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Whitefield Cottage ~ Sky Above, Lake Below!

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Summer 2023
Fall 2020
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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North Algona Wilberforce, ON
  • Golden Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Logos Land Water Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Bonnechere Caves
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Pembroke, ON (YTA-Pembroke Area Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Whitefield Cottage ~ Sky Above, Lake Below!

Whitefield Cottage is a charming and beautiful two-storey waterfront property, situated just minutes outside of Eganville, ON. Whitefield Cottage offers a bright and comfortable living space, with spectacular views overlooking Mink Lake. The spacious four bedrooms and two full bathrooms can accommodate up to 14 adults.

Whether to wake up to stunning sunrises over the tranquil lake, sip on favourite drinks while taking in the splendid views from the dock, explore the pleasant waters on kayak, paddle boat or by swimming, enjoy meals in the spacious kitchen or on the lower or upper decks of the cottage, or gaze at the starlit skies and enjoy scrumptious s’mores by the warm fire, great times and adventures awaits here!

Whitefield cottage, the perfect retreat for friends, family, and loved ones to gather, relax, and have a marvelous time.

Cottage is winterized and available all year around.

For more pictures, follow us on Instagram/Facebook: @whitefieldcottage
www.whitefieldcottage.com

Main-floor:
Large Dinning Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Large deck facing the lake

Bedroom #1:
Double over Double Bunk (Sleeps up to 4 adults)
Single over Single Bunk (Sleeps up to 2 adults)
En-suite Bathroom

Bedroom#2:
Queen Bed (Sleeps up to 2 adults)

Bedroom#3:
Double Bed (Sleeps up to 2 adults)

Basement:
Living Room#2
Games Room
Laundry
Bedroom#4:
Queen Bed (Sleeps up to 2 adults)

Games Room:
Futon (Sleeps up to 2 adults)

Outdoors:
1 Paddle Boat
2 Kayaks
Fire Pit
BBQ

All Renters must read and agree to the Whitefield Cottage Rental Agreement (found below) to complete the booking.
Additional details in the 'Amenities' & 'Rooms & beds' section on VRBO

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Whitefield Cottage Rental Agreement

1. OCCUPANCY
a) Any person, regardless of age is considered a “renter/occupant” of Whitefield Cottage.

b) Renters/Occupants who allow guests at Whitefield Cottage, either daytime or overnight in excess of the pre-authorized maximum number of occupants will be subject to either immediate eviction without refund, or a $100.00 per unauthorized guest charge, at the sole discretion of the Owner.

c) Sub-letting of Whitefield Cottage is not permitted. Where separate parties will be occupying Whitefield Cottage at different time periods, Rental agreements must be completed and accepted by the Owner for each party.

d) Camping, tenting, trailers, or other additional accommodations facilities are not permitted on Whitefield Cottage property unless previous written permission has been obtained from the Owner.

2. RESTRICTIONS
a) The Renter agrees to abide by all the restrictions set out in the Whitefield Cottage Rental Agreement.

b) The Renter agrees that he/she is responsible for the adherence to these restrictions of any and all occupants to Whitefield Cottage during his/her stay.

3. PETS & SMOKING
a) No pet policy in effect, unless authorized by owner.
b) No Smoking inside Whitefield Cottage.

4. GENERAL
a) The Renter acknowledges that there are surveillance cameras on the outside of the property for the safety and protection of the Property as well as the Renter.
b) The Renter acknowledges that there are door, window and motion sensors inside the property but remain inactive during the Renter’s stay. (Alarm system).

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CHECK-IN TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1. PARKING
a) Vehicles should not be driven or parked on the grass or walkway.
There are drainage pipes under the grass as well as the septic tank that can be damaged if driven over.

2. KITCHEN
a) Renters will bring all personal necessities such as drinking water, grocery items, spices, condiments, paper towels, etc.

b) All cupboards/drawers have been labelled for easy use.
Cupboards/drawers with no labels are left empty to allow Renters space for their items during their stay.

c) All cupboards have pictures inside to help Renter put away the belongings.

d) The refrigerator is provided in a clean and empty state

e) A water cooler is available for use. Renters may bring their own jugs (15L)

3. BATHROOM / BED LINENS
a) Renter will bring all personal necessities such as toilet paper, toiletries, bath towels etc
b) Renter will bring own bed linens unless otherwise arranged with owner

4. DISH/HAND SOAP
a) Soap re-fill bottles are under the kitchen sink

b) Dish washer detergent can be found in the drawer labelled “Cleaning Supplies”

5. LAUNDRY DETERGENT
a) Laundry detergent is provided

6. GARBAGE
a) Do not throw garbage or waste into the lake, pond water or fire pit

b) All collected garbage should be put into the provided large clear garbage bags first before keeping them in the Garbage Bins under the carport

c) Garbage Bins are to be kept locked at all times.

d) The key for the Garbage Bins can be found on the key holder in the Kitchen/Dinning area. (The wall on the left after the front closet).
Both Garbage Bins use the same key.

7. KAYAKS, PADDLE BOAT & MUSKOKA CHAIRS
a) The kayaks must be pulled up to the grass area when not in use, along with the paddles for them to avoid the lake carrying them away.

b) The paddleboat must be attached to the dock when not in use.

c) The paddle boat and kayaks are all kept in the Red Shed at the back of the property.

d) The key to the Shed can be found on the key holder in the Kitchen/Dinning area. (The wall on the left after the front closet).

8. LIFEJACKETS
a) Life Jackets are provided for Renter’s safety.
They are kept in the Supply Room of the lower level of the cottage (near foosball table).

9. BBQ PROPANE TANK
a) Renters are provided with 1 full tank of propane for their barbecuing needs.

b) Renters can contact the Owner if they require a refill.
Refills are $25 per tank.

10. FIRE PIT
a) The fire pit can be used at the Renter’s discretion. Owner is not responsible for any injury or bodily harm caused by the fire, fire pit or activity in general.

b) Firewood is supplied at the request of the Renter
Renters should not use the wood on the backside of the garage.
Garbage cannot be burnt in the fire pit

c) Watering tool can be found in the Shed. It must be kept within reach, with water, anytime fire pit is being used.

11. WIFI
a) The internet information is provided on the wall next to the main bathroom.

12. FIRE STOVE
a) The fire stove in the basement living room is NOT to be used or tampered
with. If term is violated, a fee will be deducted for any damage as well as any additional cleaning required.

13. GENERAL
a) Basic cleaning supplies have been provided. Renters are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of Whitefield Cottage, including the bathroom, kitchen sink, microwave and stove.

b) Outdoor shoes/water shoes must not be worn inside the house.

c) Keep outdoor noise to a minimum and to a decent hour of the night.

d) A landline is available for Renter’s use as the reception on cell service is not steady. Calls within Ontario are free; any charges incurred for additional calls made will be charged to the Renter.

e) On the day of check in, take a few minutes to look around the cottage and please inform the owners of any items that appear to be missing, broken/damaged.

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CHECK-OUT TERMS & CONDITIONS:
1. KITCHEN
a) Renter will ensure all items are placed in their appropriate places based on the labels in the kitchen. Please use the pictures for guidance.

b) All cabinets and drawers with no labels should have no items left in them.

2. BATHROOM
a) All bathroom cupboards and drawers will be emptied out of personal belongings.

3. GARBAGE
a) A fee will apply to any excess garbage/bottles left on the property not discussed with the Owner.

b) Once Garbage Bins (under Car Port) are used, they should be locked up.
Please return key to holder found in the Kitchen/Dinning area. (The wall on the left after the front closet).

c) Nearby local landfill sites located a short drive away, if you need to dispose your own garbage:
• Shaw Woods Road
• Berndt Road Transfer Site
• Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre

4. GARBAGE PICK UP OPTION
a) 4 bags total of Recycling & Garbage included for bookings over $1200 (Rental Fee). Additional fees apply if more bags are left.
Otherwise Renter can request for Garbage to be picked up at the end of the stay for a fee of $5/bag (***Limit: 4 Bags in TOTAL (Garbage & Recycling)

i) Garbage will need to be tied up into the large clear garbage bags/Recycling into the large blue recycling bags. (All bags are provided)

ii) The bags will need to be placed into the black/grey Garbage Bins under the carport.
• ANY items left outside of bags will be charged additionally at a rate deemed necessary by the Owner.
• Additional fees also apply if the bags are overfilled/too heavy causing them to break.

5. KAYAKS, PADDLE BOAT & MUSKOKA CHAIRS
a) The 2 Kayaks will need to be put back in the Red Shed at the end of your stay.

b) From Jun 1 to Sept 5, the Paddle Boat can be left secured to the dock and all the Muskoka chairs left under the gazebo or lower deck.

c) During the remainder of the calendar year, the Paddle Boat will need to be put back in the Red Shed. The Muskoka Chairs will need to be left under the gazebo or lower deck.

d) Renters will lock the Shed and return the key to holder found in the Kitchen/Dinning area. (The wall on the left after the front closet).

6. LIFE JACKETS
a) All life jackets and water equipment taken from the supply room will need to be returned to this room.

7. BBQ PROPANE TANK
a) Please leave all used tanks on the bottom deck and ensure BBQ is left clean.

8. FIRE PIT
a) Empty out watering tool and return it back to the Shed.

9. GENERAL
a) It is the renter’s responsibility to clean the property to the same standard it was on arrival.

b) All floors should be cleaned of visible garbage, dirt and food items.

c) All garbage bags should be taken out.

d) Complete the Checkout Check List and leave it on the kitchen counter.

e) Turn off all lights and ensure all windows and doors are locked.

f) Please call us for any questions or assistance.
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Property manager

Whitefield Cottage
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bed linens and bath towels are not provided. Guests will need to bring their own unless otherwise arranged with owner
Small pets only - requires owner approval.
Review Terms and Conditions found in "About this property" section of VRBO

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 787844208RT0001

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

North Algona Wilberforce

Located in North Algona Wilberforce, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village and Festival Hall Centre for the Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Oaks of Cobden Golf Club and Golden Lake Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Logos Land and Logos Land Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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North Algona Wilberforce, ON

What's nearby

  • Golden Lake - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Logos Land - 22 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Logos Land Water Park - 26 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Bonnechere Caves - 26 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Calabogie Peaks - 68 min drive - 70.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bonnechere River Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Espresso UR Self Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granary Schnitzel House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Milano's Eganville - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitefield Cottage ~ Sky Above, Lake Below! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whitefield Cottage ~ Sky Above, Lake Below!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whitefield Cottage ~ Sky Above, Lake Below!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whitefield Cottage ~ Sky Above, Lake Below! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Bonnechere Caves, Logos Land and Golden Lake. Muskrat Lake is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MIcheline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a larger family

The hosts were excellent and allowed us our day family to come in to share Thanksgiving. It was a perfect location for a shorter drive for 3 family members who couldn't stay with us. Very organized cottage and plenty of room at the table for the 13 people who gathered on Sunday. We didn't miss a thing. Due to excellent communication I knew what to bring that I needed. Thank you for the wonderful stay, surroundings and your warmth!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Usama S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing long weekend trip

The place was very clean, the location was also very good. Everything was good, lot of things to do as they have hot tub, fire pit and BBQ grill. Amazing place to bring family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Tranquil Lake Experience

This property was one of the best on our Canada Trip this summer - and was ideal for our purposes: we had 7 family members, a 12-passenger van, and the property accommodated all perfectly! Spacious, quiet, and comfortable - we will definitely consider returning on future visits to the area! We really appreciated the provided amenities - and enjoyed the boating on the lake, the hot tub, fire pit and game room. .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Phenomenal vacation

Wonderful cottage to rent for the week. The owner was very receptive and the cottage had everything we needed for our stay! Beautiful property and very very clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great summer getaway

We are three families with young kids who have rented a cottage each summer for the past 10 years. We've stayed in many places and this is our favourite! The waterfront is perfect for kids to swim, the lake is quiet and peaceful, the cottage is super clean and well- equipped, and our host was very responsive and friendly. We decided before leaving that we all want to return next year. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Famjam 2024 @whitefieldcottage

There were fourteen people in our group. The Cottage was just fantastic. Had lots of room for all of us. The dock was perfect! And we just can't get over how beautiful and clear the lake was for swimming. Our host was fabulous and extremely responsive and accommodating. Hoping to go back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The cottage is much bigger than we thought, lots of places to sleep. The view is awesome off the deck. It is very near Whitetail golf course which was why we stayed, it was very convenient. The hosts are wonderful and easy to communicate with. The book of rules/procedures is very long, but it does have everything you need in there (just need to read through everything). Only "complaint" is that the BBQ isn't the easiest to use, but we definitely got by! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lakeside Stay

Our group of twelve enjoyed our week. The great room was especially enjoyed as were the hot tub and other amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay for snowmobile races

A total of 6 of us stayed for the weekend while we attended the Bonnechere cup vintage snowmobile races. Communication was great and the house was perfect. We had a fantastic time and look forward to booking for next years race!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage retreat

Beautiful cottage and area for a fun vacation for a few friends or with family or just a couple. Fully equipped with easy to follow instructions and a pleasure to communicate with the host. Nice quiet lake for kayaking and or paddle boarding. Can’t say enough my family had a super time. We will definitely think about staying again. Cheers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Clean and easy to get to

Amazing cottage and an amazing host, very responsive and always willing to help. We stayed with 4 kids and Grandparents, there was so much to do and keep everyone busy, both inside the cottage (on rainy days) and outside on the beautiful property. The water was very nice and the hot tub was a great add on for the chillier days to keep everyone having fun. Will definitely be going back !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect week!!!

The title says it all. A beautiful cottage. Clean and bright and very well equipped. The property is well maintained and gorgeous. Clean, clear lake perfect for boating and swimming. The owner is super kind and very helpful. She responded to texts and calls within minutes and was very professional. I highly recommend this property for a excellent vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melvin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friends Getaway

Nice clean cottage with lots of room for our group of eight adults. Kitchen has all the amenities we could wish for. Host is very accommodating and answered all our questions. Due to a local fire ban we could not have a campfire but otherwise a very enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage on the lake

We had an amazing experience and the host was the best host I’ve ever dealt with. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a weekend getaway. We had 10 people there for a golf tournament and we all slept comfortably and had no issues with space. 10 out of 10 experience all around
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Weekend

The property was great. Easy communication for everyone. Perfect place for a weekend getaway on the water. Note that neighbours are close by and their patio overlooks the backyard - so if you are looking for total seclusion, this might not be your best choice. With that being said, we did love our experience and had no problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a pleasant stay.

We had a great time! The dock and waterfront are awesome. We enjoyed all the amenities. The kayaks and paddle boat were great. We enjoyed the fire pit which was great for our group of 9 adults. The ping pong and foose ball tables were used on rainy days and for those who wanted to stay up later in the evenings. The kitchen and living space was great for our large group. The only cons were that the beds could be a little more comfortable and the main shower pressure was very low. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall Good

Was a beautiful property and had lots of room for two families with children. Well equipped cottage aside from the fact that we had no vacuum to tidy up. Even though there are no pets allowed we found there was a lot of pet hair under furniture and through the property. Was okay for clean but we were expecting better considering no pets were allowed. Would have been nice to have a beach or sandy area for the kids but we were aware of that. Had nice big dock and deck area which we enjoyed. Would have been nice to have more chairs so we weren’t moving the Muskoka chairs around all day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place to stay.

beautiful, I would recommend all people bring swimming shoes, otherwise it was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitefield

We had a great time at the cottage. It is really the perfect setting for families to gather, lots of space for the kids to play. Cottage and property are both clean and well maintained and Shobha was a great host and really on the ball for any questions or requests we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We stayed here for the weekend for a girls getaway. The cottage is well equipped, exactly as described in the contract. Both the inside and outside of the property was clean and had everything we needed. Although the contract seemed a tad intimidating at first, Im glad I had brought a copy as it was well put together and we referred to it to find the answers to whatever questions we had. The host was kind and quick to reply to whatever questions we had in preparation to our stay. I would definitely stay here again, only I would stay longer than a weekend:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shashi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

A very clean and well maintained property. We shall plan again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sofia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic family getaway

First off Shobha was a great host, responsive and very accommodating. The cottage was a perfect size for our family (8 adults plus 6 kids) with lots of space to gather comfortably. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need and Shobha has made it so easy to find what you're looking for. The location is great with a glorious view of the lake. Would love to come back in the summer. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, beautifully cottage close to Eganville

Stayed here for 4 nights with 3 of our kids in January. Hosts were very responsive from booking all the way through our stay. The cottage has a very well equipped kitchen, adjoining to an open concept dining room and living room. The property matched the description in the listing closely. Very close to Eganville, one of the nicer towns in the area. The road into the cottage is very well maintained. There was a massive snow storm on our last day there, but the host arranged for the walkway and drive to be plowed - once the evening before we left and then again next morning! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renu G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely looooooved it

We absolutely loved our stay here. Firstly big thanks for letting us bring our dog. Our pet is family and we hate leaving her behind. The booking process was pretty easy and standard. However, the huge rental agreement was a bit intimidating but I’m gonna come back to that later. We loved how organized and clean the place was. The pictures do not do justice to just how nice this place is. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Even plastic ware for kids. Again super duper organized and easy to find stuff with all those labels. The living room was full of recliners and who can possibly complain about that 😁 The bedrooms were super neat and had enough storage for keeping our bags. But the best part about this property was everything else !! - the game room, the kayaks, the paddle boat, the barbecue, the fire pit, the fun corner 😛! We used ALL of them and it was soooo much fun. Again there was nothing that was missing. All the equipment required was available. They even had a life jacket for our 2 year old ! Now coming back to that rental agreement. I didn’t pay much attention to it at first but I realized how handy that document was. Everything I had a question about, I looked it up on the agreement and found the answer! The owners were always super prompt at answering our questions. Could’ve avoided those if I just read the agreement in the first place ! Overall there is nothing I can complain about. We absolutely loved it. Thank you Shobha and team ! You guys have done an amazing job with this property 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Gerald (Jerry) F., Ottawa, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good in some ways but could be better with a few changes.

We were looking for a place where we would be able to explore the Eganville area as well as relax and spend quality time with our daughter. The cottage on Mink Lake offered us that opportunity. We were able to visit the Pembroke area on one day and the Barry’s Bay/Madawaska Highlands on another. We made use of their fire pit on two evenings, enjoying roasting marshmallows and talking. It was exceptionally quiet. They supplied a paddle boat and kayaks, but we did not make use of them. The cottage was very clean, with a nice layout and two full washrooms on the main floor. The kitchen was well equipped with all the cooking pots and pans and there were more than enough cups, glasses, plates etc to feed lots of people. As much as we did enjoy ourselves on this vacation, we did have some issues that detracted from our stay there. The first problem we ran into was that we did not realize that “linens” were not supplied, this meant no blankets or comforters. We brought our own sheets and pillowcases but there were no blankets. They normally offer to supply “linens” for a set fee, but that option was not being offered to us. A quick phone call to the owner resulted in her quickly arranging for the neighbour next door to bring over some for us. This ended up costing us a $50 cleaning fee. Also not supplied were drinking water, condiments, spices or oils. You were also asked to bring your own bath towels, toilet paper and paper towels. This was also probably due to COVID-19 concerns. We had brought a sufficient supply of these. Another problem was the large number of house flies. They hung around the patio door and came in every time we opened it. The flies would bother us as we sat talking, ate or slept. Additional things that influenced our rating were: 1. They had a very detailed 12 page contract. This supplied a lot of useful information. But it also had a lot of rules, many of which were “common sense”. There was also a detailed check out sheet to fill in and sign. I contrast this to a VRBO stay where there was no contract. There was a one page welcome flyer in the house. This place also supplied everything, including free firewood. The two rentals cost almost exactly the same price. 2. The owners have installed security cameras. We do like our privacy and would have been more comfortable if we knew they were turned off during our stay. 3. The washrooms and showers did not have grab bars, which are recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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