We live on Lake Eugenia, at the top of the Beaver Valley in Ontario. Our property is part of a small community on a crescent which houses about 40 families in the summer months and about 10 families in other seasons. We live in a wooded area surrounded by many large sugar maples and mixed forest species. We are within walking distance of the Bruce Trail, the general store and a wonderful pet store. We are within a short drive of some wonderful cafes and restaurants.
Our two-story custom built house has 2 bedrooms on the main floor and 2 bedrooms in our finished basement with a walkout onto the lakeside. There is a full bathroom on the main floor and a bathroom, with a shower and sauna, on the lower level. We also have full laundry facilities. We have an efficient wood stove and although we have electric heat, we heat with wood, making it a very cozy house. We also have high speed internet and cable TV.
Eugenia is part of the Niagara Escarpment which is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. This means our natural surroundings are exceptional with a number of waterfalls that tumble over the escarpment and into the local creeks and rivers. We are about 40 minutes south of Collingwood, a well-known tourist town offering lots for the outdoor enthusiast in all seasons. We have both downhill and cross-country skiing nearby in the winter months and great roads and trails for running, walking, and hiking at any time. The area is well-known cycling area in the spring, summer and fall.
We had two dogs that came to us as a bonded pair (mother and daughter) of rescues six years ago. Since then the daughter passed away leaving Cuddy, the mom, who is now 15 years old. She is very sweet and easy-going in her senior years. She still likes her walks and swims in the lake but is more of a homebody these days. She loves meeting new people and is instantly loyal to whomever feeds and shows her some love. She can be left alone for up to 4 hours as she sleeps a lot.
Other than putting the needs of our dog first, the house needs little care and attention.