Real Results for Remarkable Stays
Case Studies
Discover how HiddenGem Media helps vacation rental brands grow their direct bookings, elevate design, and stand out in a competitive market.
Case Study 1
Paradise Pointe
A newly acquired 15-cabin resort, rebuilt as a brand — $2.25M in tracked direct bookings in 16 months.
- $2.25MTracked direct-booking revenue in 16 months
- 30% → 87%Direct-booking split
- 25% → 53%Average occupancy, 2025 → 2026
Case Study 2
FLOHOM
Strong organic reach was already there — the Resort Discovery Funnel turned it into $2.1M direct at an 87% split.
- $2.1MTracked direct-booking revenue in 16 months
- 87%Direct-booking split (81% within the first 3 months)
- 57.2KEmail leads captured
Case Study 3
Starlight Haven
Rural micro-resorts with year-round demand — $1.54M in direct bookings in 12 months at a 12X return on ad spend.
- $1.54MTracked direct-booking revenue in 12 months
- 12XReturn on ad spend, Meta ads
- 78%Direct-booking split
Case Study 4
Asheville River Cabins
From OTA-dependent to 86% direct — $1.22M in tracked direct bookings.
- $1.22MTracked direct-booking revenue in 16 months
- 40% → 86%Direct-booking split (82% by month 8)
- 26.4%Ad opt-in rate (industry benchmark ~10%)
Case Study 5
Stayon30A
Portfolio-scale proof — $4.38M in tracked direct bookings in 8 months.
- $4.38MTracked direct-booking revenue in 8 months
- 68%Direct-booking split
- 7,000Email leads
Case Study 6
Tàberg Falls
Zero brand, zero reviews, six cabins — $101K in tracked direct bookings in month one.
- $101KTracked direct-booking revenue in Month 1 (bookings made Jun 13 – Jul 13, 2026)
- 11XReturn on $9K of Meta ad spend
- ~9%Ad cost as a share of the direct revenue it produced — below any OTA commission
Case Study 7
Evergreen Cabins
0% to 88% direct in 12 months — $726K in tracked direct bookings, and the confidence to expand.
- $726KTracked direct-booking revenue in 18 months
- 0% → 88%Direct-booking split in 12 months
- +26%Average daily rate
Case Study 8
The Cohost Company
Escaping the platform trap — $737K in tracked direct bookings for a multi-property portfolio brand.
- $737KTracked direct-booking revenue in 14 months
- ~8MViews across channels
- 13K → 70.7KFollowers
Own a resort or experiential stay with 10+ units doing $100K/month or more?
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