He bought 5 acres of land for $27,000 and built three rental cabins.

Chris Bloomfield, 50, worked as a carpenter contractor for decades before deciding he wanted to focus on building a future for his family.

“I realized that carpentry is based on knowledge and experience, and I couldn’t pass that on to my children,” Bloomfield told CNBC Make It. “So we needed to build something that would at least give them a head start on borrowing and something that would generate additional income.”

In 2015, Bloomfield and his wife purchased five acres of land in Remsen, New York for $27,000. It was close to where Bloomfield grew up and not far from the nearby property owned by his brother.

Shortly after closing on the property, Bloomfield said he began traveling every weekend from his parents’ home in Connecticut to work on the A-frame cabin he had been building mostly by himself.

“We always knew this was going to be an Airbnb property. We knew we’d build multiple cabins,” he says. “We chose this property because it was near a lake. It was very wooded and had rolling hills. We saw potential for this property with multiple cabins.”

Three years later, Bloomfield completed construction of the one-bedroom, one-bathroom A-frame cabin at a total cost of about $90,000, he says.

He hired outside help to drill a well, an electrician to wire the cabin, and someone to hang sheet metal.

Bloomfield said one of the building’s distinguishing features was inspired by his wife. It’s a motorized king bed that slides out into the woods, allowing guests to sleep under the stars. The A-frame also has a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, and multiple decks.

When this cabin was first listed on Airbnb, the current rate was $60 per night. Broomfield currently uses dynamic pricing, so rates range from $380 to $700 per night.

According to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It, the A-frame cabin’s revenue in 2024 is $119,337, and estimated revenue in 2025 is $143,504.

“The process was amazing to me. I loved being here. I loved being able to create whatever I wanted to create,” Bloomfield says. “It came out of my head, not a blueprint. I really enjoyed having the free rein.”

Bloomfield said building the A-frame was challenging because he commuted eight hours round trip and 12 hours on weekends while working as a full-time contractor.

When he opened an A-frame cabin for rent via Airbnb, it went viral. One of Airbnb’s “Most Wanted” rentals in New York State. It’s also on guests’ favorite lists, earning Bloomfield the title of “Superhost,” according to an Airbnb representative.

Bloomfield then moved on to his next project on the property, a treehouse cabin.

Bloomfield hired a team of people to help build the treehouse. It was completed in November 2019 after 13 weeks and at a total cost of approximately $175,000.

“We wanted to get the treehouse done as quickly as possible, so we hired help. We knew the model was there, and building an A-frame and renting it worked out for us. The response from our guests was overwhelming,” he says. “We didn’t want to miss the opportunity to continue the wave of guests and the interest of potential guests.”

What makes this cabin so special is that it stands 4 feet in the air. To get there, renters must cross a suspension bridge on the property.

“We wanted to create something that would attract young families.”

The treehouse has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a private pond with a small dock, a covered porch, and a fire pit. The living room and master bedroom also have waterfall views.

In 2024, Treehouse Cabin will bring in $151,966, and this year, Bloomfield estimates that number will rise to $150,562.

According to an Airbnb representative, this treehouse is in the top 10% of Airbnb homes in terms of ratings, reviews, and trustworthiness.

The treehouse cabin was an instant success, he says, and he was ready to start building the next one.

In 2021, Bloomfield completed the $160,000 Birch Falls Spa Cabin, a studio with a king-sized bed, kitchenette, and spa room.

The spa room features a 5-foot-long indoor waterfall, massage bed, and deep soaking jetted tub. The cabin also has a private deck with a fire pit, BBQ, and picnic area.

In 2024, Birch Falls Spa Cabin will generate $120,227 in revenue, and Bloomfield’s estimated 2025 revenue is $120,890.

Bloomfield named his business Evergreen Cabins.

As of September 2025, Evergreen Cabins has generated $2.1 million in revenue since the first property was listed as a rental in 2018, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It.

Bloomfield said Evergreen Cabin costs $700 a month for utilities, $8,000 for operating expenses including labor costs, and about $18,000 a year in property taxes.

He says he currently makes about $400,000 a year in revenue from rental properties. He retired from his contract in 2021.

Today, Bloomfield’s daily routine consists of supervising staff, designing new cabins, and developing future plans for Evergreen Cabins.

Since retiring, Bloomfield says it’s been important for her to stay busy and continue to build something for her family.

“There’s always something that pushes me to do the next thing. I can’t sit around and do nothing. My family is a huge part of my inspiration and drive. In the end, they will own this world,” he says.

“While I don’t have any concrete plans for Evergreen’s legacy, I know it will be something that inspires and helps people, and my children will be a part of that.”

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