Bells' Dream Lakehouse on Bark Lake

House Rules (must meet these to book): Rents Saturday - Saturday during high season unless otherwise noted (7-, 14- or 21-day reservations only), Sleeps 12 (including children) if bunkie included and 8 (including children) if bunkie not included. Bunkie is an additional $500 per week above stated rates and is only available from May 24-Oct 31, No pets allowed, No smoking and parties allowed, Lead guest must be 30+ years of age, Limited high-speed internet (100GB/week), A post-rental cleaning service is included for all rentals; however, the cottage is to be left in a tidy condition, Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required, A supplemental information form must be completed

Inside the Cottage

• Sleeps up to 12 (including children) if bunkie included and 8 (including children) if bunkie not included. Guests can rent the bunkie for an additional $500 / week.
• 4 bedroom main cottage - (2 king, queen, 2 extra long twins) + queen bed in reading nook)
• Bunkie (optional extra, as noted above) - 2 sets of bunks and sleeper ottoman (turns into single bed)
• 3½ bathrooms (4-piece en-suite with shower stall, 2 x 3-piece with shower, 2-piece washroom)
• Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher
• 2 Smart TV's with Apollo Group app
• Limited high-speed internet (100GB/week)
• Table tennis, pool table, book library & board games
• Washer/dryer
• Muskoka Room
• Central AC

Outside the Cottage

• Propane BBQ
• Sauna
• Deck with dining furniture
• Fire pit
• 3 kayaks, 2 SUPs, assorted life jackets/PFDs
• Badminton net & horseshoe pit
• 20 Amp 110 V plug and 50 Amp Nema 14-50 plug suitable for charging an EV

A truly luxury cottage rental experience, this newly-built cottage sits on the waterfront of Bark Lake and includes incredible views from the dock and both decks (one on the second level and a Muskoka Room on the bottom level). Friends and family will have no shortage of activities, with a large dock perfect for swimming and relaxing, a sand beach, plenty of watercraft (kayaks and stand-up paddleboards), a sauna, fire pit with 10 muskoka chairs, badminton, table tennis and a pool table. Groups can enjoy waterfront views from the deck and living room, which has sky-high windows and spacious seating, perfect for late-night movies.

Inside, this newly-built cottage perfectly blends the traditional cottage experience with all the comforts of a new and modern cottage. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, a large dining table, Smart TV and many indoor activities (pool table, table tennis and board games). The cottage includes 4 spacious bedrooms (2 kings, 1 queen and 1 twin / single) as well as a reading nook that includes a queen mattress.

A bunkie is also available and can be added to your reservation if you wish. The bunkie will sleep an additional 4 guests (a total of 12 overall), and will be available from May 24 through October 31st.

Outside the cottage, you are greeted to an incredible backyard with sweeping views of Bark Lake from the dock and a firepit perfect for a fun night with family and friends. Whether summer or winter, guests can easily access the sauna from the Muskoka Room on the ground floor. The cottage comes with 3 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddleboards. Bark Lake has great fishing, with Lake Trout, Small Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass, Walleye and Northern Pike all found in the lake.

Things you need to know:

• No pets allowed
• A post-rental cleaning service is included for all rentals; however, the cottage is to be left in a tidy condition
• Linens and indoor towels are provided for all rentals - please bring your own outdoor towels
• Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required
• Rents Saturday - Saturday during high season unless otherwise noted (7-, 14- or 21-day reservations only)
The cottage has a westerly exposure

Waterfront

A sand beach leads into the water which is shallow at the shoreline with a sand and rock lake bed, perfect for wading out to deeper water for swimming. From the dock, the water is 4ft deep, making it great for jumping off of (no diving). The dock includes easy-to-climb ladders, perfect for children.

Trivia

The Barry's Bay area of Renfrew County was first settled over a hundred years ago, along with other communities on the Opeongo Line. The town also served as a standby base for the Canadian Military during the war years. Local workers and lumbermen were formed into units to contribute to the Canadian war effort in World War II. In later years the community dedicated a park to honour a local resident named Janusz Zurakowski, who was the chief test pilot of the famed Canadian Avro CF-105 Arrow. (Source: Wikipedia)

At a Glance

• Sleeps 12 (including children) if bunkie included and 8 (including children). Bunkie is an additional $500 per week above stated rates.
• Sauna, table tennis & pool table
• Limited Wi-Fi (100GB/week), 2 Smart TV's with Firestick
• Dishwasher & washer/dryer
• Central AC, Muskoka Room
• 3 kayaks, 2 SUPs, assorted life jackets/PFDs
• No pets allowed
• Garbage and recycling removal prior to departure is required
• 20 Amp 110 V plug and 50 Amp Nema 14-50 plug suitable for charging an EV
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed

Bells' Dream Lakehouse on Bark Lake offers its guests a sauna and a fitness centre. A library, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Bells' Dream Lakehouse on Bark Lake.

This Madawaska Valley cottage is smoke free.