Cedar River Lodge Association

Rental Management FAQs

What truly sets us apart is our comprehensive approach to rental management.  

When you entrust your property to us, you’re not just getting a rental manager – you’re gaining an entire dedicated team working to ensure your investment thrives.  

Our rental management program includes marketing specialists, a team of reservations agents, 24/7 front desk support, experienced group sales managers, and on-site housekeeping and maintenance crews. These are not merely contractors, but staff members invested in caring for your property, our guests, and the overall success of the resort. 

Moreover, by participating in Shanty Creek Resort’s rental management program, you’ll enjoy the “Shanty Creek Advantage.” This benefit provides access to premier amenities like on-site swimming pools, the resort’s fitness center, complimentary transportation within the premises.

Being part of the rental management program provides services such as; Front Desk Operations, Housekeeping, Advertising/Promotion, Security, and annual unit inspections. 

When deciding to participate in the rental management program an agreement will be sent via DocuSign. Once we receive a signed copy, our Rental Manager will sign, and a completed copy will be sent for your records. You must also submit valid proof of insurance.  

Monthly Owner statements are sent in the mail within thirty (30) days after the month’s end. This statement will reflect the previous month’s transactions including income and room rental nights, expenses. The net rental income will be disbursed via check.  

Fifty percent (50%) of the Gross Rental Income will be paid to the Manager. 

You will receive a 1099 tax form by mail prior to the deadline. When needing specific information regarding income, expenses and room rental nights that information will be on your monthly Owner statements.  

We promote Shanty Creek Resort with advertising and public relations programs. Our sales department is also responsible for seeking group guest business. Each unit is not advertised separately.  

Our maintenance department handles minor repairs that need attention between reservations. All major repairs will be either reported to the Owner to handle or in emergency situations we will contact an outside vendor to make the repair.  

Owners must submit a two-year reservation calendar and requests outside of this calendar will be based on availably. Owner reservations can be made through the Owner’s portal or through the rental management office. A housekeeping fee is applied to the Owner’s account upon check-out. 

All Owner and Owner’s guest must check in and out at the Front Desk to receive access to the unit and to ensure proper handling of the charges for the unit.  

Routine housekeeping services are provided after each rental. Services include, but are not limited to, providing and changing linens; cleaning of kitchen, including stove, dishwasher and refrigerator; cleaning of bathroom fixtures and floor covering; general dusting; vacuuming; and spot cleaning of walls and carpeting.Annual deep cleaning and carpet cleaning will also be completed by our housekeeping department and charged back to the Owner’s account. 

When replacing furniture in your unit, the Owner is responsible for disposing of all old furniture and cannot be disposed of in the dumpsters at the Resort.  

A certificate of general liability insurance must be provided naming the Manager as an “additional insured”. The policy shall insure the Manager against occurrences within the Unit or upon common elements with liability limits of not less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence and property damage equal to the replacement value of the personal property in the Unit. 

Our cancellation policy is five (5) days prior to guests’ arrival. If the Manager deems it necessary to issue a partial or full refund to promote guest satisfaction that is at the Manager’s discretion.  

While we must understand that accidents happen along with normal wear and tear of a rental unit, the Rental Manager will take all reasonable steps to ensure that Rental Guests leave the unit in the same condition as received. In the event of damage, we will take reasonable steps to see if the Rental Guests damage to the unit was deliberate or intentional. However, obtaining restitution from Rental Guests for damage is not always possible and the Owner will be responsible for all costs in excess of what is received by the Manager from the Rental Guests necessary to restore the Unit.   

The rental management department will inspect each unit at least once per year. After the inspection, depending on the condition of your unit, you may be sent some items that are in need of attention. It is always recommended to do any upgrades to your unit during our shoulder season times.  

Should you have questions regarding the rental management program you can contact our Rental Management office. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. They can also be reached at 231-533-3907 or email rental@shantycreek.com.

Guest complaints and issues are reported back to the head of the department necessary to correct the issue.  

Specific instructions or preferences can be provided to the Rental Management office. Should you choose to leave instructions for guests regarding your unit our marketing team can provide this for you.   

We currently use Maestro for our property management system.  

Once we have received all necessary information needed to be part of the Rental Program, a welcome email will be sent from our vendor for you to access an Online Owner’s portal. This will allow you to make Owner Reservations. The portal is not necessarily a tool for tracking when your unit is booked or forecasting revenue, as many factors can cause fluctuations in the booking process 

Reservations are made either online or through our Reservations Department. All rental income is deposited into a property management account and is then distributed from this account. 

Shanty Creek Resort remains the only approved and appointed rental management agent for the Cedar River Lodge, as specified in the Master Deed of the condominium. Should you choose to terminate your unit from the Rental Management program, we must receive written notification sixty (60) days prior. Any reservations that cannot be relocated are to be honored for up to ninety (90) days after the written notice is received.  

The owner must notify the Rental Manager in writing of the listing and identify the listing Managers. If such notice is not received, we will not provide access to Unit for showing. Any real estate agent intending to show the Unit must notify and obtain permission from the Rental Manager before doing so.   

Upon the guests‘ departure, our housekeeping department completes a walk through to ensure the unit is secure. Should you choose to keep any personal items in your unit they must be locked in a secure cabinet.