Jay Katzeff

President, Realtor®

p: 705.571.3435

e: jay@cottagevacations.com

As the President of Cottage Vacations and co-founder of Cottage Vacations Real Estate, it’s been my focus to modernize the business, build the right team, and implement the systems needed to continuously improve the rental and real estate experiences for our clients in cottage country.

As the President of Cottage Vacations and co-founder of Cottage Vacations Real Estate, it’s been my focus to modernize the business, build the right team, and implement the systems needed to continuously improve the rental and real estate experiences for our clients in cottage country.

Cottage Vacations is one of Ontario’s most recognized names in the cottage rental space. We’ve leveraged that business to create a full-service company catering to buyer, seller, and renter needs in Muskoka and beyond. 

Whether it’s luxury rentals, waterfront homes, property management services, or property sales, we cover the entirety of real estate and rental needs—all in one place, so our clients get a seamless experience and a single resource for life.

"Jay is a real professional in the industry.

He knows vacation properties and we enjoy working with him.”

– Jackie | See All Reviews

“The company owners are very involved in every step of the process

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

“They found the perfect cottage for my family.

They listened to what I wanted and we were beyond thrilled with the place. Furthermore, they were extremely comforting and helpful. They made sure our family was well taken care of.”

– Aviva Koffman | See All Reviews

Today, we’ve built a highly capable team with diverse expertise across rentals, finance, marketing, and real estate operations—all aligned to deliver exceptional service. Every member plays a role in creating a seamless experience for our clients, whether they’re renting, buying, selling, or investing in cottage country.

With the launch of Cottage Vacations Real Estate Brokerage, which Tyler and I co-founded in 2022, we established an integrated business model that unites rentals, property management, and real estate services. This approach ensures our clients have one trusted partner for every stage of their cottage country journey.

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