What a treat this cottage was!
We really enjoyed the various water activities. The shallow bay and dock area is perfect for the young kids to swim in while the adults watch on and relax (or join in with them)!
The cottage is one of the most well equipped we have seen. The large kitchen makes dinner prep with various adults a breeze with lots of space to store your groceries, various appliances and a full fridge/freezer. There are numerous bath and beach towels to go around for everyone! The laundry facilities were well used.
The space was perfect for us. The 2 bedroom walkout basement with a bathroom is great for a family of 4. The kids were so excited for the bunk beds, but we recommend bringing a portable bunk bed rail for the top bunk if your kids are still a little young and prone to rolling around.
Upstairs, a beautiful and large master ensuite awaits you. Need to work remotely? The master loft is the perfect spot for it, with views of the lake and spacious desk. The small and cozy queen room is great for a couple, with extra space in the main loft.
Parts of the cottage can get quite warm and stuffy during the hot/humid days, but thankfully we had mostly cooler nights to cool it down and a breeze off the lake. The ceiling fans do a pretty good job, but we needed to borrow the portable fan from the master for the queen room.
The sunsets are beautiful! The glow off the lake into the cottage makes for relaxing evenings. :) The ambiance is nothing but enjoyable.
For those wishing to dock a boat, having an experienced driver around shallow and rocky areas makes getting around the small lake easy and relaxing. We anchored down in various spots away from other boats and cottages and allowed the kids to fish and jump off the boat and swim which they absolutely loved. Be sure to check for rocky areas! Since it being a smaller/quiter lake, there was little boat traffic, great for those wanting to cruise around on canoes paddle baords, kayaks etc. The winds and gusts on the lake can become quite strong on windy days, so be sure to check the forecast before heading out on smaller watercraft.
Bracebridge and surrounding areas are well within reach if you need to go into town for groceries or want to wander into the little shops!
Dave was excellent, flexible and checked in to make sure we were settled in okay.
Thank you for opening your cottage to us. We had a wonderful week and we were sad to say goodbye! Highly recommended!
