Large log home in private bay on Rideau Lakes near Kingston+1000 Islands

Unique, hand-crafted Scandinavian-style log home nestled in a private bay on spectacular Cranberry Lake on the Rideau Lakes System, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 4,000 square feet of living space offers spacious, executive accommodation. More than 1,000 feet of waterfront and 20 acres of hardwood forest. Superb bass and pike fishing, canoeing, swimming, boating, hiking, and mountain biking. In winter, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and skating on the lake are available. Picturesque Stafford Bay has a wild and natural shoreline. A beaver lodge can be seen in the bay and you may spot painted turtles, herons, frogs and iconic Canadian loons among the lily pads. Swimming is wonderful in the warm waters off our private swim platform. A small island dots the bay for children to explore. This family-owned cottage is all about nature. Nearby activities: - Golf - Boat rentals - Rideau Canal System (locks and other attractions) - Thousand Islands Cruises - Thousand Islands Casino - Shopping and sight-seeing in scenic Kingston - Go-karting, paintball and mini-putt - Fort Henry National Historic Site - Many festivals and events - Grocery, pharmacy and liquor/beer stores in nearby Seeley's Bay (15 minutes by car or 5 minutes by motor boat) - Boat launch and marina in Seeley's Bay Waterfront: More than 1,000 feet of wild and natural shoreline. Great swimming from swim platform. Heating: Forced air and 2 wood stoves Air conditioning: Yes Children allowed: Yes Equipment: - Five well-appointed bedrooms with Queen beds; sleeps 10 - Sumptuous great room with woodstove, 24-foot cathedral ceilings, picture windows overlooking beautiful Cranberry Lake - Wide-plank pine and slate tile floors, log stairs/railings, beautifully furnished - 4,000 square feet of living space - Three full bathrooms, one with Jacuzzi-type bath - Gorgeous custom kitchen with hand-crafted cabinetry, granite counters and large-capacity refrigerator with French doors and bottom freezer drawer, double oven, glass cook top, microwave oven and dishwasher. - Also includes toaster oven, toaster, coffee makers (Keurig and drip), kettle, blender, waffle maker, slow cooker, rice cooker, cutlery, dishes, cookware and bakeware. - The cottage is on a well that provides delicious spring water. No need to bring bottled water. - Dining room seats 10 - Games room with high-definition, flat-screen satellite TV, foosball, air hockey, exercise equipment. - Family room in loft with high-definition, flat-screen satellite TV and board games. - Small, third-floor adventure nook for children called the "birds' nest". - High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi access from Starlink (up to 150 Mbps) - Cell phone coverage - Front-load washer/dryer. Laundry soap provided. - Four-burner Napoleon Bar-B-Q plus second Coleman BBQ - 1,000 square-foot deck overlooking Cranberry lake - Paddleboat, canoe, 4 kayaks, 2 stand-up paddleboards, private dock and swim platform (life jackets provided) - 20 acres of hardwood forest with hiking trails (gentle slope to water) - Firewood provided - All bath towels, beach towels and bed linens provided