Private? Yes, clothing optional!!!!

I am often asked just how private it is at the Rustic Cabin and honestly the best answer is, "It is so private that clothing is optional!!!" It is going to be a long hot summer so to get back to nature and to be au natural yourself book those dates you have been thinking about!!!! Avoid disappointment by booking as early as you can.

This week at the Rustic Cabin

On Monday we had two fellows come and "straighten" the cabin. We had noticed that the cabin appeared to be leaning towards the river on its pilons so we had those replaced with cottage blocks and now the porch doesn't go uphill from the building!!!! I could really notice the screen door closing well this week when I stayed here.

 I sprayed the patio furniture at the swimming hole and now it looks newish!!! Someone had burnt the arms of the chairs with cigarretes last year. OMG and I think we have such awesome people staying in our cabin!!!! If you look above, you may notice the small black box looking thing to the right of the table to the right of the chair. That is the ashtray for the swimming hole and we ask that you use it!!!!!!!!!!

We have a new wood pile which I think you will agree looks much better than the last one!!! The truck hub works really well for camp fires and there is always lots of kindling around to get them started. We don't need to get a fire permit for you as long as you are using the fire to eat by. I guess marshmallows could be a new food group!!!!!!!

Introducing - The Barber's Cottage

If you consider The Rustic Cabin to be just a bit too rustic for you, you might want to consider The Barber's Cottage on Lake Bernard in Sundridge, Ontario. The front section used to be the barber's shop in Sundridge and sometime in the 50s it was hauled out of town and placed on this little lot. There are vacant lots both sides of the cottage. It is actually on a laneway not a road and there is a train track behind it which is used about 3 times a day.

This spring it will be totally renovated and hopefully be available for rent by mid June, 2012. New windows, flooring, kitchen, panelling, bathroom etc. etc. You can follow the progress of the renos at http://www.thebarberscottage.blogspot.com .



Lake Bernard is the largest fresh water lake in the world without an island. The beach area is sandy and shallow for a long distance out from the shore. The maximum depth is 48 meters. Fishing is good for rainbow trout, white fish, brook trout and lake trout. It is a fairly large lake, with a perimeter of about 23 km.

The cottage will rent for $125 a night and $800 a week. To make a reservation contact me at sheekey@bell.net .

The Winter Wonderland

Already a winter wonderland awaits you!!! The only tracks you will find are from wildlife. Coming in the winter is a different experience. The first consideration is getting back up our driveway. Getting down the hill is not a problem but getting back up needs WINTER TIRES or a 4 wheel drive vehicle again with WINTER TIRES. It is possible to park at the top of the driveway but you will have to haul your gear a lot further and you will still have to go up the incline onto the road.

You will have to walk your gear into the cabin. The laneway is not open in the winter. You will need to bring your own water if we are away. If we are home, we will supply the water and have the cabin heated up for your arrival. If we are away we may be able to find someone to start the woodstove for you for an extra $25 fee.

The outhouse with the great view will be a little cooler but you will still have access to the porta potty for night time if you require it.

This is wonderful place to be in the winter. It is quiet the other 3 seasons except for the river noise but in the winter at some point, the river will freeze over. It is so Quiet!!!! This is Peaceful. This is truly a unique winter experience!!!!

Thanksgiving Weekend Available!!!

I can't believe it!!!! Today is Wednesday and the Thanksgiving long weekend is just two days away and our lovely cabin isn't booked!!! All the years we had the family here for the weekend and the cabin wasn't available, we had lots of requests to rent it. This year, when it is available, just one request for one night. Please remember that long weekend rentals are for three nights.

Other weekends are two night rentals.

We have had a great summer with lots of former guests returning yet again. We really have the greatest people staying with us. We are truly blessed by your presence with us!!! Thank you.

The leaves are gorgeous and the weather looks great for the weekend. Come on up!!!!!!

438 Deer Lake Rd.

This is my latest endeavour. Putting most of my loves under one roof. I have been talking for years about opening up the garage at the road into a little shop and this spring I did it. There is quite the collection of old things - old and interesting I call it. There are my scarves that I sell for $10 each to buy vitamins for my 32 kids in Mexico. There are pieces of my glass creations and other creative endeavours AND the big seller - jams, jellies, pickles ( including Sir John A. Mac Donald's original pickled egg recipe ) and surplus veggies from the garden.

Business has really picked up for the last two weekends as the tourists flood the area. You can find directions in the Almaguin Day Tripper brochure. I'm number 2.

Come for a browse soon. Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 4!!!!

What an awesome summer!!!

The river is quite low and oh so warm. We have spent hours floating around on the chairs or with a noodle. A great way to spend these incredibly hot days of the summer of 2011!!!



The veggies are doing great. We have purple and green beans available right now. I have made a second planting of peas. Garlic is just about ready to harvest and the carrots are getting there. Swiss chard looks good and tastes good but it needs some convincing for others to share it!!!! Garlic scapes are ready to pick. I sold some today!! I could probably harvest some potatoes any day now. Gardening is such a joy!!!!!!!

Lots of flowers!!!!

Amazing day lilies!!!! Purple and orange!!! What a combo!!!

Everything is growing like never before around here. The flowers are higher than ever before. There are more blooms per flower. The veggies are growing like crazy. The bush is gorgeous in all of its shades of green.

We have had great weather lately. Lots of hot days and cooler nights. The water in the river is nice and warm. This is just the best of times.

Come and join us!!!!!!!