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The Birch: Your home away from home!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Alban, ON
  • Place, French River Provincial Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Grundy Lake Provincial Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Key Marina
    ‪47 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.

    The Birch: Your home away from home!

    About this space
    Hartley Bay Cottages: The Birch
    Come and enjoy life on the water. Situated in a woodland setting, surrounded by crown land, so much to explore right here. Large wrap around deck, private dock and firepit. Wake up with the sunrise and soak up the sun at this south-east facing cottage.
    The space
    Large, open concept living, dining and kitchen space along with a fireplace, accompanied by 3 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. This is what dreams are made of! Part of a 3 cottage complex , each one with its own private wrap around deck, dock and firepit. Rent one, or bring the extended family and friends to enjoy the whole space!
    Guest access
    A shared dry sauna and shared laundry is available on the property.

    The canoes/kayaks are available for your use.
    Other things to note
    Water source is the lake and there will be a brand new ultraviolet water purification system put in place in May 2022. Water will be potable, but you are welcome to bring your own drinking water.
    Quiet time starts at 11pm in consideration for your neighbors and the other property owners close by.

    Bait shops, Grocery and LCBO are a short drive away.
    You'll find features like a hot tub and laundry facilities at this cottage. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
    • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
    • Free WiFi
    • Amenities include laundry facilities
    • 9.9 mi (16 km) from French River Provincial Park and 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Grundy Lake Provincial Park
    This cottage offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

    This Killarney cottage is smoke free.

    Property amenities

    Pool/Spa

    • Hot tub

    Internet

    • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • Parking on site

    Kitchen

    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Electric kettle
    • Hob
    • Kitchen island
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Toaster

    Dining

    • Dining table

    Bedrooms

    • 3 bedrooms
    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • 1.5 bathrooms
    • Hair dryer
    • Toilet paper

    Living spaces

    • Dining table
    • Fireplace
    • Living room
    • Separate dining area

    Entertainment

    • Smart TV

    Outdoor areas

    • Barbecue grill
    • Firepit
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Patio

    Laundry

    • Laundry facilities
    • Washing machine

    Comfort

    • Heating

    Pets

    • Pet friendly
    • Welcoming dogs only
    • 2 pets total

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoke-free property

    Services and conveniences

    • Iron/ironing board

    Things to do

    • Kayak

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
    • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

    General

    • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

    Minimum check-in age: 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 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

    Pets

    • Pets are welcome
    • Only dogs are allowed
    • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
    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.

    The Birch: Your home away from home! Reviews

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

    10/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    John K.

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Total cleanliness -Excellent. Facilities - 100% of everything you need in every room. Beautiful location, quiet, wilderness, close enough to attain supples. Comfort - furniture, beds, kitchen - 100%. Access to water - boating, fishing, swimming - private,perfect!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025