Cottage of the Week: $2.2 million for a Grey Highlands log cabin with a grizzly bear statue standing guard

Location: Grey Highlands, Grey County Price: $2,259,900 Size: 2,880 square feet Bedrooms: 2+2 Bathrooms: 3 Parking spots: 10 Real estate agent: Matt Stuart

The Place

A two-plus-two-bedroom, three-bathroom escape in Grey County that serves as a year-round playground—on the water, in the trails and across the slopes. Built in 2008, it comes with a commercial-grade kitchen, a durable composite roof that mimics cedar shingles, and a thermal glaze on the windows for privacy and insulation.

The property is nestled on Eugenia Lake, a well-loved spot for swimming and fishing. It’s a quick boat ride to the lake’s public beach and a short drive from downtown Collingwood. And as a bonus, residents can access the home via less-popular cottage country routes to avoid gridlock.

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The Tour

There’s room for 10 vehicles in the gravel driveway. That smaller cabin on the lawn can be used for storage or as a guest bunkie.

On the porch, residents will find plenty of space to lounge and a vintage-style hardwood front door.

The cabin is built to last, with hemlock floors and big log beams. This is the dining area, which comes with gorgeous views of Eugenia Lake through those floor-to-ceiling windows. Note the built-in bluetooth Sonos speakers hanging from the ceiling.

In the kitchen: Viking appliances, lots of storage, granite counters and a quirky river-stone backsplash.

Heading upstairs highlights the treehouse-like living room, with an actual milled tree acting as a support beam.

The place beyond the pine door is the main bedroom, framed by custom timber.

This secondary bedroom walks out to the back deck.

The A-frame aesthetic extends to the office, which could easily be converted into a bedroom.

The living room is in the basement. It has heated floors, a bathroom–laundry room combo and another bedroom just around the corner.

Moving outside reveals the immense patio, complete with a gas-powered fireplace and a smart awning that retracts when it’s too windy.

Of course, residents will spend most of their time looking at the lake. The current owners installed glass railings to ensure endless views.

Two docks—one for the boat, the other floating in the lake for some swimming fun—mark the shoreline. And don’t forget Mr. Grizzly Bear, keeping a watchful eye.

Here’s a better view of the lawn and its mature trees. The owners currently use that bunkie to store paddleboards in the off-season.

Here’s a rear view of the property.

Finally, here’s a bird’s eye view from the front.

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