cottage details

This fully furnished three-bedroom cabin is situated on a 1.06 acre lot on picturesque Perrault Lake in Northwestern Ontario's "Sunset Country."  The maximum occupancy is six people.  The lake has over 50 miles of beautiful shoreline, and is a great place to get away from it all.

The lake community can be summarized as follows: (1) four fishing lodges and (2) the 16 privately owned cottages that are connected by a single road.

This part of the world will appeal to people who want to enjoy the rugged Canadian wilderness while still having easy access to all the amenities that make life a bit easier, e.g. electric appliances, hot showers, a bathtub, a selection of supermarkets one hour away by car, a convenience store just down the road, etc.  You're welcome to use the alarm clock in the bedroom, but this kind of behavior would probably be frowned upon by the locals.

 

 

 View from the back yard overlooking the lake

 

When you arrive, there will be fresh sheets on the bed and the cabin will be clean.  Maintenance and lawn care will be our problem, but day-to-day cleaning, dishes, meals, etc. will be yours.  You will have to bring your own towels.  There is no telephone or internet access but, if you absolutely need to stay plugged in to the outside world, there is a pay phone about one mile down the road at the general store and post office.  As shown below, there is a deck at the front of the cabin that can be used for BBQs, eating, etc.

 

   

  View from the front yard

Pets are welcome, but we do charge an additional US$100 per week for this feature to cover the additional costs of carpet cleaning and wear & tear that frequently arise on account of our furry friends.  Small children are no problem whatsoever.  We insist that you refrain from smoking anywhere inside the cabin.  In light of the wide open spaces at your beck and call, however, it's doubtful that this will be limiting in any way.

 

Bathtub and shower

 The cottage has a bathroom with most of the usual features: shower, bath, sink, etc.  But it does not have a toilet.  Many of the summer cottages in this part of the country still rely on outhouses built on top of holes dug into the ground.  This is one such place.  Welcome to the bush!

Bathroom sink

 

Master bedroom

Second bedroom

Third bedroom

There are three bedrooms, each with a double bed that comfortably accommodates two adults.  Clean sheets, duvets, pillows, and blankets are provided.  There is also plenty of drawer and closet space throughout the cabin for storing your clothing.  All floors throughout the cabin are carpeted.  A washing machine and drier are available for guests.

 

Side view of dock and shoreline

Lake view from the front yard overlooking the dock

As shown in the above photos, the shoreline is rocky.  A few sandy beaches can be found around the lake, but this isn't a common feature.  While we do indeed have a boat and outboard motor, this is not part of the rental.  These kinds of things are prone to damage, and you'll therefore have to bring your own--there are several launching points around the lake--or rent one from one of the nearby fishing lodges.  Similarly, paddles, lifejackets, and boating/fishing paraphernalia are not provided.

The kitchen, shown below, has a large fridge, electric stove, and microwave oven.  Pots, pans, basic cooking utensils, glasses, and silverware are also provided.  There is an extra fridge and chest freezer space in a lockable spare shed in the back yard that can be used to store food.  Additionally, we have a gas fired BBQ, which guests are free to use.  Tap water is pumped directly from the lake to the bathroom and kitchen, and guests are therefore encouraged to buy bottled water for drinking.  There is a fire pit in the front yard that you are welcome to use for campfires.

There is a TV, but we do not have satellite TV or cable.  We effectively get one TV station: the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), which is Canada's national TV network.  But it must be said that the slim choice of programs out there rarely seems to be an issue.  Our days are spent on the lake, enjoying the woods, or reading and evenings are filled by playing games with friends and family, talking, or sitting around a campfire.

 

 

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Back porch

Kitchen

Dining room

Fireplace and stone wall in living room

This isn't a slick, highly professional commercial operation; rather, it's a place that my family visits on an annual basis, and we rent it out to people like you when we can't be there.  It's our home away from home, and my father owns the cottage two doors down the road (just in case you need help with anything).

And a bit of unbridled honesty on my part might also be helpful.  Someone who is looking for "the total fishing experience" may want to consider one of the four fishing lodges on the lake.  Manotak Lodge is not too far from our cabin, and is highly recommended by its many loyal patrons.  Owned by Dave and Linda Becker, Manotak offers complete packages including boats, fuel, cabins, meals, guides, fly-in fishing, etc.