A cozy lakeside living space framed by expansive windows, offering serene views of Lake Massawippi and the surrounding forest in winter.
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Dragonwatch Cottage

Welcome to the Owner’s Cottage — a secluded lakeside retreat where a private boathouse, direct water access, and the gentle hush of the surroundings invite days shaped by water, memory, and unhurried connection.

Built in 1898 on the grounds of a former lakeside golf club, the cottage carries quiet traces of its past; wander the surrounding woods and you may still come across century-old golf balls slowly returning to the earth. Today, it stands apart on its own stretch of Lake Massawippi, offering rare privacy and a sense of stepping into another rhythm of time.

Its name, Dragonwatch, nods to local legend—the elusive “Massawippi Monster”—and to the cottage’s singular vantage point. From the living room, wide windows open onto a sweeping view of the lake, as if designed for watchful stillness: a place to observe shifting light, passing weather, and perhaps something more mysterious beneath the surface.

  • 2250 ft²
  • King (x2) + Queen (x2)
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • Fully-furnished kitchen
  • Two full bathrooms
  • Wood fireplace
  • Private boathouse with lounge
  • Patio
  • Private beach
  • Private dock
  • Three bedrooms
  • On the lake with panoramic views
  • Robes and slippers
  • Premium bedding
  • High-speed wireless internet
  • Nespresso Coffee Machine
  • Nightly turndown service

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Massawippi Lake

Where Time Slows

At first light, the room fills gently with morning sun as Lake Massawippi slowly comes to life.

Here, days aren't planned—they unfold naturally. A yoga session by the water. A glass of wine in the gardens. Or nothing at all. Especially nothing at all.

As the sun sets, the infinity pool seems to dissolve into the lake, blurring the line between water and horizon. What remains is a sense of balance: nothing unnecessary, nothing missing, nothing demanding your time.

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Infinity pool and hot tub overlooking the lake.
A woman in a dress is having a drink in the gardens.

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