Seminar Schedule

What began in 2008 as a simple home-sharing site, has merged into Airbnb becoming both a noun and a verb in U.S. travel trends.  From “I’m Airbnb-ing my house!” to “I’m staying at my Airbnb.”  Hosts and Guests alike readily use this huge space-sharing platform.  Still, it’s not always as fun and easy as it may appear on the surface. Come explore the celebrations and challenges from both the host and the guest perspective.  Join us on this wild adventure as we explore the tools Airbnb provides to connect hosts and guests. Bring your experiences and questions to share. (Disclaimer: I am not an Airbnb representative. My Freshwater Vacation Rentals Team and I are simply Airbnb Superhosts who dig deep into the Airbnb world daily.)

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, both inflation and supply & demand have caused building material pricing to increase.  Rich Kogelschatz, owner of Heartland Builders who has been building homes for 25 years will share some insight into what you can do to help control your costs.

Powerboating at the cottage is great. But often, it can leave us penned in on only our home waters. Add a new dimension to cottage life by learning how to, with simplicity and ease, explore Michigan’s 65,000 lakes and ponds by paddle. Many, just minutes from your cottage.

Join Angie Jackson, a.k.a. The Traveling Elixir Fixer for a mocktail demonstration utilizing the Mason Jar and easily found and foraged ingredients that may be growing around the cottage.  Angie will muddle, mash, shake, stir, and roll with the Swiss Army Knife of utility glassware and storage and will demonstrate how to build zero-proof drinks directly in the jars according to seasonal foraged flavors that may be found in Michigan.

Powerboating at the cottage is great. But often, it can leave us penned in on only our home waters. Add a new dimension to cottage life by learning how to, with simplicity and ease, explore Michigan’s 65,000 lakes and ponds by paddle. Many, just minutes from your cottage.

Come explore our perspective with the best practices we have discovered over the past 18 years with the Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to managing your short-term rental.  It’s not just about vacations any longer.  From work-cations, to visiting family, people in the U.S. increasingly are choosing short-term rentals.  While there are many reasons to jump into the short-term rental marketplace, there are drawbacks too.  Do you know what guests expect in 2023? Where is it best to advertise? Should you install security cameras?  These are just a few of the many topics we will be covering as we dive deep into the 2023 world of short-term rentals.

There is so much to consider!  Learn what the first steps are?  What should you consider with the soil?  Is this a legacy property?  Does that make a difference? What if my lot is not very large, how can I get what I need to fit? How do I choose the right builder/remodeler? All of this and more! Bring your own questions or sit back and enjoy Rich Kogelschatz, from Heartland Builder's, high-energy and informative presentation.

There is so much to consider!    Learn what the first steps are? What should you consider with the soil?  Is this a legacy property?  Does that make a difference? What if my lot is not very large, how can I get what I need to fit? How do I choose the right builder/remodeler? All of this and more! Bring your own questions or sit back and enjoy Rich Kogelschatz, from Heartland Builder's, high-energy and informative presentation.

Come explore our perspective with the best practices we have discovered over the past 18 years with the Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to managing your short-term rental.  It’s not just about vacations any longer.  From work-cations, to visiting family, people in the U.S. increasingly are choosing short-term rentals.  While there are many reasons to jump into the short-term rental marketplace, there are drawbacks too.  Do you know what guests expect in 2023? Where is it best to advertise? Should you install security cameras?  These are just a few of the many topics we will be covering as we dive deep into the 2023 world of short-term rentals.  Featuring Jason Dunaway, Revenue and Business Development Manager, Freshwater Vacation Rentals.

Powerboating at the cottage is great. But often, it can leave us penned in on only our home waters. Add a new dimension to cottage life by learning how to, with simplicity and ease, explore Michigan’s 65,000 lakes and ponds by paddle. Many, just minutes from your cottage.