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Cozy Island Cottage located on Lower Buckhorn Lake

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TV
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lakefield, ON
  • Place, Katchewanooka Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Stoney Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairy Lake
    ‪20 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.

Cozy Island Cottage located on Lower Buckhorn Lake

This rustic, yet cozy island cottage is located on Lower Buckhorn Lake approx. 20 min. north of Lakefield, Ont. The interior has a vaulted ceiling, along with paneled walls and pine flooring. The kitchen, living and eating areas are open concept with nice views to the lake. The screened in sun porch over looks the landscape also offering majestic views of the lake and surrounding area. The cottage is situated on a point lot with over 300 feet of shoreline and built close to the water with woodlands behind. The water is a rocky entry with some sand and clay, approx. 2-3 feet deep at the shoreline, sloping to deeper water further out where there may be some weeds. You can also walk to this cottage from the car park over two small dams. The walk is approx. 5 min. through the woods on a well beaten path. The owner will meet with you at the lake to take you to the cottage by boat and again when you depart. It comes with a canoe, paddle boat, life jackets, safety kits, satellite dish, fridge, stove, microwave, BBQ, coffee maker. For the avid fisher, you're looking at Musky, Pickerel, Bass and Perch. There is no smoking or pets, due to some tenant allergies.
This reservation has a Firm cancellation policy - refunds will be issued up to 60 days prior to the check in date.
A 100% refund is provided for travellers cancelling at least 60 days before check-in. A 50% refund is provided for travellers cancelling from 30 to 59 days before check-in. No refunds are provided for travellers cancelling less than 30 days prior to check-in. CanadaStays Booking Fees are refundable if you cancel within 48 hours of placing your booking request.
Our house rules: primary renter must be 25 or older, no smoking, no parties or events, no pets.
This is a family owned cottage, suitable for grand parents and young families. This is not suitable for parties. There is no smoking or pets permitted. Fires are only to be had on non windy days as there is no fire department access.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Fairy Lake. The cottage offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a patio, and a TV
  • 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Katchewanooka Lake and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Stoney Lake
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Selwyn cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

  • 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
This property accepts cash
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Property is also known as

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Cozy Located On Lower Buckhorn
Cozy Island Cottage located on Lower Buckhorn Lake Selwyn

Cozy Island Cottage located on Lower Buckhorn Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at a lovely cottage

We had a great time at Nadine's cottage for the last week of August. The view from the property is fantastic and we loved watching the light on the water as the sun was setting at the end of the day. The cottage, with 3 bedrooms and 4 beds, met our needs perfectly. The cottage was clean and all the appliances (stove, fridge, microwave) were newish. We rented paddleboards and a kayak from kawarthaadventures.ca so we could do accompanied long distance swims out past the islands. Even though close to the Lovesick Lake locks, the lake didn't seem to get a lot of boat traffic and was nice and quiet. The screened in porch was a lovely spot for meals. Nadine was a great host and made our experience easy. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review from a family

Nadine the host was very welcoming and helpful, the cottage was very clean. The lake was good for swimming (there were quite a few weeds but the entranceway was cleared out for easy access) Fishing was by far one of the best we’ve experienced. Overall a nice week away, very scenic area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We stayed at Nadine's cottage for 2 weeks in August and it was wonderful. Nadine and her family were so helpful and kind. We brought our kayaks and bikes, and there was ample room to store our trailer in the car park. If you enjoy kayaking you can't go wrong with this location - so many beautiful spots to explore! There are also a ton of places to visit in and around Buckhorn Lake - the Rotary Greenway bike trail from Lakefield to Trent was a big hit with our family. Our teenage son and his friend enjoyed fishing off the dock and even caught a couple bass. The paddle boat worked just fine to bring our groceries to the cottage from the car park (there is also a canoe). A couple other bonuses are the big dock (I could have sat on the dock forever watching sunsets) and comfortable beds (which is unusual for a rental cottage!). Highly recommend. We would definitely return!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori-Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 star

We had a great time! The property looks exactly the same as the pictures posted on vrbo
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return to paradise!

This is our 2nd stay at Nadine’s and it felt like coming home! This property has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Amazing dock with beautiful views and a quiet, peaceful lake. Nadine is the most gracious host and makes you feel so welcome. Thank you, Nadine! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

Beautiful Private cottage with a breathtaking view

Beautiful cottage with lots of room and amazing views!! The best family retreat. Nadine was an amazing host and absolutely loved my stay!! Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Marcia W.

Excellent kayaking

Loved the location on a very quiet lake. Although weedy for swimming it was nice to paddle to the next lake via a very cool wooden portage/exchange for a swim. Lovely property and excellent place to watch the Osprey everyday. Nadine made us feel at home and was very accommodating ! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing/Adventure - just what we wanted

This cottage was the perfect combination of adventure and the relaxing vacation our family was looking for. We were very happy with how private the location was (we did not have to THINK about this pandemic for 7 whole days!!) And the view!! You just can't beat it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet cottage

Very enjoyable stay.

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

A slice of heaven in the Kawarthas. Peaceful location with breathtaking views that are enjoyed from the large dock. Nadine was the most gracious host and made sure we had everything we needed for a wonderful family vacation. Cottage is cozy and has everything one needs. Would definitely return! Thank you, Nadine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot!

Nadine was an amazing host. She was super helpful, flexible and quick to reply to any questions we had. The cottage itself is super cute and comes with an amazing canoe that we took out almost daily. The deck is huge and gets nearly a full day of sun! Even the neighbours are super friendly and thoughtful, offering us suggestions of things to see and places to go in the area. We loved it here and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicola & Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent cottage for family

Our family (myself, husband and our three boys aged 12, 10, 6) rented Nadine’s place in mid July, 2020. The set up of the cottage, especially the proximity and view of the lake was perfect for us. The boys could swim and fish anytime they wanted - they caught lots right off the dock! Drinking my morning coffee, reading my book, sitting in the screened in porch was my favourite! Nadine was a warm, welcoming host who was always available to answer our questions. She made us feel like family. The only thing I wish we had known ahead of time was that the water isn’t potable. So bring yourself a large container to save from having to buy at a grocery store. We hope to return someday! Thank you Nadine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlight of our 2020!

Our week's vacation at this lovely cottage was one to remember! Upon arrival, we met with the owner, Nadine, and she takes you over by boat to the cottage (a very short and comfortable boat ride). Nadine was very patient with the many many stuff that we had with us for the week and just made you felt like you've been going to her cottage for years! The cottage itself was clean and had everything we needed - it felt like home. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. Fishing on this lake did not disappoint either. The views from the cottage and the dock were just so relaxing and peaceful. I really could rave on and on about this property. We had such an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020