Relax with the whole family, with friends, or as a romantic retreat. This is a peaceful place to stay. Beautiful lake views with amazing sunsets. 1 minute walk to beach and large private dock. Skate park and ATV/Snowmobile trails within 5 minutes, freplace, fire pit and fire table to entertain, fishing, BBQ, kayaks, sandy beach, laundry, baby gates, pet friendly, pack n'play, extra foldout bed, pet-friendly gradual water access, great weed-free swimming. Deck is perfect for entertaining.
The Space -Master bedroom with a king bed upstairs. -Single pullout couch outside master bedroom (separated by door) -Main floor bedroom with King bed. -Single pullout couch outside of Master bedroom (separated by door) -Main floor pull out Queen sofa bed (sheets/blankets in blue chest) -Fold out single bed (tri-fold portable bed) -High-speed Wiifi
Family Friendly; *pack’n play available *baby gates available for blocking off only (not installed, so not to code). *Board games, puzzles, outdoor games available (cornhole, badminton, horseshoes). -Full fridge (freezer on level where you enter) -extra sheets and towels/beach towels upstairs in unlocked master bedroom closet -Sandy beach and water access from large private dock within 200 ft. -2 adult kayaks and one child kayak available. -propane fire table on deck with great water views -gas bbq on deck -coffee maker (Keurig side not working). Filters provided. -Full size oven/stove -Air Fryer -plenty of pots/pans/dishes
Guest access Use of main house (double door entrance from driveway) **excludes tenant unit which is completely separate (single door from driveway) -door key lockbox for use (code given within 24 hrs of check in). -use of fire pit behind garage and fire table outside garage.
Other things to note -Locked cabinets are owners personal items. -Main floor tv works, and upstairs tv works (no remote) -long term tenant (single door) is completely separate and rarely home. -Security cameras are inoperable/disconnected on the whole premises.
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Smoking is not permitted
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Property # 20108687
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Centre Hastings
Centre Hastings is home to this cottage. O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area and Stoco Fen Provincial Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ontario Water Buffalo Company and Crowe Bridge Park.
Centre Hastings Municipal Office - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
Madoc Public Library - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Madoc Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Whytock Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
Lakeview Protestant Cemetery - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Tim Hortons - 9 min drive
Barley Pub & Eatery - 7 min drive
Hidden Goldmine Bakery - 7 min drive
Subway - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Lakehouse pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at The Lakehouse?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lakehouse on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$410, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Where is The Lakehouse located?
Situated in Centre Hastings, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Whytock Park, Lakeview Protestant Cemetery and West Highland Golf Course. O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) away.
Reviews
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Really enjoyed our 2-night stay at The Lakehouse. The cottage was very clean, and the photos accurately depicted the space. The host was responsive & helpful when needed. Was a great spot for a relaxing, quiet couple of days.
We had a lovely time at The Lakehouse! The cottage was so clean and homey, with a great deck and fire pit. Kayaks, pedal boat, paddleboard and many board games available. We spent most of our time on the dock or in the water swimming and boating. The lake was great for swimming, with warm and clear waters. Thank you Stephen and Shirley for a lovely stay :)
Had a wonderful time at the Lakehouse! Kayaking and paddleboards were great, as was just hanging out at the dock. Lots of flexible couches-to-beds and extra bedding. Everything worked great! Downstairs tenant was there for a couple days and is a heavy smoker -- but wasn't audible/smellable from inside.
The ambiance was very cottage. Owners are helpful and quick to respond. It was so close to the lake and beach available kayaks for use. Water smelled a little rusty but still clean. Lots of blankets to use and beautiful balcony. Not a clear view of the lake from the balcony but it was still very pretty.
Marie Joy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Great people very respectful very tidy followings all cottage rules.it was a pleasure having as guest .Hoping they can return sometime to enjoy the property again.
A lovely welcoming cottage! Open and airy with everything you could need for cooking and hanging out. We had a couple of rainy days but had lots of games to play and tv movies. The swimming was great and my family enjoyed kayaking on the lake. My daughter had to work remotely while we were there and the wifi was top notch for her.My only recommendation would be a better blind in the bathroom shower as at night you are a bit on display with just a sheer curtain.In terms of cleanliness it was good except the main deck had not been swept from the last guests and there were several beer caps we picked up. There was also empty soap dispensers in the bathroom and kitchen. Small stuff but important to note. Thanks Stephen, we really enjoyed your lake home!
My husband and I stayed at The Lakehouse during our summer shut down week from work. We came with my retired service dog and my active service dog, so we could all enjoy the water and get away from life's craziness. The water was great, there was a sandy area off shore that was safe for the dogs to swim in. Jumping off the dock though, there were too many weeds for the dogs to safely swim (we learned that the hard way), but would be totally fine for kids and adults to swim!We saw lots of frogs, a couple water snakes and a hundred or so tiny baby catfish at the dock (very cute). And we witnessed some beautiful fish being caught nearby on the lake. So if you're into fishing, don't forget your rod like I did! We went during the week, not on a weekend, so we had basically the entire cottage park to ourselves. Very quiet and peaceful we met a few very nice neighbors, but it was overall empty and much more private than expected!The cottage inside was very nice, lots of functional space, and it felt like home. Stephen was very easy to get a hold of throughout our stay, and very helpful There are also countless beautiful hiking trails and day-trips to be had in the area, we never didnt have something fun to do. Overall, great trip, we'd love to come back some day!
Samantha B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Absolutely, wonderful people, great communication, respect it, my property as if it was their own. I left my cottage very clean. Very tidy, absolutely no issues at all. I would recommend samantha to come back at anytime
About the host
Hosted by Stephen
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