Our Approach

Sharing Our Passion For Muskoka

Our business is sharing our passion for cottaging in Muskoka. We focus our efforts on Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau, Joseph, and Lake of Bays, plus the surrounding smaller lakes. When requested by our clients, we sometimes expand our services beyond this core area.

We believe in Muskoka real estate and actively share our passion for all things Muskoka. We live and work in Muskoka. We are personally invested, just like you.

Expertise

Our clients expect and deserve the best. We have sold more than 500 waterfront cottage properties over the past 20 years and have acquired in-depth experience and knowledge that is hard to match. We are known for successfully selling properties which had previously failed to sell.

Negotiation

Our clients would tell you that it pays to have us on their side. Whether it is a top end luxury property or an entry level island property, we obtain the best possible deal for both Sellers and Buyers. Our in-depth knowledge of the current and historical market allows us to substantiate our negotiating position to the benefit of our clients.

A Global Perspective

List local. Market global. Often our clients originate from many countries speaking different languages.

We work diligently to expose our listings to the international real estate investment community through Chestnut Park’s exclusive affiliation with Christie’s International Real Estate. Our website offers over 75 instant language translations.

Personal Service

We are very fortunate: We have the best clients. We treat every client with such great care, that they feel confident to refer us to their family, friends and business colleagues. We are always accessible to our clients: available quickly in person, by phone, by text or by email.

How Can We Help You?

Words of Appreciation

“Thank you for the memorable sales and closing experience of finding the cottage of our dreams. A perfect fit for our needs.”

I & E – Lake Muskoka cottage buyers

“Jim and Iris Gardiner were both amazing to deal with. A truly professional team. They shared a great deal of knowledge with us and really shed important light regarding potential Island Cottage ownership – all the pros and cons. Not only did they sell our existing cottage in 24 hours for much higher than our asking price they helped us find our new slice of paradise on Lake Muskoka in a very tight market. We are thrilled with our new cottage and love being on Eilean Gowan Island! We would highly recommend either Jim or Iris for any of your Real Estate needs!”

J & D – Sold on Echo Lake and bought on Lake Muskoka

Jim did me a favor 20 years ago and I wanted to return the favor – I approached him and Iris at the cottage show and, even though I already had a real estate agent, he recommended a cottage property that I purchased and enjoyed for those 20 years. I therefore, tracked him down and had him be our agent in selling that property. Our priority was to find new owners that would be friendly and fit in well with the neighbors and Jim and Iris found the perfect couple Jim and Iris made the entire sale most enjoyable. The experience was so smooth and enjoyable that the sellers, the buyers and the real estate agents all got together for supper the following summer at our old cottage!

K & L – Lake Muskoka

It is with great pleasure and appreciation for me to recommend the services of Jim Gardiner and the entire Gardiner Team. Jim’s awareness of community by-laws and market related activities extracted incremental value for us when we were finalizing the purchasing agreement.

JB – Mirror Lake

Just want to tell you that you did a fine job for me on the cottage sale on Lake Muskoka. The sale has removed a huge load from my shoulders. Iris, just a note to thank you again. Money is in the bank!!!!!!

BJ – Lake Muskoka