Thriveway Stays Newsletter

Edition 15

🎉 Celebrating Accessibility +

🎟️ Your Chance to Stay Free 

, Big news!

We’re doing a giveaway for one FREE night at Thriveway Stays Yosemite for you and up to 9 friends or family. Picture this: a brand new hot tub under the stars, a private pickleball court, a cozy firepit, epic stargazing, and easy access to Yosemite National Park.
Keep reading for your chance to win before August 17th at 11:59pm!

Update #1

🎉 Our First Guest with Access Needs

A few weeks ago, I got a booking request from a mother searching for an accessible vacation home. Her younger daughter uses a walker, and they were thrilled to find a barrier-free space that could make their trip smoother and more inclusive.

I can’t tell you how excited—and honestly, a little nervous—I was. While I’ve invested so much into making the home truly accessible, I hadn’t yet hosted a guest with mobility needs. I wanted them to feel not just accommodated, but welcomed.

They arrived with ease, enjoyed the patio, BBQ, and firepit together—with no one left out. Afterwards, I received this feedback:

“This was our first time renting a home that was ADA, and it was so helpful for our daughter. The accessibility of the hallway bathroom was great!”

That moment made every detail, every dollar, every hour worth it. This is exactly why I do what I do, and I hope it’s the first of many similar stays.

Update #2

🏅 We’re “Becoming rentABLE” Certified!

We’re now officially listed as a Mobility Certified vacation rental on Becoming rentABLE’s database—a trusted resource for accessible short-term stays.

With fewer than 0.1% of vacation rentals offering mobility features, this certification is huge. It means we meet strict requirements like:

• 32”+ entrance door

• 28”+ interior doors

• Step-free entry or portable ramp

• Step-free access to main living areas, bedroom, and bathroom

Many vacation rental owners already have many of these filters such as keyless entry, hard surface flooring, and a handheld shower head. Easy wins can be adding wheelchair access to a microwave, hanging a lowered/tilted mirror, installing comfort height toilets, and swapping out door knobs with lever style door handles. Being pet-friendly is also an accessibility feature!

We are honored to have been featured on their Instagram. Check out the post here! I first connected with Becoming rentABLE’s founder, Lorraine Woodward, over a year ago for advice on making my property truly accessible. She warned me that it wouldn't be easy, but it'd be worth it. She was right.

Next up: Cognitive Certification—which includes features like blackout curtains, non-fluorescent lighting, and scent-free cleaning products.

If you’d like to learn how to get certified for your own property, let me know—I’d love to share what I’ve learned.

Update #3

🎟️ Win a FREE Night Near Yosemite!

To celebrate our accessibility certification and our first summer season, we’re giving away one free night for up to 10 people.

Enjoy:
🏓 A private pickleball court & table games
🔥 A BBQ grill & cozy firepit
🌙 A luxury hot tub under the stars

How to Enter (3 Steps):
1️⃣ Follow @alexyee.ventures and @thrivewaystays on Instagram
2️⃣ Tag a friend who dreams of barrier-free travel
3️⃣ Comment your ideal Yosemite activity on this post

🗓 Entry closes: Aug. 17, 11:59pm PST
🗓 Winner announced: Aug. 31
Valid for bookings before Oct. 31st. T&Cs apply.

Up Next

I’ll be announcing the giveaway winner soon—make sure you’re entered!
And remember, booking directly at thrivewaystays.com saves you money compared to Airbnb or VRBO.

🎁 Use code AMIGOS20 for 20% off your next stay (min. 2 nights, excl. holidays).

And if you’d like to connect and catch up or learn how to make money work for you, please grab some time on my calendar for a 15-min call or DM me on Instagram at @alexyee.ventures.

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