A private, light-filled cabin in the Ontario woodlands; secluded and romantic with full amenities- hydro, Wifi, full bathroom, heat, and running water, surrounded by nature, trails, woods, countryside, and wilderness.
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The space
This open-concept cabin in Central Ontario is your cozy, comfortable on-grid retreat, surrounded by countryside and very private. Light , airy, and winterized it is available year-round with full amenities - hydro, wifi, full bathroom, well-equipped kitchen, and running water. You'll only be a few minutes from shops and necessities but seemingly miles from civilization. There are 100 acres in which to roam, with trails, wildlife, fields and northern Ontario forest, nestled outside the northwest corner of Algonquin Park.
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The cabin is equipped with one loft bedroom upstairs that has a queen bed and and a single daybed. The main floor has an open-concept kitchen/living area and full bathroom. There is a high-efficiency airtight wood-burning stove in the kitchen. Firewood is provided, however we typically shut it down for the warm season. Back-up heat includes baseboard heaters for those extra-cold days. It has hydro, running water, and a screened-in porch with outdoor wrap-around deck.
We provide:
Mattress cover and bottom fitted sheet, towels, kitchen utensils, firewood, all kitchen amenities, LED TV, DVDplayer, bluetooth tivoli with radio. The Tv accepts HDMI/USB keys/ports if you want to bring your own movies and shows. There are no basic cable services but there is wifi and a smart TV so you can log into your own streaming services. The kitchen does not have a full-size oven but there is a mini high-end Breville convection oven which can roast a small chicken, and a 2-burner cook-top. There is a propane BBQ as well.
There is Wifi available.
There is an outdoor fire pit to enjoy at night as well.
You bring:
Your own food & spices
Your own pillows and blankets (we provide mattress cover and fitted sheet) if you are coming in on a flight or internationally let me know in advance and we will provide pillows and blankets.
HDMI and AV cords for movies and music, but maybe bring your own portable Bluetooth speaker for music.
Kindling, available at Home Hardware (we provide firewood tho)
boardgames/cards
appropriate clothing
good non-slip slippers or indoor shoes (the floor can be chilly in winter)
The water is very iron heavy and some may have an aversion to it, so you may want to bring your own drinking water.
The property is not on a lake but is very close to several lakes with public beaches, boat launches, and ice-fishing. There are also several extensive roads, trails and lakes throughout the crown lands next to our township. Airbnb has, for some reason, the cabin listed as ‘shared entrance’ but we assure you there is no shared entrance anywhere on the property; you have a private driveway right up to your private cabin.
**A NOTE FOR WINTER OR EARLY SPRING STAY: A 4WD or good AWD vehicle is almost certainly a must as the driveway is quite long, and can take a day or two to get plowed. In early spring it can get slushy/muddy. Some experience using a wood-burning stove is also helpful as it is the main source of heat.
There is a network of trails on the property (intermediate) for hiking and snowshoeing. We often have spare snowshoes on hand if other guests are not using them. Most outdoor stores like MEC will rent equipment and gear. There is a cross-country ski club nearby (no membership req'd), as well as several OFSC trails. At the nearby lake you can rent a canoe for about $10 per hour. Canoes and kayaks may also be rented at Algonquin North Outfitters and delivered for you at the Kiosk entry point of the Park.
The area is ideal for hiking, canoeing, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, camping, exploring, photography, mountain-biking, x-country skiing, snowmobiling, ATVing, boating, snowshoeing, or just relaxing. We provide a topo map of the area if you are the adventurous sort, showing various wilderness accesses and roads less travelled, and we can point you in the right direction. There are nearby dog-sledding expeditions and horse-riding facilities as well.
The area is ideal for moto-touring loops, either on a motorcycle or a snowmobile. Ask us for info!
Dogs are sometimes welcome, but please check with us first. Due to allergen considerations of other guests we ask that it be a 100% NON-SHEDDING, hypo-allergenic dog. And cats are not allowed.
The cabin is located on a private road just outside of Powassan, Ontario in the Township of Chisholm, which abuts the northwest corner of Algonquin Park. There are thousands of acres of crown land nearby, yet within 10 minutes you can have access to town which has a Beer Store, LCBO, hardware, groceries, restaurants, laundromat, farmer's market, gas station, mechanics, library, tennis courts, public pool, legion hall, cop-shop, and other conveniences. The grocery store in town offers a very decent selection of foods as well as organic produce. North Bay is only 30kms away should you need something from any big-box store, a movie night, or sushi.
Please see our Guidebook for local restaurants and activities. Enjoy visiting the local farms, xcountry skiing, go camping on the property, 2 local golf courses, and many National and provincial parks.
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We reserve the option to refuse bookings to those without verifications or reviews, and if you are new to AirBnB and do not have any yet we will ask you to tell us a little something about yourself.
And please note, guests must 25 years of age or older. By finalizing your booking you are agreeing to a waiver of liability, and to all the terms of the rental agreement.
We will also ask that over Xmas, New Years, and March break that guests book a minimum 5 nights..
