How do I pay?
By Interac e-Transfer. 50% at contract signing (in person), balance 30 days before arrival. A $2,000 security is paid by separate Interac and returned within 7 days after departure if all is in order.
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Everything you should know
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How many guests can stay?
The maximum is 14 guests: 8 adults and 6 children in family configuration; 6 to 9 in remote-work configuration (one bedroom is converted into an office). The monthly rate includes 8 guests, children counted; each additional guest is $50 per night.
Are pets allowed?
No. The house is set up not to accommodate pets.
Is smoking allowed?
No indoors. Outside only, more than 5 metres from the house.
Is Lake Barron truly navigable?
Yes. Lake Barron allows motorboats: electric, or gasoline up to 60 HP — no personal watercraft, no ballasted wake/wakesurf/water-ski boats. The chalet has a private dock providing direct lake access.
Can I bring my own boat?
Yes, with prior declaration and approval. Any damage to the dock, lake bed, or third party is the renter's responsibility and may be deducted from the $2,000 security deposit, or billed separately.
Boats accepted
- Pontoon with motor ≤ 60 HP
- Rowboat
- Kayak, canoe, paddleboard, pedal boat
- Unmasted sailboat
Boats refused
- Wakeboard, wakesurf or water-ski boat with ballast (shoreline erosion and sediment churn)
- Personal watercraft (Sea-Doo, jet ski)
- Any motor exceeding 60 HP
Conditions
- Mandatory declaration at booking (type, length, motor, photos on request)
- Valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) — a federal Transport Canada requirement
- Renter personal liability insurance (the chalet contract does not cover guest boats)
- Attested cleaning, draining and drying since last use on another body of water (Quebec law — zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil)
- Maximum 10 km/h within 30 m of shore (federal regulation)
- No motor before 9 AM or after 9 PM
- Only one motorized boat docked at a time
- No fuelling at the dock
- No overnight occupancy on board
- No commercial activity (fishing tournaments, third-party rentals)
How far from Montreal?
About 55 minutes by car via Highway 15 and Route 327.
Is there internet?
1 Gbps fibre Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6, throughout the house. Ideal for remote work.
What is the cancellation policy?
More than 60 days before arrival: 100% deposit refunded. Between 30 and 60 days: 50%. Less than 30 days: non-refundable, except documented force majeure.
Are linens and towels included?
Yes. Full linens and towels for 14 guests included; extras on request.
Is the property ploughed in winter?
Yes, snow removal is included. Parking and access to the house are maintained.
How do I get to the house?
288 chemin Cambria, Gore (Quebec) J0V 1K0 — about 55 minutes (75 km) from Montreal via Highway 15 north then Route 327. GPS works; detailed directions are sent before arrival.
Where to do groceries?
Lachute (20 min) or Morin Heights (15 min) have full grocery stores. Summer farmers market in Morin Heights.
Does cell service work at the chalet?
Bell and Telus generally work well at the chalet; Vidéotron and Rogers can be weak. Coverage varies over the last 2 km of chemin Cambria. The 1 Gbps fibre Wi-Fi covers the whole house.
Where does the water come from?
The house is supplied by an artesian well — we ask that water not be left running needlessly. The chalet is on a septic system: nothing but toilet paper down the toilets.
How many vehicles can park?
On-site parking easily fits 4 vehicles, and it is ploughed in winter.
What does the rental include?
Turn-key chalet: fully equipped kitchen, linens and towels for 14, indoor gas fireplace, four-season hot tub, propane BBQ, outdoor kitchen, snow removal, 1 Gbps fibre Wi-Fi, central A/C, private dock with lake access. Bring just your suitcases and groceries.
Can I host a party or event?
Yes for family gatherings and modest celebrations (birthday, retreat) — they are welcome. No commercial parties, weddings, or loud events, out of respect for neighbours. Quiet hours apply after 10 pm.
What is the minimum stay?
32 nights. The chalet is not rented by the week or the weekend. Past 31 nights, the rental falls under the Quebec Civil Code rather than the tourist-accommodation regime (CITQ) — which is what makes direct booking possible, with no platform commission.
Are there security cameras?
One outdoor camera covers the property entrance, and nothing else. There are no cameras inside the chalet, on the deck, or facing the dock. It is stated in the contract and disclosed to you before signing.
Is the availability calendar up to date?
Yes. The calendar auto-syncs every 30 minutes with Airbnb bookings and my personal calendar. If a date shows available, it is available.
Last updated: September 5, 2026
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