Cottage Care

Whether your cottage is vacant for a few weeks or the entire winter, regular property checks can give you peace of mind and may be an insurance requirement. At My Handy Hero, we provide reliable cottage check services for seasonal property owners in Barrie, Innisfil, and the surrounding area. We inspect your property for signs of damage, leaks, frozen pipes, storm damage, break-ins, pest activity, and other issues that can become expensive if left unnoticed.

Every visit includes a thorough walk-through of your cottage, checking that doors and windows are secure, looking for water leaks, monitoring heating systems, and inspecting the exterior for weather-related damage. If we find a problem, we'll contact you right away with photos and help arrange repairs if needed.

Growing up, I learned from my dad that any job worth doing is worth doing right. That same approach goes into every cottage check we perform. We treat your property like it's our own, providing honest communication, dependable service, and attention to detail you can count on.

Our Cottage Care Plans

Cottage Care Essential starts at $140

Designed for shorter absences, this option provides well-timed property checks while your home is unoccupied. Each visit confirms that key systems and conditions remain as expected and identifies any issues that may need attention. Some of the benefits

Includes:

  • 2 scheduled property checks per month

  • Multi-point checklist

  • Issues identified and flagged

  • A visit summary

brown wooden armchair on dock during daytime
brown wooden armchair on dock during daytime
Cottage Care Plus starts at $220

For seasonal absences, Live Easy provides regular property checks. Scheduled ongoing visits help confirm that key systems and conditions remain as expected, identify issues early, and support insurance requirements while you're away.

Includes:

  • 3 scheduled visits per month

  • 2 hours of Handyman Service

  • Multi-point checklist

  • Issues identified and flagged

  • Summary provided after each check

  • Photos provided on request

  • Coordination support if follow-up service is needed

Top-tier “white glove” plan. For longer or open-ended absences without a defined return date, this option provides more frequent property checks. Ongoing visits help monitor key systems and conditions, identify issues early, and support consistent oversight while your home is unoccupied.

Includes:

  • 5 scheduled property checks per month

  • 4 hours of Handyman service

  • Multi-point checklist

  • Issues identified and flagged

  • Summary provided after each check

  • Photos provided on request

  • Coordination Support if follow-up service is needed

  • 15% discount on any additional jobs or home improvement projects

Cottage Care Premium starts at $340
a dock with chairs on it next to a body of water
a dock with chairs on it next to a body of water
a body of water surrounded by a forest
a body of water surrounded by a forest

Refer us to a friend to get 5% off your plan and a thank-you gift.

Add-on Pricing

Post Storm Check

Check on your cottage. Share pictures

$80

Perfect for quick touch-ups before listing your home.

Key Holder

4–5 hours: drywall, holes, caulking and light paint touch-ups, loose trim, fix handles, fix squeaks etc. Materials extra

varies
Cleaning Services

Perfect for short term rentals

varies
Add-On Service
$70

Extra hour for any additional repairs needed

Weekend Service

Available for an extra fee to fit your schedule

$75
$0
Consultation

Free initial walk-through to assess your needs

Clean, Professional Work

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