The Murphys' Cottage at Dog Lake: Eastern Ontario, Waterfront, Fireplace, Well-Equipped, 2 Baths

Despite the private location, several good neighbors are nearby in case of emergency, and if you crave social activity, the cottage is near the charming cities of historic Kingston to the southwest and Gananoque, the "Gateway to the Thousand Islands," to the southeast. Bustling Kingston is less than 30 minutes away by car (approx. 40km), and closer towns, Battersea (6km), Seeley's Bay (20km) and Glenburnie (30km), have grocery stores, an LCBO, and restaurant options. Gananaque is less than 45km away too, with a casino and access to boat tours of the 1000 Islands and Boldt Castle. In both cities there are numerous sightseeing tours; excellent fine and casual dining; cafes and bars, clubs, live theater in Gananoque, and music venues; antiquing and diverse shopping; and miscellaneous other family-friendly entertainment opportunities.There is world class golf less than 45 minutes away, and great local golf courses even closer (less than 25 minutes). Ottawa is a 2-hour car trip.

The property has been our family summer gathering place since 1969, so it is--and feels like-- a "home." It is a traditional cottage, updated with baseboard heating, modern plumbing, and ample electric service--a setting unique, personal, and picturesque. We pride ourselves on careful maintenance of our treasured cottage and preservation of many outdoor natural features. We welcome you to our home and if you are attracted by our description here, feel confident that you will be thrilled with your vacation and want to come again.

The main cottage contains 3 first-floor bedrooms, each with a double bed, and an open-plan second floor that has 3 three single beds and is an ideal space for children! A deck equipped with lots of comfy chairs and an outdoor dining set is accessed through sliding glass doors from the main cottage sun room. A year-old gas grill with a generous propane supply and BBQ tools are kept outside the kitchen door. Additionally, there is a separate "little cottage/bunkie", about the size of a 2-car garage. That features a California king bed, a double bed, upholstered sofa and chairs and reading lamps, and sleeps up to four in privacy away from the main house. On rare muggy hot days, the main cottage features a floor-model window-vented air conditioner in the living room and the little cottage has a window air conditioner. Fans are available for each main room and each bedroom. On chilly days, turn on the electric baseboard heating or light a cozy fire in the living room's wood burning fireplace.

Many renters appreciate the original, refinished hardwood floors and clay tiled kitchen. Our upholstered living room and sunroom sofa and chairs are comfortable and in good condition, and the many pieces of cherry wood furniture have been in our family since the 1950s.The living room stone fireplace is original and draws well. The primary dining table(there is one in the kitchen too), located in an alcove overlooking the deck and the lake, seats 10. There are two full baths on the property, one in the main cottage contains a tub/shower combo, and the second has a glass-walled shower and is located in a quaintly upgraded outbuilding, formerly an ice house, behind the main house kitchen.

Pack just your swim suit, a sweater for cool evenings, and a toothbrush, because nearly everything else you'll need is here. You will arrive to newly-cleaned living quarters, freshly made beds with sheets, blankets and pillows, and a bathroom closet containing fluffy laundered towels and a "starter" supply of paper towels and toilet tissue. A well-stocked first-aid kit, smoke alarms, and a fire extinguisher are provided for your safety. We love to entertin and cook, and the eat-in kitchen is well equipped with glassware; water filter (although the well water tastes good and is tested annually for drinking safety); sets for 12 of flatware and dishes; big and small pots and pans, bakeware, and fry pans; drip coffeemaker, toaster, blender, food processor, family-size electric pancake griddle, waffle iron, iron and ironing board, food prep devices (can opener, potato peeler, garlic chopper, citrus squeezer, strainers and collander, corkscrew and other bar equipment, etc.); serving bowls and serving pieces; dish-drying towels, placemats, and casual cloth napkins; and a microwave. The many pot holders are sturdy and crocheted by the owner, and she keeps all the high-quality knives sharp too!! The range and fridge are recently new and a full size clothes washer and dryer and a backyard clothesline round out the the comforts of home.

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