 The view of the private lakefront and the cliff from the property grounds, bathed in warm sunlight . - 1/36  A pleasant interior space. Through large windows, you can see the lake beyond the trees. - 3/36  The view of the lake through the living room window. - 4/36  New, 43" Samsung TV. Streaming accessed through your personal account. - 5/36  Comes with a DVD player, a small film library; also, books and board games for all ages. - 6/36  A newly renovated kitchen with high quality appliances. - 7/36  The kitchen is integrated with the living room area. - 8/36  The kitchen is equipped with anything needed for the preparation of most meals. - 9/36  Pantry, with some cooking basics. - 10/36  An eat-in kitchen for five. - 11/36  A queen-size bed in a private loft bedroom. Clean, cotton linens provided. - 12/36  Linen drapes on the inside, and trees on the outside, for full privacy. - 13/36  Furniture rescued from the local antiques stores. - 14/36  A cozy bedroom with twin beds. Clean cotton linens and blankets provided. - 15/36  Streaming available; a VCR and a modest VHS library with movies for kids. - 16/36  Windows with soft linen curtains are additionally shaded by trees, for full privacy. - 17/36  A semi-private loft area that serves as an additional bedroom or work space. - 18/36  A three-piece bathroom, with a stacked washer and dryer. - 19/36  Early Spring, all is waking up... - 20/36  Guest cabin, nestled among the trees, a minute?s walk from the lake. - 21/36  Private back porch; sitting area next to the BBQ. - 22/36  Propane barbecue. - 23/36  Water toys for your use. Paddles are in the blue shed. - 24/36  A private beach with water toys, fire pit and a picnic area. - 25/36  The view of the lake, and the cottage property area, from the top of the hiking trail. - 26/36  Fun on the water! - 27/36  A warm sunset observed from the private lakeshore, north by north-west. - 29/36  Fire pit by the lake - 30/36  Steam fog rising from the lake in the early Fall. - 31/36  The view of the lake and the mountain, in Autumn foliage. - 32/36  The central court w/ the parking area, between the main & the guest cabin and the sauna. - 33/36  The mountain, dressed in Autumn foliage. - 34/36  In late afternoon, bathed in golden Autumn light. - 35/36  Countless lakes, rolling hills, dense forests at ca. 900' above the sea level. - 36/36 $239 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 5 |
 | 2 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Wood stove |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Unwind in this cozy cottage, located in the scenic Northern Ontario whose landscapes had inspired the Group of Seven! Away from madding crowds, you will find everything you need for a comfortable stay. We look forward to hosting you! Situated deep in the Mississagi River Valley, this unassuming timber-frame cottage is one of two buildings on this property that were hand-crafted by a local master timber-frame builder. The cabin provides a cozy interior space while causing minimal disruption to the surrounding nature. The space is suitable for families with children or for couples that are seeking to get away from their busy lives and reconnect with each other, undisturbed by hordes of tourists. The cottage is surrounded by trees for full privacy. It is connected by a short trail with the private lakeshore of a lake that, much of the time, is enjoyed by few visitors even at the peak season. A small eat-in kitchen on the open-concept ground floor is fully equipped with anything needed to prepare and serve most meals. The large glass doors lead from the kitchen to an outdoor deck, furnished with a propane BBQ, a small patio table and chair set, all surrounded by trees. The kitchen is joined with a comfortable living room space that has floor-to-ceiling windows, a wood burning stove and a TV. On the second floor, there are two private bedrooms (one with a queen size bed; another with two twin size beds), and a semi-private space with a twin-size bed. Clean linens (100% cotton) are provided on the beds, as well as oversized cotton towels for indoor use.
Water in the building is supplied from the lake and it is treated with UV light. Although safe for consumption, to avoid any mishaps, we encourage drinking bottled water and provide for our guests a 15L jug and a ceramic water tower dispenser.
For those who need to stay connected, or work while away with family or friends, in the semi-private loft there is an office desk, and a printer. The cottage has good cell reception and internet service (Starlink).
For indoor fun, throughout the cottage you will find a selection of books, DVDs, VHSs and board games for all ages, and a second TV in one of the bedrooms.
An imposing cliff, rising ca. 300 feet from the rugged Canadian Shield on the East side of the lake (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/rock-candy-lookout), provides a nesting haven for falcons. Under the sunrays that reflect off the rocks, the cliff changes colours at different times during the day and over the seasons, inspiring awe at its beauty. Awe has been identified as a feeling of witnessing something vast and marvellous that cannot be rationally comprehended; it has been associated with an overall sense of well-being, resulting from the calming of the nervous system.
On the lakeshore, we make available for our guests a good, stable canoe, a tandem and a single recreational kayak, and two SUPs. There are also two metal boats that can be propelled by oars and fuelled by the power of your own muscles, for a quiet fishing venture. Guests can use any of the selection of paddles, oars and a few additional beach and lawn toys that are stored in the blue shed on the shore, and in the sauna. The traditional wood-fired cedar sauna, with volcanic rocks on the stove, is located next to the woodshed.
A visit in May and early June is ideal for welcoming Spring. In the Summer, one can engage in a variety of water recreational activities, stroll on the hiking trails, and shop for fresh organic produce and locally made products from area farms, including a couple of nearby berry-picking or alpaca farms. There are countless lakes and waterfalls throughout the wider Algoma region to be discovered, including the Aubrey Falls Provincial Park with its hiking trails (50-minute drive from the cottage). In the Fall, breath-taking views of rolling hills, lakes and rivers amid the changing foliage make it worthwhile visiting this gorgeous region. Given the right conditions, you might be able to spot the Northern Lights! (https://www.northernontario.travel/algoma-country/auroras-in-algoma).
The closest store is the Tunnel Lake Trading Post (a 10-minute walk from the cottage): it has emergency cooking supplies, and a superior stock of camping, fishing, and hunting supplies; a small LCBO, and a gas station. You may be able to arrange a boat rental with the trading post for fishing on the Tunnel Lake, mere minutes away from the cottage.
The nearby towns - Little Rapids, Thessalon, and Bruce Mines - offer essential services and conveniences such as grocery stores, LCBOs, pharmacies and health services, cafes, or restaurants, and, for antiquing enthusiasts, several antiques stores that may hold a hidden treasure for you.
The cottage is located ca. 1.5 hour south-east from Sault Ste. Marie; 2.5 hours west from Sudbury; 6.5 hours north from Toronto, and 7 hours west from Ottawa. Well-worth the trip - saves you from the urge to get on the plane and globe-trot!
Please note that this place is not ideal for smokers or those travelling with pets, as we do not allow smoking or pets on the property.
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The United Nations (UN) defines environmental sustainability as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Our family appreciates the opportunity to share the experience of a sustainable retreat in our Northern camp. We promote quiet vacationing and safe use of non-motorized water toys and recreational equipment as our small contribution to the environmentally responsible living. We harvest sun energy with solar panels and encourage our guests to recycle and support local economy.
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Please note that you are engaging at your own risk in any of the activities on the property. We ask that our guests acknowledge that they read the cottage etiquette and the guest manual and that they are accepting the rental agreement before proceeding with the reservation.
Emergency room, hospital:
North Shore Health Network - Thessalon Site
135 Dawson St, Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0
(705) 842-2014
Main Street Pharmacy
156 Main St, Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0
(705) 842-2322
Pharmasave central Algoma Pharmacy
9242 Highway 17 East, Bruce Mines, ON
(705) 785-3555
Gas stations: Tunnel Lake Trading Post, Thessalon, Iron Bridge, Bruce Mines
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms : - 3 single beds - 1 Queen bed - Crib | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Tunnel Lake; Wharncliffe, Algoma, Elliot Lake |
Note: The cottage is situated on a treed lot, in Northern Ontario's Algoma District.
It is located 1.5 hours south-east of Sault Ste. Marie, 2.5 hours west of Sudbury, and a day trip from the major cities in the general region (Toronto, Ottawa, Chicago, Detroit, Toledo). The nearest towns are Iron Bridge, Thessalon, Little Rapids and Bruce Mines, each between 20 and 40 minutes away from the cottage by car.
The property itself is off of Highway 129, 1 km away from the Tunnel Lake Trading Post. AVAILABILITYLast update: November 21, 2024 |
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RATES | BASE RATE Rates are based on up to 4 persons. Add $25 per night per additional person. | $239 | - | $498 | $1434 | - | - | 6 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 03:30 PM | | Check-out before | 10:30 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Security Deposit | $300 (Security deposit will be refunded within 14 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 15 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Cash, Interac e-Transfer, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate | | Cottage Rules | View | Fees- Cleaning fee : $150.00
- Security deposit : $300.00
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NOTES The weekly rate is for a 6-night stay. Add 4% surcharge for payments processed through Cottages in Canada. Cleaning (done after your stay) is $150. Security deposit is $300; if no damage is done, it will be reimbursed within 7 days of the checkout. Guests are expected to read and sign the rental agreement before the reservation is confirmed. REVIEWS | | Robina |  |
| I recently stayed at this cottage with my sisters and niece, and it was a fantastic experience! This was our second time visiting, and the place was just as clean and welcoming as the first. We took a beautiful road trip from Toronto to Thessalon in the fall, and the drive itself was stunning?the fall colors made it all the more magical. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, with breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. Anka, the host, was incredibly responsive and even returned the deposit the same day. We'll definitely be back again. Highly recommend for a perfect fall retreat!
Stayed: September 2024 Submitted: Oct 01, 2024
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| | Kerry | |
| We had a wonderful week on Cummings Lake. The cottage was clean and had ample room for our family of 4. It had everything we needed for our stay including games and movies. The beds were comfortable and the newly renovated kitchen and living room were functional and welcoming. The lake is spectacular with clear, warm water. The swimming was amazing and we canoed and paddle boarded all around the lake. We would definitely come back and highly recommend the cottage and the location. The nearby hiking trail is an added bonus. Victor and Sanda were easy to communicate with and made sure our stay was enjoyable. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: Aug 19, 2024
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Owner response: Thank you Kerry; glad you enjoyed your stay! | |
| | Craig | |
| We had a wonderful vacation. Beyond all expectations. A place to re-connect with nature, a shore lunch, a paddle and a swim in the clean waters on a shallow beach. A perfect place for children and adults alike.
A lovely hiking trail just minutes away took us to a spectacular view of the surrounding lakes.
The cottage was clean and has all the comforts of home.
Sanda and Victor are so warm and welcoming, and always took the time for any questions and information we had asked for. They made this happen for us and we could not be more thankful. Memories were made here and we would gladly come again.
We feel very lucky to have had this experience and would highly recommend this location to anyone looking for a tranquil vacation.
Stayed: September 2023 Submitted: Oct 14, 2023
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Owner response: Thank you for the kind words - we enjoyed having you, and we welcome you back any time. | |
| | Bob | |
| A very cosy cottage among tall deciduous and coniferous trees on Cummings Lake
in Algoma (near Sault Ste. Marie) MUST be on your short list for rental cottages.
The lake is clean, clear and offers warm shallow beach area for all ages to swim.
Fishing at the base of Rock Candy Mountain's dramatic cliff or hiking nearby trails
or visiting the many nearby trading posts will fill your days with a variety of pleasures.
During our early September visit there were no bothersome bugs to spoil the
warm late summer days and evenings. A most enjoyable experience indeed!
Stayed: September 2023 Submitted: Sep 10, 2023
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Owner response: Thank you for the kind review, and the private feedback, on which we followed up. | |
| | Paula | |
| Our stay at the cottage was truly wonderful. The cottage buildings themselves are lovely and comfortable, beautifully finished with wooden beams everywhere and equipped with everything you could possibly need, including a fireplace and two barbecues--gas and coal. The large lawn leads down to a sloping beach where we enjoyed swimming, snorkelling, paddling, and roasting marshmallows over an open fire. The view from both the beach and the house is breath-taking! We could see the cliff of Rock Candy Mountain, which glowed with unbelievable colours during sunset.
The cottage is also well located! We found nearby trails to explore, climbing Rock Candy mountain to gain beautiful views. The nearby trading post had essentials and special, unexpected gifts, and we came across nearby farms with fresh vegetables and delicious baked goods.
The only thing lacking was more time to explore and enjoy! We definitely want to return.
Stayed: May 2023 Submitted: May 26, 2023
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$239 / night $498 / weekend $1434 / week ANKA & ROBERT Member since August 2021 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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