Love Shack on the Rapids

Entire cabin in Boulter, Canada

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Katherine
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Self check-in

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Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.
Reconnect with nature at a private retreat on a scenic bend of the river. The gentle rapids provide a natural soundtrack and ever changing view over moving water. Observe birds, plants and wildlife from the dock or private riverside gazebo. Paddle, float, fish or swim in the river. Relax inside the well equipped retro style cabin looking out at beautiful views. Explore nearby waterfall hikes and charming small towns.

The space
A private cabin with approximately 100’ of private waterfront directly in-front of it. The inside of the cabin has beautiful water views from large windows in the kitchen and living room. The orientation is northwest on a bay just above the rapids. You can enjoy sunsets and misty sunrises on the dock.

The Shack is adults only and is not suitable for dogs or pets.

Guest access
Guests have exclusive access to the cabin and outdoor space. The outdoor space includes a private screened in tent, private outdoor furniture and fire pit, private dock, exclusive use of kayak and canoe.

The cabin is located on a shared private road.

There is private parking directly beside the cabin.

Other things to note
During your stay the following amenities are included in your nightly rate:

- Firewood for use in the outdoor fire pit during your stay.
- 12L of drinking water (store bought & sealed water bottles)
- Nespresso Coffee machine with Coffee Pods
- Weber Gas BBQ with full propane tank
- Mosquito repellent coils
- Cotton towels & sheets, down duvet and four pillows
- Hand soap, dish soap, garbage bags, dish sponge and kitchen towels
- Toilet paper, paper towel
- Canoe and Kayak

Please let us know if there’s anything else we can arrange for you during your stay.


Please be aware that a big part of the charm of this place is the rural location. There are some challenges associated with being in a rural location to be aware of.

The water that comes from the taps inside the cabin is not potable, it comes from the river and is UV filtered but intended for washing only as it is not regularly tested. 12L of store bought and sealed drinking water is provided, additional drinking water can be purchased from any of the local general stores.

The cellular reception in the area is very weak (a perfect opportunity to disconnect!) for this reason, the cabin is equipped with satellite wifi. The rural wifi in this area is not the same speeds as we are accustomed to in urban areas. The speed seems to vary based on the weather. It is not intended for streaming and downloads, please only use it for web browsing and communication. We recommend downloading any content (music or movies) to your devices ahead of time.

Also, please note that due to the heavily forested surroundings, there are often power outages ranging from a few minutes to a few hours in duration. Whenever possible we notify guests of power outages in advance, but sometimes they occur without notice. Outages are typically less than an hour in duration. As the water is pumped in from the river, it is necessary to minimize use of plumbed appliances during power outages.

Lastly, there are bugs here! Depending on the time of year and the weather, come prepared with appropriate clothing to cover up and be mindful when opening and closing the cabin doors. There is a screened in tent to sit in outside and insect repellent coils provided.

A portable AC air conditioning cooling unit is provided during heat waves (when temperatures exceed 30°) or upon request.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Bay view
River view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi – 16 Mbps
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 103 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Boulter, Ontario, Canada
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

The cabin is located on a picturesque bend of the Madawaska river which is an off the beaten path summer tourist area.

The collection of cabins on this bend were intentionally constructed mid-century to create a place for people to be in nature and refresh mind, body and soul.

It is private, but not secluded; there are about 10 cabins located nearby, most are holiday rentals.

The property is neighboured by Silgrey Resort (seven waterfront cabin rentals) on one side and Rolling Rapids Retreat, (a cabin rental that we operate, see https://airbnb.com/h/rollingrapidsretreat) on the other side.

The cabin itself sits on approximately 1/4 of an acre, the property is well treed so there is good privacy from the neighbouring cabins on either side.

Meet your host

Superhost
1,053 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: TMU and York U
Hi, I’m Katherine! My husband, William, and I operate nature retreats with exceptional hospitality for couples and solo travellers in the Haliburton Highlands and Madawaska Valley.

Katherine is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • William

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm