Winter at the Cottage

Looking for a great winter getaway? A cottage rental might be the answer.

This winter, throw Disney to the wind (the lines are horrendous, anyway), and take the family on a cottage vacation. Rent a cottage and enjoy the perks of winter cottage life without out the hassle of ownership. Winterizing ― blech!
 
Depending on the area, winter cottage rentals shouldn’t be too hard to find, and prices are usually reasonable. Especially since most people are probably standing in line at Disney instead of chilling by the log fire, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
 
And they’re missing out, because winter cottaging is where it’s at, especially with the economy the way it is. People are staying close to home and embracing, rather than escaping, the cold winter months.

 
Now, unless you plan on holing up in the cottage the entire time (nothing wrong with that, by the way), be sure to come prepared.

• Research fire lighting on the Internet so you can stoke an old-fashioned fire (the best kind), if necessary.    
• Bring lots of warm clothes: sweaters, sweatshirts, perhaps a blanket, hats, scarves, gloves, well-insulated boots, ski clothes, et cetera.
• Bring some soups or your favourite hot chocolate.
• Check the local tourist board for movies, museums and indoor entertainment, as well as recreational facilities like skating rinks, ski resorts, and sugar bushes ― mmm, syrup.
• Bring a bathing suit or two for that hot tub.
• Check if you need to bring bedding, pillows and towels (a must for any cottage rental).

Finally, be sure to check out the winter festivals!
 
You’re good to go. Enjoy!

 Courtesy of Cottagecountry.com