 Large Dock with Canoe - 1/21  Bathroom - Shower - 11/21  Back steps - 50 steps from parking to cottage - 12/21  Fireplace / Wood stove - 13/21  Front Deck with views overlooking Eels lake - 14/21  Front entrance with natural light - 17/21  Living Room with pull out couch - 18/21  Chairs on the dock - 19/21 $275 - $325 / night | CONTACT OWNER |
DESCRIPTIONGENERAL DESCRIPTION  | Sleeps 6 |
 | 2 Bedrooms |
 | 1 Bathroom |
 | Pets allowed
with
restrictions |
 | Smoking
not allowed |
 | Fireplace |
 | Waterfront |
Welcome to our NEWLY RENOVATED, quaint, quiet, boutique retreat on beautiful Eel's Lake. Relax and soak up the sun by day, and listen to the call of the loons to lull you off to a restful sleep at night. Put your worries to rest as there are no eels in the Lake. It is named after Eel Cow an Ojibwe Cheiftan who claimed the land as his family's hunting and fishing territory Location: Eel's Lake is a large, clean, spring-fed Lake. It is a landlocked Trent-Severn reservoir lake of approximately 946 hectares with a maximum depth of 30 meters surrounded by approximately 40% Crown Land. It has over 50 Kilometers of shoreline and is a mere 2 hours North of the GTA. It resides within both the Kawartha Lakes and Highlands East region. The cottage is less than a 5 minute drive from Highway 28 in the Township of Highlands East which is the Geocaching Capital of Canada. Apsley is 15 minutes south with a grocery store; LCBO/ Beer Store; Pharmacy; Walk in Clinic; several gift and clothing shops; and golfing at Marvel Rapids. Bancroft is approximately 20 minutes North with 2 large grocery stores (Foodland & No Frills); M&M Meat Shop; LCBO; Beer Store; Hospital; Shoppers Drug Mart; family and fast food restaurants (McDonalds, Subway, Pizza Pizza, Dixie Lee, 2 Tim Horton's); Canadian Tire; many unique gift and clothing shops; as well as 2 golf courses. A must stop is the Kawartha Dairy on the way to or from the cottage. Bancroft is the Mineral Capital of Canada.
Cottage Interior:
- Recently (2021/22/23) renovated open concept 3 Season cottage with all amenities.
- Fully stocked kitchen with fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, kettle, crock pot, pots & pans, dishes, glasses, stemware, cutlery, EVOO & Balsamic, salt & pepper & some spices. Inquire about specific items. Water is NOT potable/drinking water. A water jug is provided and filled with clean well water to get you started.
- Dining table with seating for 6 people
- Living room has Flat screen T.V., DVD Player, Bluetooth speaker, comfortable seating for 6 people, ceiling fan, selection of board games and books.
- Vaulted ceilings.
- No WIFI, cable TV or satellite, however, strong reliable cell service for the entire property - sufficient to create a Hot Spot.
- 2 bedrooms with new queen beds, nightstands & ceiling fans
- Queen pop-up couch in Living Room
- Bed linens (3 beds), pillows (6), towels.
- Heritage Petite Wood Stove with glass and brass door for chilly nights (Dried wood provided during the Fall and early Spring only).
- Full 3-piece bath with large shower, toilet and single vanity (Blow dryer and some toiletries supplied).
Cottage Exterior:
- Outdoor Gas BBQ with filled tank and utensils
- Outdoor furniture (Adirondack chairs, loungers, table and chairs)
- Antique Beer Fridge on side covered porch.
- Outdoor Firepit (Wood supplied). Currently night burning ONLY (after 7:00 PM) in Highlands East.
- Large deck at the front of the cottage overlooking the lake. Side covered deck with antique / retro beer fridge for rainy days.
- ¾ Acre lot with parking for several cars, large beautiful Canadian Shield rock face with 50 steps down to a rugged, gentle sloping lot to the cottage. Further rugged, gentle slope from the cottage to the dock / water.
- Outhouse for private reading time.
- ATV / Ski-Doo trails directly off the cottage road
- Quiet Bay, calm waters - perfect for canoeing (1 provided), Row-boat (1 provided), Kayaking (1 provided), Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (you provide). Clean, clear, weed and zebra mussel free water with deep entrance off private large floating dock attached to shore by a ramp.
- Beautiful Western exposure to enjoy late morning sun, continuing all afternoon, followed by beautiful evening sunsets with over 100 ft. of Lake Frontage.
- Eel's Lake offers pristine waters and picturesque boating. The landscape is one of pine-covered shores, rugged windswept islands, pink granite outcroppings, and driftwood bays.
- For the angler there is excellent fishing for Large & Small Mouth Bass in the shallow bays. It is deep enough in places for Trout and Pickerel (Walleye), Lake Trout, and Perch. Kiddies can catch many Rock Bass directly off the dock.
- For the naturalist, there are hundreds of hectares of crown land, forests and uninhabited lakes. All of the backcountry surrounding this lake is crown land.
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AMENITIES AND EQUIPMENT | | Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms : - 2 Queen beds - 1 Sofa bed | | | Kitchen | | | | General | | | | Entertainment | | | | Outdoors Features | | |
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Local Attractions: Silent Lake Provincial Park (15 KM) The Gut Conservation Area (45 KM) - walking trails, Crowe River Gorge Eagles Nest Park and Lookout - Bancroft (45 KM) Petroglyphs Provincial Park (60 KM) - features indigenous rock carvings. + VIEW MORE - COLLAPSE LOCATIONLOCATION| Province: Ontario | | Region: Kawarthas | | City: Apsley | | | Distance from ski resort: | - |
| | Nearest Body of Water: | Eels Lake |
| | Waterfront: Yes |
| Other Town/Lake/Area: | Apsley / Bancroft |
Note: Highway 28 - Approximately 2 hours from Toronto. 15 minutes North of Apsley, 20 minutes South of Bancroft AVAILABILITYLast update: November 11, 2024 |
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RATES | | - | - | - | $1925 | $7500 | - | 1 Week | OFF SEASON Oct 20, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 | $275 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 Nights | 2025 - NEW OFF SEASON RATE Jan 01, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025 | - | - | $325 | $2275 | - | - | 3 Nights | 2025 - BASE RATE May 01, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 | - | - | - | $2075 | - | - | 1 Week | 2025 - NEW LATE OFF-SEASON RATE Oct 20, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | $325 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 Nights |
Rates are in Canadian dollars ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | Check-in after | 04:00 PM | | Check-out before | 11:00 AM | | Booking Deposit | 25% due at time of booking (The balance is due 30 days before arrival) | | Accepted Payments | Interac e-Transfer | | Cancellation Policy | Moderate | | Cottage Rules | View | | Fees |
NOTES Weekly - Sunday to Sunday rental only during peak Summer Season. Minimum 3 night stay during off-peak season. REVIEWS | | Charlyn |  |
| This cottage is a perfect cottage! We spent so much time on the large dock on a beautiful quiet lake!!!! The cottage is so nicely decorated and has everything you need to just relax and unwind!! The owners were amazing to deal with. We will definitely be back! I highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed: August 2024 Submitted: Nov 04, 2024
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Owner response: Thanks so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to host you, Mike and the family! | |
| | Sharlene | |
| This cottage is just perfect! The dock is huge and gets lots of sun, while the treed property provides beautiful shadier spots for when you need a break from the heat. The property is quintessential cottage, with lots of neat areas for the kids to explore, and a beautiful tree with the perfect branch to enjoy a book on overlooking the water. The cottage is nice and close to the dock, so it's not a problem when you want to run in for a drink (or when you forget to bring something down with you!). It's in a sheltered bay so that even when it's windier on the main lake it's nice and calm at the dock, with minimal boat traffic for tranquility. The water was clear and warm, and the big dock perfect for sunning or playing games. The fire pit is well done and firewood was available, saving the hassle of bringing it. Our kids loved exploring the property and finding and building fairy homes!
The cottage itself is beautiful, clean, and decorated beautifully, yet still feels like a 'cottage'. It's just the size a small family needs & has all the supplies you need. The table has a beautiful view of the lake and is the perfect family game spot on a rainy day. It's great to have the dishwasher so more time spent relaxing, and the bathroom is a good size for a cottage and nice & clean. Having the second beverage fridge was helpful too.
We loved exploring the lake in the canoe, and it's close to the public dock if you bring your own boat.
You'll have a great vacation here!
Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: Nov 09, 2024
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Owner response: Sharlene, Thanks so much for taking the time to write a lovely review. We LOVE the fairy homes that the girls made and have kept them for others to enjoy as well. We hope that we can have the privilege of hosting your beautiful family again! Much appreciated! Cheryl & Jim | |
| | Stephanie | |
| We had a wonderful time at Cheryl and Jim's beautiful cottage! It is located in a quiet bay on Eel's Lake and the huge dock was fabulous to sit on throughout the day and in the evening to watch the sunsets. We enjoyed using the canoe to paddle in the area, and it was so serene. The cottage itself was very clean, newly renovated and had everything we needed.
Thanks Cheryl and Jim! Your cottage is a real gem and we highly recommend it to anyone wishing to rent an idyllic vacation spot.
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Aug 21, 2023
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Owner response: Thanks so much Stephanie! So nice to have you back on the lake! | |
| | Tracy | |
| A beautiful little cottage on a gorgeous lake. Everything is newly finished but they did a great job of keeping the character of the old cottage. Huge dock gets afternoon sun so you can play or relax on the water all afternoon. The owners were fabulous...hand-delivered a corkscrew for us in our time of need! Would definitely stay here again!
There are stairs from the parking to the cottage (for those with mobility issues).
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: Aug 09, 2023
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Owner response: Thanks so much Tracy! It was a pleasure hosting and meeting you, your husband and friends. The corkscrew was a fair trade for the shooters! Thanks! Hope to see you again next year. | |
| | Jennifer | |
| Stonehill was the perfect getaway for us. The cottage is newly renovated and immaculate. The onwers clearly put a lot of thought into make sure guests are comfortable and feel at home.
As noted in the ad, there are stairs from the parking area to the cottage but once you've done those, there is no looking back. Access from the cottage to the lake is easy. We were very fortunate and had beautiful weather during our stay and spent the majority of our time on the MASSIVE dock (which is in full sun from about 1 p.m. until sunset). Speaking of sunsets, they're pretty stunning from this location and basically set right in front of you.
Kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need for meals, bathroom is beautiful, and the beds are comfortable. The kitchen table (both inside and out) offer plenty of space to enjoy meals or a games.
The owners Jim and Cheryl were absolutely LOVELY and took great care of us, making sure we had extra flashlights during a brief power outage (happens in cottage country).
The lake, well it's beautiful. We highly recommend taking some time to paddle around, it's relatively calm and easy to navigate. If you are someone who enjoys walking, the walk from the cottage to the boat launch/ main road is about 6km. It's a good one but bring bug spray! We had the chance to see two adorable fawns and the Mom.
It's a beautiful spot and we will absolutely be back next year - we're already looking forward to it.
Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: Aug 10, 2023
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Owner response: Thanks so much for your kind words Jennifer! You, Darryl, and Lucy are welcome back any time! Looking forward to having you! Thanks again! Cheryl & Jim | |
$275 - $325 / night $325 / weekend $1925 - $2275 / week $7500 / month CHERYL & JIM Member since July 2023 Speaks: English Response Rate: 100% |
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