Rylott’s Retreat On Raccoon Lake

Sleeps 10,  5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, A/C, WiFi,  Satellite TV, Beautiful Sunsets, Automatic Generator, Gently Sloped Property, Walk-In Entry, Private, Games Room, Fire Pits, Child/Elderly Friendly, Granite Shoreline, Great Swimming, No Weeds, Good Fishing, Fire Places, Wood Stove, Winter Access, Dog Friendly (No Cats), Includes Linens & Towels

Rylott’s Retreat is a private and cozy four-season cottage nestled among the trees on Raccoon Lake, a small land locked lake. Start your day relaxing on the deck with your morning coffee or chill on the lower patio while taking in the view and sounds of nature. Enjoy time by the water on the gently sloped and stunning granite shoreline, sipping a refreshing drink sitting on the spacious dock, or cooling off with a dip in the clear water. Go fishing for bass and muskie with the optional 14’ fishing boat, or a gentle paddle across the clear water in the canoe, pedal boat or stand-up paddle board provided for your enjoyment. For more activity, have a friendly game of horseshoes or bocce ball on the ample grass area.

If weather chases you indoors, head to the games room above the garage and engage in games of shuffleboard, bumper pool or poker, or simply relax watching the big screen TV. Have your meals outdoors on the upper deck that offers sun and natural tree canopy shade throughout the day. Add flavour to your meals with fresh cuttings from the herb garden. End your day soaking in the beautiful sunsets while gathered round either fire pit close by the water or close by the cottage– excellent spots for spending family time under the stars, enjoying a campfire and roasting marshmallows. In colder weather, cozy up in front of the family room or games room fireplace or the main floor wood stove, savouring the relaxing warmth.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Region
Nearest Town: Lakefield (17 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (40 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (175 km)
Nearest Hospital: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (40 km)
Body of Water: Raccoon Lake
Nearest Ski Area: Kawartha Nordic Ski Club (34 km), Sir Sam’s Ski / Ride (95 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: Raccoon Lake
Nearest Marina: no marina on lake
Nearest Beach: Burleigh Falls (3 km)
Nearest Golf Courses: Katchiwano Golf and Country Club, Woodview Golf Course, Wildfire Golf Club, Marvel Rapids Golf Course, Six Foot Bay Resort, Quarry Golf Club

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

5 Bedrooms:
Bedroom #1: queen bed
Bedroom #2: queen bed
Bedroom #3: 2 single beds
Bedroom #4: lower level family room – pull out sofa with queen size quality mattress
Bedroom #5:  above garage in games room – double size sleeper sofa with an upgraded memory foam mattress

3 Bathrooms:
Bedroom #1: 1 x 3 pc (sink, toilet, walk-in shower) on main floor
Bathroom #2: 1 x 2 pc (sink, toilet) on lower level
Bathroom #3: 1 x 1 pc (composting toilet) off games room

Cottage water: from well with full filtration including chlorination + water softener + water cooler … great for drinking and cooking

Indoor entertainment: 3 x Satellite TV, WiFi, DVD player, Playstation console and games, board games, library, games room above garage includes shuffleboard, bumper pool and poker table with big screen TV

Lower level walk-out from family room with Satellite TV and propane fireplace

Washer/dryer for your use

Fireplaces and wood stove

Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle, cappuccino maker and crock pot

Automatic standby generator for electrical emergencies to ensure you are never without power

WiFi:
Internet source: Bell Wireless Home Internet (antenna on the roof that works from cell towers)
Quality of service: excellent
Speed (best case): 25Mbps download; 1Mbps upload
Works for streaming popular apps such as Netflix, Zoom, Webex Meet
Additional Information: excellent coverage available in cottage and also in garage/games room which has its own router

Cell Phone Coverage:
Quality of Service: Excellent
Signal: LTE
Carriers that work: all major providers
Can utilize hotspot
Additional information: easily manages “work from home” requirements

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION

Ample amount of useable parking spaces

Gently sloping property to water and cottage

Child/elderly friendly

Dock: 16’ x 16’ floating dock attached to 16’ x 12’ crib dock with 4 step aluminum ladder – water is 14-16 feet deep at end of floating dock

Dock is large enough to hold an 18 ’- 21’ bowrider/pleasure/ski type boat or possibly larger – can tie up to 3 boats

Deck off cottage: 24’ x 10’

Waterfront: 224 feet

Walk in entry on gently sloped granite shoreline for about 10 ft before dropping off

Great swimming – walk in or jump off the dock into the clear water, no weeds, water shoes suggested as rock bottom could be slippery

Water toys in deck box

The lake is good for motorboats, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking etc. – is land locked so boating is limited to this lake alone

Canoe, pedal boat, fishing boat and stand-up paddle board

Fishing boat available for rent: 14’ Lund aluminum with 15HP Honda outboard with electric start $500.00/week (+$500 boat damage deposit) or simply drop your fishing line off the dock

Excellent fishing for bass and muskie

2 fire pits

Horseshoes, bocce ball

Fresh herb garden – fenced and raised for easy access, simply cut and enjoy

Private

Cottage and docks face south with sun throughout the day

Wonderful sunsets

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

Ride the rapids at Burleigh Falls

Lock 28 on the Trent Waterway System

Golf at any of the nearby courses including Katchiwano Golf and Country Club, Woodview Golf Course, Wildfire Golf Club, Marvel Rapids Golf Course, Six Foot Bay Resort, Quarry Golf Club shopping in nearby Lakefield, Bobcaygeon or Peterborough

Warsaw Caves

Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park

Viamede Resort

TESTIMONIALS

Rylott’s Retreat was, most certainly, a retreat! We didn’t want for anything our entire stay. Odd items we realized we had forgotten, like a meat thermometer, could be found. The cottage was filled with thoughtful touches, games, books and everything you could ever need on a cottage getaway. The kitchen was almost better equipped than my own at home! The owners were so friendly and gracious. 10/10 !! Briana K. (Oct. 2020)

 

This was our second stay at Rylott’s Retreat, it is a three generation annual family event and Rylott’s cottage is perfect for all ages, the lake is quiet and good for swimming or fishing, the cottage is very nice and has all the amenities our family needs. —Dan D. (Sept 2020)

 

The owners were helpful, present and check in and check out, answered questions before our stay and were lovely people. The lake is quiet and small and just perfect for what we wanted. The cottage had everything we needed and then some. Books, games, space for all, water activities and more. The cottage was clean, comfortable and private. We couldn’t have asked for more. —Jennifer and Gordon R (Aug. 2020)

 

We were lucky to find this cottage amongst all the others. Great location as it’s a well-appointed beachfront cottage on a quiet lake. Water toys for young and old with a great dock and multiple fire pits. The cottage has all the amenities and more including a separate building that is a game room equipped with its own poker table, shuffleboard, tv, wifi and more. Awesome summer retreat for the family and we would absolutely vacation here again. —Michael S. (June 2020)

 

Three generations family vacation……everything was great.—Dan D. (Sep. 2019)

 

Not too modern. Not too rustic. The deco and environment are perfect! —Francis C (Aug. 2018)

 

Beautiful cottage, comfortable and very well maintained. I would recommend anytime. —Dereck (Oct. 2018)

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

Linens & Towels: Included

Extra Fees (Optional):
Cleaning Service: $200 (strongly recommeded)
Boat Rental: Fishing boat (14’ Lund aluminum with 15HP Honda outboard): $525.00/week (+$500 boat damage deposit)
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 cottage damage deposit due 28 days prior to checking in
Damage Deposit(s): 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