No problems with rust but do have to deal with hard water; they have a chemical treatment called a pillow that takes care of that.

You can then block out some time in slow season for a refresh and also indicate your plans in your listing.

Quote from @Clint Miller: How are you supporting your clients during this festive season?

I don't know your specific market all that well but have you done some analysis on your ADR during the high season X your high season occupancy rate and determined whether taking lower priced slow season bookings vs letting your property stay vacant during the winter averages out in your favor?

Our occupancy during our off season is near zero.

Quote from @Pat Aboukhaled: Curious.. do you think a flat rate for the whole season feels more convenient, or would you rather pay per snowfall to avoid paying for a mild winter?

Quote from @Jordan Kaylor: What is a “seasoning requirement”?  

This seasonal slowdown is typically predictable and manageable.But at the end of 2024, we saw that increase jump to over 10 days, pushing average DOM from 25-30 to over 40.

I just bought it in the fall and am trying to complete a bunch of modifications during off-season (e.g. metal roof, certain safety features, treating the deck, possibly updating the fire pit area, etc). 

-Provides peace of mind knowing you own the property outright, which can reduce stress, especially if income fluctuates during slower seasons.