Year Round Management

Closing of Cottage

  • Pier and lift taken out and stored

  • Boats and water toys taken out of water and winterized

  • Schedule irrigation shut-down and winterized

  • Heating system serviced

  • Outdoor furniture removed and stored (power wash if needed)

  • Buoy removed and stored

Fall

  • Rake leaves and remove fallen branches

  • Aerate and fertilize lawn before winter

  • Clean gutters and downspouts

  • Power wash walkways to remove moss or dirt

  • Put away hoses, cover faucets, and store outdoor furniture

Winter

  • Clear snow and ice from driveways and walkways

  • Use de-icing products safely to protect concrete and landscaping

  • Add warm, welcoming touches (wreaths, lanterns, lighting)

  • Ensure outdoor lighting works for safety during darker evenings

  • Seasonal Inspection: Check for roof leaks, foundation cracks, and exterior wear

  • Property Monitoring: Checking for frozen pipes, roof ice dams, storm damage

  • Regular walkthroughs if the home is vacant

  • 24/7 response to heating failures, leaks, or weather damage

Spring

  • Clean up winter debris (branches, leaves, salt residue)

  • Reseed and fertilize lawn

  • Power wash siding, deck, driveway, and walkways

  • Trim shrubs, bushes, and trees before heavy growth

  • Refresh mulch around trees and garden beds

  • Seasonal Home Inspection: Check HVAC, plumbing, and roof after winter stress.

Summer

  • Regular mowing, trimming, watering oversight

  • Maintain outdoor furniture and cushions

  • Inspect/repair fences, decks, and railings, pier

  • Touch up exterior paint (shutters, trim, doors)

  • Check and replace outdoor and indoor light bulbs

  • Keep garbage/recycling bins neatly stored

Opening of Cottage

  • Pier and lift installed

  • Prep and clean boats and water toys to be put in water

  • Irrigation start-up

  • Schedule pest control

  • HVAC system service (ensure AC is working properly)

  • Put outdoor furniture out (power wash if needed)

  • Buoy installed in water