Cottage Rental Management in the Kawartha Lakes
Your cottage should earn its keep without costing you every weekend. We manage high-end cottages across the City of Kawartha Lakes, including help with the short-term rental licence, so you get the income and the peace of mind.
Platforms & Tools We Work With
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Our Easy 3-Step Process
Get your free revenue estimate
A written estimate from comparable homes within 48 hours: nightly rate range, seasonal demand and upgrade ideas.
Get my free estimate →We prepare your home to the True Luxury standard
Photos, linens, amenities, listing copy and pricing, all set before launch.
Start with an estimate →You earn while we handle everything
We run guests, turnovers and upkeep. You get monthly reporting and payouts.
See what my home could earn →Kawartha Lakes Through the Seasons
Every market has its own rhythm. We plan pricing, minimum stays and maintenance around yours.
Peak lake season
July and August are the heart of cottage season, with week-long family stays and the highest rates of the year.
Colours & quiet weekends
Fall colours bring couples and small groups for long weekends, often at strong rates.
Cozy getaways
Winterized cottages with a hot tub or fireplace attract snow-season weekenders.
Opening season
May long weekend and early bookings for summer; a good time to refresh and reshoot.
Why Kawartha Lakes Owners Choose True Luxury Vacation Homes
Owner-operators who've hosted in Ontario for six years, a published fee, and a service standard you can check at every turnover and every stay.
We're new to managing in the Kawartha Lakes and are building our local cleaning and trades team before taking on cottages. [local team status — confirm]
What's Included for Kawartha Lakes Owners
Pricing & revenue management
Daily rate reviews around Kawartha Lakes's seasons and events, with minimum stays set to protect your best weekends.
Listing, photos & setup
Professional photography, a listing written for high-end guests, and linens and amenities to our standard.
Guests & concierge
Screening, quick replies, smart check-in and local recommendations, with concierge extras through partners.
Turnovers & inspections
Photo-checklist cleans and an inspection after every stay.
Upkeep & vendors
Seasonal maintenance and vetted local trades, billed at cost. [confirm with Matthew]
Licensing & reporting
Help with the local licence where needed, and a monthly owner report.
Who We Manage Homes For in Kawartha Lakes
Cottage owners who live in the city
Toronto-area owners who want their cottage earning between family visits.
Owners new to renting
Owners who want the licence, setup and first season handled properly from day one.
Owners unhappy with their current manager
Cottages that deserve more care, better pricing or clearer reporting.
Short-Term Rental Licensing in Kawartha Lakes
| Licence | The City of Kawartha Lakes requires a short-term rental licence for stays under 28 days. |
| 2026 fees | Un-hosted: $1,750 a year (or $875 for six months). Hosted: $400 a year. |
| What the application needs | Proof of ownership, owner ID, $2 million liability insurance, and a scaled site plan and floor plan showing alarms, extinguishers, shut-offs, septic and well. New for 2026: a smoke alarm in every bedroom. |
| What we do | Full-service clients get help preparing the licence package before launch. |
Last reviewed October 2026. This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the municipality before you rent. [add links to the official municipal page]
How We Launch Your Kawartha Lakes Home
Own a home or cottage in Kawartha Lakes? Get a free, honest estimate of what it could earn.
Get Started →Meet Nikole & Matthew
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Nikole Varga
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Matthew Varga
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Where We Manage Homes Around Kawartha Lakes
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What Could Your Kawartha Lakes Home Earn?
Every estimate is prepared by us, not a generic calculator. We look at homes like yours, your town's seasons and the features guests pay more for, then tell you honestly what we see.
What your free estimate includes:
- A nightly rate range for your home, by season
- Comparable homes nearby and how they perform
- Seasonal demand: your strongest and slowest months
- Upgrade opportunities that could lift your rate
- Licensing notes for your town
Prefer to talk? Call [705-XXX-XXXX].
Get Your Free Revenue Estimate
Tell us a little about your home. We reply within 48 hours with a written estimate. No obligation.