Category Archives: Cottage Life

Cottage Life Show 2025

If you own a Waterfront Cottage in Muskoka or plan on buying one, this is the place to go and see everything cottage!  From docks, to cottage furnishings, appliances, Muskoka chairs, landscaping, contractors, water toys and more.  Just too many to mention and you will find lots of ideas for […]

Buying a cottage this year as a rental property? Things to consider.

From 2020 to the end of 2022, Short Term Rentals (STRs) were in very high demand and we saw a lot of cottages purchased for that purpose.  Along with the elevated number of STRs came a number of issues and complaints from property owners, which has forced many townships to […]

🛠️ DIY vs. Professional Upgrades: Which is the Best Choice for Your Investment Property

Weighing the Pros and Cons of DIY Upgrades to Your Investment Property Investment properties can be a lucrative venture, but often require upgrades to maximize returns. While professional services are commonly used, many owners consider do-it-yourself (DIY) upgrades as a cost-effective alternative. However, is DIY always the best choice? Pros […]

Buying a Cottage in Muskoka

Muskoka is a popular cottage country destination, known for its picturesque landscapes, its many beautiful lakes, and vibrant local culture. For many people, owning a cottage in Muskoka is a dream come true. If you’re considering purchasing a cottage in this idyllic region, here are a few things to keep […]

Muskoka Life – Woody Woodpecker

Can I rent out my cottage?

Are you planning on buying a property as a short term rental or for personal use and renting it out on occasion to help with expenses?   Do Your Homework!!   There are some areas that don’t allow rentals at all unless your cottage is zoned commercial and others that allow rentals […]

Is the makeup you’re wearing an issue at the Cottage?

Who would have thought that your waterproof mascara and makeup could be a problem for our lakes and drinking water quality?  Well read this Cottage Life article and get the scoop.  Our lakes and drinking water are highly susceptive to contaminants and we should be doing whatever we can to […]

Do You Have A Muskoka Lakefront Cottage To Sell?

Well here we are coming into Spring.  The weather is warming up nicely and people are looking for cottages.  Last year we had record low inventory of cottages for sale and we are still hoping to see more listings hit the market in the next few months.  Sooo… many buyers […]

Selling Your Muskoka Cottage?

Our Muskoka cottage market is busy this spring with lots of people looking to buy a place on the water and get away from the city to relax and destress.  Do you own a Cottage?  Are you considering Selling?   Please contact me if you have any questions about listing a cottage […]

Port Carling Winterfest 2020 February 7th, 8th & 9th

Muskoka Winter Fun at the Hub of the Lakes, Port Carling.  Winterfest 2020, be sure to attend this weekend of enjoyment.   https://www.portcarlingwinterfest.ca/    

Fire & Ice Nights at Arrowhead Ice SkatingTrail 2020

What a great experience and lots of fun for the whole family at Arrowhead Parks Ice Skating Trail 2020.  If you are looking for something to do this winter, this is definitely worth it!  Great fun on a Muskoka Winter’s Evening.   Arrowhead Ice Skating Trail Fire & Ice Nights

Fire & Ice Festival

Happy New Year Everyone! 2019 Was a very interesting year and I have to say I am looking forward to a great year in 2020. Have you ever been to the Fire & Ice Festival in Bracebridge?  If you haven’t it is definitely one to bring the family out to […]

Winter is Coming

Well it’s that time of year again.  The Muskoka Colors this Fall were beautiful and have lasted well into October but the are quickly falling to the ground and Winter is just around the corner.  Here are the Top Ten Winter Activities from ‘Discover Muskoka’.  So many great ways to […]

32 Things to do this Summer in Muskoka!

30+ Things To Do This Summer in Muskoka!

Muskoka Mayor Phil Harding Explains the Flooding in Muskoka

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Low Waterfront Inventory

Do you have a cottage you are considering selling?   If so, this might be the time to consider having a realtor view your waterfront property and give you an idea of it’s market value.  Inventory in the Muskoka cottage market is low at the moment, and Buyers are anxiously waiting.  […]

Muskoka Cottage Country Beauty

Well Spring has finally arrived in Muskoka and I am sure glad winter is finally over.  This winter was brutally cold and long.  The cottage market has been slow starting this year.  The snow stayed so long that access to many properties was difficult until this last couple of days […]

Waiting For Spring In Cottage Country

It’s certainly felt like a long winter in Muskoka this year, it must have been all that bone chilling cold and the lack of sunshine that made it feel that way.  We have had a few beautiful sunny days lately and we are seeing more activity now.  A few more […]

Happy New Year From Cottage Country!

Wishing you all a Very Happy New Year in 2018! There aren’t too many cottages on the market right now, but once we get to the end of January and February you will see new listings for lakefront and riverfront cottages come on,  getting ready for the Spring Market.  Keep […]

Fall in Muskoka’s Cottage Country

This year the weather in cottage country has been the summer we missed this season.  Thanksgiving weekend was shirt sleeve weather overlooking the lake at midnight and this coming weekend in late October another summer like weekend.  Cottage owners are still enjoying the warmth and beauty of Fall in Muskoka.  […]

Fall In Muskoka Cottage Country

Summer in Muskoka is over and Fall is here, but this week it feels like summer.  The leaves are starting to change color and the days are getting shorter, but this is one of the prettiest seasons in Muskoka and perfect for buying or selling a cottage property.  Enjoy a […]

Selling Your Cottage This Spring?

Well winter is almost over and we have had over the average amount of snow as of early February.  This warm weather and rain has taken a lot of the snow down, but there is still a fair bit to go yet.  I have already had a number of inquiries from […]

Cottage Life in the Fall

Well it was a gorgeous summer and you couldn’t have asked for better weather to enjoy vacation time at a lakefront cottage in Muskoka.  We are always sad to see another great summer come and go but fall and winter are also spectacular seasons to enjoy. The towns enjoyed a busy […]

Summer at the Cottage

The fabulous summer weather has arrived in Muskoka Cottage Country.  In this heat what better place than to spend your days at the cottage on the lake.  With interest rates at an all time low, now is a great time to buy that family cottage in Muskoka.  There are many […]