Washago Bay Cottage was custom built for large family gatherings

Enjoy beautiful sunsets over the lake from the open concept kitchen and family room and 1,000 square foot upper deck.  The main area living area has 18’ ceilings as well as floor to ceiling windows and hardwood floors.  The cottage comfortably sleeps 11 in the 5 bedrooms, 4 of which have their own walk-outs to the deck.  The cottage has 3 bathrooms with 2 bathtubs and 3 showers. The finished 9’ walk-out basement consists of a huge recreation room with floor to ceiling windows, a mudroom, washroom, extra fridge, and pool table. The cottage is very clean and safe for children both inside and out.

There are 2 kayaks, 3 stand up paddle boards (2 adult, 1 child), a paddle boat, and 2 row boats for your enjoyment. Enjoy the 60’ dock with 10×10 floater at end… great for fishing and relaxing.  Our cottage sits on a quiet bay and the shallow, entry-level shoreline is beautiful, sandy, and weed-free. The private road leading to the cottage is safe and quiet. Washago Bay is conveniently located between the towns of Port Perry and Lindsay and just over an hour from Toronto.

Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Municipality: Scugog
Nearest Town: Lindsay/Port Perry (20 km)
Nearest City: Lindsay (20 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (1 hr)
Nearest Hospitals: Lakeridge Health, Port Perry (24 km) and Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay (23 km)
Body of Water: Lake Scugog
Nearest Boat Launches: View Lake (1 km), Beacon Marina Caesarea (12 min) (905-985-3908)
Nearest Marina(s): Port Perry Marina (24 km), Scugog Island Marina (34 km)
Nearest Beach: Kinsmen Public Beach in Palmer Park, Port Perry
Nearest Golf Course: Wolf Run Golf Course, Janetville (2km) (705-328-3949)

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION

5 Bedrooms:

Upper Level:

• Bedroom #1: primary with queen with ensuite, walkout to deck
• Bedroom #2: single trundle bed (opens into 2 single beds), walkout to deck
• Bedroom #3: single trundle bed (opens into 2 single beds), walkout to deck

Lower Level:

• Bedroom #4: bunk bed (single over double)
• Bedroom #5: queen, walkout

3 Bathrooms:

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

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Open concept family room/kitchen on the main floor
• Recreation room in the walkout basement
• Gas fireplaces on upper and lower levels
• Cottage water: please bring your own drinking water, there is a water cooler available that fits the large 18.9 L jugs (please bring your own jugs if you want to utilize) – water can be used for cooking
• Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker (drip and Keurig), toaster and blender
• Indoor entertainment: board games, cards, puzzles, CD and DVD player/movies, billiard table, Bell satellite TV and stereo music player

EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION

• Located on a private dead end road on a very quiet sandy bay with shallow entry and great swimming for all ages
• Lake is very calm and warm throughout the summer
• Upper deck: 1000 square feet spanning the entire length of the cottage with beautiful water views, gas bbq, lounge chairs and 12 seater outdoor dining table
• Manicured lawns for children to play
• Very large lower patio on lake with fire pit and beautiful pergola providing partial shade
• Weber gas BBQ with direct gas line from house
• Very sandy shallow entry to lake for children, only a few inches deep at entry point and very gradually getting deeper
• Large, grassy field/park with a swing set located on the cottage road
• Many parking spots
• Flat child/elderly-friendly property
• Dock: 60‘ with 10’ × 10’ floater at end – 3 feet deep
• Water is ankle deep at the shore – knee to thigh deep at the end of the dock
• Kayaks (2 one person)
• Paddle boards (2 adult + 1 smaller)
• Paddle Boat
• Aluminum rowboats (2)
• Waterfront: 120 feet
• Sandy water bottom – no weeds in swimming area – some weeds beyond swimming area – water shoes recommended due to occasional zebra mussels
• Excellent fishing
• Water toys
• Stunning views and sunsets!

ACTIVITIES NEARBY

• Wolf Run Golf Club is 2 minutes away, featuring beautifully manicured 18 hole course, par 72 facility.
• Port Perry is a quaint town with unique shopping, a variety of restaurants, and a beautiful lakefront park. Lindsay has live theatres, drive-in movie theatres, and bowling.
• The town of Port Perry with shopping and restaurants is just 15 minutes away – Click here for a great video about Port Perry
• Lindsay Drive In is 20 minutes away
• Cedar Park Resort Aqua Park – 30 minutes away
• Boat Rentals in Port Perry
• Great Blue Heron in Port Perry

TESTIMONIALS

Our group had an amazing week at this cottage. We were 6 adults and 2 teens, and there was something for everyone, and lots of room to spread out, both inside and out. Fishing is top of our list, and we enjoyed two fish dinners from the daily catch. Fire pits are also a priority, and this cottage had a beautiful and unique fire pit built into the stone retaining wall. Other items that stood out and made our week amazing – large outdoor dining table for our full group, washer/dryer available, lots of TV channels for our one rainy day and to watch the Olympics, and a very well stocked kitchen.
It was a memorable week, and we’re already talking about a cottage for next summer. —McKenzie Family (Jul 2024)

Wonderful cottage with all amenities. Water warm and shallow. So clean and comfortable. Loved it. —Janet M. (Jul 2024)

We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this cottage because it was spacious, clean and had a very relaxing atmosphere. The open plan kitchen was well equipped with a large refrigerator and many useful utensils, pots/pans of all types. We enjoyed our large family Christmas gathering and would recommend it for this type of celebration. There was something for everyone to do indoors and this was important because we had several cold and rainy/foggy days. The neighborhood is quiet and charming and a great place to walk a dog! —Roberta (Dec 2023)

We rented the cottage for a small family reunion. The property is exactly as described and Sav and Karen were awesome. We will definitely be back – thank you!! —Alan (Aug 2023)

The cottage was wonderful inside and out. So clean and had all the amenities we needed. The water was great and we loved all the different sitting areas. Two fridges was a must for our group and the 20 minutes to Port Perry was a benefit. —Janet M. (Jul 2023)

We want to thank you and the owners for an absolutely wonderful week for me and my entire family. The memories it left us with are ones we will cherish for the rest of our lives. From the first contact with you to packing up yesterday and accommodations were beyond our expectations. —Lars B. (Jul 2023)

The cottage was amazing inside and outside. Wonderful sitting areas for different times of day. Hosts left fresh cut flowers and butter tarts – very thoughtful and appreciated! Excellent cottage items: bbq, chairs, seating, lake toys, dock, kitchen well stocked, games and pool table, two fridges and beautifully manicured lawn. Amazing family week so close to Toronto and excited to go back next year! —Janet M. (Jul 2023)

Communications from the agent and cottage owner were solid. The cottage was extremely clean, and as advertised. Great views of the sunset and lake. Swimming in the lake was excellent for kids as shallow gradual water., There were sufficient toys in the shed plus some board games, a functional pool table and we enjoyed the kayaks. Outstanding deck, fantastic barbeque and 2 refrigerators for the 9 of us and dog friendly for our 2 dogs. The cottage was quite spacious and cool with ceiling fans. Neighbours were quiet, and the evenings quite serene with a lakeside wood campfire that presented no danger against some rocks. Kids saw a couple of garter snakes and a toad in the well kept flowerbeds. We would definitely revisit in the future, and received good value, and our security deposit was refunded almost immediately which is very appreciated. —Lee M. (Jul 2023)

Cottage was excellent for a large family and the waterfront perfect for younger children. Proximity to local towns were also great, with Wolf Run golf just down the road being a bonus. Our mid week stay with our children and grand children was very good. Additionally, the cottage owners, as well as yourselves, have been excellent to work with. —Blair B. (Jul. 2022)

We had a wonderful vacation at the Washago Bay cottage. The cottage itself had everything you might need, with the second fridge being particularly useful. We were also appreciative of the empty pantry cupboard in the kitchen since cupboard space to keep your own food has sometimes been lacking at other cottages. The waterfront area was lovely with the firm sand bottom and shallower water extending far out from the shoreline, making it great for kids. Several of us enjoyed paddling out in the kayaks on a few occasions. A memorable time was had by all.  —Hilary B. (July 2021)

Great cottage, all the amenities, fantastic for large families. The owners provided all the instructions and details to make our stay great. Very shallow waterfront, great for lounging and small children, but not deep enough for diving or big swims. Kayaks, standup paddleboards available for our use were a lot of fun. Thanks again for a great stay! —Chris O. (July 2020)

Amazing sunsets and cottage was spotless and well equipped, the shallow clean entry on the water is perfect for little ones. —Rick B (July 2019)

The cottage is more than beautiful, the view is wonderful and the sunsets are magnificent EVERYDAY !!! There are many water toys that add more fun to the stay, the beach is quite shallow and perfect for children and the deck is very safe. The cottage is well provided, the furniture setting is well-thought and there is plenty of space for a big family or family reunion, as it was our case. Thanks so much for letting us enjoy your lovely place!!! —Bertha (June 2019).

Great location, amenities, deck, bbq, space for everyone. —Beverly F. (July 2018)

Thank you. We had a fabulous stay!  The layout of the cottage and furniture was very well thoughtful out. The grounds were very well maintained and lovely. It is truly a child and senior friendly cottage. The sunsets were exquisite!  Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage! —Anne-Marie (Aug. 2017)

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was beautiful, had everything we needed and more. It was safe and comfortable for adults and children alike. Thanks again, hoping to come back sometime soon. —Cathy (Jul. 2017)

Notes

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

Based on 11 people maximum

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

Pillows and comforters are on the beds - sheets, pillowcases and towels are rental clients responsibility to supply

Extra Fees (Optional):

• Cleaning Service: $200 (strongly recommended)
• Pets TBD - Fee: $75/pet

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