Ontario Cottage Tips for Owners and Buyers
Practical advice for owning, buying and running a cottage in Ontario. Whether you’re closing up for winter, weighing your first cottage purchase or hiring a contractor for the dock, these articles cover the questions Ontario cottage owners actually face: hidden costs, seasonal opening and closing, contractor scams, renting and selling. For the complete picture, including septic systems and wells, shore road allowances, permits, insurance, taxes and passing on the family cottage, see The Ontario Cottage Owner’s Handbook, a 140-page guide with printable checklists.
Shore Road Allowance
From The Ontario Cottage Owner's Handbook. This article is adapted from our 140-page guide to buying, owning and...
Cottage Owner Scams
From The Ontario Cottage Owner's Handbook. This article is adapted from our 140-page guide to buying, owning and...
Cottage Winter Checklist
From The Ontario Cottage Owner's Handbook. This article is adapted from our 140-page guide to buying, owning and...
Leaving Your Cottage Empty for the Winter
From The Ontario Cottage Owner's Handbook. This article is adapted from our 140-page guide to buying, owning and...
How Ontario Cottage Contractor Scams Work (And How to Spot Them Before You Get Burned)
The Oldest Tricks in the Trades — Still Working on Cottage Owners Every Season Every spring, thousands of Ontario...
Hidden Costs of Buying a Cottage in Ontario
What They Don't Tell You Until After You Sign You've found it. The dock, the view, the fire pit. You've run the...
How to Close a Cottage
Smart Tips for Seasonal Closures Closing your cottage for the season is key to protecting it from weather damage....
Important Cottage Questions
Smart Questions for a Better Rental Experience Renting a cottage sounds simple, but asking the right questions before...
Essential Advice for Cottage Renters
Make your getaway stress-free Renting a cottage can be a wonderful escape — but a few smart moves before and during...
Smart Tips for Cottage Owners
Simple ways to protect your investment Owning a cottage is a dream — but keeping it safe, maintained, and valuable...
What to Ask Before Renting a Cottage
Smart Questions for a Better Rental Experience Renting a cottage sounds simple, but asking the right questions before...
Hidden Costs of Cottage Ownership You Should Know
Plan Ahead and Avoid Surprises Owning a cottage is exciting, but there are hidden costs many buyers don't consider....