THE SPACE & PROPERTY
Affectionately named after the small, rural village where she was built, Auburn cabin sits surrounded by tall oak, maple and cedar trees, perched above a quiet lake. A short stroll down a meandering pathway leads you to your private dock in a secluded part of the bay. Enjoy evening sunsets and campfires under the stars. Swim, fish or explore the extensive network of trails in parks and conservation areas in the surrounding area. Auburn cabin offers a clean, minimalist, rustic and open-concept design with lots of windows and light to bring the natural beauty of the outside in.

LOCATION
This Cabinscape is located in the heart of the Land O’ Lakes Region in Central Frontenac, Ontario, an area known for its rugged Canadian Shield terrain, rolling hills, winding roads, pristine lakes, and outdoor adventure activities. A short 10-minute drive to the quaint village of Sharbot Lake is where you’ll find anything you might need: groceries, LCBO, Beer Store, cafe, mini golf, restaurants, a public beach, Saturday farmers’ markets, local events, concerts and activities. If you’re up for the exercise and adventure, you can also hike or cycle to town via the K & P Trail.

GETTING AROUND
Conveniently located just over an hour from Kingston, 1.5 from Ottawa and 3 from Toronto.
*Parking is available for up to 3 cars

FEATURES OVERVIEW
Our cabin is completely OFF-GRID. (Don’t let this scare you). The cabin is modernized and solar powered with the following amenities and features in the Fall, Summer and Spring:
• Drive-in Access until snow falls (Winter hike-in Access)
• 4-burner gas stovetop
• Fridge and freezer
• Indoor shower (Running water is shut-off November – Spring Melt/May 1st)
• Indoor composting toilet
• Kitchen accessories and essentials
• Propane BBQ
• Drinkable and running water (Running water is shut-off November – Spring Melt/May 1st)
• Indoor/outdoor bar
• Outdoor shower
• West-facing lakefront view
• Private lakeside dock
• Cabin and lakeside fire pits
• Canoe, paddles and life jackets
• Board games, cards and puzzles

THINGS TO DO 
• Swim, canoe, fish
• Hike or Bike the K&P Trail
• Visit Sharbot Lake Provincial Park for rugged hiking (11 minute drive)
• Visit historic Perth village (36 minute drive)

THINGS TO BRING
• Sheets, pillow cases and towels. (Each bed comes with a clean fitted sheet, two pillows and a comforter.) You are welcome to bring extra blankets or sleeping bags.
• Firewood (you can also collect deadwood on the property)
• Appropriate clothes, layers, and bug repellant

* Note: Our lake is a relatively shallow lake with a muddy bottom. (Wear swim shoes if mud makes you feel icky.) For deeper swimming, paddle out to our swimming dock!

PLEASE BE AWARE…

WIFI/CELL SERVICE
There is NO WIFI access at the cabins. There is good, reliable cell reception for Rogers and Bell customers at the cabin.

DOGS
You are more than welcome to bring along your pup. 1 dog per booking is permitted. You will need to add your dog as an “additional guest” when booking. Additional guest/pet fee is $25/per night.

ADDITIONAL GUESTS
Auburn cabin can accommodate up to 4 guests. The daily rate includes 2 guests. Additional guest fee is $25/per night.

BRINGING CHILDREN?
Children 12 and under are FREE. Do not bother checking off your child(ren) as additional guests when booking. Please just let us know in your notes.

The cabin can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests, plus 1 dog.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests will have full access to the cabin and surrounding property. Entry is by lock-box and key. Note: Check in time is 4 pm. Check-out is 12 pm.

GUEST INTERACTION
We are always a phone call or text away for any questions or assistance. Our wonderful on-call property manager lives nearby and can be available on-site if need be.

HOUSE RULES
No smoking
No parties or events
May not be suitable for children (2-12 years)
May not be suitable for infants (under 2 years)
Pets allowed

ADDITIONAL RULES

ENERGY CONSUMPTION:
As an off-grid, solar powered cabin, energy conservation is key. Please turn off lights when not in use, especially when you are outside of the cabin. Drawing too much energy may cause you to lose power, so please be mindful of your consumption. There is a back-up generator if needed.

NOISE LEVELS:
Please keep your evening noise levels to within reason. There are only a few other cottages on the lake (most are far off and hidden out of eyesight or closed for the winter). But noise carries over water. Help us to promote a quiet and tranquil setting for everyone.

GARBAGE:
All garbage and recycling must be packed up and taken home on your departure. There is a local dump that you can stop at on your way home.

CHILDREN:
Every family is different. Some might feel the step-ladders, compact living space and rugged outdoor terrain less than ideal for young children. Others might be game for an adventure! We leave it up to you to decide what’s best for your family.

PETS:
You are more than welcome to bring along your dogs. We ask that you please keep them off the beds and couch cushions. Due to common allergies, cats must be kept at home.

ALTERNATIVE TRANSIT: 
Bike K&P Trail/Trans Canada Trail: Need the perfect base camp along your trek? Hop off the trail and take some time out. Our tiny cabin in the woods is sure to relax and recharge you for your journey ahead.

PUBLIC TRANSIT:
Greyhound Canada runs a daily stop to Sharbot Lake from Toronto and Ottawa. Contact us to coordinate a car service to your cabin or opt to cycle instead.

Cancellation Policy

THE SPACE & PROPERTY

Named after our favourite Canadian kids’ TV show in the 90’s: Fred Penner’s Place, this cheery and vibrant wilderness retreat is located in South Frontenac, Ontario, on the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. The cabin overlooks a small paddling lake that offers expansive east-facing views. Watch the sunrise as you enjoy your morning coffee off your private deck. Afterward, pack your lunch and head to the lake. A short stroll down a gently sloping pathway will lead you to a shared dock and shady picnic area. Swim, fish, canoe, kayak or stand up paddle-board on-site, or get out and explore Frontenac Provincial Park‘s extensive canoe routes and hiking trails. All your paddling needs can be serviced on-site by Frontenac Outfitters Canoe & Kayak Centre who operate on the main road and are the owners of this beautiful and rugged property.

LOCATION
A short 10-minute drive to the little village of Sydenham is where you’ll find anything you might need: bank, groceries, gas, LCBO, Beer Store, organic fine dining, pharmacy, delicious brunch, and Canada’s oldest general store w/ local crafts, treats, etc.

GETTING AROUND
Conveniently located 30-minutes from Kingston, 2 hours from Ottawa and 3 hours from Toronto.
*Parking is available for up to two cars

FEATURES OVERVIEW
Our cabin is completely OFF-GRID. (Don’t let this scare you). The cabin is modernized and solar powered with the following amenities and features in the Fall, Summer and Spring:

• Drive-in Access until snow falls (Winter hike-in Access)
• 4-burner gas stovetop
• Fridge and freezer
• Indoor shower (Running water is shut-off November – Spring Melt/May 1st)
• Indoor composting toilet
• Kitchen accessories and essentials
• Propane BBQ
• Drinkable and running water (Running water is shut-off November – Spring Melt/May 1st)
• Indoor/outdoor bar
• Outdoor shower
• East-facing lakefront view
• Lakeside dock and picnic area
• Cabin and lakeside fire pits
• Canoe/Kayak/SUP rentals on site
• Board games, cards and puzzles
• 1 queen bed (ground floor) / 1 twin bed (bunk)
• Queen bed converts to c-shaped couch

THINGS TO DO
• Lounge, relax, unplug, unwind, enjoy doing nothing
• Swim or fish
• Canoe, Kayak or SUP (Daily rentals are available on-site at Frontenac Outfitters).
• Visit Frontenac Provincial Park for over 100 km of looped hiking trails and canoe routes through 22 pristine lakes (4 minute drive to park entrance)
• Take a day trip to the historic city of Kingston, Ontario for quality restaurants, museums, tours, theatre, etc. (30 minute drive)

THINGS TO BRING
• Sheets, pillow cases and towels. (Each bed comes with a clean fitted sheet, pillows and a comforter.) You are welcome to bring your own blankets or sleeping bags.
• Firewood (you can also collect deadwood on the property)
• Appropriate clothes, layers, and bug repellant

PLEASE BE AWARE…

SHARED SPACES
Our lake, picnic and dock-area is a shared space between our guests, the owners and customers of Frontenac Outfitters. There is a separate launching dock around the lake (out of sight) where their paddling customers launch from. On the lake you may encounter their customers test-paddling their boats or enjoying a kayak or canoe lesson. Don’t be shy… get out on the water and have some fun too! Or sign-up for a lesson yourself.

CAMPSITES
There are four small, private campsites that the Canoe & Kayak Centre operate on the property. These campsites are out of sight from Penner cabin (about 200-300 metres behind the cabin). These are NOT public campsites. These campsites are sometimes used by their customers who are travelling a long distance to take a workshop or purchase a boat. They are not used on a regular basis. We ask that our guests please respect the privacy of these guests while also respecting that our dock and picnic area is a shared space and may be used by these guests occasionally.

NOTE: If you are looking for a completely private cabin experience, please consider booking our Mason or Auburn cabins.

WIFI/CELL SERVICE
There is NO WIFI access at the cabin, but WIFI can be accessed from Frontenac Outfitters near the main road. There is good, reliable cell reception for Rogers customers at the cabin. Unfortunately, there is NO cell reception for Bell customers but reception can be accessed 2-minutes down the road (by car).

DOGS
You are more than welcome to bring along your pup. 1 dog per booking is permitted. You will need to add your dog as an “additional guest” when booking. Additional guest/pet fee is $25/per night.

ADDITIONAL GUESTS
Penner cabin can accommodate up to 3 guests. The daily rate includes 2 guests. Additional guest fee is $25/per night.

BRINGING CHILDREN?
Children 12 and under are FREE. Do not bother checking off your child(ren) as additional guests when booking. Please just let us know in your notes.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests will have full access to the cabin and surrounding property. Entry is by lock-box and key. Note: Check in time is 3 pm. Check-out is 11 am.

GUEST INTERACTION
We are always a phone call or text away for any questions or assistance. Our wonderful on-call property managers are the owners of the Frontenac Canoe & Kayak Centre. They live on the main road and can be made available if need be.

HOUSE RULES
No smoking
No parties or events
Pets allowed

ADDITIONAL RULES

ENERGY CONSUMPTION:
As an off-grid, solar powered cabin, energy conservation is key. Please turn off lights when not in use, especially when you are outside of the cabin. Drawing too much energy may cause you to lose power, so please be mindful of your consumption. There is a back-up generator if needed.

NOISE LEVELS:
Please keep your evening noise levels to within reason. Help us to promote a quiet and tranquil setting for everyone.

GARBAGE:
All garbage and recycling must be packed up and taken home on your departure.

PETS:
You are more than welcome to bring along your dogs. We ask that you please keep them off the bed. Due to common allergies, cats must be kept at home.

Cancellation Policy

THE SPACE & PROPERTY

Named after the late, great Canadian naturalist and canoeing icon, Bill Mason, Mason cabin resides on 576 pristine acres in the Frontenac Spur of the Canadian Shield, where it sits humbly overlooking a secluded lake with expansive wilderness views. Hike along the extensive trails the property has to offer and meander through a mixture of forest, meadows, beaver ponds, and wetlands. Designed especially for two adults (or small families), Mason cabin offers a cozy, clean, minimalist, rustic and open-concept design with panoramic windows to bring the natural beauty of this unique, rugged property inside.

LOCATION
This Cabinscape is located in the heart of the Land O’ Lakes Region in Central Frontenac, Ontario, an area known for its rugged Canadian Shield terrain, rolling hills, winding roads, pristine lakes, and outdoor adventure activities. A 21-minute drive to the LCBO, Beer Store, and gas station. A 26-minute drive to the quaint village of Sharbot Lake is where you’ll find groceries, a cafe, restaurants, a public beach, local events, concerts and activities.

GETTING AROUND
Conveniently located just over an hour from Kingston, 1.5 from Ottawa and 3 from Toronto.
*Parking is available for up to two cars

FEATURES OVERVIEW
Our cabin is completely OFF-GRID. (Don’t let this scare you). The cabin is modernized and solar powered with the following amenities and features in the Fall, Summer and Spring:

• Drive-in Access along our rugged pathway or short 5-minute walk from your car (Winter hike-in Access)
• Fully Insulated / Heated via Propane and thermostat
• 4-burner gas stovetop
• Fridge and freezer
• Indoor shower (Running water is shut-off November – Spring Mel/May 1stt)
• Indoor composting toilet
• Drinkable and running water (Running water is shut-off November – Spring Melt/May 1st)
• Kitchen accessories and essentials
• Indoor/outdoor bar
• Outdoor shower
• Fire pit
• West-facing lakefront view
• Board games, cards and puzzles
• Canoe, paddles and lifejackets
• Lakeside dock and Swimming dock
• 1 queen bed (ground floor)

THINGS TO DO
• Lounge, relax, unplug, unwind, enjoy doing nothing
• Hike over 10km of trails on site
• Swim, canoe, fish (Note: Our cabin is located in a wild part of the lake. For clear, deep swimming, take out our canoe to our nearby swimming dock)
• Visit Sharbot Lake village (26 minute drive)
• Visit historic Perth village (50 minute drive)

THINGS TO BRING
• Sheets, pillow cases and towels. (Each bed comes with a clean fitted sheet, two pillows and a comforter.) You are welcome to bring your own blankets or sleeping bags.
• Firewood (you can also collect deadwood on the property)
• Appropriate clothes, layers, and bug repellant

BE AWARE
• We share our 576 pristine acres with the good folks at the Sumac Centre (a family-owned lodge) and their friendly golden lab Maya. The lodge is located down the lake and out of view from our cabin, giving you ample privacy and seclusion. However, all trails on the property are shared between our cabin and the lodge. Please be respectful of our neighbours and their guests. We have a mutual agreement to give each other as much privacy as possible.
• Our pathway to the cabin is on a rugged, meandering terrain through the forest. It can get rutty depending on weather conditions (especially after heavy rainfall in Spring). We will always update our guests on driving conditions in advance of arrival. If the pathway is not driveable, it’s only a short 5-minute hike from your car.

WIFI/CELL SERVICE
There is NO WIFI access at the cabin. There is good, reliable cell reception for Rogers and Bell customers at the cabin.

DOGS
You are more than welcome to bring along your pup. 1 dog per booking is permitted. You will need to add your dog as an “additional guest” when booking. Additional guest/pet fee is $25/per night.

ADDITIONAL GUESTS
Mason cabin can accommodate up to 2 guests. The daily rate includes 2 guests. Additional guest fee is $25/per night.

BRINGING A CHILD?
The cabin comes equipped with an extra toddler bed. Do not bother checking off your toddler (or baby) as an additional guest when booking. Please just let us know in your notes.

The cabin can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults, 1 toddler or baby, plus 1 dog.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests will have full access to the cabin and surrounding property. Entry is by lock-box and key. Note: Check in time is 3 pm. Check-out is 11 am.

GUEST INTERACTION
We are always a phone call or text away for any questions or assistance. Our wonderful on-call property manager lives nearby and can be available on-site if need be.

HOUSE RULES
No smoking
No parties or events
Pets allowed

ADDITIONAL RULES

ENERGY CONSUMPTION:
As an off-grid, solar powered cabin, energy conservation is key. Please turn off lights when not in use, especially when you are outside of the cabin. Drawing too much energy may cause you to lose power, so please be mindful of your consumption. There is a back-up generator if needed.

NOISE LEVELS:
Please keep your evening noise levels to within reason. We share our 576-acre property with a neighbouring lodge (located down the lake and out of eyesight). But noise carries over water. Help us to promote a quiet and tranquil setting for everyone.

GARBAGE:
All garbage and recycling must be packed up and taken home on your departure. There is a local dump that you can stop at on your way home.

PETS:
You are more than welcome to bring along your dogs. We ask that you please keep them off the bed. Due to common allergies, cats must be kept at home.

Cancellation Policy

THE SPACE & PROPERTY

Named after the iconic Canadian folk songstress, Joni Mitchell, this intimate wilderness retreat provides a quiet place to escape amongst 77 wooded acres in the hills of Pakenham, a historic rural community on the edge of the Ottawa Valley. The cabin sits between a high valley ridge and a quiet forest, perched above a meandering bubbling brook offering a tranquil atmosphere sure to recharge and refocus you.

Explore the leisure trails this unique property has to offer through rolling hills, maple groves, creeks and natural artesian springs. Spend a day exploring the more expansive hiking trails in the area and the historic villages of Mississippi Mills nestled along the Mississippi River.

For the craft beer enthusiasts… visit Cartwright Springs Brewery on the main road of our property for a personal tour of their operation and for samples of their delicious artisan spring beers and maple porters.

Joni cabin offers a clean, minimalist, rustic and open-concept design with modern amenities and lots of windows and light to bring the natural beauty of the outside in.

LOCATION
The cabin is located a quick 6-minute drive to the rural village of Pakenham on the Mississippi River. Stop into town for a picnic by the beach or by the boiling rapids at the historic Five Span Bridge. You’ll find all your provisions here in town like groceries, LCBO, lunch, dinner, ice cream from Scoops and fudge from Penny’s Fudge Factory.

GETTING AROUND
Located 45-minutes west of Ottawa, 2.50 hours from Montreal, 4.15 hours from Toronto.

FEATURES OVERVIEW

Our cabin is completely OFF-GRID. (Don’t let this scare you). The cabin is modernized and solar powered with the following amenities and features in the Fall, Summer and Spring:
• Drive-in Access until snow falls (Winter hike-in access)
• 2-burner gas stovetop
• Mini fridge and freezer
• Indoor composting toilet
• Outdoor shower (Running water is shut-off from November to Spring Melt/May 1st)
• Kitchen accessories and essentials
• Propane BBQ
• Drinkable and running water (Running water is shut-off from November to Spring Melt/May 1st)
• Indoor/outdoor bar
• Creekside fire pit
• Board games, cards and puzzles
• 1 queen bed (ground floor) / 1 twin bed (bunk)
• Queen bed converts to c-shaped couch

THINGS TO DO

• Lounge, relax, unplug, unwind, enjoy doing nothing
• Hike the trails on the property
• Visit Cartwright Springs Brewery for a personal tour, samples, and beers for purchase
• Canoe the Mississippi River (launch from Pakenham) (6-minute drive)
• Visit High Lonesome Trail Reserve (7-minute drive)
• Visit Blakeney Rapids for a refreshing dip in the Mississippi or hike river as it narrows into rapids (14-minute drive)
• Visit the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area for hiking trails and museum (19-minute drive)
• Explore the village of Almonte, an historic and picturesque mill town along the Mississippi with quaint shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants and festivals (20-minute drive)

THINGS TO BRING
• Sheets, pillow cases and towels. (Each bed comes with a clean fitted sheet, pillows and a comforter.) You are welcome to bring your own blankets or sleeping bags.
• Firewood (you can also collect deadwood on the property)
• Appropriate clothes, layers, and bug repellant

PLEASE BE AWARE…

SHARED TRAILS
Our hiking trails are shared between our guests and the owners/customers of Cartwright Springs Brewery who may be touring the brewery. Don’t be alarmed if you encounter other people on the hiking trails.

OUTDOOR SHOWER
This cabin does not have an indoor shower. Enjoy showering in our refreshingly clean artesian spring-fed outdoor shower at the side of the cabin. The shower is equipped with hot water.

WIFI/CELL SERVICE
There is NO WIFI access at the cabin. But there is good, reliable cell reception for Rogers and Bell customers.

DOGS
You are more than welcome to bring along your pup. 1 dog per booking is permitted. You will need to add your dog as an “additional guest” when booking. Additional guest/pet fee is $25/per night.

ADDITIONAL GUESTS
Joni cabin can accommodate up to 3 guests. The daily rate includes 2 guests. Additional guest fee is $25/per night.

BRINGING CHILDREN?
Children 12 and under are FREE. Do not bother checking off your child(ren) as additional guests when booking. Please just let us know in your notes.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests will have full access to the cabin and surrounding property. Entry is by lock-box and key. Note: Check in time is 3 pm. Check-out is 11 am.

GUEST INTERACTION
Interaction with guests
We are always a phone call or text away for any questions or assistance. Our trusty on-call property, Andre, is the owner of Cartwright Springs Brewery. He lives nearby and can be made available if need be.

HOUSE RULES
No smoking
No parties or events
Pets allowed

ADDITIONAL RULES

ENERGY CONSUMPTION:
As an off-grid, solar powered cabin, energy conservation is key. Please turn off lights when not in use, especially when you are outside of the cabin. Drawing too much energy may cause you to lose power, so please be mindful of your consumption. There is a back-up generator if needed.

NOISE LEVELS:
Please keep your evening noise levels to within reason. Help us to promote a quiet and tranquil setting for everyone.

GARBAGE:
All garbage and recycling must be packed up and taken home on your departure.

PETS:
You are more than welcome to bring along your dogs. We ask that you please keep them off the bed. Due to common allergies, cats must be kept at home.

Cancellation Policy

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GENERAL STATEMENT
Cabinscape Cabins are off-grid, solar-powered and ecologically sound tiny cabins on wheels. Cabins are located in private, secluded and backcountry environments. All cabins come equipped with back-up generators for additional power when solar energy is limited. Guests are responsible for their own safety and are expected to have basic wilderness skills. Guests should feel comfortable operating a generator (if needed). A House Manual is provided in each cabin with detailed instructions on cabin systems. Cabincape is not liable for bodily injury (including death) or damage to personal property due to exposure to inclement weather or rugged settings.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations or changes to your booking must be made via email. There is a cancellation charge corresponding to the number of days your cancellation is made, prior to the day of your expected arrival:

At least 14 days prior to check-in = Majority Refund (90% of the total booking amount)

8-14 days prior to check-in = Partial Refund (50% of the total booking amount)

7 or less days prior to check-in = No Refund

A change to your booking dates is considered a new booking and will be subject to the standard cancellation policy above.

USE
Guests agree to use the Property for personal vacation use only. There shall be no camping, tenting or other auxiliary accommodation on the Property without prior written authorization. No person under the age of nineteen (19) years is allowed on the Property unless such person is accompanied by a parent or guardian.

IDENTITY OF GUESTS
The number of persons present (including adults and children) overnight or during the day shall not exceed the maximum number indicated on your booking. If a guest violates this provision, they will be deemed to have committed a breach of this Agreement and may be asked to vacate the Property (without refund) or charged an Additional Guest Fee of $25/per day.

PETS
Guests are welcome to bring 1 dog per booking. Dogs must be indicated on the original booking and guests will be charged a pet fee of $25/per night. Bringing a pet on the property without prior authorization and payment is considered a breach of this Agreement and guests may be asked to vacate the Property (without refund) or charged a Pet Fee of $25/per day. Guests must bring extra blankets (or a dog bed) for their dog to sleep on. Dogs are not allowed on our bedding and couch cushions. All litter must be cleaned up immediately and taken home upon departure. Guests are liable for their dog and responsible for their dog’s safety in the woods. All guests must be aware that dogs may have occupied the cabin previous to their own stay. Cabisncape takes no responsibility for conditions arising from allergies at any cabin. Pets other than dogs are not permitted in the cabins.

CLEANING
Cabins are thoroughly cleaned before each arrival. Guests agree to clean the Cabin prior to their departure, remove their own garbage and recycling and generally leave the Property in the same state of cleanliness and general order in which it was found.

SMOKING
Smoking is prohibited inside the cabin. Guests must clean up all cigarette butts from the Property and responsibly dispose of them in the garbage.

CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations or changes to your booking must be made via email. There is a cancellation charge corresponding to the number of days your cancellation is made, prior to the day of your expected arrival:

At least 14 days prior to check-in = Full Refund (100% of the total booking amount)

8-14 days prior to check-in = Partial Refund (50% of the total booking amount)

7 or less days prior to check-in = No Refund

A change to your booking dates is considered a new booking and will be subject to the standard cancellation policy above.

LIABILITY
In making your booking with Cabincsape, you take full responsibility for the safety and health of any guest you bring to the cabin. Cabinscape shall not be liable for any accident, medical incident or any direct or indirect damages caused to the cabin as consequence of use. This includes damages, insurance, loss due to fire, theft, and misconduct.