Approximately 1200 sq ft Winterized Cottage
4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom
Full Kitchen,
Washer/Dryer
BBQ
Satellite TV, Microsoft XBox
High Speed Internet
Read on for all of the details
What Do You Need To Bring/What is provided
You need to provide your food,
including condiments, and personal items, such as toothbrushes, shampoo,
and other toiletries. Please provide your own towels. You
can wash and dry them before packing them to go home. There is a
DVD player, CD/Tape Stereo and an XBOX so feel free to bring DVDs, CDs, Tapes, and
XBox games.
Bedding
is provided for the main beds (we supply bedding for the beds in the
four bedrooms, If you wish to use the couch, or any floor space as
a bed you will need to provide the bedding. We try to provide propane for the
BBQ, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet paper, hand soap, basic spices (salt
& pepper), dish soap, laundry soap but to guarantee that you have
some you may want to bring your own. Please bring your own shampoo
and bath soap.
While
there are no super centres on the island there are decent grocery
stores, and other types of stores in Mindemoya, and Gore Bay, both about 20 minutes from the property.
Inventory of major items - Eagle View Cottage
The cottage has most of the items that a typical home
would have, included here is not everything in the cottage but a list of
main items people have asked about. If there is something you must
have while at the cottage, that isn't on this list either bring it
yourself or call to see if it is at the cottage.
Outside:
1 patio set on the deck
A number of wooden Muskoka type chairs - as of May 24,
2005
20' dock
Canoe, with 2 paddles and at least 2 (adult) life jackets,
required safety equipment
BBQ, on deck, 2 propane tanks, BBQ brushes
Mosquito Catcher (the area is usually not bad for mosquito's and
this electronic/propane device helps to keep the population down of any
biting insect that is attracted to carbon dioxide). This device is
shared (moved) between the two cottages.
Fire Pit, fire wood
Inside:
Main Floor Bathroom
Shower/tub, toilet, sink, vanity
Blow dryer
Master Bedroom (main floor)
Large Closet,
Queen size bed, with bedding
2 night tables, bedside lamps, alarm clock
2nd Bedroom (main floor)
Closet, dresser
Twin bunk bed (2 single mattresses and bed), bedding
Reading light
3rd Bedroom
Closet, shelves, night table
Queen Bed, bedding
Futon Couch/Bed (double) - no bedding
4th Bedroom
Closet, shelves, night table
Double bed, bedding
Possibly a Futon Couch/Bed (double) - no
bedding - confirm that this is present if it is important to you.
Upstairs Bathroom
Shower, toilet, vanity
Kitchen
Large, water dispensing, ice cube dispensing fridge
Electric Stove/Oven, microwave
Dishwasher
Pots, pans (at least 2 frying pans), knives (decent quality standard
set, steak knives, carving knife, paring knife), forks, spoons, dishes, bowls, cups,
glasses for about 10 people+
Your typical Canadian kitchen with most supplies, veggie
peeler, potato masher, colanders, ice cream scoop, etc. If you
really want to make a specific meal and aren't sure whether something
will be in the kitchen you better bring your own. There is NOT a
pot big enough to boil lobsters - if you want to do this you better
bring your own lobsters or check with the island grocery stores to see
if they have any in stock :-)
Electric Fry Pan, toaster, tea kettle, coffee pot,
blender
Reverse Osmosis water (purified water) (1 faucet at
sink, fridge) in kitchen
Dining Room
Dining room table, with 8 chairs
High Chair (available in closet of main
level 2nd bedroom).
Laundry Area
Full size, washer, dryer, detergent
First aid kit
Broom, dust pan, garbage bin
Family Room
20" TV
Satellite dish (Bell Express Vu) - lots of stations,
sports, movies, news, other
Stereo (Tapes/CDs, Radio - limited radio stations on the
island - some country and a generic very mixed rock station, the
satellite dish plays music above channel 900)
High Speed Internet - both wireless,
and Ethernet connections. You are on your own for figuring out how
to connect. You should just be able to plug in the Ethernet Cable
or access the wireless connection and it should just work. If that
doesn't just work I won't be able to help you as it may be a problem
with your own computer. The Internet is provided as a bonus
service there will be no refunds if it doesn't work with your computer.
XBox (plays DVDs and video games) XBox games
Many DVDs (comedy, classics, suspense, dramas, Sci Fi,
fantasy, small but growing selection for children) A store about 15 minutes away also rents DVDs (for those
rainy days)
A few books (Sci Fi, Fantasy, suspense, etc),
Geocache locations for Manitoulin Island - this keeps
disappearing as people likely use the papers and they get misplaced.
There are a number of Geocache's on the island, some are located on
great hiking routes.
Cordless phone - number (705) 377-7773
Chess/Checkers, and various other games
Couch (large cresent shape)
Crawl Space under Cottage - no access
granted
the mechanics that keep the house going such as the
propane furnace and ultraviolet light for all water in cottage (ensures no
bacteria in water Even though the well water has tested potable every
time we've tested it we've added a purification system for peace of
mind).
If you
think something is missing from
the list feel free to ask about it. It may exist but we forgot to
add it to the list.
Eagle View, our 4 bedroom Manitoulin Island
Cottage, was originally called Cedar View.
However, the day I received the keys to the front door I saw a bald
eagle circling over top of the cottage. I ran to grab my camera
but the eagle soared away before I could get a picture. Then again
in October of 2005 my wife and I saw a bald eagle circling over the
cottage again. It again disappeared before we could get a camera.
We have now renamed the cottage Eagle View. We've also heard from
a neighbour that he has seen a female bald eagle nesting on the property
in the past. Hopefully you'll have a chance to see one of these
majestic creatures yourself if you stay at the cottage. We would
appreciate getting a photo of the bald eagle soaring over the property
if anyone manages to get one.
Please see the Rate page, and
Activities page for other common
questions.
| Manitoulin Island is the
largest fresh water island in the world. It is situated on
the northern edge of Lake Huron. Being part of the Niagara
Escarpment there are some spectacular hiking trails and scenic lookouts on the
island. |
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