Ground-Up Short-Term Rental Development in the Sunday River Area

We design, build, furnish, and launch high-performing short-term rentals from the ground up across Bethel, Newry, Greenwood, and the Sunday River area, for owners who want it done right the first time.

From land to launch, built to book

1,100+ Positive Guest Reviews
8+ Years of Hosting Experience
5★ Top-Performing Properties

Why Build With Stay Hygge

Designed for Performance From Day One

We plan layout, sleeping capacity, and amenities around what actually drives bookings and revenue, not just square footage.

One Team From Land to Launch

Design, build, furnishing, and launch under one roof, so nothing falls through the cracks between trades and vendors.

Built to Handle Guests & Maine Winters

Durable, low-maintenance finishes chosen for heavy turnover and the seasons, so your property holds up and stays beautiful.

A Property That Earns

Every decision is made with occupancy, nightly rate, and guest experience in mind, so your build pays for itself faster.

Most Builds Aren't Designed to Be Great Rentals

A beautiful home and a high-performing short-term rental are not the same thing. Standard builds miss the layout, sleeping capacity, and durable finishes that turnover demands, and owners pay for it in lower nightly rates and constant upkeep.

By the time those design decisions show up in reviews and repair bills, they are expensive to undo.

How We Build

1

Site & Feasibility

We assess the land or property, local rules, and revenue potential, then confirm what is worth building and what it can earn.

2

Design & Plans

We design the home and interiors together, optimizing layout, capacity, and amenities for guests and bookings.

3

Build

We manage permitting, construction, and finishes, keeping the project on scope and on schedule.

4

Furnish & Launch

We stage, photograph, list, and launch the property, or roll straight into managing it for you.

From Land to Launch

Site & Feasibility Assessment

Land review, local short-term-rental rules, and a realistic revenue projection before you commit.

Architectural & Interior Design

Full design of the home and interiors, planned around guest experience and booking performance.

Permitting & Approvals

We navigate permits, codes, and local requirements so the project stays on track.

Construction & Build-Out

Ground-up construction and finishes managed end to end, coordinated across every trade.

STR-Optimized Layout & Durability

Sleeping capacity, flow, and hard-wearing materials chosen for high turnover and long-term value.

Furnishing & Staging

We outfit and style the finished property to a five-star standard, guest-ready down to the details.

Listing, Launch & Handoff

Photography, listing setup, pricing, and channels, then a clean handoff or full management.

Thinking About Building a Rental?

From raw land to a fully operating short-term rental, designed and built to perform.

Our Builds

Where We Build

We develop short-term rentals throughout western Maine's most sought-after vacation destinations, including the Sunday River area.

Newry Bethel Greenwood Gilead Hanover

Frequently Asked Questions

We do both. We can take a project from raw land through a finished, operating rental, or handle a full gut renovation.
We develop short-term rentals in Newry, Bethel, Greenwood, Gilead, Hanover, and the surrounding Sunday River area.
Yes. We manage permitting, codes, and local requirements as part of the project.
We design and build together. That is what makes the finished rental perform, because the layout and interiors are planned around bookings, not added on afterward.
Timelines vary with scope, site, and permitting, but we give you a clear schedule up front and manage the project to it.
Yes. We can furnish, launch, and fully manage the property, so it goes from land to earning without changing teams.

Let's Build Something That Performs

Tell us about your site or project and we'll scope a development plan from design to launch. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.