Château Saint-Émile, Heritage Lakefront & Hot Tub

A restored 1937 presbytery with private lake access in the mountains of Petite Nation. Soak in the wood-fired hot tub, kayak or pedal-boat from the dock, then gather by the gas fireplace or around the original oak dining table. 5 queen bedrooms, 2 full baths, a game room with 14 arcade games, fast Wi-Fi throughout, a work nook, and an EV charger. Sleeps 12. Pet-friendly.

THE SPACE
Fast, speed-tested 105 Mbps Wi-Fi throughout the house.

GROUND FLOOR
• Living room: Canadian-made leather sofas around a see-through gas fireplace that lights with the push of a button. Dimmable lighting and a Sonos sound system you can stream to from Spotify or Bluetooth.
• Kitchen: Fully equipped for real cooking: a KitchenAid gas range, dishwasher, Keurig, blender, rice cooker and toaster. Coffee, sugar, spices, oil and flour are waiting for you, and there’s a vintage wall phone for a bit of nostalgia.
• Dining room: The original antique oak table and chairs came with the house and seat 10 for long family meals.
• Game room: Foosball, 14 arcade games, a wall-mounted Connect 4, a neon sign, board games, and toys and books for kids.
• TV: A 43` HD TV with Netflix.
• Full bathroom

UPSTAIRS
• 5 bedrooms, each with a queen bed: custom wrought-iron frames, organic mattresses, quality pillows, and either handmade quilts (there are 10 in the house) or goose-down duvets. Blackout blinds help you sleep in.
• Work nook: An antique desk and matching wooden chair in the upstairs hallway.
• Full bathroom

BASEMENT
• Washer and dryer, plus life jackets and water sandals for the lake.

OUTDOORS
• Wood-fired hot tub: A true Nordic soak for up to 8 people, under the stars, year-round. Firewood and fire starters are provided.
• Fire pit: For s’mores, stories and stargazing.
• Private gas BBQ: Comes with outdoor furniture, next to an open grassy yard. Outdoor lights switch on automatically at dusk.
• Private lake access and dock: Kayaks, a pedal boat, life jackets, beach towels, chairs and an umbrella are provided. Paddle, fish, sunbathe, or do yoga on the dock.

FAMILIES AND PETS
• Travel crib, high chair, kids’ dishes, outlet covers and a fireplace screen.
• Pets are welcome.

PARKING
• Free driveway parking for 6 cars, plus street parking and a Level 2 EV charger.

GUEST ACCESS
You’ll have the whole house and grounds to yourselves, including the private stairs down to the dock. Check-in is self-serve with a keypad, from 4 p.m.

YOUR HOST
I manage the Château myself and I’m reachable anytime during your stay. I usually reply within the hour.

THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
A quiet mountain setting in Saint-Émile-de-Suffolk, at the heart of Petite Nation. It’s approx. 30 minutes north to the Mont-Tremblant ski and hiking resort and 30 minutes south to the quaint boutiques of Montebello. A public outdoor skating rink is a 9-minute walk away.

GOOD TO KNOW
• The path to the lake: 96 steps lead from the house down to the dock. They’re part of the charm: on the way down you pass through a different ecosystem. Benches along the stairs let you stop and take in the view. The stairs were professionally built in 2021 and are solid and secure. They may be difficult for guests with limited mobility.
• The lake: It’s a natural, living lake, great for kayaking, paddling and fishing. Expect aquatic plants near the shore if you swim.
• Hot tub timing: For hygiene, each group fills the tub with fresh water and lights the fire. Plan about 1 hour 15 minutes to fill it and up to 3 hours to reach 41°C, depending on the weather. Step-by-step instructions are in the house. In very cold weather it may not be usable.
• Extra sleeping: Several single and double air mattresses, with sheets, are stored in the bedroom closets. They can go in the living room, the largest bedroom or the game room. The maximum is 12 guests, per municipal bylaw.
• Cooling: There’s no central A/C. We provide a powerful 15,000 BTU portable air conditioner, personal A/C units and several fans, and two bedrooms have ceiling fans.
• Septic system: Please flush only toilet paper.
• Cameras: Exterior cameras cover the front, side and back doors. None are inside the house.

We look forward to welcoming you to Château Saint-Émile!