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Whitepine Cottage

Enjoy your vacation or weekend outing at Whitepine Cottage. Nestled among towering red and white pines, this very private, four-bedroom cottage at Foster's Rapids on the York River is the ideal retreat for those wishing to escape the hectic pace of city life.

Whether relaxing on the deck to the sound of tumbling water and wind in the trees, lounging in the cool water in one of many river pools, hiking the surrounding forest trails, or taking to the water with either kayak or canoe, Whitepine Cottage is the perfect spot to wile away the lazy days of summer.

Available from May 1 to October 31.
Book your vacation early to avoid disappointment.

Recreation

Swim in swirling rapids or quiet pools.
Sunbathe on the sandy riverbank/beach.
Meditate on a rock in the river.
Paddle downriver to Conroys Marsh Nature Reserve.
Paddle up the York River to Egan Chute Waterway Provincial Park.
Hike nature trails in The Pinecone Forest.
Mountainbike local trails.
Play lawn games including horseshoes.
Wildlife viewing.
Great spring kayaking during highwater
in May and June!

Facilities

3 bedrooms with double beds, dressers and clothing racks.
1 bedroom with single bed.
3 piece bath (with shower).
Combined kitchen/dining/sitting room.
Ceiling fan.
Electric stove, fridge, toaster, coffee maker.
Cutlery, dishes and stainless steel cookware.
Stone patio with stone barbeque.
Picnic table.
Deck with 2 muskoka chairs and bench.
Outdoor firepit with firewood.
Pure drinking water from well.
Pressurized hot and cold river water in bathroom and kitchen.
Aluminum rowboat & PFDs.

No TV, phone or cell phone service for that quiet holiday you have always dreamed about.

Rates are for family groups with up to 7 people. Additional guests $30 per night.

Week-long bookings are preferred
through July and August.
Check-in 4 p.m. on Saturday, check-out 11 a.m.
the following Saturday.

Some exceptions are made to the week-long rule, so give us a call for available bookings.

All new double beds with bedding and linens supplied.
Additional housekeeping services by request.

Add 5% GST and 5% PST

No smoking in the cottage.
No pets allowed.
Absolutely No Fishing, Hunting, Motorboats, Snowmobiles or ATVs.

To insure total peace and quiet for all our guests,
and the creatures in the forest,
we do not allow loud amplified music or boom boxes.

Canoe Rentals

Canoe rentals are extra:
$25 for the first day,
$15 for each addtional day.

Nearby Services & Amenities

Public Beach at Foster's Lake: 4 km
Boulter 8 km
Bancroft: 45 km
Barry's Bay: 38 km
Maynooth: 30 km
Combermere: 25 km
Algonquin Provincial Park: 80 km

Fun in the York River
River fun at Whitepine Cottage

The Whitepine Cottage deck
Enjoy the river view from the deck

Foster's Rapids - York River
Morning sun at Whitepine Cottage

Boulder-hopping at Foster's Rapids
Boulder-hopping at Foster's Rapids

Rapids view from cottage deck
View of rapids from the deck

Cottage from the beach
View of cottage from the beach

Stone barbecue and patio
Stone barbecue and patio

Cottage living room
Livingroom


Cottage kitchen-overlooking river

Cottage kitchen
Cottage

Pinecone Chalet

Enjoy your vacation or weekend outing at the Pinecone Chalet. Nestled among towering red and white pines, this very private spacious, one-room chalet on Pinecone Bay and the York River is the ideal retreat for those wishing to escape the hectic pace of city life. Whether relaxing on the screened porch to the sound of spring peepers and wind in the trees, lounging around the fire-pit, hiking or cross-country skiing the surrounding forest trails, or taking to the water with either kayak or canoe, our Pinecone Chalet is the perfect jumping off point for exploration of the York River and Conroys Marsh wetlands.

Available Year Round
Book your vacation early to avoid disappointment.
Vegetarian/Vegan cooking only.

Recreation

Paddle downriver
to Conroys Marsh Nature Reserve.
Paddle up the York River
Swim the York River.
Hike nature trails in The Pinecone Forest.
Meditate
amongst towering old-growth pine.
Relax on the screened porch
with a good book.
Mountainbike local trails.
Wildlife viewing.
Cross-country Skiing on trackset trails.
Snowshoeing on forest trails.

Facilities

1 double bed.
1 pull-out sofa.
2 sleeping lofts with double mattresses.
Kitchenette with sink and table set.
Propane range and lights.
Pacific Energy woodburning fireplace
Cutlery, dishes and stainless steel cookware.
Screened Porch with easy chairs
and table set.
2 muskoka chairs (outdoor).
Outdoor firepit with fixed benches.
Pure, deep-well drinking water.
Outdoor washroom.
 

Very quiet—No TV, phone, electricity or indoor plumbing.

2008 Rental Rates

Rates are for family groups with 2 adults. Additional Adults $20.00 per night. Maximum 8 people. No charge for extra children.

Bedding and linens supplied.
Additional housekeeping services by request.
 

Add 5% GST and 5% PST

No smoking in the chalet.
No pets allowed.
Absolutely No Fishing, Hunting, Motorboats, Snowmobiles or ATVs.

To insure total peace and quiet for all our guests,
and the creatures in the forest,
we do not allow loud amplified music or boom boxes.

Canoe Rentals

Canoe rentals are extra:
$25 for the first day,
$15 for each addtional day.

Nearby Services & Amenities

Public Beach at Foster's Lake: 4 km
Boulter 8 km
Bancroft: 45 km
Barry's Bay: 38 km
Maynooth: 30 km
Combermere: 25 km
Algonquin Provincial Park: 80 km

Pinecone Chalet from back
Pinecone Chalet (from the back)

Pinecone Chalet in morning sun
Pinecone Chalet in the morning sun

Sunrise on Conroys Marsh
Morning view from the verandah

View of Pinecone Bay
View of Pinecone Bay from the firepit

Pinecone Chalet verandah
Relax on the screened verandah

Warm up by the fireplace
Warm up by the fireplace


Dine on the screened verandah


Dining room set and double bed


Kitchenette with propane stove

 


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