Cowan’s Bay Cottage

Sleeps 12, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Fairly, Private, Flat Property, Child/Elderly Friendly, A/C, WiFi, Satellite TV, Games Room, Fire Pit, Cell Reception, Great Fishing, Canoe, Paddleboat, Firepit, Winter Accessible, Pet Friendly (Small Dogs Preferred)

Enjoy this cottage located less than 1.5 hours from Toronto. Children will be entertained fishing off the dock. Boat or drive to explore Emily Provincial Park across the river to enjoy the beach or go on a hike. The shed is being converted into a bar, get the feel that you are at the resort!

Get together for family meals or simply relax while reading a book.  Gather around the firepit at night to gaze at the stars and recount the events of the day. Relax in the jacuzzi tub or on one of the 2 decks.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Nearest Towns: Omemee (5 km), Bridgenorth (10 km), Lindsay (15 km), Peterborough (15 km), Bobcaygeon (29 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (15 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (137 km)
Nearest Hospital: Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay (15 km)
Body of Water: Pigeon River
Nearest Ski Area: Nordic Ski Club (60 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: 913 Peace Rd, Omemee (705) 799-5837 (essostations.com)
Nearest Marina(s): Feelanding (3 km)
Nearest Beach: Emily Provincial Park (2 km drive or easy walk – short boat ride or canoe to it)
Nearest Golf Course: Deer Run Golf Course (26 km), Lindsay Golf and Country Club (20 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

5 Bedrooms:
Main Level:
Bedroom #1: queen bed, bunk bed (single over single)
Bedroom #2: queen bed
Bedroom #3: queen bed
Bedroom #4: queen bed

Upper Level:
Bedroom #5: 2 single beds

3 Bathrooms:
Main Level:
Bathroom #1: 1 x 3 pc (sink, toilet and jacuzzi)
Bathroom #2: 1 x 3 pc (sink, toilet, glass shower)

Upper Level:
Bathroom #3: 1 x 3 pc (sink, toilet, shower)

Cottage water: well water – not potable (not drinkable) – water cooler with 2 jugs at the cottage, if one runs out, it’s the renter’s responsibility to have it refilled or exchanged at earliest opportunity or please bring your own bottled drinking water

Indoor entertainment: Smart TV, DVD player, Netflix, board games & Bluetooth Speaker

Kitchen details: equipped with microwave, coffee maker, toaster, kettle & toaster oven

WiFi:
Internet source: Xplornet – satellite
Quality: good
Allocated bandwidth: 40-50 GB per week (overage charges will apply)
Works for streaming on Netflix and other web-based movies

Cell Phone Coverage:
Quality of service: Bell is good & Rogers limited
Carriers that work: Bell works the best then Rogers
Hotspot works best at the waterfront

Washer/dryer (in bathroom #2)

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION

6 parking spots

BBQ – there are 2 propane tanks at the cottage, if one runs out, it’s the renter’s responsibility to have it refilled or exchanged at earliest opportunity

Flat property

Child/elderly friendly

Waterfront: 75 ft

Swimming: poor, weedy and shallow

Emily Beach across the river for good swimming – 2 km drive or easy walk – short boat ride or canoe to it)

Many weeds in the swimming area – water shoes suggested –  children can wear life jackets and swim out beyond the weeds to play

Dock: 42 ft x 6 ft – water is 3-5 ft deep at the end of the dock

Dock has a ladder for exiting

Dock is large enough to hold an 18’ – 21” bowrider/pleasure/ski type boat or possibly larger

Lake is good for motorboats, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking etc

Canoe, paddleboat

Deck(s): main 400sq ft, second floor 200 sq ft – patio

Cottage is private

Cottage faces east

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Walking distance to gas station for quick supplies

Omemee (5 km): Youngtown Rock and Roll Museum, Omemee Municipal Park, Small Hooves, Big Hearts, Adventure Divers, Windy Ridge Conservation Area

Visit Lindsay (15 km) and Bobcaygeon (29 km) for their lovely boutiques and restaurants. Both are on the Trent Severn Waterway so you can watch the beautiful boats come and go and watch how the locks work. While in Bobcaygeon, don`t forget to check out Kawartha Dairy and Bigley Shoes and Clothing!

Notes

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

Check in: Sunday 3 pm
Check out: Sunday 11 am
Some flexibility during low and mid season

Cleaning Service: Not offered at this cottage

Extra Fees (Optional):
Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
Towels: $5.00 each
Pet Fee: No charge for first pet, $75 for each additional pet

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