SunSets and Campfires, Great Family Getaway!!

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Magnetawan, ON

Magnetewan Heritage Center7 min drive
Screaming Heads35 min drive
Mikisew Provincial Park45 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main Floor King

1 King Bed

Main Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level King Suite

1 King Bed

Upper level - Twins

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

From our family to yours we offer a rustic cottage with a full kitchen, spacious living room and 4 bedrooms. The expansive deck is newly renovated with a new post and beam covered area. The waterfront has a beautiful sandy beach for the children with a gentle sandy bottom drop off, and recently upgraded floating docks. Whalley lake is big enough for a motor boat, but not too big that you will get lost. Wonderful Western exposure makes for the best sunsets visible from either the deck or the dock. A great family cottage and a true Northern Gem!!

Property manager

Greg Young

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Respectful noise level after 11 pm and before 9 am

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Note from host: Respectful noise level after 11 pm and before 9 am

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Magnetawan

Located in Magnetawan, this cottage is on the beach. Magnetewan Heritage Center and Screaming Heads are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Ridge Golf Club and Stewart Coughlin Riding Ranch. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Magnetawan, ON

What's nearby

Magnetewan Heritage Center - 7 min drive
Screaming Heads - 35 min drive
Ridge at Manitou - 45 min drive
Mikisew Provincial Park - 45 min drive
Arrowhead Provincial Park - 54 min drive

Restaurants

The Swiss Country House - 11 min drive
Magnetawan Snack Bar - 7 min drive
Tanner's Inn and Dining - 7 min drive
Quiet Bay Restaurant - 8 min drive
Schmeler House Hotel - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SunSets and Campfires, Great Family Getaway!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SunSets and Campfires, Great Family Getaway!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SunSets and Campfires, Great Family Getaway!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SunSets and Campfires, Great Family Getaway!! located?

This Magnetawan cottage is on the beach, 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Magnetewan Heritage Center, and within 20 mi (32 km) of The Ridge Golf Club and Fairholme Lake. Screaming Heads and Charles W Stockey Centre are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

20 August 2023

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

Family Fun

All was as advertised. Beds are comfortable and the entire family slept well. Dark Night sky’s enabled amazing view of stars and Milky Way. The young children enjoyed the beach and shallow, clean sandy entry. Water is deep enough for adult swimming off end of dock. The lake has areas of undeveloped shore to invite exploration and good fishing spots. The dock is big enough for all to lounge and the shaded seating was a hit. Local hummingbirds provided lots of entertainment. The town is close providing good food and friendly service. Enjoyed the area’s local trails and the Screaming Heads impressive sculptures and gardens. Don’t hesitate to book this Cottage for Sunsets and Campfires.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

12 August 2023

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

Excellent week

We enjoyed a great week with our family and another. This property is very nice and well maintained. Greg was responsive and resolved a minor issue quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike T., Mount Albert

9 August 2023

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

Great property

Everything was as advertised. It was a beautiful property and kept well maintained. Lots of options for outdoor seating - near the water, up at the cottage, in the sun, in the shade, etc. The water was excellent with a great temperature. Sandy bottom and no weeds - walk-in or jump from the end of the dock. Some grassy areas for games too. There was lots of room inside even with 8 of us, and the bedrooms were a generous size too. The hosts provided us with all of the necessary info at the right time to receive it. Great experience all around.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

30 July 2023

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

Perfect vacation

This cottage is exactly as advertised. Clean, beautiful property, enough space for a large family and all the fun stuff you need to make your stay a memorable one (movies, board games, canoe, kayaks etc.) Communication with the owners was quick and they seemed like really nice people who want renters to enjoy their cottage as much as they do. The cottage has a sandy beach and very shallow water (great for kids). You can jump off the dock (no seaweed/ rocks) but if you are tall be sure to tuck your legs so you don’t hit the bottom. Very quiet lake with few boats and no waves. Limited ‘things to do’ away from the cottage - very small town with a LCBO, small grocery store and a couple restaurants. That did not bother us because we chose to stay by the water every day. Highly recommend this place if you want a true cottage experience with all the amenities you need to make it a fun stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

26 July 2023

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

Family Time

This was our first time at Sunsets and Campfires. It is truly a great family getaway. There was 9 of us from age 2 to 18, 20, 25 and up. The pictures on the site do not do this cozy cottage justice. It is so nice. There are great modern updates but the owners were still able to keep it quaint and unique. The sandy entrance was great for all but our 2year old granddaughter loved it. We did canoeing, kayaking, boating, peddle boating and explored the lake. We were able to fish from the dock and caught various fish. Our week was not long enough, family time is the best time and this cottage easily accommodated all our needs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg Young

Amanda and Greg purchased this beautiful cottage in the spring of 2018. We have invested a lot of time and energy into making this vacation property a memorable one. We have both lived in the area for our entire lives and now have 2 teenage daughters whom also adore this spot.

Why they chose this property

Whalley Lake is located at the intersection of Hwy 124 and 520. 2 hours north of Toronto up the 400 to Parry Sound and across the 124.
Full sun all day long and the Westerly exposure makes for the most beautiful sunsets.
Close to the town of Magnetewan with amenities such as LCBO and the general store for all those things you forgot. Every Saturday there is a wonderful local farmers market for all your fresh fruits and veggies among many other things.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful sandy beach and dock for boats and fishing. Fantastic campfire pit with plenty of seating. Flat level grassy lawn for sports and beach volley ball.

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