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Own, Enjoy, and Earn: Mortgage + Airbnb Income Potential on Quirke Lake

Own, Enjoy, and Earn: Mortgage + Airbnb Income Potential on Quirke Lake

Waterfront homes are already high on the dream list — but what if they could pay you back while you enjoy them? With the right mortgage structure and short-term rental plan, a home like this one on Quirke Lake offers both lifestyle and smart financial returns.

This listing is shared courtesy of Oak Realty Ltd. and with full permission from the Sellers. Below, we’ll walk through a sample mortgage scenario (based on a $1,000,000 purchase), and project realistic Airbnb income potential based on local market rates and occupancy trends.


Scenario: Buying at $1,000,000 with 20% Down

DescriptionValue
Purchase Price$1,000,000
Down Payment (20%)$200,000
Mortgage Amount$800,000
Interest Rate4.14% fixed
Estimated Monthly Payment~$4,252 (P&I)
Annual Mortgage Cost~$51,024

Add estimated taxes, insurance, maintenance = $65,000–$70,000/year carrying cost


Rental Income Possibilities

Using conservative rates for a high-end lakefront short-term rental in Elliot Lake:

SeasonNights BookedAvg RateEst. Gross Income
High Season (Summer)59 nights$525$30,975
Mid Season (Spring/Fall)84 nights$350$29,400
Low Season (Winter)70 nights$200$14,000
Total Gross Income$74,375

Assuming 30% operating costs (management, utilities, maintenance), you’d net around $52,000/year — more than covering the majority of annual ownership expenses.


Lifestyle + Financial Flexibility

Even if you only rent it out part-time, this property gives you options:

  • Use it as a family cottage and rent it during peak weeks

  • Run it full-time as an investment and block off time for personal use

  • Live in it seasonally while earning income the rest of the year

With 5 bedrooms, a sandy shoreline, a full walkout basement, and over 3,000 sf of usable space, this home ticks all the boxes for guests and owners.


Final Thoughts

Quirke Lake is a destination in every season. And with the right mortgage + short-term rental strategy, this home — shared with permission by Oak Realty Ltd. and the Sellers — could be a savvy move for your financial future and your lifestyle.

📩 Want to explore financing or Airbnb income strategies?
Reach out to us at yourmagnoliagroup.com or mortgagewithchar.com — we’ll help you crunch the numbers, explore local licensing, and decide if this is the lakefront opportunity for you.