Water activities and boating are a huge part of summer fun in Haliburton County, especially at the cottage! But taking precautions should be an integral part of the process to keep everyone safe and avoid tragic accidents. Those who are new to cottage rentals in Haliburton, and who have never partaken in water activities before, may be unsure how to keep safe.
DO always make sure you…
Dogs love being included in the family vacation when you rent a cottage just as much as the rest of the family. Playing in the lake, taking exciting walks in the forest with all the wonderful new smells and relaxing at the end of the day surrounded by family all contribute to your pet's positive cottage vacation experience. But just because you've escaped the daily grind, doesn't mean…
When renting a cottage in Ontario, it is traditional to bring your own sheets, pillow cases, towels, dish cloths and tea towels. In addition, you are expected to bring anything you will consume. This would include non-perishable products such as paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, soap, and dish detergent. Most Haliburton cottage rentals are also used frequently by their owners so you'll find…
Haliburton cottage owners are facing challenges if they need to sell. It can take time to find the right buyer for your property, sometimes years. Many cottage owners in Haliburton are turning to rentals as an alternative. If you have tried selling your cottage without success, or are not prepared to lower your asking price and want…
It is All-Season Cottage Rentals' policy and our obligation to cottage owners to require all cottage renters to provide proof of personal liability insurance. This is a coverage that is included in all home, condo or apartment insurance packages. As negligence or willful damages are not covered by our Accidental Damage Protection Plan, the furnishing of proof of insurance allows the cottage owner's insurance company to accept any additional risk of allowing your tenancy. When occupying a cottage…
There is no cable TV in cottage country. The only way to receive TV reception in the Haliburton Highlands is to have a satellite dish connected to the television. Let me say this again, without a satellite dish there is no TV reception in the Haliburton Highlands.
Remember when you were…
Families renting cottages in the Haliburton Highlands sometimes worry about what to do if they see a bear. Bear sightings are not common but they do happen on occasion, typically when food or garbage has been left outside the cottage. In order to avoid being visited by a bear, it is of the utmost importance that you follow the instructions…
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…
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…
