In 2022, we joined the Cottage Vacations team with a new vision: to extend that legacy beyond rentals and help cottage-goers become cottage owners. By launching Cottage Vacations Real Estate, we’ve built a full-service brokerage that combines decades of rental expertise with modern real estate strategy—giving families a seamless way to rent, buy, and invest in Ontario’s cottage country.

We combine nuanced strategy, modern tech, and comprehensive transaction support into one seamless real estate experience.

Having managed luxury cottage rentals for 20+ years, specializing in quality waterfront properties in Muskoka and beyond, Jay and Tyler launched Cottage Vacations Real Estate to be a one-stop-shop for buyers and sellers looking for trusted representation.

Whether buying the perfect second home, the right investment or selling an inherited or long-held property, we help families build generational wealth while making your cottage dreams come true.

We’ve turned a legacy independent company into a modern, full-service platform offering clients access to cottage country’s best homes and rental properties across price points, end-to-end property management, and real estate services—all under one roof.

 

Educating You On Your Cottage Ownership Journey

After managing hundreds of rental properties across Cottage Country in Ontario, we’ve gained the local knowledge, market expertise, expansive network, and proprietary market data to help you make the most informed real estate decisions when buying your own cottage or selling your property.

Using critical insights drawn from our real-world rental market data and experiences, we can construct projections, validate estimations, and create a financial roadmap tailored to you.

We help buyers leverage rental income to supplement affordability and help bootstrap the way to cottage ownership, while sellers benefit from our nuanced strategy for positioning and marketing their cottage. Our clients also get access to our extensive database of potential renters, buyers, and sellers, and local professionals to streamline the entire process.

"This company is an example of the way businesses should operate.

Can't say enough of the professionalism from Cottage Vacations. They went far and beyond service to the client."

- Carlo T. | See All Reviews

“The company owners are very involved in every step, and exceptional to work with.

They care about the cottages they represent and go the extra step to make sure the owner is prepared to make the cottage renters experience a great one.”

- B. R. | See All Reviews

“Incredibly impressed with their professionalism and excellent customer service.

The entire team was amazingly helpful and knowledgeable. They make things easy and stress-free!”

- Valerie Weiss | See All Reviews

“Professional and an absolute pleasure to work with.

They're responsive, provide solid advice and instil confidence that we made the right choice. We appreciate their due diligence.”

- Antonella DiGiovanni | See All Reviews

“Incredibly responsive and professional.

They have never let us down.”

- Allison Pawliw | See All Reviews

“I have been renting my property with Cottage Vacations for 3 years.

They screen guests to ensure our requirements are met and we've never had a problem. The team communicates clearly and responds promptly. Their marketing ensures our cottage is fully booked every season.”

- Marion Reidel | See All Reviews

Be Sure About Your New Cottage: Try Before You Buy

Renting a cottage? Planning to buy one soon? We’ll reimburse up to 100% of your rental cost if you purchase a home within 2 years with a CVRE agent. Click below to learn more about how we make buying a cottage easy through our program.

What Our Clients Say

Hear from buyers and sellers throughout Ontario’s cottage country to learn what it’s like to work with our market experts.