What kind of a view do you and your family look for when you shop around for a vacation spot?  Most people take this for granted, but in my opinion it's one of the most important factors in any real estate venture, short and long term rentals or even more improtantly...OWNERSHIP.

Ask yourself these questions: 

*Are you a morning person? (Easterly exposure)
*Are you an evening person? (South Westerly exposure)
*Do you like to watch the sunrise or the sunset? (Northern or Southern exposure)
*Do you have a preference to be as close to the water as possible when you wake up? (View the water from the bedroom--maybe from the kitchen) 
*Do you love to watch the snow fall on the tall spruce and pines all around? (Lots of trees all around, more privacy)
*Are you very spiritual? (Bed facing East)

There have been situations where we have gone to do a departure inspection, and the guests renting decided to rearrange the entire dwelling to suit their spiritual needs, preferences for view points, or even meditation requirements.  I always suggest asking questions about the water exposure, how close the dwelling is to the water, the view of the lake and the perspective from each bedroom. Always ask.  We don't mind furniture being moved around, as long as you move it back before the end of the stay.

At HLH we are very fortunate that we supply a lot of pictures from all over the property, to facing the water, facing the dwelling, and as well, the inside also.  I have commented on the quality of the accomodations on my blog before.  I feel that is is an extension of that discussion thread. 

We are very proud of our South-Westerly Exposure from the dining area, the living room, the campfire site and from the deck.  It is breathtaking.  I recently uploaded a picture that one of our previous guest famlies took while they stayed.  It is incredible with colour.  Moreover, the view from the master bedroom is one of nature with trees and gardens galore.  So you have the best of both worlds.

The view trully inspires the artist in you....come over and have a look!
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I am always aiming to please the typical Canadian family at HLH.  Our venue provides a warm, cozy, relaxing and fun locale for one, two or even possible three families.  We strive to provide excellent value for the larger sized family. 

Sometimes we are challenged on how to respond to the inquiry from the "Party Group" looking for some action, tunes, and booze, while they attempt to fish and swim, may even do some boating.  And though we have ourselves, at times, wanted something a bit more randy than the "peaceful, gentle breezes" of a family setting, we look for it in the city and the local neighbourhood bar and lounge.  It is not typical for these parts to endorse and promote large groups for partying. 

Cottage owners are in a difficult spot.  They would like to rent out their properties and have as little vacancies as possible, BUT, at what point do you draw the line.  And we are not talking about an age group, or a specific culture of people.  It's more of a mindset and purpose. 

When we created the idea of HLH and providing a haven to families for local vacationing, the intent was not to reduce the fun, but create awareness more so for the area.  There are all kinds of people young and old that enjoy boozing and boating, boozing and water sports and boozing and campfires.  It often becomes a difficult combination, and the law being what it is in the province, it's not worth it in the day for the sake of few bucks of profit.  We have been there.

Don't be offended if you are looking for some Wasage action.  You'll find it I'm sure.  Just not at HLH.  So when we ask questions about occupancy, family groupings, and such, believe that's it's not about discriminating against fun times, but to ensure we are the right fit for your vacation.  We want your stay with us to be comforting, memorable, and above all, relaxing.
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