This luxurious cottage is situated on the highest point of the area, looking out onto Jack’s Lake. It is surrounded by forest, so it is a peaceful view of mature trees and the lake. The cottage is new with upgraded features, including higher end appliances and furniture.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Municipality: Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Nearest Town: Apsley (15 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (75 km)
Nearest Large City: Peterborough (75 km)
Nearest Hospital: Quinte Healthcare Corporation North Hastings, Bancroft (57 km)
Body of Water: Jack’s Lake
Ski Area: Kawartha Nordic Ski Club (20 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: Forest Glen Marina (5 km)
Nearest Marina: Anchorage Marina (5 km)
Nearest Beach: Chandos Beach, child friendly (20 km)
Nearest Golf Courses: Marvel Rapids Golf Course and Driving Range (20 km), Owenbrook Golf Course (30 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

3 Bedrooms:

Ground Level:

• Bedroom # 1: primary – queen bed with large private 4 pc ensuite – private sliding door that opens onto its own deck

Upper Level:

• Bedroom # 2: queen bed and a lake view
• Bedroom # 3: queen bed + bunk bed for children only (top bunk is 150 lbs. max weight)

3 Bathrooms:

Ground Level:

• Bathroom # 1: primary – large 4 pc with separate standing shower and free standing soaker tub
• Bathroom # 2 : powder room – 2 pc (attached to laundry room)

Upper Level:

• Bathroom # 3 : main bathroom – 1 x large 3 pc – large standing shower with skylight

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Large sectional sofa + extra air mattresses available
• Queen sofa bed – main floor
• Cottage water: from well – potable + drinking water system in kitchen – bottled water recommended
• Upper level has large family room/games room with large sectional sofa, includes flat screen TV for movies or gaming, and foosball table – additional table and chairs for playing board games or cards
• Large propane fireplace on main floor in main living area
• Seating area opens to kitchen where large windows provide a lot of natural light
• Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, fridge + 2 mini fridges
• Indoor entertainment: board games, books, cards, puzzles, DVD player, foosball, and radio

WiFi:

• Internet source: Bell LTE to Home (New Rural service)
• Quality of service: excellent – usually in 20Mbps range – multiple streaming users is fine
• Allocated bandwidth – unlimited
• Speed (best case): 25 Mpbs download, 5 Mpbs upload
• Speed (worst case) 10 Mpbs download, 2 Mpbs upload
• Works for streaming on Netflix, MS teams, Zoom

Cell Phone Coverage:

• Quality of service: good
• Signal: LTE, 4G or 3G
• Carriers that work: Bell, Telus, Rogers works well
• Usage of hotspot -all work well

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION

This cottage has a hilltop lake view with 165 feet of waterfront. Since it is on a high hilltop and surrounded by forest, it has superbly tranquil treetop and lake views. A mulch pathway takes you down to the dock area where you can enjoy the beautiful private dock and a small sandy area outfitted with chairs overlooking the lake. There are also two marinas a short drive away for boat rentals or boat launching of your own watercraft. There is a fire pit and chairs available for use. Please bring your own firewood.

• 4 parking spots
• 20’ dock – ladder for water access
• 2 decks: 6’ X 12’ outside master bedroom and 6’ X 20’ attached to a screened in porch with dining table and access to kitchen
• Waterfront: 165 feet
• Small sandy play area near dock – approximately 10 x 20 feet
• Swimming area is great – rocks the first 10-15 feet – clean, clear water that goes from shallow to 4 feet deep at end of dock
• Path to the lake is steep in certain areas – accessibility is limited to those who have mobility issues – water shoes recommended
• No weeds
• Floating lounger
• Canoe
• Hilltop lakeview – walk down to water 2 -3 minutes
• Hammock, 2 outdoor canopy tents, propane BBQ
• Ice fishing

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Multiple marinas nearby for boat launching
• Town of Apsley (15 km) offers an ice cream shop, grocery store, and more
• Burleigh Falls
• Trail walks, ATV / Snowmobile Trails

TESTIMONIALS

Cottage was lovely and comfortable, and we all enjoyed our stay. Lovely sunsets, good swimming, and well equipped. —Joanne S. (Jul 2024)

We had an excellent experience. The cottage is very well appointed, clean and comfortable. We spent many hours on the dock and swimming, enjoying the beautiful, warm lake. The trek down to the lake is long and steep however you get used to it and we did it 3-4 times a day. —Carol Z. (Jul 2024)

We had a great time at Lion’s Lookout. It is definitely the nicest cottage we’ve ever spent time in. It’s spacious and beautifully designed. We particularly enjoyed eating in the cedar sun-room and lounging around both fire pits. Note however, that the path from the cottage to the lake is very steep and and not accessible for those with mobility issues. —Tal S. (Aug 2023)

The cottage was really good. House is big, convenient and has air conditioner, which was very useful as we have hot weather. —Igor D. (Aug 2022)

Amazing views, well appointed cottage with all the comforts of home! We hosted our annual ice fishing trip up at this cottage and it was amazing. The views from the cottage, especially from the second floor balcony were spectacular! It was incredibly comfortable, the kitchen was very well appointed (and now has a vegetable roasting basket for the BBQ I forgot, haha). It was -33 on Sunday morning when we woke up and being outside listening to the trees contract from the cold was nothing short of amazing. I would highly recommend this cottage for a family/group that is looking to get away from the real world and disconnect. —Ryan (Feb. 2019)

The cottage is brand new and very well equipped from furniture to all the kitchen needs. Wifi is crucial and it’s available, Its absolutely surpassed our expectation. —Jack K. (Oct. 2018)

My family had a most enjoyable week at the cottage.  Appreciated all the amenities anyone would want or need. The view of the lake is beautiful and the sunsets are spectacular.  Enjoyed the water activities at the dock,  and even caught some fish. Thanks for a great week. —Eli (July 2016)

Lion’s Lookout is an ABSOLUTE gem. The home is something out of a magazine and the water is as clear as it can get. The owner is also super involved in ensuring that his guests have a wonderful time and was kind enough to not only ask for feedback but also follow through with our suggestions and get them done! He actually bought a bigger BBQ and installed Wifi for the cottage. My family and I loved it and have not stopped talking about it since we came back. Thanks Ken! —Solmaz A. (June 2016)

We enjoyed your beautiful cottage very much! It was our first time on Jack’s Lake and we fell in love with the area. It was a great weekend and we had a great time. Your neighbours are great, friendly people and we enjoyed meeting them. It was a very comfortable cottage in terms of bedrooms and bathrooms just enough for everyone to sleep comfortably. —Shooka (May 2016)

Notes

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

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

Linens & Towels: Not offered

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Cleaning Service: $200 (recommended)
• 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