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Birch HollowRentals

Meet the team

The people behind your stay

Birch Hollow is run by Emily and Austin Kidder. When you book with us, these are the people getting the house ready and answering your messages.

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Emily Kidder

I discovered my passion for short-term rentals the same way many great hosts do: by opening my own home. What started as a simple way to welcome travelers quickly grew into something much more meaningful. I found myself energized by all of it: preparing a space with intention, communicating with guests, solving problems, and creating experiences that made people feel genuinely cared for.

Before stepping into the world of hosting, I spent seven years as an operations manager. I learned how to juggle details, anticipate needs, and keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Today I bring that same dedication to every guest who walks through our doors. I believe a great stay is built on trust, communication, and thoughtful hospitality, and I treat every guest as if they were staying in my own home.

Portrait of Austin Kidder

Austin Kidder

My entrepreneurial journey started early. In my early teens I launched a dog toy business and spent my weekends selling products throughout New England. That taught me how to build trust with customers and deliver consistent quality, lessons that still guide my work today.

My professional background is in manufacturing, which shaped me into a thoughtful, resourceful problem solver. I approach every home with an eye for detail and a commitment to fixing small things before they turn into big ones.

For our guests, that means homes that are safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Whether I'm improving how a house works or making sure everything is ready before you arrive, I want your stay to be seamless.