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Creating Unique Guest Experiences in Remote Locations with Lauren Cecil
In this feature, Lauren Cecil shares her passion for Texas and the slice of heaven she calls Rio Bravo Ranch. Nestled close to Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park, Rio Bravo Ranch offers a unique campground experience, Jeep adventures, and more. Learn about Lauren’s journey managing multiple ventures, from her family’s ranch to their recent projects, all while embracing the rugged beauty of West Texas.
Avery: Okay, so you mentioned Hip Camp, and I’ve never used it, but I’m aware of it. So, is that like an Airbnb for campgrounds?
Lauren: It is, and I would be remiss if I said that I didn’t also start out on the Airbnb platform simultaneously, more or less with Hip Camp. Um, Hip Camp is essentially just what you said—it’s for campers, and you can type in regions or specific locations or amenities that you’re looking for in a campground, so that you don’t think you’re ending up at an RV park, and really you get to my campground, and you’re like, ‘Oh wow, there’s an outdoor shower and no electricity.’ So, um, it’s a great platform. Since then, I have, uh, I’m still on Camp, Airbnb, Vrbo, all of that, but then I did eventually create my own website. And so, I have another platform booking software with Nexus, and it thankfully integrates now with Hip Camp, Airbnb, and Vrbo. So, um, yeah, I’ve been really happy with Hip Camp and their customer service and support and all of that. And so, you said…
