As soon as we arrived after a 6 1/2 hour drive from Toronto, we knew it was so worth it. In the past we have been so disappointed at other rentals with what the pictures promised, but this cottage really delivered. With the beautiful beam construction, gorgeous stone fireplace, cathedral ceiling in the open concept main area, and the stunning view of Rock Candy Mountain (the sheer cliff face looks like rock candy), we loved it immediately. There were so many pleasant surprises: a sauna, trampoline, good quality water toys (kayaks, canoe etc.) and an electric piano, to name a few. The cottage was well equipped, with a complete kitchen that included everything we needed (lettuce spinner, garlic press, panini grill, blenders, coffee makers, waffle iron and extra basic cooking ingredients left in case we forgot something). The modern bathroom was clean and one of our party kept saying it was more like a hotel bathroom than a cottage. And the washer and dryer - very convenient and appreciated!
The lake was quieter then we thought it would be - we were there at peak season, and it was relatively peaceful, perfect for our preference of swimming, kayaking and canoeing.
The hike up to the top of the Rock Candy Mountain is a decent workout, with the reward of 3 stunning views of the surrounding area. A nice half day outing.
Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, making themselves available and generally making everything very easy for us.
A very highly recommended oasis.