Nature lover’s retreat in the forest. Near hiking, skiing, swimming, etc

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A spacious attic room with wooden beams, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island, stainless steel appliances, and a black tiled floor.
A wooden cabin with a deck, a red umbrella, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Val-des-Monts, QC
  • Place, Lac-McGregor
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Parliament Hill
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Canadian Tire Centre
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Val-des-Monts

Located in Val-des-Monts, this holiday home is in a rural area. Le Sorcier Golf Course and Le Pavillon Du Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit La Fab sur Mill and Meredith Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Eco-Odyssee, or check out an event or a game at Gatineau Sports Centre. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Val-des-Monts, QC

What's nearby

  • Lac-McGregor - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Casino du Lac Leamy - 32 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Byward Market Square - 34 min drive - 35.3 km
  • Parliament Hill - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Canadian Tire Centre - 54 min drive - 62.6 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 30 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Patati Patata - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maison Melda - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪papa pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature lover’s retreat in the forest. Near hiking, skiing, swimming, etc pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Nature lover’s retreat in the forest. Near hiking, skiing, swimming, etc ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature lover’s retreat in the forest. Near hiking, skiing, swimming, etc ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature lover’s retreat in the forest. Near hiking, skiing, swimming, etc ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature lover’s retreat in the forest. Near hiking, skiing, swimming, etc located?

This family-friendly Val-des-Monts holiday home is located in a rural location, 1 mi (1.7 km) from Lac-McGregor, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grand Lake and Dam Lake. Lacs Twin and Lac Bataille are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very responsive to our needs. Lovely area and kind people.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Lots of natural light, a spacious open-concept layout, and a comfortable atmosphere. Check-in and check-out were both quick and easy. Overall, a great experience and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is a great place to relax with your family in a rustic, natural setting.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is very spacious and bright during the day! It is private, serene and secluded where one can truly experience some relaxation, peace, and tranquility! We were a group of 6 friends and booked the cottage for 3 nights from Sep 17-20, 2026. Overall, it was a pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend it! :)Some additional lighting at night, particularly in the living room area and the shower area, would be nice :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was excellent, perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a wonderful stay out this cabin style cottage. The location was perfect for outdoorsy activities and not too far from Ottawa and Gatineau! The space was perfect for a family of 5. The space was well AC during the hot days and the layout was great for playing board games (available at the site) or reading a book! As well, the wildlife was amazing! We saw turkeys, rabbits, foxes and deer. It was a beautiful getaway!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house itself is welcoming and comfortable, and a great place to hang out for humans and dogs both. The property was really fun to explore with our kids, and there's lots to do in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Most of the house was clean, but the fridge, microwave and stove was dirty and those are the things you use to put food in and to cook it.It a real nice area and the yard and big and quiet, but around the house there should be a good cleaning, cutting the high grass in the back of the house, it looks spooky.There was only one face cloth left.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good stay

host super quick to respond ! Incredible place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful, and the house met our expectations.Very quiet and on a dead-end street which eliminated most traffic. Great if you own a dog like we do. Fun place for a dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

The property is gorgeous and we really enjoyed the space, indoor and outdoor. Great host and timely communication. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Property was very cozy and clean. Enjoyed the calm and peace during our stay. Very comfortable accommodations. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Everything was as described. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice property, welcome details really appreciated. All you need for a stay with family. Communication with owner was easy and we look forward to come back in a different season.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, very private house in a lovely location! Plenty of space for three adults and a teenager. We brought our dogs and enjoyed strolling with them up and down the quiet road. Lovely fire pit and grill was great to have. Only 30 minutes into Ottawa as well as to Gatineau National Park. Tim Horton’s only minutes away
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Spacious comfortable cabin with all the amenities of home. Groceries and restaurants close by. Lots of fun games to choose from as you relax with friends or family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Val-des-Monts location

This is a wonderfully quiet property just a few minutes from the center of Perkins, yet isolated from its neighbors. I was traveling with my dog and it was a good location for the two of us. The owners were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great nature experience!

Fantastic home in the woods, great rustic feeling the second you come in. Everything about the check-in and check-out process is easy and all issues with the home were communicated before hand. Fantastic home with lovely scenery!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage and Lovely Property, Escape to Nature

The cottage was absolutely comfortable and beautiful, one of a kind! Very clean, well stocked, amazing sheets and blankets (high end hotel feel); we enjoyed our stay here very much. The property is gorgeous and teeming with wildlife. We saw deer, fox, bunnies, and so many different types of birds right from the cottage and during our walks on the trails. We would definitely stay again, and would highly recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

I booked this beautiful chalet for my wife and I to celebrate our 20 year marriage anniversary. The booking went well and our host Sarah was a real pleasure to communicate with. She even went so far as to leave us a gift bag and card for our celebration. I definitely recommend this chalet for anyone who wants to get away and enjoy the area. Hats off to Sarah for a great time ! Shawn D
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Winter Weekend Away

Our adult family of four celebrated my sister-in-law's milestone birthday over 3 nights at this property. We had an amazing time. The property was as described, owner was easy to talk to and responsive and the surroundings were beautiful. We were able to take advantage of proximity to Ottawa, local Ski Hills and Nordik Spa. Extra touches were made by the owner to be sure we were comfortable (including extra instructions book, coffee pods, some snacks). I enjoyed the extra care taken to add privacy to the loft and living room if needed through the addition of curtains. This addition also helped with minimizing light in the morning so we weren't woken up too early. We had a considerable amount of snow over the weekend and someone came and plowed the driveway before we were even awake. Note that the water pressure is quite low, but this is normal for a property of this type and we were able to manage just fine. We would love to come back again in the winter, but could see how it would be a great property in the summer as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Neglect

At first glance this property look lovely. Then you realize that the grasses are so tall My 110 lbs dog disappeared in it, so did huge standing rocks and tree stumps, that he encountered (hard) as he romped. The “driveway” portrayed in the pictures, leading to the trail, is an overgrown swamp. After numerous attempts to get to the trail in the woods, we had to give up- and this trail was the main reason we rented this property. Around the buildings are piles and piles of garbage , some material sharp and dangerous. And in the cottage itself, nearly everything you go to use, is broken. There are two showers, the upstairs shower head is not useable just hanging down, the handheld Works. In the downstairs shower, there is no mixing battery so it’s with freezing cold or boiling hot. And so on and on and on. We made the best of it, because that’s how we are. But we would never return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
I am sorry that you were not happy with our property. I was very surprised to see this review as you told me you loved the property and your dog was having a great time. I was not contacted about anything being broken or any issues. Both showers work, but the downstairs one is a bit backwards, so if you had contacted me, I'd have told you how to use it. I am not aware of anything broken in the house and would have come immediately to fix anything if you had let us know. In terms of the forest, we have had an extremely high amount of rainfall this year, which has made the ground very wet and the first portion of the path is wetland that is normally much dryer at this time of year. The grass is long as it's countryside and pollinators need the wildflowers etc. The property is a former hobby farm, so there is some leftover farming items (chicken coop, plant pots, etc) but there is no garbage. Above all, I wish you had contacted me during your 4 night stay to rectify any issue you perceived as we asked you to let us know of you had questions or concerns right from the beginning and we are extremely responsive and quick to help our guests with anything they need.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Le chalet est impeccable ormis la douche de l'étage toujours pas réparé. Mais l'aspect extérieur est complètement différent des photos de l'annonce, pelouse négligé, gazebo sans fillet anti-moustique, feu de camps moins accessible que sur les photos on voit que la végétation reprend l'avantage. Hote super et rapide à interagir.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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