More Than a Cottage: Holly Carroll on Lifestyle, Legacy & Muskoka Living

What are people really buying in cottage country right now?On this episode of Boats, Beers & Backroads, Jamie Allison sits down with Holly Carroll—#1 best-selling author, luxury realtor, and Managing Director of The Agency Muskoka—to break down what’s actually happening in Ontario’s cottage country market… and why it’s about far more than real estate.From recent rising water levels and shifting buyer behaviour to a market that’s slowly finding its footing again, Holly gives a real, grounded look at what’s driving decisions in cottage country right now.But this conversation goes deeper.Holly shares her philosophy on real estate as an emotional and lifestyle-driven experience—not just a transaction—and how helping clients find the right feeling matters more than checking every box.In this episode:​The real impact of high water levels this year​Why today’s buyers are more cautious—and more intentional​What’s driving the return of cottage market activity​Why elevated properties are suddenly in demand​How lifestyle, not features, sells cottages​The shift from city life to Muskoka living​Building authentic connection in business and life​Holly’s journey into personal development, speaking, and writingThis is a conversation about finding your place, building connection, and redefining what “home” really means.👉 Whether you’re buying, dreaming, or just love the cottage lifestyle—this one hits.🎧 Listen or watch now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.https://linktr.ee/BoatsBeersandBackroads@boatsbeersandbackroadsFollow Holly on Instagram @hollyanncarroll