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#Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite

Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

#Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite

Fall in LOVE with **#BREATHTAKING** SUNSETS!!
Centrally located, and SO close to the GTA, this GEM located in the Kawartha Lakes, in the hamlet of Bolsover.
The space
** Located 1 to 1.25 hours north of GTA.
** WESTERN exposure on the lake to end the day with RELAXING #Sunsets
** Welcoming, cozy cottage with an immensely entertaining deck
** Our cottage is PERFECT for families (large or small)
** We are pet-friendly too.
~~~~ KITCHEN ~~~~
A generous kitchen with everything you need to prepare that family feast or that simple grilled cheese is here
- Fridge, stove, microwave
- Blender, toaster oven
- Keurig coffee maker
- Decent supply of pots and pans
- All the cutlery needed to chow down
- Limited supply of staple items (sugar, salt, various spices, cooking oil)
~~~~ BEDROOMS ~~~~
All of the bedrooms will have closet space and/or a dresser for you to unpack to.
Where the sofa bed is located (family room) it has no closet or dresser for guest but there is more than enough room in the second bedroom to unpack.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, to keep our guests safe,
- guests to provide their own bed sheets, pillows ,comforters, linen and towels. ~~~~

Boathouse Suite ~~~~
- Located above the boathouse is the guest cabin with a beautiful view of the lake. The living room has a full-size sofa, a loveseat, and a Lazy Boy recliner.
The bedroom has a queen-size bed.
- 3 piece bathroom: sink, shower stall, toilet.
Please note that the boathouse suite is not heated.

~~~~ HUGE DECK ~~~~
- Great place to hang out all day and enjoy that ***TALL FROSTY*** summer spirit or that bottomless pitcher of ICED TEA
- Patio table and chairs with umbrella.
- BBQ
- 2 cottage chairs for reading, relaxing, sun tanning,
* Cottage chairs and bench seating close to the water's edge. PERFECT place to watch the kids play in the water or relax by the fire @ night.
* Guests will LOVE playing in #Canal Lake (fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking or swimming)
* Unlimited Wi-Fi with Amazon Prime Video & Youtube available.
* Full access to Bunkie (living space above boathouse)
* BBQ
* Outdoor Firepit
* Canoe
* Paddle Boat
* Kayaks x2
* Game Console
* Bicycles (various sizes)
* PARKING ( Laneway can accommodate up to 6 cars. )
Other things to note:
*** The lead renter must sign a Covid-19 waiver before the reservation is finalize.
*** By renting our cottage, you and your guests voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure to Covid-10 and agree not to hold the owners of this cottage for any illness or inquiry. ***
* Guests are to supply their own bed sheets, comforters, pillows, and linen.
* Life jackets are not supplied. Guests must supply own gear while using the watercrafts.
*The use of all watercraft, swimming, and swimming accessories are undertaken at your own risk. The owners of this cottage assume no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the use of any watercraft or swimming in the lake.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Lead Renter must be 30 years or older Maximum number of adults is 8 Lead renter must sign a Covid-19 waiver before reservation is finalize.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kirkfield

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is on the beach. Fenelon Falls Museum and Station Gallery of Fenelon Falls are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lindsay 500 Go Karts and Couchiching Golf and Country Club.
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Frequently asked questions

Is #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #Sunset Beginnings on the TrentSevern w/boathouse suite located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Canal Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Carden Alvar Provincial Park and Dalrymple Lake. Lake Simcoe and Balsam Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with all the amenities needed for a fantastic family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed being here, very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week!

The cottage and location was great! Thanks so much for hosting us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time staying here. Fully equipped as stated in the ad. Beautiful sunsets. Enjoyed s’mores around the fire pit. Day trip into Fenelon was great. Would highly recommend staying her. I wish the water was deeper, but otherwise no complaints.
Chillaxin
S’mores
Fun
Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The place was way better than the pictures looked online. I would reccomend they take new pics as the place is quite charming. Great for a large group of friends. Place had everything you need but we found the manual is a bit out of date.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Could use a kettle and a milk jug.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Swarup D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cottage at Kirkfield

Nice site for staying with family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very comfortable and well-equipped property! Great separate bunkie for the kids above the boathouse - they loved being separate from the adults and with their own TV and Foosball table. The canoe was large enough for 3 and the kayaks (2) were for 1 person each. It was all clean and perfectly well laid out for us. Easy communication with the property manager by text. Quiet neighbourhood and the lake was warm (quite a shallow lake). We saw beaver, squirrels, chipmunk, hawks, etc. and the sunsets were wonderful. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amit R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage with the best sunset!

Our family of five had an enjoyable long weekend at this property. The hous
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Our stay was nothing short of perfect ! We enjoyed both the interior and the exterior of the property! We will be back in future forsure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Had a great time

We went as family, the property was awesome for outside games. The water was very shallow which is good for little kids but I would have preferred deeper water for jumping in. There was only 1 bike not “ bikes “, we tried to use the washing machine once but it leaked as soon as we turned it on so if you’re packing thinking you can do laundry I’d pack as if you can’t. I’d recommend packing extra fans as the bedrooms are very hot and stuffy at night. Overall we had a great time and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family getaway

We stayed for 1 week and overall a nice stay, plenty of space and my 16 & 20 year old sons loved the bunkie. Lake is nice and sunsets were enjoyable. However the fridge would freeze anything more than 1/2 way in, the washer didn’t work, no water cooler as mentioned, no screen in the 2nd bedroom window so we couldn’t open it to let a breeze in on the cooler nights, no steak knives, no scissors, no can opener and the fridge, over, toaster oven and BBq were very dirty.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

A Beautiful Spot with lots of potential!

With a little extra TLC this place would be 5 star for the money. A deep clean, declutter, and a trip to the dollar store to replace some old used items would make a big difference. It is obviously managed by a property management company so the 'nice to-do' parts of pride of ownership were missing. But even though it is not fancy, and needs some work, it is tranquil and located in a beautiful spot with easy access to the city. The sunsets were amazing.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Canal lake cottage

Property is a very accessible water front cottage with clean shoreline and dock great for swimming and fishing . Great views of boaters accessibg the Trent-Severn water system . Large deck for cooking and eating . Kurig coffee maker was not mentioned, just "coffee maker". Two patio doors open to the deck. One door with mo screen and the second door had a screen in need of repair Loft above boathouse is great and updated.. Overall we had a great family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing getaway

What a beautiful spot!~ This is our second time coming to this cottage and we LOVE it!! The yard space is incredible of all outdoor activities! Canal Lake is stunning! The cottage is a perfect cottage to feel outdoorsy yet with the comforts of home! Well equip kitchen large tables, tons of games and the bunny is amazing! (My sisters family comes for 4 days and stays in bunny) I would highly recommend. The only thing is there says there is a water cooler but there is not (2 times we've stayed it states on handbook but is not there-just an FYI)!! Love this place :))
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
Thank you, Nichole for staying at our cottage for two consecutive years. You and your family has even ideal guests. We would love to have you and your family back again next year. A water cooler has been ordered as per your suggestion And thank you for writing such a wonderful review. Much appreciated! Property manager.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bryan P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived at the property and the description of the cottage was not at all what we saw on the listing. The dock in the photo of the listing that kind of sold us on renting this property happens to be the dock next door! It said there were four bedrooms. There were two in the cottage and one in the boathouse. One bedroom had two beds. It said the cottage was air conditioned, it was not! There was a little floor AC unit that had a hose out the window. It kept shutting off as it wasn’t able to keep up with the heat in the cottage.The bedroom above the boathouse did not have air conditioning. It had two little 10” fans and the windows were taped shut. So no air circulation at all!We told the property manager these concerns. Also the ladder at the dock was only held on by one bolt. If we had tried to use it, it would have snapped off causing injury for sure.We were told someone was coming to look at it. I asked when and they were unable to give me an answer. When my husband spoke to the property manager explaining some of these issues and how they could be a liability, he hung up on my husband! Then we received an email saying that the reservation was canceled! We were told we had to leave immediately! We were shocked!!!! We have never been treated this way before! Our age group is 69 to 77 years old!We have been labelled “Rude Travellers”
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

ANNUAL SUMMER VACATION

The final week of July is our annual getaway to a rental cottage; this year though our usual destination was not available due to COVID restrictions. This was our first VRBO experience and we were grateful that we were able to find a property for the time period we wanted and in a convenient destination. While our overall week was a good experience there were a number of items that were problematic. First, no firewood on site. We ended up buying a couple of hoop saws to cut fallen trees for firewood. The initial cleanliness upon arrival was disappointing - garbage had been left behind, the BBQ was not cleaned, the kitchen and bathroom needed cleaning (2 hours worth), and there was a lot of goose droppings on the lakeside lawn that we cleaned up. There were no instructions regarding the mandatory use of clear garbage bags and that recycling bags would not be accepted. As such garbage and recycling were not picked up resulting in us taking it back home. It wasn't till the end of the week that we found the clear bags. We had to purchase two frying pans as the on site pan is warped and as well we had to purchase proper BBQ tools. We had to replace a kayak paddle as one of the paddles snapped off when using. We had to repair the Kuering coffee machine as 2 parts were lying on the counter rendering the machine unusable until we fixed it. We hope and trust that these inconveniences can be remedied so that the next renters have a more positive experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Not the relaxing getaway we were hoping for

The cottage itself was fine. I'd say the description of the property and the amenities was fairly accurate. We had a major problem on our first night, however. It was cold when we arrived so I turned the heat on. Unfortunately after the cottage warmed the baseboard heating would not turn off, even when the thermostat was turned off. The heat continued all night long, forcing us to open windows and run the A/C all night. Even then the cottage was stuck in the mid-to-high 80's all night (not exactly comfortable). The property manager didn't provide a phone #, so I attempted to message him first thing in the am via VRBO. After several hours of no response, I disconnected the wire to the thermostat and messaged him again to let him know. Very shortly after that I received a message back threatening that he would charge me for having to send an electrician to reconnect the thermostat. He left his number, so I called him to explain the situation but he was still very threatening and accused me of "re-wiring the cottage". I was pretty upset by his tone and attitude. In addition to the cottage feeling like a sauna, the baseboard heaters were so hot I was worried one of my kids or dogs would burn themselves, or worse that maybe it could start a fire. After that incident, the rest of the stay was fine. Some of the items around the cottage could use minor repairs, like the BBQ and the A/C (which constantly dripped water during the latter part of our stay). As well, the info package provided could use updating. It said that the breaker panel was in the "basement", but it's actually behind a panel in the bathroom. If I had known that I would have attempted to find the fuse to turn off the heater that way. Hopefully some of these items were repaired before the next family stayed there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2021
Hello, In response to your review, it's unfortunate that you feel this way. 1. On our VRBO listing website, there is always a telephone number listed in case of emergency. 2. How can a 24 inch baseboard heater that is located near the front door produce so much heat that the whole house is at mid 80 degrees and felt like a sauna with all the windows open? That seems kind of stretching the truth. 3. When I spoke to you, all I said was that due to safety regulations, no one is allowed to tamper with the electrical wiring in the house, and if there is any damage done to the electrical wiring, the guest is liable for any repairs. That's when you went into a temper tantrum and I just had to hang up. Property manager.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for everything except swimming!

The property is easily accessible (hint -- your GPS will try to take you onto Antiquary Beach Road -- this won't work as there is a wooded separation between that and McKelvey Beach Road. Take the McKelvey Road exit on Portage Road -- the one south of Centennial Park Road -- instead). Only about 15 minutes away from Balsam Lake Provincial Park Beaches and great swimming. The dock is in great shape, and the paddleboat and kayaks got a lot of use. Quiet neighbours, hot water supply is good, and the barbecue is new. Appliances all work and there are washer/dryers (we did not use) in the garage. The only issue we had was that in mid-August it was the season for ants to wander around. Not many, but about five a day made it inside the back door and had to be "encouraged" to leave. Really nothing to worry about and the sundeck was fantastic. We slept seven large adults and a two year old with no problems at all -- the boathouse beds were as good as the main cabin's. Wifi was good. Good cellphone communications as well. And lots of restaurants, food stores, and antique shops withing twenty minutes or so.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage Vacation

Loved the cottage and Bunkie. Everything was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Would love to stay there again and again. The reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because of the garbage/recycling situation. Having to take your own garbage home for half the vacation stay instead of being able to leave it in the garbage box at the end of the driveway wasn't pleasant. Recycling box wasn't picked up so we had 2 bags of cans & plastic as well to come back with us. Not sure why the recycling wasn't picked up as all cans and plastic containers were rinsed and no paper products mixed in. So driving home for 4 hours with garbage at our feet (only place it would fit in the vehicle) was a little disturbing. FYI - No Landfills open on Friday near Kirkfield.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

NICOLE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot !

We had a fantastic time! Host responsive to any messages! Coming from someone who is pretty picky (moi) - We loved the location property size , dock and beautiful Canal Lake. Property was very clean! A few things tho: we had to replace coffee maker as it wasn’t working . Host offered one to be delivered but we had purchased our own ! More inside storage space such as hooks on the back of every interior door would be helpful to keep rooms tidy and things off the floor ! Landscape could be tidied up also as there were some weeds blocking our view! A screen door for the slider would be ideal to let cool Breeze in! We did not have curtains or rods for the bunkie so improvised with garbage bags for early morning sun! Water pressure in both cottage and bunkie were fantastic ! I would also bring paper plates to burn as there is no dishwasher if you are going with multiple people! We will be back! It was a fantastic holiday thank you so much!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

Our family loved our time at the cottage :) perfect location and we loved that we could bring our two dogs with us. The sunsets are absolutely stunning and the kitchen had all the amenities you could need. The dock was great and the kids enjoyed fishing off of it. The access to the canoe and kayaks were great - we even found a nice sandbar a short distance away for the kids to swim weed free. The fire pit was also a lovely feature where you can look out onto the calm lake in the evening. The boathouse is lovely to have some privacy/separation. There were some minor issues that were already mentioned in previous reviews (BBQ was not fully functional but adequate, AC unit drips inside the house, landfill is not open on thursdays and fridays, no A/C in the boat house but that was mentioned in the listing and was expected) but that did not hinder our enjoyment!! Minor things for management to iron out but overall was a great cottage and would come back :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for the family

We had a great time at the cottage, it was a perfect week with the family, some minor things that could be done/added but overall it was great!! Sure there are weeds but if you have water shoes and swim off the end of the dock its fine; we enjoyed the paddle boat; a nice campfire; and many water fights on the huge lot!! They have kayak to use as well but we did not use them. Lots of space to sleep and the boathouse was perfect for my parents as a separate space to stay in. I would definitely go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn &Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet but plenty to do with the outdoor games and watercraft

Impressed with both the indoor and outdoor cleanliness.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maite D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice and peaceful stay by the lake!

We had a very wonderful stay over a week here. With two large yards, beautiful sunsets, tons of water toys and sports toys, board games, foosball table, and a large deck with umbrellas, there were endless ways to unwind. Even on the rainy days! The kitchen is well stocked with everything except for a real coffee machine or a kettle. (Come with keurig pods if you want use the one in the kitchen.) The house is spacious and the bunky is really nice inside. That being said, there are a couple things we would have wished were done better: Communication was not clear about the house alarm and garbage. The house alarm going-off on arrival may have been an exceptional occurrence, but nonetheless preventable with better instructions. The garbage issue, as other reviews have mentioned is more complicated. It is picked up on Wednesday morning at an unspecified time, two bags max. There are special rules about how things must be packaged (only clear bags for garbage, no bags for recycling). The closest dumping site was not open when we were leaving Friday so we had to drive it down to a further one. The beds were also really soft and caused all of us pains. The waterbed is really mossy so water shoes are recommended. But it was otherwise nicely warm and calm water, perfect for all water activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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