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McGregor Bay Heritage Log Lodge Pet Friendly

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Property grounds
5 bedrooms, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
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NorthEastern Manitoulin and the Islands, ON

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

McGregor Bay Heritage Log Lodge Pet Friendly

Get back to nature for serenity and fun. Hike the many trails and mountains, rock climb secluded shorelines, pick wild blueberries and raspberries, or fish for bass, pike, muskie and rainbow trout. Photograph or paint your scenic surroundings. You will be staying ion Jumbo Island which is centrally located in McGregor Bay for trips around the bay or just relax on the docks or in the water.

Accommodation
The log cottage has the following sleeping accommodations, which can sleep 12. One queen size bed in the main bedroom and two bunk beds, one double bed, two single beds all in separate bedrooms. Additional beds in sun porch. The log building has lots of history where famous people have visited over the years. In its glory President Roosevelt visited in 1948. The Newmans were said to visit frequently as they were friends of the owners.

The kitchen has an electric stove, coffee maker, fridge, freezer and toaster. There is also a propane barbecue. Living room boasts a big rock fireplace which heats the building.. Water is pumped to the cottage by electric pump. There is a large electric hot water tank. The water is filtered but we do recommend boiling it or bringing bottled drinking water. The cottage is serviced by a large septic system and has normal indoor plumbing. The TV has a DVD player with 100's of movies for those rainy nights. There are games and playing cards. as well as Starlink Internet for a small fee.

There is a canoe and 5 kayaks supplied with the cottage. Remember to bring your fishing gear as fishing in the area is very good. Bass and pike are the most common fish caught locally. We provide basic cleaning materials and request you leave the cottage in a clean condition for the next renters. We request a $500 cleaning /security deposit which is refundable.

Additional Location Information
Mainland parking areas at Birch Island, Ontario, off Hwy. 6 between Espanola and Little Current. Property is located on Jumbo Island in McGregor Bay.

Property manager

Darwin Davey

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the building.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 500 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Killarney

Located in Killarney, this cottage is on the waterfront. Killarney Marina and Boogie Mountain 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 Killarney Provincial Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Restaurants

  • St Gabriel Lalemant Rc
  • Church Mouse Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is McGregor Bay Heritage Log Lodge Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at McGregor Bay Heritage Log Lodge Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McGregor Bay Heritage Log Lodge Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is McGregor Bay Heritage Log Lodge Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

katherine m., Toronto,Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
The perfect getaway for our family. Peaceful and relaxing - beautiful cottage and location
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy to return
Returning to McGregor Bay and this cottage in particular is always restorative and relaxing. It’s an old cottage with all the charm of a rustic getaway. The host is always quick to respond. I look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Million dollar view
This property is perfect for larger families. 5BR and 2 bath, full kitchen, nice family room and super front porch, perfect for dining, playing games or just relaxing and enjoying the view, dish washer, clothes washer and extra drink fridge!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Louise M B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location
Beautiful log cabin, very well stocked kitchen, great fishing; unfortunate lack of deep cleaning with resulting mice infestation. Could do with a clear out of broken furniture, out of date food, and an updated VRBO listing of what is really available (ie. equipped with wifi and useful winch to bring goods up from the dock but NO linens/blankets/towels, and only 3 adult life jackets).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd year in paradise
Our family enjoyed another amazing week at Darwin's cottage this August. We love the views, peace and quiet, privacy and opportunity to really immerse ourselves in nature. Wildlife this year was particularly plentiful including beaver, mink, a bobcat, porcupines and all kinds of birds and fish. We counted 69 species in all. We hope to be back again for our 4th year. Thanks for being a great host Darwin!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

katherine m., Toronto,Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Relaxing getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful island getaway
Lovely, quiet, remote island cottage with plenty of amenities; great host who responds quickly to questions or concerns.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn B., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Perfect spot on McGregor Bay. Gorgeous views, incredible scenery, fabulous paddling, great hiking (ok, a little bushwhacking!). Kayaks, canoe, paddleboard were all lots of fun. Rustic cottage, exactly as advertised — and the dishwasher was an excellent and much-appreciated luxury. We’ll be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Year on Jumbo Island
We had a wonderful vacation at Darwin's cottage for the 2nd year in a row! Our extended family of 7 had so much fun kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, sitting by the fire and generally just enjoying being in this special place. The view from the front of the cottage is truly spectacular! Wildlife was abundant! We saw deer, porcupine, beavers, bald eagles, mink and so many fish, birds, frogs and turtles. We felt immersed in nature and were so grateful for another wonderful week! Thank you Darwin! Tina, Sid, Alex, Anita, Simon, Julia and Nick
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing region.
We all enjoy this cottage in the heart of McGregor Bay. A part of Georgian Bay that is emblematic of the heart of Canada. It remains preciously unspoiled.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in McGregor Bay
This is a very unique and exceptional property—isolated, large, clean, well stocked and full of history and character in every corner of the wonderful cottage. Due to Covid the lake is unusually quiet (60%+ not able to make it to their cottages from the US). You rarely hear a boat or see anyone on the water. We kayaked, fished (lots of delicious bass to eat), hiked the island, sat on the large dock, swam and enjoyed a very peaceful getaway to an amazing place in the north (4.5 hours from midtown Toronto with one stop). We only had one rainy day and enjoyed the screened in porch for quiet time reading and drawing the local landscape. Everyone was super friendly and always ready to help or answer questions —thank you Darwin, Murray and your staff at Still Water (water taxi and boat rental). We saw a large snapping turtle, eagles, deer, mink, beavers, ducks, geese, birds, lots of fish everywhere —and no bears! We can’t wait to return next year and feel so grateful we were able to book our week in paradise this summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

natali f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Breathe taking views, wild nature, fun fishing , great host and cottage full of supplies. Definitely coming back . Thank you Darwin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage !!!
We all had great week vacation at this amazing place .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week on Jumbo Island
We rented Darwin’s cottage for a week in August and had a wonderful time. We were 6 family members ranging from 21 to 70 and everyone loved our week there. The highlights included kayaking, canoeing, swimming, the amazing view from the fire pit area, jumping off Fat Man’s Belly rock, the lovely screened in porch for meals and the fabulous fire place. Also Murray provided excellent service for transporting us by water taxi to and from the island. We loved it so much we have booked again for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

katherine m., Toronto,Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
End of Summer Vacation
Was a great experience we look forward to going back in the future. Wonderfully peaceful location and perfect family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and everything you’d want for a peaceful and memorable vacation
Darwin is a fabulous owner. Our second consecutive year renting the property...and we plan on going back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Family Vacation!
This was the best family vacation to date! Darwin was an absolute pleasure to deal with. He responded to all of my questions in a timely manner. Darwin’s cottage by far exceeding our expectations. The views are insanely gorgeous, the cottage was very clean, spacious, rustic, and also very gorgeous. There is tons of dock space and we spent all day everyday on the water. There’s 3 single man kayaks, one two man kayak, 3 canoes and a paddle board. My 7 and 5 year old learned how to kayak and paddle board and are now asking for that for their birthdays! There is also cliff jumping which was great! There is so much to do and see up there. It was sad leaving after a week; we definitely weren’t ready to leave. Thanks again for everything Darwin and sharing your piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frazer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing get away
What a special spot to get away from the rat race and refresh your batteries. Darwin was a fantastic host helping with any questions we had. We had a blast swimming, tubing, jumping of rocks, fishing and enjoying our morning coffee with a stunning view. We will be back

10/10 Excellent

James S., Burlington, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage in a wonderful area!
Really enjoyed our stay at Darwin’s place which is perfect to get away from everything and relax in an ideal location which provides comfort in one of nicest locations in Ontario. Darwin was a great host and we look forward to returning in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Romy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week in a cabin on a lake
My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful week in this special cabin in an incredibly beautiful corner of Ontario. We had a fantastic time - we loved the beautiful setting and the warmth hospitality of Darwin and his family. There were so many highlights it is hard to know where to start. We came away from our trip feeling so relaxed and grateful to live in such a beautiful country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A holiday to remember
Peace and isolation in beautiful surroundings. A charming old log cabin that is well kept and spacious. A gracious host. Hope to return someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tess P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away from it all
Very cool, remote, historic property. Well stocked kitchen. Wildlife galore. Beautiful views. Kayaks were great for exploring. Darwin was a great host.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful paradise
We had an amazing stay at Darwin’s cabin. The surrounding nature was gorgeous and there were countless options for exploring the nature and history within McGregor Bay. Part of the charm was the rustic (yet clean and beautiful) cabin. The views from the fire pit area and front porch are incredible. Darwin provides kayaks and canoes for exploring the area - we had a wonderful time. We enjoyed fishing, swimming, cliff jumping and exploring for hours every day. Star gazing at night was incredible. We had the best week. Thank you Darwin for sharing your place with us - we absolutely loved our time at your cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Had a great time at Darwin’s log cabin. A perfect blend of rustic craftsmenship and modern amenities. We really enjoyed all the water toys at the dock and beautiful views from the top deck. Darwin was great to deal with and answered all our questions promptly. Mike Molnar
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M., Austin TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Darwin's island is fantastic!
Darwin's cabin/island is absolutely beautiful! Our family (5 adults & 3 children) stayed for a week in July 2019. The kitchen, although a bit small, is well equipped. The 2 fridges are key; there was plenty of room for food and the deep freezer was great for keeping bags of ice (so they didn't take up room in the freezer). The only kitchen item Id recommend to bring with you is a can opener; Darwin's can opener has seen a few decades and is located in a tricky spot. Additionally, we did see ants on our first, full, day but after a quick clean up (and putting all our food in airtight containers or in the fridge) we didn't see them again. So, my advice to any future renters is to always keep every thing the fridge or airtight container. The beds were comfy and the bedrooms are good size. The twin beds can be used together to make king size beds or can be left separate. My recommendation for the bedrooms would be fans! It did get warm while we were visiting, and only 1 bedroom had a fan. We had every window in the house open and we were still a bit warm at night. (Side note-I've been coming up to the islands for 25 years and there have only been a handful of years where a fan would be necessary.) We did use the fireplace on the one day that it cooled down. My husband loves the sound and smell of a cracking fire. It worked well and was such a wonderful touch to our rainy day. The screened in porch was beautiful and where we spent most of our time. We did bring a few games with us but Darwin has many games, and a few decks of cards, at the cabin already. Overall, the cabin is well equipped and the surroundings are breathtaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019