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    It's a miracle
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Jul 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    It's a miracle

    A true first vacation after 5 years of vacation rental ownership. It's been a journey.
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    Long day of chores
    Cabin Caretaker
    • May 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
    44 views
    Re-a-Pier-ing
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Jan 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Re-a-Pier-ing

    Replacing the pier at the cabin on Lake James.
    71 views
    Dock renovation - Its disa-pier-ing
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Dec 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    45 views
    Quarantine crusher, how to upcycle at the lake
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Aug 11, 2020
    • 2 min

    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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    Count on Me NC Certified
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Jun 2, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
    29 views
    How to be a lakefront vacation rental owner
    Cabin Caretaker
    • May 17, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    39 views
    Lakefront Vacation Rental Makeover Time
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Feb 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    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...
    58 views
    Lake House Renovation Progress
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Apr 20, 2019
    • 2 min

    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...
    64 views
    All decked out
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Apr 12, 2019
    • 1 min

    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...
    45 views
    Wraparound
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Apr 11, 2019
    • 1 min

    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...
    35 views
    Turn and Burn
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Apr 8, 2019
    • 2 min

    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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    Ohhhhh more progress!
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Apr 5, 2019
    • 1 min

    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...
    20 views
    So it begins..​.
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Apr 1, 2019
    • 1 min

    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...
    22 views
    How do you spend your christmas?
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Feb 28, 2019
    • 4 min

    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...
    23 views
    Time to say Goodbye
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Feb 13, 2019
    • 2 min

    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...
    49 views
    Looking Forward (Finale)
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Dec 28, 2018
    • 4 min

    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...
    41 views
    Changes (Part 4)
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Dec 26, 2018
    • 4 min

    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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    Our First Trip - Continued (Part 3)
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Dec 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    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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    Our First Trip (Part 2)
    Cabin Caretaker
    • Dec 23, 2018
    • 3 min

    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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