When we first arrived we were absolutely amazed at such unique beauty with 3000 feet mountains (we’ve seen higher, but not in the maritimes!), the pristine lakes and so many trees! It’s almost shocking at the lack of light and noise at night. Being from a city, It’s almost haunting, but beautiful, It’s really dark, if you are not used to this, it will grab your attention, At night waking up, I could not see a thing and I usually have pretty good night vision.

We rented the Fir cabin. $130 a night was the cheapest for a cabin to accommodate a family with the most privacy. It was high for us, but we splurged. At first, when went in the cabin, we were so pleased! Whoever cleans, clearly takes great pride in their work. It was spotless. In a log cabin, I expected to see cobwebs, moths here and there. Absolutely none! It is clear, they also dust the walls and windowsills. The floors, kitchen and bathroom look like they were refinished. They are well cared for. The living room and kitchen area were spacious and not cluttered at all. Nice long table in the center. Everything so clean. The cupboards and drawers were also all cleaned inside too.

However some things dear vacationer you should know. We were disappointed: 1. With no view 2. Location of the shower 3. The mice!!! Explained below.

1. Birch trees (I think the type) grew tall and blocked the view. Ash cabin above had a nice view as it is taller than the trees. There is however, a short walking trail connecting to the property that leads to Pine cabin. It winds along the lakes edge with a bench to sit and enjoy the view.

2. The drive way (or whatever it is) to get to the cabin is VERY VERY steep. They provide two parking spots for the Fir cabin at the top of the driveway behind Ash because it is a wash out. It’s has large uneven grooves, with rocks and basically ridden off. You would need a special vehicle to use it. I can’t imagine getting stuck in the mud there. ALSO you have to walk up this sort of driveway to get to your own private shower. The grooves are large and deep. If you have a bad back or hip, don’t rent this!!! Saying that, the cabin has a freshly redone sink and toilet inside the cabin, why no shower too? Not sure. The private shower/bathroom up the steep hill was once again was spotless BTW. The private bathroom was actually attached to Ash’s cabin. You have to walk on their deck to get to a door that opens to two bathrooms. One for Fir and one for Ash. So it’s private, but not until you get inside lol…Here they are eating their supper talking away with me walking onto their deck with their screened door the only thing separating us….as I open the door to my bathroom with my towel and such..lol… I would not want to rent Ash!! Perhaps one likes the chit chat and company with the neighbours , but I personally would find this way too close for comfort.

3. Mice Something is off with the mice and squirrel problem. It’s a real problem. I’m not exaggerating. It’s bad. One should expect to see an occasional rodent, but it was a BIG problem. At first we only saw one mouse. We expected this. They have signs indicating the bait traps and such, BUT as the days went on we had mice chewing every night above our heads, chittering and crunching. One of us tried sleeping on the floor due to family snoring only to have mice running along the floor. We could see all the holes where they recently chewed. We had them in the stove in the mornings eeking and chewing. We saw at-least 5 different mice by their markings. We also saw 2 squirrels coming in and out of holes. There are gaps everywhere. It needs more maintenance! Do they have a maintenance pest control??

BTW-The cabin does not lock even though they rent you a lock? Lol The two front doors are like bedroom doors that won’t fully lock.

The cabin and the walking trail is so amazing, but the mice and shower was a lot for the money. $130 seems high to have these inconveniences.