By Martha Uniacke Breen
What if you could combine the convenience and maintenance-free lifestyle of a resort with the peace, privacy and freedom of your own Muskoka cottage? And what if, when you weren’t there, you were actually earning a return on your investment?
That’s the idea behind Legacy Cottages, a premier seasonal cottage community on Lake Rosseau near Minett.
“It’s really a different kind of cottage experience, “ explains Cayman Marshall agent Steve Haddock, who is representing the properties. “It’s a community of 42 privately owned villas with a total of 450 feet of shared waterfront. The lifestyle here can be as social and active as resort living, but it’s also serene and private when you want to relax. It gives you the true Muskoka cottage feel, but without Muskoka cottage prices.”
The Legacy community is close to all the best of Muskoka: the beauty of the storied Big Three lakes, with shopping and entertainment a short drive (or boat ride) away, in Port Sandfield and Port Carling.There’s always lots to do while you’re here: golfing and tennis, watersports, fine dining and much more. Go for a swim and reconnect with neighbours in the exclusive Pool Pavilion, or launch your canoe, kayak, or motorboat from the Boathouse. Or simply relax in the peace and quiet of your own contemporary-designed cottage, and enjoy the view.
“And because it’s classed as a condominium,” Steve continues, “there’s no maintenance worries, as you might have with a private cottage. While you’re up here, you’re relaxing, not looking after the cottage.”
Ownership in Legacy Cottages carries another attraction that makes it perfect for low-stress, low-maintenance cottage ownership. When you’re not staying there, onsite professional rental management handles all the details of renting your cottage to qualified renters, providing a reliable return on your investment. And there’s none of the worry of wondering about security or maintenance when you can’t be there – it’s all taken care of.
“It’s really a great place to come up to for a week or two, and know it’s being looked after (and can even produce a financial return) when you aren’t there,” notes Haddock. “All in all, it’s a great way to own a Muskoka cottage, without any of the drawbacks.”
