Cozy Cabin Column
Closing Up for the Season: An End-of-Season Checklist for Northern Cabin Resorts
Winterizing cabins, pulling docks, and setting up next summer's bookings before the snow flies in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Getting More (and Better) Reviews for Your Family Resort
Practical ways for family resorts to earn more guest reviews, respond with care, and turn reviews into direct bookings.
Hosting Family Reunions and Group Getaways at Your Resort
How multi-cabin resorts can book, plan, and host family reunions and group stays, and use them to fill the shoulder season.
Boats, Bait, and Firewood: Growing Resort Revenue With Add-Ons
How family resorts earn more from every stay with boat and pontoon rentals, bait, firewood, and the extras guests already want.
Your Resort's Website Is Your Front Door
Why online booking, contemporary design, and excellent photos decide whether families book your resort or keep scrolling.
Beyond Fishing Season: Off-Season Revenue for Northern Resorts
Ideas for extending a seasonal fishing resort's revenue into fall, ice fishing season, and winter getaways in MN, WI, and MI.
Managing a Multi-Cabin Resort: Weekly Turns Without the Chaos
How to manage availability, weekly Saturday-to-Saturday turns, and housekeeping across many cabins without double-bookings.
Buying a Family Fishing Resort: A First-Timer's Guide
What to check before you buy a Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Michigan fishing resort — and how to run a strong first season.
How Fishing Resorts Win More Direct Bookings
A practical guide to growing direct bookings and cutting OTA fees for multi-cabin family fishing resorts and lodges.
How to Win Back Guests Who Have Stayed at Your Vacation Rental Before
A practical guide for vacation rental and resort owners on identifying repeat guest and win-back opportunities, understanding why past guests stop returning, and bringing them back to your property.
Understanding Peak vs. Off-Season Booking Trends for Family Fishing Cabin Rental Resorts
Seasonal booking insights for family fishing cabin rental resorts in the Midwest, with practical ways to fill spring and fall gaps while maximizing peak summer weeks.
The Ultimate Pre-Season Checklist for Minnesota & Wisconsin Fishing Cabin Owners
Spring prep tips for fishing cabin rentals, family fishing lodges, licenses, and bookings
Can AI Help You Run Your Resort Better?
Weighing the real pros and cons of artificial intelligence for vacation rental and resort operators
Credit Card Processing Fees for Minnesota Resorts
Why card processing fees are more accepted today and how Minnesota resorts can handle them clearly.
How to Add Character to a Vacation Rental Property
Creating a unique experience
Launching Your Vacation Rental Business
Quick-Start Guide and Tips
Supercharge Your Vacation Rental's Online Presence
Easy SEO Tips and Tricks
How Pike Bay Lodge Boosted Engagement with a Simple Webcam
Installing a webcam on your premises to showcase your property
The Biggest Hurdles for Vacation Rental Owners (and How to Avoid Them)
Plan well and stay ahead of the game
9 Ways to Utilize Social Media for Your Rental
Shine a light on your business with social media
8 Tips to Create a Welcoming Vacation Rental
Create a home away from home for your guests
The Only Emails You Should Be Sending Your Rental Guests
And what to include in the emails
10 Ways to Make Your Rental Property Kid-Friendly
Family-friendly ideas for your rental
9 Effective Vacation Rental Marketing Strategies
Take the mystery our of marketing
Red Flags of the Problem Guest
What to Look For as a Rental Property Owner
10 Sustainability Tips For An Eco-Friendly Vacation Rental
Increase bookings with easy, earth friendly changes
Picking the Right Booking Software for Your Vacation Rental
Tips for finding the right software