Cabin Caretaker
It's a miracle
A true first vacation after 5 years of vacation rental ownership. It's been a journey.
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Cabin Caretaker
May 2, 20212 min read
Long day of chores
Kids are playing Star Wars with home made light sabers from drift wood from the lake. I’ve excavated the fire pit back down to it’s...
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Cabin Caretaker
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Re-a-Pier-ing
Replacing the pier at the cabin on Lake James.
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Cabin Caretaker
Dec 7, 20201 min read
Dock renovation - Its disa-pier-ing
Here we are, after a rollercoaster year, working on the next big improvement for the cabin. We are replacing the pier to the dock. It...
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Cabin Caretaker
Aug 11, 20202 min read
Quarantine crusher, how to upcycle at the lake
When my mom passed years ago, I inherited dozens of linen napkins. My mom loved setting a formal table. Fine china, polished silver and...
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Cabin Caretaker
Jun 2, 20201 min read
Count on Me NC Certified
COVID concerns about cleaning and how we are doing our part, we have taken the NC training for 'Count On Me NC' We are the only vacation...
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Cabin Caretaker
May 17, 20202 min read
How to be a lakefront vacation rental owner
First, have thick skin. Have a strong back. Work long hours. Be handy for all kinds of things. Learn to take a minute when you can to...
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Cabin Caretaker
Feb 20, 20202 min read
Lakefront Vacation Rental Makeover Time
It seems quiet here. But it has been anything but quiet. It's been a trip or three or four to the lake! We didn't have an overwinter...
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Cabin Caretaker
Apr 20, 20192 min read
Lake House Renovation Progress
Home again, home again. It was a whirlwind trip once again to the lake house. Kids spring break and just in time to catch the last of the...
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Cabin Caretaker
Apr 12, 20191 min read
All decked out
Here's the latest. It's official we have completed the decking all the way around the house and the lower deck is also complete. Bring on...
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Cabin Caretaker
Apr 11, 20191 min read
Wraparound
The latest image just in. The wraparound is connected all the way to the other stairs. Mr. Tony said that the wraparound should be...
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Cabin Caretaker
Apr 8, 20192 min read
Turn and Burn
John and I refer to these trips as 'turn and burns'. You are in the car longer than you are at the place you are traveling to. Well, I...
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Cabin Caretaker
Apr 5, 20191 min read
Ohhhhh more progress!
Mr. Tony sent the latest images of the deck progress. You can see the new upper deck in place plus the two foot extension towards the...
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Cabin Caretaker
Apr 1, 20191 min read
So it begins...
It's an exciting April Fools day around here! The Contractors have arrived and I see chunks of old deck streaming up the driveway like a...
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Cabin Caretaker
Feb 28, 20194 min read
How do you spend your christmas?
If you own a vacation rental, when you finally get an open stretch of time at the place, it's never to relax. It's to fix, improve or...
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Cabin Caretaker
Feb 13, 20192 min read
Time to say Goodbye
Well, it's been swell. You have been there for us. Supporting us. Giving your best, to make the world a little brighter. We have enjoyed...
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Cabin Caretaker
Dec 28, 20184 min read
Looking Forward (Finale)
[This is a series of year end posts about our year in review] It's been a big year for growth. And I am proud of how we have done and how...
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Cabin Caretaker
Dec 26, 20184 min read
Changes (Part 4)
[This is a series of year end posts about our year in review] You can never go home again. I found that's true. I tried to see if things...
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Cabin Caretaker
Dec 24, 20182 min read
Our First Trip - Continued (Part 3)
[This is a series of year end posts about our year in review] The Lake. We wandered down the path with kids streaming out in front....
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Cabin Caretaker
Dec 23, 20183 min read
Our First Trip (Part 2)
[This is a series of year end posts about our year in review] So began the obsession. I poured over listings. I looked and looked. I...
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