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North of Nowhere
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building unique cabins in northern michigan.
Hi everyone! We're Hunter and Derrik. Our journey began in 2021 when we purchased our first piece of land in northern Michigan with one goal: to create some of the best and most unique vacation rentals in the state. North of Nowhere is our channel where we document this adventure of building one-of-a-kind stays, and everything we've learned along the way.
Hunter is an avid traveler who has visited over 51 countries, and Derrik is a content creator and CPA. We share our lives with our two dogs, Memphis and Tully, and our daughter, Whitley, who are our whole world.
Subscribe to follow along as we build a few cabins of our own and occasionally tour some of the coolest getaways around the world.
Hi everyone! We're Hunter and Derrik. Our journey began in 2021 when we purchased our first piece of land in northern Michigan with one goal: to create some of the best and most unique vacation rentals in the state. North of Nowhere is our channel where we document this adventure of building one-of-a-kind stays, and everything we've learned along the way.
Hunter is an avid traveler who has visited over 51 countries, and Derrik is a content creator and CPA. We share our lives with our two dogs, Memphis and Tully, and our daughter, Whitley, who are our whole world.
Subscribe to follow along as we build a few cabins of our own and occasionally tour some of the coolest getaways around the world.
renovating a 1970's a-frame (NEW LAYOUT and ROOF reveal!)
the A-frame transformation is in full swing! From installing a stunning new copper roof, to roughing in plumbing, hanging drywalling, and painting, progress is steady as we rush to finish before the summer season.
// BOOK THE A-FRAME ON AIRBNB:
bit.ly/3RJFpAO
// OUR WEBSITE + SOCIAL
Website: www.northofnowhere.co
Instagram: northofnowhere.co
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@northofnowhere.co
// GEAR TO MAKE UA-cam VIDEOS
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Tripod: amzn.to/3CiMUFF
External Hard Drive: bit.ly/3k82Cw0
Editing Software: amzn.to/3nC7UlP
Where we find background music: bit.ly/3zaUPSn
*Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning we get a small kickback and you help support the channel if you decide to purchase something.
// THIS VIDEO
welcome to the latest update on our 1970s A-frame renovation project in Bellaire, Michigan. In this episode, we’re sharing the exciting progress on our A-frame cabin transformation, designed to become the perfect vacation rental for Airbnb guests.
the a-frame at finch creek is designed to be more than just a vacation rental-it’s a destination for relaxation, adventure, and connection with nature. Surrounded by lakes, forests, and the charm of northern Michigan, it will be the perfect spot for travelers seeking a peaceful escape.
on a personal note, we’re also navigating life changes as we welcomed our baby girl Whitley into the world while managing this renovation. If you love cabin renovations or are simply looking for a unique vacation rental, make sure to subscribe and follow our journey.
// CHAPTERS
00:00 - intro
1:10 - tongue and groove on the ceiling
1:50 - bathroom plumbing
2:40 - roof is done!
3:42 - interior layout walk-through
5:38 - the biggest change to the a-frame
7:15 - drywall and paint
8:30 - bathtroom tile
9:00 - quick update
10:51 - flooring, wallpaper, beams
11:40 - painting the tower
12:42 - baby whit at the a-frame
13:56 - final stretch
// ABOUT US
we are derrik and hunter - a married couple from Michigan building a collection of cabins in one of our favorite spots on earth. Join us as we document the highs, the lows and everything in between as we build some of most unique stays in Northern Michigan!
#NorthernMichigan #Airbnb #NorthofNowhere
// BOOK THE A-FRAME ON AIRBNB:
bit.ly/3RJFpAO
// OUR WEBSITE + SOCIAL
Website: www.northofnowhere.co
Instagram: northofnowhere.co
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@northofnowhere.co
// GEAR TO MAKE UA-cam VIDEOS
Camera: amzn.to/3loiKL5
Lens: amzn.to/37mSxE9
Gimbal:amzn.to/359HUqG
Drone: amzn.to/3qMo257
Microphone: bit.ly/3lilub4
SD Card: amzn.to/2VvMTNG
Tripod: amzn.to/3CiMUFF
External Hard Drive: bit.ly/3k82Cw0
Editing Software: amzn.to/3nC7UlP
Where we find background music: bit.ly/3zaUPSn
*Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning we get a small kickback and you help support the channel if you decide to purchase something.
// THIS VIDEO
welcome to the latest update on our 1970s A-frame renovation project in Bellaire, Michigan. In this episode, we’re sharing the exciting progress on our A-frame cabin transformation, designed to become the perfect vacation rental for Airbnb guests.
the a-frame at finch creek is designed to be more than just a vacation rental-it’s a destination for relaxation, adventure, and connection with nature. Surrounded by lakes, forests, and the charm of northern Michigan, it will be the perfect spot for travelers seeking a peaceful escape.
on a personal note, we’re also navigating life changes as we welcomed our baby girl Whitley into the world while managing this renovation. If you love cabin renovations or are simply looking for a unique vacation rental, make sure to subscribe and follow our journey.
// CHAPTERS
00:00 - intro
1:10 - tongue and groove on the ceiling
1:50 - bathroom plumbing
2:40 - roof is done!
3:42 - interior layout walk-through
5:38 - the biggest change to the a-frame
7:15 - drywall and paint
8:30 - bathtroom tile
9:00 - quick update
10:51 - flooring, wallpaper, beams
11:40 - painting the tower
12:42 - baby whit at the a-frame
13:56 - final stretch
// ABOUT US
we are derrik and hunter - a married couple from Michigan building a collection of cabins in one of our favorite spots on earth. Join us as we document the highs, the lows and everything in between as we build some of most unique stays in Northern Michigan!
#NorthernMichigan #Airbnb #NorthofNowhere
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the BIGGEST change to our A-FRAME yet!
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We’re kicking off the demolition of our A-frame, stripping it down to the studs and removing everything from old carpet to kitchen cabinets. During the process, we also make one of the biggest, most daunting decisions that could completely transform the look of the A-frame. // BOOK THE A-FRAME ON AIRBNB: bit.ly/3RJFpAO // OUR WEBSITE SOCIAL Website: www.gonorthofnowhere.com/ Instagram: instagra...
we bought an a-frame in northern michigan! (needs a lot of work.)
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In 2021, we bought land and had plans to build an a-frame cabin in northern michigan. 3 years later and after letting that dream go for a number of different reasons, a 1970's a-frame was listed for sale and drew interest from many people in the area, including us. // BOOK THE A-FRAME ON AIRBNB: bit.ly/3RJFpAO // OUR WEBSITE SOCIAL Website: www.northofnowhere.co Instagram: northof...
hanging a 30 ft. FLOATING PATIO on THE TOWER!
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As summer winds down, fall colors in Northern Michigan make for a picturesque landscape as we start to hang the floating patio on the third level of the tower. This task proved to be alot more difficult than was expected, and ending up causing some unexpected delays. We also view a potential new property. // BOOK THE A-FRAME ON AIRBNB: airbnb.com/h/aframefinchcreek // OUR WEBSITE SOCIAL Website...
we have something to share.
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The tower is framed and plumbing, HVAC and electrical are all underway. Leaves in the glacial hills are starting to turn color and we share some personal news with the entire family. // BOOK THE A-FRAME ON AIRBNB: airbnb.com/h/aframefinchcreek // OUR WEBSITE SOCIAL Website: www.northofnowhere.co Instagram: northofnowhere.co Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@northofnowhere.co // GEAR TO MAK...
full WALK THROUGH of our 40 ft. TOWER HOUSE build.
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full WALK THROUGH of our 40 ft. TOWER HOUSE build.
the REAL COST to build an Airbnb in 2024 (is it worth it?)
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the REAL COST to build an Airbnb in 2024 (is it worth it?)
we made a mistake framing...(cabin build in the woods!)
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we made a mistake framing...(cabin build in the woods!)
FRAMING has begun! building a 40 ft. TOWER CABIN!
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FRAMING has begun! building a 40 ft. TOWER CABIN!
our off-grid cabin has a basement! (REVEALING our basement ideas...)
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our off-grid cabin has a basement! (REVEALING our basement ideas...)
the TRUTH about building an A-frame cabin!
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the TRUTH about building an A-frame cabin!
REVEALING our design for the FIRST TIME! *New Airbnb Cabin*
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REVEALING our design for the FIRST TIME! *New Airbnb Cabin*
we wish we knew THIS about excavation COSTS! (WE BROKE GROUND!)
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we wish we knew THIS about excavation COSTS! (WE BROKE GROUND!)
this could’ve been bad...putting in a 1000 ft. driveway!
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this could’ve been bad...putting in a 1000 ft. driveway!
the HIDDEN opportunities in buying land for an Airbnb!
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the HIDDEN opportunities in buying land for an Airbnb!
the biggest risk we’ve taken (building an airbnb in 2023)
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the biggest risk we’ve taken (building an airbnb in 2023)
*Cabin Meditation* | The 600 sqft A-frame At Creekside Dwellings
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*Cabin Meditation* | The 600 sqft A-frame At Creekside Dwellings
A TREEHOUSE Airbnb 22 FT ABOVE The Ground! | The Cabins At Brandywine Grove
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A TREEHOUSE Airbnb 22 FT ABOVE The Ground! | The Cabins At Brandywine Grove
Modern Rustic Airbnb Cabin Tour! | "The Overlook" by Brandywine Grove
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Modern Rustic Airbnb Cabin Tour! | "The Overlook" by Brandywine Grove
Off-Grid TINY HOME AIRBNB in Colombia! *450 sqft* | Full Tour
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Off-Grid TINY HOME AIRBNB in Colombia! *450 sqft* | Full Tour
MODERN 300 sqft Airbnb with a LAKEVIEW! (Full Tour)
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MODERN 300 sqft Airbnb with a LAKEVIEW! (Full Tour)
Minimalist 900 sqft Off-Grid Cabin! (Full Airbnb Tour)
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Minimalist 900 sqft Off-Grid Cabin! (Full Airbnb Tour)
STUNNING Lakefront CABIN in COLOMBIA! | Mimus Kabine *Full Tour* (800 sqft)
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STUNNING Lakefront CABIN in COLOMBIA! | Mimus Kabine *Full Tour* (800 sqft)
UNIQUE and Cozy A-FRAME Airbnb on 20 ACRES! | The Black Gables A-Frame *Full Tour*
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UNIQUE and Cozy A-FRAME Airbnb on 20 ACRES! | The Black Gables A-Frame *Full Tour*
TINY A-FRAME Airbnb On WATER! | Forest Lane A-Frame (Full Tour)
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TINY A-FRAME Airbnb On WATER! | Forest Lane A-Frame (Full Tour)
The MOST POPULAR AIRBNB in MICHIGAN! *Fernside A-Frame* Airbnb Tour
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The MOST POPULAR AIRBNB in MICHIGAN! *Fernside A-Frame* Airbnb Tour
*COZY* and NEW SHIPPING CONTAINER Airbnb! | The Luna Cottage (Full Tour)
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*COZY* and NEW SHIPPING CONTAINER Airbnb! | The Luna Cottage (Full Tour)
RUSTIC Tiny Home TOUR! | Klein Haus Forest Lane (300+ Reviews on Airbnb)
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RUSTIC Tiny Home TOUR! | Klein Haus Forest Lane (300 Reviews on Airbnb)
SECLUDED 650sqft A-FRAME AIRBNB! | The Morel Cottage (Full Tour)
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SECLUDED 650sqft A-FRAME AIRBNB! | The Morel Cottage (Full Tour)
The #1 Airbnb in DETROIT!! | Industrial MODERN Loft w/ over *600 Reviews* (FULL TOUR)
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The #1 Airbnb in DETROIT!! | Industrial MODERN Loft w/ over *600 Reviews* (FULL TOUR)
Ugly house
I’ve been to this house, nice buy🎉
You should have approached a builder first before any architect or engineer they will over spec everything because they never actually build anything. There is more than one way to build any structure more expensive inst necessarily better materials get overhyped. I would get more than 3 opinions especially from actual carpenters over 50 who were even building Aframes when they were popular knowledge saves money & builds a better project.
should have just bought a 50 state approved a frame cabin kit
I lost mnein my divorce ! 😢
Very nice
did you look into A frame kits?
Please stop whining. A-Frames are meant for people to live in with low overhead once built. It is about cheaper housing over a long period of time. They are meant for small spaces where its harder to build.
I've been considering building a tiny A-frame. Just a weekend getaway shack - maybe 10x12 or so, a glorified pup tent. But then I got to thinking about it and realized that while it might look cool from the outside, inside it would feel like half the house as a standard, straight-walled structure. It would also cost more to heat and cool. And then I remembered once visiting a full-sized A-frame home and how claustrophobic it felt. And not only because it had windows on only the front wall. There was a sort of ominous feeling from the leaning walls, like it was going to fall in on you. Ultimately, I decided to go another route. I've always loved traditional style Japanese houses - hey, who knows.
Me, myself and I. Lol
Yeah duh builders want to build rectangles because they build rectangles all the time. They are going to charge you way more because they don't deal with these very often. This is especially true of the monster A-frame designs like this.
Ohh wow!🎉
3:28 This window and every space where you can appreciate its view are the MAIN CHARACTERS in this episode. 😮❤
😢😊😊
Oh my❤
This is an incredible build. Found you guys as I was looking through UA-cam at A-frames and noticed you are in Bellaire. My dad grew up in town, and all of his side of the family still lives there. Small world!
that is amazing! what a small world indeed! Where do you live?
@ in Des Moines currently. We are moving to Grand Rapids in the next few months.
A-frame is ok for small builds not for too big.
I love winter
same!
Rich people do not need a rest.
This was an amazing journey. When the video started in January, I was thinking "I can't believe how far back this is" but man so much progress (including producing a whole new human in that time). Congrats on the family expansion, your life will never be the same. Just checked out the pics on your site and looks like an absolutely beautiful place, such a great transformation. Thanks for sharing along the way!
Thanks so much, it really has been a whirlwind! Excited to share more progress with the final before and afters!
Congratulations on everything! Beautiful baby girl and the gorgeous builds. You all should be so proud of yourselves 🎉
thank you so much! a lot of sacrifice to make it happen, but totally worth it.
I am confused by this. First, I live in the deep south so maybe it's my ignorance...but it seems that in Northern Michigan snow removal would be a major consideration. Seems like the A frame could handle a heavy snow much better than that tower build. Who is going to drive to the UP every week or so to remove snow from the flat roof of the tower build? Maybe there's a good reason A frames are popular up there.
This place is beautiful
thank you!
Looks very Good with black 👍🏾
Appreciate it!
Love the copper roof! i think it looks great!!
Thank you!
what do you guys think about the copper roof? comment below!
Looks great. Those green cabinets too are 🔥.
You're gonna want that outdoor boiler...
I'd like to see the cost of an A-frame and a Geodesic dome house of similar floor area to see where the cost-benefits land. My guess is the geodesic house would not be as visually attractive as an A-frame but would cost less to build.
Sheesh a lot of those prices are way unrealistic. 7500 for a foundation with frostwalls for northern Michigan climate? Try quadruple.
It also helps in snowy weather with an A roof shape
A frame should be much cheaper ... Unless the system is broken
There is no system. Builders like to build rectangles. Also, this couple clearly has money so the builders are trying to fleece them.
If it had an elevator
I was going to build the house of my dreams, but I did not think people on social media would LIKE.. OK GOT IT. I stopped the video at that point.
Yeah, you decided not to build it for _business_ reasons. I'm considering it for my _residence._ I couldn't give a damn about yet one more entrepreneur's _business_ reasons for doing or not doing something. No offense intended, this was just a waste of my click as it has _nothing_ to do with people who are considering an A-frame as their permanent residence.
Fake news will always be Fake news people need to do there own research and stop lessening to some UA-cam investigator telling lies
Great stuff. No need to keep panning back to speaker. We’re here for the house. Not the human.
Bet your regretting any AirB&B relationship…
So let me get this straight, you build a house during the height of covid and you complain that it was expensive af?
Well, I will build my house myself (with help from family) and build code in my country is less strict. I think A-frame is a good idea then
Been really looking forward to seeing an update
coming very soon!
So you went ahead and bought an A frame but well as i see an the A frame has an overkill in the ribbing and plus in reducing the height of a two story to only 7 feet for each level would reduce cost in timber but extending the length to add need rooms if required as for roof sheeting should 4 x 8 feet home roofing than to commerical 16 x 3 feet tall roofing for a more budget build where you don't live in a snow environment as each year temps will be increasing for the next 6 years and there will less snow but insulation will still be required for to keep cool and a silver or white roofing will needed so in all a one third cost reduction can be achieved if not less dependant on the size of the main braising ribs and thicker floor posts for a second level and whatever you do don't build in the mountain's and never in a known earthquake zone or a coastal area and only inland away from any coastal areas or near or an edge of any city and always have two cars or one car and a motor bike and never an EV as the forecast for the next six years is extremely worse storms as I see A frames are the best for survival and no underground complex and don't live near a volcano as they will become active as the Sun has increased its micro wave output which is heating up the earth's metal molten core to expand that is causing earthquakes and severe increased weather conditions for the next 6 years as an A frame is but a two sided Pyramid and harder to be picked up. I look at all factors when settling for a home against any known weather conditions that will be happening in the next 6 years anywhere on earth. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!
....if you can't do anything yourself everything is cost prohibitive. Lol And the ceilings don't "almost act as a wall"....they 100% ARE THE WALL.
FFS, when you say "Northern Michigan" it means the Upper Peninsula. Fucking idiotic trolls...
And when you build an "elevated" A-frame, what you're really doing is building a trad house with a huge roof. THAT'S why it was going to be so expensive. That and you were going to hire someone else to do it for you. You are supposed to build the A-frame yourself. Simple construction, it's a triangle so it's super-strong, lot's of storage on the floor. But, to each his own.
I love A frame. Why AirBNB ? airBNB? don’t make them to control what you like? You investment was got side track with Airbnb Period.
Petoskey michigan here ♡
love Petoskey!
This lady’s voice, and speech pattern is beyond annoying
A frames are cheap because you can build the whole thing yourself. As soon as you said builder, it wasn’t going to work.
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Renting it?