Cottage of the Week: $1,000 a week for a riverside cabin with rapids at the doorstep

By Simone Olivero | July 30, 2012

By Simone Olivero | 07/30/2012

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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9 thoughts on “Cottage of the Week: $1,000 a week for a riverside cabin with rapids at the doorstep”

Paul says:

July 30, 2012 at 5:56 pm

Now that IS a cottage and it looks like a great place for a week away without having to worry about chipping the Italian Marble custom vanity or putting a dent in the double door Sub-Zero freezer in the pantry.

Your finally getting the feel for this cottage thing

Thinking about renting it !
A. says:

July 30, 2012 at 7:17 pm

A tent that has a bathroom? Now that’s the kind of camping I could deal with.
S. says:

July 30, 2012 at 7:37 pm

Agree with Paul. A real cottage with the feel of a cottage and not a Mcmansion on the lake.
John says:

July 30, 2012 at 7:51 pm

Yeah to everyone… TL finally got it right… now if I could only find 6 people who cant get enough of the Four Seasons to come join me in the masterful true definition of a cottage…
peachy says:

July 30, 2012 at 10:15 pm

its nice but all that white – i’d be a nervous wreck by end of the week.
Jacqui says:

July 31, 2012 at 8:09 am

Simply lovely.
Ellen says:

July 31, 2012 at 11:41 am

Awesome whitewater canoeing on this river. Sign me up.
Tim S. says:

July 31, 2012 at 11:08 pm

i would just like to thank TL for showcasing a real (& nice looking) cottage.
Martin says:

August 2, 2012 at 9:32 am

Finally . . . a realistic touch of the north!

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Cottage of the Week: $1,000 a week for a riverside cabin with rapids at the doorstep

9 thoughts on “Cottage of the Week: $1,000 a week for a riverside cabin with rapids at the doorstep”

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