Ish’s Lodge On Moira River/Stoco Lake

Sleeps 20, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathrooms, A/C in Bedrooms, WiFi, Cell Reception, TV, Beautiful Sunsets, Flat Property, Private, Games Room, Fire Pit, Child/Elderly Friendly, Great Swimming, Canoe, Paddleboat, Horseshoe Pits, Volleyball Net, Good Fishing, Swimming Pool, Wood Stove & Wood Fireplace, Winter Accessible, Pet Friendly

Ish’s on Stoco Lake is situated on 1.3 acres of waterfront with a large lawn and lots of trees. The interior is being fully renovated this winter with a rustic and cozy cottage feel. The cottage can comfortably house large groups, and the large property provides plenty of outdoor space for games and activities. A large west-facing deck surrounds the pool and is only steps away from the river. In the middle of the river sits an uninhabited island waiting to be explored.

Our goal is to ensure that you never run out of things to do while visiting our cottage – we keep many games and activities on site for your use. Outside you have the pool, the river, the lake, the island, lots of trees, a large lawn, volleyball net, horseshoe pits and large deck to use. Inside you have the games room, unlimited hi-speed WiFi with Smart TV. The open concept design connects a large kitchen, dining-room and living-room. Meal preparation will be a pleasure in either the spacious fully equipped kitchen, beautifully finished with quartz countertops, or at the BBQ on the deck. The main floor ends at the games room with a fireplace. Barbecue on the deck while enjoying the sunset, followed by a riverside bonfire.

Region: Hastings
Nearest Towns: Tweed (4 km), Madoc (20 km), Marmora (39 km), Belleville (38 km), Napanee (49 km)
Nearest City: Belleville (38 km)
Nearest Large City: Belleville (38 km)
Nearest Hospital: Belleville General Hospital, Belleville ( 38 km)
Body of Water: Moira River/Stoco Lake
Nearest Ski Area: Batawa Ski Hill (52 km)
Nearest Boat Launch:  Across river (300 m drive) or Tweed (4 km)
Nearest Marina: Tweed Recreational Sport And Lawn (4 km)
Nearest Beach: Tweed (4 km)
Nearest Golf Course: West Highland Golf Course, Madoc (20 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

4 Bedrooms:
Upper Level:
Bedroom #1: king bed + 3 pc. on suite (sink, toilet, shower) + sofa bed + trundle bed (single) + 2 extra single mattresses + private balcony

Main level:
Bedroom #2: king bed + single fold up bed located in closet
Bedroom #3: king bed
Bedroom #4: bunk bed (single over double)

Living room #1: 3 double sofa beds

3 Bathrooms:
Main Level:
Bathroom #1: 1 x 4 pc (sink, toilet, tub/shower)
Bathroom #2: 1 x 2 pc (sink, toilet)

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

Cottage water: from well – potable

Air conditioning in bedrooms only

Living room #1: indoor entertainment: games room on main level with Smart TV, DVD player, board games, darts and wood fireplace

Living room #2: TV, sitting area, wood stove

Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffeemaker (standard drip), crock pot & kitchen table

Fireplaces: wood-burning stove & wood burning fireplace in living rooms

Washer/dryer (bring your own detergent)

Unlimited WiFi

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION

Swimming pool – not heated however open through Thanksgiving (weather permitting)

The river is swimmable with the current only being an issue in the spring. Rocky, slightly muddy entry, gets deep fairly fast and there are some weeds. There is a fair amount of boat traffic as this part of the river is a popular musky spot. At the bridge is a great pickerel spot. Heading upstream into the lake there are some shallow spots, but the channel is marked with buoys and large boats can pass. Downstream the river is fairly deep and has some of the best fishing spots.

Parking up to 10 vehicles

Flat property

Child/elderly friendly

Docking

Dock: 4 ft x 10 ft – large enough for 18’ boat – water is 5 ft deep at the end of the dock

Large deck with BBQ, table and chairs

Waterfront: 330 feet

Satisfactory swimming in the river

Water shoes are recommended

The river is good for motorboats, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking etc.

Canoe, paddleboat

Private – very quiet

Cottage faces west

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Stoco Lake: boat 400m upstream into Stoco Lake. Renowned for muskie, walleye, crappie and bass fishing.

Stoco Fen Provincial Nature Reserve (4 km)

Tweed (4 km):

• Potter Settlement Wines – award winning winery. Tours available. 1445 Potter Settlement Road
• Quinn’s of Tweed Fine Art Gallery, 345 Victoria Street North

Lester B. Pearson Peace Park, 108087 Hwy 7

TESTIMONIALS

The owner was very helpful in answering our questions, and was always available when I contacted her. The cottage space was perfect for a large group, plenty of space inside the cottage. The pool size was not too big nor too small either. The property outside was huge with the added bonus of the volleyball net/grass area. The only downside was you could not swim in the river that was attached with this cottage, since there was a lot of debris (tree trunks/branches) floating alongside the adjoining deck. The exterior of the cottage definitely needs more TLC. Overall though, I would definitely recommend this cottage for a large group who are on a budget since it has basically everything you need except the swimming in the lake. —Suhail (Jun 2022)

 

Note from KCV: the debris in the water was a result of the wind storm in May 2022 which continues to be cleaned up as more debris floats down the river and gathers

 

The cottage was large and clean, an absolutely beautiful kitchen and comfortable beds.—Maureen G. (July 2021)

Notes

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

Check in: Friday 4 pm
Check out: Friday 10 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 + $1000 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