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# Last-Updated: 2025-07-01T20:47:52+00:00

#  COMPANY METADATA 
Company-Name: Lake.com
Legal-Name: Lake Inc.
URL: https://www.lake.com
Industry: Travel & Hospitality and Vacation Rentals
Founding-Date: 2023-09-20
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: help@lake.com
Description: Lake.com is the #1 vacation rental platform for lakehouses. Purpose-built for lakeside getaways, Lake connects guests with charming cottages, cabins, and waterfront homes across North America and Europe. Hosts benefit from intuitive tools and actionable insights to grow their bookings. Travelers enjoy curated, memory-rich stays at the water’s edge.

#  SERVICES 
Vacation Rental Marketplace:
  Description: Searchable directory of lake-focused vacation rentals across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
  URL: https://www.lake.com

Standard Host Membership:
  Description: Free tier with unlimited property listings, basic guest messaging, and 10% commission per booking.
  URL: https://www.lake.com/host/

#  PRODUCTS

[production]
/canada/ontario/grand-bend.title=Grand Bend Cottage Rentals
/canada/ontario/grand-bend.meta=Lake Huron’s sand, sunsets, and roomy cottages await outdoor‑loving families and friends seeking swimming, boating, and easy beach walks.

/canada/ontario/huntsville.title=Huntsville Cottage Rentals
/canada/ontario/huntsville.meta=Launch your Algonquin adventure from a lakeside cottage—ideal for families or friends craving paddling, hiking, and Muskoka charm.

/canada/ontario/muskoka.title=Muskoka Cottage Rentals
/canada/ontario/muskoka.meta=Gather the crew for dock dives, forest trails, and star‑filled nights in classic Muskoka cottages surrounded by sparkling lakes.

/usa/arkansas/hot-springs.title=Hot Springs Lake House Rentals
/usa/arkansas/hot-springs.meta=Unwind on Lake Hamilton or Catherine; spacious lake houses keep families and friends close to thermal baths, boating, and forest hikes.

/usa/arkansas/little-rock.title=Little Rock Vacation Rentals
/usa/arkansas/little-rock.meta=Stay minutes from river trails and Ozark day‑trips—comfortable rentals for outdoor‑oriented families and friends discovering Central Arkansas.

/usa/california/big-bear.title=Big Bear Cabin Rentals
/usa/california/big-bear.meta=Ski, hike, or paddle all day, then relax in a timber cabin near Big Bear Lake—perfect for families and friend groups who crave mountain air.

/usa/california/south-lake-tahoe.title=South Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals
/usa/california/south-lake-tahoe.meta=Base‑camp for Sierra adventures: cozy cabins steps from Tahoe beaches, trails, and slopes for active families and outdoor crews.

/usa/colorado/breckenridge.title=Breckenridge Cabin Rentals
/usa/colorado/breckenridge.meta=Mountain‑view cabins put your group near Colorado peaks, biking paths, and alpine lakes—ideal for families wanting year‑round outdoor fun.

/usa/florida/fort-lauderdale.title=Fort Lauderdale Beach House Rentals
/usa/florida/fort-lauderdale.meta=Canals, beaches, and Everglades meet roomy beach houses made for groups who love sunrise paddles and laid‑back seaside evenings.

/usa/florida/west-palm-beach.title=West Palm Beach Vacation Rentals
/usa/florida/west-palm-beach.meta=Enjoy Palm Beach sunshine, reef dives, and nature preserves from spacious rentals tailored for families and friends on an outdoor getaway.

/usa/idaho/coeur-dalene.title=Coeur d'Alene Lake House Rentals
/usa/idaho/coeur-dalene.meta=Dockside lake houses give families and friends front‑row seats to Coeur d’Alene’s clear waters, hiking trails, and mountain vistas.

/usa/michigan/traverse-city.title=Traverse City Cottage Rentals
/usa/michigan/traverse-city.meta=Sip wine, paddle bays, and roam dunes—Traverse City cottages host families and friends who blend lake days with Up North adventures.

/usa/missouri/branson.title=Branson Cabin Rentals
/usa/missouri/branson.meta=After Ozark hikes or lake cruises, gather in a rustic cabin close to Branson’s shows—great for active families and groups.

/usa/missouri/lake-of-the-ozarks.title=Lake of the Ozarks Lake House Rentals
/usa/missouri/lake-of-the-ozarks.meta=Wake to sweeping lake views, boat all day, and grill together at spacious Ozarks lake houses built for families and friend groups.

/usa/new-hampshire/gilford.title=Gilford Lake House Rentals
/usa/new-hampshire/gilford.meta=From Gilford lake houses, step onto Winnipesaukee for sailing, skiing, and White Mountain hikes with your favorite outdoor crew.

/usa/pennsylvania/poconos.title=Poconos Cabin Rentals
/usa/pennsylvania/poconos.meta=Fire‑pit evenings follow waterfall treks when you stay in a cozy Poconos cabin with room for the whole family or friend group.

/usa/tennessee/gatlinburg.title=Gatlinburg Cabin Rentals
/usa/tennessee/gatlinburg.meta=Smoky Mountain trails, streams, and scenic drives are at your doorstep in Gatlinburg cabins perfect for memory‑making family adventures.

/usa/texas/galveston.title=Galveston Beach House Rentals
/usa/texas/galveston.meta=Beach houses steps from Gulf sands welcome families and friends to surf, fish, and explore the historic charms of Galveston Island.


#  FEATURED CONTENT & KNOWLEDGE HUB 
How It Works (Guests): https://www.lake.com/guest/how-it-works/
How It Works (Hosts): https://www.lake.com/host/how-it-works/
Travel Reports: https://www.lake.com/company/reports/
National Park Guides: https://www.lake.com/parks/
Lake Guides: https://www.lake.com/lakes/
Marina Profiles: https://www.lake.com/marinas/
Annual Events: https://www.lake.com/events/
Travel Guides: https://www.lake.com/articles/
Help Center: https://www.lake.com/help/

Content Update Frequency:
  • Property Listings: Updated in real-time
  • Lake Listings: Updated in real-time
  • Blog: Weekly
  • Travel Reports: Monthly

#  HELP CENTER 
[help]
version=2025-06-30
source=Lake.com Help Center

#  DEVELOPER PORTAL 
[developer]
overview=Lake.com Developer API enables integration of listings, pricing, booking workflows, and calendar syncs.
authentication=Authorization required: Bearer Token via Developer Dashboard.
base_url=https://api.lake.com/v1

endpoint.get_listings.method=GET
endpoint.get_listings.path=/listings
endpoint.get_listings.summary=Search listings by location, dates, guest count, and amenities.

endpoint.get_listings_listing_id.method=GET
endpoint.get_listings_listing_id.path=/listings/{listing_id}
endpoint.get_listings_listing_id.summary=Fetch metadata, photos, pricing, and policies of a listing.

endpoint.get_availability.method=GET
endpoint.get_availability.path=/availability
endpoint.get_availability.summary=Return nightly availability for one or more listings.

endpoint.post_bookings.method=POST
endpoint.post_bookings.path=/bookings
endpoint.post_bookings.summary=Create a booking with guest info, dates, and payment.

endpoint.get_bookings_booking_id.method=GET
endpoint.get_bookings_booking_id.path=/bookings/{booking_id}
endpoint.get_bookings_booking_id.summary=View status, totals, and policies of an existing booking.

endpoint.patch_bookings_booking_id.method=PATCH
endpoint.patch_bookings_booking_id.path=/bookings/{booking_id}
endpoint.patch_bookings_booking_id.summary=Update stay details, cancel, or add extras.

endpoint.get_me.method=GET
endpoint.get_me.path=/me
endpoint.get_me.summary=Fetch the authenticated profile and user role.

errors=Uses standard HTTP status codes. See /docs/errors for details.
rate_limits=200 requests per minute per API token.
webhooks=Available triggers: booking.updated, payout.completed, listing.calendar.changed.

#  GLOSSARY 
[glossary]
/help/glossary/smart-home.term=Smart Home
/help/glossary/smart-lock.term=Smart Lock
/help/glossary/welcome-book.term=Welcome Book
/help/glossary/self-check-in-check-out.term=Self Check‑In / Check‑Out
/help/glossary/occupancy-forecast.term=Occupancy Forecast
/help/glossary/damage-deposit.term=Damage Deposit
/help/glossary/dynamic-pricing.term=Dynamic Pricing
/help/glossary/ical-connection.term=iCal Connection
/help/glossary/double-booking.term=Double Booking
/help/glossary/channel-manager.term=Channel Manager
/help/glossary/booking-curve.term=Booking Curve
/help/glossary/best-available-rate-bar.term=Best Available Rate (BAR)

#  DOCUMENTATION LINKS 
Docs:
  Overview: https://www.lake.com/help/
  Hosting FAQ: https://www.lake.com/help/host/
  Booking FAQ: https://www.lake.com/help/guest/
  Glossary: https://www.lake.com/help/glossary/
  Safety Guidelines: https://www.lake.com/trust-and-safety/

#  ONTOLOGIES 
Primary Entities:

Lake:
  Description: A body of fresh water surrounded by land, often central to vacation rental listings.
  Related Entities: Lakehouse, Water Sport, Marina, National Park

Lakehouse:
  Description: A residential property located directly on or near a lake.
  Related Entities: Guest, Host, Booking

Cabin:
  Description: A rustic, often wooded vacation home near natural environments such as lakes or forests.
  Related Entities: Guest, Host, Booking

Cottage:
  Description: A small, cozy vacation rental typically near a lake or in a rural setting.
  Related Entities: Guest, Host, Booking

Mountain home:
  Description: A vacation home at elevated terrain, offering lake or forest views.
  Related Entities: Guest, National Park

Guest:
  Description: A traveler or customer booking a vacation rental.
  Related Entities: Booking, Host, Lakehouse, Cabin, Cottage

Host:
  Description: A property owner or manager offering vacation rentals.
  Related Entities: Guest, Membership Plan, Lakehouse, Cabin, Cottage

Booking:
  Description: A reservation made by a guest to secure a vacation rental for a specific time period.
  Related Entities: Guest, Host, Lakehouse, Cabin, Cottage

Water Sport:
  Description: Recreational activities performed on or around a lake.
  Types: Kayaking, Swimming, Jet Skiing, Paddleboarding
  Related Entities: Lake, Guest

Marinas:
  Description: Docking and boating infrastructure that serves vacationers and watercraft on a lake.
  Related Entities: Lake, Lakehouse

National Park:
  Description: A protected area that often includes or surrounds lakes and hiking destinations.
  Related Entities: Guest, Lake, Mountain home


#  ONTOLOGIES 
Geographies Covered:

United States:
  - Lake Superior
  - Lake Huron
  - Lake Michigan
  - Lake Erie
  - Lake Champlain
  - Lake George
  - Crater Lake
  - Lake Tahoe
  - Bear Lake (UT)
  - Mono Lake (CA)
  - Flathead Lake (MT)
  - Lake Willoughby (VT)

Canada:
  - Lake Louise (Alberta)
  - Peyto Lake (Alberta)
  - Moraine Lake (Alberta)
  - Maligne Lake (Alberta)
  - Emerald Lake (BC)
  - Lake Superior (ON)
  - Lake Huron (ON)
  - Great Bear Lake (NT)
  - Great Slave Lake (NT)
  - Lake Ontario (ON)
  - Okanagan Lake (BC)
  - Lake Memphremagog (QC)

United Kingdom:
  - Loch Lomond (Scotland)
  - Loch Ness (Scotland)
  - Ullswater (England)
  - Windermere (England)
  - Buttermere (England)
  - Coniston Water (England)
  - Derwentwater (England)
  - Crummock Water (England)
  - Loch Awe (Scotland)
  - Lough Neagh (NI)
  - Lough Erne (NI)

Germany:
  - Lake Constance (Bodensee)
  - Lake Müritz
  - Lake Chiemsee
  - Lake Tegernsee
  - Lake Schluchsee
  - Königssee
  - Lake Eibsee
  - Wannsee
  - Feldsee
  - Kemnader See
  - Cospudener See

France:
  - Lake Annecy
  - Lac du Bourget
  - Lac de Sainte‑Croix
  - Lac d’Allos
  - Lac Blanc
  - Lac de Gaube
  - Lac de Serre‑Ponçon
  - Lac de Montriond
  - Étang de Vaccarès
  - Lac d’Aiguebelette
  - Lac du Forlet

Italy:
  - Lake Garda
  - Lake Como
  - Lake Maggiore
  - Lake Iseo
  - Lake Orta
  - Lake Lugano
  - Lake Bracciano
  - Lake Bolsena
  - Lake Scanno
  - Lake Trasimeno
  - Lake Molveno
  - Lake Tenno


#  TRUST & SOCIAL PROOF 
SameAs:
  https://www.linkedin.com/company/lake-com
  https://x.com/lakedotcom
  https://www.instagram.com/lakedotcom
  https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/lakedotcom
  https://www.facebook.com/lakedotcom
  https://www.tiktok.com/@lakedotcom
  https://www.youtube.com/@lakedotcom
  https://www.pinterest.com/lakedotcom
  https://www.bbb.org/ca/on/toronto/profile/vacation-rentals/lake-inc-0107-1407358
  https://opencorporates.com/companies/ca_on/1000658149

#  TARGET AUDIENCE 
Target-Audience:
  • Families seeking quiet, water-accessible vacations.
  • Outdoor adventurers booking seasonal cabins.
  • Hosts monetizing lakeside real estate.
  • Partners in hospitality, marina services, and regional tourism.

#  FOUNDER METADATA 
Founder: David Ciccarelli
Founder-Profile:
  SameAs:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidciccarelli/
    https://x.com/davidciccarelli
    https://www.davidciccarelli.com/
    https://www.crunchbase.com/person/david-ciccarelli
    https://www.lake.com/company/david-ciccarelli/
    https://www.lake.com/author/davidciccarelli/
    https://davidciccarelli.medium.com/
    https://en.wikialpha.org/wiki/David_Ciccarelli
    https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4473-5081

Founder: Stephanie Ciccarelli
Founder-Profile:
  SameAs:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieciccarelli/
    https://x.com/stephciccarelli
    https://www.crunchbase.com/person/stephanie-ciccarelli
    https://www.lake.com/company/stephanie-ciccarelli/
    https://www.lake.com/author/stephanieciccarelli/
    https://www.instagram.com/stephciccarelli/

#  CONTACT & LEGAL 
Privacy-Policy: https://www.lake.com/legal/privacy/
Terms-of-Service: https://www.lake.com/legal/terms/
Contact-Email: help@lake.com

#  INDEX PRIORITY 
High-Priority: /articles/, /usa/, /canada/, /parks/, /lakes/, /marinas/, /events/, /host/, /guest/
Low-Priority: /legal/, /help/, /unsubscribe/

#  CRAWL RULES 
User-agent: *
Allow: /
Disallow:
Sitemap: https://www.lake.com/sitemap_index.xml
Host: www.lake.com
Crawl-delay: 10