Rustic Charm & Cozy Comforts (Chalet sur Des campeurs)

Celebrate the holidays as you help yourself to our holiday hot chocolate bar with all the fixings (just bring your milk). Cozy up by the firestove and unwind.

Here, you can truly embrace the season: cold plunge in the lake, paddle along quiet shores, or just slow down.

Savor the view from the deck, fire up the BBQ, stargaze from the dock, or enjoy the fully equipped kitchen, books, and games for quiet nights in.

Just 40 minutes from Ottawa/Gatineau with easy, flat parking.

Welcome to this charming vertical log cottage, beautifully renovated to blend rustic charm with modern comfort.

The functional kitchen provides all the dishes, pots and pans you'll need to cook up a meal among friends. Tea and coffee is on us!

A dedicated office corner with high-speed internet and a TV with Chromecast ensures you stay connected during your visit.

We hope you’ll unwind in the open living space or catch up on sleep in one of the three bedrooms (two doubles and one king). You can also use the pull-out couch for extra guests.

The property also offers ample outdoor space to enjoy the sun in the summer. Step onto the floating dock for a swim or paddle, and make the most of warm evenings with the BBQ and fire table on the spacious deck. The master den’s private access to the side yard gives you another option for gatherings around the firepit under the stars.

Conveniently located, you’ll find grocery stores, spas, hiking trails, beaches, and local shops—all within a 20-minute drive.

Experience the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility!

Access

You'll enjoy the entire lakefront cottage as well as access to the lake with a canoe, kayak and stand-up paddle board.

The basement is not accessible to guests.

We live in the neighborhood.

We will be available to answer any questions and will do everything we can to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Groceries, gas and supplies

Marché Alimentaire Tessier - all the essential fruit and vegetables, meat, snacks and alcohol (8 min) 1019 Rte Principale

IGA Grocery store (17 min) 455 Mnt de la Source (Cantley)

Petro Canada Gas station and corner store with SAQ counter (14 min) 890 Mnt de la Source (Cantley)

Quincaillerie Whalen Hardware store (7 min) – 907a Rte Principale

Restaurants, ice cream and local artisan products

Pub DéMonts - Restaurant and bar (8 min) 1030 Rte Principale

Resto-bar Le stop – family restaurant (8 min) 1019 Route Principale

Casse-croute du lac – pizza and more (9 minutes) 1130 Rte Principale

Nearby towns to explore

Saint-Pierre-de-Wakefield, Wakefield (covered bridge, shops), Chelsea, Ottawa, Gatineau

Activities nearby

If staying in is not your thing, check out these nearby activities and attractions. From outdoor adventures to relaxation, you have plenty of options to make your stay memorable.

Glide, ride, pedal and paddle

Nakkertok (7 min), Equita Ranch (14 minutes), Captiva Farms (17 min), Gatineau Park (22 min). Embrace the outdoors on some of the region’s most peaceful, scenic and active trails – on foot, on ski, on horse, on land, or on water. They are all nearby.

Downhill

Edelweiss (14 minutes), Mont-Cascades (19 min), Vorlage (21 min), Camp Fortune (33 min). Experience the thrill of skiing, snowboarding or tubing. These family-friendly resorts offer a range of slopes for all skill levels.

Golf

Edelweiss (13 min), Mont-Cascades (22 min), Touraine (23 min), Des Erables (23 min). Enjoy a round of golf on picturesque courses surrounded by stunning views of nature. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner, these courses will provide an enjoyable golfing experience.

In the sky or underground

Arbraska, Cavernes Laflèche, Upla Trampolines (9 min), Great Canadian Bungee (26 min), Camp Fortune (37 min). Discover the caves, zip between treetops, pipe coaster through the forest or… take the big leap.

Cool off

Lac-Saint-Pierre beach (9 min), Eco-Odyssée water maze (17 min), Mont-Cascades water slides (19 min), Gatineau Park (32 min). With the little ones, cool off in shallower waters, play in the sand and learn to swim. Pack your snacks and pick your picnic spot.

Unwind

Amerispa (14 min), Nordik Spa-Nature (30 min). Treat yourself to a day of relaxation. Unwind in soothing thermal baths, saunas, and relaxation areas, and indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments.

Learn

Hydro plant guided tour (Rapides-Farmer) (20 min), Fairbairn house Heritage Centre (17 min).

Getting here by car is easy

You may park up to two vehicles under the deck and another one on the driveway, but you must leave the laneway clear at all times. You may also park on the road in the cul-de-sac.

Affordable, limited "on demand" public transportation service connects from Gatineau (it's a 25 minute walk from the highway to the cottage). See the Transcollines (.ca) website.

Taxi Loyal serves the area, but having your own car is the best way to arrive.

Important

There are a few steep and short steps inside the cottage between the living room, washroom and dining room.

Please use caution when using the outdoor stairs to the main door, especially when they are wet.

The path to your water access is rugged.