Blue Heron Retreat

We are now renting out our AIRBNB by the week minimum stay only. Stay the summer - enjoy life outside the city. Located in the quaint hamlet of South Lancaster, this beautiful, quiet loft is on top of our boathouse. This charming guest house is a tranquil retreat that promises an authentic cottage experience. No pets allowed. There is a canoe, kayak and pedal boat. Spend time watching rabbits, deer, herons, fish, other wildlife. Private dock for your boat. Fire pit. Fishing is great! We raise chickens for fresh eggs. Property is fenced 3 acres and 56 certified forest where there is a 1 mile walk through part of the woods. Residing on our property is Bailey our Chinese Shar Pei and Jimmy a mix dog. Both are friendly and Jimmy loves all company while Bailey is more laid back. Guests have 2 balconies and a patio area with BBQ along with our fire pit. The fire pit is a great place to sit around at night and watch the fire flies. One balcony is over the water where you can watch our 2 resident herons and one Egret. Your can see the beavers swimming up the creek and watch the fish jump in spawning season. Available by email or text, phone. South Lancaster is a hamlet. Blue Heron Retreat is on the St. Lawrence River with a view also of Finney Creek. Close to Montreal and Cornwall Ontario. Mc Donalds, Tim Horton's, Dairy Queen, Sheep's Head, Subway, South Lancaster Rest., Bourdeaus, South Glengarry and Loretta's Chip Wagon are great places to eat. There is a Grocery store, Post Office, BMO, Hardware store, 3 Gas Stations, The Jewellery Factory and Aberdeen Gift in our town. 2 marinas for boat launch and supplies. We have the best fresh water diving in the WORLD Cornwall through Brockville (the Lost Villages). You are able to rent dive equipment and kayaks from the Deco Stop in South Lancaster. Charlottenburg Beach is a great place to dip your toes or swim. Historic sites include St. Raphael's Ruins and the Martintown Mill. Take a short boat ride to The Cairn or go to the public launch to see it from shore. The Williamstown Fair which is the oldest fair in Canada is held annually in August along with the Highland Games. Great shopping available at the Jewellery Factory that features Canadian Diamonds. Aberdeen Gift is a local favorite gift shop. Guests can use their vehicle to visit close towns or bike or reach restaurants and grocery store. Marina to launch boat close by. Can tie up boat on our property. 1 hour drive to downtown Montreal 1 hour 15 minutes to downtown Ottawa 15 minutes to Cornwall or Alexandria 10 minutes to historic Williamstown 5 minutes to our Award Winning Cheese Factory Kitchen with basics, Microwave, coffee machine, toaster oven, toaster, ceramic grill, induction burner, slow cooker, 1 fridge with freezer. No breakfast served by host. Only registered guests are allowed on property.