Having a rental property in your Halburton neighbourhood has transitioned from a rare occurrence to common practice. As the popularity of Haliburton cottage rentals increase, so do the problems associated with cottage rentals.
I have been a cottage rental agent in Ontario for twenty years. Experience…
If you plan to go boating at your Haliburton cottage rental, here are some tips on boating etiquette.
1. When passing other boats, slow your boat down and give them as much room as possible. Be mindful of the wake your boat creates and don't swamp other boats.
2. Stay at least 100 ' away from the shoreline unless you are going very slowly and not…
Cottage rentals and cottage neighbours can happily co-exist if extra care is taken during the booking process. Here are four simple steps All-Season Cottage Rentals take to help ensure a happy neighbour-renter relationship.
1) Screen your cottage renters. We can control the use of your cottage by carefully screening cottage renters. …
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…
