Rates for 2013

After much thought and consideration, we are lowering our rates for 2013. It will now be $110 a night and $700 for a week. We need to get more people into this little gem to see how delightful a stay here can be!!!!! Wow, what a bargain!!!!!!!!

It is time to book your 2013 stay!!!

First I need to mention that the Ontario Northland train is not running any more. It went past the cottage twice a day during the afternoon. Now the only trains passing are approximately two freight trains.

The water is drained from the cottage so it is not available during the winter. We have had many inquiries about renting it monthly or to ice fishermen or snowmobilers. Sorry, we can't do that yet but we are thinking about it for the future.

I was thrilled to receive a barber's pole as a Christmas present and as soon as we get home, we are in the Bahamas for the winter, and get it up I will post a pic.

Our cottage is a little gem with a maximum occupancy of 4. Included in the rent are bikes, a gas barbeque, row boat, canoe, swimming with shallow water very suitable for small children, fishing, walking distance to the grocery store and downtown Sundridge.

Please book early so you aren't disappointed!!!!!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You!!!!

We went up to Sundridge today to get a pic for the Christmas card I will send to all of our guests from 2012. This is the pic I chose. You can see the ice starting to form on the lake. The water looks really blue. Last week when I was here, it was gray. Interesting.

Please reserve your time for 2013 as soon as possible. Remember, we offer you a compact gem. The front room has the kitchen/dining area. The backroom has the bedroom/bathroom. Very suitable for a couple or a small family. Included in the rent of $125 a night is a gas barbeque, canoe, row boat, two adult bikes and two children's bikes, tv with vhs tape player, radio, shallow water for 450 feet, great fishing, boating, swimming, close to town and all it has to offer.

The Ontario Northland Railway has been canceled so there is only one or possibly two freight trains a day.

Remember - Book early!!!! Hope to see you again or for the first time in 2013!!!!

Just When You Think You Are Finished!!!!

Just when we thought we were all done with renovations, the roof leaked. We went up one day in the fall to spend a few days and there were the water marks on our new ceiling!!!! Not impressed. This was a job we had expected to do next year not this but.......It is done and looks great. Like cedar shakes.

4 or 5 Weeks Until the Cottage Closes!!!

The leaves are changing and falling from the trees. Gorgeous time to come north!!! The time is limited that is left to rent this gem for 2012. Good time to make a reservation for 2013!!! The cottage will open again in May of 2013 for visitors. There are still 4 or 5 weeks left this year. The Canada geese are gathering on the lake and doing manouvers. Two out front, then a big batch and then one at the back squwacking. They are so entertaining to watch.

Mid August 2012

 Child Labour!!!



We have been giving the outside a new look. Old look made new. Good to get some help even if it did paint like it was putting frosting on a cake.



Thought we were going to have bird wars but everyone got along. The baby ducks are just about the same size as the adults at this time of year. Please don't feed the little dears. They are coming up on the deck now and we have never fed them. Full of hope and inquisitive!!!

Just love to sit on the deck and look out over the lake. I wonder if it will ever become old hat but I doubt it as it always seems to be changing in some way. Love this gem!!!

The Train Runs Through Town.....

Here are our famous or is it infamous grandbabes waving at the train as it passes behind the cottage. This little passenger train goes north and then south every afternoon. That is until it is cancelled by Ontario Northland as it usually goes by minus occupants. There are also freight trains that use this line. The railway line runs right through town. At one time the local bank was right beside the track and the movement of the building constantly caused problems with opening safety deposit boxes!!!!! Can you imagine!!!!?????