At Rocky Ledge Estates (RLE), we’ve been observing global changes—and, too often, they’re for the worse. In a recent article, The Slatest (March 31, 2025) shed light on the increasingly vocal grievance of employees about wealthy bosses and their excessive lifestyles. Despite the hard times many of us are going through, the 1% keeps partying like it’s 1999 (or, in this case, 2025), as this image of us at RLE in 2025 starkly contrasts with the lavish lifestyle of our bosses—who, as the article points out, may engage in Antarctic cruises while we engage in nothing of the sort. It’s a reminder of the disconnect between us and them—something we're here to help bridge.
Our vision at RLE is straightforward, yet revolutionary: grant the type of getaways that the "bosses" savor to the laboring families at prices they can afford. We're not just erecting Private Resort Homes (PRHs); we're creating a bridge to nostalgia, joy, connection, and perceived value that we hope will last through the generations. Here's why Rocky Ledge Estates is the answer to the working-class family's vacation prayer, and why it seems a win-win-win for all
Vacations Like the Boss—Without the Price Tag
The Slatest article presented a vivid depiction of executives taking it easy in nature, convening remote meetings from their homes away from home with stone fireplaces and sharing family vacation photos at sea while their employees are fighting fires. At RLE, we believe you shouldn't have to be a part of the 1 percent to have such experiences. Our purpose-built Private Resort Homes, or PRHs, are located near Burney Falls—long declared the 8th Wonder of the World by everyone from Theodore Roosevelt (who said it in 1909) to RLE staffers today.
Here’s the game-changer: when four or more families split the cost, each pays just $250 per night for a week-long stay. Compare that to the average short-term rental (STR), often a cramped 3-bedroom, 2-bath on a city lot, costing $309 per night—plus a $350 cleaning fee, 10% occupancy tax, insurance, and other fees. In those STRs, only one couple gets a king bed, while others share a hall bath or sleep on hide-a-beds. At RLE, every couple enjoys a king suite with a private bathroom, and kids have bunk bed suites with their own baths, too. The shared 1,500 sq/ft courtyard—complete with a firepit, spa, and BBQ—ensures privacy with soundproof walls, so your laughter doesn’t disturb the neighbors. It’s luxury, space, and value, all in one.
A Win-Win-Win Model
Our model benefits everyone:
For Guests: At $250 per night per family (for four or more), you’re getting a 6-bedroom, 6-bath estate that sleeps up to 16, with room for pets, bikes, boats, and horses. It’s a fraction of the cost of traditional STRs, with far more amenities and space.
For RLE: Each night per PRH costs $1,000, or $7,000 for a week. Given that we have eight properties, and in keeping with our focus on value that ensures high occupancy—essentially, we’re booked all four seasons—we’re also going after larger groups. That’s our Event Center, which is for corporate events, weddings, and gatherings of up to 128 guests, with catering under a separate agreement. Five-star reviews are our commitment to a standard of excellence. If we get them, we think we’ll be able to book the property again and again. We need only 384 bookings to create $2,688,000 income first year.
For the Northern California Community: By managing and building locally, we generate local employment and keep local profits.
Our construction company, led by Uncle Lucky Larry, saves 20-30% because we hire experts as employees, not subcontractors, and we continue to build for other local homeowners.
Smart Management, Maximum Profits
We use the latest AI technology, harnessed in our Hostaway SaaS product, to manage rentals, handle marketing, even payment collection, and guest communications—in other words, everything it takes to get from booking to the five-star review. That keeps our overhead low, especially when you compare us to any algorithm-driven vacation rental platform, to "real" resorts, or to timeshare clubs with their high fees and rules designed to make sure you never stay in your own timeshare (unless it’s in the off-season)!
Why Choose RLE Over Fractional Ownership or Resort Clubs?
Shared ownership in private resorts often entails large buy-in costs, annual fees, and limited flexibility. With RLE, you’re not just acquiring a timeshare; you’re investing in a legacy. That means you are:
A 50/50 Limited Partner with my family in a business that:
- Generates quarterly K-1 distributions to you (and your family) as a Limited Partner for passive income.
- Provides complimentary vacations at RLE and traded travel globally.
- Guarantees uninterrupted possession across generations, without obligation to pay taxes, go through probate, or make changes to titles.
Inflation-adjusted rent for the working middle class, plus corporate clients who book online.
The Slatest article revealed just how out of touch some executives are. But at RLE, we’re in touch with what families want: affordable luxury, deep connections, and a legacy that lasts. Why be part of a mixed-use development where return on investment trumps all but the most superficial touches of personalization? Why settle for an STR that’s full of vacationers or a resort club that costs as much to own as it does to run? Why not be part of a shared-ownership club that puts the community in “communiqué” while also generating wealth for members and their next of kin?
Join Our Vision
One family needs to join ours in this 50/50 LP. Together, we’ll make a place where working-class folks can take vacations like the elite; where team-building events and weddings can flourish; and where our heirs can find a thriving business in the vacation rental space. If we build it, they will come—your loved ones, their loved ones, and generations beyond.