A picture says a thousand words…

There’s no doubt, photos are the best way to sell your listing. Your listing on CottageLifeRentals.com includes one main image, and then a slideshow of 12 additional images.

When choosing your photos, try to show these key features:

• The outside of your cottage- this should be your main shot
• Kitchen
• Bathroom
• Main living space
• Deck/Dock
• Waterfront
• Any special features like a fireplace, a play area, the view of the lake, sunset, etc.

Before taking your photos, stage the shot. Clear away any clutter. Put away the water toys and fishing poles and tidy up the dock. Turn on all the lights. Clean the windows. Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective renter seeing your property for the first time. They need to imagine themselves spending time in your special place by the lake. Remember, if it rains a lot during their vacation, they'll be spending a lot of time inside instead of in the great outdoors.

Keep in mind, that your renters expect that the cottage will look like the photos used to sell it. So when staging or rearranging, don't bring in furniture or props that won't actually be on site for your renters.

You are also encouraged to update your photos with the seasons. Your listing with CottageLifeRentals.com enables you to log in and update your photos as many times as you like, at no charge. It's a self-managed account that you can access any time for updates and edits.