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Rustic Lakeside Log Cabins

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The full featured kitchen
Table for 6, smart TV, satellite TV and WIFI
Bunks for 4
Bunks for 2
Queen bed on the porch (unheated)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Dock

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Renfrew, ON

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Lakeside Log Cabins

As part of a century old farm on Ferguson Lake, we offer two lakeside cabins or camping where vacationers can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing or just relaxation. The rustic log cabins feature a windowed porch, wood stove, air conditioning, and can sleep 6 to 8 individuals. They have a gas range, refrigerator, microwave and BBQ. The cabin has running potable hot and cold water while shower and washroom facilities (ladies and men sections) are in a separate building. During the winter (Nov through April), the running water and washroom facilities are not operational, however an outhouse is available. This cabin is approximately 175 ft from the beach area.
Next to this Upper cabin is a log "cookhouse" that contains a fridge, table and chairs, couch and queen bed. There are no cooking facilities in the cookhouse but it can be used for overflow of a larger group from the Upper Cabin. Please enquire as to its' availability.
The other similar cabin on the same property is offered in VRBO listing #1263709 which has separate availability.
Ferguson Lake has large-mouth bass, walleye and pike for the avid fisherman. There is a sandy beach ideal for children to play and swim in and they can catch bass from the dock. There is a raft in the lake to swim at or lounge on and a campfire area at water’s edge (firewood included).
We are close to Logos Land water park, Calabogie Motorsports Park, 5 golf courses (Dragonfly, Renfrew, Calabogie Highlands, Oaks of Cobden and Whitetail), hiking destinations, ATV trails and numerous other lakes and rivers. We have miles of marked walking trails on hundreds of acres consisting of our own property and adjacent Crown lands. Winter activities can include skiing at nearby Calabogie peaks, snowmobiling on local trails or ice-fishing on Ferguson Lake or mumerous others.
During the winter months, cabin running water and the washroom and shower building is not in service but there is an "outhouse" available.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Sandy beach that has a gentle slope

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Events

Events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1021318vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Greater Madawaska

Located in Greater Madawaska, this cabin is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Centennial Lake Provincial Park and Dacre Heights, while McDougall Mill Museum and O’Brien’s Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Storyland, or check out an event or a game at Calabogie Motorsports Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Renfrew, ON

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Donald's Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Frydayz - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Canthooks Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Lakeside Log Cabins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Lakeside Log Cabins?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Rustic Lakeside Log Cabins located?

Nestled on the beach, this Greater Madawaska cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dacre Heights, Lake Glades and Rock Cut. Calabogie Peaks and China Garden are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect get away

We had a wonderful little getaway. The area is beautiful the cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed. Wally and his Daughter Meg are wonderful hosts. Such a pretty spot we hope to have the time to get back there again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review us. Glad you enjoyed our property and yes ,we hope to have you back some time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Very Private

We only were able to stay one night. Our grandson loved the sand toys. Very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Natalie T.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Misleading

We stayed in the upper cabin which is in between the owners home and his mother in laws home. Felt watched by the owner our entire stay. Shared the beach front (which is basically a swamp with lots of weeds) with 2 parents and their little kids. There is no bathroom in the cabin so you’re only choice is to use the out house which is up a steep hill behind the cabin or walk to the co-ed washrooms which is past the owners home than past a barn. Had a weird stay to say the least, won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2020
The owners of Ferguson Lake Cabins do not “watch” or monitor the activities of our guests as we have many other constructive tasks to attend to during the day. Our VRBO property description does indicate we live on site and we do touch base with our guests from time to time to ensure all is well and that their needs are being met. Our posted cabin guidelines ask that issues be brought forward immediately so we can remedy them. We also asked – no concerns were mentioned. Our VRBO description also specifically indicates that the washroom for the cabin is in a separate building. The outhouse is only for winter use when the washrooms are shut down. In response to the ongoing Covid crisis, we indicate to our guests that a portion of the washroom building is solely dedicated to their cabin to maximize safety. In addition we have instituted a minimum 3 day vacancy between bookings as a further precaution. For over 60 years we have a history of receiving families and adult groups who enjoy the beach and swim for hours. There are weeds around the perimeter of our sandy beach and swimming area as our photos show - it’s a natural lake not a sanitized swimming pool. Our 5 star ratings across multiple rental and review platforms (Airbnb SuperHost status) attest to the continued satisfaction of our guests with what we provide and how we offer it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La gentillesse des propriétaires et la beauté/propreté des cabines. Excellent pour la détente et la nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Upper cabin 3 night rental

Our family stayed with Wally on their beautiful property at Lake Ferguson in June. As well as being fantastic and accommodating hosts their cabin was fully stocked inside and we were never without. Since making the booking communication was clear and we never ran into any troubles. Beautiful property very serene and tranquil. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista K.

A beautiful, calm and serene stay!

Wally and Sandra were amazing, kind, and very friendly hosts! Super accommodating too, they were in contact with us during our trip making sure we were taken care of. The property was beautiful, clean, calm and serene. My boyfriend and I highly enjoyed our stay here, we didn't want to leave! There was so much to do on the property and so many things to do around the area. We were never bored! We also had wonderful weather during the trip! We ended up leaving the day before a big storm hit the Calabogie/Renfrew area during the Ottawa-Gatineau tornado. Hope everything is okay up there and everyone is doing well! All in all, It was a wonderful stay, and we can't wait to return to Ferguson Lake Cabins for our next cottage trip. :)
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
Thank you very much for the positive review. We strive to make sure our clients have a positive first time cabin experience and we are happy you enjoyed our facilities and the Calabogie area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk G.

Nice and relaxing

Hosts are awesome.Loved it will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lynn M.

Sandy the host was very sweet but I would not rent the cottage again.

The property was nice but had no running water or bathroom facilities. I felt $302 for 2 night was excessive for a rustic cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020
We are sorry the cabin was not everything you thought it might be. To be accurate, "the property" does have running water and bathroom and shower facilities, in a separate washroom building, as per the property description of the listing. We have now added that the cabin itself does not have running water to eliminate confusion.

About the host

Hosted by Wally Chippior

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We grew up in the local area, worked in Ottawa, and are now semi-retired and are continuing to operate the seasonal cabins located on Ferguson Lake. We and a parent live in 2 houses also located on the property.

Why they chose this property

The property has been owned by several generations of our family since the early 1900's. The cabins were built in the 1950's. Some of our clients from the US and Canada have family members staying with us over a 50 year period. We have visited, vacationed and worked here as children and adults are now continuing the tradition of sharing our part of the lake.

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