Rustic Cabin Rental with Views of Golden Lake in Renfrew County, Ontario
This rustic, hike-in cabin rental is located in Renfrew County, Ontario (100 m hike, steep hill). With its remote setting, immersive natural surroundings, a complimentary canoe, a nearby swimming beach five kilometers away, and direct access to 30 kilometers of forested hiking trails. The cabin provides guests with an opportunity to reconnect to the great outdoors and enjoy a peaceful, revitalizing getaway to Golden Lake, the Bonnechere River Valley, and the surrounding Ottawa Valley.
Inside the one-room, off-grid cabin, guests will find a queen-size bunk bed, a side bench, and a table, all of which were handcrafted from local cedar. Other amenities include a propane fireplace, adjustable solar-powered indoor and outdoor lighting, two folding indoor/outdoor chairs, a first-aid kit, a charging station, a coffee pot, a dish tub, a trail map, field guides, and seven gallons of well water.
Outside, guests will find a deck, a barbecue grill, a campfire pit with a grate, a picnic table, an outhouse box, and a private hiking trail. From the deck, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of Renfrew County's Golden Lake and its islands.
A shuttle service is available for guests and their gear, between the cabin and parking area for $20.
Although the retreat is located in a remote area, guests will enjoy excellent cell phone coverage thanks to a cell tower that has been built on the property. The off-grid solar cabin has a cozy propane fireplace for guests to keep warm during a winter stay.
Guests can purchase extra blankets or a "Couples Package" or bring their own bedding. Other supplies and equipment for enjoying the great outdoors include a first-aid kit and see-through umbrellas.
Around the cabin site, guests will have access to a picnic area and a private fire pit as well as 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) of marked multi-use trails, one of which leads down to a quiet forest lake. Guests will also have access to a canoe with life jackets and paddles.
Please contact the hosts before booking, they have changed some of their policies due to the current situation to ensure social distance.
Features and services
Beds
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2 Queen-size beds
Most popular features
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Pets allowed
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Private Kitchen
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Heating
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Hiking
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Swimming
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Fishing
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Fireplace
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Wildlife watching
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Private Barbecue
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Parking
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Fire pit
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Deck/Patio
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Kayaking/Canoeing
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ATV/Quads/4x4
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Open fires allowed
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Boating/Sailing
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Winter sports
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Biking
Where you will stay
Rustic Cabin in Renfrew County, Ontario
Golden Lake, Ontario
Detailed location provided after booking
Scenic views
In the surrounding Ottawa Valley, guests will find more than two million hectares (six million acres) of natural splendor, encompassing a variety of woodlands, over 900 lakes, and four major river systems, of which the Bonnechere River is one. Before flowing into and out of Golden Lake, the river begins its 145-kilometer (90-mile) journey in Algonquin Provincial Park, which is located about an hour to the east. Boasting 7,654 square kilometers (2,955 square miles) of parkland, more than 2,400 lakes, and 1,200 kilometers (645 miles) of rivers and streams, the park is one of the largest, oldest, and most popular provincial parks in all of Canada. Guests have access to a park pass for free day use.
A public picnic and beach area are located just a few minutes down the road in Deacon. About 26 miles to the east, guests will find the Bonnechere Caves, the limestone walls of which are embedded with thousands of fossils dating back millions of years. At the Bonnchere Museum, guests will find even more fossils from the Ordovician period of the Paleozoic era. Other museums in the area include the Polish Kashub Heritage Museum in Wilno, the Algonquin Way Cultural Centre in Golden Lake, and the Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village in Pembroke. Guests will find a few dining options in the nearby towns of Golden Lake, Killaloe, and Barry's Bay.
The cabin is about an hour and 45 minutes from the city of Ottawa, where the nearest international airport is located.
Activities near Golden Lake
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Swimming
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Hiking
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Winter sports
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Biking
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Kayaking/Canoeing
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Fishing
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Boating/Sailing
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ATV/Quads/4x4
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Wildlife watching
Guests can go rafting and kayaking on the Bonnechere River, the Ottawa River, and the Madawaska River, with trips available through local outfitters such as RiverRun Rafting, Barry's Bay Outfitters, and the Madawaska Kanu Centre.
More opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors can be found at Algonquin Provincial Park, where guests will find a variety of trails for hiking and biking. Both the park and the cabin's surroundings provide prime spots for bird watching, with over 260 species of birds having had recorded sightings in the park.
To see fossils from the Ordovician period of the Paleozoic era, guests can visit the nearby Bonnechere Caves and Bonnechere Museum.
For golfing, guests can hit the links at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge Golf Course and the Whitetail Golf Club. For dining, guests will find options in the nearby towns of Golden Lake, Killaloe, and Barry's Bay.
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Things to know
Arrival and departure
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Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Early check-in available at an extra charge -
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Late check-out available at an extra charge
House rules
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Pets allowed
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No smoking
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No parties
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Events allowed
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Open fires allowed
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before check-in day
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Additional info
Smoking is not allowed.
Children are welcome.
Sheets, pillows, and bedding are not provided.
