Loon Talk Cottage on Clear Lake is a little piece of paradise on the Trent Severn Waterway in the Kawartha Lakes Region. It is very accessible – Toronto (1.5 hour), Peterborough (20 min north) and the town of Lakefield (10 min north). It is well located with a private beach, southern exposure, and on a flat piece of property that is great for children of all ages. It is private and has a large front yard for playing volleyball, badminton, croquet, catch, bocce ball, and more. There is a fire pit near the shoreline with a large cauldron for your use – great for lobster or corn. The expansive 137.5′ of shoreline offers excellent swimming or you can dive off the 36′ dock. Two kayaks, a canoe and 2 stand up paddleboards are also available for your use. Every Wednesday and Sunday, sail boats are sailing and racing out on the lake for your viewing enjoyment.

Clear Lake is excellent for bass, pickerel, perch, muskie and carp fishing. Many large fish have been caught right off the dock.

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

Loon Talk Cottage is a non-smoking cottage that is very clean, cozy and well maintained. The front of the cottage consists of a great room including large kitchen, dining room and living room with windows across the entire front creating a fantastic panoramic view of Clear Lake. The kitchen is large and newly renovated including granite counter-tops, new oak wine barrel glass kitchen table, with a solid oak plank floor. It comes complete with fridge including water and ice cube maker, flat ceramic top stove, dishwasher, microwave, juicer, toaster, coffee maker, coffee bean grinder, high end pots and pans, a butcher’s chopping block, and reverse osmosis water system. The living room has a stone gas fireplace, sailboat shelving unit, new queen sized pull-out sofa, love seat, Satellite TV, stereo music player, Smart LCD–HDTV (with Netflix), unlimited WIFI and DVD player. The 3 bedrooms (3 queens) have recently been completely renovated with knotty pine, finished with a white pickling stain and all have a ceiling fan for those warm summer evenings. The 3 bedrooms and the 4 pc bathroom are located across the back half of the cottage. There is also a beautiful, private bunkie/cabin for extra guests.

4 Bedrooms:

• Bedroom #1: queen bed
• Bedroom #2: queen bed
• Bedroom #3: queen bed

Guest bunkie/sleeping cabin:

Not available in winter
$420.00 extra-includes 2 people

• Bedroom #4: queen bed

1 Bathroom:

• Bathroom #1: 4 pc (sink, toilet, tub, and shower) + fabulous outdoor shower

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

WiFi:

• Internet source: Rogers
• Quality of service: excellent
• Works for streaming on Netflix, IPTV and other web-based movies

Cell Phone Coverage:

• Quality of service: excellent
• All major carriers work
• Can also use hotspot from the cottage to access the internet

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION

There is a nice beach for children that is shaded by a large maple tree. You can walk in from the beach for a swim or dive off the large 36’ dock into 10 feet of water. There are 6 parking spots. The large flat front yard is great for kids to play and for parents to keep watch. You can relax on the beautiful Armour Stone patio that has many Adirondack style chairs and 2 picnic tables or sit around the outdoor fire pit with cauldron down at the waterfront at any time of the day. There is an outdoor enclosed shower behind the cottage that is absolutely awesome to experience!

If you are a cottager who would like to treat this “little piece of paradise” as your own and with respect, you are welcome to spend some quality time here.

• Lots of parking spots
• BBQs – charcoal + propane (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)
• Outdoor dining – seats 12 comfortably
• Large flat waterfront property for playing all kinds of games/sports (offers lots of sun with tree area for sitting in the shade)
• Fire pit with outdoor grill and large Cauldron for cooking lobster or corn (please ask Ken (owner) for more information)
• Fire pit has spit for pig roast (please ask Ken (owner) for more information)
• Child/elderly friendly
• Waterfront: 137.5′
• Great swimming
• Walk in entry – sandy bottom with some rocks – water shoes recommended for walking around
• Armourstone waterfront with armourstone steps into the water from beach
• Walk-in entry to the water is acceptable for young children or the elderly that may have mobility issues
• Dock: 36′ – water is 8-10’ at the end of the 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.
• 1 Canoe
• 2 Kayaks
• 2 Stand-up paddle boards
• Awesome 40’ x 15’ armourstone patio
• Private – trees & shrubs between neighbours
• Cottage faces south – south east
• Beautiful sunrises

TESTIMONIALS

Loon Talk Cottage has been our summer vacation destination for over 10 years ! Our host Ken has been great to work with and very accommodating. The cottage is very comfortable and functional and the decor is a real tribute to Clear Lake . It is certainly one of the nicest lots on the lake with great boating, swimming and fishing from the dock. The outdoor shower under the trees outback is a real cottage perk experience. Looking forward to being back at the lake once again this summer! —Tim and Arlene M. and family.

We had a wonderful time at Ken’s cottage with our kids and grandkids and I highly recommend it. Ken is a terrific host who responded instantly to any of our requests. We rented the cottage for several weeks every summer for about five years, and would still be renting it today if we hadn’t enjoyed the experience so much that we decided to buy our own place. The list of things we loved about Loon Talk cottage is endless but highlights include: fabulous swimming off the dock; a great sand pit for the kids, right at the water; lovely decor in the main cottage with modern appliances; a charming bunkie that will give you the best sleeps of your year; a fabulous outdoor shower (try it – it’s addictive!); perfect spots on the patio and lawn for lunch and dinner, with gorgeous views of the lake; an expansive and flat lawn for the kids to run around; loads of comfy Muskoka chairs to read or snooze in; a perfect fire pit, complete with a big pot for cooking lobster; and, only 10 minutes from the quaint town of Lakefield which has excellent restaurants and a great grocery store. Cheeers —Dave R. Jul/Aug 2022

We really enjoyed our stay at Loon Talk. Cozy and wonderful! —(Dec 2022)

Thanksgiving 2020 was memorable! Spending the holiday with our adult children in Loon Talk gave us the opportunity to be in a setting that allowed us the space and tranquility to reconnect in a wonderful way. There was everything we needed, down to the smallest detail that made it feel home to us. The property was gorgeous, secluded yet close to shopping and amenities. Communication with the host was quick and easy! Thank you, we hope to return again! —Laurie D. (Oct. 2020)

Loon Talk is an excellent cottage to rent, we have rented this unit twice and feel it to be very suitable for our needs. It is very well maintained and safe for all ages. A high point for everyone was the outdoor shower, comfortable beds, ample space , privacy and Ken is great to deal with. Another great family vacation in the books. —Thelma M. (Jul 2020)

This place is GORGEOUS and the owner is the most hospitable host! —Sandra (Jul 2018)

We spent a week in the Fall at Loon Talk Cottage which was very enjoyable.  The cottage itself was comfortable, well maintained, well-equipped and tastefully decorated.  We had everything we needed and more.  The view from the cottage out over the lake was great.   The area around the cottage was conducive to walking in the natural setting.  We explored the surrounding areas of Lakefield, Curve Lake and Peterborough which were interesting and found a lovely restaurant for lunch in Lakefield called Cassis Bistro.  Ken was most helpful in arranging and welcoming us to the cottage.  I would definitely be interested in renting Loon Talk Cottage again and happy to recommend it to others.—Kathleen O. (Oct 2016)

We were very impressed with this well equipped clean cottage overlooking the lake. Our family enjoyed the great swimming, beautiful sunsets and roasting marshmallows by the water. We would defiantly love to rent this property again!—Bev & Monty Messaros

This was definitely the best cottage we have rented! Easy to get too, very clean and has everything you need. The outdoor shower is amazing! The fire pit is well located by the lake and the beautiful adirondack chairs are very comfortable. Even if it rains it’s a great place to be. The large front windows provide a wonderful view, with a great open feeling. I hope you will enjoy your stay as much as we did.—Nancy from Port Hope

We have stayed at the Loon Talk Cottage on Clear Lake a number of times, and always had a terrific time. The cottage is truly a little piece of paradise. We have nothing but praise for the owner Ken, who always did his utmost to ensure we had a great time. Will definitely come back in the future.—Fedor S.

Hi Ken, We really enjoyed our stay. We chose to stay at Loon Talk Cottage for a family getaway and couldn’t have been happier with the cottage. The waterfront location, great view, fire pit, boat and nearby amenities provided entertainment for the whole family. We especially enjoyed exploring the lake and boating to the lakefront restaurant. I would definitely stay at Loon Talk Cottage again and recommend it to others. —J. Knaus

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

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Cleaning Service: $150 (recommended)
  Linens: Queen $25.00
  Towels: $5.00 each
  Guest bunkie/sleeping cabin: 1 queen ($420.00 extra-includes 2 people)
  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