 Private Pine Rock dock with chairs, side table and swim ladder. - 1/40  View of front of Pine Rock Cottage from near the bench - 2/40  Front of Pine Rock Cottage, deck, BBQ, table and chairs. - 3/40  Pine Rock Cottage from the lake. - 4/40  View of Pine Rock living and eating area and front door while standing in the kitchen. - 5/40  Living and eating area, kitchen, sky light and entrance to bedroom. - 6/40  Comfortable chesterfield in living area and view up the path to the north. - 7/40  View of Pine Rock eating area, kitchen and entrance to bedroom from living area. - 8/40  View of eating area from kitchen with back to the refrigerator and microwave. - 9/40  Bathroom sink, towel area, windows and sky light in Pine Rock Cottage. - 10/40  Queen bed and entrance to bathroom. - 11/40  Pine Rock bathroom with tub shower, sink, toilet and skylight. - 12/40  Full bathroom with skylight. - 13/40  Bathroom sink and mirror. - 14/40  View of Lake Cecebe from the Pine Rock porch outside the front door. - 15/40  Bench on the rock over looking the lake with Pine Rock Cottage in the background. - 16/40  View to the west from the PR Cottage bench. - 17/40  Fire pit by the lake - 18/40  Fire pit near the lake. - 19/40  Private dock w Muskoka chairs & swim ladder. The canoe is loaned to PR guests during their stay. - 20/40  Private Pine Rock dock with Muskoka chairs, side table, canoe and welcome sign. - 21/40  Table on Pine Rock deck with view of the lake. - 22/40  The bench on the rock is a great place to watch the world go past. - 23/40  PR Cottage's western view produces some great sunsets. This photo was taken by a PR guest. - 24/40  September sunset from the dock. Photo by Pam McIntyre Pine Rock guest. - 25/40  Welcome sign near Pine Rock Cottage dock. - 26/40  Welcome sign on Pine Rock Cottage. - 27/40  Caught on Lake Cecebe July 2020 - 28/40  There are some BIG fish in Lake Cecebe. - 29/40  Caught and released near Echo Rock 7/2020 - 30/40  One of the small Seagull Islands near Pine Rock Cottage. Photo credit Cathy Gauthier. - 31/40  Aerial view of Watson Island. Pine Rock is on the right, west, side of the island in this photo. - 32/40  Fall view from the rock in front of Pine Rock Cottage. - 33/40  Fall is a beautiful time on Lake Cecebe. - 34/40  Magnetawan park in the fall. Photo by Cathy Gauthier. - 35/40  Fall leaf color on Lake Cecebe. - 36/40  There are many fabulous warm, sunny fall days on Lake Cecebe. - 37/40  June sunset. Photo by Bob O Pine Rock Cottage guest. - 38/40  Canoeing on Lake Cecebe. - 39/40  Loons can often be seen and heard on Lake Cecebe. - 40/40 $182 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 2 |
 | 1 Bedroom |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
NOW TAKING 2023 BOOKINGS. If you are looking for a September booking Pine Rock Cottage is fully booked, but we have a larger cottage on the mainland, Loon Lookout, that may have WEEKLY availability. It's spacious for one couple but not too big. We take a maximum of two couples. NOT SUITABLE FOR PARTIES. See Loon Lookout at CottagesinCanada.com/ 23351
** Pine Rock Cottage is 100% NON-SMOKING INSIDE and OUTSIDE. **
* Pine Rock Cottage does NOT have a modem or hub for internet access, but smartphones can easily access the internet from local towers, and a local library offers free high speed internet. Bring a hub, not a dedicated modem, or stick and/or connect a laptop through a smartphone hotspot. *
* We DO NOT rent for two night weekends. In low season (see rate page) our minimum stay is 3 nights and in high season a full week. *
* Fall leaf color is usually the best from about September 20th until early October. *
Pine Rock Cottage is in a unique private location nestled among tall pine trees atop large rocks on the west shore of Watson Island in Lake Cecebe between Burk's Falls and Magnetawan (40 minutes north of Huntsville). Watson Island is a total of 16 acres with 7 private cottages, providing a secluded retreat from city living. Pine Rock Cottage is perched on a rock with a great view down the lake and beautiful sunsets. The custom made bench on the west facing rock overlooking the lake provides a great place for a morning cup of coffee, reading a book, or enjoying a glass of wine while watching the sun set.
Your hosts pick you up at Rockwynn Landing, a free public parking area and dock on the mainland, and take you, your luggage and supplies by boat to Pine Rock Cottage. You are returned to Rockwynn Landing by your hosts at the end of your stay. While you are at Pine Rock Cottage you have the loan of a 16' canoe and/or you can choose to rent a boat and motor from two separate businesses on Lake Cecebe. It's about a 20-25 minute paddle from Pine Rock Cottage to Rockwynn Landing depending on your paddling skills and the wind.
- comfortably accommodates one or two (2) people; not suitable for young children.
- cozy, efficient layout, clean, light, and very private
- hot and cold water running water
- whole cottage drinking water filtration system
- one bedroom with a Queen bed
- comfortable chesterfield in the living room
- full bath with tub/shower, sink and toilet
- kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster oven, two counter-top burners
- large assortment of dishes & utensils
- inside table seats four on two chairs and two benches
- Weber propane BBQ (we provide the propane)
- table and chairs for two on deck
- private 10' x 30' dock with a swim ladder
- fully insulated, screened windows
- two baseboard heaters
- skylights in the kitchen and bathroom
- Smartphones receive good Internet and telephone reception from two local towers. No Wi-Fi modem is provided in the cottage for Internet, but if you have a stick, hub or other such device there is good reception for a laptop from two local towers.
- Cell phone coverage for both Bell, Rogers and partner carriers is good.
- 32" flat screen TV with DVD player (no TV reception),
- TV can take a computer connection so you can download movies at home and watch them at the lake.
- radio and fan
- private fire pit on the rocks near the lake. We provide firewood.
- on septic system
- loan of a 16' canoe, two wooden paddles, life jackets and marine safety kit
- We pick you up by boat at Rockwynn Landing on the mainland, and where you can park for free, and take you to Pine Rock Cottage. It's a 5-6 minute boat ride.
- the lake contains Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and SmallMouth Bass.
- boats and motors can be rented on the lake. We can provide our guests with the contact information for boat rental operators,
- boat launches if you bring your own boat.
A well behaved 100% house trained, friendly dog who is good with strangers is allowed if the owners agree to pick up all droppings, not leave the dog unattended in the cottage, not allow the dog to bark so that it disturbs others, and not allow the dog to wander unattended on the island. If your dog won't reliably come when called, it must be kept on leash at all times. A dog cannot be left inside the cottage alone or tied outside and left alone.
- available for weekly rental from the May long weekend through the Thanksgiving weekend.
- 3 night minimum rentals are welcome in May, June, Sept. and Oct.
- full week rentals required in the late June, July and August high season
Pine Rock Cottage is ideal for a single, couple, two singles, or parent with one child over 6. Very suitable for active seniors.
Pine Rock Cottage is a great place to relax after the stresses, fun, and busyness of a wedding. Many of our guests are honeymooners.
Pine Rock Cottage has been welcoming guests to Watson Island on Lake Cecebe since 2007. Since then over half of the nights are booked by returning guests who find the cottage and setting relaxing, comfortable, beautiful, and some say "magical" and "healing" in its ability to refresh them from the stresses of life in the city.
See a short video of what you will see from the Pine Rock Cottage porch at: http://youtu.be/EoOvdmt2lH0
Rest and relax at Pine Rock Cottage or be more active with swimming from the private dock, fishing, exploring the lake by canoe, walking the island paths, or maybe going down river to the Village of Magnetawan.
One guest commented that he was glad he had stayed at Pine Rock Cottage for a full week so that he could experience views of the lake with his morning coffee and evening wine on each of a Muskoka chair on the dock, the bench on the rock, the chairs on the raised porch, and at the table on the deck. Decisions, decisions, decisions!
Extra Information:
Most people enjoy the terrain around Pine Rock Cottage, but if you have mobility issues please know that the ground around Pine Rock Cottage is not flat. There is a path up a hill from the dock to the cottage, eight steps, including a landing, from the ground to the Pine Rock Cottage front door, and two steps from the living room to the bedroom and from the living room to the kitchen.
Guests are expected to bring their own sheets, pillow cases and towels. However sheets and towels can be provided for an extra $40 per week or part week upon request, preferably before you arrive.
Check out no later than 11 AM and check in no earlier than 2 PM.
- strict no parties policy
- maximum number that can stay overnight at Pine Rock Cottage is 2 people of any age.
- no tenting or camping allowed
- 100% NON-SMOKING, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
You are expected to leave Pine Rock Cottage in the same condition you found it. A cheque for $250 as a damage/cleaning deposit is required and will be returned or shredded when you leave the cottage as you found it. Cash or e-transfers are also accepted as a damage/cleaning deposit.
We require a $350 non-refundable deposit via e-transfer to make and hold a booking no matter how short the booking.
- $250 cleaning/damage deposit required and will be returned if you leave the cottage as you find it. NO PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE is available.
WE DO NOT RENT FOR 2 NIGHT WEEKENDS. In low season our minimum stay is 3 nights and in high season a full week.
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | |
| Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | | Summer Activities
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Pine Rock Cottage is on Watson Island in Lake Cecebe which has 40 miles of navigable waterways. - 16' canoe is loaned to guests - boats and motors can be rented on the lake - private dock with 2 Muskoka chairs to relax, read, sun bathe and enjoy the lake. - if you bring your own boat you can launch it at the nearby marina. - free vehicle parking on mainland WE DO NOT RENT FOR 2 NIGHT WEEKENDS. In low season we have a 3 night minimum and in high season a full week minimum. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Huntsville (42 km)/Magnetawan (10 km) |
Note: Located between Burk's Falls and Magnetawan in Lake Cecebe on Watson Island AVAILABILITYLast update: March 19, 2023 |
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RATES | | - | - | - | $1395 | - | - | - | 2023 MAY LONG WEEKEND 3 OR 4 NITES May 18, 2023 - May 22, 2023 4 nites May 18-22 $715; 3 nites May 19-22 $545 - inc HST | $182 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 Nights | 2023 SPRING LOW SEASON May 22, 2023 - Jun 25, 2023 3 nites $525; 4 n $690; 5 n $845; 6 n $1000; 7 n $1145; if Fr or S 3 n $550 | - | - | - | $1145 | - | - | 3 Nights | 2023 HIGH SEASON Jun 25, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023 All rates include HST. Sun - Sun wks w 2 exceptions | - | - | - | $1395 | - | - | 1 Week | 2023 JULY/AUG 6 NITE STAY Jul 30, 2023 - Aug 05, 2023 This is a six (6) nite stay, Sunday to Saturday. Rates inc HST. | - | - | - | $1195 | - | - | 6 Nights | 2023 AUGUST 8 NIGHT STAY Aug 05, 2023 - Aug 13, 2023 This is an eight (8) night Saturday to Sunday stay. Rates inc HST. | - | - | - | $1595 | - | - | - | 2023 HIGH SEASON Aug 13, 2023 - Sep 03, 2023 All rates include HST. | - | - | - | $1395 | - | - | 1 Week | 2023 LABOR DAY WEEK Sep 03, 2023 - Sep 10, 2023 Weekly only. Rate inc HST. | - | - | - | $1265 | - | - | 1 Week | 2023 FALL LOW SEASON Sep 10, 2023 - Oct 09, 2023 3 nites $525; 4 n $690; 5 n $845; 6 n $1000; 7 n $1145; if Fr or S 3 n $550 | - | - | - | $1145 | - | - | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 02:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 0.13% | | Security Deposit | $250 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 45% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Visa, MasterCard, American Express | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES 2021 LOW SEASON - From May 21-morning of June 27 & from afternoon of Sept. 12 until Oct. 11. Leaf color is usually best from about Sept. 20 until early Oct. - Rates include HST. - 7 nights $980 - 6 nights $855 - 5 nights $720 - 4 nights $590 - 3 nights $445 (min LOW SEASON stay during the wk) - 3 night min. weekend with a Fri. or Sat night - $465 * May Long Weekend 3 nights Friday, May 21 - Monday, May 24 - $465 * Thanksgiving 3 nights Friday, Oct. 8 - Monday, Oct. 11 - $465 - A non-refundable $350 deposit for each week or part week is required. - A $250 damage/cleaning deposit is required & will be returned if Pine Rock Cottage is left as clean and undamaged as it was found. - We can provide sheets and towels for an additional $30 per visit. REVIEWS | | Elisabeth |  |
| My partner, dog and I had a wonderful, peaceful time at Pine Rock cottage. Bev and Norm were so friendly and helpful when we arrived. While the island is small, we had so much space to ourselves. The island was so quiet. We didn't hear any voices or music from our island neighbours the whole time we were there. The cottage is cozy and charming. It had all the essentials and more. (I was pleasantly surprised at how there was enough hot water to have a long, hot shower!) The natural surroundings were stunning. We enjoyed the rainy days just as much as the sunny ones. We loved watching the sun set over the lake as we sat around the fire pit.
I highly recommend Pine Rock cottage!
Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: Jul 06, 2022
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Owner response: Thanks so much for your great comments about Pine Rock Cottage. We are delighted that you had such a relaxing time and we hope that you come back again. Bev | |
| | Bob | |
| Just spent a fantastic 4 days at Pine Rock. It was our first time there but will not be the last. Absolutely fantastic views and peaceful locations to listen to nature.
Stayed: June 2021 Submitted: Jun 24, 2021
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Owner response: We are delighted that you had a great time at Pine Rock Cottage. We look forward to seeing you again next summer. | |
| | John | |
| Dear Norm and Bev,
As you know, my parents brought me to Lake Cecebe 50 years ago when I was just a child. Coming back to this beautiful area brought back many precious memories. Your cabin Pine Rock was just perfect for us. The interior of the cabin was extremely well equipped and very comfortable. All accoutrements were top quality and in excellent condition. We enjoyed all the natural lighting and warm wood inside the cabin. We were also amazed at how well stocked it was for every conceivable need. The canoe that comes with the cabin was excellent (very light and quiet on the water). We used it nearly every evening to paddle around the island and were lucky enough to hear Norm's bagpipes drifting across the water twice (quite something in the dusk with light fog rolling in). We rented a motor boat for several days and toured the entire lakeshore and went up the river quite a ways towards Burks Falls (classic undisturbed Canadian wilderness).
All in all, it was a magical visit for us. We really appreciated your hospitality and friendliness and look forward to returning soon.
Warm regards,
John and Therese C.
Stayed: August 2017 Submitted: Sep 10, 2017
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Owner response: Hi John and Therese, We are delighted that Pine Rock Cottage allowed you to refresh memories of special times on Lake Cecebe. Thank you for your kind words about Pine Rock Cottage. We hope to see you back at Pine Rock Cottage in the future. Bev and Norm | |
| | Ann | |
| First time staying at PRC, and I will definitely return! I went on my own for a little escape from the city life, and I can say it is a great retreat for a single person. Bev and Norm have equipped the cottage with all the amenities, and it is very clean. Even though there are other cottages on the island, you wouldn't know it; it is very quiet and peaceful. The weather was not the greatest, but that did not stop me from enjoying the many vantage points (dock, deck, bench overlooking the lake, etc) to enjoy my books and my ipod....or just sitting and watching the lake go by. Really enjoyed the small campfires each night!
Stayed: June 2017 Submitted: Jul 11, 2017
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Owner response: Hi Ann, Thanks for the great comments about Pine Rock Cottage. We're glad you enjoyed your time on the lake. We're looking forward to having you come back to Pine Rock Cottage too. Cheers, Bev and Norm | |
| | Siobhan | |
| This is a perfect spot to relax and unwind. The views are beautiful and the cottage is perfect for 2 people. It's very comfortable with all the amenities of home. If you're looking for a quiet and secluded spot to enjoy nature, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed: June 2017 Submitted: Jun 13, 2017
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Owner response: Hi Siobhan, Thank you for your kind review of your stay at Pine Rock Cottage. We're very glad that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope you visit again. Cheers, Bev and Norm | |
$182 / night $1145 - $1595 / week BEV OR NORM Member since March 2009 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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