This part of the world will appeal to people who want to enjoy the
rugged Canadian wilderness while still having easy access to all the
amenities that make life a bit easier, e.g. electric appliances, hot
showers, a bathtub, a selection of supermarkets one hour away by
car, a convenience store just down the road, etc.
When you arrive, there will be fresh sheets on the bed and the cabin
will be clean. Maintenance and lawn care will be our problem, but
day-to-day cleaning, dishes, meals, etc. will be yours. You will
have to bring your own towels. There is no telephone or internet
access but, if you absolutely need to stay plugged in to the outside
world, there is a pay phone about one mile down the road at the
general store and post office. As shown below, there is a deck at
the front of the cabin that can be used for BBQs, eating, etc.
The cottage has a bathroom with most of the usual features: shower,
bath, sink, etc. But it does not have a toilet. Many of the summer
cottages in this part of the country still rely on outhouses built
on top of holes dug into the ground. This is one such place.
Welcome to the bush!
As shown in the above photos, the shoreline is rocky. A few sandy
beaches can be found around the lake, but this isn't a common
feature. While we do indeed have a boat and outboard motor, this is
not part of the rental. These kinds of things are prone to damage,
and you'll therefore have to bring your own--there are several
launching points around the lake--or rent one from one of the nearby
fishing lodges. Similarly, paddles, lifejackets, and
boating/fishing paraphernalia are not provided.
The kitchen, shown below, has a large fridge, electric stove, and
microwave oven. Pots, pans, basic cooking utensils, glasses, and
silverware are also provided. There is an extra fridge and chest
freezer space in a lockable spare shed in the back yard that can be
used to store food. Additionally, we have a gas fired BBQ, which
guests are free to use. Tap water is pumped directly from the lake
to the bathroom and kitchen, and guests are therefore encouraged to
buy bottled water for drinking. There is a fire pit in the front
yard that you are welcome to use for campfires.
There is a TV, but we do not have satellite TV or cable. We
effectively get one TV station: the Canadian Broadcasting
Corporation (CBC), which is Canada's national TV network. But it
must be said that the slim choice of programs out there rarely seems
to be an issue. Our days are spent on the lake, enjoying the woods,
or reading and evenings are filled by playing games with friends and
family, talking, or sitting around a campfire.
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