All about the Cottage in great detail.
Unwind, de-stress and re-vitilize. Read on......
Lac Aylmer, is in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. The original camp was purchased in 1921 by my grandmother, an avid fisher. Camp "Etelka" was used evey summer by my mother Betty Medoc (with me) until the late 60's. It has evolved into a luxury home with oak, ash and pine flooring, with landscaped perennial rock and water gardens, waterfall and natural waterfront. A timber frame addition and was built in 1995 and we began renting to guests in 2002. The lake shore is not round as it appears above, but is just as wooded and private at this spicture.
Painted by 2nd generation, Betty Axtell
You can easily make this a place in the heart and provide a lifetime of memories.
The Howell's Aug 2007
"Just a quick note to say thank you for our wonderful week at the cottage. We had such a lovely time and returned home with our internal batteries fully recharged. It was decided unanimously that we would like to return next year, only this time we will take the precaution of booking for 2 weeks..
Camp Comfort was everything we could have hoped -- there were plenty of
activities for those who wanted to be active and plenty of cozy spots for
those who wanted to curl up with a book. We are already looking forward
to coming back!" For more testimonial click here.
Rooms: Modern Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room, 3 Bedrooms
in Cottage, 3 bathrooms, one has a walk in rain shower another a large bathtubShower,
Furnished and well-decorated. Photos below and elsewhere on the Web site.
More details below
Sleeps: 10
Parking: Up to 6 cars
Heating: Electric and Wood
Drinking Water: Well - Excellent quality, slight sulpher
smell that goes away in 30 minutes. We have a Brita filter on the laundry
room sink tap that you can use to fill your water containers.
Water: Lac Alymer (200 ft of shoreline, 30 ft away from
cottage) one of the largest lakes in Southern Quebec is renown for Dore
(Walleye). Fed by the historic St. Francis River, on the huge Ward bay (5
x 8 km) Excellent sailing, even in September! Nearby (1
km) Coloumb river is a sanctuary for birds, otter and beaver (canoe North
along the shore - pass under two bridges, turn sharp left and follow river
- it's really amazing!). Nearby section of the St. Francis provides 8 km
of level 1 & 2 white-water canoeing, perfect for beginners. Swimmer's
itch was reported between 2001-2008 , and is present in many provincial
and federal parks. It was not a problem in 2009-2015 but we can't be sure.
Swim off the dock, or wear Baby Oil or sunscreen for water sports for 100%
protection.
Water Craft: Canoe (flat water and white water), Laser Sailboat, 14ft row boat (fiberglass) good for up to 9 hp motor, with oars (4 life jackets). 2 Kayaks, the site on top type. See the Things to Do page for boat rentals. Marina nearby in Beaulac for boat launch. Use all my boats at your own risk. My insurance excludes loss of property or harm cauased by the boats, so be careful, wear a life jacket! The replacement parts for the Laser totals $6,000. Sailors, I wih to remind you to always tie the main sheet sail to the body of the boat to prevent the sail and maste from going to the bottom of the lake (it happended!). Our two kayaks are included. Pleases store the kayaks well off the beach overnight. Tie up all boats when you leave, the lake rises very quickly sometimes.
Bathrooms: No. 1 Bath & hand towels, soap, heatlamp;
bathtub for two, Granite double sink counter. No. 2 Glass bock walk- in
rain shower for two. No. 3: Upstairs toilet and sink A third shower is in
the log cabin.
Kitchen: Table for 8, another breakfast table for 4 (join
together for large groups) antique wood refrigerator,NEW
2014 Kurig® coffee maker, freezer, stove/oven; dishwasher,
toaster, Microwave, blender, kettle, 8 cup drip, dishes, coffee grinder,
glassware, pots and pans, breakfast in bed trays, cutlery, dish cloths &
tea towels, all necessary cooking tools and gadgets; Many spices including
S&P, sugar, flour, coffee filters, dish & dishwasher (usually) soap,
cleansers, etc., may be provided - use some leave some policy. Check out
the condiments (mustard etc.) before going to the store; Granite counter
tops.
Laundry room: Small freezer, new frontloading wishing machines.
Dining/Living: Hardwood floors, Dining table and 8 chairs,
1 couch, 6 easy chairs, rocker, coffee & end tables, china cabinet,
TV-VCR-DVD, Turntable,Note: no more satelitte television beginning May 2011,
CD/Radio, Inputs for Mp3 devices. A portable 100W Sound System.you can plus
an iPod into and use outside.
Wifi: No password required. Log on to one of the two available
networks. Pleaselimit your video/movie streaming to 3 hours per day (1 machine).
Keraoke sound system: Spot light, Big sound system with
two microphones. You just plug in your LAPTOP or i-Pad and use the Keraoke
tracks found on You Tube. Yes, bring your device.
Bedrooms: #1 "Ah"- 1 King & single with fabulous
view of the lake while you enjoy breakfast in bed,
#2 "Wake-up" - 1 double, and single faces lake and the sunrise
#3 "Courage" 2 single beds,can become a King for couples, plus
1 single bed
Download the floor plan here to see the bed arrangements.
The cabin is only 30 feet from the shore and about the same distance from the cottage. Lovely lake view from the bed!
Downstairs: Just one room (14' x 18' cosy) a Kitchenette
and Bedroom combined. Sleeps 2 on Queen bed
Upstairs: Giant shower, balcony and bathroom. This is a
shower with a view! You may want to hang up a sheet for more privacy.
Outside: Adjacent, is the salt water hot tub (spa) for 7 people.
Ladder : A marine style ladder connects the floors.
Heating: Electric
More Cottage details...
Terrace & Campfires: Outside table, woodedn decks,
hammock, Propane BBQ & necessary accessories, outdoor wood and kindling
for the fire pit for campfires, or charcoal BBQ's; two adorondack chairs
Laundry & Cleaning Devices: Washer & dryer, tubs,
brooms, brushes, (laundry soap, cleansers, paper towels, Kleenex, etc.,
provided), automatic dishwasher
Entertainment: Canoe, numerous indoor and outdoor games,
bird watching including hummingbirds, feeding chipmunks & squirrels
(bring unshelled peanuts), watching falling stars, tonnes of reading material.
See links page. In 2003, our very own Camp Comfort train station.
Unfortunately no trains. Yes, we have 8 mbps
Wifi high speed internet (we strongly recommend you use
you laptop only in your bedrooms so you can connect with your physical environment). No staelitte TV since June 2011. Disconnected due to lack of interest
by our renters.
Telephone: Access to (819) 340-3244 to call out - 150 minutes
Free long distance/week is included North America and the UK. You must include
the area code with all calls, as this is a VOIP phone. There is a 911 service
- but you must confirm the location of the phone - beside phone. Emergency
numbers are also supplied; discount (.05-20 cents) overseas rates are available
if you want to check the rates on www.vonage.com and leave your payment..
Extras (by request) : Your favorite satellite channels,
Large 10 foot movie screen available for your video projector. For no extra
charge ;-) we will turn off the television, telephone or Internet service
if you wish to be unplugged.
Comfort and convienence: This is the 10th rental season
of Camp Comfort (2011). It is a quiet retreat in a quiet neighborhood on
a fairly quiet lake. We try to provide both the necessities and conveniences
(and luxuries), largely minimizing what needs to be transported to and from
Camp Comfort. You only need to bring clothes, some toiletries and food.
This enables you to travel light. Our feedback indicates this is very important,
particularly to those who are traveling from Toronto, or the USA. Customer
service and client satisfaction are very important to us and we believe
we provide very good value as a result.
Cleaning: The place will be VERY clean when you arrive.
You are expected to leave it in similar condition. Johanne and Cecile are
professional clearners and they greatly appreciate your efforts to cooperate
in this way. That is how we can manage to present you with a spotless experience.
Please start to wash the bedding and throw in the dryer before you leave,
but if you don't have time, leave in a pile on floor. We'll make the beds. Dog and cat owners are asked to vacume the floors, for the next
guests or pay an extra $50 for the extra time.
Quiet after 10 PM in order to respect other neighborhood
residents and to listen to the waves, while watching for falling stars or
Northern Lights; perhaps while in the hammock.
Not a Wilderness Setting: We must be honest; this is not
the Canadian wilderness. Half a kilomtre from a highway, 1 km to a restaurant,
2 km to the sleepy village of Beaulac-Garthby. Only one guest so far has
told us that the distant sound of transport trucks as they came around the
lake was distrupting their holiday. This encroachment on an otherwise serene
setting may be too much for you too. Sorry, you should consider the mountain top cottages in St-Julian. The distant highway noise is not
a big deal for families and not at all a problem off season. We more than
make up for it with the bright star lite sky and the sound of the waterfall.
Please remember we do provide almost everything you will need other than
your food, some toiletries, and clothes.
Inside or out, looking at the lake has been central to the
design of the cottage.
Request to be unplugged and we will reduce your contact
with the outside world.
Even more details
Location: Lac Alymer, Quebec, (2 1/4 hr from Montreal;
45 min from Sherbrooke, 110 minutes to Quebec City)
Nearest Town: Beaulac-Garthby (2 km), Disraeli (7 km),
Thetford (30 km)
Hospital: Thetford (30 km, Sherbrooke 80 km) - "911"
(Emergency number) in service;
Smoking: Yes, but use the outdoors. Not in buildings.
Pets: Cottage - Yes, but vacume before you leave. Two
pets or long hair cats $50 charge.
Beach: Pebbles
Nature Park: "Parc Frontenac " 8 km is great
for biking, canoeing and hiking!
Horses: Riding stables in Bishopton and St Fortunat,
both 30 km away.
Cycling: Routes on quiet roads nearby, both flat and
challenging hills (#161). See this route here. 2-3 Basic bikes available.
Fishing: Yes. Walleye (Dore), Bass, Pike and Muskies
right off the dock. Permits can be bought at the local corner store. Pick
up inexpensive fishing gear at Korvettes.
Directions: Map and written directions can be sent by
email.
See the spa in action here
Version: 1.4 (January, 2015)
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Half of the 2,400 sq ft building is our original family cottage at Camp Comfort bought in 1929 by my grandmother from New York City. Telka was lured to the lake for the fishing and also probably as it reminded her of the rolling hills of her native Slovakia (Spišská Nová Ves). This is a cottage community with lots of history; to see pictures from the 40-50's go here. Our region just got a few newcomers from the city, during the pandemic. I've been working on the property for over fifty-five years as a labour of love. We added the hot tub that our guests appreciate a lot. The cinema is the icing on the cake. Camp Comfort ran its cinema during 1952-72 and re-opened in 2020.
First Floor
* Huge Living Room,
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Home cinema (off season indoors), 60 mbs WiFi
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Woodstove/fireplace
* Keraoke and disc sound system
* Oak floors and ceramics
* Fully equipped gourmet eat-in Kitchen with skylights
* Authentic Enamel Cookstove and updated Wooden Refrigerator built in 1890s
* Bathroom with tub for two, granite counters
* Bathroom with large shower with glass block wall that lights up.
* Laundry room
Second Floor
* Accessible by spiral staircase, the Master Bedroom with King and single
bed, large dormer window with a "hard to get out of bed" view
of lake, and waterfall sounds.
* Bedroom with King and single and can also hear a waterfall from this room.
(the King can be split into 2 singles)
* Bedroom with suspended queen and single bed with view of the lake.
* High speed Internet
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Bedroom with King and single bed
* Upstairs bathroom
Included: Linen and Towels, Firewood. Heating, Free Long Distance,and Snow
Removal.
Cool stuff
| Shoreline (2014) HD These days, there is a "deck-dock" neside the aliminium dock. This deck extends over the water and has become "the" spot on the property, can hold 10 people. |
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| Keraoke sound system: Spot light, Big sound system with two microphones. Open the cinema, turn on the amplifier, and use the Keraoke tracks found on You Tube. It is possible to use your own device with the HDMI cable and Channel 2. |  |
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| The big rock in the background became a waterfall in the spring of 2010. It really is a magical spot and the place for deep contemplation and for healing just about anything |  |
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| Christina shares what she found at her first retreat at Camp Comfort in the summer of 2004. | ||
| Great Wi-fi access, or choose to be
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Be the 1st family since 2015
to request the WiFi connectivity be TURNED OFF. |
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Since the summer of 2020 we have been offering an outdoor cinema experience in our own theatre, next to the cottage. |
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| Just you and the loons | ||
| Weather permitting, there is a small skating rink in front, and 500 ft away my neighbour clears a hockey size rink. From Christmas to early March. |  |
175 feet of paridise! Panoramic photo - the shoreline is straight, not bending
like this image 
