Beth and Edgar Veigl have always loved buying, fixing up and selling homes. But it was during the pandemic the couple stumbled on the home that turned their passion into Cullman Vacation Rentals.
“We found it in the most unexpected place: Facebook Marketplace! Edgar is still amazed. Only we would be scrolling Facebook during a global crisis and accidentally end up with a whole house,” Beth laughed. “As we got into the renovation, I found myself getting more and more attached to it. Edgar — who has been building homes and managing long-term rentals since he was 9 — likes to remind me, ‘You never get emotionally attached to a piece of real estate.’ Well… halfway through, I looked at him and said, ‘I just LOVE this house.’ Definitely not what he wanted to hear. He quickly reminded me we don’t keep our renovation homes, and if I wanted to keep this one, it would need to support itself.”
That home, now called “The Cullman Haus,” is the heart of Cullman Vacation Rentals.
Edgar and Beth make a great team. He brings the structure and craftsmanship, and she the creativity and vision.
“I'm always collecting pieces — different styles, eras, textures — and tucking them away for just the right project,” said Beth. “Each property truly ‘speaks’ to me the minute I walk through the door. I absolutely love looking and finding pieces that remind me of my grandmother — things she owned or would have incorporated into her designs. She worked alongside the incredible designer Frank Lincoln, and truly, she’s the reason I fell in love with design in the first place.”
Each home feels warm, personal and “just a tiny bit magical,” she said.
“Sharing Cullman with our guests is honestly one of our favorite parts. We LOVE bragging on this town. From the best little eateries and cozy coffee spots to the cutest boutiques, historic gems, gorgeous parks, hiking trails and festivals — there’s always something fun going on, and we make sure our guests don’t miss it.”
She added, “Here’s the magic of Cullman: people come for a weekend… and then a few of them never leave. Truly. Several of our guests have ended up moving here after experiencing life in this charming little town. We think that says everything.”
Cullman Vacation Rentals’ properties include The Cullman Haus, Sweet Suite Cullman, The Humble Bee Cottage-Cullman, Sweet Tea Cottage-Cullman and Heron Haus Cottage-Cullman.
Asked to pick a favorite, Beth smiled, “It feels a little like choosing a favorite child — but if I had to, it would be The Cullman Haus, our very first home and the one that launched this whole wild, wonderful adventure.”
She said she and Edgar updated the entire home, but preserved every bit of character they could.
The Veigls have two more homes and a couple of Smith Lake properties in the works.
“We’re continuing to dream, design and develop spaces that reflect the charm of Cullman while expanding into experiences that elevate how guests live, work and vacation here,” said Beth. “We love what we do, and we can’t wait for everyone to see what’s coming!”
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