 The Island View Retreat - 8/40  Welcome to the best seats in the house! - 9/40  Living room, complete with gas fire place, 55" Smart TV, Bell Television - 11/40  New addition in 2021 - Beach and waterfront fire pit! - 13/40  The perfect place to eat, drink, watch, listen and relax! - 14/40  Included in your rental - 2 x Kayaks, 2 x Stand Up Paddle Boards, 1 x Canoe - 15/40  Brand New Weber BBQ, Overlooking to Lake. - 17/40  Outdoor dining at its best - 18/40  Screened in Porch - 19/40  Walleye Fishing on Big Gull Lake - 21/40  World Class Pike Fishing - 22/40  Waterfront relaxation at its best! - 24/40  Fishing is great off the dock! Bass, Pike, Sunfish can be easily caught with a hook and worm! - 25/40  A fisherman's paradise, our deck can accommodate up to 4 boats! - 26/40  New Addition in 2021 - Freshly Renovated Bunkie! - 27/40  Family Dining in Open Concept Kitchen - 31/40  Master Bedroom. Comes with TV, Cable, Closet and Dresser (not seen in this photo) - 33/40  Master Bedroom (Main Floor) - Comes with Queen Sized Bed. Overlooks the Lake. - 34/40  2nd Floor Bedroom - Double + Double/Single Bunk Bed, Desk, Dresser and Closet not seen in this photo - 35/40  2nd Floor Bedroom #2 - 2 x Double + Single + Closet - 36/40  2nd Floor Bedroom #3 - Double Bed with Dresser - 37/40  Camp's Bay Resort is next and they have ice cream! Great for the kids :) - 38/40  Camp's Bay Resort is next and they have a great little store (Ice, Bait, Ice Cream, Kitchen Items) - 39/40  Island view from a picnic - 40/40 $375 - $650 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 14 |
 | 5 Bedrooms |
 | 2 Bathrooms |
 | Pets
not allowed |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Internet |
 | Waterfront |
Looking for a true Canadian winter vacation? Looking for a place to host a group of up to 14 people for snowmobiling, ice fishing, cross country skiing, or winter hiking? Looking for a place to relax by the fire and make memories with your family and friends? If you answered yes, please look no further - we have all of the above and more at the Island View Retreat. Location: 3 hours from the GTA, 2 hours from Ottawa, and 1.5 hours from Kingston. 15 Minutes from Northbrook and Arden, Ontario. The Cottage: Built in 2007 and maintained with true pride of ownership, the Island View Retreat has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 120sqft bunkie. The cottage offers the perfect getaway for families of up to 14 people (larger groups will be considered on a case by case basis). Our most frequent visitors are multigenerational families that come year after year and enjoy the retreat as a family gathering place (grandparents, parents and grandchildren). The Outside: From the 100-year-old white pines lining the sandy shoreline to the deep, clean, fresh water, The Island View Retreat offers expansive views of nearby Bone Island and refreshing lake breezes from Camp's Bay. The cottage boasts a large, elevated deck which has been setup so that you can sit, relax, socialize and enjoy the vistas that Big Gull Lake has to offer. The deck offers premium custom bistro style chairs and bar top which is great for enjoying a glass of wine and appetizers, enjoying a coffee and a book, or opening up the laptop to check on an email (did we mention this place is great for remote working?).
On the deck you will also find a picnic table and six person bistro style dining table with umbrella, both of which are perfect for dining, card games and crafts with the kids. The lawn gently slopes to the sandy shoreline of the waterfront.
The Beach:
The sandy beach is perfect for children and the gentle entryway is great for small children who want to dig in the sand and splash in the water. For swimming enthusiasts, the retreat offers a floating swimming raft. The waterfront quickly gets deeps off the dock which means it is perfect for grabbing a fishing rod, throwing a line and catching dinner! (We talk about the lake a bit further down if you want to skip to the fishing, camping, picnic stuff ;)
Water Sports:
We provide a canoe, two stand up paddle boards and two fishing kayaks making it easy for our guests to enjoy the Big Gull Lake. Explore the area - there are lots of islands, bays and places to explore! Consider packing a cooler bag and enjoying a shore lunch on one of the nearby islands!
The Dock:
The wide, long dock allows for up to 4 boats to be parked making the cottage perfect for fishing and boating enthusiasts.
The Screened in Porch:
The best way to enter the main floor is through the screened-in-porch ("the porch") which is probably one of the most popular rooms in the cottage. The porch offers a large, family style wood dining table with four benches, making it perfect for meals, activities, card games and bug-free social gatherings.
The Kitchen:
From the porch you enter into the large kitchen and dining area. The kitchen has a fridge, electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, and all of the kitchen essentials you will need to to enjoy a comfortable family cooking and dining experience. In the kitchen you will also find the dining table which seats six and overlooks the deck and water. From the kitchen you enter the main gathering room of the house.
The Living Room:
Featuring vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling tongue and groove pine, gas fireplace and stone mantle, the living room is perfect for family gatherings, watching TV (we have cable and a great sports package) on a rainy day or enjoying a sports game on the weekend.
Master Bedroom & Bathroom:
The main floor offers a full bathroom (sink, toilet, tub with shower), a laundry room with washer and dryer and the master bedroom.
The master bedroom features two large windows which overlook the deck and water. It offers a comfortable queen bed, television with cable, dresser and closet. This room is always the first to go so act quick! We recommend giving this room to older folks in your group like grandparents who want to be located on the main floor, close to the washroom, kitchen and living room and who want to avoid stairs.
The Upstairs:
When you head upstairs you will find a beautiful sitting area and loft style hallway which has a railing which looks out over the living room. There is a 3-piece bathroom and three additional bedrooms upstairs which in total have 5 double beds and two single beds. The breakdown is as follows:
Bedroom #1: Double + Double/Single Bunk Bed (Easily sleeps family of 4)
Bedroom #2: Queen
Bedroom #3: Double + Double + Single (Easily sleeps family of 4)
Heating and Cooling:
The retreat has 4 x portal air conditioner units, one in each bedroom. Propane forced air furnace, a propane fireplace and baseboard heaters make the cottage cozy warm in the colder months :)
Great Internet!
Completely setup for remote working - the cottage offers Bell Fibe internet with 10 Mbps download speed and Linksys Velop router allowing for continuous and stable internet connection.
About Big Gull Lake:
Big Gull Lake is a large 20 km long, spring fed lake that offers world-class fishing including walleye, large & small mouth bass, muskie, perch and panfish. The lake is surrounded by 80% vacant, unspoiled, crown land. Big Gull Lake is a wilderness jewel set in Eastern Ontario in the heart of the Canadian shield with plenty of places to pull in for a shore picnic.
About Camp's Bay Cottages and Marina:
This cottage is located next to Camp's Bay Cottages which is within walking distance where there are boat rentals, boat launch and a small convenience store as well as a marina with fuel.
Camping Big Gull Lake:
Big Gull Lake is located in the southern portion of the North Frontenac Park Lands. It drains through a dam at Gull Creek where it leads into Crotch Lake. There are 24 campsites on the lake which can be booked online and used for family picnics and overnight camping adventures.
Canoeing on Big Gull Lake:
The Big Gull Loop is an east/west canoe route that links Big Gull Lake with Kashwakamak and Crotch Lakes along the southern portion with the Mississippi River linking Kashwakamak and Crotch Lakes directly along the northern route. There are single day routes and multi-day routes which makes the Island View Retreat an ideal base camp for canoe enthusiasts looking for an outdoor adventure.
Who We Invite To Request Bookings:
This is a family owned and operated cottage. We welcome families who will treat this cottage as if it were their own. All renters will be vetted and a security deposit will be taken. 50% due upon booking. The remaining 50% is due 30 days prior to check
+ READ MORE - COLLAPSE AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 5 bedrooms : - 2 single beds - 5 double beds - 2 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | Communications | | | | General | | |
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2 x Fishing Kayaks Provided 2 x Stand Up Paddle Boards Provided Boat Rentals Available + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE LOCATIONLOCATION| Province: Ontario | | Region: Kawarthas | | City: Arden | | | Distance from ski resort: | - |
| | Nearest Body of Water: | Big Gull Lake |
| | Waterfront: Yes |
| Other Town/Lake/Area: | Northbrook |
Note: Located on Big Gull Lake, a large 20 km spring fed lake. Excellent fishing (walleye, large & small mouth bass, muskie, perch and panfish).
The lake is surrounded by 80% vacant, unspoiled, crown land. Big Gull Lake is a wilderness jewel set in Eastern Ontario in the heart of the Canadian shield with plenty of places to pull in for a shore picnic.
Family fun includes great water-skiing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, peddle boating and swimming. The rocky shoreline offers great spots for rock jumpi AVAILABILITYLast update: September 29, 2022 |
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RATES | | $450 | $650 | - | $2750 | - | - | 3 Nights | FALL - OCTOBER Oct 02, 2022 - Oct 30, 2022 | $375 | $600 | - | $2500 | - | - | 3 Nights | FALL/WINTER SHOULDER SEASON Oct 30, 2022 - Dec 18, 2022 | $375 | $600 | - | $2500 | - | - | 3 Nights | CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS Dec 18, 2022 - Jan 01, 2023 | - | - | - | $5000 | - | - | 1 Week |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 10:00 AM | | Tax Rate | 13% | | Security Deposit | $1500 (Security deposit will be refunded within 7 days of check-out) | | Booking Deposit | 50% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate |
REVIEWS | | mike |  |
| Very nice place with a beautiful view of the lake. The cottage was clean and very well kept. We were a group of 11 people and there was lots of room for everyone. Corey and Kevin were great to deal with. very responsive to any questions we had. Would stay here again
Stayed: September 2022 Submitted: Oct 04, 2022
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| | Bart | |
| This is a wonderful place to create cherished memories with your loved ones. The pictures here don't do justice to how gorgeous the cottage is in real life. The cottage was clean and tidy when we arrived and the owners were wonderful about providing all the information we needed during our stay. The cottage has a wonderful layout, there's plenty of space around the dinner table when you want everyone together but also plenty of space for people to go off and do their own thing without stepping on anyone's toes. The kitchen is fully equipped and between it and the massive Weber BBQ outside, we had everything we needed to cook some really wonderful meals during our stay. The WiFi was great and I had no issues working remotely during our stay. There's a Roku TV with Bell satellite although that was rarely used as the view of the lake was more impressive anyway. We were initially worried about the neighbouring marina but that turned out to be a value add as we were able to walk over and rent a boat for a couple of days - they even let us use their fish cleaning hut to clean the fish we caught during our stay. Speaking of which, there's plenty of fish in Big Gull Lake - during our stay we caught 3 walleye (large enough to keep and eat), several smallmouth bass, and a pike right off the dock! Overall this was one of the best cottage rental experiences we've had and we'll certainly be back. Thank you Corey and Kevin for having us!
Stayed: September 2022 Submitted: Sep 19, 2022
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| | Susan | |
| There aren't enough words to describe how perfect this cottage is. Ten people from 2-62 had the best week ever. There was something for everyone. Accommodations were perfect. Owners were excellent to work with. We will definitely return!
Stayed: August 2022 Submitted: Aug 23, 2022
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| | Kathy | |
| We had a great week recently with three generations of our family. The large sandy area and shallow water entry were a hit with our little ones. We also had fun catch-and-release fishing off the dock, using the many watercraft and swimming out to the floating platform. Kevin was quick to respond to any questions. Thanks for a memorable family holiday!
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: Aug 12, 2022
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| | Catherine | |
| We absolutely loved our stay at Island View. It was perfect for our stay as a three generation family. Everything was easily accessible and there were plenty of beds/bedrooms for everyone. The cottage is a wonderful blend of rustic and modern and exceptionally clean. The sandy beach was perfect for the smaller kids to play and swim and the older kids loved fishing off of the dock. We also utilized the canoe, paddle boards and kayaks a lot and our favourite thing to do was paddle to "Fairy Island".
Kevin and Corey were very responsive and even when the power went out on our first night after a big storm, they responded quickly to our questions at 11pm! It was also very convenient to have the Camps Bay Marina right next door for essentials and a boat rental (and ice cream cones!).
Stayed: July 2022 Submitted: Aug 22, 2022
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$375 - $650 / night $2500 - $5000 / week THE ISLAND VIEW RETREAT Member since June 2021 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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