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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Parry Sound, ON
  • Place, Shawanaga Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Harris Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Vowel Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office/Bedroom

1 Double Futon

Upstairs Bedroom NE

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom NW

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom SE

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom SW

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs East

Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs West

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Log and Timber Frame Retreat

A sauna, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available at this smoke-free cottage. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9584362
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

McDougall

Located in McDougall, this cottage is on the waterfront. Glenwood Marina and Ridge at Manitou are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Parry Sound, ON

What's nearby

  • Shawanaga Lake - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Harris Lake - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Vowel Lake - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Parry Sound Mall - 32 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Waubuno Beach - 36 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Parry Sound Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Scooby's Great Eats - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy French Fries - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Log and Timber Frame Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spectacular Log and Timber Frame Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Log and Timber Frame Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Log and Timber Frame Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Log and Timber Frame Retreat located?

This family-friendly McDougall cottage is located on the waterfront, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Shawanaga Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Harris Lake and Vowel Lake. Snake Lake and Lake Manitouwabing are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raj P.

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

Golf Trip

Amazing property, with all possible amenities available on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely stunning property and home, we had an amazing stay. The retreat had every amenity possible. Communication with the host was efficient and easy. Check in and check out were very simple. Would highly recommend and will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond H.

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

Grandma 100 year old get together

Let me say this property is definitely a piece of art. The view was spectacular. What you see in the ads are exactly how it looks like. We came with 8 seniors + 4 mid age. The master bedroom is on the first floor it was easily accessible by my 100 yr old. The kitchen was well equipped and big enough for food preparation. There is a charcoal and a propane grill side by side so feeding 12 people would not have issue. There are kayak, step boat, board games for entertainment. We brought our tv pad so the senior could watch some Asian news and drama. Yes no worries about the internet it is UNLIMITED. Being at a new big place like this, we had lots of questions i.e. where the AC switch, light, tv hdmi, games etc. Ralph responded very quickly and had a video call to walk thru with us where things are and what to expect. We had a memorable trip. Thanks to Ralph. Thumbs up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Thanks very much Raymond and I hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Phenomenal stay

Stunning home and property. Beautiful lake and trails. Ralph was welcoming and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

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

Spectacular northern retreat

We spent 5 wonderful days and 4 nights in this spectacular timber log retreat. It was the perfect place for our family to gather and relax! Everything outlined in the listing was accurate. We were awe struck with the interior design and the kitchen had everything we needed! The outdoor amenities also delivered!! We left feeling refreshed and with great Canadian family memories. Thank you to the owner Ralph who was an excellent host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Fantastic experience

We loved staying at the cabin. It is an amazing place and Ralph is a great host. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

CHRISTINA K.

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

PARADISE IN THE WOODS

THE BUILDING AND PROPERTY WAS SPECTACULAR A THOROUGH CLEANING OF THE OVEN AND COB WEBS IN THE CORNERS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE IF WE HAD SOAP AND SHAMPOO AS IN HIGHER TIER RESORTS
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Puneet S.

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

3-night stay

We could not have asked for a better cottage experience! The host Ralph and his stepfather Wolfgang are very friendly and responsive. The cottage itself is beautiful with great finishes, every space/room has been well thought out and there are so many activities to do. We thoroughly enjoyed the dock and water activities as well as the fire pit on site. The space is so serene and calming, it's a great escape. I would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilco T.

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

Family Day weekend

We spent our Family Day weekend at this spectacular log home - what place, what a setting! Coming with a large group (12) we had plenty of room and things to do. The property is so lending, whether we spent time outside on the lake trying our luck fishing or hiking or spending time inside cooking in a well stocked kithchen and admiring the view of the lake from inside. Our host was super responsive and accomodating. Highly recommended, its beautiful! cheers
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ralph Rossdeutscher

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We are from Cambridge and love northern life. Timber Dream is my happy place where I truly can enjoy family, friends and nature.

Why they chose this property

We were very fortunate to have found this location where we bought over 100 acres and we have complete privacy. Another bonus are the awesome neighbors we have and the relationship that we have developed with them over the years.

What makes this property unique

Being on almost an island but being able to drive to it is awesome along with the 111 acres around us. Just under 1 mile of lake frontage also makes the property unique. Then the home that we designed and built for our future retirement and family fun was a great joy and a true effort of love. We feel our cottage is large but very cosy and warm at the same time.

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