Welcome to Lake Life Cottage Care - your trusted property management company.
Own a vacation rental or second home in Michigan but live out of state (like Chicago)? We provide reliable, routine property check-ins and can serve as your local point of contact, so your home stays cared for, compliant, and guest-ready. Choose monthly or annual plans with pricing based on your home’s size and needs, and upgrade anytime to full Airbnb hosting where we manage it all for you.
WHO IT'S FOR
Out-of-State Owners (ex: Chicago)
Out-of-State Owners (ex: Chicago)
Out-of-State Owners (ex: Chicago)
Vacations Rentals & Second Homes
Out-of-State Owners (ex: Chicago)
Out-of-State Owners (ex: Chicago)
Need Local Airbnb Contact/Agent
Out-of-State Owners (ex: Chicago)
Need Local Airbnb Contact/Agent
Professional Property Management Services
Why It Matters?
When something goes wrong, response time matters. A local contact helps protect your home, your guests, and your rental status, because small issues can turn into expensive problems fast if no one can respond. We provide reliable local availability plus routine check-ins, so you’re not trying to handle a lockout, leak, storm damage, or maintenance issue from hours away. You’ll have a trusted point of contact on the ground to assess the situation, document what’s happening, coordinate next steps, and keep you updated with photos and clear communication.
Local Contact Requirement
Some Michigan communities require short-term rentals to designate a local emergency contact (sometimes called a local agent) who can respond if an issue comes up. If you live out of state, you may not meet the distance requirement—so we can help fill that role.
Find Out What We Offer
Whats Included in Management
Whats Included in Management
Whats Included in Management
- Scheduled Check Ins
- Photos - written summary
- Local contract support
- Vendor coordination
- Issue escalation process
Management Add-Ons
Whats Included in Management
Whats Included in Management
- Store check/post-guest check
- restock coordination
- seasonal maintenance scheduling
- Lockbox/key management
- Extra visits as needed
Premium Hosting Services
Whats Included in Management
Premium Hosting Services
- Listing setup/organization
- Guest messaging + support
- Cleaning/turnover coordination
- Calendar + pricing management
- Full Airbnb Hosting (We Run It All)
Starting Rates: (Monthly or Annual Plans) -
Condo/Townhome
from $75 / Month
House up to 2,000 sqft
from $100 / Month
House 2,000 - 3,000 sqft
from $125 / Month
House 3,000 - 4,000 sqft
from $150 / Month
House 4,000 - 5,000 sqft
from $175 / Month
5,000+ sqft
CUSTOM QUOTE
Important: Acreage May Increase Starting Rates
How it Works
- Tell us about your property
- Choose monthly or annual billing
- We schedule check-ins + set contact details
- You get reports + support (upgrade to hosting anytime)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at customerservice@lakelifenb.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Most owners choose monthly check-ins, but we can customize frequency based on your needs and rental schedule.
Yes — we can serve as your local point of contact and respond locally if issues come up.
Photos, notes on anything unusual, and recommendations if maintenance is needed.
We coordinate trusted vendors and schedule repairs with your approval. Vendor work is billed separately. We also perform some of the work personally if it is within our expertise.
Larger lots take more time to inspect and maintain, which can increase pricing above starting rates.
We cover select Michigan areas. Send your property location and we’ll confirm availability quickly.
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