House Rules (must meet these to book): Sleeps 8 (max 6 adults), Saturday - Saturday only during the summer (last week of June - start of Sept), Lead guest must be 30+ years old. 1 small-medium size dog only (No more than 1 dog). No parties allowed. A supplemental information form must be completed.
Big Gull Lake has something special not found in many cottage areas…..very few cottages. At 19 kilometres long and over 80% crown land, the area is sparsely populated with properties. This means fewer boats, more tranquility and an abundance of birds and wildlife.
Almost Heaven is a beautiful cottage overlooking a large expanse of lake with nothing but Crown land on the far side. The extensive shoreline includes two docks with easy access to the water, a viewpoint with a firepit and lawned area for ball games.
Steps lead from the water’s edge into around 2ft of clear water with sand and some rocks underfoot. Water shoes are recommended. Your swimmers will love the deeper water further out.
Inside the newly-renovated cottage, the bright and airy décor is welcoming and offers a large open-plan kitchen, dining and living space overlooking the deck and lake. All on one level, three large bedrooms have ample accommodation for mullti-generational families. The master has an ensuite bathroom while the second full bathroom serves the other two bedrooms.
Doors from the living area and master bedroom open onto a huge deck with plenty of seating and dining options, and in the heat of summer, the powered awning offers shade.
The Frontenac area is quiet and tranquil and suits those looking for a real getaway-from-it-all vacation with just the awesome views, great fishing, bird watching and swimming to keep you occupied. When you need to stock up, nearby Northbrook (25 minutes) has a grocery store and LCBO and there’s restaurants in Sharbot Lake (30 minutes).
We think this is the perfect spot for the best vacation ever and look forward to welcoming you to Almost Heaven on Big Gull.
Inside the Cottage
Sleeps 8 (max 6 adults)
3 bedrooms (king, queen + bunks; double + double with single bunk over)
2 bathrooms - Master with ensuite 4-piece; 3-piece
Fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher)
Living room with fireplace
Smart TV, Bell satellite, BluRay DVD player
Unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi
Washer and Dryer
Central AC
Outside the Cottage
Large patio area overlooking lakefront
Propane BBQ
Dock
Fire pit with outdoor chairs
3 kayaks (no lifejackets)
Things you need to know:
Pets are not permited at this property
Waterfront is a northwesterly exposure
Linens and indoor towels are provided, please provide your own outdoor towels
Bring your own life-jackets/PFDs to ensure a proper fit
A post-rental cleaning service is provided; however the property is to be left in a tidy condition
Waterfront Steps lead from the water’s edge into around 2ft of clear water with sand and some rocks underfoot. Water shoes are recommended. Your swimmers will love the deeper water further out.
Close-By Attractions
Sharbot Lake Provincial Park. This park is located on two beautiful, clear lakes that offer great swimming, canoeing, boating and fishing with picturesque nature trails and a great variety of scenery.(30 mins).
Bon Echo Provincial Park.Beautiful park featuring a 100 metre high Mazinaw Rock featuring over 260 Indigenous pictographs. Great hiking trails from 1 km to 17 km in length are available for use from mid May to mid October. (35 mins)
The Cloyne Pioneer Museum. Sit in an early schoolhouse that has been reconstructed within the building. Marvel at the diorama of the Gilmour Tramway. It moved logs from Lake Mazinaw in the Mississippi River Watershed to Pringle Lake. See what an early pioneer kitchen looked like. Touch the early tools and implements made by blacksmiths, coopers, and harness makers.(30 mins)
Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area. These days, it's not an easy task to find a patch of clear night sky that's not obstructed by light pollution. The Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area is ready to wow you with incredible, clear views. This spot is the most southerly point in Ontario that offers a night sky experience very similar to what was available more than 100 years ago. (35 mins)
At a Glance
Sleeps 8 (max 6 adults and up to 2 children over 8 years-old)
Pets not permitted
Clear water for swimming; depth 5ft off end of dock
3 kayaks
Washer/Dryer
Smart satellite TV, Unlimited Starlink Wi-Fi
Central AC
A supplemental information form (under 5 min to complete) which includes information on the guests and agreeing to our rental agency's terms and conditions is required to be completed to finalize the booking.