Can't really ask for more in a cottage for groups, plenty of space for everyone and everything, nice and clean and pretty cheap for 20+ people. You'll forget it's a cottage in the kitchen (it's very nice) but feel cozy in the rather large living room with the fire place. The location is also quite nice, especially if you're an outdoors type. Would rent again if I had another group to get out of the city ! My only complaint would be the commercial dishwasher, it's so fast you can't really sit down in between loads haha.

Wonderful accommodations for our group of 22. I appreciated the layout which afforded those looking for privacy their own space while still having space for everyone to spend time as a large group. The dining room was more than spacious for everyone to eat together and after supper we rearrange the tables to allow for smaller groups to play games, chat and hang out. While I do agree with other reviews that all 22 people could not have sat on a couch, they also would not have been able to interact if there were that many couches! We simply brought in some of the folding chairs and comfortably were able to have about 15 people in the living room with the fireplace. The kitchen is also well laid out and we were able to have many people prepping food for large meals or making their own breakfast. The biggest downside to the kitchen is that there is no large pots/pans to accommodate cooking for such a large group - the ones provided were very nice and good quality, but quite small. We actually had to go out and purchase a large 5 gallon pot and some half baking sheets. Other places I've previously rented for large groups have had these more commercial sizes provided. The other annoying part of the kitchen was that the only bowls for eating were exceptionally small, they were closer to a dipping sauce bowl rather than for cereal, chili or soup. The beds were extremely comfortable and the sheer number of bathrooms and showers made morning a breeze. The wonderful boot dryer in the basement was also greatly appreciated. The pool table only had a single broken cue, which was annoying but it wasn't a big deal. The spa was excellent and well enjoyed by all. I truly appreciated the conveniently located hose for adding water as this has been an issue in the past with other rentals. The exceptionally large signs and instructions all over everything were definitely a source of comedy for us - but as the person organizing and trying to communicate information to everyone I found it made it much easier (and provided a great source for jokes). I would highly recommend this cottage for large group - the whole process from booking to arrival to departure was seamless. Update (Rented a second time): We rented Pierre's chalet again for our group of 20 - I just like to mention that over the last year there have been numerous upgrades. This includes the couches in the living room and better cooking tools for 20 people. We had yet again another wonderful experience and hope to rent again in the future, such a fantastic setup and location.

This is a great spot to book to host a wedding. There's everything you need. There's 16 bedrooms, renovated spacious and clean. A large kitchen with full amenities. Beautiful garden. A large hall for gathering and a comfortable living room. Outdoor patio with a hot tub. Then there's the yard, perfect for an outdoor ceremony. The hosts give you what you need if you are missing something.

We had our wedding here at the end of summer and the property was absolutely stunning. The place was large, clean and cozy for all our 37 of our guests! The kitchen was large and well equipped, and the hot tub was a welcome relief at the end of the day!

WOW. Greatest family reunion EVER. We were 21 with the kiddies and there was plenty of space for us to enjoy as a group, play pool, watch some TV or just chill around the bonfire. There were many spaces and bedrooms for all of us to enjoy our privacy while being together. This place is very big. The kitchen and dinning area are huge. Not too many cooks in this kitchen. The place was also clean and well maintained with all the amenities we needed. Great Hosting Thank you. We will be back :)

Overall L'aubergine offers good value for money in a very beautiful setting. The positives: we had 25 adults and kids in our group for a family reunion/vacation and there was plenty of room for everyone. The beds were comfortable, lots of bathrooms, the kitchen is very large and well equipped (lots of pots and pans, tea towels, coffee maker, etc) and we had no trouble preparing big meals especially with two ovens, two fridges, freezers, and the commercial dishwasher that completes a load in just minutes. The dining room is very large and we had no problem seating everyone together for meals and this provided our evening hang-out space. The setting is very quiet and the kids enjoyed the short walk down to the dock to jump in the water most days. It's a short drive to the nearest shop and about 20 minutes to Magog where there are several large grocery stores, lots of restaurants, and a lovely beach. Day trips include Montreal (about 1.5 hour drive) and Quebec City (just under 3 hours) and as well a short drive across the border to Vermont. There are several activities in the local area, such as Sea-Dooing in Magog, go-karting Orford, ropes course/zip lining at Haut Bois Normand, and of course Abbaye De St-Benoit-Du-Lac. The negatives: like many other reviewers we were instantly put off by the numerous warning signs all over the place. There is a sign to remind you of the hefty fine for not placing the folding chairs back in the storage room upon departure, for example. There were signs on the emergency lanterns, stereo, various walls and doors, the living room. What would normally be a welcome/visitors book left on the kitchen butcher block was actually an inventory list and a copy of the contract, reminding us of all the ways we could earn a fine or not receive our damage deposit back. I understand the owner's reasoning however as mentioned by others it does not make a welcoming first impression. A proper welcome book would be appreciated, with information about the local area. The house was not particularly clean when we arrived and the plates, cutlery etc had to be rewashed. The beds had bedspreads on them so appeared to be made up when we arrived, which we would have expected, however it wasn't until later in the evening we discovered the sheets were actually not on the beds. Perhaps the owner's would consider providing one toilet roll per bathroom and making up the beds for their guests Anyone arriving late and tired after a long journey would be disappointed to find no loo roll and unmade beds! (And yes we were aware that toilet paper was not provided, however most self-catering rentals do leave something for the first night).

(Positives)Nicely spacious & clean. Great for friends or family vacation or event. We were about 40. Plenty of room in the dining area.(Negatives) 6 seating places in the living room and 2 in the basement... 1 tv in the basement, 1 stick for the pool table, spa was not functional and we were told last minute, no soap or sponges for the dishes... no soap for the dishwasher... no functionnal lights in one of the bedroom another one was hot as hell because the heater even when off remained at its maximum... no heating in the rooms on the 3rd floor...from some of the bedrooms sounds travels from the lower floors and you will hear EVERYTHING happening down there(so make sure to choose the corner bedrooms)... if you like boiling hot water showers use the bathroom next to room 2 because after 3minutes of showering there's no cold water... Coffee machine not working... Other than these.... it's an OK place but we're definitely not going back.

Very comfortable beds, great for family get together. The large kitchen is well equipped and allows everyone to participate. Unique historical charm !