This property is quite large and very nicely kept. The owner is very helpful and available during the posted 9-9 times. Remember to bring a fan with you as the cottages do not have them nor are air conditioned. The kitchen is well equipped. Beds are basic and maybe doubles or queens. On a hot day it is difficult to sleep! The grounds are well kept. There are nightly activities, but not a nightly bonfire. What we didn't like was that there is a no pets policy, yet we counted 5 different dogs on the property. We didn't bring ours (we wanted to) and were taken aback. The property advertises acres on the lake, but there is no beach, there is a small off-dock swimming area (not suitable for young children) down at the marina area. Nice beaches are about a 15-20 minute drive away in M'Chigeng to the north and Providence Bay to the south. Overall a good value for money. Mindemoya is a quaint town and overall Manitoulin is a hidden gem in Canada!
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1 September 2010
Thank you for the review. I just would like to clarify for others a few Items that you mentioned. First off is this summer Manitoulin recorded one off its hottest summers on record. Normally we would be already turning the heat on not air conditioners. I will note that in the future a good fan will be supplied when necessary for all cottages. Second is the "No Pet Policy"...This pertains to animals being in the cottages. No pets of any kind are permitted in the cottages at any time. We also have a campground here where pets are allowed. This might explain why you saw the dogs. Third is I'm not sure that we advertise anywhere stating "acres on the lake". We do in fact have 20 acres with over a 1/4 mile of waterfront to explore including one of the oldest Maple Forests on the Island. Our swimming area, due to the terrain of our shoreline, is best suited for more experienced swimmers who enjoy the use of the only diving board on the lake and a large(100' x 100' ) buoy marked swimming area. Also there is a sandy beach located a few minute walk from our front gate for the less experienced and small children. Thank you again for staying with us and for sharing your thoughts.
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