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Haliburton Boat Launches

This is a base list of boat launches across the Haliburton area. We’re adding new ones as we hear of them. Some are free to launch, others will charge a put-in/take-out fee. Prices vary. Basshaunt Lake Basshaunt Lake Rd Beech... Read more

How Covid Has Changed The Rental Experience

It’s been a roller-coaster time in the Ontario cottage rental market since the pandemic began. From wondering whether there would be a summer in 2020 at all, to experiencing massive demand after rentals opened up on June 5th showed itself... Read more

Renting in the Fall – Important Information

While we mostly think of cottages as summer vacation spots, they can be magical in the fall.  The summer crowds are back in the city; the pace is slower and there’s very few bugs, which is a huge bonus.  Add... Read more

Why Wifi Is A Deal-Breaker

Wifi is now the most in-demand criteria with guests who want to rent a cottage at any time of the year. ‘What’s the Wifi password’ is probably the first words said when they arrive. Not that many years ago, the... Read more

Selecting a Rental Management Agency

Although managing your own vacation rental can be rewarding and arguably, economical, it is very time-consuming and demands a high degree of attention to detail for it to be successful. This is where rental management companies can offer a great... Read more

Top Features to Attract More 5 Star Reviews

When there are thousands of properties available for rent, it’s a tough task to rise above the rest and offer something that’s uniquely desirable. While you can’t do anything about location, you have a free rein to create a stunningly... Read more

What pet-friendly really means?

Are you pet friendly?  Or, are you pet tolerant?  Or, do you begrudgingly accept a small, non-shedding, hypo-allergenic dog that doesn’t bark, never climbs on furniture, and then charge a fee for it?  As a pet owner, my view on... Read more

Ontario farmers market produce

Farmers’ Markets

Who doesn’t love a farmers’ market with a colourful array of local produce, or coming around the corner of a country road to find a roadside stand selling fresh blueberry pies?  You’ll feel great when you prepare the food you... Read more

Driving Safely

Picking up your rental vehicle The majority of hire vehicles have automatic transmission and it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the car’s controls, switches, etc, and adjust your seat and mirror positions. This is because about a minute... Read more

vegetables at a farmer's market

Shopping

Currency There is little need to take a lot of traveller’s cheques as there are cash points at almost all banks, supermarkets and Malls that are accessible 24-hours a day and accept most cash cards. Major credit cards (MasterCard, VISA,... Read more