 The ultimate for family holidays, retreats with friends, or romantic getaways in the woods! - 1/30  Treat yourself to the largest spa in North America, just 7 minutes away! - 2/30  The ultimate for family holidays, retreats with friends, or romantic getaways in the woods! - 3/30  The winter wonderland at the Lazy Cabin - 4/30  Welcome to the cabin! - 5/30  Fireplace + pebble and slate mosaic from the front loft, looking down into the living room. - 6/30  With the right conditions, you can skate for kilometers on the Gatineau river from our waterfront - 7/30  The fieldstone fireplace, skylights, and high-efficiency woodstove. - 9/30  Private dock on Gatineau River with kayaks, canoe, swimming, fishing, & basking - 10/30  International art from around the world - 11/30  These guests landed a fish within ten minutes of their arrival at the lazy cabin! - 12/30  Dock jumping at the lazy cabin waterfront! - 13/30  Kayaking adventures in the bay in the Gatineau River, just off the cabin's dock. - 14/30  Fine friends and beverages by the riverside. - 15/30  Kids and adults love hanging out on the PARTY RAFT, which can accommodate several adults. - 16/30  Three can sleep under the stars in the magical Stingray Tree Tent - 17/30  Lounge by the Gatineau River in our awesome 6-person hammock, or one of our other tree hammocks! - 18/30  Pile all your friends or family onto the massive waterfront hammock for laughs and good times. - 19/30  Sunset on the dock - 20/30  The fireplace and handcrafted slate and pebble floor mosaic in reclaimed hardwood - 21/30  The colorful, fully stocked kitchen at the Lazy Cabin, with finishings from wood reclaimed onsite. - 22/30  The colorful, fully stocked kitchen at the Lazy Cabin, - 23/30  The colorful, fully stocked kitchen at the Lazy Cabin, complete with mesoamerican art. - 24/30  The front bedroom with queen sized bed and African masks. - 25/30  The rear loft master bedroom with queen sized bed. - 26/30  The bathroom, with reclaimed wood panelling, nautilus floor in slate, and ancient clawfoot bathtub. - 27/30  The untouched waterfront on the Gatineau river is secluded and quiet. - 28/30  A carving of a mischievous Latvian barn imp graces the interior door. - 29/30  Fall colors view from atop Mont Cascades just opposite the lazy cabin on the Gatineau River. - 30/30 $195 - $455 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 10 |
 | 4 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
 | Ski <15km |
A romantic getaway for couples (incl. shower for two), the ultimate outdoor theme park for family holidays with kids, or gather friends for an unforgettable retreat. Sleeps 2-10 guests. Parking for 3-4 cars. Adventure Amenities - The historic Lazy Cabin, decorated with international art (sleeps 11) - Kids will love camping in the suspended Safari Stingray Tree Tent (sleeps 3) - Outstanding dock/ beach on the wild Gatineau River
- Trampoline, Treehouse, Zip line & ninja park for adventurous kids
- 3x hammocks (6-person, 1x 3-person, 1x2-person)
- 1x PARTY RAFT for up to 10 kids
- 1x adult SUP Stand-up paddleboards
- 2x kids kayaks
- 3x adult kayaks
- 2x canoes
- Swim and dive gear
- 2x firepits
- 2x bbqs
- Hiking/skiing trails walking distance
- Easy access location
Come away together with your loved one, friends, family or colleagues and soak in nature in a beautiful setting.
* Please note that second bathroom is being installed in late winter 2025 - please check with the owner to see if it will be available for your stay.
UNBEATABLE LOCATION
The Lazy Cabin's convenient location is the best offer in the area.
Secluded hill-top location amongst 2 acres of giant 200-year-old white pines
Situated directly on the Gatineau River, on a road-connected island
Just across the road from Gatineau Park's huge trail system
17 min. to the culture, shopping, & nightlife of downtown Ottawa
10 min. to the extraordinary Spa Nordik Nature (largest spa in North America)
10 min. to picturesque village of Wakefield, with superb restaurants
10 min. to the Black Sheep, Ottawa area's most famous music venue
5 min. to great golf
5 min. to National Capital Region's best 5-star restaurant, Les Fougeres
Extremely close to many outdoor & adventure sport activities
TESTIMONIALS
« You've made the outdoors into a theme park! » -J.D. (Germany)
« The lazy cabin will stay in our memories. My son loved the trampoline, the cabin bed, & the masks. It was convenient to stay in the woods but close to the city. » -A.S. (Montreal)
« Thoroughly enjoyed our winter stay at the Lazy Cabin, nestled in the majesty of nature. Cabin is rustic with an artistic sensibility. The lake froze well enough for us to clear a patch and enjoy a skate. We kept the fireplace stoked, keeping us cozy and warm. Well kept roadways and trails in the area that offer a chance to hike with relative ease. » -C.B. (Hamilton)
« Greg was a great host! The cottage is clean, and has a very original cottage vibe. It's only 20 minutes away from Ottawa so it was really convenient! » -K.E. (Toronto)
WINTER OVERVIEW
Located not far from Camp Fortune ski hill, the Lazy Cabin is magical in the winter. We are located in a snow sports mecca, with incredible outdoor winter sports right out the front door or a short drive away. Best of all, the cabin is a cozy retreat to warm yourself by the incredible fieldstone fireplace after a day's adventuring in the snow. Fully heated with wood stove, high efficiency air source heat pump, & electric furnace. More winter details below!
Close to Ottawa & quaint Wakefield, walking distance to Gatineau Park, & 10 minutes to the extraordinary Spa Nordik Nature (largest spa in North America)!
Fully equipped, classic Canadian cedar log cabin, remodeled & modernized with eco-friendly upgrades, located an unbeatable 17 minutes from the Byward Market. Secluded amongst 200-year old white pines on hilltop 1.5 acre lot, at the trailhead of Gatineau Park's 363 square kilometers (226 square miles) of pristine Canadian wilderness, overlooking the mighty Gatineau river & yet so close to town that you can take full advantage of both worlds!
The secluded location & cozy cabin is ideal for romantic getaways. The region's finest dining & spa facilities are just minutes away.
Good privacy, plenty of parking & great hiking/biking/skiing/snowshoeing trails in Gatineau Park - truly an outdoor sports paradise for all seasons.
WINTER ADVENTURES
> Cross-country Skiing (on-site, or a 5-minute drive to P16)
Discover some of the best cross-country skiing terrain in the world in our backyard in Gatineau Park. Hundreds of kilometers of high-quality groomed trails & backcountry trails are available, with the P16 trailhead just 5 minutes away. Or you can ski directly from the Lazy Cabin on the new Rails to Trails path on the old steam train tracks, offering a relaxing, no-climb 15-kilometer groomed classic adventure along the shores of the Gatineau river to the picturesque village of Wakefield. Ski rentals available at nearby Greg Christie's Ski & Cycle Works.
> Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding (10 minute drive)
Camp Fortune, Edelwiess & Vorlage Ski hills are all within a 15 minute drive. Mont St. Marie is only 50 minutes away.
> Snow-shoe + Fat-biking (on-site)
Depart right from our front door on snowshoe treks, or head into nearby Gatineau Park for incredible, untouched backcountry snowshoeing. Snow shoe & Fat-bike rentals available in Wakefield from Expéditions Radisson (819) 459-3860.
SPRING/SUMMER/FALL OVERVIEW
Outstanding dock/beach on the wild Gatineau River with kayaks, canoe, swimming, fishing, & sun basking.
Air conditioned. Semi-private, quiet riverfront with large dock, small beach, & stunning river views is great for wading, swimming, fishing & boating. Canoe & kayaks, mountain bikes, 'Green Egg' BBQ, outdoor tent, 2x bonfire pit, trampoline, & WiFi also included.
AN ECO RETREAT
Our location is beautiful, isolated on a quiet peninsula jutting out into the Gatineau River, nestled amongst huge white pine trees. Riverfront to the north & east, pristine forest adjoins the property to the south & west.
The cabin incorporates a high-efficiency air source heat pump for heating & cooling, natural lighting from skylights set in a new R40 high-insulating roof, & makes great use of local materials & wood panel reclaimed from the cabin during the roof retrofit. There are plenty of operable windows, which allow for natural cooling at nights. Floors are a mix of reclaimed maple hardwood & beautiful slate & pebble mosaic in living room & bathroom. A reclaimed cast iron clawfoot tub allows for long baths. For colder nights, there is a high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace. A clothesline is provided for line-drying clothes the natural way, & there are municipal compost & recycling bin pickups.
There is also a classic 'Green Egg' barbecue for BBQing & smoking, and a conventional propane BBQ.
Guests will enjoy our herb garden & a 'forest garden' of berry bushes, fruit & nut trees. Lounge in a hammock & enjoy the flowers, wildlife, & forest garden!
OUTDOOR DETAILS
Our quiet waterfront area on the tranquil Gatineau river includes canoes, adult kayaks & kids kayaks with paddles, & lifejackets. Our beautiful dock lets you lounge in the sun on the river. Note that dock may be shared occasionally. Swimming in the river is fun, & kids can wade & play on our small sandy beach. Larger beaches are nearby at Meech Lake, Lac Phillipe.
The property includes patio seating, 2 firepits for bonfires, 2x BBQs, & riverfront picnic table.
The Lazy Cabin is great for families, with a fun treehouse, forest playground area, bouncy slackline & large trampoline - and don't forget the party raft for up to 10 kids at the riverfront!
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 4 bedrooms : - 1 double bed - 3 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | | | CITQ Establishment No. | 320775 | | | |
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+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE LOCATIONLOCATION| Province: Quebec | | Region: Outaouais | | City: Chelsea | | | Distance from ski resort: | Less than 15 km |
| | Nearest Body of Water: | Onsite beach/dock on Gatineau river |
| | Waterfront: Yes |
| Other Town/Lake/Area: | Meech Lake |
Note: Chelsea, just 10km north of downtown Ottawa, has rural charm, lakes & rivers, and world-class cycling, hiking, swimming, & boating. Home to Gatineau Park with over 361sq. km. of wild hills & forests.
Driving: From Ottawa, Province of Quebec direction, then take Highway 5 to River Road exit. We are 1.5 km south. AVAILABILITYLast update: March 31, 2025 |
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RATES | | $395 | - | - | - | - | - | - | WINTER RATE Jan 06, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025 | $195 | - | $695 | - | - | - | - | SPRING SPECIAL Apr 01, 2025 - May 15, 2025 | $195 | - | $595 | - | - | - | - | EASTER LONG WEEKEND Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $945 | 3 Nights | EARLY SUMMER May 15, 2025 - Jun 07, 2025 | $195 | - | $695 | - | - | - | - | MAY 24 LONG WEEKEND May 16, 2025 - May 19, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $995 | 3 Nights | SUMMER (PEAK SEASON) Jun 07, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 | $455 | - | $1245 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | FÊTE NATIONALE/SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 24, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $1495 | 3 Nights | CANADA DAY WEEKEND Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 01, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $1895 | 3 Nights | LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND Aug 30, 2025 - Sep 02, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $1595 | 3 Nights | SEPTEMBER 2025 Sep 01, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 | $295 | - | $995 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | OCTOBER FALL COLOURS SPECIAL Oct 01, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025 | $295 | - | $1045 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | CANADIAN THANKSGIVING 2025 LONG WEEKEND Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $1900 | 3 Nights | NOVEMBER Nov 01, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025 | $195 | - | $455 | - | - | - | - | EARLY DECEMBER SPECIAL Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 | $245 | - | $595 | - | - | - | - | LATE DECEMBER/EARLY JANUARY Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 17, 2026 | $245 | - | $695 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | CHRISTMAS (3 DAYS) Dec 24, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | $1645 | 3 Nights | NEW YEARS EVE 2025 Dec 30, 2025 - Jan 02, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $1395 | 3 Nights | QC MARCH BREAK 2026 Mar 02, 2026 - Mar 06, 2026 | - | - | - | - | - | $895 | 4 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 05:00 PM | | Check-out before | 10:00 AM | | Security Deposit | $382 (Security deposit will be refunded within 10 days of check-out) | | Cancellation Policy | Flexible | | Cottage Rules | View |
REVIEWS | | Joffrey |  |
| Notre visite au Lazy Cabin de Greg était parfaite. Expérience Canadienne assurée avec un chalet en rondin de bois typique. L'accès à la rivière était très apprécié, nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir faire du canoë et un feu au bord de l'eau. Je recommande fortement le chalet de Greg qui est un excellent hôte. Je reviendrai avec plaisir !
Stayed: September 2024 Submitted: Oct 08, 2024
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| | Nancy | |
| The Lazy Cabin is a comfortable, rustic sanctuary surrounded by nature, but close to the necessities of modern life. The cabin is on a large wooded lot, with activities for everyone - trampoline, treetop tent and hanging cocoon chair for the kids, lounge chairs, multi-person hammock, and awesome firepit area for everyone. Down the trail to the riverfront there's more activities to enjoy - canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, a dock, an even larger hammock, and lounge chairs to sit on and relax. Greg is an excellent host, meeting us at the property (even though we were late), and always responding to our calls, cheerfully answering any questions that we had.
Great location, great amenities, and we had great weather for mid-September - doesn't get any better.
Stayed: September 2024 Submitted: Oct 02, 2024
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$195 - $455 / night $455 - $1245 / weekend GREG SEARLE Member since February 2019 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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