The Perch: South-facing Elevated Waterfront Cottage

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Arden, ON

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Perched atop rugged Canadian Shield, The Perch at Kennebec Lake is a privately owned cottage that provides guests some of the best that cottage country has to offer: Big sky, tree top views, rugged landscape, swimming, fishing and boating. All this and sweeping South-facing views offering plenty of sunshine.

Located within 10-15 minutes of gas, marina, pizza and convenience and within 20-30 minutes of grocery, LCBO, Craft Beer and other amenities both east and west.

Kennebec Lake is popular with anglers with a boat launch conveniently located on the road into the cottage, just minutes off Highway 7. The 14km long lake is ideal for fishing, boating, paddling and swimming. The Kennebec area also offers hiking trails, ATV trails, motor boat rental, marine gas, and a public beach.

This cottage is ideally suited for families or family groups. Note: Up to 2 week bookings may be possible even if not shown on calendar. Please enquire.

COTTAGE FEATURES:
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Bedroom closets
- Elevated lake view
- Wifi
- Games, Puzzles, Books, Movies
- Blu-ray player
- TV with media streamer
- Propane Fireplace
- Good Cellular Service
- Pillows and blankets provided
- Sleeps 6 adults max + 1 child or youth 12 or younger for top bunk.
- Guests to provide own bed linens, and towels*

Additional services available:
- *Optional linen service available for additional fee: please ask at time of booking
- Dogs allowed. Cleaning fee applies.

OUTDOOR FEATURES:
- Elevated Cottage: Multiple sets of stairs down to waterfront (!may not be suitable for small children or those with mobility issues).
- Screened Muskoka Room for bug free relaxation!
- Large Deck at Cottage
- Fire table at waterfront
- Fire pit
- 2 Kayaks & 1 Canoe
- Deep water off Dock
- Fishing: Walleye, Large & Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Perch and more!

FIXTURES:
- Full Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker (Keurig)
- Electric Kettle
- Stove top Griddle
- BBQ
- Water Cooler
- Filtered Well Water
- Portable Air Conditioner
- 4-piece bathroom

Minimum rental period July and August: 6 nights (most weeks)
CHECK-IN: 4 p.m.
CHECK-OUT: Noon.

Motor boat rental and marine gas are available on Lake Kennebec through a third party. Guests to make own arrangements.

Errors and omissions excepted

Property manager

David & Lucy

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Visitors who are unregistered or whose numbers exceed the total allowable adults and children on the property are prohibited.

Lifejackets, properly fitted, must be provided by renter. Apologies: This is an insurance requirement.

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

This property accepts cash

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

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

About the area

Arden

Arden, ON

Restaurants

Square Boy Pizza - 12 min drive

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 July 2023

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

Peaceful quiet In the canopy above the lake

My wife and I enjoyed our two week stay at The Perch with friends and family. The facilities were modern, clean and very functional. Our hosts very specifically outlined area attractions and practical necessities. Their guide also detailed expectations for use of the cottage which made it easy to feel comfortable using the space. We had a very peaceful comfortable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra C.

16 October 2022

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

We had an incredible time at the Perch. As we had hoped, we were there on a perfect fall weekend when the leaves were vibrant and out in full form but the weather was warm enough to soak in the sun and spend most of the day outside. The cottage perfectly accommodated 5 adults and we enjoyed making a full thanksgiving feast in the well-stocked kitchen. Getting out on (and in!) the lake was definitely my favorite part of the weekend. David and family were incredibly professional and helpful. They even deck out the table for our thanksgiving feast. Thanks for sharing your cottage with us! We would absolutely love to come back sometime.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam A., South Woodslee, On

16 August 2022

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

Amazing Location

This was our second year booking at The Perch. It never disappoints us. The host David & Lucy are really focused on making your stay a great experience. From the moment I booked the communication was great. The cottage is so comfortable and homey. It has everything you would need and more. We were aware of the stairs leading to the dock and planned our day accordingly. We packed a cooler full of drinks and snacks and were all set for a phenomenal day. There is plenty to do with kayaks, paddle boat, canoe and swimming . If your not interested in water activities there are hiking trails near by and you are a short drive to Perth or Sharbot Lake. I highly recommend this cottage. We had another amazing vacation. Thanks so much David & Lucy.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

31 July 2022

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

Family getaway

We stayed at the Perch for 3 nights in July. The cottage was spotlessly clean and supplied with everything a family could need and more. The owners have thought of every detail. They provided so many little extras that made the stay very pleasurable from the welcome sign at the door, to the complimentary bottle of wine and coffee for the keurig machine, plus so many things for us to use such as games, marshmallow roasting sticks, movies, and more. The kitchen had every utensil and dish you could possibly need. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. We were made to feel by the owners that they cared for their cottage and they cared about us as their guests. We were very impressed by their management of the rental. I feel I must include a note about the trek from the cottage to the lake. I did not realize when I booked just how far away the lake and dock were from the cottage and how steep the grade was.. For me, being at the cottage is all about being at the lake for the view as well as swimming and fishing, etc but given the terrain and long hike to and from we rarely went down to the dock and there is not much of a view from the cottage. There are no chairs on the dock, although the owners have made a sitting area with Muskoka chairs and a gas fire pit closer to the shore which was lovely. However, it was not the ideal cottage for fishing, swimming or hanging out at the lake that I am accustomed to. This is in no way a reflection of the owners as it is simply the limitations imposed by the landscape, however I feel compelled to note it for those who also are looking for time at the lake. The cottage itself was lovely, and just as the pictures show. It was exceptionally well maintained and the owners were fabulous. We had a great time! On a side note, we took a day trip into Perth and that was well worth the drive. It is a gorgeous town with historic buildings and lovely shops and restaurants. Overall a great little vacation! Thank you David and Lucy!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

19 July 2022

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

Amazing!

This isn't a cottage, it's a home! As soon as you put your stuff away you'll feel like you've lived there forever, because David and Lucy have thought of everything! One of my favourite things was the ladder on the dock. I'm not a big lake kind of person, so the angled ladder with big steps was really nice for me to hang out on! As everyone has said, the stairs are a lot. But we brought a soft cooler that we would fill with drinks, and spend all day at the dock. Send the kids up when you need something! They're young and sprightly lol I absolutely loved it here, and so did my whole family. I recommend the perch 100%.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022