Pondside by the Willows
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in Harwood, ON
Hosted By
ViewRider
Max Rig Size
< 30 (ft)
Parking Spaces
2
Max Nights Per Stay
2
Same Day Requests
Yes
We have a 13 acre property at the edge of a small village on the south shore of Rice Lake, about 15 minutes north of Highway 401 at Cobourg. The boondocking spaces we offer are treed and private, located between our pond and the road. A gravel driveway leads off the paved road, through a lawn area with the boondocking sites on either side, and continues another 300 feet up to our house. There is an electrical outlet near the boondock area that can be used for light electrical loads (no A/C units or electrical heaters as the 15 amp circuit is at the end of a long run from the house and will not support a large electrical load). Parking your unit on the lawn is weather dependent, too much rain and the ground softens, in which case we situate you partway onto the gravel driveway. Suggested Local Attractions:Boating and fishing on Rice Lake, Lang Pioneer Village, Trent Severn Waterway system, Conservation areas and Ganaraska Forest trails, Summer Festivals and Fall Studio Tours.
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Offleash Area for Pets
Electric Hookup: 15A
Slideouts Allowed
Outdoor Cooking Allowed
House Rules
We follow Covid protocols and would ask all guests to do the same. Please clean up after your pets, and mind your cigarettes if you are a smoker. Do enjoy the grass area and being pondside, use your lawn chairs and small tables to relax in the shade.
Location
Access Road Conditions: The county road to our property is a paved road, you then turn onto our gravel driveway. The boondocking area is on either side of the driveway as you enter. You may have to back your RV into our driveway and then onto the grass depending on how you want to orient your unit. We prefer that you park on the east side of the driveway (ground is firmer on that side) especially after rainy weather. Just to be safe, please review with us where to place your RV before parking it. If the grassy area is too soft, we may ask you to park along one side of the driveway instead. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: There is plenty of room beside the driveway for your tow vehicle.
Parking Surface
Grass
Hosted By ViewRider
Age:
55-65
Recently retired and we enjoy traveling in our 24' View. Details: We live on a rural property on the edge of a small village located on Rice Lake (good fishing!). We enjoy the country setting, growing things, and all the wildlife that come to our ponds, fields and woodlot. Home Town: Montreal, Quebec Favorite Boondocking Locations: Oceanside and outports! Skills or Expertise to Share: Construction background and lots of RV repair skills.
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
Cheryl_and_Brock
1 month ago
I loved that this green space was basically it’s own piece of land away from the house - right beside a pretty bridge and cute river.
Cheryl_and_Brock
4 months ago
The lawn was spacious with tree coverage and a river right beside us. The host was very kind and sweet too. Great stay!
Horton333
4 months ago
great hosts and very pretty spot to spend two nights. very short walk over to a local boar dock and dmall town with store
TheButlers
4 months ago
This location was only 10 minutes away from a wedding held at a locale resort. The host was very kind and helpful. Thanks again Maya and Terry. Very private parking spot and lots of room. Wish we would of had more time to spend with these hosts. Bob and Nancey
Robbyboy
5 months ago
Terry and Mia are both very kind and wonderful Hosts. Their property is pristine and relaxing. Watching the birds dive for fish in the pond while standing on their covered bridge was a memory that will last a lifetime. Thank you Terry and Mia, I hope we get the chance to meet again.
