A Beautiful Cottage Hideaway

by Admin on July 14, 2010

hastings_hideaway_ext1   I love my job!  From the time spring arrives to mid-summer, I spend most of  my time travelling the length and breadth of Ontario viewing new cottages to offer for rent.   It’s exciting to find one that we know will become a firm favourite with our guests, and the aptly named Hastings Hideaway on Steenburg Lake, south of Bancroft is one of those.

With four bedrooms and two bathrooms; a living and a family room and a delightful sun room, this is a great location for two families vacationing together.  The established perennial gardens, and great swimming from the shoreline and off the dock makes this a super choice for parents and children alike.  It has just been listed at $2200 per week and has availability for July and August.  Call us on   1 866 323 6698 for more details.

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Cottage Rental with a Sandy Beach

by Admin on July 11, 2010

wasaga_classic_beach2A sandy beach is one of the top criteria for guests wanting a cottage vacation rental and properties with them are in great demand.  If you are willing to scour the rental listing sites you may be in luck and find a week for this summer, or you can check these out.  All have summer availability.

Wasaga Beach

wasaga_classic_exterior7 Wasaga Classic is a new listing right on Wasaga Beach (East) that features 4 bedrooms, Cable TV, fabulous sunsets and a private pathway to the beach.  If you’ve always imagined spending days on the beach and just walking home for a barbecue, watching an amazing sunset and sitting around the campfire at the end of a busy day in the sun and sand, this is it.  Great value at $1375 per week.

twin_lakes_palette One of my all-time favourite spots is Twin Lakes (Muskoka).    The unique aspect of this cottage is that it has a beach on a lake at the front of the cottage and another lake at the back with deep water for diving and jumping.  Facing east and west, there’s a beach for morning coffee, and a dock for sunset watching.  And a perfect cottage….and a hot tub…..and dogs are welcomed….and satellite TV!!  Sleeps 9 at $2200 per week.

woodgreen_deck1 Woodland Beach is a delightful spot a few kilometres from Wasaga.  Woodgreen Lane is set in a leafy, shaded location just a 200 metre walk from the beach so makes the perfect place to spend a summer week.  Enjoy long days on the beach and evenings relaxing on the deck or around the firepit.  Sleeping 8 people in five bedrooms, two families can share the cost and make the $1275 per week rental rate a very economical choice.

The Sharicton on Whitestone Lake near Parry Sound has a beautiful sandy beach area, lots of lawn space for ball games, and is available for a couple of weeks in August.  Sleeps up to 8 at $1700

Oak Manor, near Pembroke would make a super choice for rental guests from Ottawa.  It’s still available for this week and two weeks at the end of August.  A newly built, custom cottage, this is highly recommended for those wanting great accommodation with beachfront, swimming and fishing.

Check our availability calendars for more options and give us a call on 866 323 6698 for more information.

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Stoney Lake Cottages for Rent

July 10, 2010

Stoney Lake is one of the most popular lakes in the Kawarthas for a variety of waterborne activities.  Avid fishermen will be rewarded by good opportunities to take home some supper; kids will enjoy tubing and swimming and busy workers will love the chance to relax on a dock and enjoy the sunshine.
Just listed [...]

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Parry Sound Cottage Rental – Sandy Beach

July 2, 2010

We’ve just listed this great cottage on Whitestone Lake with a terrific sandy beach.  I was there a few weeks ago on a beautiful sunny day, and wish I could have stayed for a week.  The best bits are the lawn and beach; big deck with plenty of seating; the sun room which has [...]

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New Year Cottage Rentals Still Available

December 18, 2009

  If you’ve been thinking about spending a snowy New Year in Cottage Country, there’s still some availability for groups of up to 8 people.  Check our Festive Rental list and make plans for a winter getaway!  Most or our remaining cottages accept pets so there’s no concern about Fido either.  We even have a [...]

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Preparing For Your Winter Vacation Rental

December 10, 2009

As the weather we are currently experiencing shows, winter is inevitable and I look forward to it with anticipation of lots of outdoor activity, Tim Horton’s hot chocolate, and the smell of woodsmoke in the air. In cottage country, we prepare for it, expect it to be tough at times, and respect mother nature [...]

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Running in Cottage Country

October 30, 2009

There was a neat article on the Fodor’s blog about running on vacation and it got me thinking about how great it is to exercise in cottage country in the fall and winter.
I love to run, and my favourite route is the 4km road that leads down to my cottage on the Crowe River. [...]

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Bruce Peninsula Availability

July 22, 2009

I asked our Account Manager for the Bruce Peninsula to tell me about some great cottages that have availability for the summer.  Glenn is our expert on the area as he has rented out his own cottage – Willow Bank – for many years. Here’s what he said:
“It appears that summer has finally arrived [...]

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Last Minute Availability for 25 July – 1 August

July 18, 2009

There’s some cottage gems available for the last week of July. Just check our July availability calendar to see what we have open. Here’s some ideas:
A weekend rental at Chandos Hill Top. Finding a weekend rental in the summer is almost impossible, but we have a great cottage sleeping up to 8 on Chandos [...]

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Twin Birches – new listing on Chandos Lake

June 13, 2009

The owner of this cottage is just finishing up renovations and new photos will be uploaded soon, but it will look lovely. I particularly liked the painted wood floors which are in keeping with the history of the cottage which has been in the family for over 45 years. Chandos is a gorgeous lake [...]

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