Lee's Lakeside Lair F171  
 McQuaby Lake, near Powassan and Restoule, Ontario. 

Privacy, peacefulness, sunlight and beauty are words that come to mind at Lee’s Lakeside Lair on pretty McQuaby Lake, just south of North Bay, Ontario. Situated on five acres of land, the three-bedroom, chalet-style cottage has a good-sized deck that faces the water to catch the morning sun or relax in the shade during the afternoon.  A second small deck off the upstairs bedroom gives the option of a private space to enjoy the lake, while a narrow deck at the western side of the cottage will satisfy the sun worshipers who are seeking the afternoon rays.  If the weather is inclement or you require a screened-in option, there is a screened gazebo that also has a lake view.  The large yard gives plenty of space for children to explore, and the woods around the cottage ensure privacy, wildlife sightings and natural beauty. 

The cottage has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed on the main level.  There is a four-piece bathroom across from the bedroom.  Also on this level is the kitchen with dining table, near large windows that give a lake view. The living area opens off the kitchen and has comfortable seating, a lake view, and a large flat-screen television with DVD player. A door from the dining/living area accesses the twelve by twenty-four foot deck with its numerous chairs, barbeque, and table with umbrella. 

Stairs lead up to the second level of the cottage, where there are two additional bedrooms, and a second four-piece bathroom.  Each of these have double beds.  A door from the lake-side bedroom accesses a small deck.  Leaving the screen door ajar at night will allow in both the fresh breezes and the sound of loon calls echoing across the water!  Ceiling fans in both upstairs bedrooms will ensure comfort.

At the front of the cottage, the level lot gives way to a slope that approaches the lake.  Wooden stairs and additional decking lead to the water’s edge.  A twenty foot dock runs off the staircase and extends out to where the water is about four feet deep.  Non-swimmers may enter the water at the lake’s edge where it is shallow and the sand bottom is firm.  There are some weeds on the bottom of the lake, but they do not interfere with swimming. 

A rowboat and canoe are provided for exploring the lake or for fishing.  Along the lake there are areas of crown land and undeveloped areas that may be explored.

A fire pit with wood provided is also available for guest use.

This cottage also makes the perfect winter getaway for snowmobile enthusiasts.  The cottage is fully winterized.

Contact: Lynn at 877-788-1809. cottages@vianet.ca Allowances:                Check-in: Saturday after 3:00 PM. Check-out: Saturday at 11:00 AM. Availability: Year Round Calendar - click here Inclusions: Fridge, stove, microwave, washer/dryer, toaster, kettle, high chair and child's port-a-bed available, screened gazebo.  Please bring your own drinking water. Table seating: Table seats six Bedrooms: Three Bed sizes: One queen downstairs, two doubles upstairs Linens: Please bring your own sheets, pillow cases and towels. Bathrooms (#): Two: both are four piece Entertainment: 40" flat screen television with limited stations, VCR, DVD player Telephone & Internet: Telephone for local calls only Outdoor Furnishings: Chairs, table, screened gazebo Waterfront: Twenty wooden steps down a grassy slope to the deck and 20 ft dock; shallow entry, solid sandy bottom with some weeds; four feet deep off end of dock; sun most of the day on dock Water Toys: 12-ft rowboat; canoe; floating raft during summer; 4 adult life jackets Exposure: East Dock size: Twenty feet long Hospital: North Bay: forty-five minutes General Store: Five minutes Fishing Bass, pickerel, pike Golfing   Entertainment Chief Commanda Boat Cruises in North Bay; also live theatre, shopping and dining. Museums   Parks Restoule Provincial Park

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