home management

Whether your Cape home is your primary residence, weekend retreat or rental property, maintaining a home can feel overwhelming. Cottage Industry, servicing Bourne, Woods Hole, Falmouth, Sandwich, Mashpee, Cotuit, Osterville, Barnstable and Hyannis, can alleviate your stress by sharing the load!

primary residence

Your home is your haven and keeping it in tip-top shape takes work. With Cottage Industry, you do not have to go it alone!

Have somewhere to be?

Cottage Industry will wait at your home during those seemingly endless and inconvenient service/arrival windows.

  • Internet/phone/cable

  • Appliance and furniture deliveries

  • Service professionals:

    • Plumbers, Electricians, Home Repair, HVAC

Going to be out of town?

  • Peace-of-mind home checks

  • Mail/newspaper pick-up

  • Plant watering

  • Garbage/recycling bin maintenance

  • Confirmation of snow removal and landscape service

Home Organizing

  • Keep, Donate, Discard!

    • Closets, Pantry, Home Office

  • That pesky junk drawer!

  • Prepare for an upcoming move.

second home

While vacation homes bring so much joy, they can also be a lot to manage, especially from afar. Cottage Industry offers an array of services to make your time on Cape extra special while giving you peace of mind while you are away.

Have your home walk-in-ready after a hectic week and idling in bridge traffic!

Upon Arrival, Cottage Industry will:

  • Stock your refrigerator and bar with your favorite items

  • Adjust thermostat to your desired temperature

    • Open windows/air out house

  • Adorn home with fresh flowers

  • Set up outdoor space (i.e., furniture, cushions, pool floats, toys, etc.)

  • Ensure spare bedrooms and bathrooms are prepared for guests

    • Add their favorite soaps, shampoos, slippers and robes for an extra special touch!

Upon Departure:

  • Can’t remember if you locked up? Adjusted the thermostat? Turned the water off? Send Cottage Industry to do a peace-of-mind home check.

  • Left something behind? No problem! We will ship it to you!

  • Prepare for an unforeseen storm (i.e., secure outdoor furniture, close windows, etc.)

Home for the Holidays?

If you are spending a special occasion or holiday on the Cape, Cottage Industry can give you a head start by creating a warm and festive feel prior to your arrival.

  • Décor

  • Gift buying and wrapping

  • Have your family’s favorite holiday food and treats waiting for you!

Better than all the rest!

  • Impress your guests with a Welcome Basket or Bottle of Wine with a personalized note!

  • Add fresh flowers for a homey feel

  • Create a curated book for your guests that offers your favorite restaurants, local attractions, activities, etc.

  • Provide local provisions to ensure a perfect stay!

Home away from home.

  • Have Cottage Industry take inventory of your kitchen utensils, small appliances, amenities and propose new, necessary and “nice to have” items so your renters have everything they need.

  • Need to replace worn linen or chipped plates? Have Cottage Industry refresh the look & feel of dishes, glasses, linens, bath/beach towels, duvets, throw rugs, mats, pillows, dish towels, gadgets, etc.

Rental Management

Cottage Industry can ensure your rental is well-appointed and ready for your paying guests.

  • Ensure cleaners have prepared home properly, thoroughly and on time

  • Ensure amenities are replenished

  • Report anything broken or missing and replace

  • Confirm renters have departed on time and have followed house rules

rental property

Maximize your revenue by providing a memorable experience that keeps short- and long-term renters coming back.