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Few city dwellers concern themselves with getting around by car. The situation is quite the opposite for many recreational homeowners. The nearest public highway cannot always be accessed from the local public road; sometimes it can only be accessed via a private road. You must investigate whether the access is public or private and whether there is a restrictive covenant on title (see Chapter 6 for more information). You may also want to consider who is responsible for the upkeep of the access or roadway and whether it is open year-round.

In some situations, the cottage may be on an island and accessible only by water. Provisions must be made for water transport as well as parking facilities on the mainland.

Accessibility to your recreational home is very important for many reasons. One thing to consider is resale value: usually, people living in the city want a very short distance to get to their recreational property, with minimal commuting hassles.

Equally important is access in and around the area where you purchase. For example, some waterfront cottages can only be accessed by water taxi, and this can increase your vacation expenses. If your getaway can only be accessed by way of a water taxi, seaplane, train, or ferry — or perhaps a combination of these — think of the cost of each of these transportation methods as this will add to your cost of owning a recreational property, especially if you were to commute on a regular basis. Also, you will need to consider the costs of transporting supplies and materials if you were to fix, renovate, or build on your property.