Skip the 401 gridlock and head just 30 - 40 minutes outside of Guelph or Waterloo to Conestoga Lake, where a lengthy commute is optional but the panoramic water views are absolutely mandatory. Perched on my personal favourite area of the lake, this place claims arguably the single best vantage point on the entire lake, this property offers a massive 1,000-square-foot deck with glass railings that serves as your primary open-air living room for the summer. It comes fully equipped with a steel pergola and a 60,000 BTU fire table, creating an outdoor environment that makes it incredibly easy to forget about your smartphone. Inside, the heavy lifting has already been entirely completed.

The main cottage has been stripped down and modernized with new wiring, updated plumbing with an iron removal system, spray foam insulation, new windows, and fresh flooring. It features a bright kitchen fitted with stainless steel appliances, a vaulted ceiling upstairs, and two updated bathrooms. The main floor (and deck) is also thoughtfully designed to be wheelchair accessible. For your overnight guests, the separate bunkie has been fully refreshed with its own new kitchenette, a two-piece bathroom, and a private balcony.