Cottage of the Week: $350,000 for a rustic waterfront oasis that’s fit for a waltzing log driver (or anyone, really)
ADDRESS: 492 Maple Point Rd., Kagawong
NEIGHBOURHOOD: Manitoulin Island
AGENT: Timothy Fenerty, J. A. Rolston Ltd., Real Estate Brokerage
PRICE: $350,000
THE PLACE: This 27-year-old, 1,329-square-foot log-cabin cottage sits on the North Channel (the lake above Georgian Bay and Lake Huron) and comes with two bedrooms on a whopping 1.74 acres of land. At only $350,000, this property is a bargain for frugal summer-property buyers. Not convinced? This axe-wielder’s dream (or the perfect spot for someone who just likes to pretend) is homey and rustic (it has a wood-burning stove), qualities that so many modern cottages lack nowadays—anyone looking for granite countertops, turndown service and a tennis court will be disappointed.
BRAGGING RIGHTS: The master bedroom features four massive triangular windows that look out onto the lake, acting as perfect complements to those too-many-gin-and-tonic days where you may not actually want to move from bed to take in those spectacular sunrises. Clearly this is the best part of waking up, contrary to what the Folgers people might have you believe.
BIG SELLING POINT: This cottage is equipped with heaters for year-round operation, so come winter, you can pretend you’re in Helsinki, running from the authentic wood sauna to the snowy lake and back; in the summer, fruit trees abound (suck on that organic lemon, Loblaws).
POSSIBLE DEAL BREAKER: The cottage is very far north—almost in Sudbury—so the drive will take the wind out of the sails for many a weekend warrior looking for a quick getaway. Those that can get past the commute time will be enveloped by the not-as-rowdy-as-Muskoka paradise.
BY THE NUMBERS:
• $350,000
• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 1.74 acres
• 2-car insulated garage with a studio for extra sleeping accommodations
80069 The house that logs built. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994.jpg 656 445 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994/ 107994 0 0
80086 Landscaping that would make any Stepford wife envious. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994s.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994s.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994s.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994s/ 107994s 0 0
80084 It’s got steam heat. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994q.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994q.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994q.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994q/ 107994q 0 0
80079 This attic need not be a child’s bedroom. It could be a craft room, a place for extra storage or a place to stage those plays no one comes to see. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994k.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994k.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994k.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994k/ 107994k 0 0
80078 Picture those sheer drapes gently dancing in the wind. Picture it. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994j.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994j.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994j.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994j/ 107994j 0 0
80077 That’s right, there’s a fireplace. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994i.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994i.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994i.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994i/ 107994i 0 0
80076 For reading, board games or ignoring your friends while you watch television. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994h.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994h.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994h.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994h/ 107994h 0 0
80075 Neapolitan ice cream–like valances dress up this rustic dining setup. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994g.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994g.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994g.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994g/ 107994g 0 0
80074 A woodsman’s kitchen with copper pots and pans. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994f.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994f.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994f.jpg 2048 1536 {"aperture":"3.5","camera":"DSC-H20","created_timestamp":"1273677080","focal_length":"6.3","iso":"320","shutter_speed":"0.00625"} https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994f/ 107994f 0 0
80073 <em>Pan’s Labyrinth</em> 1492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994e.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994e.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994e.jpg 624 414 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994e/ 107994e 0 0
80072 492 Maple Point Road’s quaint, almost-too-perfect garden is ideal for ladies with Precious Moments figurine collections. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994d.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994d.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994d.jpg 624 424 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994d/ 107994d 0 0
80071 Forest on one side, singular decorative trees on the other. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994c.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994c.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994c.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994c/ 107994c 0 0
80070 Wood, grass, water. Oh, and trees. Does a cottage need anything else? 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994b.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994b.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994b.jpg 656 492 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994b/ 107994b 0 0
80082 A fabulously rustic cottage requires a fabulously rustic two-car garage. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994o.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994o.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994o.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994o/ 107994o 0 0
80081 Your friends will be jealous, but it won’t matter. Waking up to this will calm your nerves. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994n.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994n.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994n.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994n/ 107994n 0 0
80080 Sunrises from bed sound like the ultimate luxury. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994m.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994m.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994m.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994m/ 107994m 0 0
80085 You couldn't really ask to be closer to the water, unless your cottage is on an island and that island is sinking. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994r.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994r.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994r.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994r/ 107994r 0 0
80083 This place has storage coming out the wazoo. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994p.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994p.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994p.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994p/ 107994p 0 0
80087 A hideaway for two or more. 492 Maple Point Rd https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994t.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994t.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/107994t.jpg 624 468 [] https://torontolife.com/real-estate/cottage-of-the-week-manitoulin-island/slide/107994t/ 107994t 0 0
If it’s on Manitoulin, you actually have to drive 1.5 hours *past* Sudbury to get there, unless you take the ferry from Tobermory.
Where are the pics from the master bedroom looking out at the lake?The ones with the triangle windows? The hangover bedroom? Kind of important I think
I would like to be best friends with the caption writer, please.
I’d like to be friends with the caption writer, but I think he/she must be about 15 years old. At least I hope that’s the explanation for the many inaccuracies that have accompanied the captions for the “House of the Week” and “Cottage of the Week” posts. As far as I can see from picture 6, this cottage does not have a fireplace. That is a wood burning stove. Clever, yes. Informed, no.
Clunky meh …