Welcome to Terrapin Station Cottage

In through the ‘front / side’ door you find the laundry room that houses a full-sized fridge (the first of 3) and a full-sized washer and dryer. Then the upper living room – cozy and full of cottage kitsch – with a west-facing swoon-worthy lake view anytime of the year!

From the upper living room, you find the large dining room. Right off the kitchen and the living room, it’s just waiting for “Taco Tuesday”, a board game or even a puzzle!

The kitchen is small but mighty – 2nd of 3 full sized fridges in the cottage, a full-sized oven/stove, Nespresso coffee machine, a drip pot coffee machine, toaster, kettle, and microwave.

The kitchen is fully stocked – any and all kitchenware you may need, we’ve got.

Through the dining room, you find the first full-sized bathroom which has a shower/tub and a large counter. This bathroom is also connected to the kitchen with a locking door (Handy when you’ve got little ones!) and is easy to access from the upper bedrooms.

Head up the stairs from the bathroom to the 3 upper bedrooms, one of which is a 5-bed fun “kids bunkie room”, and the 2 other bedrooms both have queen-sized beds.

Simple, clean, and well stocked, these bedrooms do the trick for a cottage vacation!

Down the stairwell off the kitchen/dining room, first we have a bedroom with a double bed, and then across the hall, a full bathroom with a standing shower.

Next the family room with a full bar – where you’ll find the 3rd fridge – along with 2 separate sitting areas and a TV, DVD player and over 200 DVDs to choose from!

Then a sliding door out to the spacious screened-in porch with a table that sits 6-8 people – the perfect refuge after watching the sunset off the dock when the bugs come out.

Movie nights, drinks at the bar, card games and board games – you are set you up for a true cottage holiday!

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Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Municipality: Trent Lakes
Nearest Towns: Bobcaygeon (8 km), Buckhorn (18 km), Fenelon Falls (25 km), Lindsay (46 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (54 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (175 km)
Nearest Hospital: Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay (44 km)
Nearest Vet Services: Bobcaygeon
Body of Water: Pigeon Lake
Nearest Ski Area: Kawartha Nordic (44 km), Brimacombe (85 km)
Nearest Boat Launch: Kawartha Lakes Marina (2 min walk)
Nearest Marina: Kawartha Lakes Marina (2 min walk)
Nearest Beach: Bobcaygeon Beach Park (10 km), River Park Beach (10 km)
Nearest Golf Course: Sheffield Greens Golf Course (2 min walk)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

4 Bedrooms:

Upper Level:

• Bedroom #1: queen bed
• Bedroom #2: queen bed
• Bedroom #3: 5 single beds

Lower Level:

• Bedroom #4: double bed

2 Bathrooms:

Upper Level:

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

Lower Level:

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Fold out couch (double) in the upper living room, and the couch in the lower living room pushes together as a bed (double)
• Fitted with fans throughout the cottage
• Cottage water: well water, potable – used for cooking and brushing teeth – drinking water; there are 2 large water jugs at the cottage, if one runs out, it is the renter’s responsibility to have it refilled or exchanged at earliest opportunity from Valumart in Bobcaygeon
• Indoor entertainment: large TV in basement (no cable but compatible with a Fire Stick), DVD player with 200+ DVDs in library, lots of board games and puzzles
• Kitchen details: full sized fridge, full sized oven/stove, Nespresso coffee machine, a drip pot coffee machine, toaster, kettle, and microwave.
• The kitchen is fully stocked – any and all kitchenware you may need, we’ve got.
• BBQ is just a few steps away outside on the deck – flip burgers with a view of the lake!
• Washer/dryer
  
• Baseboard electric heating

WiFi:

• Internet source: Bell
• Quality of service: excellent
• Unlimited data

Cell Phone Coverage:

• Quality of service: Good
• Signal: LTE
• Carriers that work: Any Canadian carrier

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION

• 5+ 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 (this can be done at Bobcaygeon Convenience and Gas – 5 min drive)
• Property: the cottage is on a hill, at edge of the cottage road, with a sloping yard that ends at the lake with a flat lawn
• Large, long yard perfect for all kinds of lawn games – ladder ball, giant Jenga, horseshoes, and others available for use
• Full play area with a slide and 3 swings along with a play structure
• Child friendly
• Private: approx. 200 feet of waterfront
• Large screened in porch – sits 6-8 people
• Swimming: between good and satisfactory
• An Aquatruster is utilized (an environmentally friendly way to clear weeds and keep the lake floor clear with just a gentle current) and weeds are cleared from an approximately 100-foot radius around the dock and part of the waterfront so it’s weed free and a sandy bottom. The weeds do get thicker a bit further out, but they clear towards the end of the area that is in line with the floating docks at the nearby marina.
• Water shoes are highly recommended.
• Entry to the water is via ladder off the dock
• Very shallow to step off retaining wall – easy to get into to get into kayaks, canoe or stand-up paddleboards
• Water is approximately 3’ deep off the end of the dock (NO diving)
• Dock is large enough to hold an 15 ‘- 18’ bowrider/pleasure/ski type boat
• The lake is good for motorboats, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking etc.
• Canoe, 2 child kayaks, 1 adult kayak, 2 stand-up paddleboards, various large floaties
• Cottage faces west – spectacular sunsets all year round – sunset lines up centre with the dock in the summer

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Playground / Waterpark / Skate Park: Tommy Anderson Park (7 min drive)
• Nearest Hiking Trails: Bobcaygeon Wilderness Park (7 min drive)
• Nearest Movie Theatre: Highland Cinemas (27 min drive)
• Nearest Drive-In Movie Theatre: Lindsay Twin Drive-In Theatre (31 min drive)
• Nearest Performing Arts Theatre: Globus Theatre (18 min drive)
• Nearest Music Venue: FLATO Academy Theatre, Lindsay (34 min drive)

Local Museums:

• Kawartha Settlers’ Village (7 min drive)
• Boyd Heritage Museum (8 min drive)

Berry Picking / Pumpkin Patch:

• McLean & Buckhorn Berry Farms

Nearest Ski / Snowmobile area / Ice Fishing:

• Kawartha Nordic (cross country) (31 min drive)
  
• Brimacombe (downhill) (1 hr, 5 min drive) 
  
• Kawartha Lakes Snowmobile Club (24 min drive)

TESTIMONIALS

We loved the cottage, its layout and amenities, both inside and out, its proximity to Bobcaygeon and all services. The privacy of the waterfront was appreciated however the weedy waterfront covered a wider area than we are used to though we understand many northern lakes experience this challenge. —Jan B. (Aug 2024)

Working with KCV was a wonderful experience. It was nice to rent with a locally owned business, over a larger corporation. The communication was quick and any of our questions or concerns were answered quickly. The cottage owner was easy to communicate with and responded promptly to our messages. We enjoyed our vacation and the beautiful surroundings. —Liz V. (Jul 2024)

Notes

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

Max 8 adults.  Max 13 people.

• Check in: Friday 4 pm
• Check out: Friday 11 am
• Some flexibility during low and mid season

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

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Linens: King/Queen/Double $25.00, Single $15.00
• Towels: $5.00 each
• Pets (TBD-small, hypoallergenic dogs) - 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 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