Sleeps 6, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Child/Elderly Friendly, WiFi, Fire Pit, Cell Reception, Great Fishing, No Pets

Spend your vacation at this quiet, cozy cottage located on the Ontonabee River near Rice Lake. A great place to connect with nature, relax and rejuvenate. Enjoy your favourite barbeque meals with a glass of wine on the spacious deck as you soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful nature surrounding you.

For avid boaters and anglers, Rice Lake offers excellent fishing of perch, bass, muskie, walleye and more. There are various marinas and boat rentals around the lake so the drive time varies.

Appreciate the surrounding area, drive five minutes to the Old Railway Stop for breakfast, then shop for local treats. For shopping and entertainment, Peterborough is an easy 20 minute drive. Visit the Ganaraska Forest for treetop trekking or hiking activities in the area, or stop by The Canadian Canoe Museum to see what you can learn.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Nearest Towns: Keene (12 km), Peterborough (22 km), Lakefield (35 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (22 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (150 km)
Nearest Hospital: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (24 km)
Body of Water: Otonabee River
Nearest Laundromat: Peterborough (22 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: Keene Public Boat launch (12 km)
Nearest Marina: Island View Harbour (20 km)
Nearest Beach: Otonabee River Beach (19 km), West Beach Port Hope (48 km)
Nearest Golf Course: Bellmere Winds Golf Course (20 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

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

All bedrooms have ceiling fans

Bathroom:
Main Level:
Bathroom #1: (sink, toilet, tub/shower)

Cottage water: lake water not potable (not drinkable) – water cooler – there are 2 jugs at the cottage, if one runs out, it is the renter’s responsibility to have it refilled or exchanged at earliest opportunity

Indoor entertainment: Smart TV

Kitchen details: equipped with microwave, coffee maker (filter and Kuerig), toaster and kettle

WiFi:
Quality of service: good
Unlimited
Works for streaming on Netflix and other web-based movies

Cell Phone Coverage:
Quality of service: good
Signal: LTE, 4G or 3G
Carriers that work: Bell, Rogers, Telus (not Wind Mobile)
Can use hotspot from the cottage

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION  

3 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

Sloped property

Child/elderly friendly

Waterfront: 80 ft

Swimming: poor – weedy –  water shoes recommended

No dock

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

Deck: 10 ft x 16 ft

Privacy – neighbours on both sides not close

Cottage faces north, south, east, or west – see sunrise

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Keene: (12 km) General store with LCBO

Old Railway Stop Restaurant (4 km)

The cottage is 35 minutes from Lakefield which hosts the Jazz Festival, Literary Festival, Annual Fair and participates in the Studio Tour. Lakefield has many unique stores, restaurants and all the necessities such as groceries and LCBO. Lakefield also has a fantastic butcher shop, gourmet vegetable store, gourmet cafe and an upscale bakery, bookstore and a marina.

Notes

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

Check in: Friday 3 pm
Check out: Friday 11 am
Some flexibility during mid season

Cleaning Service: Not offered at this cottage (clients must clean thoroughly)

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