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Kawartha Lakes Cottage

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Kawartha Lakes Cottage

Original Kawarthan cottage on the shimmering shores of Kathchewanooka lake.
This rustic cottage will take you back in time maybe to a more peaceful time, with stunning moonscapes, tranquil sunsets and clear blue skies. Although the building has amazing character it is old, also modest But is equipped with everything you need for your stay. Arrive to a meadow that rolls down to the cottage built just steps away from the shore, listen to the loons call and watch the bald eagles soar from island to island. This 60 feet of private lakefront is magical with a deck, a floating dock and fire pit. Trees for shade and also perfect to hang a hammock, Picnic table, with bbq, outdoor umbrella table set, couch set and even a new set of 4 Muskoka chairs makes this a perfect getaway. The fishing is world class and sure to impress any angler or just a first timer! The water is crystal clear, The shore is shallow and Sandy however throughout The summer the vegetation grows, and the best swimming can be found off the end of the dock (no diving) Shallow Water!
This property is sure to produce an authentic Kawarthan cottage experience.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Please contain your butts to a can and remove

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Kawartha Lakes Cottage Cottage
Kawartha Lakes Cottage North Kawartha
Kawartha Lakes Cottage Cottage North Kawartha

About the neighborhood

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Lakefield, ON

What's nearby

  • Katchewanooka Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lakefield Lock - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake Chemong - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Trent University - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Buckhorn Lake - 22 min drive - 20.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Nutty Bean Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakefield Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawartha Lakes Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kawartha Lakes Cottage located?

Situated in Selwyn, this cottage is steps from Katchewanooka Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lakefield Lock and St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. Lakefield Park and Lakefield Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Kawartha Lakes Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd time staying here since August
Love this rustic cottage! Its a perfect place right on the lake. Great and responsive communication with the owner and the cottage is very clean! Highly recommended!😁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Hollie B.

Lovely property
Simple process.. BBQ was not working, but was able to immediately contact host . Issue was resolved with a new BBQ, But took a couple days. Nice fire pit. Good dock. A bit weedy for swimming, but great paddle boarding lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefield Cottage
Quaint little place with a rustic feel. Loved being right on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old Cottage
I couldn't use The portable barbecue as it was disheveled and dirty inside. The floors were sloped. I spent a half a day or more sweeping the cobwebs with pine needles off of the picnic table, the Muskogee chairs and the chair set on the deck. I to rinse and wipe everything to get the bird poop off. Then I started in on the dock that was covered in Goose poo, duck poo and seagull poo. And I got that swept off into a garbage bag and then the rain rinsed and I swept. There was no internet. Would have been nice if some of the windows would have opened more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic Cottage! Gen-X will appreciate!
Quaint little cottage. Bring pillows and blankets, water cooler with jug of water available. Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alana R.

Rustic Retreat
We rented this cabin for a girls weekend . The property was as advertised, rustic. But the water frontage , dock, location was beautiful. The correspondence with the property owner was seem-less . Water is not potable but the water coolers were convenient. Excellent outdoor space which was precisely what we wanted !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jared d.

Cabin
Perfect cabin for a guys trip, I went early September and the fishing sucked, could have just been the time of year though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha F.

Nice cottage, gorgeous location
Nice small cottage with gorgeous location - perfect for sitting on the dock and campfires.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor T., Kanata

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefield
Nice quiet property, large grassy area, large shaded area. Easy access to Lakefield. Cottage is old, but in good repair. It is dark inside, with little outside light getting in. Makes for a cool cottage on the hottest days, but difficult to do anything in the cottage. Biggest negative is the lack of place to swim as shore is quite reedy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Rob E.

nice location
nice location, nice lake. old place with some issues
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tori M.

Overall wonderful great fishing and very relaxing area
Great
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was as listed beautiful and airy. Perfect and what we expected
Property was beautiful, great view saw lots of loons, ducks and frogs that my grandson likes. The swimming wasn't very good tho but 15 mins away too Lakefield there was a great public beach.

6/10 Okay

Fabian C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok
We enjoyed our stay overall. The weather wasn’t great. The scenery and dock area are great. Nice quiet location and my dog absolutely loved the place. Was able to wonder leash free and dive into the water whenever he wanted lol. Now for the bad 😕. Wasn’t the cleanest place. The shower was nasty…used it once over the course of 3 nights (yuck). Lots of dust bunnies and the ceiling fan was furry lol. If I’m charged $125 for cleaning, should be clean. The house is super old, but it’s a cottage. Swimming is not good at all…seaweed has overwhelmed the area. Overall was a decent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Lovely property and landscape. The cottage was exactly that - a cottage! Quaint and cozy, but with (almost) everything you need. FYI - BYO-coffee maker! The docks and fire pit were spacious and well cared for. Would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Mount forest

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible stay
Had a hard time finding the spot, adam(owner) was very easy to get a hold of, and pointed us in the right direction! Beautiful area with nice neighbours, the place was clean and comfortable. Had an amazing weekend there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Raviteja A., Alliston

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Hard to get to
Let me start with the good. The property is right on the lake! we had a great time relaxing by the lake and not doing much. Now lets start with the bad. - Instructions to get here were abysmal. We ended up about 40kms away based on what the VRBO's map listing told us - nails sticking out of home in various places. - no working shower for the first day (When asked about it, the owner said "this is cabin life") - A paddleboat was advertised in the listing. We tried it out and it sank in the lank while we were on it. I have my own kayak which I used for a rescue mission on the people and the sunken boat. - BBQ Grill was very dirty/filled with grease buildup - took an hour to clean - spiderwebs in every corner - black mold in corner of the fridge - didn’t give clear instructions regarding garbage: on the door instructions said to take with you and we had to drive to the city with large garbage bags in overpacked cars. 1 hour after we left the owner said that we could leave garbage in the cabin (packed)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021