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Standing Your Cottage Out From the Crowd

The Ontario cottage rental market is highly competitive.  Over the past few years, an abundance of new properties have been listed on the major rental platforms as well as with cottage rental agencies, and most owners go above and beyond... Read more

Where To Find The Best Maple Syrup In Ontario

What’s Canada most known for? Maple Syrup, of course! Since Canada produces approximately 85% of the world’s maple syrup, we ought to know a thing or two about it! What better place to learn all about maple syrup, than from... Read more

5 Small Appliances That Will Wow Your Guests

Do you remember the old days when a cottage rental kitchen was the final resting place for old pots and pans, blunt knives and rusty can openers? Nowadays, guests have loftier expectations and look for well-equipped gourmet kitchens where they... Read more

Algonquin Fine Foods

The village of Magnetawan sits on the Magnetawan River and boasts over 40 miles of boating in a stunning area of waterways, forests and winding roads. Historic locks separate beautiful Lake Cecebe and Ahmic Lake where you’ll find spectacular views... Read more

13 Things you should never have in your cottage when you rent it out

Setting a cottage up for rental can be challenging particularly it you use it for your family and have a lot of your own things there. If you use it regularly and go there between guests it’s tough to know... Read more

The Best General Stores in Cottage Country

No trip to cottage country is complete without a visit to a country store. These unique shops where you can buy anything from fresh fiddleheads (in season) to cosy cashmere sweaters and moccasins; smoked fish and maple syrup to geocaching... Read more

Renting Out Your Cottage – Tips For Success

We’re often asked by new cottage rental owners what they have to do to maximise occupancy, build a good repeat market and create good income.  So, we looked at our most successful rentals and – the ones that are solidly... Read more

The Insider’s Guide to Finding An Ontario Cottage Rental this Summer

Are you thinking of an Ontario cottage rental for your vacation this summer? If so, you probably dream of fun and games on the water, lazing on the dock with that book you’ve been dying to read, balmy evenings spent... Read more

7 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Cottage Rental Direct in 2022

Taking a cottage rental vacation in Ontario is something thousands of groups do every year, but it’s not the easiest task to find just the right one for your family.  Just figuring out which location is best is a challenge. ... Read more

The Best Skunk Spray Remedy For Your Dog

There’s a good chance your dog will encounter some wildlife on your cottage vacation and a fair likelihood that one of those critters may be a skunk.  When your dog is sprayed by a skunk, the smell is foul and... Read more