Title: The Beacon - Lakefront Log Home for Families, a quiet summer or winter paradise! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113552858&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # The Beacon - Lakefront Log Home for Families, a quiet summer or winter paradise! Beachfront chalet for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for The Beacon - Lakefront Log Home for Families, a quiet summer or winter paradise! ![Exterior - The Beacon - Lakefront Log Home for Families, a quiet summer or winter paradise! 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(Quyon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113560000/113552900/113552858/473d4b21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At The Beacon - Lakefront Log Home for Families, a quiet summer or winter paradise!, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this chalet is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms2000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Beacon - Lakefront Log Home for Families, a quiet summer or winter paradise! The Beacon is a charming waterfront log home ideal for vacationing with family and friends, or remote work. Surrounded by nature, this family-friendly retreat offers stunning views of Pontiac Bay from a large private deck. Enjoy activities like swimming, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and stargazing. Relax by the wood-burning stove, play games or detox in the cedar sauna. Kids will love the treehouse and swim dock, while winter offers snowshoeing and skating. It’s the perfect family getaway! The space: We're offering our family cottage (aka "The Beacon") for rent. The Beacon is a waterfront log house that's fully equipped to comfortably host up to 8 guests so it's perfect for 2 families or a group of friends who want a magical place to recharge, relax, reunite or work remotely. Surrounded by nature, this family-friendly log home provides a quiet getaway from city bustle, yet only 1hr from Ottawa. Enjoy deep breaths of fresh air and stunning views of Pontiac Bay from the large private deck. Relish quality time swimming, fishing, hiking, star-gazing, canoeing, or kayaking. Relax on the private beach, watch for wildlife, read by the woodburning stove, detox in the cedar sauna and roast marshmallows over a roaring campfire. During the winter enjoy snowshoeing or skating! Kids will enjoy the treehouse with slide, monkey bars, floating dock, sandy beach, green lawn space for soccer and games, and a variety of childrens’ books. As my son says, "this place is a slice of heaven". The cottage has 4 bedrooms (5 beds) + den (pullout couch) with beautiful wood details and rustic charm. Every room boasts views of the bay and surrounding forests, with either a queen or twin beds. There are bathrooms on each level, with each having a tub/shower unit, towels, beach towels and a hair dryer. The den has a dedicated work space, strong WIFI, flat screen TV and DVD player (or can connect to a laptop or streaming device), views of the bay, plus a double pull-out sofa bed. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and baking. Contains stove/oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, filtered drinking water, blender, mixmaster, tea kettle and other appliances. There is a propane BBQ and charcoal BBQ on the deck, plus a second fridge downstairs. The living room features a cozy wood burning stove with complementary firewood, sofa, reading chair, and 2 loveseats. Outside you’ll find a large deck and Lawn, with table and chairs seating 8, large picnic table (seats 8pp), large shade umbrella, two lounge chairs and additional deck chairs. Outdoor cooking sink near the propane BBQ area. Other things to note: \- We ask that you only use ‘reef safe’ sunscreens to help protect the health of the ecosystem. \- Please let us know in advance if you require access to the Tesla level 2 EV charger. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Composting - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Electric car charging station - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95240000/95235100/95235055/3d27c4cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage / Lake House - New - Beautiful views - Clean and comfortable Val-des-Monts - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=95235055&PinnedHotelID=95235055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95610000/95606900/95606814/802461fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Paradise on Private Point Val Des Monts - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=95606814&PinnedHotelID=95606814&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106050000/106042900/106042887/8d01952e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside cabin w hot tub & sauna Val-des-Monts - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=106042887&PinnedHotelID=106042887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60870000/60861000/60860912/5f2b6592.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot Tub open all year! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 319463, 2026-08-22 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Pontiac, this chalet is in a rural area and on the beach. Gillies Grove and House National Historic Site and Almonte Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hydro Park and White Lake. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Beacon - Lakefront Log Home for Families, a quiet summer or winter paradise! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Anne V. Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A beautiful cottage. Everything we needed for a fall retreat. So comfortable and luxurious. The view of the Ottawa river and the evening sky were just fantastic. We enjoyed access to a beautiful cottage trail and the peace and quiet. We love this place and are planning our return. Many thanks to the host. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8e820af5-75ad-4fcf-bd1f-9e03355ac8d7-1762728964786.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mary Anne V. 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