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A well-maintained outdoor patio area with a circular seating arrangement, a fire pit, and a view of the water.
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A lakeside property with a dock, a house with a fire pit, and a well-maintained lawn.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Kawartha Lakes, ON
  • Place, Lake Scugog
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Fenelon Falls
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kawartha Lakes

You'll be centrally located in Kawartha Lakes with a stay at this cottage, and 1 minutes by foot from Lake Scugog. .This family-friendly cottage is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Deer Run Golf Course and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Cardinal 18 Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Scugog - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Balsam Lake - 41 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • Fenelon Falls - 45 min drive - 36.7 miles
  • Canadian Tire Motorsport Park - 51 min drive - 44.7 miles
  • Oshawa Centre - 59 min drive - 42.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪The Spudster - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬48 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Restaurant - ‬42 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private and Quiet Waterfront Cottage with stunning view weekly/monthly discount

WATERFRONT COTTAGE RENTAL

Located on the water of Lake Scugog in the Kawartha lake.

Licences to rent Short term by the City of Kawartha Lakes

This property has a big lot with lots privacy, a fire pit outdoor, with a stunning view of the sunset over looking the lake.

Great for fishing,1.5 hour or less from Toronto.

Great place for the whole family and friends to have fun and enjoy.
Perfect for kids, fishing on the dock, There is bench seating on the dock etc.

There is a 10 foot Jon boat, kayak and canoe, optional life jackets are available of different sizes.

Please see calendar for spring, summer, fall and winter availability 2026

It has 3 bedrooms, 1 queen and 2 double and 1.5 bathroom, which can comfortably accommodate 5 or 6 guests

It has a fully equipped kitchen ( fridge, stove, oven, toaster oven, coffee maker,2-BBQ with propane, etc.).

The reservation/security deposit automatically converts to a damage deposit upon arrival. The damage deposit is NOT applied towards rent; however, it is fully refundable provided nothing in the cottage is damaged/broken.

I will also provide liquid soap and shampoo to shower, toilet paper, BBQ, dishes pots and pans, garbage bag, utensil, kettle, toaster oven, microwave, fridge, and dinette set. dish soap. All are sanitized according to Ontario permit laws.

Please be free to ask me any questions.

Also Winter rental is welcome from Oct. 2024 to April/May 2025 (Monthly rate plus bills.)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this cottage include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

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)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Amplified noise such as stereos is prohibited from 11pm to 11am

Pet is not allowed on bed. Guess to picked up after pet

Renters under the legal age of alcohol consumption in Ontario are not allowed to drink alcohol in the property

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total pets

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

Note from host: only well behavior pets pls see note below

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Please see rules

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only

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
Note from host: please see rules
Long-term renters welcome
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

cottage in the Kawathra Lake

Waterfront Cottage Rental in the Kawathra Lake

On the Lake Cottage Rental in the Kawathra Lake

Waterfront Cottage for Rent in the Kawathra Lake

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Private and Quiet Waterfront Cottage with stunning view weekly/monthly discount Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property!

Great property! The views and lake was amazing, the property was very clean and in great condition, overall great stay! Dee was awesome to work with and very quick to respond. Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Silvana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome extra-long weekend!

Our group consisted of 2 adults and 2 teens. Checkin/checkout was easy. Great views of the lake from almost every room in the house. New dock that we spent many hours on. Fire pit, deck and large grass space were appreciated by teens, as well as canoe, boats. The best was the peaceful lake and amazing sunsets! A great place for a relaxing weekend away! Silvana
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a long weekend with two adult children and a dog. Property was as great, enough room for all of us. Place was very clean and well stocked. If we had needed anything - it was probably there. Property was large and private with hedges along both sides. Lots of comfortable chairs outside with a fire pit for s'mores. Dee (host) was great - met us at the cottage showed me around and was incredibly thorough with everything we needed to know. Kitchen was well stocked with all yhe equipment we needed. We enjoyed use of kayaks and a great dock for fishing (very small fish).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Surya Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

Dee was kind, explained everything in detail and was more than accommodating. The property itself was gorgeous and we would all stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning lake views and firepit

Beautiful property just 2 hours from Toronto. The property is stunning with a large lawn, beautiful stone firepit and a great bench on the dock. The place has A/C and pretty good wifi and a very warm cedar interior. The bbq was very handy and the kitchen was pretty much a full kicthen. Bring your own firewood as they charge quite a bit and the owner arrived 30 minutes before our scheduled leave time. All in all a great spot to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque and spacious outdoor area.

The property is spacious and includes a couple of kayaks and a canoe. The water is unfortunately too shallow and weedy for swimming off the dock, but it great for paddling. It is nestled between a lot of cottages, so it is not secluded, but with large hedges it feels very private. The grounds are lovely for the evenings with the firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family summer cottage

My parents came from Vancouver and we brought them up to this cottage for their first Ontario summer cottage experience. We all loved it. The property is epic - we spent a lot of time outside. Beautiful fire pit and dock and very private. Unfortunately, the lake is full of weeds (even though you can tell the owners tried to clear some of the weeds directly out front of their property) it was still unpleasant and we didn’t spend as much time in the lake as we thought we would.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views

The cottage was quaint and a bit quirky but had amazing views over the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little getaway

We had a lovely time and the cottage was perfect. Stunning sunsets. The weather was not great so we were not able to get on the lake but we had fun anyways. Dee was a joy to work with. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have been repeatedly asked by friends where we were based on our pictures and conversations from our getaway. Everything we needed to maximize our experience was provided for us and Dee went out of her way to accomodate us. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Nice place, lots of room. Beautiful dock & firepit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing vacation!!!!!!

Would do it again next weekend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hanh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to relax as a family.

Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. We feel very safe there. We are city folks and not use to so much flies and mosquitoes. Bring more spay, essential oil and candles to deter them if you want to enjoy the outdoor. They come out immediately after the sun is down. Stores are a little out of the way, pack enough groceries.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice property, lack of communication

The property itself is excellent. The cottage is in a great location, the dock is new and the water is fun to go in. There were lots of things to do in the cottage and around the area. However - buyer beware of the fees you may get charged at any moment at this place. Be prepared to have your contract on hand as the owner will make up random fees and try to get you to pay them directly to her and bypass the app. She tried to tell us the pet fee was $350 when it was $280 and then also tried to make us pay $75 for firewood when it was $50. Also even though the ad says maximum 10 people and there are 3 double beds, if you have more than 4 people, you have to pay an extra $350 per person.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous lakefront property

My girlfriends and I had a great time here! Beautiful and clean cottage with stunning views. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Esther M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Fun had for all

A cute cottage situated on a quiet and serene lake. We woke up early to the view of a sixteen magnificent large birds perched in the trees and on the boulders near the waters edge. Throughout the day we were amused with the kayak, the canoe and the inflatable lounge chairs. Our dog loved swimming in the lake and roaming the property area. All in all, fun had by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scugog escape

Our family had a great time here. Big roomy cottage and the huge property on the lake was perfect for corn hole and ring-toss games. Sunsets and s'mores by the campfire at night and then dockside coffee and kayaking (watercraft provided) in the calm water mornings. Ducks, swans and herons were daily lakeside visitors. And the AC proved a lifesaver for indoor breaks throughout the particularly humid week our of our stay. Great place to escape - yet with all the amenities of home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aasavari K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lakefront property

The pictures on the site do not reflect even half of how picturesque the actual location and property is. Beautiful, private cottage, large backyard, great for soaking in the sunsets or enjoying the water toys (along with a sufficiently large selection of life jackets) at the property. The dock is in good condition, the fire pit is gorgeous, and the communication with the host was smooth and easy. If more than 4 adults, then additional people are chargeable at this property. Perhaps clarify the extra cost with the owner beforehand, as the VRBO site or the property description does not quite indicate that at the time of booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

George m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family vacation.

Easy booking, great communication with host. Close to neighbours and still felt safe and private. Very cozy, nice to have the water toys and the fishing off the dock. Fire pit was amazing with great looking well stocked wood pile !! Great sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jakub K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place but lake is best for boating

Beautiful property, we had such a great time by the campfire. Dee was great during the entire process, she made sure we felt at home and had all the amenities we would ever need. The only thing worth noting was that the lake itself isn’t ideal for small kids who want to swim from the shore; there was a lot of seaweed and the water itself is quite murky; which is a characteristic of any cottage on lake Scugog. Having said all that, there was a large selection of boats and life jackets available by the owner that we used and had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

aleksandra c.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not as described. Wouldn't stay here again

-Ad said 8 guests: we had 6 but paid for the 6th "extra guest" (doesn't make sense at all) -Ad said 3 queen beds: NOT queen beds. -Ad all about the campfire and the beautiful setup but only used one night because nosy neighbours yelled and said they were going to call the cops -Ad said 2baths: but it's 1.5 (only shower is in the basement) -Bathrooms weren't clean (toilets, countertops) -BBQ was filthy. -Cute cottage inside but the outside is not well maintained and definitely some parts were not kid friendly. Found two dead rats on the grass, A LOT of poop on the grass (some of it was even larger than human poop), hundreds of nails and screws everywhere!!!! Cutting SAW left in grass. Took lots of photos (if you need to contact me to see this: ceko.aleksandra@gmail.com ...I'll be more than happy to share them) -There's a HUGE dog that comes around without a leash, without an owner. Tried scaring it away but kept coming back. Scared the kids and my little dog. Felt really uncomfortable. Called my parents to travel one hour to pick up the dog but the second day they sent a payment for me to pay $300 dog fee even though she didn't even spend one night (not sure why). -Personal items left in fridge (not really something you expect during Covid19) -Water is dirty, swampy feel. -Accused of stealing water shoes when we had our own? Even told the owner that we won't be using them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great relaxing week away

The family had a great time away from the city and enjoyed the access to the lake and water. The owner was a great host and was very accommodating. I would happily recommend the property to anyone looking for a quiet get away, with access to a lake and the opportunity for the kids to canoe and paddle away. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Davina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Relaxing time spent here. Host is helpful and always responded quickly. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay - Wonderful Property - Fantastic Owners

Upon our arrival Dee met my husband and me and gave us a tour of her beautiful property. The home is exactly as advertised and the view is amazing! We wanted to be away and the silence was exactly what we were looking for. We ride motorcycles and found the location to be perfect - not far from areas such as Minden, Huntsville, Bobcaygeon etc. Lindsay is 20min away for your grocery needs. Make sure to visit “The Spudster” in Little Britain for the best burgers and fries. Dee is very responsive and prompt if you have any queries or concerns. Thanks to Dee and family for being so hospitable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020