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At a Glance ↑↓
- Sleeps 8 (max 6 adults)
- Offering Fri-Mon (3nts) or Mon-Fri (4nts) for weeks of June 28-July 4 & July 12-18
- 5-person salt water hot tub
- Up to 2 dogs welcome. Please don't ask for more
- 3 kayaks (1 child kayak up to 100 lbs) & assorted life jackets
- Unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi internet
- Dishwasher, washer/dryer
- Central AC
- Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required
Overview ↑↓
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Clean. Modern. Convenient. Bright. Those are words that we often use with a home in the suburbs. Private. Relaxing. Good swimming and boating. Starry skies. Evening Fires. These are phrases we use when we talk about cottage vacations. It's not often that the two mindsets mix so freely as they do at Sand Lake Getaway!
This cottage is situated on the Magnetawan River a very short distance from Sand Lake, giving the same feeling as having your home in a cul-de-sac close to all the conveniences. The greater lake is always readily available to you but the serenity and privacy (no neighbours across the river!) gives you the rest you crave.
The first thing you will notice when you arrive is that the cottage is the sun and shade pergola with a new 5-person salt water hot tub. There is a privacy screen that you can pull down while using the hot tub. As you walk around to the water side of the property, you will notice a nicely manicured lawn leading to the riverbank. There is a large sunny deck on the water side of the cottage to complement the pergola. You notice the fire pit on you way to the dock and look forward to a marshmallow roast or two, perhaps with a couple of tall tales thrown in. At dockside, you notice how the riverbank creates a cozy feel and how the dock affords wonderful views up the river and down towards the lake. Largely sheltered from wind and offering both shade and sun, we think a LOT of time will be spent here, whether it's swimming, relaxing, or launching into a kayak exploration of the local waterways.
Let's step inside the cottage and look around a little. The focus here is simple elegance. Wood floors throughout the upper level give a bright clean feel to the living room, main bath and 2 bedrooms on this level. Large screen TV's are great for movie nights, and the kitchen and dining areas let you enjoy prepare and enjoy meals in comfort. Oh, we almost forgot the star of this level - a wonderful sun room with corner windows with a view down river towards the lake. The wood paneled walls, the comfortable seating and picturesque views lets you know you are truly in a "Muskoka room".
Downstairs, there is another large bedroom and a family room for entertainment. We think this area will be popular with the children and teens in the group who will want to claim a space of their own for the week. There is also a 4-piece bath on this level.
You'll probably enjoy a stroll or two down the local roads, and cyclists will want to bring their gear. A scenic 30km ride down Chetwynd road takes you into Burks Falls where you can refuel at a local cafe. Burks Falls is also the place for groceries and other essentials. Even closer, the town of Kearney (just 10 minutes away) offers a few eateries and convenience stores. The larger center of Huntsville, famous for cottage country atmosphere, is just a half-hour drive and offers restaurants and entertainment. If you've heard about Algonquin Park all your life and want to see it, it's also just a 30 minute drive to the Rain Lake access point or Forestry Tower Road.
Sand Lake Getaway is the perfect spot for families wanting to enjoy cottage country without sacrificing the modern comforts.
Inside the Cottage
- Sleeps 8 (Maximum 6 adults)
- 3 bedrooms (2 with queens, 1 with double w single over and a separate single bed), two tri-fold single mattresses
- 4-piece bathroom with tub & shower over, 3-piece with shower stall
- Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Terrestrial TV/DVD player and Wii console giving Netflix access
- Washer and dryer
- Unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi internet
- Central AC
Outside the Cottage
- Deck with outdoor dining
- 5-person salt water hot tub
- Hammock, cornhole, axe throwing
- Fire pit
- Propane BBQ
- 3 kayaks (1 child kayak up to 100 lbs) and assorted life jackets/PFDs
- Dock
Things you need to know:
- Up to 2 dogs welcome. Please don't ask for more
- Linens and indoor towels are provided; please bring your own outdoor towels
- A post-rental cleaning service is provided; however, the property is to be left in a tidy condition
- Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required
- The use of any water toys, including kayaks/canoes/SUPs/etc, and swimming are at your own risk.
- Hot tub maximum occupancy: 5 persons - overcrowding the tub can result in the water level dropping and damaging the motor, which would be a very costly repair at your expense.
- The cottage has a westerly exposure
Waterfront
The lawn leads to a short flight of stairs leading down to the waterfront dock. There is sandy, shallow entry here and the water deepens gradually for about 10-12 feet, then drops off to a greater depth at the end of the dock. In general it is weed free.