I turned my two-car garage into an Airbnb to afford living in my dream town. I've made $35,000 a year and get to share the area I love.

Briee Della Rocca turned her garage into an Airbnb that made $35,000 in revenue in 2024.

Courtesy of Briee Della Rocca

• Briee Della Rocca wanted to live in Williamstown, Massachusetts, but worried she couldn't afford it.
• When a home came on the market, she decided to get creative to get some income out of it.
• Now her garage makes her five figures a year, and she gets to show off her dream town.

This as-told-to essay is based on conversations with Briee Della Rocca...