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11/02/2026

🏡 BEST FOR: a home base in the Shoals, whether it's a weekend or a month.

A private entrance, a big yard and room for the truck. That's Western Cottage in Florence.

Why it works as a home base:

🛏️ Sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms and 5 beds
🚪 A private entrance and a private living room
📶 Fast WiFi for work, plus a fully stocked kitchen
🚚 A big yard with easy parking for trucks, trailers and multiple cars
🔥 An outdoor fire pit and plenty of yard to spread out
🌙 Room darkening shades for real sleep
📍 About 10 minutes from anywhere in the Shoals
🐾 Pet friendly, and longer stays are welcome

A day there:

7:00. Coffee in the kitchen before the day gets going.
8:30. Out the private entrance, 10 minutes from wherever you need to be in the Shoals.
12:00. A quick lunch back at the house, or a call on the WiFi.
6:00. Everyone back in the living room.
8:00. The fire pit in the yard, with room for everybody. 🔥

Music weekend, work trip or a family visit. It's comfortable, central and easy.

Who do you know visiting the Shoals soon? Tag them. 👇

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11/02/2026

October blew us away! We hosted 127 different groups this month!

Our gross revenue was almost $1000 per reservation!

We finished with 100% of 5⭐️ reviews in cleanliness and communication!
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11/01/2026

🎶🌊 BEST FOR: a music-and-river weekend.

FAME Studios up the road, the river out the back door. That's Keenum Cove in Muscle Shoals.

Why it works for music lovers and river people:

🎶 Minutes from the legendary FAME Recording Studios and the RTJ Golf Trail
🌊 A waterfront farmhouse right on the river
☀️ A sunroom with river views, and a patio swing
🏄 A paddleboard, plus a private boat house
🍖 A BBQ grill and a private garden
🏡 One level, so it's easy for all ages
🛏️ Sleeps 5 across 2 bedrooms and 2 baths
📶 Fast WiFi and a private living room, and longer stays are welcome

A day there:

8:00. Coffee in the sunroom with the river in front of you.
10:00. The paddleboard out on the water.
1:00. A tour of the Muscle Shoals music history nearby.
5:30. Burgers on the BBQ, out on the patio.
7:30. The patio swing at dusk, with a record playing in your head. 🎶

Farmhouse charm, a river view and a very good playlist.

Who's your music-lover friend? Tag them. 👇

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10/31/2026

👶🌿 BEST FOR: a slow country weekend with little ones.

Space to wander, a fireplace for the evenings, and a crib already set up. That's Virgil Valley in Florence.

Why it works for families with babies and toddlers:

👶 A crib and a travel crib are provided
🌿 A creekside ranch on wide open green acreage
🪴 A garden and outdoor seating for easy afternoons
🔥 A cozy indoor fireplace, plus a BBQ grill for outdoor cooking
🛏️ Sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms, with a king, a queen and extra beds
🎲 Board games, and a laptop-friendly workspace if work follows you
🐾 Pet friendly, with free parking on site

A day there:

8:00. A slow breakfast, with no rush to get anywhere.
10:00. A walk through the garden and out onto the acreage.
1:00. Nap time for the little ones, and a quiet porch for everyone else.
5:00. Burgers on the grill.
7:30. Board games by the fireplace. 🔥

Rustic, calm and easy. It's the kind of weekend that resets everyone.

Who needs a slow weekend like this? Tag them. 👇

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10/30/2026

🍳🍳 BEST FOR: two families splitting one big lake house.

Two kitchens. Two sets of mornings. One vacation. That's Shoal Creek Retreat in Florence.

Why it works for two families:

🍳 TWO full kitchens, one on each level
🛏️ Sleeps 10 across 3 bedrooms, with bunk beds for the kids
🚤 A private boathouse, with kayaks included
🔥 A firepit with seating, and sun loungers by the water
📺 Smart TV and WiFi, covered parking and room darkening shades

A day there:

7:30. The early risers start coffee downstairs while the late sleepers have the upper level to themselves.
9:00. Pancakes on one level, eggs on the other.
11:00. Kayaks out on Shoal Creek.
2:00. Sun loungers, and the kids in and out of the bunk room.
5:30. Each family cooks its own dinner, or everyone shares one big table.
8:00. The firepit, with both families together. 🔥

It's the house for the "let's all go" trip that doesn't turn into a traffic jam in the kitchen.

Who would you split this one with? Tag them. 👇

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10/30/2026

Loads of fun to be had everywhere! YOLO! 🎃🌙☀️

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10/29/2026

🎾⛳ BEST FOR: the group that never sits still.

Pickleball in the morning, golf in the afternoon, pool table after dark. That's Shegog Creek Retreat in Muscle Shoals.

Why it works for an active crew:

🎾 A full pickleball court, plus a basketball hoop and a putting green
⛳ RTJ Golf is just 5 minutes away
🎱 A pool table, ping pong and a PS5 for the downtime
🛏️ Sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms, all on one level
🚤 5 minutes to Wilson Lake and the TVA Fleet Harbor boat ramp, with room to park boats, trucks and trailers
🔥 An outdoor firepit with seating beside Shegog Creek

A day there:

7:30. Coffee by the creek.
9:00. Pickleball, and the first trash talk of the weekend.
11:30. A little putting before heading out to RTJ.
4:00. Back for pool table and ping pong.
8:00. Firepit, and the replay of every point. 🔥

It's on 3 acres, and pets up to 35 lbs are welcome. 🐾

Who's the trash talker in your group? Tag them. 👇

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10/29/2026

One of the greatest joys of building FSRP is having my daughters work alongside me and learn the business firsthand.

We toured this condo for sale in Navarre Beach shortly after Hurricane Isaias. Josie was behind the camera working as my videographer, while Lola checked out the amenities, because a seven-year-old has a lot of opinions about what makes a family vacation great too!

I love letting them see what goes into this work: evaluating properties, understanding what guests want, and looking beyond a beautiful view to consider how a property could perform as a short-term rental.

This condo was a no for both girls. It was on the 16th floor, and they couldn’t see past the renovations it needed. Mommy certainly could! But I was evaluating this one for investors, not my personal budget. And I learned something about my own preferences: even with that endless view, the higher floors aren’t for me either.

For those curious about Navarre Beach’s short-term rental market, Airbtics reports approximately 71% occupancy and a $371 average nightly rate for September 2025–August 2026. Active listings increased roughly 30% year over year, so there’s also more competition for those bookings.

Those figures reflect the market before the hurricane and include different property types—not just condos. Evaluating an individual investment means digging into comparable rental performance, renovation costs, HOA fees, insurance, assessments, and the building’s condition.

Whether we’re exploring a new market or checking out another opportunity in an area we already serve, having my girls along to work, learn, and contribute is my favorite part.
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10/28/2026

We have a secret. 🤫

Florence, Alabama is one of the best short-term rental markets in the Shoals, and the numbers are hard to argue with.

Here's what AirDNA shows for Florence:
📊 A market score of 98, which AirDNA rates "Great"
💼 An investability score of 94
🔥 A rental demand score of 84
🏡 242 active listings
📅 51% average occupancy
💵 A $163 average daily rate

And one more thing we're proud of. Among the largest property managers AirDNA lists for Florence, FSRP has the highest average guest rating at 4.97, across 183 reviews. ⭐

That doesn't happen by accident. It comes from small things done right every time: clean homes, quick answers, and guests who feel taken care of from the moment they book.

So the secret is out. Florence is a great place to own a short-term rental, and it's even better when it's managed with care.

If you own a home in Florence or anywhere around the Shoals and you're curious how it could do, let's talk. No pressure, just an honest look.

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Source: AirDNA, Florence, AL market overview.

10/27/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 BEST FOR: the family reunion where everyone actually gets room.

Grandparents, cousins, kids, the whole crew, and nobody feels squeezed. That's The Peninsula on Shoal Creek.

Why it works for a big family:

🛏️ Sleeps 13 across 3 bedrooms and 8 beds, with bunks for the kids
🚿 3 full bathrooms, which makes a bigger difference than anyone expects
🍽️ A full kitchen and a big dining area for feeding a crowd
🌳 A huge, flat grassy lawn with co****le, so everyone has space to play
🏀 A game room with ping pong and basketball for the rainy-day shift
✨ Everything is furnished and ready, so you can focus on each other

A day there:

8:30. The kids take over the co****le set on the lawn.
11:00. Basketball and ping pong in the game room.
1:00. A long lunch around the big dining table.
4:00. The adults on the patio, the kids still running around outside.
8:00. Fire pit, s'mores and sleepy kids. 🔥

Reunions, milestone birthdays, big holiday weekends. This is the house for the "everybody's coming" trip.

Who's the family member who'd plan this one? Tag them. 👇

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