🏡 Beautiful Year-Round Waterfront Cottage on the Shadow Lake System!

Discover the perfect waterfront getaway with this charming 3-bedroom, year-round cottage nestled along the famously clear and gently flowing Gull River, part of the Shadow Lake System.

Set on a generous 0.64-acre, south-facing lot, this property offers 74 feet of waterfront with weed-free swimming and a dock perfect for diving into the refreshing waters. The large, level backyard provides plenty of open lawn for outdoor activities, family gatherings, and entertaining.

The cottage is thoughtfully positioned close to the water, allowing the wall-to-wall windows in the main living area to capture spectacular river views. The spacious primary bedroom features a walkout to a glass-railing deck overlooking the beautiful waterfront the perfect spot to relax and enjoy your morning coffee.

The floating dock remains in the water year-round, making it easy to enjoy the waterfront throughout the seasons.

Endless Recreation at Your Doorstep!

• 🚤 A short boat ride along the river to Shadow Lake
• ⛳ Golf course just a 6-minute drive away
• 🛻 Easy access to extensive ATV and snowmobile trails
• 🌊 Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, and relaxing by the water

Conveniently accessed by a paved municipal road, the property is also just a short drive from the services, shops, and restaurants in Norland and Coboconk.

Whether you’re looking for a year-round cottage, a family retreat, or a place to enjoy the best of waterfront living in every season, this property offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace the beauty and recreation of the Kawartha Lakes region.

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION 

The bright, open-concept living area features two comfortable sofas facing a wood burning fireplace and flows into the dining/kitchen area with a convenient breakfast bar, creating an inviting space for family and friends to gather. With three comfortable bedrooms and a renovated bathroom, this cottage offers everything you need for a cozy and memorable getaway.

3 Bedrooms:

Main Level:

• Bedroom #1: Queen bed with a ceiling fan and river views through the glass door
• Bedroom #2: Double bed
• Bedroom #3: Double bed overlooking the river 

Inflatable double mattress available for use

1 Bathroom:

Main Level:

• Bathroom #1: 3 pcs with sink, toilet and walk-in shower

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Cottage water: UV filtered river water – potable (drinkable) 
• Indoor entertainment: TV with HDMI cable and Prime Video for streaming. Board games including Carrom, Chess and Monopoly
• Kitchen details: equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and kettle 
• Coming Soon: Basement Sauna (not functional yet)
• Washer included
• Wood-burning indoor fireplace
• Central A/C 
• Propane furnace for heating in the Winter 
• Indoor dining for 6
• Small Desk

WiFi:

• Internet source: DSL – Bell 
• Quality of service: Excellent 
• Unlimited bandwidth
• Works for streaming on Netflix and other web-based movies

Cell Phone Coverage:

• Quality of service: Excellent 
• Signal: LTE, 5G
• Additional information: Hotspot via cell phone works well if needed

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION  

• Parking spots:  6
• 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
• Flat property except for the sloped area near the riverfront
• Child/elderly friendly
• Waterfront: 74 ft 
• Good swimming
• Stairs to the left of the dock providing walk-in entry to the water acceptable for young children and the elderly. Those with mobility issues may have difficulty with the slope near the riverfront
• No weeds in the swimming area
• Water shoes are recommended 
• T-shaped floating dock with deep water at the end, ideal for swimming. The dock remains in the water year-round.
• Dock ladder for exiting the water
• Dock is large enough to hold an 18’ bowrider/pleasure/ski type boat. 
• Gull River is good for paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing.  Shadow lake is good for boating, waterskiing and tubing
• Deck overlooking the water that wraps around the left side of the cottage
• Another covered seating area below the deck
• Neighbors are close on both sides on the property
• Great view of the river
• Southeast facing cottage

ACTIVITIES NEARBY  

• Public beach with park for children 
• Riverside Inn – 5-Star restaurant (1 km)
• Victoria Trails: cycle, ATV, snowmobile, motocross
• Ice cream parlour in Norland (1 km)
• Fully stocked bait shop in Norland (1 km)
• Excellent fishing for walleye, bass, muskie and perch on Shadow Lake and bays of Gull River
• Coboconk Go-karts & Mini-Putt (6 km)
• Coboconk (9 km): pubs, LCBO, food, marine, ATV sales and more
• Balsam Lake Provincial Park and Beach (16 km)
• Skiing within a 1 hour drive.
• Snowmobile trails within minutes

Province: Ontario

Region: Kawartha Lakes

Municipality: Kawartha Lakes 

Nearest Towns: Norland (0.7 km), Coboconk (8 km)

Nearest City: Lindsay (47 km)

Nearest Large City: Toronto (167 km)

Nearest Hospital: Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay (47 km)

Body of Water: Gull River / Shadow Lake

Nearest Ski Area: Sir Sam’s (66 km)

Nearest Boat Launch: Government Dock Road (1 km)

Nearest Marina(s): Norland Marina (3 km)

Nearest Beach: Shadow Lake Public Beach (2 km)

Nearest Golf Course: The Links at Monck’s Landing (5 km)

Notes

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

Rental Rates are based on a maximum of 6 guests

Cleaning Service: Included (at the end of your vacation)

Linens: Not offered at this property

Extra Fees (Optional):

Towels: $5.00 each (Available for out-of-country guests only)

Pet Fee: No charge for first pet, $75 for each additional pet (Smalls dogs only, Max of 2 pets)

Method of Payment:

Interac E-Transfer (preferred method)

Initial deposit of 50% of the rental rate 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