Woods is the efficient path to getting guest-ready. Once your site work is complete and your kit arrives, shell assembly can happen in just 10 days, much faster than traditional builds.
Round homes are naturally strong and handle weather well. The circular shape helps with wind and snow, and the solid wood construction supports comfortable year-round use. Our structures are performing in a wide range of climates across the country.
Maintenance is similar to other quality wood homes—straightforward and manageable. Many owners appreciate that these are built to last, without the ongoing upkeep often associated with canvas or more temporary rental structures.
Absolutely. Many STR owners begin with a single unit and expand over time. Our range of sizes and cohesive design make it easy to grow into a multi-unit retreat or rental property when the timing is right.
Every property and market is a little different. If you want to talk through your location, goals, or timeline, we’re happy to have a low-pressure conversation and help you think it through.