Feb. 17, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Everyone told Kristie Wolfe her ideas wouldn't work. A treehouse in Hawaii? Bad idea. A hobbit hole? Won't book. The Potato Hotel? Absolutely not.

Turns out, every single one of them was wrong.

Today, her one-of-a-kind stays book out nearly 100% of the year with guests flying in from around the world (yes, including Iran and Korea). She's done it without following trends, without TV deals, and definitely without making things easy on herself.

We talk about why friction creates memories, how she navigates impossible permitting battles, and what happens when you build exactly what YOU would want to stay in. Plus, the time Netflix wanted her to cancel on a guest (she said no), why her bathroom is 50 feet from the Potato, and how trusting your gut beats playing it safe every time.

This is what happens when passion, resilience, and a little bit of stubbornness create something truly unforgettable.

Learn more about Kristie and her incredible properties: https://www.kristiewolfe.com/

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