 Unique, Balsam Lake, West Bay Cottage. 2 levels, Great for Family & Friends. Dog Friendly - 1/32  Amazing 100 ft waterfront - 2/32  Early morning view as the sun rises. Breathtaking! - 3/32  Stunning sun rises over the lake - 4/32  View as the sun goes down for the day - 5/32  Very popular"Sandbar" where many hang out. Approximately 10 mins from the cottage by boat. - 6/32  Dock in weed-free lake: 5 ft wide by 36 ft long . Good water depth alongside for boats - 7/32  1 of 2 BBQs for our guests. Propane cylinders are not required - 8/32  UPPER LEVEL Dining Room upon entering the cottage. Great lakefront window views. Spacious. - 9/32  UPPER Living/TV/Dining Room. Open concept with dining area in the background - 10/32  UPPER Baby Gate in Living Room at top of stairs to the lower level - 11/32  UPPER open concept shows Dining area & Kitchen in the background - 12/32  UPPER Kitchen (1 of 2) - Fully equipped. Full Stove, Fridge, Microwave, Coffee-maker, Kettle etc - 13/32  UPPER Full Bathroom (1 of 3) with shower stall - 14/32  UPPER full capacity stacked Washer & Dryer (1 set of 2) - 15/32  UPPER Primary #1 Bedroom, King size - 16/32  UPPER 2nd Bedroom, Queen size - 17/32  UPPER 3rd Bedroom, Double size. - 18/32  LOWER LEVEL Kitchen. Fully equipped LESS stove (Kawartha Lakes Regulations) - 19/32  LOWER LEVEL - 2nd Dining Room, 6 to 8 chairs - 20/32  LOWER LEVEL Living Room. Opens to Patio and Lakefront - 21/32  2nd BBQ. Propane cylinder not required. Walkout Patio to lakefront.Wheel chair access thru lawn area - 22/32  LOWER- 4th Bedroom, Primary Queen - 23/32  LOWER - 5th Bedroom, 2 Twins. - 24/32  LOWER LEVEL 2nd Full Bathroom with double sinks and large Tub. - 25/32  LOWER LEVEL 3rd Full Bathroom with shower stall. - 26/32  LOWER 2ND Laundry Facility. Full capacity Washer & Dryer, Tub etc - 27/32  Roadside entrance to cottage driveway. Lots of parking. - 28/32  Winter wonderland. Frozen lakefront. Many winter activities in the area snowmobiling, ski-ing etc - 29/32  Winter view of frozen Balsam Lake at cottage front - 30/32  Winter-Kingfisher Lane (Ploughed in Winter). Leads to West Bay cottage - 31/32  Sunrise - Stunning morning lakefront views from our West Bay cottage windows - 32/32 $400 - $939 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 16 |
 | 5 Bedrooms |
 | 3 Bathrooms |
 | Pets allowed with restrictions |
 | Smoking not allowed |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
 | Ski <25km |
DESCRIPTION: Balsam Lake, Waterfront Cottage, Sleeps 16, Dog Friendly Spacious & beautiful, four-season home/ cottage situated only 1½ hours from Toronto on prestigious Balsam Lake with 100 ft weed-free, sandy-bottomed swimming. Very scenic well treed lot in high demand upscale area.
Excellent swimming, fishing and boating on the number one lake in the Kawarthas, popularly known as the "new Muskokas of Ontario". East exposure produces breathtaking sunrises.
Consists of two levels, Upper and Lower. It is connected by inside stairs as well as external entrance doors on each level. It has a total of 5+ Bedrooms and all the necessities to comfortably sleep 10 Adults and Children under age 18. Ideal for extended families or larger groups of friends up to 16 persons.
Conveniently situated on West Bay, 12km and 24km from the towns of Fenelon Falls and Lindsay respectively. Just 14km (13 minutes) away from the Balsam Lake Provincial Park with One Day Passes, and all its other facilities. Directly accessible to the famous, scenic Trent-Severn Waterway with its many locks and points of interest.
100 ft waterfront property on the calm side of the lake with a 36 ft dock. Amazing sandy-bottomed swimming, gradually increasing in depth. Ideal for both kids and adults. Excellent for avid boaters, ski-ing, wakeboarding, fishing, water sports and winter activities.
Large 100ft x 228ft level lot. Good for lots of outside activities, evenings by the fire pit, games etc. Includes dock, fire pit, outdoor furniture, 2 BBQs and parking for 6 to 8 vehicles on the property.
Nearby offsite activities include golfing, camping, casino, snowmobile trails, marinas, boat rentals, boat cruises, restaurants, go-karting, horseback riding, mini golf, theatre, hiking, stock-car racing, harness horse racing, art galleries, canoeing, kayaking and craft markets.
UPPER SUITE:
Large Living Room, and large dining room with dining table that comfortably seats 8 to 10, with vaulted beam ceiling and beautiful stone wall. Opens to panoramic lake views and stunning sun rises. It has its own propane BBQ on the lower deck (cylinder not required).
Large fully-equipped kitchen with ceramic floors, fridge, built-in dishwasher, smooth top stove, quality cookware, cutlery, appliances and much more. Large capacity, stacked washer and dryer included.
Ceiling fans throughout. All bedrooms have lots of cupboard space. In addition, there is a queen size sofa-bed and double Futon couch/bed. Cottage easily accommodates up to 10 adults plus 6 children.
Fully equipped. Dishwasher, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker with filters (not pods), electric kettle, blender, cutlery/crockery, pots and pans/cooking utensils (for 12 persons per level), large dining table, stacked washer & dryer, satellite TV, DVD-VCR-CD Player Combo. Pillows, Quilts & Blankets provided (guests to bring their own bed linen, bath/lake and kitchen towels).
Treated lake-water supply, which is good for showers, washing hands, dishwasher etc. Drinking water provided by way of two water coolers (Upper and Lower Suites). These utilize the large 5 Gallon jugs. We provide one on the cooler (could be partially used) plus one full jug. Thereafter, guests are required to refill/purchase additional jugs as required. Nearby groceries are Sobey's, Independent and Foodland.
LOWER SUITE:
Scenic lake view from spacious Living Room and large, open concept Kitchen.
LOWER Living Room opens onto stone patio and walkout to fantastic view of large treed waterfront. Patio has its own propane BBQ (no cylinder required) and facilitates wheel chair access via the lawn. Unfortunately, current layout within does not facilitate independent maneuverability and mobility through the passageway and into the bedrooms.
Two Bathrooms exist on the Lower Level. One five-piece with double sinks and a large bathtub. The other, full three-piece with large shower stall.
Spacious eat-in kitchen with large microwave and lots of cupboard space. Fully equipped similar to the Upper Suite with one exception, New Kawartha Lake regulations, necessitated the removal in 2023 of the full size stove in the Lower Unit.
The Lower Level has its own fridge, freezer, built-in dishwasher, large microwave, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker with filters (not pods), electric kettle, blender, cutlery/crockery, pots and pans/cooking utensils (for 12 persons), large dining table, washer & dryer, satellite TV, DVD-VCR-CD Player Combo, Pillows, Quilts & Blankets provided (guests to bring their own bed linen, bath/kitchen and lake towels).
In the Lower Suite, 2 bedrooms exist (4th & 5th within cottage), with lots of cupboard space. It also has a double sofa-bed and double Futon couch/bed. All rooms and facilities comfortably accommodate up to 10 adults plus 6 children.
Ceiling fans are throughout the cottage. 2nd full laundry facility exists in the Lower Suite. This includes full capacity Washer, Dryer, built-in cupboards and Utility Sink in a self contained laundry room.
Lower Suite water supply is the same as for the Upper Suite (Including a water cooler)
For further convenience, both the UPPER and LOWER Living Rooms each have a Sofabed as well as a Futon.
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE
AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | Bedrooms | 5 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 2 double beds - 2 Queen beds - 1 King bed - 4 Sofa beds | | Kitchen | | | Communications | | | General | | | Entertainment | | | Outdoors Features | | |
Summer Activities (nearby) | | | Winter Activities (nearby) | | |
+ VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE Other Town/Lake/Area: | Balsam Lake, Kirkfield, Fenelon Falls |
Note: West shore of Balsam Lake just South of the Trent-Severn Waterway. Situated only 1½ hours from Toronto on the crystal clear waters of prestigious Balsam Lake in the Kawarthas, Ontario, Canada. Conveniently situated 12km and 24km from the towns of Fenelon Falls and Lindsay respectively. Directly accessible is the famous, scenic Trent-Severn Waterway with its many locks and points of interest. AVAILABILITYLast update: February 21, 2025 |
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RATES | | $764 | - | - | $5350 | - | - | 3 Nights | LOW SEASON WEEKLY RATE $2,800 (7 NIGHTS) Jan 03, 2025 - Apr 02, 2025 LOW-SEASON #2 - Oct 16th to Dec 22, 2025 | $400 | $533 | $1599 | $2800 | - | - | 3 Nights | MID-SEASON WEEKLY RATE $3492 (7 NIGHTS) Apr 03, 2025 - May 27, 2025 MID-SEASON #2 - Sept 11th to Oct 15th | $499 | $639 | $1918 | $3492 | - | - | 3 Nights | HIGH-SEASON (MINIMUM 7 NIGHTS) - 5,350 May 28, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025 Holiday Weekend Dates & Special Pricing published separately under $ RATES | $764 | $939 | $2817 | $5350 | - | - | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Check-in after | 03:00 PM | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | Lodging Tax | 13% | Security Deposit | $1600 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | Booking Deposit | 30% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | Accepted Payments | Cash, Check, Interac e-Transfer | Cottage Rules | View |
NOTES 2025-YEAR-ROUND COTTAGE RATES (CAD $): (Revised May 25, 2024) EASILY SLEEPS MAXIMUM 16 COMFORTABLY (10 Adults plus 6 children under 18 years) MINIMUM RENTAL PERIOD: July/August - One Week Other Months - 3 Nights CHECK-IN: 3:00 pm CHECK-OUT: 11:00 am RATES FOR UP TO 16 GUESTS: (Plus 13% GST/HST not included. GST/HST Account Number 725446108RT0001) Refundable Security/Damage Deposit is a flat fee of $1,600 (no tax). LOW SEASON - 2025 EARLY JAN 3rd to APRIL 2nd RESTARTS OCT 16 to DEC 22nd $2,800 PER WK MID-SEASON - 2025 APRIL 3rd to MAY 27th RESTARTS SEPT 11 to OCT 15th $3,492 PER WK HIGH-SEASON - 2025 MAY 28th to SEPT 10th $5,350 PER WK 3-Night Getaway Special - 2O25 Weekends or Weeknights (EXCEPT July/Aug) Low Season - $1,599 Mid-Season - $1,918 High Season - $2,817 4-Night Getaway Special - 2025 Weekends or Weeknights (EXCEPT July/Aug) Low Season- $2,114 Mid-Season- $2,552 High Season- $3,608 HOLIDAY WEEKENDS (7) ARE PRICED AS FOLLOWS: Family Day - Mid Season Easter - Mid Season Victoria Day - High Season Labour Day - High Season Thanksgiving - High Season Christmas - High Season New Years - High Season PAYMENTS: A Booking Deposit of 30% of the rental amount plus 13% GST/HST is required at the time of booking. The balance of the rental amount, plus 13% GST/HST is required not later than 30 days prior to the check-in date. A refundable Security/Damage Deposit of $1,600 (no tax) also becomes due and payable not later than 30 days prior to the check-in date. $400 - $939 / night $1599 - $2817 / weekend $2800 - $5350 / week CHRIS CHANDLER Member since January 2008 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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