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  • View from cottage main entrance door to dining room and kitchen seating area; unique dining room table and lovely art on the wall!
    View from cottage main entrance door to dining room and kitchen seating area; unique dining room table and lovely art on the wall!
  • special holidays and Christmas at the cottage with the family: there's nothing else like it!
    special holidays and Christmas at the cottage with the family: there's nothing else like it!
  • Freshly fallen snow makes the fire pit and deck area magic
    Freshly fallen snow makes the fire pit and deck area magic
  • View of dining room area from front entrance door; living room is to the left
    View of dining room area from front entrance door; living room is to the left
  • Grand Lake seen through the lush green of spring foliage with main cottage green roof in foreground
    Grand Lake seen through the lush green of spring foliage with main cottage green roof in foreground
  • The dining room and kitchen area communicate physically and visually with the extended veranda area for both conversation and passing along food and drink
    The dining room and kitchen area communicate physically and visually with the extended veranda area for both conversation and passing along food and drink
  • Comfortable seating arrangements are provided; this one is just in front of the veranda wood-burning stove to provide you with winter comfort
    Comfortable seating arrangements are provided; this one is just in front of the veranda wood-burning stove to provide you with winter comfort
  • Transient beauty of newly fallen snow; but oh so memorable!
    Transient beauty of newly fallen snow; but oh so memorable!
  • Main cottage seen from hill and parking area surrounded by brilliant green spring leaves
    Main cottage seen from hill and parking area surrounded by brilliant green spring leaves
  • Night time view of attached veranda from hot tub area with Smokehouse to extreme left
    Night time view of attached veranda from hot tub area with Smokehouse to extreme left
  • Group seating in spacious veranda with a glorious view of Grand Lake
    Group seating in spacious veranda with a glorious view of Grand Lake
  • The welcoming scene as you enter the Friendly Fires main cottage entry door
    The welcoming scene as you enter the Friendly Fires main cottage entry door
  • Relaxing hot tub with sliding doors into veranda immediately behind
    Relaxing hot tub with sliding doors into veranda immediately behind
  • A romantic weekend at the Cottage: Sunset Over the Lake
    A romantic weekend at the Cottage: Sunset Over the Lake
  • View of "Teahouse" building and cottage driveway overlooking main cottage at Friendly Fires Getaway
    View of "Teahouse" building and cottage driveway overlooking main cottage at Friendly Fires Getaway
  • Great Hot Tub adjacent to veranda is perfect for relaxing with family and friends
    Great Hot Tub adjacent to veranda is perfect for relaxing with family and friends
  • Outside Shower Area next to the Hot Tub
    Outside Shower Area next to the Hot Tub
  • Some architectural eye candy when you glance up to the veranda ceiling
    Some architectural eye candy when you glance up to the veranda ceiling
  • Always fun and maybe some games in the hot tub!
    Always fun and maybe some games in the hot tub!
  • The living room of the main cottage is a place to relax with a book or share conversation with friends and family
    The living room of the main cottage is a place to relax with a book or share conversation with friends and family
  • The playful visual of the flames in the heater will warm you physically and spiritually
    The playful visual of the flames in the heater will warm you physically and spiritually
  • View of kitchen through access window to dining room
    View of kitchen through access window to dining room
  • Teahouse bathroom with toilet, sink and stand-up shower
    Teahouse bathroom with toilet, sink and stand-up shower
  • Birds-eye view of our south-facing property
    Birds-eye view of our south-facing property
  • Fall time colours enchant with their constantly changing panaroma of glowing hues and gently falling leaves
    Fall time colours enchant with their constantly changing panaroma of glowing hues and gently falling leaves
  • From time immemorial the communal fire has attracted us for warmth and companionship
    From time immemorial the communal fire has attracted us for warmth and companionship
  • Sun is going down, where else would you want to be
    Sun is going down, where else would you want to be
  • Just looking back to the cottage from the dock on Grand Lake
    Just looking back to the cottage from the dock on Grand Lake
  • Here in the Smokehouse you can prepare your favourite foods in comfort sheltered from any inclement weather
    Here in the Smokehouse you can prepare your favourite foods in comfort sheltered from any inclement weather
  • You can cook and grill or make your own pizza in thee Smokehouse
    You can cook and grill or make your own pizza in thee Smokehouse
  • Sooner or later, one of these herons will silently glide by on its way to or from its feeding locations
    Sooner or later, one of these herons will silently glide by on its way to or from its feeding locations
  • Swimming with Dad!
    Swimming with Dad!
  • Layout of the cottage site and buildings
    Layout of the cottage site and buildings
  • Main cottage upstairs bedroom two
    Main cottage upstairs bedroom two
  • Bathroom and laundry room part of main cottage
    Bathroom and laundry room part of main cottage
  • Downstairs bathroom in main cottage
    Downstairs bathroom in main cottage
  • Just another sunrise in Paradise, yours to enjoy on Grand Lake
    Just another sunrise in Paradise, yours to enjoy on Grand Lake
  • We love happy guests!
    We love happy guests!
  • Still-life with fall leaf and fire-pit with lake behind
    Still-life with fall leaf and fire-pit with lake behind
  • Settle in for a restful night in comfort and privacy
    Settle in for a restful night in comfort and privacy
  • Here's to a Great Stay at the Cottage!
    Here's to a Great Stay at the Cottage!
  • Lots of seating for relaxation around the campfire in our lake-side raised fire pit; firewood is provided!
    Lots of seating for relaxation around the campfire in our lake-side raised fire pit; firewood is provided!
  • Shower area in sauna for your convenience
    Shower area in sauna for your convenience
  • Fire Pit and Seating area with Grand Lake in background
    Fire Pit and Seating area with Grand Lake in background
  • View of kitchen from dining room through access window
    View of kitchen from dining room through access window
  • Walkway from Driveway to main cottage
    Walkway from Driveway to main cottage
  • Dining room table set for fancy dinner with special guests on a celebratory occasion
    Dining room table set for fancy dinner with special guests on a celebratory occasion
  • Rack outside sauna door in kitchen with bath robes ready for your use
    Rack outside sauna door in kitchen with bath robes ready for your use
  • Kamado charcoal BBQ if you prefer "low and slow"; charcoal and supplies located nearby for your use
    Kamado charcoal BBQ if you prefer "low and slow"; charcoal and supplies located nearby for your use
  • Ooni wood-fired compact pizza oven does delightful snack or a full meal
    Ooni wood-fired compact pizza oven does delightful snack or a full meal
  • High-end propane BBQ for convenient and tasty food preparation
    High-end propane BBQ for convenient and tasty food preparation
  • Fishing rods on the rack outside by the dock; bring your own worms!
    Fishing rods on the rack outside by the dock; bring your own worms!
  • Smokehouse bench for seating and wood stove for when days are colder
    Smokehouse bench for seating and wood stove for when days are colder
  • Snuggling in the sauna after a good session and cooling shower
    Snuggling in the sauna after a good session and cooling shower
  • Interior of private, intimate and cozy bunky bedroom
    Interior of private, intimate and cozy bunky bedroom
  • Get a great night's sleep in the bunky after hiking, biking or skiing; and a wonderful evening of course!
    Get a great night's sleep in the bunky after hiking, biking or skiing; and a wonderful evening of course!
  • Front view of bunky with floor-to-ceiling windows provide fabulous lake view as you awake
    Front view of bunky with floor-to-ceiling windows provide fabulous lake view as you awake
  • Whimsical plumbing details in Teahouse bathroom
    Whimsical plumbing details in Teahouse bathroom
  • Washbasin in Teahouse bathroom is a delightful eye-catcher
    Washbasin in Teahouse bathroom is a delightful eye-catcher
  • Small but important detail in Teahouse bathroom corner: here's your fluffy towels and washcloths
    Small but important detail in Teahouse bathroom corner: here's your fluffy towels and washcloths
  • Teahouse bedroom area showing view through windows of balcony and main cottage below
    Teahouse bedroom area showing view through windows of balcony and main cottage below
  • View of teahouse bedroom area with washroom/shower area immediately to left; blinds on floor-to-ceiling windows are all up
    View of teahouse bedroom area with washroom/shower area immediately to left; blinds on floor-to-ceiling windows are all up
  • View of living room from dining room area with propane stove
    View of living room from dining room area with propane stove
  • Entrance to interior sauna showing stove door and robes stored on shelf
    Entrance to interior sauna showing stove door and robes stored on shelf
  • Wood-burning interior sauna located inside main cottage
    Wood-burning interior sauna located inside main cottage
  • Upstairs bedroom two in main cottage
    Upstairs bedroom two in main cottage
  • Cottage kitchen showing dishwasher and stove with microwave
    Cottage kitchen showing dishwasher and stove with microwave
  • Upstairs cottage bedroom one
    Upstairs cottage bedroom one
  • Hanging storage in main cottage upstairs bedroom one
    Hanging storage in main cottage upstairs bedroom one
  • Upstairs bedroom one in main cottage
    Upstairs bedroom one in main cottage
  • Wood stove stove area in the veranda
    Wood stove stove area in the veranda
  • Main cottage upstairs bathroom
    Main cottage upstairs bathroom
  • Main cottage downstairs laundry room/bathroom
    Main cottage downstairs laundry room/bathroom
  • Seating areas at Smokehouse end of veranda
    Seating areas at Smokehouse end of veranda
  • View of entire veranda from main cottage sliding doors towards Smokehouse end
    View of entire veranda from main cottage sliding doors towards Smokehouse end
  • Large table and view of veranda far end seating areas
    Large table and view of veranda far end seating areas