Cottage owners, watch this first
In 4 minutes, see how Homeseeker turns your cottage into steady rental income, without you answering a guest message, booking a cleaner or chasing a permit.
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What's in the video
The 2026 Homeowner Guide
Everything in the video and more, in 22 pages you can flip through at your own pace.
- →The 7-step onboarding, from survey to launch
- →How we price: 22 seasons, discounts and channel markups
- →Guest approvals, emergencies and damage claims
- →Fees, Airbnb and Vrbo booking breakdowns, and payouts
From owners who've been where you are
"Their revenue optimization system is next level. The way they analyze market trends to set the best rates is truly impressive, and the results speak for themselves."
+157% revenue growth
"I went from 15+ hours a week managing guest messages and cleaner coordination to basically nothing. My cottage now feels like an investment, not a second job."
15 hrs/week → 30 min/month
"The local team treats my cottages like they're their own. It's the peace of mind every property owner dreams of, and the reason I added a second property with them."
Now 2 properties with Homeseeker
Live in about two weeks, first booking by week three
Book your call
30 minutes to talk about your cottage, your goals and the weeks you want for your family.
Survey, audit & licensing
You complete one onboarding survey. We audit the cottage and walk you through local permits.
Photos, listing & pricing
Lifestyle and drone photos, a listing built with our Perfect Listing Framework, and dynamic pricing.
Launch
You go live on Airbnb and Vrbo, get access to your owner portal, and usually see a first booking by week three.
What we take off your plate
- Licensing, permits and renewals
- Staging, lifestyle and drone photos, and your listing
- Nightly pricing that adjusts to demand, holidays and events
- Every guest message, check-in and screening
- Cleaners, repairs and emergencies, coordinated by our local team
- Damage claims and clear monthly statements
What stays yours
- Your calendar: block family stays anytime in your owner portal
- Approval of your first bookings, with a guest profile sent to you on WhatsApp
- The final call on repairs: we recommend, you decide
- Full visibility: every number traces back to a real booking or invoice
Pick a time. We'll handle the rest.
On the call we'll cover:
- 01What your cottage can realistically earn, using live comps from your lake
- 02Which weeks you want to keep for yourself
- 03Licensing in your township and your likely go-live date
VP, Homeseeker Vacation Homes
Questions owners ask before they book
How do you charge?
We earn a commission on your net revenue, which is the booking amount after Airbnb or Vrbo host fees and any discounts. On top of that there's a $100 + HST technology fee, charged only in months with bookings, and a one-time $499 + HST activation fee when you onboard.
We only earn when you earn. You're paid on the 15th of each month for the stays that checked out the month before. The full fee breakdown is in the Owner's Guide.
Can I still use my cottage?
Yes. Block dates for family stays anytime in your owner portal. The only rule: from June to August, we ask that at least 3 weeks each month stay open for guests, because those peak months drive most of the year's income.
How fast can I be live and earning?
Usually about two weeks, and sometimes as little as one. Timing depends on three things:
- Licensing: township permit timelines are partly outside our control.
- Your onboarding survey: the sooner it's done, the sooner we start.
- Getting the details right: we and you both audit the listing information before launch.
Most cottages are up and running in two weeks and get a first booking by week three or sooner.
Do I get a say in who stays?
Yes. We set up a WhatsApp group with you and our team. For your first bookings we send you a guest profile covering the dates, group size and ages, the reason for the stay, and our ID verification. If we don't hear back within three hours, we accept at the pricing you agreed during onboarding.
What if a guest damages my property?
We document everything (photos, repair quotes, receipts and guest messages), file the claim with Airbnb or Vrbo, and handle all the communication. Once it's settled, you choose whether we replace the item like-for-like or pass the payout to you.
Do you guarantee income?
No one honestly can, because demand changes with the market. What we do is price your cottage across 22 seasonal profiles, re-price nightly based on demand, run promotions to fill gaps, and review your performance every week.
Your cottage, earning, without the weekend work
Book my free call Not ready yet? Read the Owner's Guide first*Average 2025 owner earnings across Homeseeker full-time rental properties. Individual results vary.