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Four generations of Robinson men in 2009.

About Us

Robinson's Log Housekeeping Cottages was started with one small cabin in 1920 by William Robinson and his wife Shirley. The cottages are located on the bank of the Dennys River, on land owned by generations of Robinsons since the 1860s. The original camp was replaced in 1936, and more cottages were built over the next 20 years. Stone fireplaces were added in the 1960s and other amenities have also been added over the years. The second generation, Ray Robinson, helped his father Bill complete the bulk of the building and rebuilding from the 1940s to the 1960s. Ray and his wife Evelyn took over the business in the late 60s. Both teachers, they retired in the 1970s and made the Cottages their main focus. In the mid-1990s, the cottages were passed to the third generation, James Robinson and wife Gladys, who continued the upkeep of the cottages and the tradition of friendly hospitality.

 

As of 2014, the cottages are now owned and operated by the fourth generation, Bill Robinson (namesake of the original owner) and his wife Teresa. As in generations past, we endeavor to keep the cottages well maintained; modernized but true to the origins; and comfortable but still rustic. We also strive to provide friendly, personal service.

Water

 

Though the cottages may be rustic, the tap water is pure, tested, and refreshing. The water supply for the cottages comes from an underground spring on the property - the same spring that was used for an Atlantic salmon hatchery in the 1890s by the first Robinson property owner.

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The spring water is potable right from the tap, so there is no need for bottled water when visiting. In fact, you may find, as we have, that it has a much more preferable taste than bottled water! It is not only used in all of the cottages, but in 3 family houses as well.

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Bill & Teresa and our two boys (2024)

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