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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.
we bought an a-frame in northern michigan! (needs a lot of work.)
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:
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// OUR WEBSITE + SOCIAL
Website: www.northofnowhere.co
Instagram: northofnowhere.co
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@northofnowhere.co
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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
We recently purchased a charming 1970s A-frame in Northern Michigan, and we invite you to join us on the renovation adventure of a lifetime. Despite the challenges ahead, we're excited to unlock the full potential of this unique property.
Our journey took an unexpected turn when we discovered the A-frame. Initially, we planned to build one, but fate led us to this hidden gem instead. From the striking vaulted ceiling that adds a spacious charm to the original bathroom with its vintage fixtures, every corner of this property has a story waiting to be retold.
Nestled beside the serene Finch Creek, which adds a moat-like charm to our A-frame, this property offers both privacy and the quintessential Northern Michigan experience.
With spring approaching and a new addition to our family on the way, we're more excited than ever to transform this into a one-of-a-kind A-frame Airbnb in Michigan
// CHAPTERS
00:00 - we bought an a-frame
2:45 - interior tour
5:35 - the feature we fell in love with
9:30 - subscribe to see future videos!
// ABOUT US
We are Hunter and Derrik - a married couple from Michigan building a collection of cabins in one of our favorite spot on earth. Join us as we document the highs, the lows and everything in between throughout the process as we try to build one of the top airbnbs in Michigan! We also travel to other unique vacation and off-grid getaways around the world from time to time.
#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 TH-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
We recently purchased a charming 1970s A-frame in Northern Michigan, and we invite you to join us on the renovation adventure of a lifetime. Despite the challenges ahead, we're excited to unlock the full potential of this unique property.
Our journey took an unexpected turn when we discovered the A-frame. Initially, we planned to build one, but fate led us to this hidden gem instead. From the striking vaulted ceiling that adds a spacious charm to the original bathroom with its vintage fixtures, every corner of this property has a story waiting to be retold.
Nestled beside the serene Finch Creek, which adds a moat-like charm to our A-frame, this property offers both privacy and the quintessential Northern Michigan experience.
With spring approaching and a new addition to our family on the way, we're more excited than ever to transform this into a one-of-a-kind A-frame Airbnb in Michigan
// CHAPTERS
00:00 - we bought an a-frame
2:45 - interior tour
5:35 - the feature we fell in love with
9:30 - subscribe to see future videos!
// ABOUT US
We are Hunter and Derrik - a married couple from Michigan building a collection of cabins in one of our favorite spot on earth. Join us as we document the highs, the lows and everything in between throughout the process as we try to build one of the top airbnbs in Michigan! We also travel to other unique vacation and off-grid getaways around the world from time to time.
#NorthernMichigan #Airbnb #NorthofNowhere
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we have something to share.
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He was so sissy swatting at that mosquito like a girl throwing a ball!
Americans and their wooden houses 😅 Wait till they hear about BCA or brick 🧱
At 30 sec into video, a shot of a vintage newspaper with a headline that reads, "Stepchildren literally eat like pigs". Lol. . .
I’m a account and I have casually been looking at building my own house for years and the numbers don’t ever add up correctly
Great video and insight. Thanks!
I think you are wrong in so many conclusions. Maybe your architects were a bad choice. Some things might be true, but if you choose to make a boring qube, of course this is the most easy to build, thats why most people just do that. If you want to stand out on social media, maybe there are even more problems to be solved.
This video is pretty dumb. What sort of weird ass niche audience is this for? Who is specifically looking for a video about why an A frame isnt good for Airbnb investment? 😂
I hate that girls voiceeeeee It is so garbageeee Feal bad for the dude even Dislike videooo
Congratulations on the birth of your child. And on your new home. Sounds like you've got a good plan lined up.
thank you!
we bought an a-frame in northern michigan! th-cam.com/video/G5jW4iIGcEs/w-d-xo.html
Environment schemviironment steel, less surface, builder just wanted to put it to ya
was expecting what you should build???? other than an A-frame cabin....what happen???? AirB&B ????
Where can I find the floor plans?
Another way to go is the arch design. I have seen this being done with steel for the arches, and end up with more room than a a frame.
I love A-frames ❤! Especially ones built in the 1960's and 70's!
😂
Congratulations!!! how's the pregnancy going? So excited for you Your family's reaction gave me tears ❤
Awesome tips in this video, thanks for sharing so much and congrats on getting this piece of land
Why were you even considering an a-frame? It makes absolutely no sense for your application and this video isn't useful to anyone except those who are in your exact situation which probably only a small fraction of people considering building one.
You guys were going to spend a fortune on architects rather than just deciding on a plan and building it and getting people to build it. Stick to social media. That's what you know about and nothing about building.
Most people just want to build an A frame to save $ on a good home and you come along whining about your A frame competing with others. lol.
The wells gonna cost almost double on the mountain. If your letting the contractor (builder) hire the subs its definitely gonna cost $$ you did all the leg work y not buy the meterials and hire the subs could save lots and research the meterials zip is high labor and wont be warranted if you dont fallow manufacturer installation
Thanks to all the comments, I saved myself from watching the video.
Thinking of building an A frame in northern Michigan using a kit. Maybe near harbor springs or up by cheboygan to be used as an STR. I know you were going to build and was too expensive. What were builders asking per sqft to build?
300-400 per sqft.
@@NorthofNowhere.just watched your tower cost breakdown video and saw you mentioned $275, but yeah I believe 300 to 400 for up there sounds about right unfortunately. Your A frame house looks great!
Hm... The metal material for the roof (trapeze sheet metal), thickness of.. 0.6mm (with insulation felt) we pay usually around 9 dollars per square meter (10.7639104 square feet), so it comes about less than 1 dollar per square foot. I dont know why over there the materials are so expensive..
We are building a 1400 sq ft aframe in Washington state in the Cascades. Our state building codes are more strict than Michigan (I know because I am from michigan and have built there). We have heavy snow and earthquakes (something Michiganians don't deal with). Our aframe will have a standing seam metal roof, like the one noted in this video. Our build costs are $250 per sq ft. That doesn't include septic ($25k), electricity extension ($20k), final appliances, or the price of land. But it does include the foundation. The costs discussed in this video made me bust out laughing. Getting engineered lumber, roofing, and insulation is not that difficult or all that expensive. R Value requirements also don't require spray foam. We are managing our own project, not using a general contractor, which only doubles costs.
I have fallen in love with A-frames recently. I have started some new designs and have put up my first animation for a simple A-frame sleepout on my channel.
Nice setting for sure.
thanks!
I’ve been looking for an a frame in Michigan for years!! They are hard to find.
good ones are definitely hard to find!
You guys live in a paradise
hard to beat northern michigan!
Makes sense to capitalize on the true character of the A-frame.
Hopefully you bought it to live in and not rent as an air bnb. Air bnb has crippled the upper peninsula for natives and renters thanks to greedy people trying to make fast money.
Glad I found this channel love to support those from Michigan! Hoping your future continues to go well!
thank you so much!
So you are flipping it to rent it? When you tear out that bedroom, to expose the beams, your heat loss will be affected.
yes, it will be a vacation rental.
Without watching the old video….why not build an Aframe??
in northern michigan, we have certain insulation values and code that make it more difficult and expensive nowadays. It used to be a cheaper way to build, but it costs just as much, if not more up here.
Is that an aframe house?
yep!
Some wild colors
I think we counted over 10 different paint colors in the house.
Wow! ❤ Someone 🍀 already snatched this up for Christmas! I cannot believe the transformation- absolutely beautiful. I am looking forward to staying here sometime soon. Glad I found your channels today. My beat friend in high school bought a A frame when she got married- we all loved her place unlike anything we ever knew & she painted like any 19 year old should CRAZY 🤪 so this has A has a warm place in my heart , the creek makes it extra special for sure. Looking forward to catching up on your story and videos.
thank you so much! That means a lot to us. I actually had those dates blocked, but will open them up soon!
I live only 1 hours and 30 min from you
come visit!
I scan northern Michigan real estate and remember that one
There were a few in southeastern Wisconsin when I lived there. They are cute and I'm sure can be made to live in all year round, just not summer homes.
for sure!
I grew up in an A-frame. My parents still live there.
that's awesome!
I'm struggling to find anything wrong with this house. i see nothing that needs to be upgraded or updated. but to each their own.
there wasn't necessarily anything wrong with it, just needed some updating.
Congratulations..I purchase a second home 4 miles southern end of torch lake 2005 remodeled same and keep my boat at SUN LIFE Marina. Welcome to the GEM area of Michigan. I only go to the home May thru September and drain the Pipes for the winter. I can not explain it but the area around Torch Lake is MAGICAL. My Primary residences are TN and ILL a but nothing beats This area for boating peace and Nature . GOD BLESS a you will give your Children something that is hard put into words. The Miracle of TORCH LAKE and pure clean nature. When I lay my head on my pillow at night I feel like I am living in HEAVEN On earth and when you are in a boat anchored near the sandbar reading a book….WOW. My grown daughter loves coming to the TORCH area. It is her happy place…smile
you summed it up perfectly. It truly is a magical place! You bought at a good time! Prices on Torch are absurd now!
Its beautiful!
Nice place. Congratulations!! Good luck with all your plans🤦♂️
thank you!
That’s a nice area, my wife’s grandpa used to live near Central Lake and East Jordan.
we're always in that area too! Hard to beat it up here.
I knew it as Shanty area before I even saw the description. Torchlakegirl here 💙🩵💚
love it! Do you have a place on Torch?
@@NorthofNowhere. we did! My grandparents lived on the east side between clam and Alden. Even had the little drive named after them, Maguire Lane. Sadly, my parents sold after they passed. Biggest mistake of our lives. But I’m so thankful for the 40+ years of memories! I will keep your place in mind, as we still travel up through the summer. And you have done an amazing job on that chalet!! 💙🩵💙🩵
bummer that they sold, but so cool that you still have all of those memories! Prices on Torch have become outrageous lately, but not suprising considering how beautiful the lake is. Thank you for watching and commenting!
My husband & I stayed here a couple years ago. We loved the private upper deck! The house is absolutely stunning inside & out! They really did a great job with the place.
they really did! It's an awesome spot.
Congratulations!!!!! Love it.
thank you!