Find Trusted Local Help
Your Cottage. Your To-Do List. Consider It Handled.
Serving Bobcaygeon, Buckhorn, Trent Lakes and communities across the Kawarthas.
Meet CottCare — the free local services marketplace built for cottage country.
Stop chasing cleaners, contractors and property managers. CottCare connects you with verified local professionals who know your lake, understand your property and are available when you need them.
From last-minute guest turnovers and dock repairs to seasonal maintenance and year-round property care, find the right help in one place.
Popular Cottage Services
Why Cottage Owners Choose CottCare
Local People. Real Availability. No Surprises.
Verified Local Professionals
We speak with every service provider and check references before approving their listing. Find people who understand cottage properties and the communities they serve.
Availability You Can Count On
See dates confirmed by providers, not outdated listings. Availability is regularly refreshed, and inactive providers are removed from "Available Now."
Your Cottage, Your Location
Search by lake or township, not just distance. Find professionals who actually service your area, including water-access cottages and seasonal roads.
Direct Contact. Complete Control.
Discuss your requirements, agree on pricing and schedule the work directly with your chosen provider. You remain in control from start to finish.
How CottCare Works
Three Simple Steps. One Less Thing to Worry About.
Find Your Local Pro
Search by service, lake or township. Browse verified professionals, review their profiles and check their availability.
Need someone to clean your cottage before guests arrive, open your dock for summer or fix a hot tub? Find professionals who work in your area.
Browse Local ProvidersPost a Job. Get Connected.
Describe what you need, where and when. Relevant local providers can respond to your request.
Discuss the scope, schedule and price directly. Your street address stays private until you choose to share it with an accepted provider.
Post Your First Request — FreeGet It Done. Share Your Experience.
Work directly with your provider and pay them without platform commissions.
After the job, both parties can leave independent reviews. Reviews are published simultaneously to encourage honest feedback, and average ratings appear after five reviews.
Learn About Our Review SystemBuilt for Cottage Country. Not Just Another Contractor Directory.
Because Cottage Properties Are Different.
We Know Lakes Matter More Than Kilometres.
A contractor might be only 10 kilometres away but on the wrong side of the lake. CottCare matches providers by the lakes and townships they actually serve.
Boat Access? Seasonal Roads? No Problem.
Cottage access can be complicated. CottCare helps you identify professionals equipped to reach your property, whether it's accessible by road, boat or seasonal route.
Need Help? Let the Job Find the Provider.
Instead of calling ten different contractors, post your requirements once. CottCare alerts matching providers in small batches based on their service area, availability and expertise — without disclosing your name or street address.
One Marketplace for Every Cottage Need.
From opening weekend to winter shutdown, guest turnovers to unexpected repairs, CottCare brings your cottage service needs together in one convenient place.
You Do the Work. You Keep Every Dollar.
More Local Customers. Less Time Finding Work. Zero Commission.
Whether you clean cottages, maintain properties, repair docks, service hot tubs or manage vacation rentals, CottCare helps you reach cottage owners who need your skills.
And unlike commission-based marketplaces, CottCare doesn't take a cut of your earnings.
Join CottCare — It's Completely FreeWhy Join CottCare?
- Get Discovered Locally: Reach cottage owners on the lakes and in the communities you already serve.
- Set Your Own Rates: You decide what your work is worth and negotiate directly with customers.
- Control Your Schedule: Update your live availability and receive requests that match your calendar.
- Receive Relevant Job Alerts: Hear about opportunities that match your services, location and available dates.
- Build Your Reputation: Create your professional profile, collect customer reviews and share your listing on social media.
- Keep 100% of Your Earnings: No leads to purchase, no booking commissions and no platform deductions.
Your Skills. Your Schedule. Your Rates. Your Business.
Join CottCare — It's Completely FreeEvery Cottage Service. One Place.
Whatever Your Cottage Needs, Start Here.
Cleaning & Property Care
Cleaning & HousekeepingGuest turnovers, deep cleaning, laundry and housekeeping.Property Maintenance & HandymanRepairs, installations and general maintenance.Landscaping & Outdoor CareLawn care, gardening, tree services and outdoor upkeep.Waterfront & Seasonal Services
Dock & Marine ServicesDock installation, removal, repairs and waterfront maintenance.Hot Tub, Pool & SpaCleaning, water treatment, servicing and repairs.Seasonal & Winter ServicesCottage opening, winterization, snow removal and seasonal inspections.Find Help on Your Lake
Local Professionals Who Know Your Community. Find service providers who already work where your cottage is.
Questions hosts ask
Is it really free?
Yes, for hosts and for providers. You pay the provider directly, however you two agree. CottCare never handles money and never charges a commission.
What does "verified" mean?
We spoke to the provider, checked the references they gave us, and confirmed their email. We have not run a criminal record check and we don't claim to. Insurance details on a profile were entered by the provider and are shown, not verified.
Who sees my address?
Only a provider who has accepted a job at that property. Requests and job alerts show the lake and the job, never the street address or your full name.
Is there an app?
Coming to the App Store and Google Play. The website does everything in the meantime and works on a phone.
Find Trusted Local Help for Your Cottage
Spend Less Time Managing. More Time Making Memories.
Whether you own a family cottage, manage vacation rentals or operate a short-term rental business, CottCare makes finding local help easier.
Find the help you need. Connect directly. Keep it simple.
Are you a local service provider? Join CottCare Today
CottCare — Less Managing. More Cottaging.