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"We hosted a family reunion here of about 10 -12 people and it was an absolutely amazing time. The property is beautiful with all the amenities you could ask for. The house comes fully stocked with everything you need from propane for the BBQ grill to firewood for camp fires every night. The property is secluded enough to make you feel like you are in your own world while still being close enough to places like Barrie Costco. The best part of the stay was seeing every star imaginable at night. Joanna is an incredible host that made the whole process smooth. We are definitely going to be visiting again. One word of caution, just like any other open area, there are quite a few mosquitoes so remember to bring bug spray and you'll be all good. Thank you again Joanna."

"We had great time in the house. The lake was warm (last week of May), no mosquitoes before dusk. A lot of floatables and kayaks/canoes. The lake is shallow and the bottom is muddy, so we used floatables to swim away from the shore and swim where it is deeper. The water is crystal clear, so the swim was perfect. The view from the deck is perfect. The road is close, but it didn’t bother us much, especially on weekdays. The gas grill worked well (the ignition didn’t work, so we had to use a gas lighter). We used just 2 bedrooms of three and the house was very comfortable for 4 adults with a 5 month baby."

"We had a beautiful stay at this property with friends! Herb is a wonderful, conscientious and responsive host. The communication leading up to our stay made everything seamless, and when we encountered a spontaneous appliance issue, he was quick to respond and arrange a fix within the hour! We made a few minor suggestions for next time, and the feedback was positively received. The home is perfect for a multi-family summer stay, and very child -friendly. The lake is shallow, and there are boats and paddleboards available to use. There's a general store in walking distance that sells firewood and anything you forgot to bring. (If you visit and go out for dinner, check out Rumi's Grillhouse. Impressive menu, small kitchen, awkward ambiance - but food is brilliantly executed.) I would be happy to return with our family. Thanks for a beautiful weekend!"

"We were 12 friends together for the weekend and had a lovely time!! Very nice property with facilities!"