At A Glance:
# of People:
12Parking:
YesPets:
YesBeds:
5A/C:
NoFire Pit:
YesBathrms:
2Internet:
YesHot Tub:
NoSq footage:
2000Heated:
YesWaterft:
Bass LakeWater Toys:
Lilypad(1), SUP(2), Canoe(1), Peddle Boat(1)Description:
Location: Bass Lake, Near Port Carling, Ontario
Spending time with family and friends is important, and this warm, inviting cottage is a wonderful place to do just that. Located on a peaceful bay of Bass Lake, this property has abundant spaces for relaxing and reconnecting, whether one prefers to play games, nibble and nosh, sit down for a full meal or simply chat. The open-concept common area on the main floor includes ample seating in comfy couches, as well as around the dining table and island. More cushy sofas and tables are also available on the lower lever, which has sliding doors that allow easy access to the outdoor seating around the fire pit or on the dock. Above the walk-out, a spacious deck has additional outdoor seating and a large table for those who prefer to dine al fresco. There are plenty of places to socialize!
The deck and patio provide splendid views of the waterfront and, after a short stroll down a low hill, one can settle into a Muskoka chair on the dock and enjoy the sounds of the lake lapping against the natural shoreline. The L-shaped dock has wooden steps leading into the water, in addition to a ladder, to make it easy for swimmers to get into or out of the lake. For water sport enthusiasts, the cottage is equipped with a peddle boat, a canoe and two paddle boards.
Inside the cottage, the bright and cheery main living/dining/kitchen area has large lake-facing windows that flank a classic stone fireplace, which is a focal point of the space. A set of sofas and two director’s chairs are arranged in the centre. At one end of the room, there’s a TV and, since the cottage has unlimited high-speed internet access, it’s possible to watch favourite shows or stream movies and music. On the other side of this room, the large dining table has chairs for eight. Sliding glass doors near the table lead to a deck that wraps around three sides of the cottage.
Between the dining table and the kitchen, an octagonal island with a trio of stools creates a hub for food-related activities, or another spot to sit and talk while sharing some wine, tea or morning coffee. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary large and small appliances, as well as dishes and other accoutrements for feeding groups of friends or a multigenerational family. And, since there’s a dishwasher, nobody is stuck doing dishes afterward!
This five-bedroom cottage can accommodate a dozen people with ease. There are two bedrooms on the main floor, as well as a four-piece bathroom. The spacious master bedroom has a king-sized bed and large picture windows that overlook the lake. The other bedroom on this level is slightly smaller and has a queen bed. Downstairs, there are three more bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom. Two of these bedrooms have queen beds and the third has two sets of bunk beds. The largest of the lower-level bedrooms, which is furnished with a crib, has sliding glass doors that provide access to the patio and views of both the fire pit and the lake. It also has pocket doors with marbled glass that lead into the downstairs family room.
The common area on the lower level has a larger TV than upstairs and, since there is a similar amount of seating, it may be a better place for watching movies or listening to music while playing games or doing puzzles on the round table that’s at one end of the room. Because there’s whole-house wifi, guests can watch whatever they want on the cottage’s televisions or use their own electronic device to access the internet. This downstairs recreational room also has sliding glass doors that open onto the patio and provide a view of the lovely lake.
The cottage’s plentiful windows, easy access to the lake and abundant seating are some of its best features. Groups of 12 will not feel crowded here! The culinary afficionados can be prepping or cooking in the kitchen while another chef grills food on the barbeque. Some people can hang out on the deck while others relax on the dock. More members of the crew can watch a movie upstairs while still more play cards downstairs. And, in the evening, everyone can enjoy watching a sunset paint the sky over Bass Lake.
If the crew wants to venture away from the lake, there are numerous eateries in Port Carling, including Turtle Jack’s, Beveragino and Water’s Edge Restaurant. There are also excellent seasonal shopping options in this nearby town, which is about 15 minutes away. For those in need of boat services, there are three marinas in Port Carling and one in MacTier, only about 10 minutes from the cottage. Just across from the public boat launch on the way to MacTier, the Bass Lake Roadhouse is the nearest pub. Those who don’t mind venturing a bit further afield may want to go for a hike at the Hardy Lake Provincial Park or Huckleberry Rock Lookout Trail, each of which is about 20 minutes beyond the cottage’s pleasant grounds.
**Check-in: after 4:00pm and Check-out: before 10:00am
**Vacationer supplies their own linens: Sheets and pillowcases, plus bath, kitchen and beach towels.
**Paper products: The cottage will provide 2-ply toilet paper, (please do not use anything heavier - to safe guard the septic system). Vacationers must supply their own, paper towels.
**Adult life jackets are supplied. Vacationers must bring their own children's life jackets due to safety and liability concerns.
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