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05/28/2026

What is the perfect combination for a getaway?
A lake and the sound of absolutely nothing. 🌊

04/16/2026

Kempenhaus isn’t about doing more. It’s about finally slowing down. Wake up to still water and birdsong. Spend your days exactly as you please. End them under the stars with the fire crackling and the hot tub steaming.

This is the getaway your group chat has been talking about.

04/16/2026

04/05/2026

Phone in hand, always something to sort out. 📱

This is what hosting actually looks like. Checking in on a guest, coordinating a late arrival, answering the question that comes in at 9pm on a Sunday. It’s not glamorous, but honestly? I love it. 😻

Kempenhaus didn’t happen by accident. It came from a real belief that people deserve a place that feels like something. Not just a bed and a key code, but a stay they actually remember.✨

I’m the one behind the messages, the details, the little things you notice when you walk in. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you’ve ever stayed with us, thank you for trusting me with your trip. 🫶🤍

01/24/2026

When the Ontario nights turn cold, Kempenhaus becomes a cozy retreat. Snow outside, warmth inside, and a calm atmosphere that makes winter evenings feel peaceful, comfortable, and unforgettable.

11/18/2025

Even the greyest days feel magical up here. ☁️✨

There’s something special about watching the clouds roll in over the lake, knowing you’re tucked away in a cottage where time slows down.

A crackling fireplace, a warm mug in hand, soft blankets, and nowhere you need to be — just the sound of the fire and the quiet comfort of a slow day.

Grey skies don’t dull the experience… they make it even cozier. 🤍🔥
Sometimes the best memories are made on the calm, quiet days.

11/07/2025

60% chance of rain, 100% chance of cozy.✅
Tail wags: 100%. 🐾
Firepit: lit.🔥
Marshmallows: melting.🫠
Lake view: endless.🗺️

Slow down. Breathe. Stay a little longer. 🐾🌿

09/26/2025

If summer is for adventure, fall is for coziness.

And KempenHaus is the perfect escape: evenings by the fire pit, mornings with coffee and fresh air, and afternoons spent curled up inside while the cool breeze brushes the windows. 🕯️🍁

It’s the season for comfort, and this cottage was made for it.

09/22/2025

As the sun sets a little earlier and the air carries a hint of crispness, we at Kempenhaus are reflecting on the unforgettable summer of 2025. ☀️

From lakeside mornings to cozy evenings by the fire, this season was all about slowing down, embracing nature, and making memories that linger long after the last ray of sun. 🌻

Whether you came to escape, unwind, or simply breathe in the beauty of Lake Simcoe, we hope your summer was filled with laughter, adventure, and a touch of magic. ✨

Here’s to the warm memories of summer and the cozy moments awaiting in fall. 🍁

03/17/2025

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02/27/2025

✅ Bring the family
✅ Bring your pup
✅ End the day in the hot tub, no better way to unwind

Simple moments, the best kind.