Stairway to Sunsets

Step outside and you'll get what you came for. The deck offers a Gloucester Pool panorama that will provide the perfect background for a selfie - or maybe you just want to put the phone away and savor the moment. You can enjoy the view as you walk down a few flights of stairs, perhaps stopping to reflect on different angles as you stop at the decks along the way or sitting by the fire pit. Once down at the bottom, you'll find yourself at the dock and boathouse area. The upper level of the boathouse has been converted to a bunkie, sleeping 4, that might be the prize claim of those in your group wanting a little privacy or a true waterfront experience. The waterfront is yours to play with - swim, boat or just cast a line in the water. Don't be surprised if you hook a big one - Gloucester Pool is known for good fishing.

You'll love it here in the Winter as well. Of course, the snow makes it a classic Winter Wonderland, you may be able to skate on the lake if conditions are right, and cross-country skiing is good whenever there is snow. The Ontario Snowmobile Trail network is accessible near by and the slopes of Horseshoe Valley, Snow Valley and Mount Saint Louis Moonstone are just a short drive away.

If you feel like an excursion, the towns of Port Severn and Severn Falls are reachable by boat or by car (Coldwater by car). Port Severn and area has a wide variety of restaurants from pubs to fine dining, a service center with fast food, a public beach and a host of marinas. A little further afield you will find that the town of Coldwater has what you need for groceries and perhaps a little shopping. Orillia and Midland are very reachable if you are looking for a little Canadiana history.

Well, that was the day that was - time to enjoy that sunset, perhaps followed by a campfire, a few stories, some toasted marshmallows and a planning session for tomorrow!

Inside the Cottage

Sleeps 14 (Maximum 8 adults) - 10 in main cottage, 4 in bunkie; (6 adults + 4 children post-Thanksgiving to June 1)
4 bedrooms (1 with double, 2 with queen, 1 with two sets of bunks )
Linens, bathroom towels & beach towels provided
Living room with satellite TV, Baby Grand Piano
Lower Level games room with pub-style arcade game
Lower level family room with TV (not satellite) and DVD player
2 x 3-piece bathrooms, 1 with shower, 1 with tub
Keurig coffeemaker and regular coffee maker
Kitchen with stove, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher
Washer/Dryer and clothes drying rack
Central A/C, A/C is on the main cottage only
Wi-Fi Internet (limit of 75 GB/wk with $4/GB overage fee)

Inside the Boathouse (Available from June 1 to post-Thanksgiving W/E)

3-piece bathroom with tub
Pull-out double sofabed and 2 bunk beds
Satellite TV

Outside the Cottage

Deck and dock areas with waterfront and waterview seating
Fire Pit
Kayak, Water Mat, Stand-up Paddle Board, Inflatables
BBQ
Screened in Deck

Things you need to know:

1 dog welcome at this cottage, to be kept on property
When in place, dock can secure a boat up to 20'
Boathouse only available from June 1 to post-Thanksgiving W/E
Dock is not permanent; will be removed for winter season post Thanksgiving W/E
Boathouse does not have A/C
Linens and towels are provided only for high season weekly rentals
Seasonally tested well water in the main structure, filtered lake water in the Bunkie
A post-rental cleaning service is included for all rentals; however, the cottage is to be left in a tidy condition
Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required

Waterfront

There is a series of decking and stairs to the waterfront. There is a waterfront dock and seating area. Entry for swimming is via a ladder on the dock, or walk in to our shallow, sandy bottom on the right side (perfect for young children). Most of the waterfront area is 1' to 4' deep, surrounded by deeper areas for the swimmers in your group. There are the odd clam shells, so, as with most Ontario waterways, water shoes are highly recommended. There are some weedy areas at depths beyond 4'. Great area for watersports, games, or just floating on your watertoy! Fridges in boathouse, the microwave, and lower level BBQ make it perfect for waterfront entertaining.