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Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town

Our traditional cottage is perched high in the trees for spectacular views to enjoy with your morning coffee on the deck and provides ample privacy from neighbors. The perfect family vacation spot with 3.5 bedrooms that sleeps 6 adults comfortably with additional bunk beds for the kids! Only minutes to Bancroft centre with all the amenities you need for groceries and supplies as well to enjoy the restaurants, brewery, cafes and boutique shops. Our no-motor boat lake makes for clean & safe swimming, kayaking or canoeing. The area around the dock is clear of weeds and about 6 ft at the end of the dock with a sandy soil bottom. Minutes to the nearest ATV/Snow mobile trails. Yoga & massage available at Grail Springs Spa across the lake.

Property Amenities;
-Wood burning Sauna
-Private Lake access, 2 docks
-2 Firepits
-Canoe, 2 small kayaks
-Smart TV
-Desk with monitor
-Board games & puzzles

Nearby Attractions;
-Silent Lake 20 mins
-Eagles Nest 10 mins
-Egan Chutes, 15 mins
-Maynooth Antique shops, 30 mins
-Algonquin, 50 mins
- Warsaw Caves 1 hr

NOTE:
-Guests must supply sheets and towels
-Our beautiful view does come with many stairs down to the water and is not recommended for those with mobility issues
-Mature groups and families only

HOUSE RULES:

Long weekends require a minimum of 3 nights booked.
Summer Rentals: Require minimum 7 day rental Fri-Fri.

House must be left in the same condition as found. All sheets, towels and garbage must be taken with guests upon departure. Local dump is open FRI,SAT,SUN,MON. Please do a sweep through and make sure any messes are cleaned before leaving. Additional cleaning time required for messes left behind will be charged at a rate of $50/hour. $20 fee will be charged per garbage bag left behind.

Local bon fire bylaws must be monitored and followed. No wood/plant debris on the property is allowed to be used for fires.

Not suited to parties or noisy groups.

Property manager

Ali Malczewski

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • 10 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Must bring covers for where pet's lay. Must leash

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Always watch kids-Height and water body risks

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tranquil Bancroft Cottage Private Lakefront Minutes from Town

About the neighborhood

Map
Harcourt, ON

What's nearby

  • Village Playhouse - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Old Tin Shed - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Bancroft Mineral Museum - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Waterhouse Lake - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Café B C - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bancroft Brew Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Village Playhouse, Old Tin Shed, and Bancroft Mineral Museum. North Hastings Heritage Museum and North Hastings Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Spacious Bancroft Cottage- Private Lakefront / Sauna / In Town Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Escape
An amazing place to escape from the world without travelling too far. There is lots to do nearby and the set up of the cottage gives you good amount of privacy from neighbouring cottages. Host is readily accessible and very helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lake and property
Had a very relaxing time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space and great fishing off dock.
Overall great experience. Lake is wonderful, quiet, and safe to canoe in. Good fishing off dock for sunfish and bass. Many mosquitoes, but expected for Ontario! Thank you, Ali!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Lake, Bancroft
We really enjoyed our 2 week stay. The sauna was great and a smaller lake with no power boats made it so peaceful. Canoe and kayaks were used daily. Cottage was roomy and fully equipped. The series of steps to the water may be too much for some guests. The new dock could use a ladder for easier water access.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lorie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous View
Loved the lake had no motorized boats and view from all levels was gorgeous. Did not use the dock as I would have liked as it was quite a walk down from the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dwight S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning charge should be 1/4 of actual.
Only major complaint - place needs a major cleaning. Under beds, couches and overalll should have a thorough vacuuming and scrubbed. Tried to vacuum but not very powerful. Mattresses could use an upgrade. The location was great. Canoe and lots of life jackets. Lots of out door chairs up top and shore line. Clean clear lake, great for swims.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect weekend getaway
We stayed at Ali's beautiful cottage for a girl's getaway weekend. The cottage is lovely, a little rustic but definitely has everything you could need. The lake is stunning, we swam and barbecued and enjoyed a fire under the stars and would climb into the sauna (which does take a while to heat up - about an hour) and just had the most perfect weekend. The only thing item we noticed which we would have loved to have is a ladder for climbing back onto the dock after a swim in lake, but other than that, our stay was perfection!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
This cottage had everything we needed, including lots of rooms and 2 bathrooms so we could all have our own space. Gorgeous lake, clean and very few weeds made for great swimming and paddle boarding. Super quiet area so if you’re looking for tranquility, this is a great option. Very short drive to shops and restaurants in Bancroft. Host was quick to respond and helpful. We would definitely book again. Our kids are 12 and 14 and we all agreed it was our best cottage trip yet! Thanks Ali!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful natural setting
We had a lovely time. The house was well-appointed and comfortable; the natural setting was gorgeous -- very restorative. Ali was extremely prompt with any questions and very helpful. The proximity to downtown Bancroft was quite convenient, yet we were in a very private and quiet setting. We loved the fact that no motorized vehicles are allowed on the water. We swam, canoed, and kayaked. The water was lovely. Very convenient to have firepits and picnic tables at two different levels (although we only ended up using one). We missed having a dishwasher, but it was not a big deal. We had a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in Bancroft
Exceptional stay - our host provided excellent communication and was super responsive! The property was wonderful - very private, peaceful, clean lake and great swimming! Very clean and well equipped. Good wifi allowed for working remote. Everything you could ask for! We stayed for a month and made wonderful memories. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 31 nights in Jun 2022