The Pioneer Cottage

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Our cozy and clean, well equipped, all season, semi-private, waterfront, 2+ bedroom cottage, is nestled amongst many maple, birch and cedar trees with Palmerston Lake out its front door.

A small family of 6 can vacation very comfortably as the sleeping accommodations include a queen bed in one bedroom, bunk beds in the second bedroom and a double sofa bed in a third room.

All floors are carpeted or have vinyl for easy upkeep. All the windows and doors can easily be opened for fresh air circulation and are screened for bug free lodging.

For your convenience and enjoyment we have included in the cottage, satellite T. V. with a VCR/DVD combo, telephone (use of calling card or phone card is required), electric heat, fully equipped kitchen with microwave, fridge, stove, infant furniture for the asking, 3 piece bathroom , laundry area, ceiling fan, some board games, large furnished screened porch facing the lake, complimentary use of propane BBQ, 2 picnic tables(one with umbrella), 6 deckchairs and table, pool noodles and lots of fresh air and gorgeous sunsets.

The fairly shallow swimming area has a nice sandy bottom with a gradual slope, no weeds and a floating raft for the kids. Toddlers will enjoy a “frog” shaped sandbox including sand toys and a large grassy front yard for playing.

The Pioneer Cottage is plumbed with pristine lake water and we encourage you to bring your own for drinking. Our cottages are smoke free and pet free.

Rates and Availability

Off/low season rates from September –June inclusive, 1-4 guests is $100.00 per night, $25.00 pp/pn extra, maximum of 6 persons in the cottage. $600.00 weekly during low season. High season rates, $850.00 weekly.
Deposit required at time of reservation. Sorry, no weekends during July and August

Notes

Palmerston Lake is a very deep, clean, clear, spring fed lake and invites it's visitors to enjoy marvelous water sports while still retaining it's relatively unspoiled features.
The Pioneer cottage is located just a few minutes from the OFSA and EOTA snowmobile and ATV trails, unlimited public access to miles of crown land and dozens of lakes is abundant. Partake in many of the other outdoor activities available in this area such as X-country skiing, ice fishing during the winter months and swimming, boating and fishing during the Summer months. A short hike up to our “Lookout” offers a breathtaking panoramic view of both Palmerston Lake and Canonto Lake. This is just a taste of what outdoor country life in The Land O' Lakes is all about.

The use of a rowboat, paddleboat and canoe including life jackets and boating safety kit are included. There is a covered boat lift for dry storage of your own boat and the public boat launch is a short distance away. Blankets and pillows are provided year round, however you must bring your own linen and towels, also paper products. We provide you with a few, often forgotten or overlooked items when packing, such as coffee filters, dish soap, T-towels and dish cloths, salt and pepper, clothespins, candles, matches and garbage bags. We encourage recycling at all times.

Unfortunately, there is no cell phone service in this area, except at the top of the “Lookout”. Public Internet access is available at the Library and at The Double”S” Sports and Marina Store in Ompah. There are other privately owned cottages in the area but no resorts making boat traffic on the lake and traffic noise minimal. Your hosts reside year round on the same waterfront property so are always available for assistance. We appreciate family guests and couples who just want a quiet getaway.