Look what's new!!!!

These are a fun addition to the cabin. As most of you know who know me, I love whimsical. There are chains under the birds and when you pull on them they fly. Like little air conditioning units!!!!

The Outhouse Story

When you don't have hydro or running water, you need an outhouse. Ours is lovely. I always tell people that it has a beautiful view as it is three sided. It does have a roof and floor!!! There is no door. Our outhouse is odourless. Should an odour ever develop we can solve the problem with chemicals ( not our usual way to deal with things ) or by adding wood chips or wood ash to the mix. Works like a charm!!!!


One of our guests in the past left a portapotti which is quite a convenient luxury in the middle of the night. It will be in pristine condition when you arrive and that will be the expectation on your departure.

Every spring we clean the "debris" from down the hole. I'd hate to make a list of what we have discovered!!! Please do not use baby wipes. They do not decompose at all!!! Yuck!!! And if you drop a bottle down there be sure to include your name so we can send it back to you!!!! Toilet paper etc. only please!!!!

The outhouse is a pleasant stroll from the cabin. Out of sight in the bush and a great place to pick up kindling on the way to or from for the woodstove.

Painting and a new window.....

We have been very busy for the last week painting both of the bedrooms and the living area. We painted all the same colours so there are no surprises there but the big news is the window over the couch. It faces west and gets sun all day. You can sit on the couch and read now!!!! Naturally there is a great view of the surrounding bush. Look for some new pics when the sunshines and does it justice.

Activities in the area.....

There are many activities in the area. There are many artists with galleries you could visit. Numerous lakes and rivers are here for you to discover with public launch sites at most. Fishing and swimming are great seasonal sports.

During the winter you can find hiking, snowshoeing, snow sleding, cross country skiing and dog sledding.

Many local towns offer a flavour all of their own, ie. Burk's Falls, Magnetawan, Kearney, Katrine, Sprucedale, Novar, Sundridge, South River and Huntsville.

Huntsville offers a small enclosed mall and wonderful downtown shopping. The Almaguin Theatre always has something to offer the theatre minded. You can also find a movie theatre in town.

Things to do at the Rustic Cabin

The number one activity that we recommend is to do nothing except sit in a chair and breath in the fresh air and listen to the birds and the river. You could lay in the hammock at the river which usually results in a nap in just a few minutes. You could sit by our pond and watch the goldfish. You could sit on the porch of the cabin and read a book, play a board game, converse or just be quiet. We have two kayaks available. The kind for idiots that are not enclosed, a plastic mold. There are trails throughout the property. You can fish in the fishing hole or swim in the swimming hole. The only demand on your time is that you do exactly what you want to do that will make you happy!

After six o'clock, you could enjoy a campfire at the pit on the way to the river and as the night progresses the stars will astound you.

Rates

Our rate per night is $110 for one or two people. This rate is changing to $120 a night for one or two as of January 1st, 2017. $10 for each additional person up to 4 in total in the cabin and $20 a weekend for the perfect dog. Our weekly rate for the cabin starting in 2017 will be $775.