If you're converting a seasonal cottage to a four-season property, a mini-split system can heat and cool individual zones — the main living area, bedrooms, an addition — independently, so you're not paying to heat and cool space you're not using. This zoned approach is especially useful for cottages that get added onto over time, where a single central system was never designed in from the start.

For a property without existing ductwork, a ductless mini-split is typically far less invasive and less costly to install than adding a full ducted system. It also gives you room-by-room control, which suits how most cottages are actually used — heating and cooling the rooms in use rather than the whole building. For larger new-build cottages where ductwork is being installed anyway, a ducted heat pump or furnace system may make more sense; our team will walk you through both options for your specific property.