 Black Donald Lake in the winter - 4/40  Short Term Accommodation license 2025 - 5/40  Main living room with fireplace - 9/40  Dinning room/sunroom - 10/40  Reading nook in sunroom - 11/40  Wood burning fireplace, great place to warm up after winter exploring! - 12/40  Winter views of Black Donald Lake, perfect for snowshoeing and winter exploring! - 13/40  Twin Beds in 3rd bedroom - 16/40  Twin beds bedroom #3 - 17/40  Flagstone patio and fire pit - 18/40  upstairs bathroom - 19/40  upstairs bathroom - 20/40  upstairs bathroom - 21/40  Walk out basement lakeside - 22/40  Basement bathroom - 25/40  Renovated laundry room - 27/40  Lakeside aerial view - 30/40  Northern Lights 2024 - 31/40  Screened in Gazebo - 33/40  Screened in Gazebo - 35/40  Lake view deck (second tier) - 36/40  Lake view deck - BBQ - 37/40  Lake view deck at sunset - 38/40  Water access- canoes or kayaks - 39/40  Fire pit, canoe and kayak - 40/40 $300 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 6 |
 | 3 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
 | Ski <20km |
Nestled in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, Graphite Bay Hideaway Cottage offers a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. Just a fifteen-minute drive from Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort, this charming cottage provides a gateway to fabulous outdoor adventures. In the winter, enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. After a day of skiing, return to the cozy cottage by the indoor fire, especially magnificent when sipping a local brew from the Calabogie Brewery. The Hideaway is a perfect family cottage that can comfortably sleep six. It features a fully equipped kitchen, kitchen island, dining room, and living room. Enjoy a cozy night indoors by the fire or relax by the lakeside fire pit while watching the sunset. The cottage has three bedrooms: two with king-size beds and one with two single beds. A walkout basement with lake views makes a great games area and reading nook. The main floor has a new high-capacity washer and dryer, and the main floor bathroom has a tub/ shower. The lower level has a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower and a single bed. Wi-Fi is available, and you can Chromecast your favourite Netflix, Prime, or Crave shows. A DVD player is also available. Power outages are not a problem with our onsite Generac generator. A new propane furnace keeps the cottage warm awaiting your arrival.
The outdoor space features a flagstone patio with a fireplace overlooking Black Donald Lake. The roadway and laneway to the cottage are kept clear of snow , making it a convenient choice for families. The cottage is fully adaptable to suit the needs of young children, with high chairs, pack and plays, cribs, and baby gates available upon request. All this and we are pet-friendly!
AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 2 King beds - Crib | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | | | Tourist License Number | STR-25-0006 | | | |
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The cottage is 18 Km away from Calabogie Peaks, with lots of access to downhill and cross country skiing in the winter and numerous hiking trails in the summer and fall. Black Donald Lake offers a great spot to enjoy water sports/activities and fishing. It is a short drive to some excellent white water rafting and bouldering sites. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE Note: Black Donald/ Centennial Lake is a beautiful 12 kilometer reservoir lake. It is part of the Madawaska River System that flows from Algonquin Park to the Ottawa River. The lake was created by the construction of the Mountain Chute Generating Station and dam in 1965-1966. Black Donald Lake subsumed the previous White Fish Lake and flooded the former mining community of Black
Donald Mines, whose graphite mine by then was exhausted. AVAILABILITYLast update: February 03, 2026 |
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RATES | | - | - | - | $2400 | - | - | 1 Week | WINTER WEEKEND Jan 09, 2026 - Mar 02, 2026 Cleaning fee $100, Pet fee $75, HST not included in price | $300 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 Nights | MARCH BREAK 2026 Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026 Cleaning fee $150, $75 pet fee, HST not included | - | - | - | - | - | $2400 | 7 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 10:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Accepted Payments | Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
NOTES Pet fee of $75 REVIEWS | | Jessica |  |
| We had a wonderful stay at this cottage, it exceeded our expectations. It was clean, well-equipped, spacious enough for all five of us plus a dog, the beds were comfortable, and the water pressure in the shower was perfect.
The owners also provide a helpful book/binder with information about the cottage and instructions. Having a washer, dryer, and dishwasher were also a bonus, as was the screened in sitting area.
It was peaceful, the neighbours were quiet, and we were pleasantly surprised at how few motorized boats and sea-doos went past this property.
The water at the dock was deep and clear (exactly how we like it) and the other water entry had stairs that led to a shallow area.
We had an issue with the coffee maker the first morning and it was quickly replaced when we advised the owner.
Note that the check-in time is 4 pm, not 1 pm as indicated on this page and check-out was 10 am, not 11 am.
We left with wonderful memories and would highly recommend this cottage rental for families.
Stayed: July 2025
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| | Brett | |
| The pictures are not as good as the real thing. We had a great two weeks, relaxing and enjoying the views from the dock, flagstone patio and deck. Alexis is great and was quick to reply to any questions we had.
They have two entry points to the water, which makes it easy to jump in from the dock or walk in from the stairs. Water is pretty clear, could see down 6 - 8 ft, so bring your swim fins and mask. The cottage is very nicely furnished; all the sitting areas and beds are in great shape. The appliances are all in good condition, bbq was clean and worked well. Lots of space in the cottage, living room and kitchen in one big area and the dining room separate. Big finished lower area for games, cards or just relaxing. Washrooms and showers are very modern and lots of pressure. Wifi works well. We rented inflatable paddle boards from Mad River Paddle Co and they were great to deal with. Wonderful hiking trails in the area, and the road isn't busy, so can hike/bike near the cottage. Will certainly rent here again.
Stayed: August 2023
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| | Anna | |
| We had a wonderful, mini, winter vacation at Graphite Bay. A perfect destination to celebrate a family gathering. We enjoyed the skiing, both downhill and xcountry, all with in a 15 min drive from the cottage. The cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable. All questions were answered quickly and with detail. Alexis was accommodating and helpful in every manor.
Many fond memories were made here at Graphite Bay cottage. I would recommend this cottage and look forward to the opportunity of booking a future summer vacation.
Stayed: February 2022
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| | Kelly | |
| This is a beautiful cottage on Black Donald Lake. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could ask for. The beds are very comfortable and the bedrooms are spacious even with the king size beds. The waterfront area is a great place to spend those warm sunny days and the deck is lovely for enjoying barbecued meals. Being able to bring our dog with us was an added bonus. The owners are super friendly and very approachable. It is definitely a 5+ and we look forward to returning.
Stayed: September 2021
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| | Jennifer | |
| Cottage is wonderful. Water and firepit are awesome. Kitchen is very well appointed.
Lots of huge windows with waterfront views.
The two main bedrooms are excellence, the smaller bedroom and basement mattresses are not ideal for anyone with back issues / or are of bigger builds.
Can't recommend enough!
Stayed: September 2021
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ALEXIS LEMMEX Member since June 2020 Speaks: French, English Response Rate: 75% |
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