Group of Seven Cottages

The Resort & Its Setting

Group of Seven Cottages sits on a rural property on Rural Route 1 in the Highlandgrove area, a part of Canada known for its forests, lakes and classic cottage-country scenery — the kind of landscape that inspired the painters the resort takes its name from. Rather than a conventional resort block, the property is built around individual cottages, giving owners a self-contained, home-like unit rather than a standard hotel-style room. It's an independent resort, meaning it isn't run under one of the big international timeshare brands, but it carries an RCI affiliation that opens the door to wider exchange options.

The Area and Things to Do

Highlandgrove's appeal is its countryside setting: expect a slower pace, outdoor scenery and a genuine escape from city life. Because the resort is rural and accessed by road, a car is the practical way to get around and explore the wider region, including nearby towns, lakes and trails typical of Ontario cottage country. This is a destination for travellers who want fresh air, quiet mornings and space to unwind rather than a packed entertainment schedule.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Group of Seven Cottages and are ready to move on, you can list it for resale or rent directly on BidMyTimeshare.com as a private, owner-to-owner sale. You set your own asking price, pay a single one-time listing fee to publish your ad, and keep 100% of whatever you agree with a buyer — there's no commission taken from your sale price. Interested buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, so you stay in control of negotiations and timing.

Because Group of Seven Cottages is an independent resort, resale transfers are handled through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a large corporate brand's transfer department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, ask management for the current transfer fee, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and the current annual maintenance fee — these details vary by resort and aren't published figures we can quote here, so get them in writing before you finalise a deal. A resale buyer typically takes on the week itself along with ongoing annual fees, but any RCI membership or exchange credits tied to your account may need to be set up fresh in the buyer's name, so it's worth clarifying this with RCI directly as part of the handover.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Buyers weighing up a week here should factor in the rural location — this is a destination for guests who want a cottage retreat and are happy to drive to reach it, rather than a resort with on-site nightlife or extensive amenities. Renters should confirm which season they're booking, since cottage country destinations like this often have distinct warm-weather and winter appeal, and should check directly with the seller or resort management what's included in the unit before booking.

Exchange Flexibility

Because Group of Seven Cottages carries an RCI affiliation, owners who aren't using their week can potentially deposit it into the RCI exchange network to trade for stays at other affiliated resorts. Anyone buying a resale week with exchange use in mind should confirm current RCI membership status and enrolment steps separately, as these are managed through RCI rather than through the resale transaction itself.