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New and luxurious chalet 1 hour from Montreal, with access to the lake and private pontoon, loan of kayaks and paddle boards

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House • Entrelacs QC Canada

    6 Guests  
    2 Bedrooms  
    1 Bathroom  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  May 2024
Views  437

General overview

New chalet from 2023, located one hour from Montreal: I can also exchange my pied-à-terre in Montreal (2 bedrooms, 4 people), or do a mix of the two! I am very flexible and can accommodate just about any date since I have 2 properties. All types of exchanges can interest me, but it depends on the place and the period. A change of scenery guaranteed, one hour from Montreal! The chalet is located in Lanaudière, near Chertsey. 1h10 from my Montreal apartment. In a preserved and magnificent location! Located at the end of a peninsula, it is a place of absolute calm! With the village 3 minutes by car, or 10 minutes by bike. Beautiful unobstructed view of the lake in winter, and a little more intimate in summer because of the surrounding greenery. With its glazing, the chalet gives the impression of being immersed in nature. 1700 sf house with two large bedrooms. It is my main residence, the comfort is absolute. Suitable for 6 people maximum (1 queen bed, 1 double bed + 1 modular bed which can become queen or subdivide into 2 single beds). So I can accommodate 3 couples, or 2 couples + 2 people. The master bedroom is loft style: it is not closed, but is visually separated from the living room by a wall. The loft style configuration allows this large space to be kept open to the windows over the entire front surface of the chalet and gives the impression of being immersed in the forest from any place in the living room/kitchen... or from bedroom. It’s a bit of an “open to the forest” concept. A spa is accessible directly from the house, on the balcony of the master bedroom. But there is also access from the garden. It works in summer and winter. Access to the lake via a private road to a platform (raft/boat). Access on foot only, no car access. For the Montreal apartment, see my other listing.

The space

It is a still wild area, with shops nearby (Chertsey, Entrelacs). Few shops in the village of Entrelacs, but the grocery store (Richelieu market) provides 4 or 5 "catered meals" cooked on site every day, and has a good choice of fruits and vegetables, and very good meat and fish. Out of respect for my neighbors (and for myself), I do not allow parties or music outside. Ecological and rejuvenating stay only, for nature lovers! It is a place to recharge your batteries, to rest with family or friends. And enjoy the spa or swimming, walks in the forest behind, kayak trips on the lake and in the river... with great respect for our environment. The village center is tiny: no cafes or restaurants. To do this, you have to go to Chertsey or Rawdon. We have a DIY store, a church and a town hall, and a gas station/convenience store. It's minimalist, but that's why I love it! It's absolute calm. Many neighbors are friends and can be contacted if needed.

Guest access

House on one floor. The entrance is located at the back of the house. In winter, it is accessible by a staircase with 6 steps which opens onto the terrace and the gallery. In summer, it is also accessible from the back with only 1 step, but no tarmac path, you walk on the grass.

Notes

I lend 2 kayaks and 1 paddle board. The hill behind the house is common property and you can practice rackets and cross-country skiing there. Or walk in the summer. In summer, the water is warm and can go from 22 (in cool weather) to 28° (in a heatwave). In winter, you can ski or skite-surf on the lake. It is only accessible to lakeside owners, no public access, it is very calm and wild. The lake is large, and has 4 small bays, each with their own charm. It is navigable, so there are motorboats, but no public access, so never very busy. It takes about an hour to kayak around (at a good pace), so it's not a small lake. You can really have fun there! For reasons of lake water safety (algae), it is forbidden to bring your own boats (paddle type), unless you discuss it with me and give me the guarantee that you have visited the resort washing of the village.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
BBQ
BBQ
Hot tub
Hot tub
Balcony
Balcony
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Bikes
Bikes
Camping gear
Camping gear
Kayak
Kayak
Standup paddleboard
Standup paddleboard

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Luxury
    Village
    Water
    Skiing
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Last minute
    Cross-country skiing

Accessibility

Single level 
Accessible stairways 
Wide hallways 
Accessible shower 
Handheld shower 
Accessible kitchen access 
Accessible laundry access 
Accessible parking space 

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

It is a still wild area, with shops nearby (Chertsey, Entrelacs). Few shops in the village of Entrelacs, but the grocery store (Richelieu market) provides 4 or 5 "catered meals" cooked on site every day, and has a good choice of fruits and vegetables, and very good meat and fish. Out of respect for my neighbors (and for myself), I do not allow parties or music outside. Ecological and rejuvenating stay only, for nature lovers! It is a place to recharge your batteries, to rest with family or friends. And enjoy the spa or swimming, walks in the forest behind, kayak trips on the lake and in the river... with great respect for our environment. The village center is tiny: no cafes or restaurants. To do this, you have to go to Chertsey or Rawdon. We have a DIY store, a church and a town hall, and a gas station/convenience store. It's minimalist, but that's why I love it! It's absolute calm. Many neighbors are friends and can be contacted if needed.

Getting to my home

From Montreal, it's a 1h10 drive via the A25. You can also come directly from Montreal-Trudeau airport (1h25 drive via the A15) If you also want to come to my apartment in Montreal, it's a 30 minute drive from the airport and about $60 by taxi when there's not too much traffic. Close to all transport: bus, metro, self-service bicycles/cycle paths

Nearest airport

Montreal-Trudeau (1h25 drive)

Getting around

Mainly by car. By bike, if you are sporty (I already had an exchange with a guy who teleworked... and cycled)!

Map of Approximate Location

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Isabelle

I have been doing house exchanges since 1995. I have traveled the world with my children, since they were 2 and 5 years old... and for 30 years :) I was on another site, but I would like to reconnect with a more convivial formula. I work in film dubbing (cinema and TV series) and am also a cartoon scriptwriter. I am nomadic 4 months a year, so I am open to everything! I am very flexible on dates, because I have 2 houses: an apartment in Montreal and a cottage. I love kayaking, swimming, cross-country skiing, museums, cities as well as the countryside. I like destinations that are out of the ordinary, I can't stand overtourism. I can exchange for a week, or a month. I am sometimes accompanied by a friend, or one of my daughters. I am already starting to like this site. Looking forward to making trades!
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Desired Destinations

Open to any destination
Can travel at any time
Mar 20, 2025 - May 10, 2025 (Flexible)
"Je cherche des échanges d'une semaine à 10 jours (sauf sur Morea et Raiatea pour le moment). Pour Tahiti, je ne sais pas encore, je peux accepter des demandes, mais j'attends la réponse d'amis qui pourraient y être mutés et pourraient alors m'héberger."

Dates flexible
"en général en novembre-décembre ou du 15 mars au 15 mai, chaque année. De 1 semaine à 1 mois."

Dates flexible
"plutôt en 2025"

Dates flexible
"Pendant les grands week-ends de 3 ou 4 jours"

Dates flexible
"une à 2 semaines chaque année, en septembre"

Dates flexible
"1 à 2 semaines chaque année en septembre"

Dates flexible
"En général novembre-décembre ou mars-avril. Un peu vers Buenos Aeres où vit ma fille et un peu en road trip, donc Province de Cordoba, San Luis, Jujuy, Salta ou la Patagonie."