Bass Lake cottage (#461)

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Cottage Profile Very private, modern, 1000 square foot cottage on the popular Bass Lake, and inland lake central to both the Owen Sound and Wiarton areas. The entire living space is on the upper level of the cottage. The open concept design combined with the numerous windows in the central space of the cottage creates an airy atmosphere, accented by the hardwood floors that run throughout the main living space. Relax on the sofa in front of the woostove and enjoy the TV with VCR and DVD player on those days that the weather keeps you indoors. The living room opens into the dining area with a harvest table and seating for eight. Here you will... also find a set of patio doors that lead out to the deck overlooking the front yard of the cottage. An ideal place to watch the kids playing in the yard while relaxing in the muskoka chairs. Another door off the dining room leads to this same deck, where the bbq is available for those summer feasts. Here you'll find a picnic table and some chairs so that your family can enjoy an outdoor meal. The kitchen in the cottage comes with microwave, fridge and stove, and lots of counter and cupboard space to make your meal preparations convenient. There are three bedrooms at the cottage. The master bedroom has a queen bed, bedroom two has two single beds, and the third bedroom has single bunk beds. The one bathroom in the cottage is a four piece with bath tub and shower. The cottage is situated in a very private area with trees surrounding it, creating a secluded vacation spot. There is a yard right outside of the cottage for the kids to enjoy complete with a firepit for marshmallow roasts and ghost stories in the evening. From this yard you can can take the trail down to the lakefront. This trail is about 200 metres leading to the water and is rough terrain, therefore not suitable for toddlers or people with mobility issues. From the back yard of the cottage, a set of about 10 steps lead down into a crevassed area where there is a natural path to the water. Near the top of these stairs there is another path leading to the left and through a slightly wooded area. The leads to a sturdy wooden bridge that will extend to the rock island. Bass Lake has a maximum depth of 100 feet and is a great inland lake small boats(12-14ft) and for swimmers. The cottage is centrally located between Wiarton and Owen Sound, making day trips to hot spots like Tobermory and Sauble Beach possible.

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• Summer guests
  Niagara Falls, ON.

  Best weather in August

  Left on 11/11/2009 for a stay in August 2009
  
  

  Our stay was weather wise excellent, the family really enjoyed the area and scenery.
  The boys enjoyed swimming and fishing in the lake and the trail to the lake was steep but well maintained.
  Our first night was eventful as there was a bat in the house we had to trap and release it back outside.
  All the amenities in the house were good and well kept.
  There are 2 matters first the amount of cleaning expected before departure, we washed and cleaned everything and found several areas where previous guests didn't clean as well. Secondly, some more comfortable mattresses on the beds would be good.
  Other than these minor details everything made for an enjoyable August vacation on Bass Lake.
  Thank you for the hospitality.

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• hillbilly
  Windsor, Ontario

  Beautiful Place in a Beautiful Setting

  Left on 09/10/2009 for a stay in July 2009
  
  

  This is a new place that is more like a house than a cottage. The kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms were all very nice. The outside surroundings were beautiful. We loved fishing off the dock. I wish we could have gone swimming there, but it seemed too rocky, especially for young kids. Overall, a great place, except for the garbage issue. We couldn't dispose of ours on site because of bears, so we had to take it to a dump that wasn't open at a convenient time and it was located on a route that was closed due to construction. It would have been nice if the owners had some type of pick-up service or bear-proof arrangement.Lots of places to visit nearby.My family loved the place and the location on a quiet and scenic inland lake.

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  Response from RentCottage.com - 10/06/2009

  

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  This beautiful cottage has great swimming for those who are experienced swimmers as the lake is deep.
  On the cottage profile we do mention the following:
  "The lake is deep off the dock. There is a spot next to the dock where
  kids and pets can wade in but it is mostly rock's and not really a play area. Swim Shoes are recommended. Shoreline is not suitable for toddlers."
  There is also ladder on the dock for those swimmers who would prefer to ease into the water rather than jump off the dock or wade in over the rocky shoreline.
  The cottage is set in a wooded area which is a natural habitat to bears, however seeing them in the vicinity of the cottage is rare as they usually only venture out into the open if there is a food source available to them like garbage. As a preventative measure to discourage the bears, we ask our renters to take their garbage to the landfill to dispose of it rather than have it kept outside in a container.
  The address, directions, and hours for the landfill are given to our
  renters 30 days prior to their rental and the owner also has these posted at the cottage. We have been informed the construction on the road leading to the landfill has been completed.
  

• Hunter's
  Ontario, Canada

  Absolutely Beautiful - Very Private!!

  Left on 02/05/2009 for a stay in August 2008
  
  

  Absolutely awesome.....very clean and very private. We would definitely stay here again sometime!!

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Families w teenagers, Romantic, Families w children, Rugged, Singles

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• Durham family
  Durham Region, Ontario

  Beautiful cottage

  Left on 01/24/2009 for a stay in August 2008
  
  

  This cottage was very clean, beautifully decorated, the fabulous deck, no bugs, great scenery, all amenities. Only change I would recommend would be more comfortable beds. Otherwise, definitely a 10!

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  Recommended for: Friends, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Luxury, Families w children, Rugged, Singles

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