As unruly guests disturb the peace, this popular Ontario cottage community considers licences for short-term rentals

As short-term rentals have become big business in cottage country, Muskoka Lakes property owners say partying and noise are a growing problem. The township wants more regulation, but some say proposed fees and limitations hurt responsible renters.

As unruly guests disturb the peace, this popular Ontario cottage community considers licences for short-term rentals
A sunny day on the shore of a lake. The lake is visible through trees. Two cottage chairs are empty, overlooking the lake. A cottage is visible across the water, about a mile away

As short-term rentals have become big business in cottage country, Muskoka Lakes property owners say partying and noise are a growing problem. The township wants more regulation, but some say proposed fees and limitations hurt responsible renters.