Charming home nestled in the heart of Buckhorn
Your gateway to lakeside living
Fully remodeled 2024

As you approach the property, you’ll be greeted by a picturesque driveway, adding to the overall charm of the home. This wonderful property offers 3 bedrooms, a 4-pc bath and laundry on the main level. The kitchen is open to the livingroom (greatroom), with its wood burning insert for those chilly evenings, giving an open concept that allows views of the lake from every room. Lower level has the 4^th bedroom, gas fireplace, large family room and walk out to lakefront.

The property is on a scenic bay on Buckhorn Lake, offering water views and a tranquil escape right at your doorstep. Enjoy the serene ambiance as you step onto the upper deck or venture out onto the dock to soak in the natural beauty of the surroundings. The armour stone water frontage that leads to the water makes swimming and boating  access a breeze.

Located just 5 minutes away from the heart of Buckhorn, and 30 minutes from Peterborough you’ll have easy access to a variety of restaurants and the famous Buckhorn Locks. Don’t miss this opportunity to rent a piece of paradise in this peaceful, picturesque setting.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Municipality: Trent Lakes
Nearest Towns: Buckhorn (2 km), Burleigh Falls (16 km), Youngs Point (21 km), Lakefield (26 km), Peterborough (34 km), Apsley (42 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (34 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (171 km)
Nearest Hospital: Peterborough Regional Health Center (35 km)
Nearest Vet Services: Buckhorn (2 km)
Body of Water: Buckhorn Lake
Nearest Ski Area: Kawartha Nordic Ski Club (27 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: 476 Six Foot Bay Rd (about 9 minute drive)
Nearest Marina: Buckhorn Yacht Harbour (500 m)
Nearest Beach: Sandy Lake Beach (5 km)
Nearest Golf Course: Six Foot Bay Resort and Golf Course (8 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

4 Bedrooms:

Upper Level:

• Bedroom #1: king bed – primary
• Bedroom #2: queen bed
• Bedroom #3: queen bed

Lower Level:

• Bedroom #4: bunk bed (twin over double) + futon

Family room: pull out double sofa bed

2 Bathrooms:

Upper Level:

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

Lower Level:

• Bathroom #2: 3 pc (sink, toilet, shower + vanity)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Central A/C
• Heating: propane forced air
• Gas fireplace
• Cottage water: well water, UV filtered and tested – potable (drinkable)
• Indoor entertainment: 2-55” inch TVs; 1) Smart TV, 2) Apple TV + Roku stick; lots of board games
• Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (Kuerig & drip), toaster, kettle, oven with air fryer, and blender
• Washer/dryer
• Indoor dining: table seats 8 + island for 4
• Reading area: with 5 chairs and bookshelf

WiFi:

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

Cell Phone Coverage:

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

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION  

• Lower level walk out
• 8 – 10 parking spots
• 2 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 – 2 tables of 6
• Flat property
• Child/elderly friendly
• Waterfront: 120 ft
• Good swimming
• Walk in entry – sandy bottom with rocks – some weeds – water shoes recommended
• Armourstone at water with armourstone steps into the water
• Walk-in entry to the water is acceptable for young children or the elderly that may have mobility issues
• Dock: 24ft – water is 3 – 4 ft at the end of the dock – no diving
• 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.
• 2 kayaks, stand-up paddle board, paddle boat, and rowboat
• Small deck at the front of the cottage, full wrapround deck lakeside
• Gazebo on upper deck
• Fairly private – cedar hedges between neighbours – 1 ¼ acre lot
• Cottage faces east
• Beautiful sunrises

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• The Trent–Severn Waterway is a 386-kilometre-long canal route (240 miles) connecting Lake Ontario at Trenton to Georgian Bay, Lake Huron, at Port Severn. Its major natural waterways include the Trent River, Otonabee River, Kawartha Lakes, Lake Simcoe, Lake Couchiching and Severn River. Its scenic, meandering route has been called “one of the finest interconnected systems of navigation in the world”.
• Shopping
• Restaurants
• Peterborough Lift Locks
• Locks at Buckhorn
• Canadian Canoe Museum
• Farmers’ Market
• Warsaw Caves
• Petroglyphs
• Lange Pioneer Village
• Curve Lake Ojibway Center
• Stock car races
• Kawartha Downs Casino and Racetrack
• Little Lake Music Festival
• Fourth Line Theatre
• Showplace Theatre
• Lindsay Academy Theatre
• Sandy Beach
• Buckhorn Fine Arts Festival
• The Gallery on the Lake

TESTIMONIALS

This cottage is beautifully set up for cooking, relaxing and boating!! The bedrooms and bathrooms were great and the beds were very comfortable, including the bunk beds downstairs. The scenery was lovely and the nearby shopping and restaurants were wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed our cottage vacation and look forward to renting here again! —Jennifer S. (Sep 2024)

Notes

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

Max 6 adults.  Max 12 people.

• 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: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
  Towels: $5.00 each
• Pet Fee: No charge for first pet, $75 for each additional pet (TBD dogs – no cats due to allergies)

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