International Women’s Day brings national Airbnb award for Alberta woman
Global News
Recognized for the success of her vacation rental spot, an Alberta woman remains focused on promoting sustainability.
There’s plenty to celebrate this International Women’s Day for one southern Alberta woman. She’s receiving some national recognition for her small business while serving as a strong voice for sustainability.
Both are connected to a tiny house that Jackie Skrypnek designed in her backyard in Cochrane.
“The roof overhangs are measured so that they block the south sun, so it doesn’t overheat in the summer,” Skrypnek said. “In the winter, when the sun is lower, it comes right in and it really warms the place up.”
The focus on environmentally-friendly design continues inside the structure.
“We tried to use natural materials and some of them are reclaimed materials,” Skrypnek said. “The floor is an earthen floor that we made with Medicine Hat clay and sand.”
Skrypnek rents out the tiny house for short-term stays through Airbnb, with the vacation rental service marking International Women’s Day by naming her its top Canadian female host.
“It’s crazy, yeah, I’m super surprised and really happy.”
Airbnb presented the award based on the high number of rave reviews from Skrypnek’s guests.
