Cottage cabin in the woods
Muskoka · Kawarthas · Haliburton · Georgian Bay

Property tasks, handled by a local.

Lawn care, cleaning, dock-ins, handyman jobs, turnovers — for your cottage, your home, or your rental. Post what you need, pick a trusted local, and it's done. Usually before the weekend.

Two ways to use Dockhand

One-off job or the whole season?

Book a single quick fix and never pay a monthly fee. Or subscribe to Cottage Plus and lock in a loyalty rate on every seasonal, recurring, and one-off job for $9/mo.

Pay-as-you-go

One-off booking

$0/moPay only when you book

For the job you just want done — once. No subscription, no account commitment. Standard service fee shown clearly at checkout.

  • Gutter clearing + minor handyman
  • Dump runs + brush removal
  • Hot tub drain + refill
  • Tree trimming + clean-up
  • One-time deep cleans
  • Pay only when you book — no monthly fee
Post a quick fix

Year-end tax invoice is a subscriber-only benefit — available on Cottage Plus, Airbnb Host ($49/mo), and Property Manager ($199/mo for 2 properties + $49 per additional), not on pay-as-you-go bookings.

One fee: 13% of the job, plus HST on that fee. Card and bank payments cost the same — we absorb the payment processing, so there is nothing extra at checkout.

Invoices are due on receipt. From 1 September 2026, a balance still unpaid 30 days after the invoice date may accrue 1% per month on the outstanding amount. We'll always tell you before that happens.

How it works

Post in 30 seconds. Most done by Friday.

No phone tag, no waiting for a quote that never comes. The whole flow is built for people short on time.

Post a task

Snap a photo, describe what you need, set a budget — our AI helps you write it in seconds.

Get matches

Three verified locals near your cottage are ranked and notified. Most respond within hours.

Pick + confirm

Review profiles, reviews, and Documented Trade Business badges. Pick the one you want.

Pay safely, done

Stripe-processed payment. Photo-based completion sign-off. 48-hour issue window per Refund Policy.

Why people choose Dockhand

Documented Trade Businesses. Stripe-processed payments. Public reviews.

We're not Facebook Marketplace. Every tasker is verified, every job is photo-documented, and every dollar flows through Stripe with photo proof and a 48-hour issue window.

Local independent taskers

Every tasker passes ID verification from Day 1. Documented Trade Business = Small + Commercial business crews who have uploaded their own insurance — clearly badged on their profile.

  • ID verification on every tasker
  • Documented Trade Business = insurance on file (Small + Commercial biz)
  • Insurance display on Pro profiles
  • Photo portfolio + reviews

Stripe payment protection

Every booking is charged through Stripe with photo proof required on completion. If a tasker doesn't show or the work isn't right, flag it within 48 hours and the dispute mediator gets you sorted — no chargebacks needed.

  • Stripe payment protection on every booking
  • 2-hour hold after job completion
  • AI dispute mediator if things go sideways
  • HST handled + remitted for you

Photo proof on every job

Taskers submit before-and-after photos. You see the work was done. Records stay in your account for tax season, insurance claims, or just peace of mind.

  • Before + after photos required
  • Year-end spending + tax summary
  • Per-property records (if multi-cottage)
  • Receipts + invoices archived

Ready to get something done?

Post your first task in under a minute. No subscription required to start.

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