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Meech Lake peaceful retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Chelsea, QC
  • Place, Camp Fortune
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Gatineau Park Visitor Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Nordik Spa-Nature
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ottawa, ON (YOW-Macdonald-Cartier Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Laundry room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Meech Lake peaceful retreat

Welcome to your rustic chic retreat! Awe-inspiring views and serenity will be yours at this Gatineau Park house on Meech Lake in Quebec, Canada; an easy 20 minute drive from downtown Ottawa.

The Space
This private house has two bedrooms, one loft and comfortably fits 5 guests. There are 1 king (Master Bedroom), 1 double (second bedroom) and one queen sofa bed (living room).
There is an ensuite bathroom with shower and bath and one additional half bathroom.
A dream kitchen is fully equipped and has a gas range with 2 ovens.
There are two fireplaces, one in the living room, another in the dining room. Firewood is included.
A washer/dryer is available in the adjacent laundry room.
Linens and towels are included.
The home has wireless-internet coverage, Satellite TV and local phone.

The surroundings
Located in the middle of the Gatineau Park, right on Meech lake, with a large and gorgeous boat house to chill out and prepare your BBQs.
The house is surrounded by miles of groomed paths for hiking, biking and cross country skiing. Two kayaks are at your disposal to fully enjoy the lake. The gentle slope and weed free beach is great for swimming, even for young kids. It is the best destination for sightseers during the Rhapsody Fall Colour Festival. In the winter, cross country skiers could not be happier here or a quick 5 minute drive will take you to Camp Fortune ski hill.

The Old Chelsea village has its unique and fun ambiance with shops, coffee places and many great restaurants like Les fougères, l’Orée du bois, Mamma Teresa and many more… La Cigale has the best homemade ice cream!
Le Nordic Spa is a must to relax and rejuvenate!
Golf courses and mini-putt are also really close-by; Dunnderosa and Larrimac are among those.
A short 20 minute drive will take you to Canada's Capital, museums, By-ward market, Rideau Canal and Parliament’s Hill to only name few...

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 304946, 2026-05-31

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chelsea

Located in Chelsea, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Rideau Canal and Mackenzie King Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nordik Spa-Nature and Skyline Ski Lift. Travelling with kids? Consider Dunn-d's Mini Golf and Paintball Fort Ouest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chelsea, QC

What's nearby

  • Parc Pee Wee Park - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Camp Fortune - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Skyline Ski Lift - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gatineau Park Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Nordik Spa-Nature - 12 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Ottawa Station - 27 min drive
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪La Cigale - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Meech Lake peaceful retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Meech Lake peaceful retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Meech Lake peaceful retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Meech Lake peaceful retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Meech Lake peaceful retreat located?

This family-friendly Chelsea holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Camp Fortune, Clifford Ski Lift and Meech Ski Lift. Skyline Ski Lift is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emilie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely getaway close to home. Stunning property, gorgeous lake. Will very likely be back!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning and well-equipped property

It was a very special part of our visit to Canada. Breathtaking location and beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fortunato

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, peaceful and relaxing. House is well-equipped. Excellent communication with the hostess, responded to messages promptly. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine p., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Skiing was fantastic this past weekend. Both down hill and cross country trails were perfect. The property was ideally located to town and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Relaxing

This was my second stay and it was as fabulous as the first. Great location, beautiful views, well appointed, spotless…I can go on and on. Just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Éric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Such a beautiful place. The house is much bigger than you would expect looking at the photos. The boat house house with the balcony by the lake is wonderful, we want to go back during fall to enjoy the view of the lake even more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

josee b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This property and the location exceeded our expectations. The property had everything we needed(kitchen supplies,bedding,etc.). The boathouse waterfront was perfect for relaxation, kayaking the lake, enjoying nature and enjoying meals outdoors. Would definitely return and highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

The property was very spacious and well maintained. Lots of extras including kitchen supplies and board games. Unfortunately, forest fire smoke limited outside activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick getaway

This was the perfect place to relax and recharge. A beautiful, comfortable home with every detail considered. Close enough to the city, but a world away. Enjoyed hiking Blanchet trail and the view of the lake from the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

The house is beautiful, very clean and well provisioned. We very much enjoyed our stay. The only downside was that there are about 40 stairs from the parking area to the front door, which was a bit tricky for my bad back and my daughter’s sore hip. So you should be in decent physical health for that. Otherwise it was a fabulous getaway, very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francoise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and exactly as advertised

This is a perfect lake retreat and a wonderful host. The home has everything that you need, and is immaculately clean but also very comfortable to relax, make a fire, put your feet up. Lots of different living spaces for everyone to have their little spot to relax. The only note for people who have limited mobility are the stairs to access the home are not suitable for anyone who isn't fully mobile. I would stay here again without a moment's hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Wow!

This was an amazing stay. Much better in person as the pictures don’t do it justice. Nancy does a fantastic job of thinking of the little extras to make your stay feel like home. If I could have given 6 stars, I would have. This lake is pristine and quiet. Best over the water patio and screened in porch on the lake with all the things you would need to stay there all day if you wanted. Stayed 5 nights in June and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tulip Festival

We came up for the tulip festival and wanted to experience the city of Ottawa but wanted to be away from city life for down time. This house was perfect for exactly that. With great proximity to Ottawa it was easy in and out. Once you arrive to the house it seems a world away. We did not here any sounds and rested well inside. The boat house area was wonderful. A visit to Old Chelsea is a must, with quaint shops and excellent food choices! Thank you for sharing this home with us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and dark

We stayed at this location for two nights. It is a very large somewhat impersonal house that has a lot of amenities in it. It is fully stocked to have a party for a large group. We found it to be very dark and not really inviting but very well maintained and comfortable. It faces north and is not touched by sun so it's probably very good for a hot summer day. The best feature was the boat house which was lovely and very comfortable and has a lot of equipment so I just kayaks and children's toys etc. Lots of room for barbecues and parties.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury in a beautiful setting, with an amazing boat-house /deck

The property in in Gatineau Park, on Meech Lake. The house itself is immaculate! The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you could need. Amid beautiful reclaimed wood decor, there was also a Huge Gas range. Dining room, living room and TV loft were excellent. Main bathroom features a stand-alone tub that even die-hard shower-ers would be inclined to use. The space was spotless on check-in. Now onto the star of the show - the boat house. A two story extravaganza with BBQ, lounges, shady areas on the top, with a beautiful screened in porch, with fridge and freezer at water level. Kayaks, floaties, life jackets all there. Dining on either level. Beautiful view and easy access onto the lake. The house is a bit of a climb up the stairs, but well worth it. A giant storm knocked out power in the middle of the night, but their backup generator kicked in automatically. The host was responsive and our stay was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Réal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

séjour tellement apprécié

quelle magnifique résidence avec son merveilleux espace sur l'eau. j'y ai passé 1 mois , j'y retournerais n'importe quand !!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lac Meech

We stayed at this beautiful home a few years back and returned again. Everything was just as nice. Meech Lake is very peaceful, mostly without motor boats and Gatineau is magical. Nancy's place is a wonderful as ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect summer getaway

The best lake cottage we've ever stayed in (on both sides of the Ocean)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway!

Nancy was an amazing host to deal with. She was very fast at replying to any questions and provided additional information when needed. The property and home are beautiful. You can tell a lot of though went into decisions regarding the place. The boathouse is an excellent option if you want to be at the water but want more shade or to be screened in. It felt as if it were a living room on the lake. The lake was very calm with a sandy bottom and walk in access. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice getaway. It was a very peaceful retreat from the city.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

adele g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful property and location was ideal.

Even though we lost power because of the storm, we have an amazing time and enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great weekend getaway

The home is gorgeous. The kitchen is very equipped. Two of us are seniors and the stairs leading from the road up to the house presented a small challenge but once in the home, the climb is well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Property

The pictures do not do this property justice. It's nicer than it appears from the photos. Nancy's attention to details and care of this property is very evident. A very relaxing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al O., Toronto Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and relaxing stay

This was a great home to fully relax and enjoy a change of scenery in a perfect location. Nancy is a great host, timely responses to all questions. Home is well setup for your stay. This was our second time at this property and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful setting

Great destination point to gather for our small reunion. Ample nooks and sitting areas to contrast the need between alone time versus social times. Dream kitchen to cook around and oh yeah, having direct access to the quiet waterfront was pretty spectacular too :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

rosemary m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meech Lake house

Stunningly stylish and beautiful house. Fantastic dock patio where we had dessert and enjoyed the view of the lake and surrounding woods with their coloured leaves. Kitchen and dishes are excellent quality-we cooked an excellent Thanksgiving dinner. We enjoyed the large and very comfortable house where we spent the week. Very comfortable, quiet and relaxing. We walked some of the Gatineau park trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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