Nature lover’s retreat only 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa! Enjoy the peaceful tranquility of a clean, cozy, and functional completely private 2-bedroom and 2-bathroom Swiss Chalet style on 33 acres while just minutes away from the town of Perkins! Spend your time on the magnificent Lake McGregor without paying lakefront prices with rentable kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards just minutes from the cottage! Close to
cross country skiing trails as well as downhill skiing, skating, tubing, and other winter activities! Amazing night sky for star gazing (no light polution).
The space
-One king sized bed in master bedroom loft (note that there is a spiral staircase, which may be difficult for young children, elderly, or those with disabilities)
-One queen sized bed in main floor bedroom
-One double futon bed in livingroom (very comfortable, thick, spring coil mattress)
-Two full bathrooms (towels and soap included) (showers only, no bathtub)
-Kitchen equipped with all the basics (dishes, pots and pans, cutlery, etc)
-Coffee bar with Kuerig and pods, drip coffee maker, French press, coffee beans and grinder, kettle, tea bags
-Washer and dryer
-Deck with gazebo, BBQ, and patio table and chairs
-Fire pit (only to be used when there is no fire ban) (You need to bring your own firewood and kindling, which can be bought at Rona or Marche Richelieu in Perkins)
-Full cell service in area
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire cottage and property with the exception of the small barn, greenhouse, and other small horse structures.
Other things to note
We welcome dogs, but unfortunately, due to allergies, WE CANNOT ACCEPT CATS.
There is a security camera above the front, outside door. It only covers the driveway area and audio is turned off. It is used for security when nobody is at the house.
This is a country home, so some things to note are:
-The house has some small quirks that add to it's charm, but may be different from city homes
-In spring, summer, and fall there may be mosquitos and other insects that can bite, so insect repellent may be a good idea. While there are screens on all windows, insects may get inside from time to time when doors are opened and closed.
-Note that we live on a dirt road, so there may be dust and some potholes/bumpiness on that small stretch of the road before our driveway.
-We use well water, which is tested and safe to drink. It may taste different from city water, so if you prefer to drink bottled water, it is available at the nearby market.
-Water pressure in the home can be variable. Only one shower can be used at any one time and if you run water using appliances such as the dishwasher or washing machine while showering, pressure in the shower will drop.
-There is a sump pump in the crawlspace under the house that runs periodically throughout the day. This is nothing to be concerned about, but you may hear it from time to time. It just keeps groundwater out of the crawlspace.
-Walls are not very well sound proofed on bedrooms/bathrooms
-There is no fenced yard, so dogs need to be kept on leash or well-supervised and children supervised.
-There is anpath through the forest behind the house, but it is very natural and the first part is wetland and can be very wet and muddy depending on how much rain we've had, so rain boots may be needed. There may also be logs to climb over in places, which adds to the adventure, but may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
-This is a country home and we try to leave things as natural as possible to provide homes for pollinators and other Woodland creatures. We allow natural wildflowers to grow and only mow areas that are essential.
