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Cottage
Available year round, come enjoy a relaxing weekend is this 4 bedroom, 2 story air conditioned cottage that is less than 150 feet from the largest sand beach on Manitoulin Island, in Providence Bay. This is fully furnished - sleeps up to 8.
We also provide optional paid services that include bed linens and towel service, firewood for the backyard fire pit, bike rentals and kayak rentals. All beds come with top comforter and pillows and unless linen and towel service is purchased guests are required to bring their own linens or sleeping bags, and showering towels please.
Top Floor:
Master Bedroom – Queen Bed
2nd Bedroom – Queen Bed
3rd Bedroom – QUeen Bed
4th Bedroom – 2 sets of Bunk Beds - 4 single beds total
Ensuite Bathroom – 3 piece bath with full size shower enclosure, and 2 entr...Available year round, come enjoy a relaxing weekend is this 4 bedroom, 2 story air conditioned cottage that is less than 150 feet from the largest sand beach on Manitoulin Island, in Providence Bay. This is fully furnished - sleeps up to 8.
We also provide optional paid services that include bed linens and towel service, firewood for the backyard fire pit, bike rentals and kayak rentals. All beds come with top comforter and pillows and unless linen and towel service is purchased guests are required to bring their own linens or sleeping bags, and showering towels please.
Top Floor:
Master Bedroom – Queen Bed
2nd Bedroom – Queen Bed
3rd Bedroom – QUeen Bed
4th Bedroom – 2 sets of Bunk Beds - 4 single beds total
Ensuite Bathroom – 3 piece bath with full size shower enclosure, and 2 entry doors – one off of Master bedroom
Main Floor:
Large Kitchen – Full Size Fridge with Freezer, Stove, Separate Fresh Direct Filtered and Purified Water Faucet, Keurig and Regular Brew Coffee Machine, Microwave, Toaster Oven, Pots, Pans, Dishes, Glassware’s, Cutlery
Living Room – Firestick TV, Couch, 2 Side Chairs, Coffee Table, End Tables, Lamps
Dining Room – Dinner Tables with 8 Chairs
Bathroom – 4 piece bath with Full Tub and Shower
Backyard – Propane BBQ, Fire Pit, Large Sandbox, Covered Porches in Front and in Back of Cottage
WE ARE PLEASED TO CATER TO FAMILIES WITH YOUNG KIDLETS!
Free up some room when you pack - with your stay we also include complimentary use of a high chair, booster seat, a Graco portable play pen, sand toys and plenty of indoor building blocks and board games for the kids.
Our cottage is located in beautiful Providence Bay, Ontario on Manitoulin Island. Manitoulin Island is the largest fresh water island in the world with a rich aboriginal history of dating back as far as 10,000 BC. Providence Bay is a delightful village community situated on Lake Huron on the south shore of the island in Georgian Bay. It is easily accessible from Sudbury (less than 2 hours away) or from the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry as South Bay Mouth and the Ferry Terminal is only 25 minutes away.)
Providence Bay is renowned for the best sandy beach on the island, with an extensive boardwalk and a children's play area. (not to mention a welcomed lack of mosquitoes and black flies)
Providence Bay is a unique to most areas in Northern Ontario in that there are virtually no black flies and almost no mosquitoes throughout most of the year. The annual Providence Bay Fair in August attracts thousands of visitors to the area. The parade snakes through the town to the delight of the gathering crowds. The Fair is held on the third weekend of August each year. Providence Bay also boasts fantastic cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Another plus: it's only 25 minutes from the ferry at South Baymouth.
Reviews
"Had a great stay – cottage was beautiful and in a terrific location. Would definitely come again!" - Stephan and friends, Sudbury
"Had a great time. Lovely place to spend vacation time. The beach and water were perfect! Will be back next year!" - Robert & family, Hamilton
"We enjoyed out time in your home so much! We will be back for sure! He kids were very sad to leave, loved swimming and playing in the sand every day! My favorite part was getting up in the morning and watching the hummingbirds, I can sit there all day doing that! Enjoyed the fair, very fun! The kids had fun with our nightly fires and s ‘mores and hot dogs! Thank-you so much for everything! Your generosity will never be forgotten! I hope you let us come back! It’s a beautiful place!" - Lisane & family, Garson
"The stay was fantastic. This is truly home away from home. Couldn’t have asked for better accommodations. Thank-you so much!" - Bert & family, Capreol
"We had a wonderful week staying at the cottage. We loved being so close to the beach! We really enjoyed the chipmunks that were tame enough to feed too. We look forward to coming back again in the future. Thanks again!" - Denes & family, Waterloo
"We had an amazing experience. The cottage was beautiful. The chipmunks were realty adorable. The beach was awesome. Thank-you, we enjoyed our stay!" - Meghali & family, Mississauga
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Large parties not permitted. When pets are allowed there is a small additional flat pet fee included.
Bedrooms
3 Kings2 Bunks
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Dean N
Hosting since March 2014
Languages spoken: English
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests:Â Please note that unless the optional linen and towel service is purchased, guests are required to bring full sheet sets (top sheet, fitted sheet, pillow case) and showering / beach towels. We do provide comforters on every bed, pillows with pillow covers, all hand towels and kitchen towels at no cost.
Why do we charge for linens and towels? Over the years of renting our cottage, we have found that many guests prefer to bring their own bed linens and/or favorite towel for showering so in the efforts of keeping our nightly rates as low as possible, we exclude the costs associated with laundering and replacing towels and linens in our base nightly rate.
Ein sehr schönes Cottage, das nah am Strand des Lake Huron liegt. Die Insel und der Strand sind wunderschön!
Leider waren die Transaktionen mit dem Vermieter etwas schwierig.
In der Unterkunft ist vieles vorhanden, aber manches nur gegen Aufpreis erhältlich (W-LAN, Bettlaken, Fahrräder, Kanus, Feuerholz). Handtücher muss man selbst mitbringen. Waschmaschine und Trockner sind nicht nutzbar.
Visited June 2017
Written 14 June 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
jpt p
1 contribution
Perfect Vacation Place for Summer
This place is perfect for Summer.
Especially After End of June to 2nd Week of July.
It's north of Canada, if weather is cold, no meaning to stay near by beach. It's waste of time, especially if you are going with Kids. Otherwise awesome to stay.
Visited May 2017
Written 28 May 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Dean N
Thank-you for your review, though we are disappointed that you rated us based on the weather you experienced. Thank-you for your second review that was a 9.2 with the comment that the cottage "exceeded your expectations". We are glad you enjoyed the cottage, hopefully the weather will be better the next time you come. :)
Written 14 June 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
lamplight8
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Cozy Paradise!
Our friends and family stayed at this cottage for a weekend and it was amazing! The very spacious cottage is fully furnished with comfortable beds and seating and there are tons of toys for kids and even board games and yard games for adults! 4 bedrooms upstairs gave us lots of room and having 2 washrooms was an added bonus considering there were quite a few of us staying for the weekend. We cooked all our meals in the large kitchen which saved us a lot of money by not having to eat out. The owner had the furnace running already when we arrived so the cottage was warm and cozy right from the start. One of the many highlights were the night time fires in the backyard (with S'mores) with the sound of the waves in the background. We will be back!
Visited November 2016
Written 13 December 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Cathy W
Newmarket, Canada4 contributions
A comfortable home away from home
This cottage in Providence Bay is like a home away from home. Its location so close to the water allows for going to sleep to the soothing sounds of the water coming to shore and the winds rushing through the pine trees.In the evenings one can walk the board walk along the beach to watch the gorgeous sunsets. The cottage offers many amenities that would be useful for families with children. We only wish that we could have had access to such a cottage when our children were little. We highly recommend it.
Visited September 2016 Travelled as a couple
Written 16 September 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Julia M
3 contributions
Wonderful cottage rental to enjoy the Island
We stayed here with a group of friends and had an amazing time. The cottage was beautiful and in a great spot to enjoy Providence Bay (the beach, fish and chips, boardwalk, lighthouse), as well as in a good spot to travel to other spots on the Island (Mindemoya, Gore Bay, etc.). The cottage was very clean and well maintained, and had a lot of space in the living room that was great for dinners. Backyard was great as well with lots of room. Well stocked with yard games and board games. We also loved the front porch for a cup of coffee and reading in the morning. Overall great spot. We will for sure be booking early to reserve for next year!
Visited May 2016 Travelled with friends
Written 1 July 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bonnie S
Orillia, Canada1 contribution
Awesome Cottage Rental
We stayed at this cottage over a weekend for March Break. The cottage has everything that you could possibly need. The booking process was easy and without any issues. We even received a phone call from Dean once we arrived to make sure that everything was in order! We will definitely rent this cottage again!
Visited March 2015 Travelled with family
Written 22 March 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Evelyn M
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
a home away from home
Really enjoyed our stay here. The owners replied to our emails timely and was very helpful. Wewent in the winter, it was -41 but we were cozy in the cottege.
Visited February 2015 Travelled with friends
Written 16 February 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
ROSS C
Peterborough & the Kawarthas, Canada11 contributions
Complete vacation rental
My wife and two adult children had a great time in Providence Bay. The cottage was a large four bedroom. Very spacious including a full kitchen and living room. Good library plus board games for inclement weather. We were very impressed with the beds. Great nights sleep. The cottage was kept very clean and it showed that Dean and Robin really care about the cottage.
The Providence Bay beach is great! It is approximately 2 km's long and not very busy.
I would recommend it to anyone considering staying on Manitoulin Island for a few days or longer.
Visited August 2014 Travelled with family
Written 2 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
NickCDN
3 contributions
Excellent cottage for family vacation
Excellent cottage and location on Manitoulin island. Fully equipped for family with young children.
Kids loved feeding the friendly chipmunks right out of thier hands.
Beach is beatiful, but the water was cold this year due to the poor weather.
River behind cottage comes compete with jumping fish and a beaver family that makes an appearance every night.
Breeding ground for monarch butterflies which was educational for the kids.
We visited bridal veil falls, kagawog, kicking mule ranch and fished all three inland lakes with motor boat rental.
Only regret was that we didn't plan a providence bay fishing charter...
Visited August 2014
Written 25 August 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
JoanK2014VG
Dundas, Canada1 contribution
Beautiful!
The house was absolutely perfect for our group of family and friends - clean, roomy, welcoming and child-friendly. Even when the weather went ugly, we played games, cooked happily in the big kitchen, and lounged comfortably indoors. Thank-you from all of us, Dean. This place is a gem, and we are hoping very hard to get the same week in August in 2015!
Visited August 2014
Written 18 August 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Our cottage is located in beautiful Providence Bay, Ontario on Manitoulin Island. Manitoulin Island is the largest fresh water island in the world with a rich aboriginal history of dating back as far as 10,000 BC. Providence Bay is a delightful village community situated on Lake Huron on the south shore of the island in Georgian Bay. It is easily accessible from Sudbury (less than 2 hours away) or from the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry as South Bay Mouth and the Ferry Terminal is only 25 minutes away.)
Providence Bay is renowned for the best sandy beach on the island, with an extensive boardwalk and a children's play area. (not to mention a welcomed lack of mosquitoes and black flies)
Providence Bay is a unique to most areas in Northern Ontario in that there are virtually no black flies and almost no mosquitoes throughout most of the year. The annual Providence Bay Fair in August attracts thousands of visitors to the area. The parade snakes through the town to the delight of the gathering crowds. The Fair is held on the third weekend of August each year. Providence Bay also boasts fantastic cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter.
Another plus: it's only 25 minutes from the ferry at South Baymouth.
Access
Car advised
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 2 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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