Wasaga Beach

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.

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.

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.

Twin Lakes – just north of Huntsville, this easily accessed cottage has a hot tub for soothing aching muscles after a day out on the slopes at Hidden Valley, or on the tubing runs at Rock Ridge. With three bedroom and two bathrooms, there’s plenty of accommodation for your family group.

Check out more winter break locations and book your festive holiday now.

I was a bit taken aback this morning to get a booking for a cottage for the Family Day in February. Being on vacation in Sedona this week, I haven’t been watching any Ontario news so it came as a real surprise that the long weekend has been confirmed so soon. 

 Having a long weekend in February means a great opportunity to rent a cottage and take a break in cottage country. Try out cross country skiing; go on a snowmobile safari; take a romantic walk on a moonlit frozen lake; sit in an outdoor hot tub as the snow falls, or just kick back and relax in front of a wood burning stove after a hike in the snow. There is so much to do, why not think about it now as the few cottages that are open in the winter will book up fast.

I’ll be putting up a Family Day page on next week – after my 3-day drive back from vacation!

For most cottage rental agencies, the high season doesn’t finish until September 8^th, and some will only accept weekly rentals up until then. Others may offer an extended week from 25^th or 26^th August through the long weekend. And a few may accept rentals from Friday to Monday, but will be charging a premium rate.  Check the Special Offers page on CLRM which will be changing frequently as more cottages are released for the long weekend. CottageLINK also has a Last Minute page where you may find some availability as well.

 When you are renting a cottage, remember that the maximum number of people a cottage will accommodate includes all children, and that many cottages will not accept pets. If you choose not to declare the actual numbers in your group, or take a pet to a cottage that does not allow them, it is likely you’ll be asked to leave, or at the very least, the owner will charge a hefty fee from the damage deposit.

Sandy’s Island, near Honey Harbor, has just become available through a cancellation. A traditional Georgian Bay log cottage, this property is over 70 years old and retains the rustic feel with modern touches.

For larger families who have left it to the last minute, East Lake Cottage in Prince Edward County (south of Belleville) provides quality accommodation and is just minutes from Sandbanks Provincial Park. Couchiching Panorama on the lake of the same name, will sleep up to 10 people in roomy comfort.

For active folks who want a last minute getaway I recommend Squirrel’s Leap, a log cottage south of Mt Tremblant in the beautiful Laurentian region of Quebec. Almost at the gateway of Parc du Tremblant which has hundreds of lakes for fishing, swimming and canoeing; and miles of trails for hiking and biking, this is a real romantic choice. Portside in Westport, Ontario is a wonderful location for exploring the beautiful village of Westport and its surrounding countryside, or simply relaxing in outstanding comfort. And Nutmeg Cottage in Bobcaygeon is perfect for a getaway in the Kawartha Lakes region.

If you don’t want to be far from the city, then Clovelly Cottage has some days available next week, while Riverside Cottage has a full week open. Both of these are on the south shore of Lake Simcoe.

There’s plenty more available for the week – just check the August availability calendar for more last minute listings. They go fast though, so give us a call to confirm before you fill in a rental application.