4 Season Doe Lake getaway ♨ with sauna & steamer

NEW: OUTDOOR SAUNA WITH STEAM GENERATOR ➣ Welcome to our 2048 sqft water-front cottage. Just 2.5 hours away from Toronto, our place is perfect for couples, and families looking to spend a relaxing and lively trip. ➣ Pass your time relaxing inside our clean and comfortable cottage, cozying up near the fire pit, dipping your feet on the dock, taking a kayak or paddle boat into the water or unwinding by spending an hour in the wood-burning barrel sauna. Things to look forward to: ➣4 comfortable bedrooms with 4 queen size beds and one bunk bed ➣2 Living areas. One with a sectional sofa and one with 3 large couches and a love seat. Each living area has its own TV and Blue-ray player/Netflix ➣1 bathroom with a standing shower and 1 bathroom with a sink and toilet ➣open concept kitchen with walk out onto patio and outdoor diner area + BBQ grill ➣1 acre of grass going down to the water and fire pit ➣lots of space for lawn games which is entirely visible from the deck to keep an eye on little ones.** ➣private wood-burning sauna with porch and half-moon window providing breathtaking views of the lake while you sit and enjoy ➣private dock with 2 kayaks, a canoe, a 4-person paddle boat, and half a dozen life jackets ➣public sandy beach with playground and picnic tables just 8 minutes walk from the property which is ideal for swimming ➣public boat launch right around the corner for those who wish to bring their own boat ➣2 HDTVs with Cable television on one, and Netflix and Blue-ray players for both + Tons of board games ➣in the winter, Snowmobile trails are two minutes away for those that wish to bring their own snowmobile IMPORTANT: Outside peak summer months, minimum stay is 2 nights. Furthermore, Monday-Friday bookings of 4 nights (Excluding Christmas and New Years) result in a near 50% discount. So if you're looking for a change in scenery, please select your dates and inquire and we will respond with special pricing! You'll be able to stay connected with the office, as Bell recently upgraded their infrastructure in the area and so Wi-Fi is finally reliable and strong. Our water source is a well and there is a filtration system so you are able to drink and cook with the water. We do provide linens and towels so there is no need to bring your own. There is both a fire-pit with seating provided for your enjoyment near the lake and a wood burning sauna near the cottage. We do not provide firewood but it can be purchased at a local store or through one of our neighbours who sells firewood bags. There are watercraft for your enjoyment and some life jackets. As per the rental agreement, personal safety when using the kayaks, paddle boat or enjoying the sauna is your own responsibility and we assume no liability in case of accidents or injury. The lower-level (basement) of the cottage is above grade. So basically all 2048 sqft of living space is above ground. The 3 couches in the basement are long and wide. They can be slept on, even though they are not technically "sofa beds". At the end of your stay, you may leave one large bag of household garbage, and one recyclables bag for plastic and tins. If you have more than that, you will need to take it with you. Additional fees ($20 a bag) may be incurred if you leave behind more than the above mentioned limit. The whole space is for your use. We have one room Locked in the basement along with the garage for our personal items. The tub in the upstairs bathroom (though functional) is OFF LIMITS because filling it will immediately deplete the treated water supply. See below for guidelines on how to manage the water. We'll always be available through text or call if you have any questions or concerns during your stay The closest town is Sprucedale which offers a gas station and convenience store. The closest grocery store (Value-Mart) is located in Burks Falls, about a 15-minute drive. Our own waterfront is not a sandy beach. There's a public sandy beach 8 mins walk from the cottage. It is very pleasant and quite intimate. Perfect for an afternoon picnic and relaxing on the sand by the water. Small playground for children as well. Downtown Huntsville is located 25 minutes south. There are countless local amenities to keep you entertained and fed. Arrowhead Provincial Park also just 20 minutes away and is great for Summer camping but famous for its Winter activities. Miles of cross country skiing trails and a massive outdoor skating ring lit by tiki torches Located at the northern edge of Muskoka our cottage is 2 hours and 30 minutes from the GTA and less than 25 minutes to downtown Hunstville. Off Highway 11 you only need to make one turn. Follow Highway 518 West towards Sprucedale and make a right at Almaguin Drive. That road is our road. Our cottage is near the end of the road. Follow our private driveway over the wooden bridge to find the cottage (house on the right side after the wooden bridge). Almaguin Drive is a municipal road and is in perfect shape. Our driveway is about 300 ft long and involves passing over a wooden bridge. Let us know if you plan on bringing any watercraft and we can advise regarding passing the bridge with a boat and trailer. Accessibility in the Winter isn't an issue. REGARDING WATER AND LAUNDRY As mentioned above, the water is from a well and is filtered. It's perfectly safe to drink. HOWEVER, the water filtration system can only treat so much water in a given period of time. So if you're a large group, please spread out your showers and laundry/dish washer usage. If you run the washing machine and someone uses the shower *at the same time*, there is a chance the water will become orange and this can stain your laundry (though it will eventually wash off). In the event that water does become orange, just let it settle for half an hour and it will be back to normal. NOTE ON WIFI Rural wifi is not as reliable as wifi in major cities. 25 Mbps internet with a monthly cap of 350 GBs is the best internet money can buy in these areas. It can accommodate 3-4 devices with no problem at all. In case of any issue, the instructions for how to reset the modem are posted on the wall in the kitchen beside the fridge. Restarting the modem will fix the internet issue 99% of the time. As of September 2021, Bell upgraded their infrastructure in the area, so the connection is *MUCH better* than it was prior to the upgrade. This means conducting Zoom meetings for instance is no longer an issue. **Please keep in mind that the state of the lawn is subject to the weather. If there's a thunderstorm and heavy rainfall, the lawn will be wet and not ideal of outdoor play. In this case, you can take advantage of the many indoor activities.