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Family Cottage On Balsam Lake

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Terrace/patio
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Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kawartha Lakes, ON
  • Balsam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Shadow Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Fenelon Falls
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family Cottage On Balsam Lake

Located on the beautiful south shore of Balsam Lake, 1.5 hours drive from GTA
7 min drive to the town of Fenelon Falls (groceries, restaurants and shopping)
Private 100 ft waterfront with a 50 ft dock
Swimming from the dock in the shallow bay
Canoe and life jackets included
Sleeps 6 comfortably
Bedroom 1 - queen bed
Bedroom 2 - queen bed
Bedroom 3 - bunk bed
Family room - pull-out couch
Large windows to the lake
Fireplace
Spacious two level deck with propane barbecue
Relax around the campfire on lawn chairs and experience the beautiful sunset over Balsam Lake
Quiet and cozy

Property manager

Michael

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Please review and respond to the rental application questions as per attached Rental Agreement. Please take a note of the House Rules.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kawartha Lakes

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. Byrnell Golf Club and Lindsay 500 Go Karts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ken Reid Conservation Area and Carden Alvar Provincial Park.
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Kawartha Lakes, ON

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shadow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Sturgeon Lake - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Balsam Lake Provincial Park - 32 min drive - 30.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cow and Sow - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Texas Burger & Donut Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Murphy’s Lockside Pub & Patio - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage On Balsam Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage On Balsam Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage On Balsam Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Cottage On Balsam Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Balsam Lake and Shadow Lake. Byrnell Golf Club and Fenelon Falls are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nouman S.

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

Beautiful View

Loved it! Would go back to this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buddhadev G.

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

A cozy hidden oasis

A clean, convenient and comforting cottage to spend some quiet and relaxing time with your loved ones.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara Jane D.

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

Tranquility

Beautiful location. The cottage was exactly what a cottage should be. Comfortable a little rustic and a wonderful calmness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jazz W.

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

Balsalm lake

Was very relaxing. Nice cozy cottage. Beautiful view of the lake and great for fishing. The host was amazing and very friendly. Was a great experience and would highly recommend this place to anyone!! 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karey G.

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

Family getaway

My son and I stayed here for 2 weeks summer vacation. Loved every moment. Excellent location. Beautiful views of the lake. Sunsets every night. Easy to get to from the city. Charming towns just a quick drive away. Excellent communication with the owner. We’d certainly come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

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

Cottagey, Cottage

Sunsets, multi level deck, great dock, all you really need unless you need luxury Enjoyed our stay, everything works and as advertised. Location is great with a store close by and a short drive to Fenlon, Bobcageyon,Lindsay all worth visiting Could use a little trimming on the grounds but water was warm, felt fairly private and the breeze kept bugs at bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Goran N.

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

Balsam lake

Nice place,beautiful lake and excellent communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sachi C.

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

Excellent

My wife and my two daughters enjoyed the time we stayed. Property as described . My suggestion please keep more water sports. Only one canue, no kayak or or any other water sports are there which I feel not sufficient for a family. fireplace inside the house worked properly and also outside fire pit works with firewood’s. Thanks to Michael to keep all essentials items inside kitchen which also very helpful if things goes run out. Very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Quaint cabin on beautiful lake

Spent a week with family. Cabin is located on South Bay. Water in August was warm, the bay is quite shallow (3 - 4 ft). Quiet location was good for sitting on the dock or around camp fire. Yard space was nice for the kids to play. BBQ and kitchen were a bit basic for family meal prep. No wifi but cell coverage is good (check your data plan). Bathroom/shower was small but manageable for our family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion s.

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

Beautiful cottage and gorgeous setting

Smooth process owner very responsive very clean and quaint cottage
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Wonderful

Me and my friends visited the cottage and we had a wonderful time. It was clean and very organized. Everything that was listed in the cottage and we were able to enjoy ourselves with no issues. The Main thing one of my friends really liked was the fire pit since we where able to just relax by it and chat and we had no issues. Wonderful time/
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

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

Location is ideal

Beautiful views of the gorgeous lake. Lots of fun to be had in and around the water. Close to Fenelon Falls - a great little town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hsin-Yi Y.

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

Wonderful lakefront cottage

- < 2 hours from our home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Family vacation

We stay at a different cottage every year for a week in the summer and this cottage was the cleanest we have ever rented - it was perfect and very well take care of! The kitchen was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. The lake was awesome, perfect for swimming and amazing for paddle boarding. The kids didn’t want to leave. It was so quiet on the lake! We had an amazing time! Thanks for an awesome stay Michael and Anna!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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

Nice location on the lake with beautiful sunset!

Really wish there was WIFI!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JD B.

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

The perfect little kawartha cabin

We had a great time relaxing at this perfectly sized cabin in the kawartha’s. The property is exactly as described in the listing and Michael is a fantastic host. The evenings were calm and quiet, while the nearby towns of fenelon falls and Lindsay were great to visit during the day. We would definitely like to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Giles T.

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

Lovely Getaway

My family and I had a lovely time at this picturesque cottage. Michael was a great host, easy to communicate with, and provided us with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Private dock and canoeing in the beautiful lake were definite highlights as well as gorgeous sunsets by the outdoor bonfire pit. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Pati P.

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

Definitely recommend

We had a great stay at Michael’s cottage. He’s very easy to communicate with, response quickly. Location is quite convenient, you can find stores, marinas and hikes nearby. Will definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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Languages:

English, Russian