Sleeps 8, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, A/C, Private, Fairly Flat Property, Child/Elderly Friendly, WiFi, Great Swimming, No Weeds, Walk-In Entry, 18-foot “Lilypad” in Water, Beautiful Sunrises and Reflected Sunsets, Fire Pit, Outdoor Shower, Cell Reception, Great Fishing, Kayak, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Fire Pit, Winter Accessible, Pet Friendly (TBD-one small dog only (under 35 lbs and hypoallergenic) – no cats

The Perfect Escape into Nature

If you love nature, beautiful light, feeding blue jays in the morning, great swimming, comfort, convenience, and serenity, this is the cottage for you.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Nearest Towns: Apsley (13 km), Glen Alda (30 km)
Nearest City: Bancroft (59 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (214 km)
Nearest Hospital: QHC North Hastings Hospital, Bancroft (58 km)
Body of Water: Chandos Lake
Nearest Ski Area: Kawartha Nordic Ski Club (26 km)
Nearest Laundromat: Eagle’s Nest Laundromat (57 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: end of Balmer Road (4 km)
Nearest Marina: Lakeview Marina (7 km across lake)
Nearest Beach: large public beach, north end of lake (accessible on road 620)
Nearest Golf Course: Marvel Rapids (20 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

Main level – living room with wood fireplace area and large windows, dining, kitchen, eating counter, master bedroom, washroom with washing machine

4 Bedrooms:
Main Level:
Bedroom #1: queen bed – primary with ceiling fan

Upper Level:
Bedroom #2: queen bed – ceiling fan
Bedroom #3: queen bed – ceiling fan
Bedroom #4: bunk bed (single over single)

Large windows in bedrooms

2 Bathrooms:

Main Level:
Bathroom #1: 3 pc. (sink, toilet, shower) – washing machine

Upper Level:
Bathroom #2: 3 pc. (sink, toilet, shower)

Lower level with storage and indoor laundry line

Cottage water: well/filtered – potable (drinkable) – as with all cottages or homes with a well, clients need to be careful with water use as the well may run dry with overuse and take some time to replenish, especially in hot, dry weather!

Indoor entertainment: TV, DVD player, stereo system, board games, jigsaw puzzles

Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (filter and French Press), toaster and kettle

WiFi:
Internet source: Bell 5G
Quality of service: good
Unlimited
Speed (best case): 5 Mbps download, 0.8 Mbps upload
Works for streaming on Netflix and other web-based movies
To note: if many people streaming, it will not work well

Cell Phone Coverage:
Quality of service: excellent
Signal: LTE, 4G or 3G
Carriers that work: Bell, Rogers, Telus
Can utilize hotspot at the cottage
Additional information: as it is Bell line dependent, there can’t be too many phones and laptops working simultaneously

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION 

Exterior is mint-green siding with white window frames

Gardens on side and in front

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

Fairly flat property

Child/elderly friendly with stairs from deck and a few at entrance

Waterfront: 140 ft + 5.5 acres of forest, with a ridge to climb

Excellent swimming – water in bay almost always calm, always much calmer than in main body of lake

Walk-in entry to the water acceptable for young children or the elderly that may have mobility issues – sandy bottom with some rocks – no weeds in the swimming area

Dock: 20.3 ft x 10 ft, plus 3 sections, each 16 ft x 6.3 ft – has a ladder for exiting – water is 9 -10 ft 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,

16-foot canoe, fishing kayak and paddle boat

Deck: 20 ft x12 ft

Very private – one neighbour is not visible at all, the other just visible through the trees

View the lake from the deck through a “window” in the trees

Cottage faces directly east

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Fishing on the lake, beautiful waterfalls in the region, festivals, and small towns to visit including ice cream shops in Apsley and on Highway 28.

Winter x-country skiing area 26 km away

Marvel Rapids Golf and Country Club nearby

Three marinas on the lake, each with small store

Apsley (13 km): a bustling summer community with lots of ongoing activities throughout the year, grocery store, hardware, LCBO, restaurants, ice cream

Chandos Lake Property Owners’ Association offers a variety of activities all summer for families – kids’ fishing derby, regatta, corn-and-wiener roast, fireworks on July 1

Provincial Parks: Petroglyphs, Kawartha Highlands, Silent Lake

Gut Conservation Area: walking trails, spectacular views of the gorge

Notes

Max  8  adults.  Max  10 people.

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

Check in: Friday 4 pm
Check out: Friday 11 am
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
Pet Fee: No charge -  1 pet only

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