Escape to paradise on Chandos Lake, to this charming 4-season family cottage at the end of a dead end road with no traffic. Enjoy beautiful sunrises (from the dock), sunsets (from canoe or boat) and great swimming. Make memories. Find serenity, joy, and pure bliss at our lakeside retreat.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Municipality: North Kawarthas
Nearest Towns: Glen Alda (11 km), Apsley (14 km), Coe Hill (20 km), Bancroft (47 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (77 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (215 km)
Nearest Hospital: North Hastings Hospital, Bancroft (46 km)
Body of Water: Chandos Lake
Nearest Ski Area: Sir Sam’s Ski/Ride, Eagle Lake (85 km), Kawartha Nordic Ski Club (30 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: numerous places on Chandos Lake – closest is just past the beach (7 km)
Nearest Marina: several on Chandos Lake – closest is Lakeview (8 km)
Nearest Beach: Chandos Lake public beach (6 km)
Nearest Golf Course: Marvel Rapids Golf Course (9 km)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

5 Bedrooms:

Main Cottage:

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

Bunkie:

• Not in winter/low season
• Bedroom #4: bunk bed (single over double)

Boathouse:

• Electric baseboard heaters in winter/low season
• Bedroom #5: bunk bed (single over double), queen size futon sofa-bed

1 Bathroom:

Main Cottage:

• Bathroom #1: 3 pc (sink, toilet, shower)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Cottage water: from lake filtered and purified – potable (drinkable)
• Indoor entertainment: Smart TV with Netflix, etc. Sonos music system, lots of board and table games
• Kitchen details: equipped with fridge, stove and microwave, toaster, electric tea kettle, drip coffee maker (filters provided), popcorn popper, NutriBullet juicer/blender, waffle maker, and electric hand mixer
• For espresso afficionados there is a Saeco Moltio
• Plus on the deck: propane BBQ and propane stove, two burner with grill accessory (for those who have experience smoking meat, there is an 18” Weber Smoky Mountain with a “chimney” quick starter)
• Indoor fireplace with woodburning insert – new 2022
• Propane forced-air furnace, electric heat in boathouse
  
• Washer/dryer

WiFi:

• Internet source: DSL
• Quality of service: excellent
• Unlimited
• Speed (best case): 25 Mpbs download, 10 Mpbs upload
• Works for streaming on Netflix and other web-based movies
• Additional information: WiFi reaches to dock and to boathouse lounge/bedroom (at lakeside)

Cell Phone Coverage:

• Quality of service: limited
• Signal: 3G/LTE/5G depending on service provider
• Carriers that work: Bell, Rogers, Telus
• Can use a hotspot from the cottage to access the internet

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION  

• 4- 5 parking spots (depends on size of vehicles) – ample parking room at the top of the driveway to fit boat and trailer
• 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
• Property is flat from the cottage to the lake
• Child/elderly friendly
• Waterfront: 100 ft
• Great swimming: shallow at beginning then gets deep quickly
• Concrete steps for walk in entry to the water – is acceptable for young children or the elderly that may have mobility issues
• As shown in the pictures, the steps go down into the water beside the ramp to the main dock. – there is no handrail but certainly you can use the ramp for assistance as required
• No weeds around our dock and in our swimming area – water shoes are suggested if that’s your preference
• Dock (new in 2022) -16′ x 20′, excluding ramp – the lake is about 6-7 feet deep at the end of the dock
• The 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.
• 3 canoes, 2 adult kayaks and 1 child-sized kayak
• Water toys
• Deck: 10′ x 34′
• Quite private
• Cottage faces south-east

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Apsley (14 km): a bustling summer community with lots of ongoing activities throughout the year, variety of nearby restaurants and golf courses as well
• Bancroft (47 km): Eagles Nest Lookout, Lakeside Gems Nature Shop with gems, rocks and minerals
• Wilson Park Community Center with tennis courts, baseball diamond, library nearby
• Petroglyph Provincial Park, Museum and Learning Centre with extensive hiking trail system
• Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park
• Warsaw Caves
• Burleigh Falls and Locks
• Viamede Resort
• Many cross country ski trials in the area

TESTIMONIALS

This is our third year staying at Tim and Jacqui’s cottage. We love this place for its peaceful quiet and beautiful waterfront. The cottage is cozy, well equipped and we have everything we need for a fantastic week of calm and relaxation. – Jennifer B. (July 2026)

Cottage is great, beautiful lake, well appointed, comfortable, great location. Good use of space, good fishing, great swimming, beautiful dock. Lots of good seating options, nice fire pit. Access to canoes/ kayaks/, etc. Location is great with most things available in Apsley.  Overall a great cottage! —Rob M. (Sep 2025)

We spent a week for our annual family vacation. The cottage is on a quiet road, close to Apsley. There are many sleeping options with bedrooms in the cottage and the two out buildings. The kitchen is fully equipped and had lots of room for family meals. We loved spending time at the dock and appreciated the comfy Muskoka chairs. The water is clean and we loved swimming and kayaking. Thanks for a great week! —Bellington (Jul 2024)

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

Max  10 adults.  Max 14 people (11 in winter)

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Cleaning Service:  $150 (recommended)
• Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
• Towels: $5.00 each
• Pets TBD - 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 + $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