Building the South Coast’s Most Beautiful Airbnb Stay: With the Help of Local Tradies

In this episode, we sit down with Mel Horner, the creative force behind Uma on Werri, a breath-taking seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom Airbnb nestled on the South Coast of NSW.Mel shares her inspiring journey from PR professional to property host, and how she turned a knockdown rebuild into one of the most beautiful (and functional) stays in the region. From designing with intention to managing it all remotely from Singapore, Mel talks openly about the challenges and joys of hosting. Plus how local trades and community connections made all the difference.We chat about: -What it really takes to start and run a successful Airbnb -How Mel found and worked with local tradies to bring her vision to life -Why colour, comfort, and calm were at the heart of her design -The platforms, tools, and Facebook groups that helped her succeed -Her top tips for any tradie wife dreaming of launching their own stayTo learn more about Uma on Werrie, visit: https://www.umaonwerri.com/**This episode is proudly sponsored by TradieWives Business+. Find more information here https://members.tradiewives.com.au/tradiewives-business-plus/#To find out more, visit www.tradiewives.com.au or connect with us on Instagram @tradiewives