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Loon Lodge - Golden Lake (Cottage & Bunkie -Sleeps 8 )

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Welcome to Loon Lodge and Bunkie!
View of the lake from the living room floor to ceiling windows!
Mom and baby swimming by!
View of bunkie and cottage from the lakefront
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Killaloe, ON
  • Golden Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Round Lake
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Bonnechere Caves
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Pembroke, ON (YTA-Pembroke Area Municipal)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk house (seperate and adjacent to cottage)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Loon Lodge - Golden Lake (Cottage & Bunkie -Sleeps 8 )

Amongst the towering pines and white birch trees, located on the beautiful south shore of Golden Lake Ontario, your lakefront log cottage and expansive private sandy beach awaits.
Golden Lake is famous for its soft, golden, sparkling, sandy bottom. Loon Lodge, located on Skelly’s Bay, is the perfect place for families and children to enjoy water activities due to its protective, natural cove and shallow waters.
This bright, newly renovated and highly updated, sunny cottage and bunkhouse (aka “the Bunkie”) with front row views of Golden Lake will take your breath away. The high vaulted ceilings and the spacious living areas comfortably accommodate 4 guests in the main cottage and 4 guests in the Bunkie.
Do you enjoy the call of the loon? If so, then step out onto your private deck that flanks the entire length of the cottage to enjoy a cup of coffee in the serenity of a quiet morning or the tranquility of a spectacular sunset at twilight. Just outside your door is Golden Lake and the beautiful unspoiled golden sandy beach that lines the entire cove.
Be sure to watch for a family of loons, and soaring seagulls as you stroll the beaches edge. You may even be as lucky to spot our elusive mink!
This newly updated and well- appointed cottage features a master bedroom with a queen size bed. The 2nd bedroom features a full-size bed. Both bedrooms have flat screen televisions with remote controls and new remote controlled ceiling fans with multiple settings for your comfort. The full-size bathroom with shower is adjacent to both bedrooms. The new furnishings create a log cottage feel and are completed with woodsy accents. Additionally, there is a fully furnished kitchen featuring granite countertops and a wine counter with hand-carved stools. The cottage has a dining area with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the lake and a large living area with a propane fireplace and comfortable furniture.
Vacationing with the family? Loon Lodge features a renovated, heated Bunkie (additional weekly rental fee) with a screened in porch. The expansive sandy beach offers plenty of room for children to build sand castles while the adults relax on the beach. There is a fire pit for evening campfires, and ample room to pull up multiple boats. Loon Lodge provides one rowboat with oars and a kayak with paddles for your boating enjoyment. Feel free to bring a boat or two along with you as well!
If fishing is your passion, then look no further. Golden Lake is noted for its plentiful bass and sizeable pickerel. Clean and prepare your fresh catch at the fish cleaning station complete with counter and utility sink, located just adjacent to the front entry, in the mudroom. We call it the “bowling alley”, you’ll see why!
Whatever your pleasure, we’ve got it covered! Loon Lodge offers the perfect vacation at the lake while being close to all the Ottawa Valley has to offer, just a short distance away.

Please, come experience this treasure for yourself. Relax; enjoy a glass of wine on your private deck, at the lake or on the beach. We are sure you will return time and time again, and will find that everything at this beach haven remains timeless.

Property manager

Karen & Sue
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bunkie rental is required for 4 + guests renting. Additional fee is $450 per week and includes cleaning fee.
No use of spray tan on the property. It stains everything brown.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bonnechere Valley

Located in Bonnechere Valley, this cottage is on the beach. Polish Kashub Heritage Museum and Grumblin' Granny's are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Homestead at Wolf Ridge and Golden Lake Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Killaloe, ON

What's nearby

  • Golden Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Polish Kashub Heritage Museum - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Round Lake - 32 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Bonnechere Provincial Park - 39 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Bonnechere Caves - 48 min drive - 36.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sands on Golden Lake - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lake Chinese Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Killaloe Sunshine Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Koko-Mish Café - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loon Lodge - Golden Lake (Cottage & Bunkie -Sleeps 8 ) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Loon Lodge - Golden Lake (Cottage & Bunkie -Sleeps 8 )?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loon Lodge - Golden Lake (Cottage & Bunkie -Sleeps 8 )?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Loon Lodge - Golden Lake (Cottage & Bunkie -Sleeps 8 ) located?

This Bonnechere Valley cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Golden Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Golden Lake Marina and Homestead at Wolf Ridge. Brewster Lake and Round Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

caterina d.

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

Beautiful property, great for families

We stayed as a family of four with two young children at the end of summer. The property is beautiful and the water very shallow quite a ways out so it was perfect for our 1.5 and 2.5 year olds. They had a blast playing in the water, riding around in the kayak and playing with some beach toys provided. The cottage got both very hot and cold while we were there with the fluctuating temps that week. The fans in every room work wonders and there is heating if needed. Adequate and comfortable linens provided. Some toiletries if needed. Really nice to have a washer and dryer on site if you need to wash and dry towels or clothing you brought up. All the comforts of home including a dishwasher, coffee machine etc. TVs also in every room which was convenient. As others have mentioned, it seemed as though there were not a lot of mosquitoes but the ones that got us were the itchiest we have ever experienced. Property was secluded / private enough though you could see some neighbouring cottages/guests a ways away. Hosts were prompt with responses to any correspondence. I think the biggest take away was that we had a very comfortable stay as a family of four with small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan M.

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

peaceful cottage experience.

To any one looking for a peaceful cottage experience as we were, Loon Lodge on Golden Lake is ideal. There was a cool ambiance of a log cabin with all the modern amenities one could possibly need. The beach is sandy, the water crystal clear. We would definitely return and recommend it to friends. The fire pit seemed a little dangerous. It is so large one must step into the pit to add wood to fire. Although the water was reportedly safe to drink the smell was so off putting we strongly recommended quest bring drinking water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Jess C.

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

Great spot!

We really enjoyed our stay at Loon Lodge. It was very peaceful! Plenty of beach toys for the kids and a nicely stocked kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Peaceful, relaxing and enchanting.

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was well equipped and the beach front was perfect. We went kayaking and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets each night. We loved watching all the water fowl and got some amazing photos of them. Our stay was perfect. I'd go back. Loved it there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B., Ottawa

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

A great week at Golden Lake

We had a very enjoyable week at Loon Lodge. The property is ideally situated on a nice sandy beach with beautiful sunsets. The cottage is well equipped and nicely set back from the water. Lots of kayaking, cycling, and hiking nearby. I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Legendary Golden Lake

We had a lovely last week of summer. Playing in the water, having bonfires on the beach and chilling in the cottage. Loon lodge was a spectacular place to spend our last days of summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John y., PITTSBURGH

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

Golden Lake

The Lake is great for kayaking. There is a nice sandy beach and the water remains shallow for a long distance out. The property is located about one mile down a narrow unpaved road so be careful in a low clearance car.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Beachside Gem

This completely refurbished and tastefully-appointed home has retained all of the charm of its origins on Golden Lake. The two-bedroom main cottage and four-bed bunkie made it possible for our families to gather around the large dining table for family meals with a spectacular view and the sound of waves lapping the shoreline. The outdoor touches were also complete, with deck and lounge chairs, a wide deck for outdoor dining, and watercraft for paddling. This cottage covers it all with many added touches such as water games, sand toys, noodles, games and puzzles. It is obvious that this home is beloved by its personable hosts, and we felt lucky to share in the magic of Loon Lodge. (Yep…we saw the loons each day!)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

A Diamond on Golden Lake

The perfect cottage to relax, make memories and enjoy your family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev D.

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

Relaxing Private Getaway

Cottage is equipped with everything you need for cottage fun - including beach toys for kids. Beautiful sandy beach kid friendly. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Only thing we would have liked was a TV in the bunkie :-) absolutely lovely property. The loons indeed visited every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick&Jocelyn S.

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

Try the Toronto puzzle

Great property. Lots of nice spots to sit and enjoy the view. Well equipped property. The Toronto puzzle very challenging! But completed it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha L.

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

Great Private Cottage

This cottage was very comfortable and relaxing the water was warm and inviting. The host Karen was amazing to deal with. If I ever came back to this area I would rent this cottage again.

10/10 Excellent

Lynne V.

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

Beautiful and tranquil

Beautiful property that is well maintained. The hosts are super responsive to all inquiries and a local property manager ensured that the place was up to standards. The kitchen has everything you need to make meals and the barbecue is really nice. There is a nice deck to sit on and enjoy the nature. Loons visited almost every day. We chose to wear water shoes as there are a few fresh water mussels in the water but there are not many so you could avoid them. The water is shallow with a really nice sandy bottom. There are ceiling fans throughout the cottage and they do a good job at circulating the air (although it wasn't super hot while we were there). The only con is that the second bedroom is small - we just left our suitcases in the master bedroom. We can't wait to return!! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

A perfect week!

Loon Lodge was the perfect spot for a family vacation. From the moment we arrived, the property felt like home and exceeded our expectations. Karen is lovely host and a very responsive to any of our questions throughout the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christiane M.

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

A peaceful getaway

The cottage on Golden Lake was exactly as advertised, attractive, very comfortable, bright inside with a well equipped kitchen, overall just great. We enjoyed the sandy beach, the tandem kayak and a couple of campfires.

10/10 Excellent

MARY M.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful lakefront property, fully stocked kitchen. My partner and I spent a week in September and had a wonderful time. Ten minutes away from a grocery store, 20 minutes from a golf course. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Great Holidays

I rented the Loon Lodge for myself and three daughters between the ages of 16 and 20. The process was effortless and all response to questions was fast and excellent. The property was clean and well-supplied. I regularly rent cottages and this one is at the top of my list.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Better than the pictures

Beautiful property, long walkout waterfront, great fishing, amazingly equipped kitchen. Can't say enough about the owners, friendly and answered promptly. The living space was bigger and better than the pictures showed. Will definitely be rebooking!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

A lovely space

We had a lovely week here. The cottage was well supplied with everything we could possibly need. It was very clean and was exactly as described. The lake was lovely, warm and shallow quite a ways out. Great for kids. We had a loon family visiting every day and not too many motor boats so quite quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H.

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Excellent location!!

Very efficient and straightforward.

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great location, great property. Easy check-in and owner/renter was always available.

Everything you need in the kitchen (there is even a slow cooker). Ample towels and linens etc. Great location and the cottage has fantastic views of the lake. Would rent again in a heartbeat.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

What a lovely place

Lovely property quiet lake really friendly and helpful hosts a lovely place for a relaxing stay We enjoyed a fantastic relaxing stay this is our 3rd time in the area and this was the best cottage by far Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

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

Amazing place for families

We had a wonderful time at Loon Lodge last week. The water was shallow in the bay (adult waist deep even 20 m away from shore). The sandy beach was a hit with all the kids. I would recommend water shoes for little ones as there are some sharp mussels at the bottom of the lake. We rented a SUP at Barry's Bay outfitters, and along with the kayak provided, the kids were entertained for hours while adults enjoyed the serenity of cottage living. (Be sure to bring lifejackets for the kids) The house was well stocked with everything we needed from kitchen tools to cleaning supplies. There was a Keurig & brew coffee machine. We had good cell reception (Rogers LTE). The owner's parents were helpful and kind. Everything about this cottage was great for our family. We are looking into booking for next summer already! Thank you, Karen & family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll B.

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

Loon Lodge is the perfect family vacation destination

We rented the cottage and bunkie so we would have space for our family of 6 which included 2 adults, 2 adult children and elderly grandparents. Loon Lodge was perfect in every way. The buildings and property are beautiful. The living space is modern and clean. The lake is clean and the beach is shallow and sandy. The generous deck provided lots of shade and outdoor space for the grandparents who have mobility issues. The loon family greeted us every morning and evening in front of the lodge, which is very appropriately named!! We loved kayaking and really appreciated the use of the boats. Hardly any mosquitoes which is unheard of in cottage country this summer. Would highly recommend and hope we will return to this beautiful summer haven.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Karen & Sue

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Owners Karen and Sue (sisters) live in Colorado and NY respectively. Our family owns the cabin next door and have been enjoying Golden Lake for 50 years! We grew up playing on the shores of Skelly's Bay every summer since we were born. We are sure you will love it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Loon Lodge is very unique in that is has one of the most expansive, and largest sandy beaches on the lake. And, in addition to the main cottage, there is a large, comfortable bunkie just adjacent to the cottage that sleeps 4! Perfect for the kids.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests