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Kawartha Lakes Cottage

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Escape to this charming Kawarthan cottage on the serene shores of Kathchewanooka lake. Unwind with a BBQ, lounge in the Muskoka chairs or relax by the fire pit on your private 60 feet of lakefront. With crystal-clear water and world-class fishing, this tranquil retreat offers an authentic experience amidst nature's beauty.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Kawartha Lakes Cottage

Original Kawarthan cottage on the shimmering shores of Kathchewanooka lake.
This rustic cottage will take you back in time maybe to a more peaceful time, with stunning moonscapes, tranquil sunsets and clear blue skies. Although the building has amazing character it is old, also modest But is equipped with everything you need for your stay. Arrive to a meadow that rolls down to the cottage built just steps away from the shore, listen to the loons call and watch the bald eagles soar from island to island. This 60 feet of private lakefront is magical with a deck, a floating dock and fire pit. Trees for shade and also perfect to hang a hammock, Picnic table, with bbq, outdoor umbrella table set, couch set and even a new set of Jo4 Muskoka chairs makes this a perfect getaway. The fishing is world class and sure to impress any angler or just a first timer! The water is crystal clear, The shore is shallow and Sandy - the best swimming can be found off the end of the dock (no diving) Shallow Water! With a great golf corse and winery with farm restaurant only steps away you can cook and picnic or head out for a great food and drink experience- no car necessary!
This property is sure to produce an authentic Kawarthan cottage experience.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Please contain your butts to a can and remove

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
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please contain your butts to a can and remove

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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Kawartha Lakes Cottage Cottage
Kawartha Lakes Cottage North Kawartha
Kawartha Lakes Cottage Cottage North Kawartha

About the neighborhood

Selwyn is home to this cottage. Selwyn Conservation Area and Warsaw Caves Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Riverview Park and Zoo and McLean Berry Farm. Trent University Wildlife Sanctuary and Wild Water & Wheels are also worth visiting. Visit our Lakefield travel guide
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ON, Lakefield

What's nearby

  • Katchewanooka Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Trent University
    10 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Pigeon Lake
    21 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Peterborough Memorial Centre
    25 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Rice Lake
    28 min drive - 37.1 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    17 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    8 min drive
  • Lakefield Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Lakefield Beach
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kawartha Lakes Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Kawartha Lakes Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kawartha Lakes Cottage located?

Situated in Selwyn, this cottage is steps from Katchewanooka Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lakefield Lock and St. John the Baptist Anglican Church. Lakefield Park and Lakefield Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Kawartha Lakes Cottage Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

7.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Lakefield Cottage

Quaint little place with a rustic feel. Loved being right on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

3rd time staying here since August

Love this rustic cottage! Its a perfect place right on the lake. Great and responsive communication with the owner and the cottage is very clean! Highly recommended!😁
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Classic Cottage! Gen-X will appreciate!

Quaint little cottage. Bring pillows and blankets, water cooler with jug of water available. Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hollie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Simple process.. BBQ was not working, but was able to immediately contact host . Issue was resolved with a new BBQ, But took a couple days. Nice fire pit. Good dock. A bit weedy for swimming, but great paddle boarding lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alana R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic Retreat

We rented this cabin for a girls weekend . The property was as advertised, rustic. But the water frontage , dock, location was beautiful. The correspondence with the property owner was seem-less . Water is not potable but the water coolers were convenient. Excellent outdoor space which was precisely what we wanted !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Van Axel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay there, unwinding from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the property was really nice, the house was a bit old and not the cleanest but we made due. we booked very last minute so i can’t complain.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Colleen & Greg B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not As Advertised

Fine if you are okay with grunge, bacteria and bugs (dead and alive).
Food cupboard
Stained mattress covers
Plenty of bugs; mostly ants; alive and dead; roaming all surfaces
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Waterfront/Sub Par Cottage

The location of the cottage was beautiful and we very much enjoyed the waterfront location. Although, the water is very weedy so not really great for kids to swim in. The canoe had no seats so was difficult to actually use. No life jackets were provided for the canoe or paddleboat. The listing advertised wifi but it didn’t actually have any. The host suggested we make personal hotspots off our own phones which we did and did work. But not as advertised. The floors of the cottage are extremely sloped and there is evidence of the roof leaking with stained and broken ceiling tiles. The bathroom was functional but definitely not luxury. Take very quick showers as you only get a couple of minutes of hot water. The kitchen had everything you needed. There was no propane in the bbq when we arrived. But the host did send us some money so we could go get it filled. The host was very responsive to us and very easy to deal with. We knew that this property was not luxury when we rented it. We really wanted the waterfront location to which it did not disappoint. But the cottage itself was a bit rougher than we were anticipating. We still enjoyed our stay but in all honesty would probably not stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Old Cottage

I couldn't use The portable barbecue as it was disheveled and dirty inside. The floors were sloped. I spent a half a day or more sweeping the cobwebs with pine needles off of the picnic table, the Muskogee chairs and the chair set on the deck. I to rinse and wipe everything to get the bird poop off. Then I started in on the dock that was covered in Goose poo, duck poo and seagull poo. And I got that swept off into a garbage bag and then the rain rinsed and I swept. There was no internet. Would have been nice if some of the windows would have opened more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Raviteja A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Hard to get to

Let me start with the good. The property is right on the lake! we had a great time relaxing by the lake and not doing much. Now lets start with the bad. - Instructions to get here were abysmal. We ended up about 40kms away based on what the VRBO's map listing told us - nails sticking out of home in various places. - no working shower for the first day (When asked about it, the owner said "this is cabin life") - A paddleboat was advertised in the listing. We tried it out and it sank in the lank while we were on it. I have my own kayak which I used for a rescue mission on the people and the sunken boat. - BBQ Grill was very dirty/filled with grease buildup - took an hour to clean - spiderwebs in every corner - black mold in corner of the fridge - didn’t give clear instructions regarding garbage: on the door instructions said to take with you and we had to drive to the city with large garbage bags in overpacked cars. 1 hour after we left the owner said that we could leave garbage in the cabin (packed)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Jared d.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

Perfect cabin for a guys trip, I went early September and the fishing sucked, could have just been the time of year though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Samantha F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice cottage, gorgeous location

Nice small cottage with gorgeous location - perfect for sitting on the dock and campfires.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victor T., Kanata

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

Lakefield

Nice quiet property, large grassy area, large shaded area. Easy access to Lakefield. Cottage is old, but in good repair. It is dark inside, with little outside light getting in. Makes for a cool cottage on the hottest days, but difficult to do anything in the cottage. Biggest negative is the lack of place to swim as shore is quite reedy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Rob E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

nice location

nice location, nice lake. old place with some issues
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tori M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall wonderful great fishing and very relaxing area

Great
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ken M.

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

Property was as listed beautiful and airy. Perfect and what we expected

Property was beautiful, great view saw lots of loons, ducks and frogs that my grandson likes. The swimming wasn't very good tho but 15 mins away too Lakefield there was a great public beach.

6/10 Okay

Fabian C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok

We enjoyed our stay overall. The weather wasn’t great. The scenery and dock area are great. Nice quiet location and my dog absolutely loved the place. Was able to wonder leash free and dive into the water whenever he wanted lol. Now for the bad 😕. Wasn’t the cleanest place. The shower was nasty…used it once over the course of 3 nights (yuck). Lots of dust bunnies and the ceiling fan was furry lol. If I’m charged $125 for cleaning, should be clean. The house is super old, but it’s a cottage. Swimming is not good at all…seaweed has overwhelmed the area. Overall was a decent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

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

Beautiful Property

Lovely property and landscape. The cottage was exactly that - a cottage! Quaint and cozy, but with (almost) everything you need. FYI - BYO-coffee maker! The docks and fire pit were spacious and well cared for. Would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Mount forest

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

Incredible stay

Had a hard time finding the spot, adam(owner) was very easy to get a hold of, and pointed us in the right direction! Beautiful area with nice neighbours, the place was clean and comfortable. Had an amazing weekend there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lori-lynne C.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025