Everything you need to know before, during and after your stay in a lakefront cottage in Lanaudière, Quebec.
Domaine Chalets des Pins is a four-season cottage rental estate in Rawdon, Lanaudière, about* an hour from Montreal. The 40-acre (16-hectare) private estate is home to four fully equipped cottages sleeping up to 28 guests, overlooking Lac des Pins — a private, non-motorised lake with crystal-clear water — a 175-metre fine sand beach and century-old pines.
Domaine Chalets des Pins is a family project and a dream come true: we live on site with our two children (the reception is attached to our house). We look forward to welcoming you into the Domaine Chalets des Pins family!
* Anyone who has driven around Montreal knows the traffic is a course of orange cones, surprise jams and unannounced roadwork — a real-life game of Mario Kart. So we give you an estimate.
All four cottages are fully equipped. You are welcome to use everything provided. We simply ask that you take good care of it and leave it in the same condition as when you arrived. In the event of breakage, please let us know.
Booster seat and playpen available on request, free of charge. Just mention it when you book and everything will be waiting for you.
The list is short. To make sure your stay goes smoothly, please pack:
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All our cottages are fitted with a smart lock and digital keypad: no key to pick up and no fixed check-in window. Your personal access code is given to you when you check in, along with the Wi-Fi password and detailed instructions.
Each cottage has its own free private parking. Access is by paved road followed by a short gravel driveway: no 4×4 required.
An electric vehicle charging station is available on the estate on request. There is also a secure space to store and lock bicycles.
Fibre-optic Wi-Fi is included in every cottage — fast and reliable, just like in the city. Many of our guests use it to work remotely surrounded by nature. The password is sent to you with your booking confirmation.
Tap water is potable. There is no need to bring bottled water.
Lac des Pins is private and non-motorised. A few other private waterfront properties also have access to it. Our fine sand beach stretches 175 metres, with a gentle slope that is ideal for children. Pedal boats, kayaks for adults and children, and paddleboards are included in your stay.
Life jackets (PFDs): children’s and adult life jackets are required for all water activities and provided free of charge. We keep them in the shack by the beach.
Pool noodles, outdoor games and sand toys: floating noodles, outdoor games and sand toys are provided on site at no extra charge.
Outside watercraft: to protect the lake from invasive algae contamination, watercraft brought from elsewhere — including inflatables — are not permitted on the lake.
Firewood is included in your stay — chopped with love by David and his father — and kept in the shed set aside for that purpose. We simply ask that you use it reasonably.
Firelighters, newspaper and kindling are not provided, so bring whatever suits your preferred scouting method!
Each cottage has a propane BBQ (propane provided) and a charcoal BBQ (bring your own briquettes). Please close the propane tank after every use. If it runs empty, contact us and we will gladly replace it.
Each cottage has a television with satellite channels and a DVD player — just like the good old days. A small adjustment is sometimes needed.
Satellite channels (Shaw)
Tip: if no image appears, make sure the receiver is turned on and that the selected input matches the satellite connection.
DVD player
Before you lose your patience, call us! We are on site and happy to walk you through the screen.
These few rules protect the estate, the lake and everyone’s peace and quiet. Thank you for respecting them.
Your cat or dog is welcome to join you, for a flat fee of $50 per stay to cover housekeeping. Pets must be kept on a leash in common areas: some of our guests are not comfortable around animals.
Thank you in advance for taking care of our enchanting place.
For energy conservation and safety, we ask that before you leave you:
Finally, make sure you don’t forget anything: we do not mail items back. You will have to come and stay with us again — or we will keep it safe for your next visit to the region.
If you would like to share your happiness in photos or leave a review, it would warm our hearts. Tag us as Domaine Chalets des Pins on Facebook, @domainechaletsdespinsca on Instagram, or leave us a review on Google. Thank you for staying with us — it was a real pleasure to welcome you.
Rawdon sits at the heart of Lanaudière, about an hour from Montreal. There are more than 15 activities — outdoor adventures, agritourism, family outings and much more — within 20 minutes of the estate, where our guests receive preferred discounts.
See our Activities page and our partner packages for the full list, which also includes our restaurant recommendations. You can also explore the region with Tourisme Lanaudière and the gourmet trails of Goûtez Lanaudière.
In Lanaudière you can do everything — including nothing at all!
Our FAQ page answers in detail everything guests ask us before booking: parking, electric vehicle charging, public transit, nearby grocery stores, air conditioning (yes, we have it!), laundry, dishwashers, fishing on Lac des Pins (yellow perch and smallmouth bass), watercraft, and activities on the estate and in the region.
A question before, during or after your stay? We are on site (or not far!) and available.
Reception: 450 834-3401
Mobile (Sabrina): 514 655-6868
Email: info@chaletsdespins.ca
Address: 5749 chemin Vincent-Massey, Rawdon, Quebec J0K 1S0
The estate and its keepers
The same family looked after this land for more than 70 years. In 2024 we became its keepers in turn — with our two children, the century-old pines and this lake that swept us off our feet on our very first visit.
— Sabrina & David
