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Four Season Retreat! Spacious 3-bedroom cottage on Desert Lake with WiFi, AC

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A two-story house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.
A wooden deck with a black railing leading to a lake surrounded by trees.
A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a driveway leading to a dock.
A snowy landscape with a wooden fence, a shed, and a tree covered in snow.
A house with a covered porch and a snow-covered yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Desert Lake, ON
  • Place, Gould Lake Conservation Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Verona Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Frontenac Provincial Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 4 / Toy Room

1 Single Bed

Lower floor bedroom

1 King Bed

Main floor bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Ensuite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lower floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

South Frontenac

South Frontenac is home to this cottage. Portland Conservation Area and Depot Creek Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parham Fairgrounds and Loughborough Heritage Orchard.
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Desert Lake, ON

What's nearby

  • Gould Lake Conservation Area - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Verona Lake - 9 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Frontenac Provincial Park - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • McMullen Park Beach - 11 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Portland Conservation Area - 14 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Kingston, ON (XEG-Kingston Train Station) - 40 min drive
  • Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bravo Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • Papa pete's
  • ‪Muddy Waters Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Country Style - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M & M Food Market - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Season Retreat! Spacious 3-bedroom cottage on Desert Lake with WiFi, AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Four Season Retreat! Spacious 3-bedroom cottage on Desert Lake with WiFi, AC?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Four Season Retreat! Spacious 3-bedroom cottage on Desert Lake with WiFi, AC on 4 January 2027 start from NZ$948, 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 Four Season Retreat! Spacious 3-bedroom cottage on Desert Lake with WiFi, AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Four Season Retreat! Spacious 3-bedroom cottage on Desert Lake with WiFi, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Four Season Retreat! Spacious 3-bedroom cottage on Desert Lake with WiFi, AC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Four Season Retreat! Spacious 3-bedroom cottage on Desert Lake with WiFi, AC located?

Set in South Frontenac, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Verona Lake, McMullen Park Beach and Devil Lake. Portland Conservation Area and Rivendell Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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
Fabulous multi-night stay while we hiked in nearby Frontenac Park. Comfortable and impeccably clean, with added touches that made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. Space is as pictured, and communication with hosts was easy and efficient. Highly recommend staying here when in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful spot for me and my friends to enjoy a relaxing fall weekend getaway. Very tidy and organized and lovely grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice, pet friendly cottage. The waterfront was excellent and had all amenities as advertised. Host was responsive abd very kind. Loved this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hummingbird cottage is an amazing retreat on Desert Lake! Easy to find, plenty of parking, and with an incredibly responsive host, this cottage is perfectly located to explore the Frontenacs region. Martha and Ray have created the ultimate retreat, with a well stocked kitchen, BBQ and fire pit area in addition to fun lake activities like canoeing and kayaking. We were able to relax and enjoy our time with friends worry free in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. We are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very nice, loads of room for 2 couples with lots of separation. Kitchen was well equipped and the hot tub was a good size and well maintained. The hosts were very responsive to the questions and minor issues we had. There are a few stairs to the lake but this is well documented In the listing.The only downside for us was that the dehumidifier in the lower level had to be emtied multiple times a day to control the humidity during the warmer days.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and amazing hosts. They went above and beyond to make our stay great. We had a wonderful time. Everything was exactly as described in the description. Loved taking the canoe on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was so well thought out. Little stools for kids and toys, a doggie bed, all cabinets labelled. The lake is amazing, no weeds off the dock and so warm all the time. The hosts are super friendly and responsive. We saw fireflies and hummingbirds! The entire house is beautifully decorated with gorgeous original art.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very thoughtful and well appointed cottage - more like a premium hotel than cottage. The location was beautiful with privacy and pretty views over the lake. We enjoyed a hike at Frontenac Provincial Park and wished we had more time to explore more of the area. Inside and out, everything was in excellent shape and well maintained. 10 for comfort.Thanks so much Martha and Ray.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended and would definitely visit again.Clean and well maintained property with great swimming, nice dock and very picturesque views from the large balconies. Be prepared for lots of stairs to/from the water, but they’ve been recently upgraded and if you bring everything you need you’ll be all set. There’s good fishing in Desert Lake too!The hosts (Martha and Ray) were very welcoming and responsive, their homemade maple syrup is fantastic, and they clearly have love for the place. It’s nice to have the pool table in the basement to pass rainy days and the daily/weekly maintenance expectations for renters are very reasonable.Definitely worth the trip and thank you for a great week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The entire house was amazing! Playing pool with friends with a crackling fire going and finishing your evening in the hot tub was the best. The lovely personal touches, especially for our dog was so nice and welcoming. An amazing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this beautiful property! The cottage is spacious and very comfortable, the lake access is excellent and the we spent many enjoyable hours using the canoe, kayak and paddleboard. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage. Very good access to the lake. Great sporting goods available to include th3 canoe and kayak.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an incredible property. It has just about everything you could want or need. We loved the access to the lake and the various water craft available. We even swam in the water, late in September. Inside has all the right amenities and more and incredibly comfortable beds. We wish we could have stayed for longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For us, this property was spectacular. I have to say that this is by far the best waterfront rental property I have ever stayed at. The hosts were wonderfull and live close by to address any problems that might arise, although we didn't encounter any real problems. Every thing was very clean and in excellant condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check-in process was seamless and the hosts were extremely proactive and communicative The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were so comfortable that we checked to see the manufacturer of the mattresses !! The stairs down to the water were a bit of a trek (maybe not recommended for young ones or old ones) but so so worth it. The dock was an amazing place to spend the day fishing or tanning, swimming or boating Fully stocked kitchen with anything you might need! The lower level was a great space for family games and movies / tv We will definitely come to stay again !! I can’t recommend Martha and Ray’s place enough 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2025
Thank you for your positive review! We would love to have you back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What the doctor ordered

My husband and I took our adult daughters and one granddaughter for a 2-day vacation, and we were extremely pleased with our vacation. Despite it being only 2 days, we all left the place content and relaxed. The location is fantastic, and the Airbnb surpassed our expectations. Strongly recommend the place for a nice quiet family gathering with lots to do e.g., kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming.... It was a great stay and our host even let us arrive early, so we could take advantage of the water in this hot weather. Greatly appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect winter getaway. This is a spacious, thoughtfully designed cottage with huge windows and fantastic lake views set on an expansive, peaceful property. Everything about the stay felt intentional and welcoming. We will absolutely be back.Beautiful, quiet setting with easy access year-round. The sanded stairs down to the lake made winter access safe and simple. We enjoyed lovely walks across the frozen lake and explored nearby trails at Frontenac Provincial Park and Gould Conservation Area, approximately 10 and 25 minutes away, even in snowy conditions.Exceptionally well equipped with everything we needed and more. Highlights included a beautiful pool table, a great fire pit, and a hot tub overlooking the lake. A particularly nice touch was the slippers at the door leading out to the hot tub. The wood-burning stove was fully prepared with matches, newspaper, kindling, logs, and even an axe right there, a small detail that made a big difference.Immaculately clean. The house felt fresh and well cared for throughout. The interior was filled with healthy, thriving plants that honestly looked fake at first, especially impressive for January.The owners clearly care about making each stay special. From the preparation of the firewood to the overall comfort and presentation of the home, everything reflected pride of ownership and genuine hospitality.Absolutely. A standout cottage experience, and especially magical in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I spent Labour Day weekend there with my sisters and niece. There was enough beds for all and enough space for gathering or being on your own. The kitchen is well stocked and the cupboards were labelled, making life that much easier. The kitchen functioned well. It was also a great place to gather and talk as the cook was making dinner. We had an excellent stay and I would highly recommend Martha and this cottage to anyone that wants a place to stay by a lake and experience hummingbirds, bald eagles and osprey.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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