All-Season Cottage Rentals Blog

We've learned more than we ever wanted to know about mice over the years?mice can squeeze through holes the size of a pencil?mice reproduce prolifically?mice like to nest in wood piles. Mice are a fact of life in cottage country.  We don't tend to get a mouse in the cottage in the summer but with renters coming and going, with doors being left open, it's possible that you may discover a mouse when at your cottage rental in Haliburton?

What do you do?  A mouse in the cottage can be easily…

Haliburton cottages are vulnerable to extreme weather, power loss, faulty heating and leaky pipes. I did a little research to what alternatives were available to save you the expense of hiring someone to check your cottage on a regular basis. I discovered some interesting information that I'd like to share with you about Haliburton…

Does your insurer acknowledge rental coverage is included? Renting the Haliburton family cottage is an effective way to help defray the increasing costs of cottage ownership but renting the cottage does not come without risk.  The renter and his or her guest might be injured.  Water, smoke or fire losses may result in damage to the cottage.  Accidents do happen, be protected, be insured.

The traditional cottage policy provides protection for the personal use and occupancy of your cottage.…

Does your cottage basement have problems with condensation during summer hot spells? If so, chances are you have mold.  You are not alone with this problem.  Let me tell you a few facts about mold.

Renter complaints about damp, musty basements have increased the past couple of years. I suspect this is due to the warm, humid weather we've had. My concern is that these conditions are ideal for the growth of black mold- so beware! The presence of black mold can cause serious health issues…

The importance of cottage BBQ's can not be under estimated!

Renters arrive at your cottage with a vision of how their week is going to unfold. Waterfront activities are at the top of their list. They have studied the pictures of your waterfront, anticipating what they need to bring to maximize their pleasure. Their waterfront…

Tragedy can strike anyone, anywhere, anytime.  Our booking contract has a 'no cancellation' clause so it's important to consider purchasing "cottage rental cancellation insurance" when you apply to rent your Ontario vacation home.

If you don't purchase cottage rental cancellation insurance and need to cancel, we will put your week…

Are you dealing with a legitimate rental agency?  Ontario Cottage Rental Agencies must be accredited by TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) in order to rent cottages to the public.  TICO has set out a number of rules and regulations to protect you, the consumer…

You have a lot of options when you choose to put your Haliburton area cottage on the rental market.  You can rent it on your own, or you can use one of a number of available rental management services.  So why should you rent  through All-Season Cottage Rentals?

The options may be…

Over the course of the last decade, millions of Canadians rode the real estate wave and now own a cottage in Ontario.  In fact, nearly 40% of all single-family home purchases in the year 2005 were second homes or cottages as opposed to primary residences.  Though many of the homes represented in this…

Would you rather not return to a cramped, impersonal hotel room after a day of vacation fun?  There are so many reasons to choose an Ontario vacation rental for accommodation, there's no need to fumble with a keycard ever again.

#1 - More bang…