Bear Lake

A quiet tranquil vacation awaits you when you choose this picturesque heritage log cottage. Nestled in a
magnificent 23-acre treed lot, you will find a glorious two-acre mowed grassland where, at the centre,
sits the Bay Side cottage. Gazing from the cottage to the lake, you will be mesmerized by the sparkle of
the water through the groomed trees.

The property also boasts 900 ft of lake frontage which includes a 200 ft sandy shoreline, and your very
own beach! The 100 ft diameter, circular shaped private beach is an expansive area providing all day fun
in the sun. The sand at Bay Side cottage is fine grain, clean, white sand for your blissful outdoor
enjoyment. Relax on the beach while reading a book, sunbathing, or making sandcastles with the kids.
This wonderful beach experience provides an exhilarating feeling of freedom, while being incredibly
soothing and relaxing!

The swimming in Bear Lake is also an incredible experience with a gradual entry and no drop-offs, the
lake provides a comforting environment to swimmers of all ages or abilities. Nothing compares to
swimming in crystal-clear water, with the sun shining on your back and loons hooting in the distance.
You can also play on the water; the red swim raft offers a place to soak in the sun, make waves or do
cannon balls. The fun on the water does not stop there, you can also take a scenic tour in the canoe or paddle
boat.

Bear lake is a peaceful lake with no boating connections with other lakes or rivers. The lake is 8 km long
and 5 km wide with many large bays and good fishing including bass, pickerel, and pike. Separate from
the beach area, there is a large dock where you will find a 16 ft aluminum boat with a motor, oars, and
paddles. The rental price also includes gas for the boat motor. Please bring your own life jackets. We
have some adult size jackets; however, we do not have children size life jackets.

The fully furnished three-bedroom Bay Side heritage log cottage has modern amenities including air
conditioning. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker,
stainless steel cookware, dishes, and cutlery. The comfortable living room has a couch, love seat, glider,
television, DVD player, a library of DVDs, books, board games and Bell ExpressVu Satellite.

A 160 ft deep drilled well supplies the cottage with cold, clean, and safe drinking water. There is a three-
piece bathroom with antique claw foot tub/shower and plenty of hot water. The master bedroom
upstairs is equipped with a king-size bed,double bed and a crib. The second bedroom upstairs has a queen and two
single beds. The main floor bedroom has a queen-size bed. All bedding is supplied.

A permanently installed backup generator supplies uninterrupted enjoyment at Bay Side cottage should there
be a power outage.

The Bay Side cottage also includes:
- 2 picnic tables
- Gas barbecue
- 9 Muskoka chairs
- Firepit and firewood
- Large sandy playground area with a Swing N? Play set
- Washer and dryer located in the laundry room
- Clothesline
- Giant outdoor checkerboard game under a shade tree
- Plenty of mowed grass to play your favourite outdoor sports
- Boat and motor, canoe, paddle boat and beach toys
- Kayaks are also available for rent.

The cottage is rented Saturday to Saturday, check-in time is 5:00 pm and check out time is 10:00 am.
Housekeeping and lawn maintenance is done on Saturday, prior to your arrival.

Cellphone reception at the Bay Side cottage is very good with Bell and Rogers towers nearby.
Internet is available through these cell towers or free Wi-Fi is available at the community centre in
Sprucedale.

The Bay Side cottage is centrally located between Huntsville, Parry Sound, and Burk's Falls.

Waterfront: Bear Lake with 900 ft of shoreline and your own large private sandy beach
Availability: May to October
Check-in: Saturday 5:00 pm
Check-out: Saturday 10:00am