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Father’s Day at the Cottage

 A father carries pictures where his money used to be.    Author unknown

This quote rings with some truth, but the reality is that whether you’re a father, step-father, grandpa or father-in-law, there’s nothing like family.

Father’s Day is celebrated mostly on the third Sunday of June.  However, the ancient traces of celebrating Father’s Day can be found.  [...]

Deer at the Cottage

  When spending time at a cottage in Ontario whether it is an Ontario cottage rental in Muskoka, Parry Sound or Haliburton, or your own peace of paradise, there is nothing like the feeling of being at one with Mother Nature. Sometimes it feels like you could reach out and touch it!

  It was early in the morning  and [...]

Renting a Boat in Muskoka

While vacationing  in Muskoka most families look forward to getting out on the water, as well as into it.  One of the most enjoyable cottage vacations that a family or group of friends can have is one that provides lots of activities to keep everyone busy.  And boating is one of the most favourite things to [...]

Ontario Cottage Rental experiences – Early Rising at the Lake

Early Morning

One of the greatest joys of an Ontario cottage rental at a lake, whether it’s a big lake in Muskoka, a ‘barebones’cabin in Haliburton or an island in Georgian Bay / Parry Sound, is to rise early in the morning.  It is something to be experienced, even if it means planning it.  Just [...]

Ice Fishing at Your Cottage Rental

Ice fishing is about spending a day in the fresh air and sunshine, while not needing a boat or a lot of equipment.  If you have an Ontario Cottage Rental in Muskoka, Parry Sound or Haliburton areas, you can walk out your front door for great fishing.

You don’t need the typical fishing rod or live [...]

Get a Head Start on Summer Vacation Planning

Ahhh …. it’s 9:00 in the morning, your eyes are closed and you can feel the warmth of the sun on your face as it clears the tree tops of the opposite shore.  What a delightful sensation, and oh that Java tastes so good.  Too bad you are in the office day-dreaming!  You’re planning a [...]

Cottage Dreams

What exactly is Cottage Dreams and why does At the Lake Cottage Rentals support them?

Cottage Dreams is a Cancer Recovery Initiative and registered charity that offers recent cancer patients and their families an opportunity to spend time at a donated cottage.  Cottage owners, whether or not they normally get involved in cottage rentals, offer time [...]

Family Day Vacations

When Family Day was announced as a new Statutory Holiday in Ontario, there was mixed emotion – ranging from – ‘it’s about time’, to ‘what can we do together as a family?’

Even if you don’t have a family of kids, it’s no reason not to go away and appreciate some quiet time with a loved [...]

Discovery

Yesterday I received an email from a family looking for an Ontario cottage rental in Muskoka.  Somewhere that they could spend some ‘one on one’ time with their 2 children and share with them what they had experienced as children at their family cottage.

Well the kids were in for a bit of a surprise – [...]

When to Book Your Cottage Rental

I am often asked, when should we book our Ontario cottage rental?

As soon as you know your vacation dates, you should start looking for the best location for your family to play and rest and relax.  Every cottage is unique and it can sometimes be a daunting process, but we understand how important your cottage [...]