What we do
We handle the recurring essentials, the seasonal work, the small repairs, and the coordination of everything else. One relationship, one point of contact, one team that knows your cottage.
The two that matter most
A proper closing is what stands between your cottage and a burst pipe in January. A proper opening is arriving to a place that’s ready for the season. We follow a documented, step-by-step procedure built specifically for your property — and we send you photos and a report when it’s done.
Every property we look after gets its own Property Playbook — a documented guide to your cottage’s systems, shutoffs, procedures, and quirks.
Closing up for the season? Our Fall Shutdown handles the whole thing — closing, dock removal, and boat haul-out & storage — in one call.
We open or close your cottage start to finish, following your property’s own documented procedure. You just arrive to a place that’s ready — or leave knowing it’s secure for winter.
Prefer to stay hands-on? We work alongside you — we do the heavy and technical parts, you direct — and we document your cottage’s quirks straight from you as we go.
The annual loop
They’re not seasonal limits — they’re the two doors that let us care for your cottage the whole year through.
Water on, dock in, winter damage checked, and everything guest-ready for the season.
Arrive to a cottage that’s open, clean, and waiting. Repairs and projects handled between your visits.
Water drained, dock out, everything secured for winter — done right, so nothing freezes.
While it sits empty we check on it — after every storm, through the coldest months — and send you photos.
Ongoing care
Regular walk-throughs while you’re away, with a photo report every time.
Documented checks on your empty cottage — the record many insurers require.
Alarm tripped or cameras down? We go, look, and tell you what’s really happening — with photos.
Installation, removal, inspection, and minor repairs.
The fence, the deck board, the sticking door, weather stripping, light carpentry.
Winter debris and fallen limbs, leaf raking, and brush cut back along the laneway in.
Decks, siding, walkways, and docks brought back to life.
We meet contractors and wait for deliveries, so you don’t lose a day of your visit to it.
We check on your place when weather hits, and coordinate what’s needed.
Concierge & Arrival-Ready
Coming up for a week or two? We’ll open it, clean it, stock the fridge, and get the dock out and the boat in the water before you arrive — then handle the chores while you’re here, so your time is spent on the water, not on a ladder. Renting your place? We keep it guest-ready between stays.
One phone call
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, a tree down after a storm — you don’t have to find the right trade, vet them, or chase them. We coordinate trusted local professionals, stay involved, and confirm the work was done right. One phone call, one relationship.
Protect your coverage
Many insurance policies require regular checks on an unoccupied property — often weekly — and documented proof if you ever need to make a claim. Every visit we make is timestamped, photographed, and written up. Peace of mind for you, and exactly the record your insurer is looking for.
Requirements vary by policy — we’re glad to speak with your broker.
Areas we serve
From the villages to the island cottages only reachable by water — we cover the lakes around Newboro, Westport, and Portland.
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Get started
That’s what the Property Assessment is for. We’ll visit, document what matters, and give you honest recommendations — no pressure, no obligation.