Algonquin Cabin on the Magnetawan river

Thank you Nathalia for your review! We will be happy to see you again!

Dear Martin, Thank you very much for leaving a review. I am sorry that you didn’t choose the right place for you and your 2 furry companions! Please do read carefully the rental advertisement next time and all the reviews of the rental as well before booking your next place. That will give you a good idea of what to expect. The very first thing you said to us when you did check-in is that you were not expecting to have the owner’s house beside the cabin. We did feel right away that you were not a happy person which is very unusual as we do have always very pleasant experiences with our guests. Please read carefully the advertisement again because it says that the owner's house is beside the cabin. Also, many guests did leave a review mentioning that they did find a lot of privacy on the property and the presence of other building/persons didn't bother them at all because we do care about our guests and we do respect their privacy. We are not in each other space and remained unseen most of the time because of the positioning of the buildings. The picture you are mentioning (picture 16) is showing clearly the buildings and has been taken by one of our previous guests! Second you never mention to us that you were coming with 2 large dogs! We do accept 2 small or 1 medium dog per booking as it says in the house rules section. We do love dogs!! We do own a dog and we travel with him all the time. We do try to accommodate dog owners as much as possible. However we do ask the owners to keep their dog on a leash (see rule section) on the property. When you did arrive your dogs were running free and you didn’t have any leash for them. Finally I was ready to offer a refund to you if the place was not at your satisfaction. You did choose to get a refund and choose to leave right away without even opening the door of the cabin and drive back home. That was your own decision. The same day you came I did refund your money. Based on your review you didn’t make the right choice by choosing our property as you wanted more privacy and freedom for you and your companions. Make sure next time that you do rent the right place for you. Make sure as well that you do read the house rule section of the rental and that you agree before making any reservation.

My response for you to review - Thanks for your feedback regarding your stay at the cabin on my property. 1 -The BBQ area is uncovered due to fire regulations. Unfortunately it was raining a lot this year. If you had asked I could have provided you with an umbrella. 2 -Yes the shower bag could plug up with sand. Next time I can clean it out for you. I don't take showers at the cabin so I was unaware it was plugged. 3 -The driveway into the cabin has been used without any issues by several drivers of small and large cars for three years. Perhaps you were inexperienced in driving an unpaved road. 4 -Yes I have mentioned that the cabin was beside the house in the advertisement but as you noted we were not in each others space and remained unseen because of the positioning of the buildings. 5 -I spend an average of 3 hours between renters to make sure that the place and the dishes are clean. Sometimes renters will leave dishes in places that are unusual and I don't see it. Please let me know and I can pick them up. 6 -I always give to my guests the option of bringing their own wood. There are many gas stations or convenient stores around that sell fire wood. 7 -I have purposely not running water in the cottage yet as I find that people enjoy getting off the grid and also appreciate the low rental price. 8 -Water is very accessible as the cabin is located right beside the Magnetawan River. Experienced guests can canoe or kayak both ways on the river. I get lots of positive feedback about being on the river as people enjoy fishing, paddling, swimming or just going to sleep beside running water and a beautiful setting. I appreciate your feedback. I believe it may make sense for you to stay at a cabin that is on the grid which will be at a higher price point. Regards, Carine