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Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff

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Escape to this serene, 55-minute retreat from Ottawa's downtown. This beautiful wooden chalet offers a rustic feel with a large king-size bedroom featuring gorgeous views and an attic. Unwind in the hot tub, cozy up by the fireplace, or enjoy outdoor activities like canoeing on the lake.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff

  • CITQ Establishment Number: 304552
    A Hidden Gem with a Hot Tub, Stunning Views & Lake Access – Just 55 Minutes from Ottawa!

    Escape to our beautiful wooden chalet, where nature meets comfort! Perfect for families, couples, or small groups, this unique retreat offers a private 6-person hot tub, breathtaking views, and a spacious lot for outdoor fun. Whether you're looking to relax, explore, or reconnect with nature, this cozy getaway has it all.

    🌿 Surrounded by Nature & Wildlife

    One side of the property overlooks a cliff, while the other opens up to the lake.
    Expect occasional visits from wild turkeys roaming the property!
    Inside the Chalet 🏡
    ✔ Rustic Wooden Interior with a warm, cabin-style feel.
    ✔ Spacious King Bedroom in the Loft – Wake up to stunning views.
    ✔ Main Floor – Includes a cozy bedroom, full bathroom, open-concept living space, fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area for 6.
    ✔ Living Room Sofa-Bed – Additional sleeping space for extra guests.

    Outdoor & Entertainment Features 🔥🎶
    ✔ Private Outdoor Fire Pit – Perfect for roasting marshmallows under the stars.
    ✔ Gas Fireplace – Relax on the outdoor couch with a warm glow.
    ✔ Indoor Fireplace – Cozy up for a relaxing evening.
    ✔ Board Games – Fun for all ages!
    ✔ 1 Canoe & Safety Jackets – Explore the lake at your own pace.
    ✔ 65-inch LED TV – For movie nights after a day of adventure.
    ✔ UE Boombox Bluetooth Speaker – Set the perfect vibe with your favorite tunes.

    Things to Note
    📌 More than 6 guests? Reach out to discuss accommodations.
    📌 Boat Launch – Just a 3-minute drive away on Route 307N.
    📌 Private Road Near Dock – Occasionally, 1-2 cars may pass by in a day.
    📌 Swimming Note – The bay area near the cottage has some weeds, so it may not be ideal for all swimmers.

    Book your stay and experience the beauty, peace, and adventure this hidden gem has to offer! 🌲🏡💙

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 2027-05-31, 304552

About the neighborhood

Located in Bowman, this chalet is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wakefield Covered Bridge and Maclaren Cemetery are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Edelweiss Golf and Country Club and Sommet Edelweiss. Visit our Bowman travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Wakefield Covered Bridge
    Wakefield Covered Bridge
    44 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Lafleche Aerial Park
    35 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Sommet Edelweiss
    37 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Morrison’s Quarry
    53 min drive - 63.6 km
  • Mont Ste Marie
    57 min drive - 46.3 km

Restaurants

  • Babine
    15 min drive
  • Chez Renaud
    10 min drive
  • Casse-Croûte La Fringale
    14 min drive
  • Le Grill 309
    14 min drive
  • Cafe Brossard
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within 25 mi (40 km) of Île Verte, Lafleche Aerial Park, and Mont Ste Marie. Sommet Edelweiss and Edelweiss Golf and Country Club are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Joy's Chalet - Hottub, Lake, and Cliff Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the coziest time at the chalet. The place is clean and welcoming. We had the opportunity to enjoy lots of hot tub time as well as an outdoor fire. We enjoyed our stay and would strongly recommend checking it out. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

What a perfect getaway location, including all the amenities and helpful instructions. A gem for all seasons!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fraser M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

My wife and I booked this property to get away from the city and enjoy a relaxing fall getaway. Joy's Chalet was perfect for what we were looking for. The chalet was clean and well set-up, the property is gorgeous and secluded. We would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Cozy Getaway

Property wasn't far from Ottawa, gorgeous location overlooking the lake. Amenities were excellent, location was clean and comfortable. Host was super responsive to quickly help when we had questions. Perfect place for a romantic winter getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet place - well equipped

The cottage was nicely equipped and we enjoyed paddling through the tunnel into the larger lake and hiking at Foret Bowman (although finding the entrance wasn't easy so download maps before you go). The host was very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merry Christmas

Fantastic chalet for my wife and our Golden Doodle Miloue. Extremely private setting with no neighbors that we saw and the hot tub was extremely private as well as, the outside fire pit. Will go again! Thanks for making our Christmas special. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing hidden gem

I really wasn’t going to write a review because this was such an amazing hidden gem that I just want to keep it to myself haha my husband and I came here for our wedding anniversary with our pup and when I tell you we were ready to stay forever I mean it. It was perfect and had everything you”d hope for in such a location. The property was clean and welcoming. The host was very nice and easy to work with. The view is so relaxing, we spent most of our vacation outside by the fire and just admiring the view. My husband and I will most definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laurence T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very peaceful and quiet but no AC

Very peaceful and quiet with a nice view of the lake. The perfect place if you want to relax. The cottage doesn’t have AC which made our stay a little uncomfortable despite the fans provided by the host. The place needs a little sprucing. Newer linens and towels for instance. As well as a new/clean shower mat and the decks need better maintenance/repair. Overall we enjoyed our stay. It allowed us to spend quality time as a family. The outside setting is very nice with the hammock and fire pit. I enjoyed drinking my morning coffee on the dock by the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway close to Ottawa.

My partner and I had a nice stay at Joys Chalet. The location was great and convenient from Ottawa, the property had all the amenities we needed, and is a beautiful cottage for a couple to stay at. We did have some minor concerns with cleanliness around at the property including the bathmat being wet when we arrived and the many of the dishes & cutlery had food debris on them. The hot tub was our biggest concern as it had a lot of dirt at the bottom as well as a yellow film around the whole tub. Inside the property was very dog friendly but outdoors could have also used a tidy up. There were some shingles and broken items on the grounds, and lots of old items under the deck which made me worried about my dog running around that he may step on something and get hurt. Overall, we really enjoyed our time at the chalet but wish it had been given a more thorough clean inside and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Couple of Nights Away

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights over this past weekend. Joy's Chalet provided everything we hoped to get from our time away. It's an hour or so from downtown Ottawa, We got to bring our doggo which was wonderful! Communication with the host was 10/10. Chalet was as described. Check in a breeze. Beds were comfortable, lots of spare blankets and pillows. Chalet was perfectly clean. Everything worked as expected, no issues with anything in the kitchen and the hot tub was in perfect working order. Lots of hot water. TV and WIFI worked perfectly. The only thing I will mention to look out for is outside, needs a bit of maintenance on the steps at the lower deck. We almost took a tumble a couple of times on loose stairs. And bring bug spray! The host had this listed in the description and they were not kidding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great weekend getaway

We had a great stay at Joy’s Chalet. A very relaxin and quaint cottage, perfect for a weekend away from the city. The fishing was exceptional and the hot tub was a great addition. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great getaway

The property is great with all amenities either supplied or close by. Bit more of a wander than expected to get to the lake. BBQ in n
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marija C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as described

The cottage was great and the amenities were exactly as described. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. As warned the lake/dock was weedy so we opted to go swimming with our 19month toddler at the boat launch that was a 2 minute drive down the road. If you go with a toddler, I would bring two baby gates to help deal with the big stair case and the patio which has a drop as shown in the photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caesar D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cottage

Enjoyed a 4 night stay here. Property is located at the end of a back bay. The bay itself was weedy, good for easy fishing but not so great for swimming. Paddled thru the culvert to get to the other side of the reservoir and did some swimming there. Good size kitchen and eating area, nice setup outside including the hot tub. Beds were very comfortable and we all were able to get a good nights sleep. Overall had a great stay, no real complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Stay!

We had a fantastic few days at Joy's Chalet. The Cottage is an easy and pleasant one hour drive from Ottawa. It's located in a calm and quiet little bay off the main lake. The cabin has lots of windows providing plenty of fresh air and beautiful views looking down on the water. It opens onto a large deck also with great views and access to a sparkling clean hot tub. The cottage was well furnished and fully equipped with everything we needed including a modern and full kitchen. There is a very comfortable separate trailer for larger groups that came in handy for us as we were three couples. Our hosts were extremely accommodating and super easy to communicate with. Responses were almost immediate and they did everything to make sure we were happy. If you're looking for a nice quiet, private getaway, yet still close to the city, this is perfect. (In fact, we liked it so much we've already booked it again!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Spot !

Joy's cabin was a perfect place for a winter getaway with friends. Big enough for 2 couples and pets for a period of time with excellent amenities. It really was excellent to find a place this nice that allows pets and I was happy to have the equipment available to do a mid stay clean as well. For a group staying as long as we did it in winter it became a bit pricey buying bundled wood from the local corner stores and deps, much of which was poor quality softwood that didn't give much heat or last long in the stove. It would be nice if perhaps Harsh considered buying in a couple cords per winter and charged a fee to his guests for use beyond a certain minimum - but that's a small complaint. All in all it was a lovely place to stay, just far enough out of the way to truly relax, quiet and surrounded by woods and lakes. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Le chalet était propre et l'équipement fournis était disponible
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit paisible, grand terrain, chalet bien équipé et chaleureux.Le spa était propre et agréable. Tout simplement parfait!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maxime C.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Chalet

Le chalet est bien mais a besoin ee beaucoup damour linterieur est le plus propre mise a par des problemes de petites fourmis . La propriété des lits et serviette etait bien mais beaucoup de poussiere toile d'araignée pas tres bien nettoyé. Le terrain sur les photos semblais tres bien mais lorsque nous sommes arrivés setais plein de haute mauvais herbe le patio est pourris partout le bbq ne fonctionnais pas mais lhote a ete aimable et nous a fait parvenir un bbq neufe le tout etais bien mais vraiment pas comme les photos le lont laissé paraitre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Queenie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A joyful vacation at Joy's Chalet

Joy's Chalet is a beautiful cottage with cozy decoration and well equipped kitchen. It also has good outdoor seatings and facilities (hot tub, fireplace, etc). The chalet is nicely located in front of a hill and sheltered by trees, so it remained naturally cool and comfortable even on hot summer days. The view of Baie d'Albert is amazing, and it is possible to see a partial sunrise from the bed. Baie d'Albert is calm and quiet, perfect for some relaxing water activities. When we want to explore more, the fun and large Recevoir d'Escalier is just a tunnel away. The host is amazing and thoughtful... they installed washer and dryer for us because we stayed long. We highly recommend this cottage for a family vacation!
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway

Had a great time staying here. Everything was as advertised and very private and relaxing. Definitely would book again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

My spouse and I stayed at this magical cottage for 3 days. The cottage was perfect for us and is perfect for 4 people. Host was really quick while responding and gave a great manual for guests. For people that likes hikes, there is a nice hike really close of the cottage of 5km (Bowman Forest Trail) and we have ordered from the Restaurant Chez Renaud which was great. Totally recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and cozy

The cabin life experience was great and needed ! The nature there is outstanding and very therapeutic. It was the perfect fresh of breath air I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sylvie R.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Très frustrant et décevant

Le chalet annonce 3 chambres et il n'y a que 2 chambres. Lorsque nous avons constaté cela nous avons communiqué avec la propriétaire qui nous a répondu que la 3e chambre était dans le camper à l'extérieur mais fermé pour l'hiver. JAMAIS nous aurions loué un chalet avec 2 lits. Nous avions fait notre recherche pour 3 chambres et plus. Je suis furieuse de ne pouvoir faire confiance à ce site.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
As advertised, nice little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021