For Rent
$2,500 Per Week (High Season)
Enjoy a unique, relaxing experience in this A frame open concept cottage sitting on top of a bedrock with a stunning view of the whole lake. Beautiful private hot tub overlooking the second largest provincial wilderness park in Ontario.
Perfect retreat from the busy city to spend time in nature at this extremely private wilderness retreat. Plenty of natural privacy and shade if needed. Enjoy the abundant birds and wildlife. The property is in the pine forest of Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park, excellent for hiking.
At night, enjoy sitting around the firepit gazing at the night sky recounting the events of the day.
Province: Ontario
Region: Kawartha Lakes
Nearest Towns: Burleigh Falls (6 km), Youngs Point (16 km), Lakefield (24 km), Apsley (27 km), Peterborough (39 km)
Nearest City: Peterborough (39 km)
Nearest Large City: Toronto (180 km)
Nearest Hospital: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (42 km)
Body of Water: Raccoon Lake
Nearest Boat Launch: Raccoon Lake
Nearest Marina: no marina on lake
Nearest Beach: Burleigh Falls (6 km)
Nearest Golf Course: Katchiwano Golf and Country Club, Woodview Golf Course, Wildfire Golf Club, Marvel Rapids Golf Course, Six Foot Bay Resort, Quarry Golf Club
Main Cottage:
Bedroom:
Upper Loft Level: king size
Main Level: 2 pull-out double sofa beds
Bathroom:
Bathroom #1: 1 x 3 pc (sink, toilet, shower)
Bunkie: (rustic hundred year old log sleeping cabin)
Four double bunk beds
The bunkie is spray foamed and winterized with wood stove and plug in electic heaters – no running water
Cottage water: water from lake filtered – potable (drinkable)
Indoor entertainment: guitar, tamborine, bongo, chess/checkers, board games & cards, water proof radio
Kitchen details: fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and kettle
Cell Phone Coverage:
Quality of phone service: excellent
Signal: LTE, 4G or 5G
All major carriers work
Can use hotspot from the cottage
3 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
Property is very hilly – on a cliff, therefore use at own risk- not child/elderly friendly
Waterfront: 100 ft
Great swimming – shallow sandy beach that leads into 150 ft deep lake
Sandy beach
Floating swimming dock – can be moved abound the lake and tied up in the bay for sunsets
Walk-in entry acceptable for young children or the elderly that may have mobility issues
No weeds – water shoes not required
Swimming: great, shallow sandy beach that leads in a 150 feet deep lake.
Sandy beach perfect for walk in entry for swimming – about 5 feet deep
Water shoes are not required
Beautiful lily pads in the bay beside the swimming area
The lake is good for motorboats, water skiing, paddle boarding, kayaking etc – is land locked so boating is limited to this lake alone
Excellent fishing for bass and muskie
Rowboat, canoe
Decks with privacy throughout the property
Big Cedar General Store: (3.5 km-2 min) with LCBO
Entrance to back country camping in Provincial Park
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
Great, remote cottage. Attentive and friendly owner. Easy, quiet stay. Lake clear and warm, great for swimming. Would go again. Henryk (Aug 2022)
* Rates are based on 4 guests. $210 will be charged per extra guest. Maximum 14 guests are allowed. Children under 1 year of age are free.
Rental Rates include all booking fees and taxes (if applicable)
No fireplace indoors either cottage or bunkie…not to be used
Check in: Friday 3 pm
Check out: Friday 11 am
Some flexibility during low and mid season
Cleaning Service: Not offered at this cottage
Linens & Towels: Not offered
Method of Payment:
Interac E-Transfer (preferred method)
Initial deposit of 50% due upon booking
Outstanding balance + $500 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
Season | Start Date | End Date | Nightly Rate | Weekly Rate | Min Stay |
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Low Season | Oct 10, 2022 | May 18, 2023 | $450 | $1500 | 3 Nights |
Mid Season | May 19, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $450 | $1500 | 3 Nights |
High Season (Fri 3pm to Fri 11am) | Jun 23, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | $450 | $2500 | 3 Nights |