Step out the door to the gentle lapping shore of Pike Bay, a calm, clear and warm inlet of Lake Huron. This completely renovated cottage offers 3 bedrooms, open concept living and dining areas with large windows to enjoy the view. There is a new propane fireplace, four-piece bath, fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Memory Bay, nestled in the quiet community of Pike Bay offers you a nature lover's retreat from your busy life. Enjoy watching the water and wildlife from the deck. Swim (not a sandy bottom, swim shoes available at the cottage!), kayak, challenge your family or friends to a game of bocce, enjoy a good book or wander down to the general store/restaurant/LCBO outlet for an ice-cream cone. After a barbeque dinner on the deck (cottage rule: kids do the dishes!) you can unwind by the fire, make some s'mores and watch the stars. We have WIFI (but no cable) and lot's of DVD's, games and puzzles to stay entertained "old school" Or, if you prefer a little more activity, there is plenty to do nearby. HIKING Bruce Peninsula offers some of the most amazing 'Bruce Trail' hiking in Ontario. 'THE GROTTO at Bruce Peninsula National Park is a must see for adventurers!! (Booking ahead is a must during summer months) SANDY BEACHES Just around the corner, Red Bay offers a sandy beach with a playground. GARDENS/YOGA. Red Bay is also home to Earthbound Gardens where they specialize in lillies. They offer tours, yoga, music, workshops and wellness brunches. Other places to visit include Wiarton for the quaint shops, candy store and the home of FARMERS MARKETS 'Wiarton Willie' the albino weather-predicting ground hog; Lion's Head for access to the Bruce Trail, farmer's market, free Harbourside Music Concerts and the stunning views! (Can you see the lion's head?) GOLF Golfers of all levels will enjoy the Wiarton Golf Club for its nine holes and absolutely stunning views of Georgian Bay. For a more challenging course try Northern Dunes in Hepworth. COTTAGE DETAILS INSIDE: We hope you will also enjoy the comfort of the cottage: THREE BEDROOMS sleeps 6 comfortably. (Note: the street-side door enters into one of the bedrooms) . AIR CONDITIONING In living room, fans in bedrooms. WIFI Also, a variety of board games, DVD's and books for you KITCHEN The kitchen is fully equipped including microwave and the cottage essential- a blender. 4 PC BAYH The washroom includes a tub/shower combination. LAUNDRY The laundry room has a washer and dryer. OUTSIDE: FIRE PIT SANDY AREA OUTDOOR GAMES NATURAL AREA enjoy watching our resident heron and seen SO MANY stars at night GARAGE: FOOS BALL ARCADE BASKET BALL AIR HOCKEY TABLE PLEASE SKIP TO THE END TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO SURPRISES ABOUT YOUR STAY. THANKS! Details: Rental period is Saturday to Saturday. Kitchen is supplied with fridge, electric stove,microwave, toaster, blender, kettle, coffee maker and filters. You will find a supply of some essentials such as sugar, salt, pepper, oil, ketchup and mustard. You are welcome to use these items but we respectfully ask that you replace them if depleted. There is an air conditioning unit in the living room and a fan in each bedroom. Bedroom #1 has a queen size bed. Bedroom #2 has a bunk bed which is single on top and double on the bottom. Bedroom #3 has a bunk bed, single on top, double on the bottom. THE THIRD BEDROOM HAS A LOCKABLE DOOR TO THE ROAD SIDE OF THE COTTAGE, but most in and out activity is through the beach side door. Bedding and pillows, with the exception of one double comforter, are down/feather. Cottage is equipped with washer and dryer. There is a fire pit for roasting weenies and making s'mores. There are 2 kayaks and a SUP in the garage for your enjoyment. Life jackets are provided in the following sizes: child size: chest 76-127 cm, sm/med adult: chest 81-102 cm, large adult: chest 104-114 cm and XXL adult :chest 122-152 cm. If we do not have your size please bring your own. Life jackets not only save lives, but they are legally required. Also in the garage you will find a variety of yard games, pool noodles and inflatables to use. The water is warm and shallow with a gradual entry. The bottom is a mix of sand, smooth rocks and some muck. Some areas have a soft bottom. We do recommend swim shoes for the water and provide a variety of sizes at the cottage. Just down the road, you will find a general store with a little bit of everything. They are an LCBO outlet and serve very generous ice cream cones! All good things must come to an end :( When it is time to pack up, we ask that you leave the cottage as you found it. ************* IMPORTANT NOTES *************************** We like to make sure you will be happy choosing Memory Bay Cottage, so I would like to clarify a couple of important things. The municipality requires renters to follow these rules: no more than 6 people at the cottage (this may mean no visitors, even during the day) no smoking/vaping, no parties, no fireworks, no amplified outdoor music, kayak and SUP use requires wearing a PDF (that one is law, not municipal) and please observe quiet hours from 11 pm until 9 am. The water levels change significantly from year to year and the depth in the profile picture is not necessarily current. Please glance through all of the pictures to give you an idea of how the water levels change and the type of lake bottom we have. We have a variety of water shoes at the cottage as it is NOT A SANDY BOTTOM, we have created a sandy area for play and lounging but it is not a natural sand beach. Please use code word "got it" in your booking request to indicate you are okay with all of this! Thanks!