Three Paddles was a great place to wind down and recharge

It was our first time renting a cottage so we didn’t know what to expect or if the online pictures would look the same once we arrived (thankfully they did). We felt as though we were borrowing a friend’s cottage especially when I spotted the welcome bottle of wine in the kitchen. The view of the lake and the dock access was great. We sat on the dock every day and enjoyed sipping our coffees as the sun was rising. While the lake was busier on the weekend than weekdays it wasn’t overly noisy. Some afternoons it felt as though we were the only ones there. Listening to the loons as the sun was going down was magical however I was thankful the howling coyotes were way across the lake! For those water enthusiasts they had lots of water toys but my favourite was the pedal boat. The huge deck had lots of furniture and the gazebo was a nice spot to get out of the sun. The dining room was big enough to easily accommodate 8 people. The kitchen had been recently renovated and had new appliances and a huge island which made prep and serving easy. Too bad there was an issue with the stove as we ended up using the bbq instead and overcooked (ok burnt!) a few things. Until that is repaired maybe the owners could add an air fryer??? The kitchen had a 12-place settings in ceramic (and in plastic if you’re eating outside). Mugs and various size/type of drinking glasses, pots & pans, knives, cutting board, bakeware and storage containers galore. Keurig, French press or a regular coffee maker gives you plenty of choice to brew your beans of choice. The bedrooms had great mattresses and pillow selection. Each room had ceiling fans (which we needed as the weekend weather had a humidex of 36) and lots of hangers in the closets. I did appreciate the ability to charge our electronics in the bedside tables. Having 2 full bathrooms made it easy with 5 adults at the cottage and they had plenty of fluffy towels for our use. The living room had lots of seating options and the blankets and throw pillows came in handy on the cooler evenings. For those that can’t do without, the wifi access works well for streaming (too bad my hubby had to WFH). One of my favourite activities was the evening bonfire which was a great way to end the day. They had firewood and kindling available (but bring newspapers as wood was wet due to recent rain). Cottage Link Rental was available to answer our questions via text and it was nice dealing with real people and not a bot. They were readily available for questions throughout our stay. The guidebook they provide prior to our stay provides a lot of great info about to cottage and the area. There was a country store nearby that is open until 8pm that provides fresh fruit/veggies, milk, dry goods, beer and wine (no meat though!). The Foodland in Brechin had an awesome variety of fresh cuts of meat. The next time I would pack less and buy local instead. This wasn’t a 5-star resort, but we didn’t feel as though we were roughing it in any way. All in all we had a great stay at Three Paddles and would highly recommend it as your next getaway.