beautiful cottage for rent on private lake in maynooth
Beautiful Cottage for rent on Private Lake
862 Davis Rd, Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0
added 12 days ago
$3,500
May include utilities
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| Short Term6 bedrooms2.5 baths Pet Friendly Furnished |
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| Summerwood Edge is a rarity in Central Ontario - a beautiful A-frame winterized cottage on a completely private lake, surrounded by approximately 160 hectares (400 acres) of forest, and only a 30 minute drive to the eastern entrance of Algonquin Provincial Park. As the property is on an Ontario Forest Management Plan, to restore wildlife habitat, no hunting is permitted on the property, nor are power boats allowed on the lake, but there are canoes, kayaks and a row boat, as well as hiking trails, to allow exploring. The main focus of Summerwood Edge is to relax and re-energize. Rental is $3500+hst per week with a $1000 refundable security deposit. Rental period is From Saturday to Saturday. The open concept main floor of the cottage has a well-equipped kitchen with a large prep table, plenty of counters, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee grinder and coffee makers. Off the kitchen there is a convenient 3 piece bathroom, and the east-facing ground level, enclosed kitchen veranda has a 2 person glider chair and a patio table and 2 chairs - perfect for having a morning coffee. The remainder of the open space has a dining table and chairs, a large slate fireplace, an HDTV, DVD player, satellite receiver, VHS player, 2 large comfortable chairs and a couch. There is a glassed-in sunporch on the south side of the cottage, with a sundeck, beside the dining area, and there is also a bedroom with a single bed off the living room on the main floor. On the west side, the main floor opens out on a large elevated deck overlooking the lake. This deck has a barbecue, several Muskoka chairs, a two person swing and a reclining lounge. For dining there is a small round table under an umbrella, but if you and your guests wish to dine al fresco, there are two long folding tables stored there, giving you a perfect place to enjoy the sunset while you eat. The second level has a complete bath, two small bedrooms with a double bed each and a larger master bedroom with a queen bed and an a HDTV The master bedroom has a large balcony facing the lake while one of the smaller bedrooms has a large balcony over the kitchen veranda. There is also a finished walk-out basement with a fireplace, futon, a comfortable chair and an HDTV,. Beside this room is a sunny bedroom with a double bed. This level also has a 2 piece bathroom, another bedroom with two single beds. a set or bunk beds and a laundry room, and a utility room with a washer, a dryer, and the propane furnace. The basement veranda faces the lake and has several Muskoka chairs - perfect for watching a sunset or a bonfire on the shore. For those who wish to be more active, there are 2 kayaks, 2 canoes and a row boat (no motorized vessels are permitted on Haley Lake). The lake is spring fed, so even on warm summer days, swimmers may encounter the occasional cold current. The lake bottom varies from sand to silt, with some rocks and weeds mainly on the western shore. Access to the lake is easiest beside the dock. Although there have been speckled trout caught in the lake, they tend to be evasive. If you are less aquatically inclined there are numerous areas to hike and enjoy wildlife. Fauna include small creatures such as red and flying squirrels, chipmunks, martens, weasels, raccoons and fishers, while larger animals that have been seen include deer, moose, foxes, wolves and bears. Birds include loons, ducks, geese, herons, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, grouse, turkeys, warblers, finches and larger raptors. The mixed hardwood forest on the hill to the east of the cottage is a perfect space to practice Shinrin-yoku or Forest Bathing. For those who feel like exploring further afield, in addition to Algonquin Park, there is the arts community of Maynooth near-by, and even further: Bancroft, Combermere, and Barry's Bay. Summerwood Edge, a perfect spot for artists, writers, photographers, and naturalists - relax and de-stress. |