11 Acre Private Island 50's Style Retreat - 3 Bdrm Cottage + 2 Bed Bunkie, plus. - French River

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

French River, ON

Meadow Springs Golf Course13 min drive
Noelville Church19 min drive
Lake Nipissing67 min drive
Sudbury, ON (YSB-Greater Sudbury)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom One

1 Double Bed

Bunkie

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Outhouse

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

11 Acre Private Island 50's Style Retreat - 3 Bdrm Cottage + 2 Bed Bunkie, plus.

Sleeps 6 in the cottage, 2 + more if adding the bunkie and offers a tent platform as well

This large Island is the perfect getaway for anyone wanting a quiet/ private island cottage experience in your own personal oasis. Only 3.5 hours north of Toronto.
Beautiful south facing deck with vistas of trees and water all around. This island is the perfect spot for family and friends. It has numerous attributes that appeal to most travelers. Whether you want to lounge at the lake, kayak the waterways, enjoy the woods, relax in the cabin, cook fabulous meals, tour by boat, do some picture taking, go fishing, frolic in the water or just take in the beauty and peace. Perfectly situated and perfectly suited for all interests and all ages.

Please note that the 'Bath' is a freshly cleaned outhouse and very hot outdoor shower (Caution).

Wade into the water from the small beach or dive off the rocks, dock or newly installed diving board. A double boathouse to accommodate your boat or rent one of our 16 foot aluminium boats (20hp motor with electric start).

This classic 50's style island location is highly prized by the owner and makes for an amazing opportunity for highly respectful guests who clean after their stay since there is no house cleaner available.

Excellent canoeing. Excellent tree cover. Excellent Privacy. Explore the area by water with four adult kayaks, two youth kayaks, two canoes, two paddle boards and much more.

Immerse yourselves in the quiet solitude of this natural island oasis.
Walk the trail around the island or Maskinonge Prov. Park just across the bay, boasts trails and a beach. There is no Poison Ivy on the Island but may be at Maskinonge Prov. Park.
The Bunkie, located in the woods has both a queen bed and upper double bed, can be added for an ultimate experience. See the pictures of "The Bunkie".

Fishing in the area is known to be good. Unfortunately the fishing around this island is also known to be good. On weekends fishermen will frequent the shoreline. Weekdays are more private.

Small cliffs and one large cliff nearby for cliff jumping if you dare. Six foot, eight foot, twelve foot and a forty four foot cliff for the daring. Owner takes no responsibility for the actions of its guests. Scout such areas to ensure your own safety.

Only two kms from the main highway and small store, but you'll feel very alone in this prime location.

Location is boat access only and is two to four kms from the marina depending on which one you use. Includes one parking space at Lichty's Marina. 15 minutes by boat, 45 by canoe.

Off Grid, Solar Powered Cottage. Plenty of lighting, and 12 volt power outlets and USB ports (bring your car chargers for your devices).
120 volt limited use generator (i.e. vacuuming). There are fans but no a/c.
Running water is lake water, hot water at both the shower and the kitchen.
Drinking water jugs sold at the marina $8. Firewood sold at the marina $10 per bag.

Stereo and board games available.Includes a tether-ball pole, six hole mini putt course and knee board.

Lakair Lodge - 2 kms by water (8 minutes) - small store/bait/gas/restaurant
Shuswap Lodge - 4 kms by water - nice restaurant/bait/gas
Lichty's Marina - 4 kms by water - rental boat/parking/firewood
Monetville Lodge - 9 kms by water - great boat ride / lunch / dinner
Maskinonge Beach - 1 km by water

Property manager

Mike

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

French River

Located in French River, this cottage is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Sturgeon River House Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mashkinonje Provincial Park and French River Provincial Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

French River, ON

What's nearby

Mashkinonje Provincial Park - 4 min drive
Meadow Springs Golf Course - 13 min drive
Noelville Church - 19 min drive
Grundy Lake Provincial Park - 51 min drive
Lake Nipissing - 67 min drive

Restaurants

Dokis Marina Restaurant - 4 min drive
Eat at Mama's Chip Stand - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 11 Acre Private Island 50's Style Retreat - 3 Bdrm Cottage + 2 Bed Bunkie, plus. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 11 Acre Private Island 50's Style Retreat - 3 Bdrm Cottage + 2 Bed Bunkie, plus.?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 11 Acre Private Island 50's Style Retreat - 3 Bdrm Cottage + 2 Bed Bunkie, plus.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 11 Acre Private Island 50's Style Retreat - 3 Bdrm Cottage + 2 Bed Bunkie, plus. located?

This family-friendly French River cottage is located on the waterfront, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Mashkinonje Provincial Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Meadow Springs Golf Course and Noelville Church. French River Provincial Park and Restoule Provincial Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

17 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

My son and I had an absolute blast staying at the cabin. It was rustic, but has everything you need to get away. The location was great and the access to fishing was amazing. The boathouse was an added feature that we really enjoyed. Lots of room and it was able to for my 19’ boat. Mike is a great host and is very accessible if needed, he helped answer any questions we still had. We can’t wait to go back and stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

10 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Haddo island is a beautiful slice of heaven. It's perfectly rustic . Cabin and outhouse very clean and well stocked . Grounds are beautiful with amazibg views of the Bay from all angles. Fishing was good, we didn't fish very much but we caught two perch, a baby pike, and two small mouth bass. We let them all go but it was a fun experience catching them. Mike was a wonderful host, he quickly answered any questions or concerns we may have had via email/ text. We rented his boat to go to and from and it ran great. Honestly though we were content just sitting in front of the outdoor fire pit in the evenings and on the dock during the day, taking in the breathtaking views. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

28 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation spot

This island cottage was everything we had hoped for! There was so many activities to entertain us and a variety of places to just relax. We would definitely come back here again. We spent most of our week down by the water - swimming was great and so much fun with all the water toys. The terrain was perfect for walking barefoot everywhere. I don't know if it was the season, but a surprisingly lack of pesky bugs.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

10 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome week on own private island!

I was a little bit nervous coming with all the reviews about things to do etc. However, once arrived, we found that anything that was needed to be done (propane, shower, generator to vacuum, filling water tank) was all actually labelled correctly and easy to follow! A very impressive set up. Hot water instantly in the shower. Clean up after ourselves was very easy, and the previous guest left it nice for us. It was a lot nicer in person that I imagined- huge grounds, beautiful screen sun room and lots to do! I did notice the voices carry a lot from the boats, which like advertised, was busier on the weekend. However it brought comfort knowing large wildlife will probably not join us. We had several dogs with us who had a blast!! The swimming was beautiful and touring around on paddle boards etc was absolutely wonderful. The maps provided for getting to the island and rocks around were super helpful and easy to use. There was so much to do and explore I didn’t get through my book!! The only thing I’ll do differently next year, is bring less. Everything is actually there that you need, other than what the owner suggests. I brought drinking water which was provided. Really hope I get a chance to book next summer!! Thanks so much!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany W.

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haddo Island

This is truely a self use cabin. The cabin book is a must read for beginners. The cabin was as described and comfortable for being "off grid". The terrain was more rocky than anticipated, but it wasn't an issue. My children, 9 and 11, absolutely loved the cabin, island, boat, and extras. We've never been to Canada before, so we learned first hand how intense the mosquitoes are! We had bug spray, lotion, and candles, but they were still thick. That is my only complaint, but its nature, so I can't complain much. The fishing was phenomenal. We caught more fish than I can count on the dock and near the island. The boat ride was short and island was easy to find. The nearest town is easily accessible. My favorite part was hearing the loons. We can't wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike

Socialist - which means, I share what I have. All the funds received go back into the property. This is not for profit, but rather a community effort to preserve access to a slice of paradise

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this property the moment I saw it. Couldn't afford it at the time. Every cottage I looked at, I found myself comparing it to this island. No cottage measured up to this fantasy. I was very lucky it came on the market twelve years later.

What makes this property unique

Old School Cottaging with all the up to date amenities without taking away its charm.
Incredible views and atmosphere. Plenty of opportunity to get a fulfilling vacation.