Chalet Watson | Cozy pet-friendly cottage near Gatineau/Ottawa with Home Theatre | Cottage in Val-des-Monts
4 Bedroom Cottage in Lac-McGregor, Val-des-Monts
Your private paradise in Val-des-Monts!
Just 20 min from Gatineau and 30 min from Ottawa, this cozy kid- and pet-friendly cottage is the perfect place to unwind with family or friends, all year round. A magical retreat for nature lovers!
Watch a movie or play video games on the home theatre, play poker or pool, relax by a fire with forest views. In summer, kayak on Lake McGregor and enjoy the BBQ patio with private pool.
With a fully equipped kitchen, it's the ideal spot to create unforgettable memories!
Inside Features:
Step into a bright, open concept main floor designed for comfort and connection. The living room features a cozy fireplace, forest views through large windows, a reading nook, and a 3 in 1 poker/bumper pool table that converts into extra dining space for 6-8. The fully equipped kitchen seats 7-9 and offers generous storage. A laundry room and half bath complete the main floor level.
Upstairs, the master suite is a peaceful retreat with a King bed, office desk, TV, hanging chair, walk in closet, and a spa style en suite featuring an air bath overlooking the trees—candles and Epsom salts included.
The walk out basement is ideal for families, offering a home theatre with snack bar and two sofa beds, full bathroom, bunk-bed kids room with toys and books, and hallway bunk bed. While the home theatre and hallway spaces aren’t fully private, they provide comfortable sleeping arrangements.
Outside Features:
All year round, evenings are magical around the firepit or in the hammock, surrounded by soft lighting of torches and the sounds of the forest.
During summer, enjoy the wrap around balcony with BBQ, outdoor dining space, lounge seating, and a gated pool area. Two kayaks on rolling carts are available for easy access to the nearby lake.
The pool is closed from October to April.
Guest access
You may access the whole cottage on the property, except the garage. Note that the garage is not accessible to guests and kept locked for owner's storage purposes.
The cottage is locked with a keyless lock. Simply enter the code on the keypad to enter. The code will be provided to you 24h before your stay.
Interaction with guests
If you need any assistance or cleaning during your stay, contact Corinne Perry (owner and host) and Jean Julien (owner and co-host) through Vrbo.
Things to do in the area, all year round:
• Explore scenic forest trails at Nakkertok Park, Sentier Deauville or Parc de la Gatineau for hiking, walking, or photography
• Discover local farms, markets, and regional food producers
• Go wildlife watching and birding in the surrounding forests
• Take leisurely drives through the Outaouais countryside
• Practice yoga, meditation, or wellness activities offered locally
• Visit Wakefield’s cafés, boutiques, and riverside viewpoints, or experience a luxury dining and spa experience at the Wakefield Mill Hotel and Spa
• Enjoy relaxing thermal experiences at Nordik Spa Nature in Chelsea
• Enjoy nightlife, dining, shows, and gaming at Casino du Lac‑Leamy
• Visit cultural sites, artisan shops, outdoor concerts, festivals and other seasonal pop up events; check online for local activities in Val-des-Monts, or in nearby towns and municipalities like Gatineau, Ottawa, Chelsea, Wakefield, l’Ange-Gardien
Things to do in the area, by season:
Summer
• Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding or fishing on Lake McGregor (we provide 2 kayaks)
• Free hiking trails at Nakkertok Park
• Kid , bike- and dog-friendly Sentier Deauville
• Visit Ferme Aux Saveurs des Monts
• Swimming or tanning at Plage municipale du Lac Saint Pierre (beach)
• Thrilling treetop adventures, zip lines, aerial games, and caves at Arbraska Laflèche
• Mini golf and kids playground with slides, tunnels and trampolines at Village Dunnd’s Minigolf Chelsea
• Water park fun at Mont Cascades
Fall
• Scenic hikes at Nakkertok and Sentier Deauville
• Wakefield’s cafés, boutiques, and riverside strolls
• Peak colour forest walks and photography
• Harvest events and farm visits at regional producers
• Relaxing wellness workshops and seasonal retreats
Winter
• Skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at Sommet Edelweiss and Mont Cascades
• Snowshoeing and cross country skiing at Nakkertok Park
• Tubing and sleigh rides at Domaine de l’Ange Gardien
• Ice skating on community rinks or frozen lakes (conditions permitting)
• Snowmobiling on regional trails
• Dog sledding experiences with Aventure Outaouais
Spring
• Maple season feasts and brunch at a sugar shack like Sucrerie du Terroir
• Early season hikes as trails reopen
• Birdwatching and wildlife observation
• First paddles of the season on Lake McGregor
• Visits to Ferme aux Saveurs des Monts for fresh local products
Chalet Watson | Cozy pet-friendly cottage near Gatineau/Ottawa with Home Theatre is located in Lac-McGregor. Chalet Watson | Cozy pet-friendly cottage near Gatineau/Ottawa with Home Theatre provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Internet, Parking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Child Friendly, Internet, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Chalet Watson | Cozy pet-friendly cottage near Gatineau/Ottawa with Home Theatre has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Lac-McGregor has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Lac-McGregor, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 321271, 2026-05-08 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
