1. How is Sunny Point different than other Cottage Resorts? This is a great question. There are a couple of things different about us. First, our cottages and inn are extremely private and all are waterfront. Many other places cluster all their cottages together, one on top of another. We think you might as well be in a trailer park. We only have 12 rental buildings sharing 2,700 feet of waterfront and with 84 acres and a maximum occupancy of about 100 people, there is about one acre of property for every guest here.

2. Why do you suggest that we bring bottled water? This is just a matter of practicality. We receive our water right from Otter Lake, which consistently tests among the top 10% of all cleanest lakes in Ontario and then filter this water with a U.V. filter. We clean our waterlines annually and test regularly as required by the Ministry of Environment's Safe Drinking Water Branch. We almost always have perfect water tests. But, it is different than the water you drink at home. Why risk feeling a bit queezy from drinking water that you aren't used to? The folks we bought Sunny Point from drank the water. We don't. We advise you not to and even sell bottled water ourselves.

3. What do I need to rent a boat and motor? Any responsible Adult member of the rental group, 21 and over, who will be operating the boat must receive instruction from us and sign a Rental Boat Safety Checklist which we also provide This allows you to operate one of our boats while staying at Sunny Point. We made a significant investment in a new fleet of lightweight Kevlar and fiberglass yellow canoes that we have made part of the rental package at all cottages and the Grand Muskokan as both an addition to your accommodation and replacement for those folks who can't drive or don't want a motor boat. You do not need anything other than common sense to operate a canoe, kayak or paddleboat.

4. Can I launch and keep my own boat at Sunny Point? Sure. We have a launch and either you can launch or we will launch your boat for you. If you have a cottage, you can keep your boat moored at your own private dock. There is a limitation of an 18 feet being the largest size we can launch and you must have a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Larger boats and non 4x4's tend to create large ruts in our already steep launch. It is dangerous for us to then regrade the launch as our tractor must creep to within the water's edge. If your boat is too large, a Free launch is available at Otter Lake Marina, minutes from Sunny Point.

5. What is the lake like to swim in? One word... fantastic. Otter Lake is among the cleanest lakes in Ontario. This is not a weedy lake but a sand bottom. During a normal summer, the lake temperature will climb to 80 degrees or warmer.

6. How's the fishing? Good. Each year, some 10 year old catches a huge northern pike right off the dock. We also have lake trout, black crappie, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. Each cottage and unit comes equipped with wall-mounted plaques that describe the fish to be caught, where to catch them, and how to catch them. Please do not bring the plaque-mounted versions into the boat with you! (Don't laugh - it has been done!)

7. What time is check in and check out? Check-in time is 2pm. Please appreciate that we have the entire resort to turnover in high season, and we do want the accommodation spotless with repairs done before your arrival. Check-out time in July and August is 9am for the same reasons as stated above. We want the resort in tip top shape for the arrival of our next set of guests. During the off season, earlier check-in times and later check-out times can usually be accommodated. Please call to request this.

8. What is the closest town and how far away is it? Parry Sound is about 20 km and 20 minutes away.

9. Why do you not allow campfires? It isn't us, it's the insurance company. In 2004, we lost a cottage due to a fire. (no one was hurt, just the building). The insurance company asks us not to allow camp fires. We don't. There is a gas bbq at every cottage and five gas bbq's around the inn. There is a park style bbq which requires briquettes at all cottages and a smaller portable briquette at Cottage 5.

10. Can I have visitors? Yes and No. We pride ourselves on providing an exclusive and very private cottage experience for our PAYING guests. You may have guests to visit, who are not staying at the resort, for the day, for a $10 fee per person per day, up to the MAXIMUM allowable for your rented unit. For example, the maximum allowable persons for a 3 bedroom cottage is 6 people including the guests sleeping at the cottage and the visitors coming for the day. In the past, we have had visitors sometimes out number the number of guests at a cottage. This isn't pleasant for anyone else and we now forbid it. Please contact us for clarification if you have any questions.

11. Can I bring and use a Jet Ski, Tent, Trailer and/or Fireworks? One word...No.