THORNE LAKE COTTAGE- HOUSEHOLD RULES

We would like to welcome you to our cottage and extend our wishes for an enjoyable vacation.

COTTAGE ADDRESS:
	-5&6 Island Rockwood Road Twp of Muskoka Lakes.
	-Fire route address is Hwy#169 fire sign #2301, Cottages 5 & 6
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
  	-The 911 emergency phone number does work in this area.  DIAL 911 for all emergencies.
-The nearest hospital is South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. 705-454-4404.    
Hospital address is 75 Ann St. Bracebridge.
	-To contact Lydia or Victor, try the following #’s in this order. 905-857-3899(home)
416-317-2666(Lydia cell),416-809-6294(Victor cell),905-878-1156(Victor Work)
WASTE DISPOSAL:
	-You are in cottage country so this is important.  Please place all garbage in garbage bags.  	
Store them in the cottage! At the end of your stay,(or during your stay if it wish), please bring garbage 
to the dump in Port Carling or New Ark Marina 2 MINUTES AWAY.  NEVER LEAVE GARBAGE 
OUTSIDE IT WILL ATTRACT ANIMALS.  THANK YOU.
	-The Port Carling dump is located off Hwy118 on Eveleigh Road. 705-765-5955
	-Another Dump is in Gravenhurst.  

SWIMMING:
	-The water is not as deep as it looks, but because it has a dark bottom, it is very difficult to know 
where it is shallow and where it is deep.  Also BIG DANGEROUS ROCKS are in the swimming area in 
spots, very close to the surface.  NO DIVING and be careful swimming. Be very careful before entering 
the water, a very large snapping turtle hangs around the dock at times, DO NOT feed or get close to the 
turtle, they can be VERY DANGEROUS.  The swim raft in the middle of the bay is ours and you are welcome
to use it.

WATER:
	-Don’t drink the water.
	-The cottage uses the lake as a water source.  It has an electric pump to provide hot and cold water 
	inside the cottage.  PLEASE DO NOT RUN THE WATER IF THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF FOR ANY
	REASON, AS THIS WILL DRAIN THE SYSTEM AND THE PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE PRIMED.
	-We have supplied one large blue water keg for your use.  The keg can be filled conveniently at the 
	following locations:
	-13 KM south on hwy 169 (pump is next to tennis courts)
	-Bala tourist information center
	-Bala community center ( Maple road, next to the Bala General Store).
BATHROOM/SEPTIC SYSTEM:
	-THE SEPTIC SYSTEM IS VERY SENSITIVE.  The basic rule is DO NOT PUT ANYTHING DOWN THE 
	TOILET OTHER THAN NATURAL WASTE AND TOILET PAPER.  
	-Please use the toilet paper provided. (2ply biodegradeable)
	-NO PAPER TOWELS, KLEENEX, SANITARY PRODUCTS, MATCHES, GREASE…   	
	-It is also easier on the system if you flush only when required.
	-Coffee grinds must go in garbage containers.
	-A jar will be left for any cooking greases.
LINENS/SHEETS:
	-Towels and linens are not provided.  Please bring your own. 
-Blankets and Pillows are provided.
-You may want to bring extra sleeping bags for the extra cold nights
-The cottages have terrible heat retention.



	
BBQ:	
	-A propane BBQ is provided.  Charcoal and lighter fluid will also be provided if you want to use the charcoal 
	BBQ at the other cottage.

SAUNA CABIN:
	-The Sauna is NOT working.  The cabin loft can be used to sleep children or small adults. The main area is to 
	be used for storage of fishing gear and water equipment.  It also can be used as a screened in porch.

TV/VIDEOS:
	-Only 2 or 3 channels are available.  VCR is hooked up.
	-Videos are rented @: Jug Town (12KM south on 169), Cassie’s Video (Bala),  New Ark Marina,, Purk’s Bait 
	Shop (Bala).

BOATS:
	-A canoe and a paddleboat are provided.  Oars and lifejackets are in the sauna house.  Please bring boats to 
	shore at the end of each day and keep water toys, lifejackets and oars in the sauna house. Try to leave boats 
	upside down in case it rains.  The paddleboat has a hole in the exterior lining. It still works OK.  To feel more 
	comfortable, open the plug to drain the water between the base and the exterior lining.  It is located at the
	 front of the boat.  Please leave boats upside down at the end of your stay.

COMMUNITY NOTES:
	-Thorne lake is very natural and very peaceful.   Other cottagers on this lake feel very strongly to keep it this 
	way. They also keep an eye out for their neighbors.  Don’t be surprised if someone asks who you are.  Explain 
	your relation with us.  
	-No loud parties or noise after 10PM.  The sound in this area carries incredibly far!
	-Don’t feed any animals(especially the geese.)

CLEANING:
	-Thank you for your consideration in leaving the cottage(inside and out) thoroughly clean and tidy, as it was 
	for your arrival.  Cleaning equipment and supplies will be provided.
	
SMOKING:
	No smoking or candle burning is allowed inside the cottage.

BONFIRES:
	Bonfires are only allowed at night.  Please read current burning restrictions posted on hwy 11 and on 169.  
	Please have water hose ready in case of an emergency.
Checklist
Switch off all lights 
Clean Dishes
Clean Floor
Leave blankets folded on bed
Put Canoe and Paddle boat upside down on shore and tied up
Please bring all garbage (food especially) home or take it to New Ark Marina (just 2 minutes south on 169. This is probably the most difficult chore but it is the most important! Please help us keep the wildlife from making a big mess.
Put all water toys away in sauna house.
Close windows and lock doors.
Try to leave the cottage in the condition you found it.
Have a safe trip home!

Thank you very much
Victor and Lydia