This 5 year old spacious 2700 sq ft. lake house is a wonderful private location for families to create memories. Located on peaceful Macdonald Bay, on beautiful Kasshabog Lake. Enjoy the gently sloping yard to the waterfront with plenty of room for outdoor games.  Take in the beautiful gardens adorning the property. Appreciate the sandy, weedless entry from a small beach and a dock with seating for enjoying the views.

Be entertained with the many games and activities to enjoy or just relax in the hammock.  Gather around the firepit with area to seat a large group to recount the events of the day.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Municipality: Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Nearest Towns: Apsley (27 km), Havelock (37 km), Norwood (45 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (77 km)
Nearest Large City: Bancroft (71 km), Toronto (210 km)
Nearest Hospital: QHC North Hastings Hospital (71 km), Peterborough Regional Health Centre (79 km)
Body of Water: Kasshabog Lake
Nearest Boat Launch: 6 km
Nearest Marina: Stoney Point Marina (south end of lake 3 km)
Nearest Beach: Peninsula Rd (2 km by boat; 6 km by car)
Nearest Golf Courses: Marvel Rapids Golf Course (36 km),  Oakland Greens (50 km),  Bellmere Winds 67 km

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

6 Bedrooms:

Main Level:

• Bedroom #1: primary with king bed – ceiling fan, dresser, closet
• Bedroom #2: queen bed – ceiling fan, dresser, closet

Upper Level:

• Bedroom #3: queen and double bed – large room with ceiling fan, dresser
• Bedroom #4: bunk bed (single over double) – skylight, stand up fan, storage
• Bedroom #5: dormer sleeping area sleeping with double bed with privacy screen – storage area and clothes hanging nearby

Bunkie: (not heated – seasonal use only)

• Bedroom #6: king bed – ceiling fan

3 Bathrooms:

Main Level:

• Bathroom #1: 4 pc (sink, toilet, tub, and shower)
• Bathroom #2: 3 pc (sink, toilet, shower)

Upper Level:

• Bathroom #3: 2 pc (sink, toilet)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Open concept great room with large sectional and 60 inch TV, many board games
• Dining table for 10
• Den with pool table, darts, and bar fridge
• Gym in the garage includes dumbells, bench, Total Gym, and Bowflex elliptical
• Garage has extra fridge/freezer space and deep freezer
• Upstairs common area has card table and chairs as well as a seating area with sofa, loveseat and TV for DVD movies
• Cottage water: lake water filtered and UV treated- potable (drinkable)
• Reverse osmosis system tap as well as water cooler (takes 3, 4 or 5 gallon jugs) – bring your own water jugs, if desired
• Indoor entertainment: 2 TVs with DVD’s and IPTV (Amazon firestick), DVD player and 3^rd TV, board games, puzzles, pool table, darts, poker table, and many books
• Kitchen details: modern, fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, coffee grinder, nespresso machine (large pods), toaster, slow cooker, waffle maker, sandwich maker, griddle, and toaster
• Propane Fireplace

WiFi:

• Internet source: satellite (Starlink high speed)
• Unlimited
• Quality of service: very good
• Speed (best case): 80 Mpbs download, 25 Mpbs upload – average speed about 45 Mbps download
• Works for streaming on Netflix and other web-based movies

Cell Phone Coverage:

• Quality of service: good
• Signal: LTE inside cottage with cell booster
• Carriers that work: Bell, Rogers, Telus (best with bell and Telus)
• Hotspot from personal cell phone inside cottage works well
• Reception is best in great room where booster is located

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION  

• 10+ parking spots
• 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
• Gently sloping, mostly grass
• Child/elderly friendly
• Waterfront: 160 ft
• Great swimming – calm bay -deep at end of dock (8ft) but shallow at shore with gentle slope walk-in entry
• Small sand beach for children to play
• Walk-in entry to the water is acceptable for young children or the elderly that may have mobility issues – rock wave break along the shoreline prevents wheelchair access – about 12 inch step down to beach area
• Some weeds off to the sides of dock and beach areas – water shoes not required
• Docks: 24 ft x 5 ft wide and 12 ft then 10 ft x 12 ft for platform seating area – dock has a ladder for exiting
• Dock is large enough to hold an 18’ – 21” bowrider/pleasure/ski type boat
• Floatie island
• The lake is good for motorboats, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking etc.
• Canoe, double kayak, single kayak, 2 kids kayaks, 2 stand up paddleboards, windsurfer, floaties, noodles
• Many outdoor games
• Patio is width of house approx 30 ft by 10  ft level to grass – no step down
• Privacy, one side neighbour visible and one across visible
• Cottage faces east towards the lake with open view of MacDonald Bay
• Hot tub – 4 person – available all seasons
• Trails for riding, hiking, biking and ATVs

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Eels Creek (31 minutes): offers hiking and kayaking adventures
• Havelock (35 minutes): hardware store, full grocery store, LCBO and Beer Store
• Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park (38 minutes)
• Petroglyphs Provincial Park (45 minutes): historical class provincial park, popular tourist attraction
• The Gut Conservation Area (31 minutes): waterfall and hiking area
• Lakefield (1 hour): grocery store, butcher shop, a market with fresh fruits and vegetables, LCBO, some nice restaurants , a hardware store, Pizza Hut, a laundromat and more

TESTIMONIALS

Everything was as advertised, which I appreciate. Great service. —Devin L. (Sep 2024)

Our family of 6 adults and 4 children under the age of 4 had a wonderful week at Serenity Bay Kasshabog Lake Retreat. The cottage is beautifully appointed, with everything you can think of. The owners had a welcome gift for the grandchildren and something for the adults too, thank you😊 The large property allowed us to play games, enjoy the water front, fish from the dock and have a wonderful time with a fire in the evening. —S. Family (Jul 2024)

This cottage was awesome. Flat land. Huge property. Easy access to the lake for swimming. Lots of indoor and outdoor activities to keep you busy during your stay. The owner was always available to answer any questions we had. We would definitely recommend this cottage to a large group. —Suhail M. (Jun 2024)

Beautiful cottage on a beautiful property with all the indoor and outdoor amenities required. —Taunya S. (Jun 2024)

Owners are easy going, left us a gift. Beautiful cottage and property.  —Laurna L. (May 2024)

Our third year on Kosh Lake Serenity bay proved to be the best yet!  What an incredible week we’ve had Sharing this beautiful cottage with our close friends.  The new swing by the dock was a huge hit with all 5 kids, and the highlight was everyone getting up on the wakeboard for the first time! ☺ Thank you, Dave and Cathy for sharing your beautiful cottage with us and giving us another memorable stay! —Sincerely, Holliday, Adam, Tessa & Adelaide and Anna Chris, Emily, Ryan and Oliva (Jul 2023)

A huge thanks Cathy & Dave! We had a fabulous stay and experience on this 5 star cottage of yours!  What a wonderful location and property. You have everything for the perfect holiday retreat!  Our family had the best time and we hope we can visit again.  We are so grateful!  —John, Gail, Courtney, Bryce, Kyle, Brooks & Kenzie (Aug 2022)

We had even more fun this time! The weather was great!  We enjoyed exploring many islands on this lake.  We loved all of the lawn games, especially badminton! We are so grateful to spend time here with friends and family. —Thank you, Sabina, Ellie & Chip (Aug 2022)

Thank you for a beautiful week! The cottage is stunning and the amenities made for a lot of fun and relaxation…especially the hot tub, pool table, & paddle boards! —Valcics & family (Jul 2022)

Notes

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

Max 10 adults.  Max 15 people (13 in winter)

Bunkie is not available from November to April as is not heated (owners use for storage during these months)

• Check in: Friday 3:30 pm
• Check out: Friday 11 am
• Some flexibility during low and mid season

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Cleaning Service: $280 (highly recommended)
• Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
• Towels: $5.00 each
• Pet Fee: No charge - 1 small hypoallergenic dog only

Method of Payment:

• Interac E-Transfer (preferred method)
• Initial deposit of 50% due upon booking
• Outstanding balance + $1500 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