Architecture, design, technology and activities for the cottage

A connected chalet is smart

As we know that your chalet is your haven of peace, but also a source of income, we are happy to have collaborated with TELUS to offer you some advice to optimize the comfort and security of your corner of paradise.

Average price of a cottage rental in Quebec in 2021

Unprecedented, the rise in cottage rental prices since the pandemic has been spectacular. Unsurprisingly, with borders closed, vacationers flocked to local destinations to discover some of the province's fabulous spots.

Outdoor fireplaces at the chalet

Summer is behind us and autumn is slowly taking its place. We're already thinking about this comforting season that envelops us with our soft throw, our desire to stay warm and spend our long evenings glued in front of a beautiful fireplace. But before you pack up your yard for winter, why not extend the pleasure of gathering around a fire by installing an outdoor fireplace at your cottage!

Buying a cottage: what you need to know

Thinking of buying a cottage and not quite sure where to start? When buying a second home, you need to determine your desired location, establish your needs and budget, and evaluate a number of criteria that are not the same as when buying a primary residence. And don't forget to store around for cottage insurance! Here's a simple guide to help you get started.

Opening your cottage for the summer season: a step-by-step guide

It's finally time to enjoy summer at the cottage! Here's how to get your vacation home ready for the warm weather.

Follow this to-do list to get your cottage ready for summer, and then enjoy the warm weather.

5 ways to reduce your cottage's ecological footprint

Owners, in the 21st century, opt for eco-friendly homes. Choose sustainable energy sources like LEDs and solar power, use home automation systems, and explore other renewable energies. Efficiently manage waste and water while adopting eco-friendly practices daily to reduce your ecological footprint.

The breathtaking Efjord chalet in Norway

Well-known for their flair for design and architecture, Scandinavian countries have a head start when it comes to delighting us with their creativity. The projects of a Norwegian architectural firm, Snorre Stinessen Arkitecktur, dazzle us every time with their ingenuity, their coherence with the nature surrounding their project, and their understanding of space and the people who occupy it.

Prefabricated cottages in Quebec

Prefab offers an innovative alternative for cottages, with companies such as Boréal offering made-to-measure structures. Préfab, Fabest, Maisons Bonneville, Maisons Laprise and Chalets Bo Kits offer a variety of options, combining quality, durability and customization, with diversified prices and installation methods to suit different needs.

Renting a cottage with your dog

Escape from the city, reconnect with nature, the need for fresh air, it is not only humans who feel the need. Our beloved pets too! Bringing your dog to the cottage is possible as long as you respect certain rules.

Mobile cottages

For the eternal nomad in you, always in search of adventures, the idea of having a cozy cottage that moves to change landscapes is not so eccentric nowadays. Whether it is to settle on a site for several weeks or several months, new homes on wheels have become more sophisticated, more design, more comfortable than traditional tents-trailers. To discover!

Cottage rentals

Luxe 2-6 Pers / Luxury for 2-6 Peo

Cottage: Luxe 2-6 Pers / Luxury for 2-6 Peo

Ste-Agathe-des-Monts, Laurentians Ste-Agathe-des-Monts Laurentians CA
5 / 5
$204
/ 1 night
La Petite Grange - 1807

Cottage: La Petite Grange - 1807

St-Férréol-les-Neiges, Quebec Region St-Férréol-les-Neiges Quebec Region CA
Mira - 131

Cottage: Mira - 131

St-Férréol-les-Neiges, Quebec Region St-Férréol-les-Neiges Quebec Region CA
Chalet le Rv 1

Cottage: Chalet le Rv 1

Notre-Dame-des-Bois, Eastern Townships Notre-Dame-des-Bois Eastern Townships CA
4.5 / 5
$1075
/ 7 nights
$450
/ 2 nights