Our Ontario's Highlands Tourism Interview: 'Passion Breeds Success: How a Lanark Couple Built a Top 1% Airbnb Business'
- closscrossing
- Mar 12
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 26
"What began as a simple idea during a stay at an Airbnb out west has grown into a thriving business for Alison and James, owners of Closs Crossing in Lanark County. Their success is rooted in passion, persistence, and a belief that it’s the little things—like a warm welcome and a slice of homemade cake—that leave the biggest impression.
Inspired by their B.C. host’s laid-back lifestyle and genuine hospitality, the couple returned home wondering how they could create a similar experience. With James’s carpentry skills, Alison’s love for interior design, and her background in marketing, they decided to take a chance and dive into the short-term rental market."

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