Tranquil Waterfront Haven on Chemong Lake

Come and make memories with your family at our much loved family cottage that we’ve enjoyed for generations. Soak in the summer sunshine on the patio out back while listening to the breeze whisper through the cedar trees. Let your cares melt away while lounging on the dock or swaying peacefully in the hammock. Gaze at the incredible night sky and count the shooting stars while snuggling by the campfire.

Take the canoe for a peaceful early morning paddle and watch our resident blue heron as he lands on the dock to greet the day. Cast your line off the dock and spend the afternoon fishing. Cool off with a relaxing weed-free swim in the lake. Take in the incredible sunsets from the deck. If you’re up for a walk to town, Bridgenorth is a 15 minute stroll away. Dine at Chemong Lodge or grab your morning java at Timmies. Cross the causeway to buy fresh local sweet corn, right from the farmer’s truck. Prepare delicious meals in my grandmother’s kitchen with the fresh produce that you’ve found at our local farmer’s markets and roadside stands.

This lovely getaway is as great for families as it would be for an individual or couple looking for a slower change of pace that is within easy reach of lots of interesting destinations and attractions. We are situated in the perfect location because there is always something to do if you feel like it and if you feel like simply kicking back and taking it easy, it is the perfect place to be, too. We especially love that we are close enough to town to run in and grab something that we need (or have forgotten) but that it feels like we are a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life when we’re at the lake.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Municipality: Selwyn
Nearest Towns: Bridgenorth (2.4 km), Ennismore (8 km), Peterborough (11 km), Lakefield (13 km), Young’s Point (20 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (11 km), Cobourg (64 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (149 km)
Nearest Hospital: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (13 km)
Body of Water: Chemong Lake
Nearest Boat Launch: Flying Dutchman Marina (<5 km)
Nearest Marina: Bridgenorth Sports & Marina (2.2 km)
Nearest Beach: Jones Beach, Bridgenorth (4 km)
Nearest Golf Course: Quarry Gold Club, Ennismore (5 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

The cottage has two bedrooms that sleeps 5-6 people with a pull-out couch for a couple more. The great room has plenty of space with couches and chairs for relaxing in front of the wood fire or letting the children play with big picture windows for enjoying sunsets over Chemong Lake. The dining area seats six with an excellent view of the sunset with easy access to the galley kitchen and great room. The galley kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, fridge, kettle and coffee maker with lots of dishes/pots/pans to cook up any feast. The bathroom, located off the kitchen and dining area has a shower, vanity and toilet. The water is filtered and treated with UV to make it potable.

2 Bedrooms:

Main Cottage:

• Bedroom #1: queen bed
• Bedroom #2: queen bed, double bed

Queen sofa bed

1 Bathroom:

• Bathroom #1: 3 pc (sink, toilet, shower)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Large great room – wood fireplace and lots of seating
• Cottage water: well water filtered and treated using UV – potable (drinkable)
• Indoor entertainment: satellite TV, DVD player
• Kitchen details: equipped with microwave, coffee maker (filter), toaster and kettle
• Wood-burning fireplace

WiFi:

• Internet source: Bell Fibe
• Quality of service: excellent
• Unlimited
• Speed (best case): 10 Mpbs download, 925 Kbps upload
• Works for streaming on Netflix and other web-based movies

Cell Phone Coverage:

• Quality of service: excellent
• Signal: LTE
• Carriers that work: Bell, Rogers, Telus
• You can utilize your cell phone hotspot to access the internet at this cottage

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION  

The cottage is situated on a private flat/gradual sloping lot with 125’ of water frontage, well maintained garden, lots of parking and a southern exposure for awesome sunsets. The dock will take you about 30 feet into the lake where you can enjoy the sunsets or jump into weed-free water for a swim. If jumping into the lake is not your speed you can wade into the lake with sandy/small stony (near shore) with ease or play by the shore in a small grassy/sandy area. Access to the water is easy for launching the canoe or our kayaks. The main cottage is partly surrounded by a deck with plenty of seating. We’ve also installed a sun shade for those seeking a break from the sunny days, but still want a view of the lake. There are shady areas with grass for those who want to have a game of badminton or volleyball or let the children run free. The hammock swings from mobile self supporting stand so you can always have a relaxing view of the lake. There is a picnic table near the fire pit for lunches, evening dinners by campfire or an evening of roasting marshmallows.

• 4 parking spots
• BBQ – there are 2 propane tanks at the cottage, if one runs out, it is the renter’s responsibility to have it refilled or exchanged at earliest opportunity
• Property is mostly flat with gradual slope at shoreline
• Lots of flat grassy areas around the cottage for children to play
• Child/elderly friendly
• Waterfront: 125 ft
• Good swimming
• Small beach area/grass & sand
• Sandy/stony shallow walk-in water entry – no weeds
• Walk-in entry to the water is acceptable for young children or the elderly that may have mobility issues
• No weeds – water shoes suggested
• Dock: 10 x 30 ft with ladder for getting out of water at end of dock – water is 4-5 feet deep at the end of your dock
• Dock is large enough to hold an 18’ – 21” bowrider/pleasure/ski type boat or possibly larger
• The lake is good for motorboats, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking etc.
• Canoe
• Deck: 16 x 10 ft
• Privacy fence at road and west side of property, creek and hedge between neighbours
• South western exposure for awesome sunsets

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Chemong Lake offer miles of picturesque boating.
• In Bridgenorth (3 km down the lake) there are shopping and restaurants.
• Chemong Public Park is a 5 minute walk up the street with beach/picnic and hiking area
• We are within a 10 minute drive to Peterborough which can be accessed by road or boat (1 lock). Home of the Liftlocks, Canadian Canoe Museum, Peterborough Musicfest, Farmer’s Market on Wednesday and Saturday, Riverview Park and Zoo, Trent University, Fleming College. Across the causeway is the quaint hamlet of Ennismore, steeped in Irish history and home of the Shamrock Festival/Truck and Tractor Pull in July.
• Lakefield is a 10 minute drive away and offers the Lakefield Lobsterfest and Jamboree in June, the Lakefield Fair, Literature Festival and Jazz Festival in July as well as a weekly farmer’s market, featuring farm fresh produce and the work of local artisans.

Country Attractions:

• Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival
• Havelock Country Jamboree
• Indian River Reptile Zoo
• Lakefield Literary Festival
• Lang Pioneer Village
• Serpent Mounds Park
• Petroglyphs Park
• Slots at Kawartha Downs
• Stoney Lake Cruises
• Warsaw Caves
• Whetung Ojibwa Centre
• Young’s Point General Store
• Lockside Trading Post at Young’s Point

Peterborough Attractions:

• Peterborough Zoo
• 4th Line Theatre
• Canadian Canoe Museum
• Peterborough Theater Guild
• Lift Lock Cruises
• Peterborough Museum
• Peterborough Farmers Market

Notes

Rental rates include all booking fees and taxes (if applicable)

Families only - based on maximum of 6 guests

Bunkie as seen in pictures is used by the owner for storage - not available for use

• Check in: Friday 3 pm
• Check out: Thursday noon
• Some flexibility during low and mid season

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Cleaning Service: $175 (recommended)
• Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
• Towels: $5.00 each

Method of Payment:

• Interac E-Transfer (preferred method)
• Initial deposit of 50% due upon booking
• Outstanding balance + $500 damage deposit due 28 days prior to checking in
• Damage Deposit: To be refunded within 7 business days upon check-out

Weekly rentals including a Statutory Long Weekend will be calculated using a prorated weekly rate

If booking less than 6 nights during High Season, please click “inquire” for a quote or send us an email to rentals@kawarthacottagevacations.ca