Location
2 1/2 hours north of Toronto, 30 minutes north of Bancroft, Ontario and 20 minutes south of Whitney. It is right on Big Mink Lake which is 10 minutes west of the Town of Lake St. Peter, Ontario. Address for mapquest "1339 Mink Lake Road, Hasting Highlands"
Cottage Overview
The big screened in front porch that steps down onto the 16' x 32' deck over looks the beautiful lake.
There is swimming, boating and sunning in the summer
There is snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter
There is ATVing, hiking and fishing in the spring fall
The colours are amazing in the fall
Bedrooms
#1 Masterbedroom with queen bed and walk in closet
#2 Queen bed and full closet
#3 Set of twin beds and full closet
#4 Set of twin beds with full closet
There is a futon in each livingroom which pulls out into a double bed.
ALSO
Just off the games room downstairs, there is another room with 2 single beds, one double bed and a pull out sofa.
Please be reminded that ONLY 12 people are allowed to stay at the cottage at one time, even though we have made available many different sleeping arrangements for your convenience.
Bathrooms
#1 4 piece bathroom - toilet, sink, tub and shower
#2 4 piece bathroom - toilet, sink, tub and shower
#3 3 piece bathroom - toilet, sink, shower
Capacity
12 people are allowed. This is strictly enforced by the cottage rental agency to protect the septic system.
4 vehicles are allowed plus trailers.
Smoking
Outside only please.
Pets Allowed
Prefer one well behaved dog. Renters must clean thoroughly before leaving. PLEASE ask rental agency for COMPLETE details.
Amenities - inside and outside
3 TV's - expressvu package - 2 receivers
3 DVD - players
Blankets, pillows - blankets and pillows are provided but you must bring your own sheets, pillowcases, sleeping bags, etc
Cleaning supplies- toilet paper, kleenex, paper towels, and cleaning supplies are supplied. Also supplied are dish clothes and T-towels
Heating - 2 electric forced air furnaces, plus two wood burning fireplaces
Telephone - is available NO LONG DISTANCE CALLING (cell phone use is limited)
2 full Kitchens - each one is equipped with full firdge/freezer, stove/oven, microwave and one has a dishwasher
- each one has electric kettle, pots, pans, all utensils/cutlery, coffee maker, tea pot, toaster (4 and 2 slice), full set of dishes, etc
Games Room - one of the TV's are in here, dart board, air hockey, small pool table, games, puzzles, colouring books and more
2 Propane BBQs - one on front deck and one on back deck
Outside Furniture - 2 lounge chairs with cushions, large picnic table, child size picnic table, 16 resin chairs, 4 child resin chairs, and much more
Out door fire pit - down at the water edge, bring your own wood
Screened in Porch - this big porch seats at least 12 and over looks the water
Deck - 16' x 32'
Boat Launch - well maintained, large launch is one minute down the road
Basketball net
badminton/volleyball net
horseshoe pits
2 canoes
1 paddle boat
swim raft
dock - very private
Clothes Line
Life Jackets - you MUST bring your own. This is a very personal item and must fit properly
Activities nearby
Antiquing - serveral interesting shops from Bancroft to Maynooth
Horseback Riding - two or three different options within 30 minutes
Museums - Algonquin logging museum 25 mins, Algonquin visitor center 35 mins, Mineral capital museum 30 mins, North hastings heritage museum 30 mins,
Restaurants - 2 diners in Lake St Peter 10 mins, all types of restaurants in Bancroft
Shopping - LCBO/Beer Store 15 mins in Maynooth, all types of shopping in Whitney and Bancroft 30 mins
Biking - good trails for the mountain biker right outside your back door
Studio tours - fall