This stunning property, fully renovated and upgraded in 2021, sits on five acres of a very private mature forest with over 500 ft. of pristine waterfront. The cottage faces Devil's Straits and the extraordinary Five Fathom Nation Marine Park, home to Canada's best shipwreck diving and snorkelling. This property is ranked five out of five for privacy and serenity.
With three bedrooms and a comfortable loft, this spectacular timber frame cottage, with soaring 30ft ceilings and massive beams, will easily accomodate 6 adults and a maximum of two children. The very open plan provides both breathtaking forest and lake views from all living areas. Elenriel is only a short 4km to the picturesque village of Tobermory. An easy bike ride or walk into town, with great restaurants, a brew pub, many boutique shops and a pretty harbour.
Turning into the winding 1000ft lane, you will see groves of birch, aspen and mature cedar. The forest surrounding Elenriel has many trails to explore by foot or snowshoe. The rocky beaches and crystal clear waters are perfect for walking or kayaking. Four kayaks and one canoe are available for our guests to use, providing they follow all the required safety regulations. Elenriel is on Hay Bay which has an endless variety of shoals and bays to explore by water, and of course, plenty of fishing.
Northern Bruce Peninsula is famous as an UNESCO World Biosphere and is home to Bruce Pennisula National Park, Singing Sands Park, Five Fathoms National Marine Park, the Bruce Trail, many unique Alvar nature reserves and Flowerpot Island. All these are only minutes away from Elenriel. Our Manager and Concierge will glady answer your questions and help you plan any trips you might like to further enjoy your stay.
As you enter Elenriel, there is a spacious entry and a mudroom to the right, where coats and boots can be stored. The closet has a range of life jackets from children to adults and safety kits for the kayaks. Watershoes are highly recommended for the rocky beaches. Some outdoor games and equipment are found here for enjoyment on the sizable front lawn.
As you round the corner on the left you will enter the great room with soaring ceilings and full height windows providing stunning views of the forest and bay. The focus of the room is the master stonemason built Rumford fireplace made of the very unique local limestone which was collected on the property during construction.
The furniture throughout this property is as unique as it is comfortable with many antique pieces collected from the owners' extensive travels and residencies in Australia, Indonesia and throughout South East Asia. Many local artists are featured here as well. And don't forget to check out the many puzzles and games that are stowed away in the Indonesian chest in the living room.
The fully equipped chef's kitchen, has black granite counter tops, a large deep stainless steel sink and plenty of room for gourmet cooking. A small breakfast counter for two adjoins. All the appliances were new in 2021. A new water filtration system was installed in 2021, to ensure safe, clean and soft water throughout the cottage. There is also a large bottled water cooler/heater. For dining, there is an reclaimed wood table next to the kitchen that seats eight, as well as a large outdoor table on the deck which also seats eight. For outside cooking, there is a new six burner Napoleon barbecue.
The main level also has a full bathroom, a custom sink again in black granite, and a large walk in shower. Elenriel cottage has two large water heaters, to provide plenty of hot water on demand. Off the same hallway is a laundry area with full size washer and dryer.
The main level bedroom has a queen-sized bed, dresser and closet with unique night tables and side lamps. Centred above the bed, is another wonderful example of local art by Allen Smutylo, an artist who has lived in the area since the 1970s and is now collected world-wide. The bookcase contains books for young adults and children that have been gathered over the years.
Located down the hall beside the main staircase, is a another bookcase filled with interesting literature and novels also to be enjoyed. The built-in desk is perfect for those who need to catch up on emails or work while they are here - or for quiet drawing or writing. This is where the router for the wifi is located.
Upstairs, you will find a lovely loft area that can be used for day lounging, reading or watching TV. The TV is new and WiFi enabled so you can access your favorite streaming accounts such as Netflix and Disney. This area can also be converted into a large double bed with drawers underneath.
The children's room, with two twin beds is situated adjacent to the loft. Children's art from Indonesia adorns the walls and children's books and toys are in the closet.
Down the open hallway, is the primary suite - pure luxury, with a hand-carved Indonesian king-sized four poster bed, soaring loft ceilings and an open view to the fireplace below. Large windows frame a beautiful view of the sky and shoreline and sliding glass doors open out to the "Gin and Tonic" deck for great suntanning in the afternoon, followed by a lovely sunset view. This extensive room was inspired by a Swiss mountain lodge, with a substantial shower, deep soaking tub and a custom wood and black granite sink. Black slate floors in the bathroom area finish the design look. The washroom is tucked away in a private room behind the shower.
Elenriel cottage has been finished with an 800 square foot wrap-around cedar deck outside that is protected by plexiglass railings. The wide side deck accomodates the aforementioned outdoor table, and the deck facing the water has a generous seating area with sizable Muskoka chairs covered with comfortable cushions. The lower deck has two more chairs beside the six person hot tub that overlooks water, trees and the shoreline as part of its view.
Going down the stairs to the left of the hot tub, you will find a path that joins a wooden walkway through the trees to the dock area. The dock is 250 square feet and offers an incredible experience close to the water. Water birds, otters, beavers, even mink and the occasional fox have been seen to early risers who sit quietly and watch carefully. This is a wonderful area to be enjoyed for sunsets and stargazing as well. Please be cautious, as water levels have varied greatly over the past few years and the dock is no longer over the water. Children must stay well back from the edge and cannot run on the dock. There is a ramp there to provide safe access down to the rock slab beach.
The kayak launching area is left of the dock at the end of the path through the trees. The best swimming is located even further left from the kayaks and can be spotted by looking for a large smooth rock under the water. Water depths can range from 7 - 10 feet deep here. There is also great swimming off Bonnet Island - a 20 minute paddle across Hay Bay from the cottage. This is a great location for picnics and diving off the rocks into deeper areas. Further out from Bonnet Island, is one of the area's famous shipwrecks. Our Concierge will be glad to help direct you to Bonnet Island and the shipwreck should you wish to make the venture.
This is the first time Elenriel cottage will be available to rent since its renovation. All efforts have been made to make certain that all who come here will enjoy a truly exceptional experience!
