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Mad River Beach Glamping Retreat

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· Barry's Bay, Renfrew, Ontario · 10 acres
Hosted by Scott R.
Safari tent
· 18 guests max · 4 bedrooms · 18 beds · 2 toilets
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Welcome to The Outside Inn - where you can comfortably enjoy your own private piece of paradise on the Mighty Madawaska River! No-effort camping in five private and furnished wall tents each overlooking and only a few feet away from the Madawaska River. Save hundreds of dollars - canoes, firewood, propane, charcoal, drinking water, power and much more all included! Bring only your food, drink and sleeping bags! Fully-equipped kitchen cabin with fridge and sink, Bathroom Cabin with 2 flush toilets, hot shower, and sink, Tiki Hut with 2 gas bbqs and one charcoal bbq, clean drinking water, central power, floating swimming dock, pure sand beach, rope swing, volleyball court, hammocks, fire pit, picnic tables, etc... - you will not be roughing it! Just downstream from Palmer Rapids and the famous Paddler Co-op, and just upstream from the Lower Madawaska Provincial Park - a hidden gem of world-class whitewater! You might even want to add a 2-3 day canoe trip onto the end of your stay. Only one group at a time means you have the place to yourself - whether you're a single family or a large group. The Outside Inn sleeps 10 comfortably and 18 cozily. Although this is still a camping experience, we've tried to make it as easy as possible for you with a fully equipped kitchen cabin including a sink with hot/cold running potable water, fridge/freezer, plates, bowls, mugs, eating and cooking utensils, pots, pans, Keurig coffee maker, electric kettle, sugar, salt, pepper, oil, etc... The Tiki Hut overlooking the beach includes a solar charging station, 3 barbeques (2 gas, 1 charcoal) as well as all fuel and grilling utensils. The Bathroom Cabin has two real flush toilets, hot/cold shower and sink area with running potable water. Water and power is available centrally at the kitchen and bathroom cabins (but not at the tents). Looking forward to seeing you on the river soon! Scott, Gabrielle and family!The Outside Inn hosts only one group at a time, wo you will have the whole place to yourselves. The tents, facilities and beach are nicely spread out along 1000 feet of elevated and beautiful Madawaska Riverbank separated from neighboring properties by dense forest, giving you a sense of complete privacy. The property is generally quiet, but you may occasionally hear equipment from the farm across the river, a truck passing on a nearby road, or fishing boat on the river. You can get a sense of the property location from the satellite view in the photo gallery (property outlined in red)  Five furnished canvas wall tents are spaced discretely along the riverbank, each just a few feet from the river. Four tents have a pair of bunkbeds (sleep 4), while one tent just has a single bunkbed (sleeps 2). All tents are planned for double occupancy (10 total), but top bunks can provide for quadruple occupancy when needed (18 total). All beds include mattresses with fitted sheets and fluffy non-allergenic pillows in cases. Bottom bunks have traditional, thicker mattresses while top bunks have thinner camping mattresses. Each tent has a small covered verandah with chair, as well as screened windows and doors for ventilation, as well as canvas flaps for privacy and more warmth on cooler nights.  There is no power/water at the tents themselves (so bring flashlights) but there is power and hot/cold running potable water (filtered and from a deep, drilled well) centrally located at the kitchen and bathroom cabins. We've tried to help make your stay here as easy as possible - we'd call it turn-key camping except there aren't any locks! Just unzip your tent and start relaxing right away. All the campfire wood, barbeque gas, charcoal and canoes, paddles and life-jackers are included with your stay! The only thing you need to bring are your sleeping bags, food and drink. Friendly pet-friendly! There is a cottage on the property, but we will not be around when you are, but live nearby if you need assistance. Hope to see you soon! ADVANCE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS - Please paste the following into your browser bar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-qDjQ3hxBsmcb8rABsbVgdhaF6TEs8IU/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=113520978578259905952&rtpof=true&sd=true
What to expect
Safari tent
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
18 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit. Please obey prevailing local fire restrictions when in effect
Toilet available
Flush toilet. Two clean, pleasant, indoor and private flush toilets onsite at a rustic wash house
Pets allowed
Off leash. Friendly-dog friendly. Dogs can be off-leash, but need to be supervised at all times.
Potable water available
Tap, hose. Large sinks in Kitchen Cabin and Bathroom Cabin both with hot and cold water. Water comes from a deep, drilled well and is clean and filtered
Showers available
Hot water . Enjoy your outdoor (but private) shower at the rustic wash house with good pressure and lots of hot water!
Bins available
Recycling bin, trash bin
Cooking equipment present
Grill over firepit, bbq, private, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, basic seasoning and oils, sink or other dishwashing station. There is a Kitchen Cabin with fridge/freezer, sink with hot/cold potable running water, as well as dishware, cookware, utensils, mugs, Keurig coffee maker and kettle. The Tiki Hut includes 2 gas and 1 charcoal barbecues with grilling implements. There is also a large grate with grills to place over the campfire. All charcoal, gas and firewood are provided with your stay.
Picnic table present
3 Picnic tables, as well as several beach chairs and hammocks are available at the beach.
Wifi available
There is data-limited wifi available near the bathroom cabin adequate for email and basic communications - no gaming or streaming please..
Playground available
There is a big, pure sand beach (with sand toys) with good, shallow wading. Older kids (and adults) might want to enjoy the beach volleyball court.
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 4:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict (14 Days)
Minimum nights: 3 nights
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 8 vehicles
2WD accessible
We're a very easy drive in from the main road down a short and level dirt driveway. Just drive past the main cottage and park in the raised clearing in the woods.
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5 ratings · 5 reviews
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Andrew B.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Great time on the Madawaska
Group trip
Our group had an incredible time enjoying FLOW Mad River retreat! The property is fantastic; great layout with spaced out tents and washroom far enough away from the beach area to enjoy some quiet time if you need a break from the action. The swimming area, beach, campfire space and tiki hut had everything you could need, very turnkey. The river is wonderful, current wasn't too strong, great temp and nice and deep. Communication with the hosts was 5/5, they were very thoughtful throughout the process and anticipated everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
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Kailey M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Family Fun Vacay
With kids
My family’s stay at “Flow” was very enjoyable!! We loved the relaxed vibe and the beach area was perfect for our preschool swimmers and big kids, as well as the volleyball net was a highlight! We enjoyed canoeing between the rapids and floating in the light current was a fun experience. The halfway point of the bathrooms between the cabin tents and the communal area was beneficial for all. The bugs were fierce, but that was to be expected after a heavy rain and lots of humidity. The cabin tents were a new experience as we’re solid tent campers, but Scott & Gabrielle have done a great job of outfitting them with lots of personal touches and comforts - outside of several of the mattresses being closer to furniture cushions - our entire family of 14 people ranging from 63 to 2.5yrs old and the 4 dogs all had a wonderful time!!
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Komal B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
Highly recommend this property!!
Group trip
My friends and I had a fantastic camping experience on Scott's property. We thoroughly enjoyed the amenities that were available. The place offers a perfect blend of camping adventure with comfortable beds and access to toilets. Scott and his family were exceptional host, always ready to assist with any questions or requirements that we had . We highly recommend this place and look forward to returning someday!
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Ryan M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Beautiful location!
Group trip
This was such a great spot for camping with a group! The location is stunning, perfect for swimming and paddling on the river. The tents were cozy and comfortable, and all of the amenities were amazing. Would highly recommend, and would love to return someday!
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Cynthia R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Wonderful glamping experience
With kids
My family and I had a weekend at this Glamping retreat and it was just amazing. Great spaces to spend quality time and have different activities like swimming, cooking together, gathering at the fireplace. The place gives you the feel of camping but with toilets, showers, and comfy beds. Scott and family were wonderful hosts and attentive of any of our questions or needs. He responds quite fast and will make sure you have a great time.
Location
Barry's Bay, Renfrew, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Omàmìwininìwag (Algonquin) and Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Scott R.

Joined in May 2021
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