Rehabing the Cottage on a Budget

So you found it, a one in a million view, a place to retire, the weekend getaway. The land is what you were after, but the waterfront cottage is, shall we say not exactly ‘home sweet home’. You have dreams and plans for the site. You may be planning on tearing it down and building [...]

Renting Your Cottage, A Few More Thoughts

You have decided you are going to rent your cottage out, or your are going to buy a second cottage nearby as an investment. A few suggestions to attract and retain a return clientele of guests. Some simple things go a long way.
Be friendly.  Guests are customers and they like to be welcomed and pampered.
Any [...]

Renting Your Cottage: A Few Thoughts

People looking for a good vacation lakefront cottage to rent would look for the same things you would find appealing.
A lumpy or well worn mattress that is no longer providing you a good nights sleep at your home will not improve by being at the rental cottage. A shower that quickly runs out of hot [...]

Renting your Cottage

Perhaps you are thinking about buying a Michigan cottage and renting it out for a portion of the season or renting it out during the off season to offset some of the expenses.
Before you make any decisions, you should determine the true cost of operation. There are the obvious costs; real estate taxes, utilities, insurance. [...]

Renting a Cottage: What Questions to ask

You’ve made the decision. You are going to rent a cottage for you upcoming vacation. Now it is time to start looking. But, in order to have a relaxing vacation with no unpleasant surprises, you must do your homework and ask a few questions before signing a contract.
The Basic questions:
Address?
Price?
How many bedrooms?
How many bathrooms? Tub [...]

Renting a Cottage

Renting a lakefront cottage is an fun and relaxing way to spend a vacation. A cottage can be more affordable than a motel or hotel and offers more flexibility and privacy.
Michigan cottages come in all shapes, sizes locations, ages and prices. Everything is available from a one room cabin to deluxe year around homes with [...]