Cottage of the Week: $1,000 a week for a riverside cabin with rapids at the doorstep
Cottage of the Week: $1,000 a week for a riverside cabin with rapids at the doorstep
ADDRESS: 28 Magnet Road
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Magnetawan, Parry Sound District
AGENTS: Available through theriverhouse.ca
PRICE: $1,000/week for up to six people (May to August) or $305,000 to buy (plus $1,200 in property taxes)
THE PLACE: Located 30 minutes east of Parry Sound, this two-bedroom cabin is set on an acre of woodland along the bustling Magnetawan River, a canoeing and fly-fishing haven.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The property includes a large canvas “glamping” tent. It has a queen-sized bed, a washroom, a private deck overlooking the outdoor fireplace and—crucial for anyone planning an early morning fishing trip—a coffee maker.
BIG SELLING POINT: Convenience. The premium rental package includes groceries waiting upon arrival, midweek cleaning service (with linen changes) and a 10 GB 4G wireless internet rocket stick. The owners even stock spare new toothbrushes if you forget yours.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The rapids are great for swimming, canoeing, fishing and fly-fishing, but they aren’t suitable for children.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $305,000 (plus $1200 in property taxes) for the property, cabin and all the furnishings
• $1,000 a week for up to 6 people to rent (May to August)
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 large decks with panoramic views of river
• 1 bathroom
• 1 wood-burning stove
• 1 outdoor fire pit
• 1 canoe with paddles and life jackets
• 1 “glamping tent” with queen bed, washroom, coffee maker and private deck
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- The view from the terrace, and steps down to the river to another seating area
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The rapids make for good canoeing, fishing and fly-fishing, but they aren’t suitable for children
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- It has a queen-sized bed, a two-piece bathroom and its own deck
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The tent is on a wooden platform and is fully screened to protect anyone sleeping inside from bugs
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- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The outdoor fireplace
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The vanity and sink in the hallway near the private water closet
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The second bedroom
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- One of the bedrooms, which has thick cotton sheets and a ceiling fan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The kitchen has a breakfast bar with seating for four, and is stocked with fresh spices and baking supplies
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The sliding door leads out to the upper deck
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The wood-burning fireplace in the living room
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The living room has cathedral wood ceilings and is stocked with funky modern furnishings, board games, a DVD player and satellite radio
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The cabin has two decks, with views of the woods and the river
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
- 28 Magnet Road, Magnetawan
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- The property is a little over one acre and is located above the Poverty Bay Chutes on the Magnetawan River
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 or $305,000 to buy (plus $1,200 in property taxes)
THE PLACE: Located 30 minutes east of Parry Sound, this two-bedroom cabin is set on an acre of woodland along the bustling Magnetawan River, a canoeing and fly-fishing haven.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The property includes a large canvas “glamping” tent. It has a queen-sized bed, a washroom, a private deck overlooking the outdoor fireplace and—crucial for anyone planning an early morning fishing trip—a coffee maker.
BIG SELLING POINT: Convenience. The premium rental package includes groceries waiting upon arrival, midweek cleaning service (with linen changes) and a 10 GB 4G wireless internet rocket stick. The owners even stock spare new toothbrushes if you forget yours.
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The rapids are great for swimming, canoeing, fishing and fly-fishing, but they aren’t suitable for children.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $305,000 (plus $1200 in property taxes) for the property, cabin and all the furnishings
• $1,000 a week for up to 6 people to rent (May to August)
• 2 bedrooms
• 2 large decks with panoramic views of river
• 1 bathroom
• 1 wood-burning stove
• 1 outdoor fire pit
• 1 canoe with paddles and life jackets
• 1 “glamping tent” with queen bed, washroom, coffee maker and private deck
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