3 Waterfront Cottages: Bring the Whole Gang!

Staying by the Lakeside Cottages is a cottage resort located 12 km off Hwy 17 from Bruce Mines, ON. Designed for relaxation & adventure, our waterfront cottages provide a serene retreat where individuals, families & large groups (up to 38) can enjoy stunning views, pet-friendly accommodation & numerous family-oriented activities. Delight in a memorable & relaxing getaway by blending the beauty of nature with modern conveniences in a rural location where you can unwind & reconnect with loved ones The space Important Things to Note & Bring: SPRING/SUMMER > Water friendly shoes (rubber boots in spring) > Insect repellent > Indoor & outdoor games FALL/WINTER > Warm, water-friendly outdoor footwear > Slippers > Indoor & outdoor games NOTE > The closest grocery store (Freshmart in Bruce Mines) is 15 minutes away and closes early!!!!! > LCBO (Bruce Mines) also closes early and is closed on Sundays WHAT WE HAVE & WHAT WE DON’T The FULL KITCHEN has all the basic essentials: - Full size fridge with freezer & stove with oven - Drip coffee maker with permanent filter - Toaster - Kettle - Pots, pans & cooking utensils - Dishes, mugs, glasses & cutlery - Dish towels & cloths, dish soap - Paper towel, tinfoil, cooking oil, salt & pepper - Garbage & Recycling bags - All purpose cleaner & disinfectant The FULL BATHROOM is complete with: - Bath tub with shower - Towels (we do not supply face cloths) - Bath mat - Hand soap (we do not supply shampoo, conditioner or body wash) - Toilet paper & Kleenex - Bathroom cleaners All BEDDING is supplied, along with extra pillows and blankets. OUTSIDE, each cottage has its own: - Picnic table - Patio chairs & tables*** - Propane BBQ & utensils, propane*** - Fire pit, firewood & kindling (while supply lasts)*** ***The BBQ’s & patio furniture will be put away in the fall until spring ***Firepits will be left out for the winter and usable if snowfall permits There is FREE PARKING for 2 vehicles, or 1 vehicle and a trailer at each cottage. Our 4-season cottages are all HEATED and quite cozy for cooler times of the year, with brand new ductless heat pumps that also provide AIR CONDITIONING for those hotter days of summer. The lawn in front of the cottages is approximately 2 acres, so bring along your outdoor games! The little ones will enjoy the swing set and climber. Gordon Lake is beautiful! The bottom is soft and sandy, but you might like to wear water shoes when walking out for a swim. Guests with young children have been very happy with the warm, shallow water by our dock, perfect for splashing and playing. Gordon Lake is also a locally renowned fishing spot, so bring along your rod & fishing license! There is a live bait shop just down the road. BOAT RENTALS: We currently have 2 canoes, 4 single kayaks, 2 double kayaks, and a pedal boat to rent as available. We will be putting the boats away and removing the dock for the winter by the end of October. Rental rates per boat (life jackets are included* and rates are subject to change): $10 - 1 hour $15 - 2 hours $25 - 4 hours $40 - full day *we have plenty of adult life jackets, but none for people under 90 pounds* BRINGING YOUR OWN BOAT: You can launch (nominal fee of $5 cash charged by the landowner) just a stone's throw down the road and tie up to our dock for the duration of your stay. PLEASE NOTE: the water level fluctuates and can be very shallow at our dock...please check with us about boat size if you are planning to bring one. Worst case, you may have to put your boat back on the trailer each day. Guest access Guests will have full access to the massive front yard (approximately 2 acres situated between the cottage fronts and the lake), the dock, the fish hut and the wooded area to the north of the cottages. These areas are shared, and we ask that guests are respectful of others while using these areas. Other things to note We have just recently purchased this property and are making changes and adding things all the time. Check back for updates! Also, we are thrilled to be hearing from guests of the wonderful previous owners. Some of the things they are saying: "we had come up for years, and were sad to see them shut down" "we have so missed our annual stay on Gordon Lake the past few years and would love to get back to our annual stay" "we previously stayed in these cottages for many years....I was so excited to see this cottage listed because we haven't found anywhere like this place..." Sounds like we have some pretty big shoes to fill, and that is exactly what we are endeavoring to do! So far so good!