Treat your loved ones (and yourself) to the Maples Cottage
Luxury, 4 Seasons, 2 bedroom/2 bathroom, 1,000 sq ft cottage on Peaceful Lake
- Enjoy your own private:
- Wellness Spa - Hot Tub & Sauna
- Fireplace
- Jacuzzi bathtub
- Entertainment
- 42'' Plasma TV
- Home Theatre Surround Sound System
- Home Theatre Seating
- HD Satellite TV / radio / music - 450+ channels
- DVD player a few DVDs
- Board games
- Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Queen size bed (master bedroom) & Queen size and single bed in 2nd bedroom plus sofa bed in living room - maximum occupancy of seven (7)
- 2 bathrooms - 1 full bathroom with Jacuzzi tub & shower beside master bedroom; smaller bathroom with shower in wellness spa
- Kitchen & Laundry
- Fully equipped modern kitchen with appliances in stainless steel (including dishwasher)
- Laundry facilities - washer & dryer
- Year round comfort: Air conditioner, air purifier, ceiling fans, electric heaters & gas fireplace
- Enjoy the outdoors
- 5 sets of patio doors
- Ultra large front deck - almost 500 sq ft plus 2 smaller interconnected decks on the shadier back side - patio furniture & BarBQ (propane supplied)
- Your own fire pit (with firewood)
- 2 pairs of snowshoes (in winter)
- Don't miss the breathtaking sunsets over the lake
- Included at no extra charge:
- Bottled drinking water as many people consider safe water a key requirement
- Towels (bring your own beach towels), linens & bedding, kitchen & dining utensils, etc
- Easy access as all on one floor and ramp up to front door
- Parking right beside cottage
- Pet Friendly (October to May) (no extra charge)
- For full details see our Pets web page
- Use Common Resort Facilities & Amenities (no extra charge)
- Enjoy nature as only 6 cottages sharing 22 acres and 1,500 ft of water front on largely undeveloped lake between Bancroft & Barry's Bay on the quieter south-eastern side of Algonquin Park
- Swing set & large sandbox for the young ones - just across from The Maples
- High speed wireless Internet access (WI-FI)
- Fun & Sports at the lake (see Lake Fun & Sports page for more info)
- Kayaks, Canoes, Row boats, Pedal Boats - the kayaks are especially popular
- If you visit the island, please don't disturb the nest of the loons - it's along the shore
- Docks & Swimming Raft
- Water Trampoline & Aviva Water Toys (Saturn, Rock & SkyTotter)
- PFDs (Personal floatation devices - commonly known as life preservers - please bring your own for toddlers)
- Fishing - bass, lake trout and walleye (some big ones- see Fishing page for more info); kids have a lot of fun catching bass right from the docks
- No Hidden Extra Costs
- While at the resort the only possible standard extra cost is for long distance phone calls and to avoid these we suggest using a calling card or your mobile. ((Of course, in the cases of loss, damage or extra cleaning costs due to cottage or grounds being left excessively dirty, there can be an extra non-standard charge.))
What our customers have to say...
"I rented the Maples cottage the weekend of January 16, 17 & 18. I just wanted to write a quick email and say thanks. The cottage was amazing and the setting was absolutely beautiful. We will definitely come back. We all enjoyed it very much." January 2009
"All I have to say is "WOW". What a great vacation; this was the perfect place for some much needed R&R. Thank you for all the extra's. We loved the snowshoes. I was blown away by how spotless this place was. We will definitely be back." March 2008 >
"What an awesome spot. We had a wonderful time. The cottage is beautiful and all the extra little touches you provide are appreciated. The hot tub was a highlight, the fishing was amazing and we all loved kayaking, badminton, swimming, & tennis. We will be back for sure." July 2008
"First time at the Maples; but, third time at Blue Moon. Awesome as always. Had a terrific 4 days." May 2008
"Warm wonderful weekend - you have thought of every little bit of heaven. See you in Feb 08." Nov, 2007
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Enjoy the outdoors at the resort ...
We have an "all inclusive" pricing approach, so you do not pay extra for the use of any of the resort's facilities.
Use the provided canoes, row boats, cottage kayaks or, pedal boats for fishing (fishing equipment not provided) or exploring the lake and the island. Personal flotation devices (commonly called life jackets) are provided.
Or perhaps you might like relaxing in a double hammock, swimming from the rafts, jumping on the new Aviva water trampoline and playing on the other AVIVA water "toys", playing horseshoes, badminton, beach volleyball or tennis.
Enjoying star gazing - it is awesome without the light pollution from the cities.
Or come in the winter and enjoy cocooning, the winter wonderland, ice fishing or snowshoeing.
As you will have your own wellness spa (hot tub & sauna) you will not need the ones at the central spa; however, the central wellness spa also has an air hockey game which you might enjoy.
There is much to see and do in the area - for more information on this please our To Do and See web page. We highly recommend a visit to world famous 7,000 sq km Algonquin Park - great year round; with the best moose viewing in May and early June.
Much to see and do in the area year round...
Interested in activities such as horseback riding, ATVing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, spa treatments - we have arranged with local suppliers for discounts on these - see our partner discounts page for more info. There are many arts and crafts and handicrafts places in the area - 2 are even within walking distance.
Interested in walking or hiking - check out our Hiking/Walking Trails page.
Come in late September or early October and enjoy the wonderful fall colours and the studio tours - Bancroft and Madawaska Valley. Catch the Rally of the Tall Pines in November, the Celtic Festival in Maynooth in May, winter carnivals in February, Maynooth Loggers' Games (Labour Day weekend), Bancroft's RockHound Gemboree (August long weekend) or Wilno's Kashub (Polish) Day in early May.
We recommend a visit to nearby world famous Algonquin Park - the best time to see moose is in the spring; but, it is great at any time of the year.
Consider cocooning or quality time together in the quieter seasons at our much lower non high season rates. It is becoming very popular, so book early in order not to be disappointed.
The virtual tour was made in early 2006, so it is somewhat out of date; but, you may find it interesting.
Blue Moon Retreat (37343 for Shangri La, 37431 for the Chalet and 37369 for the other cottages) County Road 62, Purdy, Ontario, Canada;
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 282, Maynooth, K0L 2S0
Telephone: Toronto: (647) 722-3457; Ottawa: (613) 482-1544 ; Bancroft: (613) 332-6983 ; Toll Free: 1-800-659-9448
Web site: www.bluemoonretreat.info
email: info@bluemoonretreat.info
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