Quebec Chalet Information
Welcome to Chalet Renne! Our family prepared a series of videos to help you orient yourself to the property. You can take the “guest tour” and watch them all or find a video from the list below.
Make sure your beds are set up right for your family.
All 4 rooms can be moved together to create king beds or placed separately to create twin beds. There is 1 room on the main floor facing the lake, 1 room on the 2nd floor facing the lake, and 2 rooms on the 2nd floor facing the mountain.
Single Beds Option
King Bed Option
Unlocking the front door. Get August App installed on your phone (this is your bluetooth lock) and we will grant your profile access 1 week prior to your stay.
Directions. Navigate to our Chalet Renne! Refer to the google map here and DO NOT make the mistake of turning too soon on ch. du lac de la montagne noire in Lantier. Chalet Renne is in St-donat-de-montcalm.
239 chemin du lac de la montagne noire, saint-donat-de-montcalm, Quebec J0T 2C0
What to know about…
Some Rules - take them all in and let us know if you have questions!
We do not have many rules, but a few to keep our place beautiful and functional and safe. Here they are:
Bringing outside guests on the property without the permission of the owners is forbidden. We do not allow parties.
You can have a maximum of 10 guests staying in the Chalet unless we have a special arrangement with you.
If the hot tub water needs to be replaced after your stay you are responsible for the replacement cost which is around $500 depending on the availability of a special hot tub water.
Please do not smoke in the house. IF you are smoking outside the disposing of cigarettes is required to be in an ashtray (none are provided) and then put in the garbage. In other words, no trace of cigarette smoking should be left.
No shedding dogs in the house please. Dogs can remain in the entrance of the home if possible or outside. We also ask that all dog poops be removed before leaving (or before our grass gets cut which typically happens on Saturdays).
Turn Your Quebec Vacation into a Retreat!
Try a Thermal Spa
Enjoy the deeply relaxing and invigorating health effects of a thermal spa experience right on our property. Nordic tradition is to heat the body through steam, radiant heat, or hot water and then rapidly cool the body through cold water immersion. We set up a dry sauna barrel and hot water spa next to the lake to allow for many ways to achieve the nordic tradition. We have 2 different thermal spa programs we recommend depending on the time of year.
Summertime Thermal Spa Program - May to November
15 minutes in the dry sauna + add aroma infused water to the heater 3-10 times in spoonfuls to create steam, we suggest adding 10 drops of eucalyptus oil to the water container
10 seconds or more in the lake (in May and November it may be enough to splash water on your body, it is that cold!)
15 minutes in the spa - please make sure to wash your feet from sand and debris
Wintertime Thermal Spa Program
15 minutes in the dry sauna + add aroma infused water to the heater 3-10 times in spoonfuls to create steam, we suggest adding 10 drops of eucalyptus oil to the water container
Stand in the cold or if there is snow, roll in the snow or scrub yourself with fresh snow
15 minutes in the spa
Extra tips
- bring water in the dry sauna to hydrate yourself all along
- take time to be still and meditate
- do this at night to experience the stars on a clear night
Swim in the Lake: All About Lac Boeuf
What is so special about our lake entrance?
We have a VERY shallow lake entrance. This means there is no possibility to dive off our dock from the shore and into the water. We LOVE this feature as it means there is very little chance of a drowning accident for adults, children or animals. We also enjoy a sandy entrance whereas just a few feet to the right and left there are wetlands. We get the benefits of the wetlands (water purification) but not the slimy feeling on our feet!
Where does the water come from?
Our dear (pun intended) little lake is a ground fed water reserve. This means there is no river that dumps into our lake. This is wonderful news! It means this water is pristine water with very little man made pollution possible as all water goes through the earth to be filtered before rising into the lake.
Why is the water orangey coloured?
You may notice the water has an orange tinge. This is because it is high in iron. This is not dangerous AT ALL. In fact, iron is something our bodies need every day, so drinking iron rich water is healthy. Our drinking water comes from a well dug behind the house so the same type of water you find in the lake will be in the drinking water. We balance the drinking water with salts because the iron stains all the porcelain in the bathrooms a nice rust colour otherwise. Our drinking water is tested regularly and is very delicious and perfect to drink.
Running, biking & walking near the Chalet
One of our founders favourite activities is running! Although running, biking or walking on the road is okay provided you are attentive to cars passing, we love the dirt road that wraps around the tiny lake we are on - Chemin Cloutier. The best running path is to run to Chemin Cloutier and follow the dirt road to the right all the way to the end and then come back and hug the right around lac boeuf and jog all the way to the end of the lake. Looping back and forth is about a 3.5km run.
Eat out: Our Fave Local Restaurants
St-Donat - 15 minutes away
These are the quickest options to get to. There are classic pizza, hot dog, and ice cream places for fast foods. These are our fave restaurants to point out.
Dine-in
8e Merveille: https://g.page/8merveille?share
Great family meal option, there is something for everyone on the menu.
Couleur Cafe: https://couleurcafe.ca/?share
Cute little cafe in the heart of Saint Agathe village with delicious salads, sandwiches and coffee. They also offer catering.
Fast Eats
Boulangerie St-Donat: https://g.page/boulangeriestdonat?share
Famous for their pies, and providing great pastries and fresh bread!
Val David - 25 minutes away
When going on an excursion day we love to visit Val David for their art scene, farmers market, and hikes. You may want to slot in eating at one of these fave places too!
Dine-in
Le Mouton Noir: https://goo.gl/maps/R7JdM9RAFH8Gvm9c6
A fun eclectic place filled with life and great for a family friendly meal.
Fast Eats
Le General Cafe: https://goo.gl/maps/2wLc48gztFJZ1sgWA
Their healthy menu and variety of coffees. https://legeneralcafe.com/menu/dejeuners-diners/
Plan a private boating excursion
Getting on the larger lakes can be a fun experience. You can easily rent a boat for a day and cruise around. We recommend this rental place in St-Donat city center: https://locationaquaterre.com/
Concierge Services
Choose our concierge service and allow our team to handle every aspect of your journey, ensuring it becomes an unforgettable experience. You can rely on our Concierge team to assist you with anything you need during your stay.
We offer a comprehensive array of services, such as:
Full planning, itinerary building, flight research, and packing support services.
Car rental, airport transportation
Booking private dinners, restaurant dinners, grocery shopping, and the possibility to add more chef-inspired services.
Booking wellness services and experiences (on-site massage, on-site yoga, local tours)
Hike Montagne Noire
The closest provincial hike is 5 minutes drive from Chalet Renne. It is a 2-3 hour hike to the summit and where you will find the remains of a plane that crashed in the 1940’s.
https://goo.gl/maps/b67Ssb76ENvg9Eqz6
For kids: the kid friendly hikes
There are 2 kid-friendly hikes worth mentioning because they are interesting and the distance is right for little legs.
Cap de la Fée (Fairy Cape Hike!): https://goo.gl/maps/YXZF9zju3VJW9sWf9
Very pretty hike!
Park Regional Val David Val Morin: https://g.page/ParcVDVMFarHills?share
Children’s mission & hike with goals and little activity zones built into an entirely flat hike. Perfect for very little hikers who also may want to be in strollers or on tricycles!