It’s a bucket list thing. Walking across a frozen lake on a moonlit night under a billion stars. Then back to the cozy cottage with the wood stove and a mug of hot chocolate and a soft blanket to wrap...
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When you are used to city roads that are ploughed and cleared regularly with a moderate amount of snow, it can be a shock to arrive in Ontario Cottage Country and see the vast amount of white stuff piled to...
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This is a wonderful time of year to rent an Ontario cottage. There’s little more romantic than wrapping up warm for a moonlit walk on a frozen lake, with the smell of wood smoke in the air, and the canopy...
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The days of having to take everything with you but the kitchen sink are all but gone. Most cottages today are really well-equipped and the only things you need to bring are your food, drink and personal items. Here’s what...
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The occasional accident is bound to happen and any losses or damages during your holiday must be paid for. However, minor spills and stains can often be dealt with quickly without leaving lasting damage and incurring a cost. Please follow...
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Renting a cottage is a great opportunity to get a family or group of friends together in one private space where you can make all your meals, play games and socialise in your own bubble. There’s no worries about bumping...
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The Haliburton Highlands stretch from Minden in the west to Bancroft in the east and north to Algonquin Park. This area of outstanding natural beauty is home to hundreds of lakes, and many kilometres of meandering rivers. It’s an outdoor...
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Life happens – we know that. You may have planned the perfect cottage vacation with friends and loved ones but sometimes things don’t go according to plan. When life’s unpredictability happens and your vacation is at risk of cancellation or...
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We’ve all heard the saying “save it for a rainy day,” and we all know what’s available at a cost for a rainy day activity. But, what if you’re at the cottage with not much around? The last thing you...
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Anytime children are off school — be it a holiday, summer vacation, March Break, or for any other reason — parents are constantly finding themselves struggling to find child-friendly activities for the family to engage in. Coming up with ideas...
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