 Sunset from the deck - 1/40  Welcome to OMalley's - 3/40  View from the road - 5/40  Another view from the road - 6/40  New upper parking, level to the road - 7/40  Driveway and cottage - 8/40  Daytime view from the deck - 10/40  Sunset from the deck - 11/40  Another beautiful sunset - 12/40  Night time view from the dock - 14/40  Dining room and kitchen - 16/40  Morning coffee nook - 18/40  Living room and dining - 19/40  Living room and dining from kitchen - 20/40  View out the sliding glass doors to deck - 21/40  Deck stairs view from the deck - 25/40  Canoes and Kayaks - 27/40  Deck and stairs down to lower level - 28/40  Fire pit view from the deck - 29/40  Steps down to dock - 30/40  Second view steps to dock - 31/40  Canoe and dock views - 32/40  Looking up at cottage from dock - 33/40  Bedroom 1 - Queen bed - 34/40  Bedroom 1 - overlooking lake - 35/40  Bedroom 2 - Double bed - 36/40  Kids room - two bunk beds and day bed - 37/40  Bathroom with shower - 38/40  Sweet Sign made by a Guest - 39/40 $4500 - $5600 / month | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 8 |
 | 3 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
For 2025 we are only renting for 29 day periods: May 1 to 29 - $4,500 June 1 to 29 - $4,500 July - Reserved August 1 to 30 - $5,600 September 24 to October 23 - $4,500 The Escape is a 1,000 sq. foot, 3 bedroom cottage on beautiful Paudash Lake in Joe Bay. Westerly exposure for amazing sunset views with 225 feet of lake frontage. On a quiet side road that is child and pet friendly and great for cycling or walking, but easy access off Hwy 28. Very private 1/ 2 acre lot, cannot see neighbours on either side or across the road.
Paudash Lake is only 2.5 hours north of the GTA. 15 minutes from beautiful Bancroft and Apsley with all amenities. (Gas, grocery, LCBO, Beer, Shopper's Drug Mart, Tim Hortons, Canadian Tire) Bancroft is the Mineral Capital of Canada (Check out the annual Gemboree on August long weekend) and also Ontario's Most Talented Town. The Township of Highlands East is the Geocaching Capital of Canada.
The road is connected to the four wheeler and Paudash Trailblazers OFSC snowmobile trails. 2 minutes to Silent Lake Provincial Park with hiking, cross country ski trails, and biking trails. 1 hour from Algonquin Park.
Large open concept living and dining area with cathedral ceiling and amazing views of the lake. Living room glass doors open to a large deck ideal for relaxing and barbequing. Stairs off the deck lead to a set of 6 stone stairs down to the lower level of the property. It is 10 stone steps down to the dock.
- 3 piece bath
- full kitchen (fridge, stove, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster)
- All dishes, cups, pots & pans, cooking utensils, and cutlery supplied
- propane bbq with propane
- firepit
- 2 canoes, two person kayak, single person kayak, paddle board, paddles, adult life jackets
- TV with Amazon Firestick subscribed to Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, Brit Box, Paramount+, Teletoon+, Crave, Disney+, StackTV, Starz, Hollywood Suite, and MGM
- DVD player with assorted movies
- board games & puzzles
- Wi-fi
- pillows, pillow cases, sheets, bedspreads
Bedroom 1 - Queen bed and lovely view of the lake
Bedroom 2 - Double bed
Bedroom 3 - Two sets of bunk beds (four singles), one twin day bed
All of the bed mattresses are newer.
No phone landline but cell service is excellent.
Guests are permitted, but no more than the maximum sleeping capacity of 8 people. Vehicle capacity is 3.
You will need to bring bathroom linens (towels) and blankets.
This is our family cottage. We respectfully ask that you treat it as you would your own home and leave it in the condition that you found it.
We do not rent to anyone under the age of 25, no exceptions. We do not host unrelated groups or events, but may make exceptions on an individual case by case basis. Please message us if you have a special request.
Minimum stay is 29 days. Check in is 4:00 pm, check out is 11:00 am. Please ask if you need flexible check in or check out times.
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 3 bedrooms : - 5 single beds - 1 double bed - 1 Queen bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE LOCATIONLOCATION| Province: Ontario | | Region: Kawarthas | | City: Bancroft | | | Distance from ski resort: | - |
| | Nearest Body of Water: | Paudash Lake |
| | Waterfront: Yes |
| Other Town/Lake/Area: | Apsley/Paudash Lake/Silent Lake |
Note: Paudash Lake is only 2.5 hours north of the GTA. 15 minutes from beautiful Bancroft and Apsley with all amenities.
The road is connected to the four wheeler and Paudash Trailblazers OFSC snowmobile trails. 2 minutes to Silent Lake Provincial Park with hiking, cross country ski trails and biking trails. 1 hour from Algonquin Park. AVAILABILITYLast update: March 13, 2025 |
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RATES | | - | - | - | - | $4500 | - | 1 Month | SPRING 2025 May 01, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 Rental periods are May 1 to May 29 and June 1 to June 29 | - | - | - | - | $4500 | - | 1 Month | SUMMER 2025 Jul 01, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 Rental periods are July 1 to July 29 and August 1 to August 29 | - | - | - | - | $5600 | - | 1 Month | OCTOBER 2025 Sep 24, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025 Rental period is September 24 to October 23 | - | - | - | - | $4500 | - | 1 Month |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Security Deposit | $500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 2 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 25% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Interac e-Transfer |
NOTES Payment is email money transfer only. Paypal accepted with an additional fee. 25% payment due upon reservation, remainder of payment due 30 days before date of arrival. Any reservations within 30 days are full payment due at time of reservation. Also, a security deposit of $500 is required by email money transfer. Fully refundable with confirmation of No Damage within 48 hours of check out. All cancellations must be received in writing to the email address sandra-mcgrath@hotmail.com. In the event that a guest cancels a reservation, or the owners have to cancel the arrangements due to non-payment of the balance due, cancellation charges will be made as follows: More than 30 days before arrival date: $150 administrative fee; Between 30 to 14 days before arrival date: 50% of rental amount; 13 days to date of arrival including no shows: no refund. REVIEWS | | Kayla |  |
| This is a place that I will come to review over and over again. I found O'Malleys escape back in 2017 when looking to get away to the lake with a few friends from the city. I could've never imagined I'd still be returning year after year and arriving 2023 with my husband and our twins marking a beautiful 6 years working with Sandra. The incredible views and wildlife open up our drive to Paudash Lake, walking in and feeling like you're at home immediately. It steals our heart when we get to call the cottage home for a week. The property is incredible with so much private space to enjoy. The cottage is beyond equipped for what is needed, with so much to do and experience. The added bonus of Bancroft being so accessible for essentials and fun attractions. We enjoyed every second and we look forward to spending year 7,8- and beyond watching our twins grow and love such a special place we call home in the summer. Don't think twice about booking.
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Jul 23, 2023
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| | Rachael | |
| My family and I have stayed at the O'Malleys three times, and it has been nothing short of amazing. To start the cottage itself is beautiful and gives such a homey feel. They have dvds, books, board games, and fun old-school classic games like Twister, which my son loves to play! The cottage is also very well maintained, and they continue to do improvements each year, which is really nice to see their hard work and dedication in making things better for their guests. The outdoor space is also very well maintained and enjoyable. There is a big and beautiful fire pit, canoes and kayaks, and a large deck over looking the lake. There are also many activities close by as well, a beach, hiking trail, golfing, etc. I think what really makes the O'Malleys stand out aside from their beautifully maintained cottage is the location. It is very secluded, seldom will you ever hear or see anyone, which truly allows you to escape and connect with nature and loved ones. The mornings are so beautiful, and the lake is absolutely breathtaking. This is definitely the highlight of the year for my family and I, and we look forward to going back each year. Thank you, Sandra and Mark, for allowing my family to create such beautiful memories that will last us a lifetime.
Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: Feb 22, 2024
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| | Tim | |
| We have stayed at O'malleys twice now and have loved every minute of it.
The cottage has everything you can ask for, its always clean and well kept.
The cottage is perfect for our family, we love Paudash lake and the area is beautiful to walk with our dogs.
Stayed: August 2019 Submitted: Apr 22, 2020
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| | Andrew | |
| WOW! I have rented quite a few cottages but this has to be up there with the nicest one I've been to also couldn't ask for nicer hosts. You have all the amenities you will ever need, barbeque, bathroom with shower (hot water), stove, fridge, 4 bunk beds and 2 queen size beds, 3 full bedrooms, satellite TV was a nice touch. Heat works great in the whole cottage as well. Exceptional price for what you get ! Right on the water, private lot good access to the water. Overall 10/10 would rent again!
Stayed: October 2018 Submitted: Oct 10, 2018
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| | Alison | |
| What a beautiful place to stay! It truly was heaven! Super sweet cottage, modern style and super clean. I was thankful for the satellite as it poured rain the days I was visiting. It was really private as well, which was what I was looking for. There is a pretty steep driveway, which sent me for a turn initially, but my focus was still able to handle it (phew!).....just an fyi of course...definitely not a criticism. Pretty rocky area so make sure you are wearing your hikers! The smell of pine trees as you step outside was delightful. Just simply a gorgeous area. I hope to visit again. Thanks Sandra.
Stayed: September 2018 Submitted: May 04, 2019
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Owner response: Thanks for the great review Alison. For those wanting to see the driveway, I have added two additional pictures of it. Please see pictures number 4 and 5, they should give you a good idea of what the driveway is like. | |
SANDRA MCGRATH Member since August 2013 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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