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A room with a wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a wooden staircase, a green sofa, and a dining table with chairs.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

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Bancroft, ON
  • Place, Faraday Town Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Tin Shed
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bancroft Gem and Mineral Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Discover Serenity: Ultimate Summer Getaway Awaits at Charming Cottage Retreat!

Escape to Discover Serenity — a charming 5-bedroom waterfront cottage on Bentley Lake in the Township of Faraday, just outside Bancroft, Ontario. Blending rustic character with modern comfort, it's the perfect retreat for families and groups looking to unwind by the water.
Relax on the outdoor deck, fire up the BBQ, and take in the lake views from your private waterfront and dock. Wind down evenings around the lakeside fire pit under some of the darkest, most star-filled skies in cottage country, then settle into a spacious, light-filled cottage with room for everyone.
Property Highlights:

5 bedrooms, sleeps up to 8
2 well-appointed washrooms
Fully equipped kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Open-concept living and dining areas
Outdoor deck with BBQ
Private dock and waterfront access
Lakeside fire pit
Surrounded by scenic hiking trails
Close to Bancroft's attractions, dining, and the famous mineral country
Self check-in via lockbox

Step outside to swim, fish, or simply soak in the quiet of the lake. Inside, the open-concept living and dining areas are made for gathering, while five bedrooms give the whole group privacy and space — whether it's a family getaway or a reunion with friends.
Minimum stay: 3 nights. A full welcome guide is sent before arrival, and we respond within a day.
Experience Bancroft's charm at Discover Serenity — book your getaway and create lasting memories by the water.


Please note: For the safety and security of guests and the property, a single exterior security camera covers the
driveway and front entrance. This camera records video only — there is no audio recording, and
there are no cameras inside the cottage or in any private or interior space.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Faraday Town Hall. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • 5 minutes by car from Faraday Town Hall and 8 minutes from Old Tin Shed
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Faraday cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

All guests must review and comply with the rental agreement and any updated terms provided prior to check-in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Discover Serenity: Ultimate Summer Getaway Awaits at Charming Cottage Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohan G.

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

Amazing stay on a beautiful lake

Had a great time staying here. Was very roomy and beautiful and had everything I needed. Would recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The host is very responsive and accommodating. The cottage location was very nice. However as a warning the road and parking are tight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great location if you’re looking for a quiet and peaceful getaway. The lake is calm and perfect for kayaking/canoeing with beautiful views and random visits from ducks swimming by. Our host Sean was very responsive and quick to help with any questions we had. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

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

Sweet Spot!

Great spot near Bancroft with lots of space for a group to hang out and relax! Quiet lakeside area with beautiful wood sculptures throughout!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abeid J.

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

A get together with friends.

Lots of space in this cottage. Was impressed by the cleanliness of all the cooking surfaces. It’s not the finished product yet but it’s close. The lake was amazing for swimming and or being out in the paddle boats /kayaks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jim B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property was not very well cleaned in between us and other guests. Very dusty. There was an odd smell (fish guts and stale grease?). We had to open all the windows, mop with Lysol, wash counters again. Anything to try and find the source. Next day we went into town for baking soda, lemon and air fresheners. The owner did send a credit of 30 to cover the hard costs of that, but nothing else. Wasn't a relaxing start to a weekend away. The cottage is located with a beautiful outdoor space by the lake, which we did greatly enjoy on some wonderfully sunny days.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025