 Stafford Bay Cottage from the driveway - 1/30  View of cottage from steps down to lake - 2/30  View of the cottage from lakeshore - 3/30  View of the cottage from the firepit - 4/30  New perennial garden and steps - 5/30  Large custom kitchen has everything you need to entertain - 6/30  Large diningroom and kitchen has space for everyone (table seats 10 max.) - 7/30  Open concept kitchen, dining and livingroom - 8/30  Cozy livingroom with large fireplace - 9/30  Large stone fireplace and log stairs to the secod floor - 10/30  Cozy corner in the upstairs loft with curved-screen TV (satellite) and library - 11/30  Large area in the loft for board games and conversation - 12/30  First ground floor bedroom - 13/30  Second ground floor bedroom is very bright with sliding glass doors to deck - 14/30  First upstairs bedroom has sleigh bed and overlooks the lake - 15/30  Second bedroom upstairs has a view over the grounds - 16/30  Ground floor bathroom - 17/30  Upstairs bathroom with whirlpool tub and shower - 18/30  Large and bright family room in the basement has a second flat screen TV - 19/30  Large al fresco dining area on the deck overlooking the water - 20/30  Sunny conversation area on deck overlooking lake and firepit - 21/30  View from the dock towards our swim platform and Little Cranberry Lake - 22/30  View of our swim platform from the wild and natural shoreline - 23/30  Peddle boat, stand-up paddleboard, kayaks and canoe (not pictured) are included - 24/30  Two peddleboats, two kayaks and a 16' conoe are included with the cottage - 25/30  View of the cottage from the dock - 26/30  View of Stafford bay and island from the cottage deck - 27/30  Stunning view of the Rideau Canal a little downstream from the cottage - 28/30  Another gorgeous view of the waterways around the cottage - 29/30  The cottage is great fun in the winter, too! - 30/30 $1995 / weekend | CONTACT OWNER |
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DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 10 |
 | 5 Bedrooms |
 | 3 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Unique, hand-crafted Scandinavian-style log home nestled in a private bay on spectacular Cranberry Lake on the Rideau Lakes System, a UNESCO World Heritage site. 4,000 square feet of living space offers spacious, executive accommodation. More than 1,000 feet of waterfront and 20 acres of hardwood forest. Superb bass and pike fishing, canoeing, swimming, boating, hiking, and mountain biking. In winter, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and skating on the lake are available. Picturesque Stafford Bay has a wild and natural shoreline. A beaver lodge can be seen in the bay and you may spot painted turtles, herons, frogs and the iconic Canadian loon among the lily pads. Swimming is wonderful in the warm waters off our private swim platform. A small island dots the bay for children to explore. This family-owned cottage is all about nature. Nearby activities: - Golf - Boat rentals - Rideau Canal System (locks and other attractions) - Thousand Islands Cruises - Thousand Islands Casino - Shopping and sight-seeing in scenic Kingston - Go-karting, paintball and mini-putt - Fort Henry National Historic Site - Many festivals and events, including the Canadian Olympic Regatta in Kingston - Grocery, pharmacy and liquor/ beer stores in nearby Seeley's Bay (15 minutes by car or 5 minutes by motor boat)
- Boat launch and marina in Seeley's Bay
Waterfront: More than 1,000 feet of wild and natural shoreline. Great swimming from swim platform.
Heating: Forced air and 2 wood stoves
Air conditioning: Yes
Children allowed: Yes
Equipment:
- Five well-appointed bedrooms with Queen beds; sleeps 10
- Sumptuous great room with woodstove, 24-foot cathedral ceilings, picture windows overlooking beautiful Cranberry Lake
- Wide-plank pine and slate tile floors, log stairs/railings, beautifully furnished
- 4,000 square feet of living space
- Three full bathrooms, one with Jacuzzi-type bath
- Gorgeous custom kitchen with hand-crafted cabinetry, granite counters and large-capacity refrigerator with French doors and bottom freezer drawer, double oven, glass cook top, microwave oven and dishwasher.
- Also includes toaster oven, toaster, coffee makers (Keurig and drip), kettle, blender, waffle maker, cutlery, dishes, cookware and bakeware.
- The cottage is on a well that provides delicious spring water. No need to bring bottled water.
- Dining room seats 10
- Games room with high-definition, flat-screen satellite TV, foosball, air hockey, exercise equipment.
- Family room in loft with high-definition, flat-screen satellite TV and board games.
- Small, third-floor adventure nook for children called the "birds' nest".
- High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi access from Starlink (up to 150 Mbps)
- Cell phone coverage
- Front-load washer/dryer. Laundry soap provided.
- Four-burner Napoleon Bar-B-Q plus second Coleman BBQ
- 1,000 square-foot deck overlooking Cranberry lake
- Paddleboat, canoe, 4 kayaks, 2 stand-up paddleboards, private dock and swim platform (life jackets provided)
- 20 acres of hardwood forest with hiking trails (gentle slope to water)
- Firewood provided
- All bath towels, beach towels and bed linens provided
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE
AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 5 bedrooms : - 5 Queen beds | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE | Other Town/Lake/Area: | Kingston (30 km) |
Note: Located on a beautiful clear lake directly on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO world heritage site, Stafford Bay Cottage sits on 20 acres of hardwood forest. Yet, it is only 30 minutes away from Kingston, Gananoque and the Thousand Islands. There you can take advantage of attactions like cruises, a casino, Old Fort Henry, shopping, restaurants and festivals. Nearby Seeley's Bay has a grocery store and marina. AVAILABILITYLast update: February 29, 2024 |
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RATES | | - | - | $1995 | $3495 | - | - | 2 Nights | WINTER/SPRING 2024 Jan 01, 2024 - Jun 21, 2024 Long weekend (three nights) rate: $2,295 | - | - | $1995 | $3495 | - | - | 2 Nights | HIGH SEASON 2024 Jun 22, 2024 - Sep 02, 2024 Minimum stay is 7 nights during the summer. | - | - | - | $4950 | - | - | 1 Week | FALL 2024 Sep 03, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 Long weekend (three nights) rate: $2,295 | - | - | $1995 | $3495 | - | - | 2 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 5% | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 45 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Cash, Check, Interac e-Transfer | | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES Rentals are Saturday to Saturday. We are a family-friendly cottage. REVIEWS | | Jodi |  |
| My sister and I and our families (10 adults in total) have had the distinct pleasure of spending a week at Stafford Bay for the past three years. This cottage became our "home away from home" for all of us - we knew exactly what to expect when we walked in the door, and within minutes, we had all found the comforts we were looking for.
You would need for nothing while staying at Stafford Bay - the most fully equipped cottage ever. As 10 "foodies", we had everything we needed to create memorable meals. We had the space to gather each evening and connect on a different level.
We would count down the days in a family group chat from the moment we booked the cottage, with routine messages like "only 210 days until we cottage together". Stafford Bay gave us core memories that will be with us for a lifetime. Such a beautiful, quiet place for all of us to find ourselves each year.
You can't go wrong booking this cottage - such a magical place for family experiences and gatherings. Enjoy!
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Jan 01, 2024
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| | Nancy | |
| This cottage was amazing for our family of 8 with separate spaces basically for each of the three couples and kids. The upper balcony was large and very well set up for us to enjoy casual play time and dinner every night.
The toys in the basement provided immediate and ongoing entertainment for the kids.
The pedal boat provided quick easy access to the swim dock where much swimming was enjoyed while the kayaks and paddle boards were excellent recreation.
Finally the host was amazing, always responding quickly to our questions.
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 05, 2023
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| | Shelby |  |
| Cottage itself was beautiful and large. We loved the kitchen, the space and the large deck. However, i cannot give it a better rating nor will we return next year for the following reasons (and i wish other renters had mentioned in reviews):
1) there is no way to swim right off the dock (also, note the dock is very small and a good walk down a hill from the main cottage) - there are SO MANY reeds and weeds...it is like a swamp. In order to swim, you have to commit! While there are many great water toys, you need to either SUP/kayak/canoe/paddleboat to the swim dock to swim (and there are even reeds/weeds around the swim dock area). Therefore, it was not a simple of matter of jumping in and out of the water as we (adults and kids) like to do. Therefore, we swam and spent far less time in the water than we normally do on our annual cottage get away.
2) There are 5 Queen beds (bedding included). However, 3 of 5 were not comfortable and we all played the goldielocks game of bed swapping to find a bed that suited us.
3) Owners were responsive. However, when i mentioned i couldnt find coffee filters, they sent some out - and then wanted to charge me 25 dollars for the service by deducting it from the "damage deposit"! Further, they attempted to take another 50 dollars off the "damage deposit" bc the cleaners had to wash all the sheets for the 5 beds and all towels - and claimed this took extra time. Luckily, I argued against both fees and received my full deposit back
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 10, 2023
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Owner response: 1)We use an aquatic weed cutting service every year and in the more than 15 years of renting the cottage to guests, have not had complaints about the weeds. 2)All the mattresses have been replaced in the last 2 years and the beds have varying levels of firmness which will appeal to different people. 3)The guest could not find the coffee filters we provide at no charge. We asked our property manager to drive to the store and deliver more filters to the cottage. She charged us $25 for the service. The guest later found filters exactly where we said they were, but by that time it was too late. The guest neglects to mention that we offered to absorb this cost almost immediately without her having to object. She also doesn't mention that we paid to set up a cottage Netflix account for her to use because she was unable to access her private account from the cottage. 4)The extra cleaning fee requested was to cover additional cleaning charged by our staff because the cottage was left much messier than usual (not for sheets and towels which we wash after each guest's departure). When the guest objected, we absorbed the additional cost as a goodwill gesture. | |
| | Phil | |
| This cottage checked all the boxes for our large group. It was clean and well organized, and oh so beautiful. Russell was easy to coordinate with, and quick to answer any questions. Lot's of space inside to spread out on those gloomy days. Young children have the awesome adventure nook upstairs, older kids have games room in the basement. Kitchen was impressively stocked to service all our cooking needs. Deck outside had loads of space for everyone to sit for dinner or relax for games in the evening. No shortage of bathrooms, with three we never had to wait. Water toys were great and allowed us easy access to the swimming platform. Town close by for exploring or to grab necessary supplies. And of course, the fishing is outstanding! The fish cleaning station worked great. Thank you Russell. We look forward to our return next year.
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 08, 2023
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| | Nicole | |
| Our family enjoyed a wonderful vacation week at this beautiful log cabin cottage. It is in a very private area on a pretty quiet lake. Many things to do on the water or in the cottage and many relaxation areas on the rainy days too. A big lot with trails to explore and a nice big fire pit area for evening fires.
Stayed: August 2022 Submitted: Sep 05, 2022
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$1995 / weekend $3495 - $4950 / week RUSSELL BUCHE Member since January 2010 Speaks: French, English Response Rate: 100% |
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