Hacienda Hideaway Final Tour
The final Before + After Tour of the Hacienda Hideaway: a modern Mediterranean DIY vacation rental in Tampa, Florida.
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When we signed the closing papers on this property back in April 2021, we could not have imagined it would take us more than 2 ½ years to complete or that we'd double our estimated budget.
It has been our biggest renovation to date, full of setbacks and challenges, but also some very proud moments and personal highs. We have grown as designers/DIYers and learned valuable lessons we will carry forth into future projects.
It is with great joy and relief that I can finally share the full house tour with you today. Join me for the video tour below!
And here is one last look at the Before + After of each room:
Dining Room
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Living Room
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Kitchen
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Primary Bedroom
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Mediterranean Bathroom
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Mediterranean Bedroom
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Minimalist Bathroom
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Moroccan Bedroom
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Moroccan Bathroom
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Bunk Room
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Laundry Room
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Backyard
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I am curious to know—what was your favorite Before + After or DIY project from this house? Cast your vote below!
It is hard to pick favorites, but for me, I am still genuinely proud of the backyard transformation. That space was certainly the most challenging, costly and took two years to complete, but it will be enjoyed year round here in Florida and I would say it was worth the investment.
How much did this all cost?
We have been keeping track of our expenses throughout this process, and as it turns out, renovating a house is not cheap 😅 Even with Lucas doing most of the work himself, carefully sourcing budget-conscious materials, and sponsored items… our grand total came in at ~$236k. Labor made up $95k of that, with $141k spent on building materials, furnishings, etc. And as you may recall, the backyard makeover alone cost $105k!
Now keep in mind, this includes fully furnishing and stocking an entire 4 bed/3 bath house for a higher end vacation rental, which takes up a good portion of that budget.
I hope you've enjoyed following our journey over the last 2+ years and have gained inspiration for your own home projects. if you are looking for sources from any room, you can always find them on my Hacienda Hideaway Sources page. If you'd like to book a stay, you can find the listing here on AirBnb.
In next week's post, I'll be recapping the most memorable moments of 2023 along with some exciting news for the new year. Cheers to good things ahead!
