A romantic getaway for couples, the ultimate outdoor theme park for family holidays with kids, or gather friends for an unforgettable retreat.
Sleeps 2-10 guests. Parking for 3-4 cars.
Adventure Amenities
- The historic Lazy Cabin, decorated with international art (sleeps 11)
- Kids will love camping in the suspended Safari Stingray Tree Tent (sleeps 3)
- Outstanding dock/beach on the wild Gatineau River
- Trampoline, Treehouse, Zip line & ninja park for adventurous kids
- 3x hammocks (6-person, 1x 3-person, 1x2-person)
- 1x PARTY RAFT for up to 10 kids
- 1x adult SUP Stand-up paddleboard
- 2x kids kayaks
- 3x adult kayaks
- 2x canoes
- Swim and dive gear
- 2x firepits
- 1x Green EGG bbq, 1x Propane BBQ
- Hiking/skiing trails walking distance
- Easy access location
Come away together with your loved one, friends, family or colleagues and soak in nature in a beautiful setting.
UNBEATABLE LOCATION
The Lazy Cabin's convenient location is the best offer in the area.
Secluded hill-top location amongst 2 acres of giant 200-year-old white pines
Situated directly on the Gatineau River, on a road-connected island
Just across the road from Gatineau Park's huge trail system
17 min. to the culture, shopping, & nightlife of downtown Ottawa
10 min. to the extraordinary Spa Nordik Nature (largest spa in North America)
10 min. to picturesque village of Wakefield, with superb restaurants
10 min. to the Black Sheep, Ottawa area's most famous music venue
5 min. to great golf
5 min. to National Capital Region's best 5-star restaurant, Les Fougeres
Extremely close to many outdoor & adventure sport activities
TESTIMONIALS
"You've made the outdoors into a theme park" -J.D. (Germany)
"The lazy cabin will stay in our memories. My son loved the trampoline, the cabin bed, & the masks. It was convenient to stay in the woods but close to the city." -A.S. (Montreal)
"Thoroughly enjoyed our winter stay at the Lazy Cabin, nestled in the majesty of nature. Cabin is rustic with an artistic sensibility. The lake froze well enough for us to clear a patch and enjoy a skate. We kept the fireplace stoked, keeping us cozy and warm. Well kept roadways and trails in the area that offer a chance to hike with relative ease." -C.B. (Hamilton)
"Greg was a great host! The cottage is clean, and has a very original cottage vibe. It's only 20 minutes away from Ottawa so it was really convenient!" -K.E. (Toronto)
WINTER OVERVIEW
Located not far from Camp Fortune ski hill, the Lazy Cabin is magical in the winter. We are located in a snow sports mecca, with incredible outdoor winter sports right out the front door or a short drive away. Best of all, the cabin is a cozy retreat to warm yourself by the incredible fieldstone fireplace after a day's adventuring in the snow. Fully heated with wood stove, high efficiency air source heat pump, & electric furnace. More winter details below!
Close to Ottawa & quaint Wakefield, walking distance to Gatineau Park, & 10 minutes to the extraordinary Spa Nordik Nature (largest spa in North America)!
Fully equipped, classic Canadian cedar log cabin, remodeled & modernized with eco-friendly upgrades, located an unbeatable 17 minutes from the Byward Market. Secluded amongst 200-year old white pines on hilltop 1.5 acre lot, at the trailhead of Gatineau Park's 363 square kilometers (226 square miles) of pristine Canadian wilderness, overlooking the mighty Gatineau river & yet so close to town that you can take full advantage of both worlds!
The secluded location & cozy cabin is ideal for romantic getaways. The region's finest dining & spa facilities are just minutes away.
Good privacy, plenty of parking & great hiking/biking/skiing/snowshoeing trails in Gatineau Park - truly an outdoor sports paradise for all seasons.
WINTER ADVENTURES
> Cross-country Skiing (on-site, or a 5-minute drive to P16)
Discover some of the best cross-country skiing terrain in the world in our backyard in Gatineau Park. Hundreds of kilometers of high-quality groomed trails & backcountry trails are available, with the P16 trailhead just 5 minutes away. Or you can ski directly from the Lazy Cabin on the new Rails to Trails path on the old steam train tracks, offering a relaxing, no-climb 15-kilometer groomed classic adventure along the shores of the Gatineau river to the picturesque village of Wakefield. Ski rentals available at nearby Greg Christie's Ski & Cycle Works.
> Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding (10 minute drive)
Camp Fortune, Edelwiess & Vorlage Ski hills are all within a 15 minute drive. Mont St. Marie is only 50 minutes away.
> Snow-shoe + Fat-biking (on-site)
Depart right from our front door on snowshoe treks, or head into nearby Gatineau Park for incredible, untouched backcountry snowshoeing. Snow shoe & Fat-bike rentals available in Wakefield from Expéditions Radisson (819) 459-3860.
SPRING/SUMMER/FALL OVERVIEW
Outstanding dock/beach on the wild Gatineau River with kayaks, canoe, swimming, fishing, & sun basking.
Air conditioned. Semi-private, quiet riverfront with large dock, small beach, & stunning river views is great for wading, swimming, fishing & boating. Canoe & kayaks, mountain bikes, 'Green Egg' BBQ, outdoor tent, 2x bonfire pit, trampoline, & WiFi also included.
AN ECO RETREAT
Our location is beautiful, isolated on a quiet peninsula jutting out into the Gatineau River, nestled amongst huge white pine trees. Riverfront to the north & east, pristine forest adjoins the property to the south & west.
The cabin incorporates a high-efficiency air source heat pump for heating & cooling, natural lighting from skylights set in a new R40 high-insulating roof, & makes great use of local materials & wood panel reclaimed from the cabin during the roof retrofit. There are plenty of operable windows, which allow for natural cooling at nights. Floors are a mix of reclaimed maple hardwood & beautiful slate & pebble mosaic in living room & bathroom. A reclaimed cast iron clawfoot tub allows for long baths. For colder nights, there is a high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace. A clothesline is provided for line-drying clothes the natural way, & there are municipal compost & recycling bin pickups.
There is also a classic 'Green Egg' barbecue for BBQing & smoking, and a conventional propane BBQ.
Guests will enjoy our herb garden & a 'forest garden' of berry bushes, fruit & nut trees. Lounge in a hammock & enjoy the flowers, wildlife, & forest garden!
OUTDOOR DETAILS
Our quiet waterfront area on the tranquil Gatineau river includes canoes, adult kayaks & kids kayaks with paddles, & lifejackets. Our beautiful dock lets you lounge in the sun on the river. Note that dock may be shared occasionally. Swimming in the river is fun, & kids can wade & play on our small sandy beach. Larger beaches are nearby at Meech Lake, Lac Phillipe.
The property includes patio seating, 2 firepits for bonfires, 2x BBQs, & riverfront picnic table.
The Lazy Cabin is great for families, with a fun treehouse, forest playground area, bouncy slackline & large trampoline - and don't forget the party raft for up to 10 kids at the riverfront!
