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Things to Bring For all cottages

Top-Sheets & Blankets (fitted sheets are on beds) Kitchen & Bath towels paper towel

CLEAR** garbage bags toilet paper ("eco-friendly"* as possible) 1 or 2-ply soaps ("eco-friendly"* as possible)

* We maintain our own water and waste systems;
"eco-friendly" (septic friendly) 1 or 2-ply toilet paper that disintegrates quickly
and plant-based soaps ensure the healthy environmental performance of our system.

** Our District of Muskoka instituted the use of clear garbage bags on March 1st, 2025. They will not pick up a bag if they cannot see what is in it. This is their way of making sure that recyclables make it into the blue bins for recycling, with the goal of extending the life of our landfill.
"You may have up to two (2) privacy bags inside each larger clear bag. Privacy bags are classified as smaller opaque bags that let you hide items you do not want others to see."
We will line washroom waste containers with clear bags. And we also put a clear garbage bag into the kitchen waste container with one extra in the cleaning kit under the sink. If more bags are needed, we have some that we can give out. We understand that not all communities use clear bags for their waste.

Items Supplied to All Cottages:

fitted sheets, pillows & cases Full-size fridge & stove all dishes, cutlery, pots & pans dish liquid ("eco-friendly"*) & cloth/sponge toaster & microwave coffee maker & re-useable filters BRITA water filter Barbecue with propane & utensils ceiling fan and oscillating table fans

Cleaning supplies to keep your cottage clean We appreciate your help in leaving us a tidy cottage Smart tv & blu-ray dvd player (no wifi or cable) with 3 hdmi ports & 3 network stations Extra Items in cottages #4 & #7 a dishwasher (with detergent) a blender Beach Toys buckets, shovels & other toys are provided for everyone on the beach

For Your Consideration

Water: Each cottage is supplied by our own excellent deep well water; ~ tri-filtered, chlorinated & tested in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Health. Each cottage has a "BRITA" water filter, which will filter out the chlorine. The natural minerals in our water give it a light gold hue. Please think twice before bringing bottled water. As well as being cost effective, this is a very good ECO-alternative to bottled water. Recycling & reducing garbage: We have an excellent recycling program here in Muskoka! ~ Plastic bags, plastic food wrap, foil, all containers ~ washed out first with soap so as not to attract animals ~ are accepted. Complete lists are posted in each cottage & bins are provided. As much as 80% of everyday waste materials can be recycled. Our area does not yet have a green bin program, so, to reduce garbage, we greatly appreciate as much recycling effort as possible. Elm Cove Recycles Quick checklist: Flashlight, camera, clock, radio, bug spray, raingear, games(cards), sun block & sunglasses, beach towels. Phones & Internet: We do not provide WIFI. Both the Port Severn Library (at our exit #156) and Honey Harbour Library have public internet and FAX service and are within 10 minutes drive of Elm Cove. Hours for Honey Harbour and Port Severn ATM machine: The Honey Harbour Towne Centre in HH, the PetroCan Convenience Store at our Exit 156 & the Port Severn General Store at Exit 153 have ATM machines. Laundry:  'Severn Suds' is a very efficient Laundromat and self-serve car wash, located 10 minutes drive from Elm Cove, at the entrance to Hwy 400 (our exit #156) on Lone Pine Road. To save on laundry costs, bring your own supply of laundry detergent & softener. They have a change machine. Campfire Wood:  Purchase/obtain local wood for campfires only from Honey Harbour & area. Do not transport wood from other areas. It is illegal to do so, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, due to the possibility of spreading non-native pests. For more information, see the CFIA website or call 1-866-463-6017; toll-free. Help Protect Canada's Trees & Forests.