In 2015, Chris Bloomfield, a 50-year-old carpenter contractor with decades of experience, and his wife purchased a five-acre property in Remsen, New York, for $27,000.
Mr. Bloomfield grew up not far away, and the property was near land owned nearby by his brother.
Shortly after closing on the property, Bloomfield said he began commuting every weekend from his parents’ home in Connecticut to work on the A-frame cabin he had been building mostly by himself.
He hired outside help to drill a well, an electrician to wire the cabin, and someone to hang sheet metal.
“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.”
Bloomfield built much of the A-frame cabin himself.
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Over the course of three years, Bloomfield completed construction of the one-bedroom, one-bathroom A-frame cabin at a total cost of about $90,000, he says.
When he made his A-frame cabin available 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.
“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.”
After seeing the impact that word of mouth about the A-frame cabin had on bookings, Bloomfield was inspired to hire a team and start building treehouses nearby. It was completed in November 2019 after 13 weeks and at a total cost of approximately $175,000.
The treehouse has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a private pond with a small dock, a covered porch, and a fire pit. It has two floors and measures 1,200 sqft. The living room and master bedroom also have waterfall views.
“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.”
Bloomfield and his team completed the treehouse in 13 weeks.
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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.”
According to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It, Bloomfield estimates treehouse cabin revenue will be $151,966 in 2024 and $150,562 this year.
According to an Airbnb representative, this treehouse is in the top 10% of Airbnb homes in terms of ratings, reviews, and trustworthiness.
The treehouse has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a private pond with a small dock.
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Bloomfield said the treehouse cabin was an immediate success. That gave him the idea to complete another rental property on the property. The Birch Falls Spa Cabin is a studio with a king-sized bed, kitchenette, and spa room for a total cost of $160,000.
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.
Broomfield uses dynamic pricing, so each cabin on the property ranges from $380 to $700 per night.
Bloomfield’s business, Evergreen Cabins, has generated $2.1 million in revenue as of September 2025 since its 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. The income from cabin rentals allowed him to retire from his full-time contract in 2021.
Bloomfield said she hopes to leave Evergreen Cabins to her children one day.
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Today, Bloomfield’s daily routine consists of supervising staff, designing new cabins, and developing future plans for Evergreen Cabins.
“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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