Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff - Bowman

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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bowman, QC

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‪40 min drive‬
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‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff

CITQ Establishment Number: 304552
A Hidden Gem with a Hot Tub, Stunning Views & Lake Access – Just 55 Minutes from Ottawa!

Escape to our beautiful wooden chalet, where nature meets comfort! Perfect for families, couples, or small groups, this unique retreat offers a private 6-person hot tub, breathtaking views, and a spacious lot for outdoor fun. Whether you're looking to relax, explore, or reconnect with nature, this cozy getaway has it all.

🌿 Surrounded by Nature & Wildlife

One side of the property overlooks a cliff, while the other opens up to the lake.
Expect occasional visits from wild turkeys roaming the property!
Inside the Chalet 🏡
✔ Rustic Wooden Interior with a warm, cabin-style feel.
✔ Spacious King Bedroom in the Loft – Wake up to stunning views.
✔ Main Floor – Includes a cozy bedroom, full bathroom, open-concept living space, fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area for 6.
✔ Living Room Sofa-Bed – Additional sleeping space for extra guests.

Outdoor & Entertainment Features 🔥🎶
✔ Private Outdoor Fire Pit – Perfect for roasting marshmallows under the stars.
✔ Gas Fireplace – Relax on the outdoor couch with a warm glow.
✔ Indoor Fireplace – Cozy up for a relaxing evening.
✔ Board Games – Fun for all ages!
✔ 1 Canoe & Safety Jackets – Explore the lake at your own pace.
✔ 65-inch LED TV – For movie nights after a day of adventure.
✔ UE Boombox Bluetooth Speaker – Set the perfect vibe with your favorite tunes.

Things to Note
📌 More than 6 guests? Reach out to discuss accommodations.
📌 Boat Launch – Just a 3-minute drive away on Route 307N.
📌 Private Road Near Dock – Occasionally, 1-2 cars may pass by in a day.
📌 Swimming Note – The bay area near the cottage has some weeds, so it may not be ideal for all swimmers.

Book your stay and experience the beauty, peace, and adventure this hidden gem has to offer! 🌲🏡💙

Property manager

Harsh

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Amenities

Hot tub

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

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

Property Registration Number 2025-05-31, 304552

About the area

Bowman

Located in Bowman, this chalet is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lafleche Aerial Park and Edelweiss Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Andre Michaux Ecological Reserve and Île Verte.

bowman, QC

What's nearby

Île Verte - 40 min drive - 26.2 km
Casino du Lac Leamy - 55 min drive - 55.8 km
Nordik Spa-Nature - 55 min drive - 56.2 km
Mont Ste Marie - 55 min drive - 37.0 km
Parliament Hill - 59 min drive - 60.5 km

Restaurants

‪Le Grill 309 - ‬14 min drive
‪Casse-Croute Chez Paul - ‬15 min drive
‪Charlot Bistro - ‬14 min drive
‪Resto du Lac Vert - ‬14 min drive
‪Resto-Bar Chez Stef - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff?

As of 3 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff on 8 May 2025 start from NZ$401.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Andre Michaux Ecological Reserve and within 25 miles (40 km) of Île Verte and Lafleche Aerial Park. Mont Ste Marie and Sommet Edelweiss are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

26 December 2024

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

Merry Christmas

Fantastic chalet for my wife and our Golden Doodle Miloue. Extremely private setting with no neighbors that we saw and the hot tub was extremely private as well as, the outside fire pit. Will go again! Thanks for making our Christmas special. Cheers

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

5 November 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

What a perfect getaway location, including all the amenities and helpful instructions. A gem for all seasons!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Megan E.

27 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway close to Ottawa.

My partner and I had a nice stay at Joys Chalet. The location was great and convenient from Ottawa, the property had all the amenities we needed, and is a beautiful cottage for a couple to stay at. We did have some minor concerns with cleanliness around at the property including the bathmat being wet when we arrived and the many of the dishes & cutlery had food debris on them. The hot tub was our biggest concern as it had a lot of dirt at the bottom as well as a yellow film around the whole tub. Inside the property was very dog friendly but outdoors could have also used a tidy up. There were some shingles and broken items on the grounds, and lots of old items under the deck which made me worried about my dog running around that he may step on something and get hurt. Overall, we really enjoyed our time at the chalet but wish it had been given a more thorough clean inside and out.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurence T.

3 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very peaceful and quiet but no AC

Very peaceful and quiet with a nice view of the lake. The perfect place if you want to relax. The cottage doesn’t have AC which made our stay a little uncomfortable despite the fans provided by the host. The place needs a little sprucing. Newer linens and towels for instance. As well as a new/clean shower mat and the decks need better maintenance/repair. Overall we enjoyed our stay. It allowed us to spend quality time as a family. The outside setting is very nice with the hammock and fire pit. I enjoyed drinking my morning coffee on the dock by the lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maxime C.

1 August 2024

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Chalet

Le chalet est bien mais a besoin ee beaucoup damour linterieur est le plus propre mise a par des problemes de petites fourmis . La propriété des lits et serviette etait bien mais beaucoup de poussiere toile d'araignée pas tres bien nettoyé. Le terrain sur les photos semblais tres bien mais lorsque nous sommes arrivés setais plein de haute mauvais herbe le patio est pourris partout le bbq ne fonctionnais pas mais lhote a ete aimable et nous a fait parvenir un bbq neufe le tout etais bien mais vraiment pas comme les photos le lont laissé paraitre.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great getaway

The property is great with all amenities either supplied or close by. Bit more of a wander than expected to get to the lake. BBQ in n

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

6 May 2024

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

Wonderful Couple of Nights Away

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights over this past weekend. Joy's Chalet provided everything we hoped to get from our time away. It's an hour or so from downtown Ottawa, We got to bring our doggo which was wonderful! Communication with the host was 10/10. Chalet was as described. Check in a breeze. Beds were comfortable, lots of spare blankets and pillows. Chalet was perfectly clean. Everything worked as expected, no issues with anything in the kitchen and the hot tub was in perfect working order. Lots of hot water. TV and WIFI worked perfectly. The only thing I will mention to look out for is outside, needs a bit of maintenance on the steps at the lower deck. We almost took a tumble a couple of times on loose stairs. And bring bug spray! The host had this listed in the description and they were not kidding.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

15 February 2024

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

Beautiful and Cozy Getaway

Property wasn't far from Ottawa, gorgeous location overlooking the lake. Amenities were excellent, location was clean and comfortable. Host was super responsive to quickly help when we had questions. Perfect place for a romantic winter getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France

5 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katt H.

13 October 2023

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

Amazing hidden gem

I really wasn’t going to write a review because this was such an amazing hidden gem that I just want to keep it to myself haha my husband and I came here for our wedding anniversary with our pup and when I tell you we were ready to stay forever I mean it. It was perfect and had everything you”d hope for in such a location. The property was clean and welcoming. The host was very nice and easy to work with. The view is so relaxing, we spent most of our vacation outside by the fire and just admiring the view. My husband and I will most definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser M.

8 October 2023

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

Perfect getaway

My wife and I booked this property to get away from the city and enjoy a relaxing fall getaway. Joy's Chalet was perfect for what we were looking for. The chalet was clean and well set-up, the property is gorgeous and secluded. We would absolutely visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

1 September 2023

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

Nice quiet place - well equipped

The cottage was nicely equipped and we enjoyed paddling through the tunnel into the larger lake and hiking at Foret Bowman (although finding the entrance wasn't easy so download maps before you go). The host was very responsive

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marija C.

2 July 2023

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

Exactly as described

The cottage was great and the amenities were exactly as described. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. As warned the lake/dock was weedy so we opted to go swimming with our 19month toddler at the boat launch that was a 2 minute drive down the road. If you go with a toddler, I would bring two baby gates to help deal with the big stair case and the patio which has a drop as shown in the photos.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Josh M.

19 June 2023

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

A great weekend getaway

We had a great stay at Joy’s Chalet. A very relaxin and quaint cottage, perfect for a weekend away from the city. The fishing was exceptional and the hot tub was a great addition. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse A.

2 January 2023

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

Nice Spot !

Joy's cabin was a perfect place for a winter getaway with friends. Big enough for 2 couples and pets for a period of time with excellent amenities. It really was excellent to find a place this nice that allows pets and I was happy to have the equipment available to do a mid stay clean as well. For a group staying as long as we did it in winter it became a bit pricey buying bundled wood from the local corner stores and deps, much of which was poor quality softwood that didn't give much heat or last long in the stove. It would be nice if perhaps Harsh considered buying in a couple cords per winter and charged a fee to his guests for use beyond a certain minimum - but that's a small complaint. All in all it was a lovely place to stay, just far enough out of the way to truly relax, quiet and surrounded by woods and lakes. We would definitely go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Queenie K.

7 September 2022

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

A joyful vacation at Joy's Chalet

Joy's Chalet is a beautiful cottage with cozy decoration and well equipped kitchen. It also has good outdoor seatings and facilities (hot tub, fireplace, etc). The chalet is nicely located in front of a hill and sheltered by trees, so it remained naturally cool and comfortable even on hot summer days. The view of Baie d'Albert is amazing, and it is possible to see a partial sunrise from the bed. Baie d'Albert is calm and quiet, perfect for some relaxing water activities. When we want to explore more, the fun and large Recevoir d'Escalier is just a tunnel away. The host is amazing and thoughtful... they installed washer and dryer for us because we stayed long. We highly recommend this cottage for a family vacation!

Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caesar D.

12 July 2022

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

Nice Cottage

Enjoyed a 4 night stay here. Property is located at the end of a back bay. The bay itself was weedy, good for easy fishing but not so great for swimming. Paddled thru the culvert to get to the other side of the reservoir and did some swimming there. Good size kitchen and eating area, nice setup outside including the hot tub. Beds were very comfortable and we all were able to get a good nights sleep. Overall had a great stay, no real complaints.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

19 June 2022

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

Amazing getaway

Had a great time staying here. Everything was as advertised and very private and relaxing. Definitely would book again :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis L.

23 March 2022

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

Get away

My spouse and I stayed at this magical cottage for 3 days. The cottage was perfect for us and is perfect for 4 people. Host was really quick while responding and gave a great manual for guests. For people that likes hikes, there is a nice hike really close of the cottage of 5km (Bowman Forest Trail) and we have ordered from the Restaurant Chez Renaud which was great. Totally recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devyn S.

4 February 2022

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

Peaceful and cozy

The cabin life experience was great and needed ! The nature there is outstanding and very therapeutic. It was the perfect fresh of breath air I needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sylvie R.

15 November 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Très frustrant et décevant

Le chalet annonce 3 chambres et il n'y a que 2 chambres. Lorsque nous avons constaté cela nous avons communiqué avec la propriétaire qui nous a répondu que la 3e chambre était dans le camper à l'extérieur mais fermé pour l'hiver. JAMAIS nous aurions loué un chalet avec 2 lits. Nous avions fait notre recherche pour 3 chambres et plus. Je suis furieuse de ne pouvoir faire confiance à ce site.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Hilary

13 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

As advertised, nice little getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen C.

20 September 2021

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

September visit

The cottage was as advertised and had everything we needed. Hot water was plentiful. Big TV was a nice plus with good selection of streaming networks. Hot tub was clean and a nice plus. Bed was comfortable. Only disappointment was around the dock where it was very weedy and left us not wanting to go in for a swim. Quite a bit of junk around the yard but I would assume it will be gradually cleaned up. Host was quick to respond. Very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

daniel b.

6 September 2021

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

Great Again!

This was our second stay here and it was every bit as good as the first. Perfect, quiet, private get-away spot. It's exactly as advertised and pictured. The hosts are excellent to deal with and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Alexandra P.

2 September 2021

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

Great Host!

Harsh was very responsive and very accommodating! They even let us know we could check in early! The booking also comes with a very detailed PDF Welcome Book. The cottage was nice and had everything we needed for 4 adults. The hot tub was our favorite part, as the weather wasn't great. We did not go swimming due to the weather, but there seemed to be seaweed around the dock. We had a lovely time!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Merry Christmas

Robert V.

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Weekend Getaway

Sean B.

8/10 Good

Megan E.

Nice getaway close to Ottawa.

Megan E.

6/10 Okay

Laurence T.

Very peaceful and quiet but no AC

Laurence T.

6/10 Okay

Maxime C.

Chalet

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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

Great getaway

Kaitlin P.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Wonderful Couple of Nights Away

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10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Beautiful and Cozy Getaway

Richard K.

10/10 Excellent

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