The Lakehouse is less than two hours from Ottawa, on the edge of Grand lac des Cèdres in the quiet hills of Messines, Quebec.

The Lakehouse is ideal for treasured times with family and friends.

A gentle, grassy slope leads from the house down to a private sandy beach and continues long into the water, making it perfect for little ones to play and swim. The 100ft dock is ideal for watching the kids, enjoying the scenery and/or a glass of wine.

A canoe, paddle board and children’s kayaks are available, along with fishing rods and sand toys.

With lots of activities right outside the door, there’s plenty to see and do with family and friends. Then afterward, come inside to relax and recharge.

Well behaved dogs are welcomed, cats are not (just kidding).

Room(s) to rest.

The Lakehouse comfortably sleeps 9, plus whoever wants to camp on a mattress.

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and features a private, sliding door walkout towards the lake. The room also has large barn doors that connect the master bedroom to the main room of the lakehouse.

Mattress: King, Endy, medium

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 has a twin over full bunk and a travel cot (seen in photo) can also be made available on request. The room has a built in closet and opens to the main room of the lakehouse.

Bottom mattress: Full, Ikea spring, medium-firm

Top mattress: Twin, Ikea foam, medium-firm

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 has a queen-sized bed along with twin over twin bunk beds. The room has a built in closet and opens to the main room of the lakehouse.

Queen mattress: Casper, medium-firm

Twin bunk bed mattresses: Ikea foam, medium-firm bed

FAQs

  • Yup! And it’s fast.

  • The Lakehouse is situated on 4 acres of forested land, with plenty of space to explore. The lake and dock are always the focus. The beach immediately in front of the Lakehouse is perfect for swimming or relaxing. There is a canoe, paddle-board, and two children’s’ kayaks available. There is also some yard games such as ladder ball, along with fishing rods and sand toys.

    The fire-pit in front of the Lakehouse is perfect for evening hangouts and for making s’mores.

  • So long as they are well behaved, absolutely. There is a dog bed in the living room and a food and water bowls in the kitchen.

  • Yes, to confirm your stay we require 20% of your total rental to be paid up front. This amount will then be applied to the remaining booking balance, which is due on arrival.

  • Yes, we charge $150 for cleaning (our direct cost) unless otherwise agreed in advance.

  • Our cancellation policy is similar to the cancellation policy found on most short term rentals. The policy is as follows:

    To receive a full refund, guests must cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

    If you cancel between 7 and 30 days before check-in, we will require 50% of the total booking fee.

    If you cancel fewer than 7 days before check-in, we will require 100% of the total booking fee.

  • Apart from the obvious things like your own food and drinks, the only thing we’d ask you to consider bringing is your own bed linens and towels. We are willing to reduce our cleaning fee by $60 if so as it reduces the amount of laundry needing to be done following your stay.

  • Airbnb is good, but we prefer renting to people where there is some relational contact; friends, colleagues, friends of friends, etc.

    Booking through this website allows us to give those we have some relational contact with a reduced rate.