Come and relax in this brand new, beautifully designed cottage on Balsam Lake

The grand room features soaring 16 foot vaulted ceilings and amazing west-facing panoramic views of the lake.  There is plenty of seating both indoors and out – whether you want to hang out in the open concept family room, relax on the expansive deck or dock or around a cozy fire at night. The property offers a great mix of sunshine and shade from the mature trees that also give you privacy. 52” Smart TV and Blue-ray/DVD, some board games and playing cards are there for those rainy days or evenings. The connected speaker system both indoors and outdoors provides rich full sound no matter where you are. There is an outdoor fire pit for those who enjoy campfires, laughter and conversation. The property boasts 100 feet of inviting natural shoreline, with walk-in entry into a hard-packed sand base with no weeds, on one of the best lakes in the Kawarthas.

Enjoy a refreshing drink sitting on the dock watching a windsurfer go by or simply soak in the quiet serenity that will make you forget you are only an hour and a half from Toronto. For those fishing enthusiasts, you may already know that the fishing on Balsam Lake is excellent – bring up your rods and fish right off the dock! This space was designed to maximize comfort and relaxation for families – great sight lines for parents, ample green space for tossing around a frisbee or setting up a friendly game of badminton, and even a sandbox for the little ones. If you are looking to sleep in or enjoy an afternoon snooze you will appreciate the specially installed sound insulation between the floors that make the bedrooms quiet enough to hear a pin drop. The open concept chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with plates, cutlery, pots and pans and most of the conveniences of home. We hope you will enjoy staying here as much as we do.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Municipality: Kawartha Lakes
Nearest Town: Fenelon Falls (13 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (64 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (140 km)
Nearest Hospital: Peterborough (64 km)
Body of Water: Balsam Lake
Nearest Ski Area: Devil’s Elbow (52 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: Nahma Lodge (4 min)
Nearest Marina: Pride Marina on Balsam Lake
Nearest Beach: Fenelon Falls (12 min)
Nearest Golf Course: Byrnell Golf Club (12 min)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

4 Bedrooms:

• Bedroom #1: queen bed
• Bedroom #2: double bed
• Bedroom #3: 2 twin beds
• Bedroom #4: bunk bed (single over double)

2 Bathrooms:

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Cottage water: from well, potable – bring own drinking water due to sulfur smell
• Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster. and blender
• Indoor entertainment: board games, cards, puzzles, DVD movies/player, satellite TV and stereo music player
• WiFi: connection and speed is strong
• TV in the great room is a Smart TV with Google chromecast

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION

• 4 parking spots
• Private, gently sloped property
• Child/elderly friendly
• Dock (lateral to shoreline): 40’ x 10’ – 3 feet deep off dock – mooring anchor out deeper is suitable for a light outboard motorboats
• Deck: Large “L” shaped 35’ x 10’ and 25’ x 10’
• Waterfront: 100 feet
• Good swimming: no weeds in the swimming area, shallow for about 30 feet
• Walk-in entry – 3 small stone steps to walk into a shallow water/sandy and stony, water shoes recommended
• Sandy play area for children in shaded area under trees
• Canoe, kayak
• Beautiful sunsets, cottage faces west

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• On Balsam Lake there are 3 marinas, 2 located in Rosedale. Balsam Lake Provincial Park is located on the north part of the lake along with the town of Coboconk at its most northern tip. Balsam Lake has the highest altitude of the Trent-Severn Waterway where many lakes are connected by a series of locks. It is a favourite stop amongst boaters due to its large size and good swimming.
• Fenelon Falls (12 km) is a tourist town surrounded by water as it is located between Cameron Lake and Sturgeon Lake. It has a marina with restaurants by the falls and locks, and is a popular place to get ice cream and watch the boats pass through.
• In town there is a Sobeys, Tim Hortons, Subway, several restaurants, various retail shops, a Beer Store and LCBO.
• Lindsay is the next closest town (20 min) and is much larger than Fenelon Falls. It has many restaurants, a small indoor shopping mall called Lindsay Square, 4 Tim Hortons, Loblaws, Valumart, Staples, Dollarama, McDonalds, Wendy’s, a Beer Store, and LCBO.

TESTIMONIALS

The cottage was so beautiful, we had a wonderful two weeks. Amazing sunsets! Great hosts! We’d definitely stay there again!—Matthew B. (June 2019)

We had an absolute blast at Ryan and Rebecca’s wonderful cottage.  Our family built memories that will last a lifetime. Ryan and Rebecca were extremely helpful hosts and made our stay so easy and comfortable. —Aaron Fransen (July 2018)

Sunset Paradise On Balsam Lake was a beautiful cottage, roomy lots of space on the deck/inside. The bedrooms were all big and had lots of space.  As well the lake was great. We had a good week, absolutely stunning sunsets! —Kym & Garry S. (July 2017)

Notes

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

All rentals need to begin on Fridays

Owner prefers 2 week minimum rentals in Mid & High Season

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

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

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
• Towels: $5.00 each
• Holding tank pump-out fee if more than 9 people: $200
• Pet Fee: No charge for first pet, $75 for each additional pet (small, non-shedding dogs)

Method of Payment:

• Interac E-Transfer (preferred method)
• Initial deposit of 50% 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