Private Waterfront Cottage, Rivermist Retreat

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A sunroom with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a striped sofa, a glass coffee table, and a telescope.
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, white cabinets, a microwave, and a large sliding glass door leading to a dining area.
A stainless steel refrigerator in a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a wooden floor.
A flat-screen TV mounted on a wall above a fireplace, with a wooden shelf below.
A small, single-story cabin with a porch and a separate shed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Balsam Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Kawartha Lakes, ON
  • Place, Balsam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shadow Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ward Memorial Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Muskoka, ON (YQA)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Norland

Located in Kawartha Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. Monck's Landing Golf Course and Highlands Cinemas are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Indian Point Provincial Park and Balsam Lake Provincial Park. Kinmount Railway Station and Museum and Kinmount Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Kawartha Lakes, ON

What's nearby

  • Balsam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shadow Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ward Memorial Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fenelon Falls - 28 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Casino Rama - 53 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

  • Muskoka, ON (YQA) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Summerkiss Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coby Fish and Chips - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Waterfront Cottage, Rivermist Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Waterfront Cottage, Rivermist Retreat?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Waterfront Cottage, Rivermist Retreat on 6 April 2027 start from NZ$1,184, 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.

How much is parking at Private Waterfront Cottage, Rivermist Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Waterfront Cottage, Rivermist Retreat?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Waterfront Cottage, Rivermist Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Private Waterfront Cottage, Rivermist Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Balsam Lake and Shadow Lake. Ward Memorial Park and Monck's Landing Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jonny was an amazing host and the cottage was wonderful. It had everything we could ask for with so many games, and water sport activities. We especially loved the grill and the beds were super comfortable. We would come definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. That's all that needs to be said. We will definitely be booking for next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent overall! A variety of different areas within the property to socialize (campfire, dock, upper deck, inside). Great facilities to cook and enjoy great food with friends. They thought of everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

Great host and a beautiful place to stay. We highly recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The family had a great time at this beautiful cottage. Host has thought of everything. Check in and check out was so easy and the cottage was so clean and kitchen fully stocked. We loved the dock and swimming in the river was amazing. We will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean, and well equiped. Beds were comfortable and boardgames abundant. River was great for swimming and kayaking. Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Firepolit was great for campfires and roasting marshmallows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the first interaction, Jonny was quick to respond and clear instructions for arriving and departure of the property. The cottage had every amenity we could need and was perfect for our family Christmas (2 adults,4 children) We are already talking of returning in summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall retreat!

This cottage had everything we needed for our stay! The river was quite peaceful, we were there in the fall so probably not as busy as in the summer. The cottage was the perfect size for our group with everything being new and updated. Great stay, we hope to be able to enjoy it again!😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and calm <3

The cottage was absolutely beautiful! We had such a great time. It’s located right on the water and Johnny provides everything you may need to enjoy your time. I will be sure to visit again. Thank you so much for having us, Johnny!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet location on a beautiful river, this location is perfect for whatever you’re looking for. My group spent time enjoying the canoe and kayaks, and even set up our own croquet set in their large yard. I highly recommend a weekend here. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Will return again

Well stocked and clean cottage very close to the lake. Comfortable beds and many gathering spaces. Incredible amenities with trampolines, kayak, floating devices. Great for groups and sleeps lots of people. Be prepared to see your neighbors, and for such a well stocked cottage there could be bath towels. Thank you for being a wonderful host and we hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

We had an amazing stay at Jhonny’s Rivermist Retreat. It is clearly observed that Jhonny had put a lot of thoughts and efforts in to the place. All the watercraft’s available are great to enjoy, the river behind is beautiful and bliss for swimmers. Kitchen is fully stocked as mentioned in listing. We would be definitely coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous time here! Checking in, this was the cleanest vacation rental I've ever seen. The place is just like the pictures (if not better). Within an hour, my kids were asking if we can come every year. We used the watercraft (mostly canoe and kayaks), lawn games, and the board games. Plenty to do, nobody was bored, and also plenty of different spaces to hang out in case someone wanted to be alone. The river is perfect for swimming. No weeds, clear water and you can even swim upriver with floaties and then drift down it. Johnny was communicative, available, and responsive. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Relaxation Location

Beautiful location along the river, quiet and private. Close to stores for supplies. Kitchen fully stocked will everything you need to cook a variety of foods but the great BBQ and Blackstone are where the cooking's really at. Lovely inside the cottage, beds are super comfy. When it rained there was tons of games to chose from, good wifi and a great TV with steaming services. Outside is the best place of all, the deck, the dock, the fire pit. So many places to just relax. The water was wonderful to swim in and paddle boarding was attempted. The host is only a text/call away and happy to answer my questions. We had a fantastic long weekend despite the on and off rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rivermist Retreat

My family and I would like to thank Johnny for sharing his piece of paradise, Rivermist Retreat. The cottage is fully updated, clean and had everything we needed for a week of quality family time. Johnny's attention to the needs of his guest was evident from the moment we stepped onto the property. There was fun for all ages with outdoor and indoor activities and games. The river was beautiful and wasn't too hard to paddle or peddle around. The water was very calm while we were there in August. We did spent most of our time on the dock and in the water. I would definitely recommend this cottage and Johnny as a host. Thank you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year time here and it was just as good as we remembered it! Even though we had lousy weather for the first few days, there was plenty to do. The kids loved it, we loved it, and we're definitely coming back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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